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• East Central Community College sophomores Ben Pace of Philadelphia and Anthony Emmons of Lake were named to the 2016 All-Mississippi Community College Academic Team.

The All-Mississippi Community College Academic Team recognizes scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of students enrolled in the state's two-year colleges

Pace, a pre-dental major, was one of 15 students named to the First Team. He received a $1,000 scholarship. His honors include selection as HEAOWAE Student of the Year and Who's Who Among Students in American Community/Junior Colleges. Pace serves as president of Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa international honor society, president of the President's Council, co-president of Warrior Corps, and is a member of Concert Choir, Theta Chi Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, Sigma Sigma Mu Tau, Students Against Destructive Decisions and the Baptist Student Union.

Pace is a graduate of Neshoba Central High School. He is the son of Derek and Patty Pace.

Emmons, a liberal arts major, was one of 42 students named to the Second Team.

Emmons was named to Who's Who Among Students in American Community/Junior Colleges. He serves as vice president of Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa international honor society, treasurer of Warrior Corps, French horn section leader for the Wall O' Sound Marching Band, tenor section leader for the Concert Choir, and is a member of the Pep Band, EC Encore Players, Wo-He-Lo yearbook staff and Student Education Association.

Emmons is a graduate of Lake High School. He is the son of Tim and Kathy Emmons.

They were honored along with other outstanding community and junior college students from across the state during an event in Jackson. Both honorees received medallions, certificates. and printed resolutions from the Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives. The All-Mississippi Academic Team program is coordinated by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges and the Mississippi Community College Board.

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