State’s Brightest College Students Honored as Part of “Florida College System Month”
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State’s Brightest College Students Honored as Part of “Florida College System Month”
Tallahassee, April 1, 2015 – The Florida College System is pleased to announce the 2015 All-Florida Academic First and Second Teams and scholars. These students will be recognized at an awards ceremony on April 9 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee.
Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed April as “Florida College System Month” in honor of the great work being done at the state’s 28 colleges to prepare students for both professional and personal success.
“I’m pleased to recognize this group of outstanding scholars for excelling in their studies while providing leadership and service to their schools and communities,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Our colleges have done an excellent job preparing these students for success now and in the future. I’m confident these are among the next generation of leaders in the Sunshine State.”
The All-Florida Academic Team recognizes outstanding students for their academic achievement, leadership and service to their communities. Students are nominated by their respective colleges to the All-USA Community College Academic Team competition sponsored by USA Today and the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. In addition, PTK also distinguishes the top 30 students of each class by selecting them to the All-Florida First Team based on ratings in competition throughout the state.
For a complete listing of the All-Florida Academic Team, please click here.
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation distinguishes one student from each state who possesses the highest application score in his or her class and awards the student with a scholarship as a New Century Scholar. The 2015 New Century Scholar representing Florida is Zeinab Noureddine from Miami Dade College. Zeinab will speak on behalf of her fellow college students at the April 9 ceremony.
In addition to the All-Florida Academic Team, nine students from the Florida College System have been selected to the 2015 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation annually awards scholarships to recognize high-achieving college students who demonstrate academic excellence combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom.
Coca-Cola Silver Scholars
Carylanne Joubert - Polk State College
Katelynne Leman - South Florida State College
Stuart Robinson - Florida Gateway College
Coca-Cola Bronze Scholars
Joy Derrick - South Florida State College
Erik Durneika - St. Petersburg College
Sara Knollinger - Santa Fe College
Sharon Leach - Broward College
Brigitte Madan - Miami Dade College
Betsy Trujillo - Miami Dade College
For more information, visit All-Florida Academic Team.
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