Outstanding Community College Students Named To All-Virginia Academic Team
The best and brightest students throughout Virginia’s Community Colleges were honored April 22, 2009 by Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, Glenn DuBois, the chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges and the colleges’ presidents at a luncheon at the new Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Richmond.
"Your achievement is a tremendous accomplishment,” Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling told the students. “You are preparing yourselves for a lifetime of work and success, and I salute you.”
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| The PTK All-Virginia Team members from Southside Virginia Community College were among the students honored with a luncheon in Richmond on April 22, 2009. The three students named to the team received medals and certificates at the luncheon. Shown attending are (Left to Right) Dr. John J. Cavan, SVCC President, Sandra Thompson, Middle College Coordinator for the SVCC Daniel Campus, Carrie Rogers-Cotrane, All-Virginia Team, Shameka Wyche, All-Virginia Team, Jena Hayes, All-Virginia Team, Lillie Mumford, PTK Advisor, and Dr. Stanley Johnson, PTK Advisor. |
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“My parents were determined that I was going to get a good education,” continued Bolling, as he shared he was the first in his family to attend and graduate from college. “And the time I put into it was the best strategic investment I could have ever made. You are learning that lesson too and I commend you for it."
“It’s important to point out that while these students earn impressive grades, it takes more than just grades to warrant this recognition,” said Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges. “It takes community involvement and leadership. That’s the excellence these students show. They personify the community college mission of building stronger individuals and stronger communities.”
The top 10 students earn special recognition as the “First Virginia Team,” representing the best and the brightest of community college students.
Along with the 10 students honored as the First Virginia Team, 45 additional students were recognized for their achievement and have earned membership in the All-Virginia Academic Team of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges symbolizing excellence in higher education and a commitment to students.
Southside Virginia Community College students included in this group are Jena Hayes of South Hill, Carrie Rogers-Cotrane of Drakes Branch and Shameka Wyche of Emporia.
Hayes is a General Studies major with a specialization in Administration of Justice. She plans to transfer to Longwood University to study pre-law.
Rogers-Cotrane is a General Studies major . She plans to transfer to the University of Virginia where she will major in nursing.
Wyche is a Human Services major. She is transferring to Bluefield College where she will major in Behavioral Science. In the future, she hopes to reach out to at-risk youth in the community. She was also a 2009 Coca Cola National Finalist receiving a $1,000 award for this honor.
Each member of the All-Virginia Academic Team received Phi Theta Kappa medallions and certificates at the luncheon. The students on the First Virginia Team also received a $500 scholarship from their college foundation.
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