BIRMINGHAM – A Northwest Shoals student highlighted more than a dozen North Alabama students recognized by the Alabama Community College System at the 30th annual All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program.
Analise Arrington from Northwest Shoals Community College received the New Century Workforce Pathway Scholarship of $1,250 and was among the students who earned scholarship awards totaling $61,250.
“Today’s accolades demonstrate the dedication and hard work of our students, signifying the high standards of excellence upheld by the ACCS,” said Jimmy H. Baker, chancellor of the ACCS. “I am proud of both the faculty and students, whose tremendous efforts make these achievements and this event possible.”
Each student earned a $1,000 scholarship from the Paths for Success Foundation to be used at any public or private college of their choice. Additionally, two students were named Gold Scholars, three as Silver Scholars, and three as Bronze Scholars by the Coca-Cola Academic Team.
Additionally, Calhoun Community College’s Sigma Lambda chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society was recognized among the top five internationally and was awarded the prestigious title of Most Distinguished Chapter, the highest ranking achievable.
The North Alabama community college members of the All-Alabama Academic Team are:
- Calhoun Community College: Joseph Romero and Aiyana Seay
- Drake State Community and Technical College: Amanda Coots and Tricia Engels
- Gadsden State Community College: Collins Davis and Chase Lopas
- Northeast Alabama Community College: Stephanie Diaz Rocha and Sawyer Morgan
- Northwest Shoals Community College: Analise Arrington and Eli Hall
- Snead State Community College: Audrey Beasley and Sarah McCullars
- Wallace State Community College-Hanceville: Lizbeth Reyna Delgado and Kimberly Wilt
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