Clarissa Hinshaw

Emily Jacob

Heartland students selected for All-Illinois Academic Team

[March 13, 2015]  NORMAL - Two Heartland Community College students were chosen for the All-Illinois Academic Team, a distinguished honor for Illinois’ highest achieving community college students. Clarissa Hinshaw of Heyworth and Emily Jacob of Bloomington will attend a banquet on April 28 at the President Lincoln Hotel in Springfield to celebrate their academic achievement.

Phi Theta Kappa honor society (PTK), two-year college presidents and community college state associations co-sponsor the All-State Academic Teams in 32 states. To qualify for the All-Illinois Academic Team, nominees must meet the following requirements:

• Member of PTK
• Minimum 3.5 GPA
• Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours
• Actively engaged in the school and community

Hinshaw and Jacob were nominated by Heartland officials and completed a vigorous application process. Both will receive a medallion and certificate at the April luncheon as well as an opportunity to be on the All-USA Academic Team.
 

“It’s quite an honor to be nominated to the All-Illinois Academic Team,” said Sarah Diel-Hunt, associate vice president for academic affairs at HCC. “Clarissa and Emily are outstanding students and community members and are well deserving of this recognition.”

Hinshaw is a psychology major, a member of HCC’s Honors Program and has been on the dean’s list every semester. She plans to graduate HCC in the spring and transfer to a four-year university in the fall. Jacob is majoring in elementary special education and is involved in the HALO peer mentoring program at the College. She is also graduating this spring and transferring to Illinois State University to major in special education.

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[Becky Gropp, Heartland Community College]