Cole Ployd of Landisville was named to the dean's honor list at Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio, for the fall 2023 semester. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or greater for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Cole is a freshman majoring in biology.

Cole graduated from Dayspring Christian Academy in June 2023 as valedictorian. He is the son of Chris and Jeanne Ployd.