If her latest accolade is any indication of her abilities and potential for the future, Ms. Gonzalez s wonderful mind will be exercised to the fullest and put to excellent use. She is among an elite group of 20 scholars from community colleges across America to receive this honor. Ms. Gonzalez was pictured in a two-page spread in the April 10 issue of USA Today . Almost 1,500 community colleges nationwide nominate students for the national competition, sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, national honor society for two-year colleges.
Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership accomplishments, and service to community.
Meanwhile, Karla graduates with an AA degree this spring, following two years of dedication to learning and to a life of service to others. She may attend Stanford University and expects to study international business with an emphasis on marketing, and then work for an international organization. She has an exceptional aptitude for languages particularly Spanish, English, Latin and French, says Alan Haffa. She says she selected PC because of its intense Classical Studies program which equips its students with the skills necessary to transfer to virtually any college or university. It helps students to grow and confront the world.