2003-04 Mantz & Herda
GCC students Stefanie Mantz and Sarah Herda have been nominated to the All-USA Academic Team, a national competition sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa and USA Today . The competition recognizes scholarly achievements of students enrolled in community, technical, and junior colleges. Nominees are chosen on the basis of outstanding grade point averages; participation in honors programs; awards, honors, and recognition for academic achievement and service to the college and the community.
Stefanie Mantz
Stefanie plans to continue her studies at the University of Arizona in the pre-dentistry program. She is a member of the GCC Lady Gaucho's Basketball team and has a 3.7 GPA at GCC. Since the death of her father from cancer, Stefanie has become involved in raising funds through the 3 Day Walk for Breast Cancer. You can support Stefanie and her fund raising goals by searching for her name and making a donation at the website at http://www.the3day.org/ .
Sarah Herda
Sarah will attend either NAU or ASU to major in photography. She maintains a 3.74 GPA at GCC, and will graduate in May 2004 with an Associates Degree in Art. Sarah is involved in her church where she works with young children and participates in the College and Career group. Additionally, she is employed part time by Walgreens as a cosmetician.
Either the President of each college or a committee designated by the President selects two students to represent the college in the competition. All-Arizona team members receive full-tuition scholarships to the state university of their choice in addition to cash awards and are entered in the National Team competition. Members of the National First Team each receive a $2,500 cash stipend. Academic Team nominees also have the opportunity to apply for the Phi Theta Kappa Washington, D.C. Internship Program, with positions available at the U.S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, Association of Community College Trustees, American Association of Community Colleges, and Phi Beta Kappa. [More]
