Two Northeast Texas Community College sophomores have been named 2016 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Ryan-Rose Mendoza of Mount Pleasant and Dylan McConnell of Pittsburg were among only 200 students worldwide†to†receive†this honor and a $1,000 scholarship.
The purpose of the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship program is to provide new Phi Theta Kappa members with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in a two-year college in order to develop leadership potential through participation in Society programs.
"I was so excited to hear that I received the Coca-Cola Leader of Promise scholarship. It is such an honor to know that I was chosen from so many outstanding Phi Theta Kappa members," Mendoza said.
Mendoza, of Mount Pleasant, is the current President of Alpha Mu Chi, NTCC's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. She is also an Honors Scholar in Honors Northeast, an officer in the Student Government Association (SGA) and Amigos Unidos and a staff writer for the Eagle student newspaper.
"Phi Theta Kappa is opening so many doors for me and my fellow members. I am very honored to receive this award and I am looking forward to an amazing year with Alpha Mu Chi," McConnell said.
McConnell, of Pittsburg, is the Vice President of Fundraising for Alpha Mu Chi and serves as Managing Editor of The Eagle. She is also an officer in SGA and Amigos Unidos.
This is the fourth year in a row NTCC has received at least one Coca-Cola Leader of Promise award.
