Aaron Katrikh, a student from Hollywood Hills attending Johns Hopkins University’s Krieger School of Arts & Science earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester.

“Being on the dean’s list is an honor at any school,” the letter read. “This is of special note at Johns Hopkins because course work here is so challenging. For your son to excel in such a demanding environment is a testament to his intelligence, self-discipline and willingness to work very hard.”

Beverly Wendland from the office of the dean signed the letter.

Johns Hopkins University is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland.