Seniors garner national award, campus recognition

The ballots are in and 46 graduating seniors have been considered someone to know in 2012. In the latest edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges,” students have been recognized by, not only their outstanding academics, but also their contributions to their school’s campus and community. 

This nationally recognized award proves to be the pinnacle of a student’s scholastic and charitable achievements.

“Being on the list for Who’s Who is such an honor, and I am so thankful to be part of something bigger than myself,” senior mass communication major Brittany Henderson said. “Right now, it helps me distinguish myself from others if I wanted to apply for graduate school or any kind of job.”

The program has been providing this opportunity to seniors across the states for over 70 years.  Faculty and staff members nominate seniors in the Fall. From there, the students are invited to fill out an application.

The requirements consist of having a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a record of involvement and leadership at Georgia College.

“Each students’ story is a different one,” Vice President of Student Affairs Paul Jahr said. “Some of the students selected are campus leaders, some are leaders in their academic areas, some are leaders in aspects of campus life (like) University Housing (and) Greek life.”

The graduating seniors of Georgia College have a variety of accomplishments allowing them this opportunity to be in this edition of “Who’s Who.”

Nicole Slifcak, senior psychological science major, struggles with a brain injury, and was able to fight through it and graduate with recognition from “Who’s Who.”

“I don’t think the awarders were aware of my disability,” Slifcak said. “It was my great amount of volunteer service: put simply, I’m blessed to bless.”

Jessica Ramirez, senior mass communication major, stood out among her peers in another way.

“Being bilingual, I have tried my best and put a lot of effort into my jobs in University Housing, my projects with the International Education Center and the eagerness to learn from my mentor in the GEM program,” Ramirez said.

Other students like Mark Jestel, senior biology major, stood out to “Who’s Who” because of his major involvement in University Housing.

All 46 students will receive a certificate of being named in the 2012 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges,” recognition at the Bobcat Awards Ceremony, and to be able to go on to apply to many national scholarships.

“Georgia College has given me some of the best memories in my life and it is no secret that I am just trying to pay it back,” Student Government President Evan Karanovich said. “We have an obligation to leave a place better than we found it, and I hope that is what I have do

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