In February 2025, I was honored to receive the $1,500 Coca-Cola Academic Gold Team Scholarship through Phi Theta Kappa. This award is given to outstanding community college students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service. The Coca-Cola Academic Gold Team Scholarship is part of a program recognizing students at two-year colleges. Recipients are selected based on their contributions to academics and their communities, as well as their potential to succeed in future endeavors.Â