Clemson Legacy Continues: Helena Harte Awarded Prestigious Norris Medal for 2024

Helena Harte, a recent Clemson University graduate, has been awarded the Norris Medal as the top student of the Class of 2024. This award recognizes outstanding academic and leadership achievements. Established in 1908, the Norris Medal honors its recipients with their names displayed on a bronze plaque in the Hendrix Student Center.

Harte's connection to Clemson is strengthened by her family's history with the university. Her father, Chris Harte, graduated in 1991, and she studied under some of the same professors, including a history professor he had. Her choice to attend Clemson was influenced by a visit during the 2019 Homecoming, where she felt a strong connection to the campus.

In her academic pursuits, Harte completed double majors in political science and history. She also held leadership positions, including vice president of the Student Alumni Council and chair of the Honors Student Advisory Board, impacting both her development and the Clemson community.

Internationally, Harte has been recognized as a Fulbright semifinalist and a Schwarzman Scholarship finalist. Her studies in Paris and travels to Spain and South Africa have enhanced her understanding of global affairs. An incident involving a baboon stealing a classmate’s backpack in Cape Town is an anecdote she shares from her travels.

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