Benjamin Hall, a 2007 graduate of Polk County High School and son of Richard and Angela Hall of Columbus, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Montreat College in May with a bachelor of science degree in biology, with a pre-medical concentration.
Hall was recently named outstanding biology graduate at the college’s honors convocation ceremony. This award is presented to a graduating senior in the biology program who has demonstrated excellence in academics, Christ-like character and compelling leadership qualities.
Hall was also awarded the Kim Denise Trapnell servant leader award, established in 1994 in honor of Kim Denise Trapnell, an outstanding example of student leadership.
Hall was given a scholarship pin, which is awarded to graduates receiving a bachelor’s degree who have fulfilled the requirements for dean’s list (3.50-3.89 GPA) or distinguished scholars’ list (3.90 or above GPA) for six consecutive semesters. He was also a member of Alpha Chi, one of the three most prestigious national honor societies. Membership is based on good reputation and character, rank in the top 10 percent of the junior and senior classes and regular student status at Montreat College no less than one academic year prior to election.
Hall was named 2010 male athlete of the year, and was an active member on the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) leadership team. He also won the champions of character award, an honor given to one male and one female student in the Appalachian Athletic Conference.
Stephanie Luedi, a 2003 graduate of Polk County High School and daughter of Kim and Susan Luedi of Tryon, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Montreat College in May with a bachelor of science degree in environmental studies. Luedi was recently named outstanding environmental studies graduate at the college’s honors convocation ceremony. This award is given to a graduating senior within the environmental studies major. Award recipients are chosen by department faculty. Luedi was also on the dean’s list and distinguished scholars’ list maintaining a GPA average 3.5-3.89 and 3.90 and above per semester.
Montreat College is a Christ-centered liberal arts institution.
– article submitted by Annie Poetker