RVCC Student Named Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar
Emily Stratton of Phillipsburg, a student at Raritan Valley Community College, has been named a 2017 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars, and providing nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each Gold Scholar receives a $1,500 scholarship and a special medallion.
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society administers the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Program. Student scholars receive local, state and national recognition at Phi Theta Kappa’s annual convention, which is scheduled for April 6-8 in Nashville, Tennessee. High-achieving students are nominated for the award by campus administrators. An independent panel of judges considers academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service in the selection process.
Stratton, a Human Services/Pre-Social Work major at RVCC, expects to complete her associate degree in August and then transfer to Rutgers University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work. Her career goals include serving vulnerable populations and advocating for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
“We thank the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation for recognizing these student leaders and for investing in their futures,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa.
“The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said J. Mark Davis, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa and make it possible for deserving students to achieve their educational goals.”
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of community college students. The Society is made up of more than 3.2 million members in nearly 1,300 chapters in nine nations.
Raritan Valley Community College’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
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March 29, 2017
Media contacts: (RVCC) Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383; (Phi Theta Kappa) Melissa Mayer, 601-984-3684
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