Florida State University welcomed 35 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this fall during an induction ceremony on Wednesday.
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.
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, making the students more marketable to potential employers or graduate programs.
The inductees, along with their hometowns and academic major(s), are:
Florida
Apopka
Alden Drackley, Political Science
Boca Raton
Justine Andal, Psychology
Emily Visconti, Exercise Physiology
Fort Myers
Alexandra Music, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Gainesville
Andrew Brasington, Biological Science
Hollywood
Rebecca Kanter, Sociology
Jacksonville
Lauryn Feacher, Psychology
Lighthouse Point
Kade Raynor, Environmental Science
Miami
Geanny Arboleda, Psychology
Rocio Diaz, Clinical Professions
Ana Dolorit, Literature, Media and Culture
Melanie Millo, Music and Liberal Arts
Niceville
Julia Freeman, Music Education (Instrumental)
North Point
Nicholas Parisi, Psychology
Orange Park
Jack Tolbert, Political Science
Orlando
Kaleigh Herz, Psychology
Aaron Russo, Management
Carlisle Ziesig, Creative Writing
Pembroke Pines
Nicole Perez, Clinical Professions
Perry
Ameer Khodr, Biological Science
Spring Hill
Alyson Burzumato, Human Development and Family Sciences
St. Augustine
Mackenzie Campbell, International Affairs
St. Petersburg
Morgan Barnes, Nursing
Tallahassee
Raghad Hamad, Media and Communication Studies
Catherine Lehman, Human Development and Family Sciences
Nathalie Salamo, Psychology
Alyssa Szorcsik, Nursing
Tarpon Springs
Isabella Bayramov, Behavioral Neuroscience
Weeki Wachee
Jared Gould, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Winter Garden
Melinda Sligar, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Kentucky
Lexington
Kayla Duncan, Music Therapy
Oklahoma
Edmond
Olivia Griffing, Biological Science
Republic of Panama
Panama City
Laura Pellini, Studio Art
New Jersey
Edgewater
Megan Schanker, Media and Communication Studies
New York
New York
Ryan Rankine, Psychology and Family and Child Sciences