Hocking College student Shawn Yates was named nationally as the 2011 Ohio New Century Scholar.  A total of six Hocking students were named to the

(L to R): Jessie McDonald, Energy Institute PTK Advisor; Pat Chute, Perry Campus PTK Advisor; Kendra Wilson; Tim Davis; Andrew Leiterman; Chad Dillon; Shawn Yates; Giles Lee, Hocking Main Campus PTK Advisor; Troy Ping

All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, with three winning nationally.  In the history of the competition, Hocking College has only had five students placed nationally, including those recognized this year.

Yates, a second year Energy Institute student, will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Five other Hocking College students were recognized for their academic achievements and named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team. First Team members Chad Dillon, Andrew Leiterman and Yates will receive a $1,000 stipend.  Third Team members Timothy Davis, Troy Pingle and Kendra Wilson will receive a $250 certificate.

Additionally, at the national level, Yates was selected earlier this month as the recipient of the Guistwhite Scholarship, where he was awarded a $5,000 scholarship for baccalaureate studies.  Yates won every scholarship possible in this competition, including being the top scoring All-USA candidate in Ohio, earning him the designation of New Century Scholar.

Dillon was also selected nationally as a 2011 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar, winning $1,500.  Leiterman earned the national designation of 2011 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar, winning $1,000.

The selected students attended a luncheon in their honor April 28 at the Statehouse Atrium.  In his acceptance speech, Yates mentioned his appreciation for his Hocking College education. " The Hocking College Energy Institute has brightened my future, broadened my horizon, opened doors, and positioned my family for future success," Yates said.

The All-Ohio Academic Team program provides statewide recognition and cash scholarships to outstanding two-year college students.  Winners are selected based on academic performance, demonstration of leadership and community service involvement.  The national Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team and the New Century Scholars Program are sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Phi Theta Kappa and American Association of Community Colleges.

• LGBT Awareness Speech with guest speaker Kim Welter today at 5 p.m. in the Student Center.
• Holocaust Remembrance: The Diary of Anne Frank today at 6:30 p.m. at The Club House. 
• Holocaust Remembrance Exhibit on display all week in the Student Center, This exhibit is to remember the following people who were murdered by the Nazis which included:

*Jews- 5.9 million, 

*Soviet POW's- 3.3 million,

*Non-Jewish Poles- 1.8-2 million

*Romanis ('gypsies')- 220,000- 270,000
*People with disabilities - 200,000 - 250,000
*Homosexuals- 5,000 - 15,000
*Jehovahs Witnesses- 2,500 - 5,000

• Film Showing of Gran Torino in the student center on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Diversity Panel Discussion on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the student center.
• Spring Fling, where students will be able to participate in fun outdoor games and eat great food, on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.
• Cinco de Mayo Dance Friday at 8 p.m. in the student center. 

Hocking College provides a unique, innovative, and quality education in a supportive experience- based learning environment, preparing students for employment and transfer education opportunities, while teaching the value of lifelong learning, promoting diversity and developing citizens who are engaged in their local and global communities.