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COLUMBUS -- Fifty-six students from Ohio's 23 community colleges have been honored as members of the 2024 All-Ohio Academic Team.
The event recognizes students from around the state for their excellence in academics, leadership and community service. The recognition is in part of Community College Month in Ohio. The All-Ohio Academic Team program is a collaboration between the OACC, Phi Theta Kappa national honor society and Honda, the event sponsor.
"Ohio's economy and the careers it supports are transforming at a thrilling pace, and our community colleges play an essential role in preparing the workforce this exciting new technology-focused age requires," said Tom Walsh, interim president of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges.
"The 2024 All-Ohio Academic Team, coming from all parts of the state, are in the vanguard this transformation," he added. "Their success and the promise they show for their chosen careers is testimony to the contributions that Ohio's 23 community colleges are making as they help develop the well-educated workforce that will drive our state's economy for many years ahead."
"I am honored to congratulate these All-Ohio Academic Team members," said Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Mike Duffey. "Through their academic achievement and breadth of leadership, each will contribute to the strength and vitality of our state."
Top-performing students were nominated by college faculty, staff and campus leaders. Students recognized as first-team honorees received $500 scholarships. Second-team members earned $250 scholarships. The local students who were honored for their achievements and who are now members of the 2024 All-Ohio Academic Team come from Eastern Gateway Community College. Students include Bryan Ward, first team; Jamie Feuerbach, second team; Gloria Aguiar, third team; Clara Blau, third team; Troy Combs, third team; Chloe Jackson, third team; and Melissa Norris, third team.