The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) announced the 2021-2022 Academic and Outstanding Student Award winners at a ceremony last night. Each year, UACCB recognizes students for their academic achievements and service to the college, the most distinguished is the Academic All-Star Award. Additionally, faculty and staff selected by the students are recognized for their support of student success during the academic year.
Academic All-Star Award – The Academic All-Star Award recognizes the scholarly and service achievements of Arkansas’s two-year community college students. The Academic All-Star is recognized at the Arkansas Community Colleges Awards brunch in October and will receive a $500 scholarship provided by UACCB for the student’s final semester of attendance at the college. The student also receives a transfer scholarship to the Arkansas public 4-year university of their choice.
The 2021-2022 Academic All-Star is Samantha Wilson. Wilson, a nursing student, serves as a tutor for the Student Success Center and TRIO Support Services. She is involved in the Student Government Association and volunteers with various student organizations. She also assisted with organizing group sessions for mental health needs and is an advocate for mental health crisis response. She is a strong leader both in and out of the classroom.
Outstanding Service Award – The 2021-2022 Outstanding Service Award winner is Alesondria (Ally) Scales. Scales, a full-time nursing student, is an active volunteer for Help and Hope and NADC. She assists in the Adult Education Program and has been voted by her peers as the class representative for two semesters.
Outstanding Leadership Award - The 2021-2022 Outstanding Leadership Award is Samantha Wilson. Wilson has been an active participant and shown great initiative on campus as demonstrated by her exceptional communication and leadership skills. She is known for her willingness to help and her positive outlook.
Academic Award Recipients:
Adult Education
QiuWei Chen – General Education Development
Jeremías Guerra – English as a Second Language
Division for Math and Sciences
Madison Ruffin – Math
Estela Delgado – Math Special Achievement Award
Jonathan Mhlanga – Science
Division for Arts and Humanities
Lenoard Tripp – Arts and Humanities
Division for Business, Technology, and Public Service
Jennifer Cano – Business
Cody Ivy – Computer Technology
James Wentz – Criminal Justice
Amanda Voyles – Early Childhood
Whitney Campbell – Cosmetology
Division for Career and Technical Education
Caleb Hoffman – Industrial Technology
Allison Rolins – Agriculture Technology
The following students received appreciation awards for their service as Student Success Center Tutors:
Randall Briesmeister
Hayden Crenshaw
Samantha Dickey
Natasha Hightower
Myles Hooper
Paula Summers
Faith Warner
Morgan Wimberley
Samantha Wilson
Justine Yatska
Joe Young
The following students received appreciation awards for their service as TRIO Student Services Tutors:
Dustin Cannon
Hayden Crenshaw
Samantha Dickey
Samantha Wilson
Morgan Wimberley
Joe Young
Recipients of the TRIO Scholarships are:
Gracie Brewer
Jessica Burke
Lacey Butler
Jill Cook
Shelby Coombe
Gabriel Garcia
Kiara Mercedes Minick
Zachary Presser
Allison Rolins
Kurstin Skinner
Natalie St. Clair
Whitney Varnell
Weiyang Wang
Samantha Wilson
Summer Woods
The following students were recognized for their service on the UACCB Student Government Association:
Yareli Estrada
Corey Fitzpatrick
Luna Moss
Samera Orrantia
Kurstin Skinner
Elizabeth Upton
Samantha Wilson
The following students received recognition as 2021–2022 Student Ambassadors:
Brianna Bass
Lidia Castillo
Hayden Crenshaw
Morgan Hill
Cassidy Holder
Elizabeth Poff
Aura Puckett
Kurstin Skinner
Student Choice Awards
Each year the UACCB student body selects four outstanding faculty and staff for their commitment and service to students.
This year’s award winners are:
Justine Yatska – Outstanding Staff
Doug Muse – Outstanding Instructor
Tina Goodman – Outstanding Academic Advisor
Mickey Freeze – Outstanding Student Organization Advisor
About UACCB
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville is a comprehensive two-year community college serving Independence County and the surrounding communities with both transfer and career-technical programs. Students can complete their first two years of a bachelor’s degree affordably and close-to-home, then transfer virtually anywhere. Students can also complete a credential in a variety of work-ready programs such as allied health, construction, welding, cosmetology, and more within a semester to one year. For more information call (870) 612-2000 or visit www.uaccb.edu.
