Morrisville State students receive awards

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MORRISVILLE, NY— Morrisville State College students were honored for their achievements during the 15th annual Liberal Arts Tea. The event is part of the college’s annual celebration of academic excellence.

The Liberal Arts Athlete-of-the-Year, presented to a student who is a role model in both athletics and academics, was presented to Fahraad Johnson, of Westbury, a liberal arts and sciences: humanities and social science student. A member of the college’s football team, Johnson was named to the first-team all-conference. He was also involved in many campus clubs and organizations, including the student athletic committee. 

The Applied Psychology Student-of-the-Year was Susan Miner, of Oneida. Miner was named to the college’s Dean’s List eight semesters. 

The recipient of the Criminal Justice Student-of-the-Year Award was Theresa Boisey, of Sherburne. Boisey was inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma, Mu Beta, the Morrisville chapter of the national honor society for criminal justice. In addition to her academic accolades, she participated in numerous community service events and served as a campus mentor.

The Humanities Student-of-the-Year Award was awarded to Haley Harrington, of Madison, a liberal arts and sciences: humanities and social science student who graduated in May. 

Brendan Shannon, of Stanhope, NJ, was named the Journalism Student-of-the-Year. Shannon served as a photo editor and sports editor of the college’s newspaper The CHIMES. A journalism and communication for online media bachelor degree student, who graduated in May, he was also a member of the men’s lacrosse team. 

Named the Science, Technology and Society Student-of-the-Year was Packard York Haynes, of Earlville. He actively participated in campus activities, including the Science Technology and Society Symposium Planning Committee and the Climates of Change Art, Poetry and Theatre Festival. 

The Social Science Student-of-the-Year Award was presented to Reynaldo Guerra, of the Bronx, a liberal arts and sciences: humanities and social science student who graduated in May. 

Sarah Childs, of Newark, was named the Teacher Education Transfer Student-of-the-Year. Childs, a liberal arts and sciences: teacher education transfer and equine major, was named to the Dean’s List and was also a student athlete. 

The Art and Doris Roberts Scholarship, based on exemplary student achievement, was presented to Maria Miner, of Cape Vincent, a liberal arts and sciences: math and science student. The scholarship honors Art Roberts, professor emeritus of humanities at Morrisville State College, and his wife, a college supporter. 

Morrisville State College’s curricula are enriched with applied learning and pave the way for opportunity at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses. An action-oriented, interactive learning lab, the college is a national leader in technology and has been lauded for its exemplary, innovative and effective community service programs. 

In addition to being named to the 2014 President’s Higher Community Education Service Honor Roll, the college was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as an institution in the top tier of the Best Regional Colleges list and ranked second among regional colleges nationwide for outperforming its anticipated graduation rate.