SEYMOUR STUDENT WINS STATEWIDE HONORS

Seymour– Seymour student Marjorie Childs was honored at Housatonic Community College’s recent Awards Night ceremony for academic achievements that won her statewide recognition.

At a ceremony normally reserved for graduating students, Childs, who will graduate next year, was presented with two prestigious awards for her academic achievement and community involvement. She received the All-State Academic Team/Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Award and the Phi Theta Kappa All USA & Connecticut Community College Academic Award.

While working full time, Childs has pursued her associate’s degree in Business Administration while maintaining a 3.8 average. In addition, she found the time for extensive involvement in the community. This includes working for both local and national organizations such as Spooner House and Homes for the Brave.

In addition, she coordinated such activities as Wreaths Across America and the Annual Motorcycle Ride & Classic Antique Car Show that raised over $18,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. 

She was honored at a ceremony at the State Capitol in April.

Childs was one of six Valley-area students who were honored at Awards Night.  The others were:

Seymour

 

·         Brandon T. Carr, Certificate of Accomplishment in Computer Information System Award.

·         Angelica M. Vega, Academic Achievement in Business Administration: General.

Ansonia 

·         Lucy R. Gomes-Araujo, Outstanding Academic Achievement in Human Services.

·         Jason P. Goncalo, The Elizabeth Lombardi Doane Endowed Award: Excellence in Mathematics & the Physical Sciences.

·         Samantha R. Velardi, Academic Achievement in the field of Early Childhood Education: AA.