AC recognizes outstanding academic achievements at Honors Convocation

Each spring, Amarillo College recognizes its most outstanding students at a formal and celebratory Honors Convocation, which this year was conducted on Sunday, April 14 at the Amarillo Civic Center.

The College commends and congratulates the following students for their significant academic achievements.

Academic Excellence Awards

These students represent the top 1% of the overall College enrollment by maintaining a 4.0 grade point average (straight “A” average), with 18 or more hours, during their enrollment at Amarillo College. 

View Academic Excellence Award recipients.

 Alpha Beta Gamma International Business Honor Society

The members of this national Business honor society must maintain a 3.6 grade point average in a business major.
*Denotes Multiple Award Recipient.

  • Carlee Garrison*
  • Joy McDonald*
  • Angel Tefertiller
  • Brandon Watson

Blue Blazers

Members are nominated by Amarillo College faculty and staff based on grade point average and sophomore standing. Blue Blazers serve as the student hosts of Amarillo College.
*Denotes Multiple Award Recipient.

  • Shaylee Fairchild*
  • Arianna Given
  • Mahkayla Nguyen*
  • Jasmine Quintana
  • Erica Valdez*
  • Mayzie Zinck*

Phi Theta Kappa Members

Members of AC’s Beta Eta Chapter of the national honor society for community colleges must have earned at least 12 semester hours with a 3.5 or higher-grade point average.

View Phi Theta Kappa Members.

Presidential Scholar Honors Program

The Presidential Scholar Honors Program is a learning community geared for motivated, intellectually curious students who appreciate a unique approach to learning. Students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average.
*Denotes Multiple Award Recipient.

  • Evan Adams*
  • JP Butoto
  • Abrham Cruz-Herrera
  • Bradley Dalpaz*
  • Brenna Decker
  • Kalyssa Esquivel
  • Samantha Fields*
  • Connor Frausto
  • Emerald Hteewahnaing*
  • Denascia Johnson*
  • Jared Johnson*
  • Jetta Lewis
  • Maiya Maldonado
  • Nhu Phan*
  • Arleth Saucedo*
  • Jake Seitz*
  • Kristin Sihaphonh
  • Kaden Snyder*
  • Madisen Stewart*
  • Peyton Tijerina*
  • Erica Valdez*
  • Thiri Win*
  • Kayla Wright*

Regents Excellence & Achievement Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to the top 10% and 15% of area high school graduating classes, and students must maintain a 3.5 or 3.0 grade point average (respectively) during their enrollment at Amarillo College.

View Regents Award recipients.

Special Awards

All-USA Academic Team Award
*Denotes Multiple Award Recipient.

Scholarship Funding is made possible through the Amarillo College Foundation 2022/2023 Annual Campaign

  • Evan Adams*
  • Argenis Cunha*

Artle J. Lynn Engineering Award

  • Katie Schilling*

Hinkson Memorial Campus Outstanding Student Award

  • Hirayma Rocha*

Moore County Campus Outstanding Student Award

  • Gay Ku Paw

Outstanding Major Awards

Students are selected by Amarillo College faculty based on academic standing, growth while at Amarillo College, work within the department, and potential for contribution to the major area.

View Outstanding Major Award recipients.

STEM Scholars

STEM Scholars are students in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics pathway. They completed an application into the scholars program, have earned at least 30 credit hours, and are active in the program. They must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
*Denotes Multiple Award Recipient.

  • Aden Cothrin
  • Alexander Wooten
  • Brooke Trayler
  • Dalton Peoples
  • Daniel Guillen
  • Daphne Ervin*
  • Dominic Narvaez
  • Elena Munoz
  • Isabella Contreras
  • Le Phan*
  • Mee M Su
  • Mia Arguijo
  • Ramses Boukinda
  • Tara Lincoln
  • Xyander Renteria