Herkimer College Students Honored with Phi Theta Kappa All-New York Academic Scholar Award

Herkimer County Community College students, Rhiannon Steele and Jayre Reynoso-Alcantara, are two of only 77 students from across New York State to be honored with the Phi Theta Kappa All-New York Academic Scholar Award.

Steele and Reynoso-Alcantara received their awards during a luncheon at the New York State Museum in Albany on Tuesday, March 8.

SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher said, “Phi Theta Kappa selects community college students from throughout New York State and the nation who have improved their local community in some way.”

In attendance was Senator James L. Seward stating, “Rhiannon and Jayre have accomplished a great deal while on campus and I am certain great things lie ahead for both – thanks in no small part to the fine education they are receiving at Herkimer County Community College.”

Steele, of Little Falls, serves as president of the Student Government Association and as the student member of the Board of Trustees. She also is a student ambassador and student-athlete at Herkimer. She plans to transfer to SUNY Poly or Utica College to continue her education in business.
Reynoso-Alcantara, of Hudson, is a member of the Travel Club at Herkimer, and plans to continue her education in the field of business at the College of Saint Rose.

Herkimer College President Cathleen C. McColgin said, “Congratulations to both Rhiannon and Jayre for receiving this prestigious award. Their hard work and commitment is evident through their achievements and contributions to the Herkimer College community. We are so very proud of them!”
The Phi Theta Kappa honor society is the international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs, particularly community college and junior colleges.

Photo Attached: Pictured from left: Herkimer College President Cathleen C. McColgin, Jayre Reynoso-Alcantara, Rhiannon Steele and Senator James L. Seward.