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Religious Studies Student receives Citizen Scholarship

December 16, 2016 by Laurie Wilson

Congratulations to Jagger Deed, Kimberleigh Eng, Caroline Finnell, Alexis “Ali” Jemes, Michelle Pellegrino and Victoria “Tori” York!
Congratulations to Jagger Deed, Kimberleigh Eng, Caroline Finnell, Alexis “Ali” Jemes, Michelle Pellegrino and Victoria “Tori” York!

The Missouri State University Board of Governors designated six students as the 2016-17 Citizen Scholars at its meeting today (Dec. 15). But what makes a good citizen scholar? These students were selected for their dedication to the public affairs mission of the university through course work, activities and service-learning opportunities.

“The drive that these students demonstrate is incredible,” said Carrie Tergin, Board of Governors member who served on the selection committee. “I am impressed by their academic rigor as well as the many ways that they find to give back to the community and to the world. It makes me really excited to see what they will do in the future.”

The 2016-17 Citizen Scholars

The recipients of the Citizen Scholar Award are:

  • Jaggar Deed, a graduate student from Republic, Missouri, pursuing a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in health promotion and wellness management
  • Kimberleigh Eng, a graduate student from Woodbridge, Virginia, pursuing a master’s in business administration
  • Caroline Finnell, a junior from Chesterfield, Missouri, majoring in dietetics
  • Alexis “Ali” Jemes, a senior religious studies major from Independence, Missouri
  • Michelle Pellegrino, a senior from Saint Peters, Missouri, triple-majoring in economics, mathematics and modern language
  • Victoria “Tori” York, a senior from Highlandville, Missouri, majoring in English education

“Boundless – that’s a word I’d use to describe the Citizen Scholar,” added Tergin. “I don’t think these students see the hurdles the rest of us see. They’re living and leading with purpose.”

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