Six students from Redlands Community College were recently honored at the State Capitol by the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa for their outstanding academic achievement, record in the classroom and leadership ability.
Sophomores Kyla Bonds, Mustang, and Kenlynn Chaney, Cement, received national recognition
for demonstrating a strong commitment to their education, Redlands and their communities.
Bonds was one of 20 students nationally named to the All-USA Academic Team. She was
also selected as the New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar, while Chaney was named
the New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar. These New Century honors are awarded to
the top students in each state pursuing either transfer or workforce pathways.
Bonds, Chaney and sophomore Emily High, El Reno, were also named to the All-Oklahoma
Academic Team. This honor recognizes the state’s outstanding two-year college students
for their dedication to scholarship, leadership and community service.
Three Redlands students were also selected to receive the Oklahoma Association of
Community Colleges President’s Tuition Waiver Award for their academic excellence
and leadership. Recipients of this award include sophomores Ethan Gilliland, El Reno,
and Raygann Roark, Duncan, and freshman Hannah Swart, Kingfisher.
“I am incredibly proud of these students whose achievements reflect not only academic excellence, but a deep commitment to leadership and service,” said Dr. Jena Marr, president of Redlands and current OACC chair. “Their recognition at both the state and national levels speaks to their dedication, their character, and their ability to make a meaningful impact in their communities. They truly represent the very best of what two-years colleges can inspire.”