Florida State University welcomed 93 new inductees, 22 of whom are students in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this spring.
Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduates who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research and service.
To become an inductee, students must meet the engagement criteria and submit a synthesis reflection project in their final semester before graduation. Participants are recognized during graduation and receive a designation on their official university transcript, which makes the students more marketable to potential employers and graduate programs.
The 22 COSSPP inductees, along with their state, hometown, and academic major(s), are:
Florida
Davie
Chloe Wain, Political Science; Editing, Writing, and Media; Economics
DeLand
Reece Windjack, Choral Music Education; Political Science
Delray Beach
Eli McKown-Dawson, Political Science
Ft. Lauderdale
Liat Hakmon, Political Science; Interdisciplinary Social Science
Ft. Myers
Carly McGovern, Environment and Society; Political Science
Jacksonville
Caroline Giddens, Public Relations; Political Science
Miami
Diana Morillo, International Affairs: Concentration in Public Administration
Fatima Verona, Economics; Public Health
Katherine Guzman, Public Health; Human Development and Family Science
Keilly Miranda Torres, Political Science
Mariana Dos Santos, International Affairs; Interdisciplinary Social Science
Niceville
Melanie Hart, Public Health; Biological Science
Pembroke Pines
Camila Aponte, Political Science; International Affairs
Ponte Vedra Beach
Sophie Barley, International Affairs; Asian Studies: Emphasis in Business
St. Petersburg
Harrison Betz, International Affairs; Spanish
Tampa
Andy Sebek, Economics; Accounting
Weston
Arianna Garcia, Political Science
Sarah Gibson, Political Science; Interdisciplinary Social Science
Winter Garden
Olivia Klepk, Political Science; Sociology
Michigan
East Lansing
Ainsley Coty, Political Science; History
Texas
Flower Mound
Jared Dasher, Political Science
Humble
Kaitlin Bell, Business Management; International Affairs