MONTGOMERY– Forty-six of the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) top scholars across the state are announced today as the 2019 All-Alabama Academic team.
Two students from each of Alabama’s community colleges were selected by members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for their demonstration of academic excellence and intellectual rigor, leadership and service, and for their commitment to extending their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. Their prestigious honor will be celebrated by Alabama Community College System Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker, State Representative Pebblin Warren (D-Tuskegee), Prattville Mayor Bill Gilespie, college presidents, and faculty and staff during the All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program at the Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center on Good Friday, April 19.
Members of the 2019 team were awarded more than $64,000 total in scholarships. Additional scholarships for All-Alabama Academic Team members are also awarded when they transfer to some of Alabama’s public and private four-year colleges is also provided.
“The individuals selected for the All-Alabama Academic Team represent our state’s best and brightest students, and are a testament to the rewards of taking full advantage of the community college experience,” Chancellor Baker stated.
“I’m truly optimistic for our state’s future with students like these at the helm.”
The All-Alabama Academic Team recognition program was founded in 1995 to complement the All-USA Academic Team Program that is sponsored by USA Today, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and the American Association of Community Colleges.
While eligible students from across the entire student body may apply for selection to the All-USA and All-Alabama Academic Team, all students submit applications to their local community college’s Phi Theta Kappa nominator. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours in the semester.
After each nominator reviews the applications and submits nominations for consideration for the All-USA Academic Team, applications are scored and two individuals from each Alabama community college are selected for the All-Alabama Academic Team.
This year, Coastal Alabama Community College student Javen Renner and Bevill State Community College Student David Robinson were also selected as New Century Transfer Pathway Scholars, an honor reserved for students with the highest application score in each state.
Nominated students can also qualify for the national Coca-Cola Academic Team. Students chosen for this honor are categorized as Gold, Silver or Bronze Scholars.
Eight Alabama students were recognized as Coca-Cola Scholars: three Gold, one Silver, and four Bronze. Each of these honors are indicated below.
2019 All-Alabama Academic Team
Storilee Brown
Bevill State Community College
GPA: 4.0
Hometown: Cordova
Jacob Lake
Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar
Coastal Alabama Community College
GPA: 3.6
Hometown: Fairhope
Kai Spear
Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar
Bevill State CommunityCollege
GPA: 3.9
Hometown: Fayette
Brendon McDonald
Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar
Coastal Alabama Community College
GPA: 3.936
Hometown: Fountain
Brandon Davis
Bishop State Community College
GPA: 3.63
Hometown: Mobile
Deborah Holt
Drake State Community College
GPA: 3.91
Hometown: Danville, VA
Marquel Gilbert
Bishop State Community College
GPA: 3.72
Hometown: Mobile
Latisha Owens
Drake State Community College
GPA: 3.47
Hometown: Huntsville
Gregory Lucero
Calhoun Community College
GPA: 3.9
Hometown: Huntsville
James Eldreth
Enterprise State Community College
GPA: 3.9
Hometown: Catonsville, MD
Chloe McAlpin
Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar
Calhoun Community College
GPA: 3.855
Hometown: Huntsville
Julie Fleming
Enterprise State Community College
GPA: 4.0
Hometown: Enterprise
Jasmine Foster
Central Alabama Community College
GPA: 3.7
Hometown: Sylacauga
Nadia Katbi
Gadsden State Community College
GPA: 3.81
Hometown: Gadsden
Andrew Hornsby
Central Alabama Community College
GPA: 3.8
Hometown: Tallassee
Mariela Rios Balboa
Gadsden State Community College
GPA: 3.67
Hometown: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Celina Feliciano
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
GPA: 3.9
Hometown: Puerto Rico
Fiona Mae Bangoy
Jefferson State Community College
GPA: 3.75
Hometown: Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines
Cassidy Sharpe
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
GPA: 3.83
Hometown: Smiths Station
Cameron Powers
Jefferson State Community College
GPA: 3.8
Hometown: Vandiver
Iyuana Morris
Lawson State Community College
GPA: 3.85
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Riley Barger
Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar
Shelton State Community College
GPA: 4.0
Hometown: Northport
Roshawnda Winn
Lawson State Community College
GPA: 3.7
Hometown: Moundville
Taylor Burge
Shelton State Community College
GPA: 3.93
Hometown: Tuscaloosa
Anna Gresham
Marion Military Institute
GPA: 3.771
Hometown: Muscle Shoals
Hannah Black
Snead State Community College
GPA: 3.7
Hometown: Arab
Justin Matthews
Marion Military Institute
GPA: 3.738
Hometown: Grant
Abby Williams
Snead State Community College
GPA: 4.0
Hometown: Crossville
Zachary Beason
Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar
Northeast Alabama Community College
GPA: 3.75
Hometown: Birmingham
Mikayla Jackson
Southern Union State Community College
GPA: 3.8
Hometown: Opelika
Kelsey Draper
Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar
Northeast Alabama Community College
GPA: 3.965
Hometown: Pisgah
Trent Meigs
Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar
Southern Union State Community College
GPA: 3.714
Hometown: Daviston
David Lugo Barrera
Northwest-Shoals Community College
GPA: 3.7
Hometown: Russellville
Fabien Valles
Northwest-Shoals Community College
GPA: 3.8
Hometown: Brownsville, TX
Marjori Santamaria
Trenholm State Community College
GPA: 3.5
Hometown: Miami, FL
Myeshia King
Reid State Community College
GPA: 3.6
Hometown: Evergreen
Tristan Andrews
Wallace Community College – Dothan
GPA: 4.0
Hometown: Eufaula
Shanedra Stanton
Reid State Community College
GPA: 3.7
Hometown: Evergreen
Jeneciah Starling
Wallace Community College – Dothan
GPA: 3.839
Hometown: Eufaula
Emily Dia
Wallace Community College – Hanceville
GPA: 4.0
Hometown: Hayden
Lexie Riggins
Wallace Community College – Hanceville
GPA: 4.0
Hometown: Chelsea
Jaycie Connell
Wallace Community College – Selma
GPA: 3.653
Hometown: Hope Hull
Kevin Jones
Wallace Community College – Selma
GPA: 3.75
Hometown: Selma
Zachary Till
L.B. Wallace Community College
GPA: 3.95
Hometown: Braggs
Maycee Worley
L.B. Wallace Community College
GPA: 3.694
Hometown: Andalusia
Jescyka Parker
Trenholm State Community College
GPA: 3.9
Hometown: Prattville
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