Southwestern College Announces
Academic and Leadership Honors
Winfield, Kan., April 23, 2021 —Southwestern College’s Academic Dean,
Ross Peterson-Veatch, has released a Honors Convocation video message. Along
with the video, academic and leadership awards have been posted.
Some of the students recognized include:
= The
2020-21 Scholars of the College are two students who have achieved the highest
grade-point average among full-time students who are enrolled in campus-based
programs, have earned 85 or more credit hours, and have not previously been
named to the honor. They are Erin Hall, Norwich, and Nicholas Detter, Andover.
= Junior
Marshalls are two full-time students who are enrolled in campus-based programs
and have earned between 79 and 110 hours (inclusive), of which at least thirty
are graded hours earned at Southwestern, having the highest cumulative grade
point averages. They are Maria Collins, Wichita, and Jessica Coleman,
Salina.
= The
Masterbuilder award is given to six graduating seniors who best embody what it
means to be a Builder and typify the spirit of Southwestern College. They
are Braden Calvin, Lakin; Kerry Coleman, Fort Worth, Texas; Drake Foster,
Denton, Texas; Jean Francois-Kuoume, Houma, La.; Marcus Richard, Pearland,
Texas; and Keyshawn Wyatt, Grapevine, Texas.
“Especially, in this year, when presented with so many extraordinary
challenges, I want to thank you and congratulate you for your hard work.”
Peterson-Veatch said to students via video message. “Your college is proud of
you.”
The annual Southwestern College Honors Convocation is the first in the
college’s calendar of commencement festivities – which culminate on May 9, at
the Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony. The Honors Convocation was held
virtually this year to mitigate any possible spread of COVID-19. This extra
precaution was taken as the college approaches final exams and commencement.
The video message along with a full list of honors, including the Deans
Honor Roll, Phi Theta Kappa Scholars, and Bishop’s Scholars, can be found at www.sckans.edu/honors.
