\nyear, dentist Dr. Barry Cates received this honor. Dr. Cates has provided dental care to residents of nursing homes in Central Florida for reduced fees and has volunteered with the Volusia County March of Dimes. He also participates in the annual Give Kid\u2019s a Smile Day, which provides free dental services to economically disadvantaged children.
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\nAmong the student honorees, 32 were named to the Who\u2019s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges program. The Who\u2019s Who organization creates a yearly academic publication that assembles a list of exceptional students in the United States. Students are included in the list based on campus leadership, meeting a minimum GPA requirement and their contributions to the community.<\/p>\n
Students were also recognized for their athletic achievements, academic accomplishments and community service.<\/p>\n
Additionally, awards were given to outstanding students who attend the Flagler\/Palm Coast, Deland, Deltona and New Smyrna Beach campuses.<\/p>\n
The most distinguished award, granted to only 14 students is an induction into the college\u2019s Hall of Fame. Awarded by the faculty, induction is based on academic achievement and leadership.<\/p>\n
\u201cI expect we will hear more about many education and move into their respective careers. I know they will all achieve great things,\u201d said Interim President Dr. Thomas LoBasso, who presented awards and spoke at the event.<\/p>\n
The awards convocation precedes the college\u2019s graduation ceremonies that will take place on Monday, May 18, at 2 p.m. for A.A. and Bachelor\u2019s degrees and 6:30 p.m. for A.S, A.A.S, Adult Education and Certificates. The Daytona State College Commencement Ceremonies will be held at the Ocean Center , 101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Caitlin Peterson In Motion Staff Writer Annually, Daytona State College holds an Outstanding Student Awards Convocation. This year, 175 students, three employees and one successful alumnus all received recognition for their hard work and contributions to the local community and the college. Dr. Michelle Lee, an associate professor of composition Continue reading Outstanding DSC students, faculty honored at 2015 Awards Convocation<\/span>