Honors 2021

2021 ALL-ALABAMA ACADEMIC TEAM

Abbye Kate Holmes and Anna Vasquez were named to the Alabama Community College System’s All-Alabama Academic Team. They also competed for a place on the All-USA Academic Team for Community Colleges. This competition, sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the American Association of Community Colleges, and USA Today, recognizes scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of students enrolled in community, technical, and junior colleges.

AMBASSADORS
The Shelton State Ambassador Program provides its members with extensive leadership training while offering the opportunity to serve as the official hosts for Shelton State Community College. Ambassadors are chosen on the basis of leadership potential, community service, and commitment to Shelton State.

COLLEGIATE 100
It is the mission of the Collegiate 100 to assist in implementing the initiatives of the 100 Black Men. These initiatives include education, economic empowerment, leadership development, health and wellness, and mentoring.

PHI THETA KAPPA
“Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has been recognizing and encouraging excellence among community colleges since it was founded in 1918. Today, the Society is the largest honor society in higher education with more than 2.5 million members and 1,275 chapters located in 50 states, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, and the Republic of Palau. The recognition and scholarship opportunities that Phi Theta Kappa brings to an institution, its faculty advisors, and most importantly to its student members are unparalleled by any other student organization” (PTK.org). The 2019-20 Phi Theta Kappa officers are as follows:

SCHOLAR ATHLETES
Scholar athletes demonstrate overall excellence in their chosen sport and in the classroom.  Each honoree has the highest grade point average in his or her sport.

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

FINE ARTS

HEALTH AND WELLNESS –  FOOD AND NUTRITION

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION

MATHEMATICS

NATURAL SCIENCE

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

NURSING

RESPIRATORY THERAPY

BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

COMPUTERIZED NUMERICAL CONTROL

CULINARY ARTS

DIESEL MECHANICS

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

SALON AND SPA MANAGEMENT

WELDING

Students receiving the REALSKILL Institute Award chose to go above and beyond their standard academic programs to receive direct training in professional skills. Outside of the classroom and on their own time, these students completed all six Advanced Experiences produced by the business and industry recognized SkillsUSA organization. The experiences culminated with the creation of an ePortfolio, a unique representation of the student and their body of work. Lastly, they passed the Career Ready Assessment which is designed by educators, business and industry representatives, and psychometricians. The activities listed above earned these students the SkillsUSA Career Essentials Credential which can now be taken with them wherever their career opportunities lead them.

THE OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL STUDENT AWARD is named for Mr. Harold I. James, President of Shelton State Technical College from 1951-1976.  The recipient of the Harold I. James Outstanding Technical Student Award is selected based on accomplishments in the classroom and workplace.

Sarah Slough

THE OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL STUDENT AWARD is named for Mr. I. W. Mitchell, President of Fredd State Technical College from 1976-1982.  The recipient of the I.W. Mitchell Outstanding Technical Student Award is selected based on academic achievement, involvement in campus and community activities, technical recognition, and job-related activities.

Sarah Slough

THE SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is named for Mr. Norman C. Cephus, President of Fredd State Technical College from 1982-1990.  The recipient of the Norman C. Cephus Special Achievement Award is selected based on academic achievement, involvement in campus and community activities, academic or technical recognition, and job-related activities.

KeShawndra Davis

THE OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN AWARD is named for Dr. Thomas E. Umphrey, President of Shelton State Community College from 1988-2000.  The recipient of the Thomas E. Umphrey Outstanding Freshman Award is selected based on outstanding academic achievement and involvement in campus activities.

Wesley Junkins

THE OUTSTANDING  SOPHOMORE STUDENT AWARD is named for Dr. Leo Sumner, President of Shelton State Community College from 1976-1988.  The recipient of the Leo Sumner Outstanding Sophomore Student Award is selected based on outstanding academic performance, school involvement, and community service.  It is the highest honor a student can earn at Shelton State Community College.

Maci Morrow