ECC Students Recognized for Academic Achievement and Leadership
Several East Central College students were recognized this year for academic achievement and leadership, representing both the Union and Rolla campuses.
Leading the group was Jakob Holmlund, who was named a Phi Theta Kappa Coca-Cola Scholar. He received a medallion and a $1,300 scholarship in recognition of the honor. Holmlund is from Salem and majors in Music at ECC in Union.
ECC Union honorees:
- Savhanna Hixenbaugh of St. Clair, a Special Education major;
- Jakob Holmlund, a Music major;
- Samantha Lay, Leslie, a Nursing major; and
- Sabrina McIntyre of Union, a Welding major.
ECC Rolla honorees:
- Dylan Brown of Rolla, an Education major;
- Summer Houston of Rolla, a Radiologic Technology major;
- Michelle Sharp of Rolla, a Nursing major; and
- Elise Falls of Cuba, a Social Sciences major.
These students were selected for their outstanding academic records, leadership, and community involvement. ECC annually nominates students from its campuses for the All-USA Team, which automatically qualifies nominees for the All-Missouri Academic Team. Nominees complete a rigorous application process that includes academic achievements, campus and community involvement, and a detailed account of a significant endeavor during their time at ECC.
All-state honorees are recognized at a ceremony sponsored by the MCCA and receive a commemorative medallion and certificate, along with a $225 scholarship funded by the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA).
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually to PTK members through the Coca-Cola Academic Team program, celebrating students who are leading the way in their communities and academic programs.
