Two Warren Community College students were among 38 from throughout New Jersey who were honored at a special recognition event at the New Jersey State Museum on April 28 in Trenton. The 2022 New Jersey All-State Academic Team members from Warren, who are graduating this month, are Dina Shenouda of Phillipsburg and Meagan Taylor from Columbia.

The N.J. Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) annually honors the state’s most talented, innovative and dedicated community college students for their outstanding academic achievements and exceptional service to their communities and college as members of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for Community Colleges. 

“Two absolutely deserving students,” said WCCC President Dr. Will Austin. “Clearly they are among the elite in the state. We are very proud of them and know that they are on track to meet their career goals.”   

“These students truly exemplify the true power of Community Colleges,” noted NJCCC President Aaron Fichtner, Ph.D. “They worked incredibly hard to become the state’s very best Community College students. They have remarkable stories and serve as an inspiration to all of us.”

Shenouda, who will receive an Associate of Science in Biology degree, says that Warren, in addition to an education “gave me valuable advice about life. Everyone at Warren believed in me and helped me overcome my fears and doubts.”

Taylor, who will continue her education at Rutgers University in the fall, points out that as President of Warren’s PTK chapter, she was able to “develop leadership skills that will stay with me as I continue my academic journey.” She added that “Warren opened the door for me” when it seemed tough enough with a challenging personal schedule. Taylor will take with her an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Social Science degree. 

Phi Theta Kappa has recognized and encouraged scholarships among community college students for over 100 years while promoting the academic integrity of the community college associate degree. Students with grade point averages of 3.5 or higher are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa. 

The New Jersey Council of County Colleges joins the leadership of trustees and presidents to serve a resource that strengthens and supports the state’s 18 community colleges.