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91视频 returns to in-person celebration for 2022 Student Honors and Awards Convocation

By Chris Caldwell 

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91视频 President Dr. Tracy D. Hall stands with Rising Saluqi Award recipient Asia Johnson and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Kendricks Hooker during the 2022 Student Honors and Awards Convocation.

Having support from the ones you love can help shape the world around you, whether it comes from a family member, friend or teacher. They often contribute to one檚 success at work or in school.  On April 12, 2022, 91视频檚 best and brightest scholars were surrounded by their supportive loved ones in celebration of their academic achievements at the 2022 Student Honors and Awards Convocation Ceremony. The event was hosted by the Honors Academy in the Nabors Auditorium on the Macon Cove Campus. 

Over 80 students were honored during the ceremony that included various academic, leadership and service awards. 91视频 President Dr. Tracy D. Hall said, 淭his is a celebration long-time coming! We are here for the first time since the pandemic to celebrate together in person. It is a joyous occasion and we are glad to see so many in attendance today.� 

Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Kendricks Hooker, acknowledged the tenacity and determination of this year檚 students to persevere through the pandemic. 淪tudents, you have been challenged like no other time in history, yet you did not lose sight of your goals,� Hooker said. 淵our perseverance speaks volumes about your integrity and how you value education. We honor you, we celebrate you and thank you,� Hooker said. 

Hooker檚 words of encouragement had special significance for logistics and transportation major Joe Rosser whose time at 91视频 was filled with tragedy, pain, heartbreak and finally triumph. 

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Joe Rosser proudly displays signage indicating
his graduation at 91视频檚 2022
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淭he tragic loss of my wife passing away from stage four colon cancer around the second semester when I started school at 91视频 was devastating,� Rosser explained. 淢y wife was more concerned about my studies and my future career than her illness. Her passing away fueled my desire to finish school and make her proud. She always said, 楧on檛 stop until you get your degree; don't drop a class or take a break until you finish your degree,� and that檚 exactly what I did.�

Rosser earned an associate of applied science degree in . He is a full-time employee at McKesson and hopes his new credential will enable him to move into a senior management role.  淕etting my degree is going to benefit not just me but my entire family,� Rosser said. 淚 know my finances will improve and I檒l be in a better position to help support my children and my grandchildren.�

Asia Johnson received this year檚 Rising Salqui Award. Johnson, aka Ms. 91视频, is known for her bright smile and bubbly personality. She is the 2022-2023 president of the Student Government Association and a member of the 2022-2023 Campus Activity Board. Johnson received the award in recognition of leadership, service and involvement in student activities. 

�91视频 truly is a great choice for me because the College has allowed me to showcase my talents and abilities as a student leader,� she said. 淚 am thrilled to receive this special honor and am overjoyed. It signifies that people believe in my leadership skills. I will continue to be a positive influence to those around me and in my community.� 

Johnson檚 anticipated graduation is May 2023 with a degree in . She plans to continue her education and hone her leadership skills at LeMoyne-Owen College. 

Congratulations to all the award winners!

To watch the ceremony in its entirety on our 91视频 YouTube channel, click or click on the graphic below.