(Monaca,Pa) Two of Community College of Beaver County’s students have been honored by the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges for their academic excellence as part of its 26th Annual All-Pennsylvania Academic Team. They will receive a scholarship for their transfer to state schools to continue their education. The award provides two years of tuition at any Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education university. You can read a short Bio of both students below:

 

Kayleigh Burke is studying engineering and is preparing to transfer to Slippery Rock University to study Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. A member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and the current PTK Chapter President, she carries a 4.0 GPA, has been named to the CCBC President’s List, and is actively involved in many on and off-campus extracurriculars, including Breast Cancer Awareness fundraisers, Science Club, Fresh Check Awareness Day, Honors in Action Project, Beaver County Humane Society, and Club Fair. A first-generation college student, she works as a caregiver and tutor and resides in Rochester, Pa.

Alexis Halvin is studying biological and biomedical sciences and is preparing to transfer to Clarion University to earn her Doctorate in dentistry. A member of PTK and current PTK Secretary/Treasurer, she carries a 4.0 GPA, has been named to the Dean’s and President’s List, and participated in many activities on campus: Breast Cancer Awareness and Mental Health Awareness fundraisers, cards for Veterans Salute Breakfast, Club Fair, and new student orientation. She also volunteers at local science fairs, the North American Hawk Migration Foundation, Will of the Warrior, and the Beaver County Humane Society. She works as a caregiver and resides in Industry, Pa.