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Gordy named to acadelnic team East Central Community College sophomores Kristen Gordy of Forest was recently named to the 2015 All– Mississippi Community College Academic Team. ship accomplish– ments of students enrolled in the state's two-year colleges. Gordy, a liber– She also was selected for "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." A graduate of East Rankin Acade– my, she is the daughter ofWayne and Rachel Gordy of Forest. Gordy received a medallion, cer–

She was honored along with other outstanding community and junior college students from across the state during an event in Jackson. Activities began with a meet and greet with state legislators, followed by a press conference on the south capitol steps, a tour of the state capitol, and an awards luncheon at the Jackson Con– vention Complex. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant was the keynote speaker at the awards luncheon. State Senator Terry Burton of Newton served as master of cere– monies. The All-Mississippi Community College Academic Team recognizes scholarly achievements and leader-

al arts major, was one of 15 students named to the First Team. She

tificate, and printed resolutions from the Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives. Students named to the All-Missis– sippi Academic Team compete for placement on the national All-USA Community College Academic Team, sponsored by Follett Higher Education Group, with additional support from the American Associa– tion of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa. Mississippi ranks sixth in the nation for students named to the All– USA Community College Academic Team.

Gordy received a $1,000 scholarship. Gordy is a Dean's List and Presi– dent's List scholar at East Central. She serves as vice president of fel – lowship for the college's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, the international honor society for community college students; and is a member ofWarrior Corps student recruiting group, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Encore, East Cen– tral's musical theatre organization.

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