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NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Sara K.

Polanco of Springdale received the Golden

Eagle Award for September at Northwest Arkansas Community College. Polanco seeks an associate’s degree and plans to transfer to the University of Arkansas, where she will pursue a degree in finance.

Adjunct instructor Marie Imus was one of the individuals nominating Polanco. She praised Polanco’s strong work ethic and her willingness to assist other students through words of encouragement or by forming a study group.

Barbara Goodman, director for Washington County, also nominated Polanco. Goodman supervised Polanco when she was in a work-study role and then hired her as a part-time computer lab assistant in August. Goodman noted that Polanco is a helpful and caring person.

Preston

Wade Reed of Fayetteville received the Golden

Eagle Award for October.

Reed seeks an associate’s degree in nursing at NWACC, and hopes of becoming a nurse practitioner.

Terrica Kisner, an instructor in NWACC’s Early College Experience program, nominated Reed. Kisner worked with Reed when he was serving as a certified nursing assistant and Kisner was a charge nurse. “During our time working together, he assisted me in many ways,” she wrote. “The most notable in my mind was when he assisted with the passing of a hospice patient. This was not an easy passing, and he stayed with me for 16 hours until the gentleman passed. His help during this difficult time stands out as an example of his determination to help others. He showed compassion and a level of understanding of the needs of others that very much impressed me.”

At NWACC, Reed was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success and has participated in its meetings and community service projects. He also is exploring participation in the Student Nursing Association to help with that organization’s fundraising and community service.

Renato

Betim of Fayetteville received the Golden

Eagle Award for November. Betim is seeking an associate’s degree and plans to transfer to the University of Arkansas.

Gloria Mallow, NWACC’s English for College and Career coordinator, nominated Betim. “In the 15 years I’ve taught at NWACC, I have never seen a more hardworking, motivated student,” she wrote. “This is a generous person who not only wants to be successful — but wants others to be as well.”

Mallow also cited Betim’s willingness to share about his own experiences in Brazil as an enriching aspect of class discussions. “He has many times been my teacher — sharing about his culture and beliefs during class discussions about cultural awareness, as well as setting an example for behavior when facing challenges.”

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH

Jennifer Hosley of Greenwood, a student of University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, was one of two student veterans in the nation to receive the 2017 Patriot Scholarship by the Student Veterans of America and Raytheon, a scholarship that will fund $10,000 towards her post-graduate education. She plans to earn a master’s degree in educational administration after she graduates, to pursue her dream of teaching politics.

During her time at UAFS, Hosley served as the president of the UAFS chapter of the Student Veterans Organization for two years, which earned several awards, and was named the university’s nontraditional student leader of the year in 2016.

FORT HAYS STATE

Lauralyn Terherst of Alpena is a summer 2017 graduate of Fort Hays (Kan.) State University, with a bachelor of arts degree in sociology.