Florida State University welcomed 39 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this fall.
Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research and service.
The induction ceremony was held virtually this fall due to COVID-19.
“We are proud to welcome this new group of inductees to the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society,” said Amy Hecht, vice president for Student Affairs. “They are a wonderful representation of the university, and we are pleased to give them recognition for their involvement bettering the campus and community.”
To become an inductee of the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society, 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, both of which make the students more marketable to potential employers or graduate programs.
“As Garnet and Gold Scholars, your achievement speaks to your desire to make the most of your Florida State education and reflects well on the values of this university,” said President John Thrasher. “You have set a shining example for your fellow students and for all those who will follow in your footsteps. I am so proud of you.”
Students were inducted into the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society during a special virtual ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 8. The inductees, along with their state, hometown and academic major(s), are:
FLORIDA
Altamonte Springs
Tamara Gluck, Social Work, Editing, Writing & Media
Boca Raton
Salma Garcia Moreno, Environmental Science
Bonifay
Isabella Taylor Scott, Professional Communication
Bradenton
Logan Bell, Clinical Professions
Cocoa
LaShea Reddick, Political Science, Sociology
Coral Springs
Amelia England, International Affairs, Political Science
Gillian Gaeta , Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences
Estero
Alida Desic, Interdisciplinary Social Science
Fort Lauderdale
Lionzy Tanis, Interdisciplinary Social Science
Hollywood
Stacey Alphonse, Political Science, Criminology
Abigail Francois, Criminology
Jacksonville
Madison Amaral, Criminology, International Affairs
Marathon
Alyssa Turner, Biological Science
Melbourne
Helen McSorley, Economics, International Affairs
Miami
Valeria Baduell, Economics
Michelle Grand, Civil Engineering
David Ramos, Instrumental Music Education
Kristi Reno, Psychology
Niceville
Alexandria Tolbert, Political Science
Ocala
Melissa Tillery, Social Work, Political Science
Catherine Sombat, Advertising
Orlando
Logan Anderson, Public Health
Nicole Bellonzi, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences — Clinical Professions
Alexandra Sublette, Psychology
Panama City
Nora Albibi, Biochemistry
Pensacola
Madelyn Dimitroff, Cell Molecular Neuroscience
St. Cloud
Logan MacMillan, Political Science, English, History, International Affairs
St. Petersburg
Sarah Osborn, Computer Science
Sunrise
Regan Williams, Biological Science
Tampa
Emily Powell, Psychology
Michelle Dobin, Political Science, International Affairs
Tarpon Springs
Miranda Lough, Criminology, Psychology
Winter Park
Paige Massengale, Finance
GEORGIA
Marietta
Nicole Vignone, Family and Child Science
MINNESOTA
St. Cloud
Nathen Mergen, Criminology
NEW YORK
Buffalo
Victoria Krentz, Psychology
TEXAS
Frisco
Catherine Rothman, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences — Clinical Professions
VIRGINIA
Fairfax
Olivia Stephenson, Criminology, International Affairs, Russian
Williamsburg
Amelia Jacobs, International Affairs