Grads recognized by ASU Honors College

JONESBORO — Graduates from three local high schools were among a record

171 graduating honor students recognized May 12, when the Honors College at Arkansas State University hosted the eighth annual Honors Recognition Ceremony and Reception.

Arkansas State conducted spring commencement ceremonies on May 13 for

2,200 candidates at the Convocation Center. Only 30 students earned the highest level of graduating with University Honors.

Another 68 graduates earned the Graduating in Honors distinction by completing a minimum of 18 credit hours in honors coursework and graduating with a grade-point average of at least 3.5.

The distinction is recognized on their diplomas and their formal academic transcripts. They are also presented with a silver Honors medallion and a certificate in recognition of their accomplishment.

Lake Hamilton High School alumni who earned the Graduating in Honors distinction were Aundrea Allen, of Hot Springs; Ryan Baker, of Royal; Madison Blancaflor, of Hot Springs; Caleb Marsh, of Pearcy; Lindsey Mills, of Hot Springs; and Monica Norman, of Hot Springs.

Lakeside High School graduate Vanessa Thompson, of Hot Springs, also earned the distinction.

The Ceremony and Reception recognized 46 students who received Honors Certificates with a minimum of 18 credit hours in honors coursework and graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. The students received a certificate in recognition of their accomplishment.

Honors Certificate recipients from Hot Springs were Ramona Kelly Bass, a graduate of Hot Springs World Class High School and National Park College; Kristen Lovelady, Lakeside; Robert Noble, Lake Hamilton; and Hannah Rice, Lakeside.