QCC Bestows Honors and Awards

To recognize and honor those who make the most of their experience at QCC, the college held its Honors and Awards Ceremony on May 11, recognizing students with a record of high achievement and involvement on campus and in the community.

This year, 114 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society students received their gold stole in commemoration of both their academic and community service commitments. Each student receiving their gold stole completed a minimum of two community service events while maintaining a 3.5 cumulative GPA.

For the Commonwealth Honors Scholars Program, 13 students received their tassel signifying completion of four voluntary honors level courses here at the college.

For Psi Beta Honor Society, 17 students received their medals upon completion of their academic fulfillments within the honor society. Psi Beta is the honor society in psychology for community colleges.

For Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 12 students were awarded with a special gift on behalf of the academic affairs department. Each winner was nominated by a staff member based on scholastic ability, leadership and service to the college.

Graduating Veterans received cords on behalf of their dedication to our country.

Engineering Student Distinction Awards were presented to 18 high achieving students in their respective engineering academic major.

Other awards of note included:

Memorial Awards:

• Rose Caprioli Memorial Award: Amanda Dulmaine
• Nancy Ohan Memorial Award: Matthew Resener
• Jean Smelewicz Award for Computer Information Systems: Stephanie Dickerson
• Francis X. Gardner Psychology Achievement Award: Aaron Dean

Outstanding Student Awards:

• Outstanding Female Student Athlete: Shelby Maiorana
• Outstanding Male Student Athlete: Corey Matthews
• Wyvern Award: Erika LaCrosse
• James H. Harrington Outstanding Student Award: Aaron Dean
• Outstanding Student Leader Award: Beryl Pettiford