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TWO STUDENTS SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS ALL-ARIZONA ACADEMIC TEAM Outstanding students Emily Alcazar and Kristi-Lee Mathiesen were named to the prestigious 2015 All-Arizona Academic Team. In addition, both 4.0 students placed in Arizona’s first team and were automatically considered for the All-USA Academic Team. Emily and Kristi-Lee both received four semesters of tuition waivers to an Arizona state university of their choice courtesy of the Arizona Board of Regents and a scholarship from the college in the amount of $1000. Both full-time students are active members of the college’s Alpha Eta Delta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Dr. Shari Olson, “The All-Arizona Academic Team competition provides pathways for our academically talented students to transfer to Arizona universities. Emily and Kristi-Lee exemplify the type of dedication and commitment to academics and community leadership. South Mountain Community College is proud to support these students in achieving their best and continuing their education.” Emily Alcazar was the Phi Theta Kappa Vice President of Membership. As a member of Phi Theta Kappa she participated in the chapter’s ‘Honors in Action’ project. Emily, also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, received the Honors College Honors Achievement Award. “I was thrilled when I found out that I got first placement for the All-AZ Academic Team”, says Emily. “I am so glad that all of my effort and hard work has paid off. I am also very grateful to be a member of the All-AZ Academic Team because it will give me many amazing opportunities.” Kristi-Lee Mathiesen majored in Associates of Arts at SMCC with plans to transfer to Northern Arizona University and pursue a career as an elementary school teacher or middle schools science teacher. Krisiti-Lee’s community activities include volunteering at Boys and Girls Club, and working with the elderly at a day center in Tempe. As a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Kristi-Lee served as the Vice President of Communications. She also participated in the chapter’s “Honors in Action” project, received the Honors Achievement Award and was on the President’s List. When asked about placing on the first team, Kristi said “I was in shock when I first found out I was chosen for All-AZ Academic Team. I knew most of the people who applied and they too were all great candidates. I had to read my email several times before it sunk in that I was chosen. I am so thankful I was selected. I thought about everything from my life over past couple of years and I was able to get here because of the love and support of my family, friends and the professors at South Mountain Community College.” Emily is majoring in Industrial Engineering and is set to transfer to Arizona State University, with plans to pursue a career as an industrial engineer in the manufacturing environment.
“I am so glad that all of my effort and hard work has paid off. I am also very grateful to be a member of the All-AZ Academic Team because it will give me many amazing opportunities.” – Emily Alcazar, Student <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> | 2015 19
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