HCC celebrates Southwest College student achievements

May 8, 2017


2017 Student Awards Ceremony

Nearly 100 Houston Community College (HCC) faculty, staff, students and their families recently gathered at the HCC West Loop Campus Auditorium to celebrate outstanding student achievements in academia and leadership during the 2016-2017 school year.

Participants enjoyed an elegant evening honoring the future trailblazers of HCC. This is the 26th year the HCC Southwest College has held the Student Awards Ceremony.

"You've done an outstanding job and we are very, very proud of you," said Dr. Madeline Burillo, President of HCC Southwest College, during her address to the audience. “Congratulations to all of you!”

Many students beamed with pride when they stepped forward to receive their award.

"I’m so thankful that HCC has helped me develop the necessary leadership skills for my future,” said Ayoola Joseph, President of the Student Library Area Council - West Loop Campus. “Hopefully, I will make a positive impact on the community of Houston upon graduation."

The following 20 HCC students, most of whom are graduating seniors, received awards for their outstanding academic achievements:

 Abel Zacharia - INRW

Albert G. Sauls, Jr. - Physical Geography

Audrey Smith - Business Technology

Concepcion Barajas - Physics

Dandan He - Physics

Hallie Klein-Immroth - Organic Chemistry

Huaye Di - Chemistry

Kathleen Robinson - Speech

Lauren Iwu - Spanish

Loc Duy Tan Nguyen - Physics

Mai Hoang Nguyen - Physics

Misael Uzcategui - Digital Gaming

Noah Simpson - French

Noan Thi My Nguyen - Psychology

Ogechukwu Anwaegbu - Biology

Phillip Dickey - Physical Geology

Rodney Siby - Mathematics

Sana Jabeen - Chemistry

Sharmake Ibrahim - ESL

Ying Man Rose Ting - Physics

 

Additionally, the following 25 students were recognized for their involvement in campus organizations, demonstrated exemplary leadership, and made contributions to the campus community:

Amanda Lino - Vice President, Student Library Area Council - Stafford

Annajose Rubio - Treasurer, Student Library Area Council - Stafford

Aslican Ercan - Historian, Student Government Association

Ayda Khan - Parliamentarian, Student Library Area Council - Stafford

Ayoola Joseph - President, Student Library Area Council - West Loop

Blanca Pompa - Publicity Secretary, Student Library Area Council - West Loop

Damilola Akindele - Treasurer, Student Government Association

David Rubio - Member, Photography Club

Deicy Paola De La Ossa Cardenas - Secretary, Student Library Area Council - West Loop

Edwin Nwamadu - President, Psi Kappa Psychology Club

Evelyn Cruz - Parliamentarian, Student Library Area Council - West Loop

Fatima Rehan - Secretary, Psi Kappa Psychology Club

Johnel Pipkin - Vice President, Photography Club

Karla Sirit - President, Student Library Area Council - Stafford

Keija (Mujidat) Folawiyo - President, Student Government Association

Marivic So - Member, Photography Club

Merary Montes - President, Photography Club

Mica Bryan - Parliamentarian, Student Government Association

Muhammed Meeran - Vice President, Psi Kappa Psychology Club

Oyinkansola Akindele - Vice President, Student Government Association

Samah Khan - Vice President, SLAC-West Loop

Shafaq Atiq - Secretary, Student Library Area Council - Stafford

Skarleth Velasquez - Social Media Mgr., Photography Club

Syed Imran - Member, Photography Club

Yennhi Tran - Historian, Science Interest Club

 

To learn about HCC and the programs offered, visit: hccs.edu/programs


« Previous Article | Next Article »