East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Honors College has selected the 2016 Midway Honors Scholars, who are recognized as exceptional students transferring to the university.
Applicants must have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at their previous school and must either hold an associate degree or have earned at least 30 credit hours of course work. In addition to gaining admission to ETSU, students must complete a separate application, obtain letters of recommendation, prepare a résumé and submit an essay.
Among this year’s Midway Honors Scholars are:
Jessica Heacock, of Court House, will study interior design and business management at ETSU. A graduate of Atlantic Cape Community College, she is starting her own business making soaps and scrubs. She is a Vacation Bible School and nursery volunteer at First United Methodist Church and Ocean City Baptist Church. Her parents are Henry and Diane Heacock of Court House.
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