Local Scholars Shine: Holmes Ridgeland Campus Celebrates Student Achievements at 2024 Honors Day

On April 17, 2024, Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus held its annual Honors Day Program at the Pat McGowan Workforce Training Center. The event recognized students' outstanding achievements in various academic and career-technical programs.

The program began with remarks from Allison DeWeese, the Career and Technical Coordinator, and an invocation by Dr. Don Burnham, the campus Vice President. A major highlight was the announcement of the 2024 Ridgeland Campus Hall of Fame inductees, awarded for their academic excellence, campus involvement, and community service. The inductees included students from towns like Brandon, Ridgeland, and Canton.

Several Hall of Fame inductees received additional awards. Graham Lambert won the Ambassador Award, Jaden Gonzalez took home the Physical Science Award, and Tori Dew was recognized in Biological Science and Health, Physical Education, & Recreation. Other awards included the Engineering Award to Colin Crosby and the Mathematics Award to Patrick Vallean.

The ceremony also celebrated excellence in other areas such as Business Administration, Criminal Justice, and Education Programs, with notable recipients from Madison. Awards were also given in career-technology and workforce programs, including HVAC Technology, Culinary Arts, and Nursing.

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