Nineteen Glen Oaks Community College students earned honors and awards as part of the 55th Annual Student Achievement Awards program.
Reid Leaverton, professor of agriculture, served as the master of ceremonies for the event in which faculty nominated students who earned high grades, worked hard, took on difficult assignments, attended classes, asked questions, and took an active role in class.
“All students shared a desire to excel in their coursework,” said Dr. Adam Cloutier, VP of academics, “and many of these students are tasked with juggling classes with busy family schedules and full-time work.”
The following students received Awards of Excellence in courses as nominated by their professors:
Laura Clark – Agricultural Technology, nominated by Professor Reid Leaverton
Donald Johnson – Agricultural Technology, nominated by Professor Reid Leaverton
Tyler Griggs – Accounting, nominated by Business Professor Dr. Lester Keith
Kendon Williams – Economics, nominated by Business Professor Dr. Lester Keith
Mark Gearhart – Business, nominated by Professor Cheryl Schmitt
Catalino Cervantes – Business, nominated by Professor Cheryl Schmitt
Kacie Scott – Communications, nominated by Professor Michelle McNamara
Adam Schwartz – Communications, nominated by Professor Michelle McNamara
Jacob Hayward – Information Technology, nominated by Professor Kevin Conner
Markus Lund – Information Technology, nominated by Professor Kevin Conner
Kodey Dovey – English, nominated by Professor Steve Ryno
Catolino Cervantes – English, nominated by Professor Steve Ryno
Lee Carnes – History, nominated by Instructor Steven Watson
Collin Schrock – History, nominated by Instructor Steven Watson
Sam Fittro – Nursing, nominated by Instructor Melissa Blair
Olivia Naas – Nursing, nominated by Instructor Melissa Blair
The following Business Department Award recognizes students who display high academic standards, excellence in the classroom, and who express a desire to work in the business world (or are presently working in business). They were nominated by Business Professor Dr. Lester Keith.
- Joshua Cook – Business Department Award
- Julia Cook – Business Department Award
In addition, two students were recipients of Student Service Awards
Andrew Littlefield – Agricultural Club – Nominated by Professor Reid Leaverton
Abigaile Youmans – Student Ambassador – Nominated by Sarah Kohler, Director of Admissions