Category: Life4U
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Student Organization of the Year
Photo By: Joe Van Vranken Story By: Halie Davis STEAM The purpose of STEAM as a student organization is to create a a network of students entering the file of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Some of us may, still, be getting familiar with the education acronym for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).…
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Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
Photo and Story By: Halie Davis The Community Service Experience provides all students the opportunity to connect with our community through service. One might not expect a registered nurse, certified tax preparer and full-time ACC student to serve as a volunteer. however, ACC student, Alisha Merchant put in over 400 hours of volunteer time alongside…
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Outstanding Male Leadership Program Member
Photo By: Joe Van Vranken Story By: Amye Bueno-Benitez The ACC Male Leadership Program is designed to be the support and encouragement for first year male students. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Edwin Sanchez found himself wanting to go to college, straight out of high school. However, he also needed a job. Sanchez felt…
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Presidential Student Achievement Award Winner
Photo By: Joe Van Vranken Story By: Mary Maule The Presidential Student Achievement Award is the most prestigious Austin Community College award to be earned by a student. This recipient demonstrates academic excellence, service to ACC and our community, plus commitment to our values and vision. Eleazar Herrera Hernandez was born in Mexico City and…