April 11, 2018
East Central Community College sophomores Reagan Gorgas of Decatur and Laicon Partain of Sebastopol were named to the 2018 Phi Theta Kappa Community and Junior Colleges All-Mississippi Academic Team.
The All-Mississippi Community College Academic Team recognizes scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of students enrolled in the state’s two-year colleges.
Gorgas, a kinesiology major who plans to become a physical therapist, was one of 15 students named to the First Team. She received a $1,000 scholarship.
She is a President’s List scholar and was selected HEADWAE Student of the Year. She serves as co-editor of the yearbook, vice president of scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa, co-president of Warrior Corps, president of Catholic Campus Ministries, and president of Students Against Destructive Decisions. She is a member of Phi Beta Lambda, concert choir and Warrior Corps and served as vice president of her freshman class.
Gorgas is a graduate of Newton County High School and is the daughter of Dan and Lisa Gorgas of Decatur.
Partain, an accounting major who also plans to become a physical therapist, was one of 48 students named to the Second Team.
A President’s List scholar, she serves as vice president of service for Phi Theta Kappa, secretary of DECA and is a member of the Wall O’ Sound Marching Band, concert choir, Warrior Corps and Jazz Band.
Partain is a graduate of Newton County High School and is the daughter of Robbie and Vivian Partain of Sebastopol.
They were honored along with other outstanding community and junior college students from across the state during an event in Jackson.
Both honorees received medallions, certificates, and printed resolutions from the Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives.
The All-Mississippi Academic Team program is coordinated by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges and the Mississippi Community College Board.
East Central Community College sophomore Reagan Gorgas (second from right) of Decatur was named to the 2018 Phi Theta Kappa Community and Junior Colleges All-Mississippi Academic First Team. Also shown are ECCC PTK sponsors (from left) James Miller, Jenna Wright, and Dr. Amanda Walton; and ECCC President Dr. Billy Stewart (right). (Photo courtesy of Southwest Mississippi Community College)
East Central Community College sophomore Laicon Partain (second from right) of Sebastopol was named to the 2018 Phi Theta Kappa Community and Junior Colleges All-Mississippi Academic Second Team. Also shown are ECCC PTK sponsors (from left) James Miller, Jenna Wright, and Dr. Amanda Walton; and ECCC President Dr. Billy Stewart (right). (Photo courtesy of Southwest Mississippi Community College)
