James Greg and Jackson Lyons, two members of the Hudson Valley Community College student body, were named to the Phi Theta Kappa All New York State Academic Team this week.
Nominees for the honor must demonstrate academic excellence and notable service to the college and community. Those who are named to the All New York State Academic Team are eligible for scholarships at transfer colleges and universities. Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society that recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students.
Greg, an Engineering Science student from Clifton Park, was named to the All New York State Second Team.
Lyons, an Engineering Science student from Saratoga Springs, was named to the All New York State Third Team.
The pair were were honored at the statewide Phi Theta Kappa Award Ceremony on Weds., April 2 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.
The Phi Theta Kappa Award Ceremony recognizes outstanding community college students throughout the state. In addition to academic achievement, recipients of the award also are evaluated on their leadership and community service involvement.
This year, 68 students were honored from SUNY and CUNY community colleges.
The ceremony is sponsored annually by New York Community College Trustees, the New York Community College Association of Presidents, and the Faculty Council of Community Colleges.
Published: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 11:45:49 +0000 by e.bryant