Two Herkimer Students Named to Phi Theta Kappa All-State Community College Academic Team

Herkimer County Community College students Keegan Connolly and Jamie Rogers were named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-State Community College Academic Team. They were recognized at a ceremony held at the New York State Museum in Albany NY, on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Phi Theta Kappa, community college presidents and community college state associations sponsor All-State Community College Academic Team ceremonies in 38 participating states.

Keegan Connolly, of Little Falls NY, was a Phi Theta Kappa member at Herkimer College for two semesters. As a member of the College's Honor Society, he participated in community service projects like the Highway Road Cleanup and the Humane Society Cleanup. After completing his General Studies degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Connolly transferred to Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and is on track to graduate in the spring 2019 semester.

Jamie Rogers, of Newburgh NY, is a paralegal major. After graduation, she plans to begin her career as a paralegal and continue her education. She plans to eventually attend law and become a lawyer. Rogers hopes to use her skills to provide legal services to low income individuals, and offer pro bono work for animal rights cases.

Phi Theta Kappa is a community for high-achieving, 2-year college students, to recognition academic success, and give a path to the future.