As part of Ohio Community College Month, the state’s top students have been selected to win scholarships recognizing their academic excellence, leadership and community service.

Southern State Community College has announced that four current SSCC students have been named to the All-Ohio Academic Team. The students, joining other honorees from Ohio’s community college system, will be honored during a ceremony held virtually on April 26 as part of Community College Month in Ohio.

The All-Ohio Academic Team program is a collaboration between the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) national honor society.

Madison Curtis of Highland County was assigned to the second team and will be receiving a $500 scholarship, medallion and a certificate; Alyk Lippincott of Clinton County, Miranda McClurg of Fayette County and Jenna Rhoades of Highland County were assigned to the third team, receiving a medallion and a certificate.

“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Madison, Alyk, Miranda and Jenna,” said Dr. Nicole Roades, president of Southern State Community College, “four of our most outstanding students. On behalf of Southern State, we could not be more proud to have these fine individuals affiliated with our college. I am pleased to see them rewarded and honored for their academic commitment and personal discipline.”

These top-performing students were nominated by SSCC faculty and staff to receive the scholarships, which will assist in transferring to universities to complete their bachelor’s degree requirements. The All-Ohio Academic Team also includes high-achieving students who are planning to move directly into the workforce.

Submitted by Elizabeth Burkard, director of marketing, SSCC.