Student Named Coca-Cola Silver Scholar

Karina laureano Ruiz has been named a Coca Cola Silver Scholar.

Student Named Coca Cola Silver Scholar

      Walters State Community College sophomore Karina Laureano Ruiz, a pre-dental hygiene major from Morristown, has been named a Coca Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar.
      Ruiz is one of 50 students nationwide to receive this honor. This honor includes a  $1,250 scholarship from the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation. The award is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.
      “Karina has distinguished herself through scholarship, leadership and service to the college,” said Dr. Tony Miksa, president of Walters State. “I congratulate Karina on this honor and wish her the best as she transfers to complete her bachelor’s degree.”
      While a student, Ruiz served as vice president of fellowship for the Walters State PTK chapter and served as a student tutor for anatomy and physiology. She is employed at Wal-Mart. Her education at Walters State has been funded by a Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Hope Lottery Scholarship. She will earn her associate of science in May.
      “The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa to make it possible for more deserving students to achieve their educational goals and support tomorrow’s global community leaders.”