Garnet & Gold Scholar Society welcomes 16 new inductees during virtual ceremony

Florida State University welcomed 16 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this summer during a virtual induction ceremony Thursday, nine of whom hail from departments in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research and service.

“We are proud to welcome this new group of inductees to the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society,” said Amy Hecht, vice president for Student Affairs. “They are a wonderful representation of the university, and we are pleased to give them recognition for their involvement bettering the campus and community.”

To become an inductee of the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society, students must meet the engagement criteria and submit a synthesis reflection project in their final semester before graduation. Participants are recognized during graduation and receive a designation on their official university transcript, both of which make the students more marketable to potential employers or graduate programs.

“As Garnet and Gold Scholars, your achievement speaks to your desire to make the most of your Florida State education and reflects well on the values of this university,” said President John Thrasher. “You have set a shining example for your fellow students and for all those who will follow in your footsteps. I am so proud of you.”

The inductees, along with their state/country, hometown and academic major(s), are:

COLORADO

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Faith Matson, Editing, Writing, and Media

FLORIDA

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

MacKenzie Ellis, Behavioral Neuroscience

Phabie Jean, Psychology

Gainesville, Florida

Joshua Shultz, Geology and Environmental Science

Jacksonville, Florida

Thomas Ossi, International Affairs and Political Science

Lakeland, Florida

Charlie Gardner, Finance and International Affairs

Miami, Florida

Juliette Sosa, Biological Science

North Palm Beach, Florida

Madison Hayes, Studio Art and Art History

Ocala, Florida

Hanya Noussier, Advertising

Orlando, Florida

Hana Grubb, Biochemistry

Oviedo, Florida

Allen Byrd, Economics and Philosophy

Parkland, Florida

Chris Gutierrez, Psychology and Social Work

Pensacola, Florida

Hunter Welch, History

Sarasota, Florida

Max Kunkel, Political Science

Tampa, Florida

Shannyn Reigle, Political Science

SPAIN

Madrid, Spain

Volga Acebes del Castillo, Management Information Systems and Geography