Student Sadie Carney named a 2017 Coca-Cola Silver Scholar
Posted April 20, 2017 at 8:30 am
Sadie Carney
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce that student Sadie Carney, of Johnstown, has been named a 2017 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Silver Scholar. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars, and providing nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each Silver Scholar receives a $1,250 scholarship and a special medallion.
Sadie Carney will be graduating this May with an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Around campus, she is very active as president of both Student Senate and Phi Theta Kappa. She serves as a tour guide for prospective students and participates in cheerleading, cross country, and women’s basketball. After graduation, Ms. Carney plans to continue her education at East Stroudsburg University.
“Sadie Carney has been an outstanding student and leader at Pennsylvania Highlands,” said Dr. Walter Asonevich, President of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. “She has been a strong role model for our students and staff, and is a prime example of what is possible when a person pursues their dreams with purpose and conviction. We are proud to be able to count her as an alumnus of Pennsylvania Highlands.”
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society administers the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Program. Student scholars receive local, state and national recognition at Phi Theta Kappa’s annual convention.
College administrators nominate high-achieving students for this award. An independent panel of judges then considers academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service in the selection process.
“We thank the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation for recognizing these student leaders and for investing in their futures,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa.
“The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said J. Mark Davis, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa and make it possible for deserving students to achieve their educational goals.”
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of community college students to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is comprised of more than 3.2 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in nine nations.