Herkimer County, NY (WIBX) - Several Herkimer County Community College students were chosen to receive the "Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges Award." The students -- recognized for their outstanding achievements -- were presented with the awards during a ceremony in HCCC's Cogar Gallery yesterday. Officials say, "Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges" is an annual awards program honoring the nation's leading junior college students.

The awards were presented to the following students:
  • Alicia Agne, Herkimer, NY
  • Nicole Baker, Ilion, NY
  • Edward Cribley, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
  • Jordanna Dodge, Frankfort, NY
  • Mackenzie Evans, Rome, NY
  • Janine Johnson, Mohawk, NY
  • Mary K. Maneen, Frankfort, NY
  • Rachel May, Central Square, NY
  • Briaunna McKinley, Utica, NY
  • Lindsey Monroe, Sherburne, NY
  • Breanna Ostrander, Cooperstown, NY
  • Gustavo Pereira, West Yarmouth, MA
  • Nicole Rienzo, Utica, NY
  • Alyssa Sanders, Amsterdam, NY
  • Nina Stoecke, Middleville, NY
  • Katelyn Van Nort, Herkimer, NY
  • Patricia Villano, Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Heather Yager, Camden, NY.

Pictured from left: Dean of Students Matthew Hawes, President Ann Marie Murray, Gustavo Pereira, Heather Yager, Nicole Baker, Edward Cribley, Alicia Agne, Mary K. Maneen, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Donald J. Snyder, Breanna Ostrander, Nina Stoecke, Nicole Rienzo, Alyssa Sanders, Katelyn Van Nort and Awards and Recognition Committee Chair Karen Jones.

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