HCTC students Ronda Bowen of Chavies and Christian Callihan (on left) of Hazard were
honored as members of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System's 2012 All-Academic
Team during the 11th annual KCTCS Student Academic Achievement luncheon held recently
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville. They are congratulated by HCTC President
Dr. Steve Greiner (center). Students from each of the 16 KCTCS colleges were chosen
for the All-Academic Team based on a rigorous selection process that focuses on academic
performance and campus involvement. Each member of the All-Academic Team received
a $500 gift from their college, as well as scholarship opportunities to continue their
education from 28 Kentucky public and private universities. Students were honored
during ceremonies held Wednesday, May 16. The 2012 KCTCS All-Academic Team Scholars
are part of a national program sponsored by national honor society Phi Theta Kappa,
USA Today and the American Association of Community Colleges.