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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Calhoun's Top Ten Students to be Honored



April 22, 2013

Calhoun's Top Ten Students among Those to be Honored During College's 44th Annual Honors Day on April 26
Calhoun Community College will recognize and honor its top students for the 2012-13 academic year during the college's 44th Annual Honors Day program, Friday, April 26, 2013, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Kelley Gymnasium on the Decatur campus.

Among the students to be honored are the college's "Top Ten Most Outstanding Students," the most outstanding student from each of Calhoun's divisions and departments, and students named to Who's Who among Students in American Junior Colleges. Other awards to be presented during the ceremony include the James B. Allen Pin Award, given in honor of the late U.S. Senator James B. Allen of Alabama to the student who has demonstrated order through citizenship, scholarship and service; the Athlete of the Year; and recognition of Mr. and Miss Calhoun for 2013.

Academic awards will be given to those students receiving Calhoun scholarships, and scholarships from four-year colleges and universities also will be awarded by representatives from those institutions.

A picnic for students and their families will be held immediately following the program.

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