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Hendry/Glades Alumna Crystal Gomez Named Chancellor’s Student of the Month

Jan 17, 2014

JANUARY 17, 2014 – LABELLE, FLA. – Edison State College Hendry Glades Center alumna Crystal Gomez was recently selected as the Florida College System Chancellor’s Student of the Month. Students selected for this honor are chosen for their exceptional leadership skills, academic success or community service.

“Crystal worked hard to make the Hendry Glades Center a community for our students,” said Arenthia Herren, faculty librarian, Edison State College Hendry Glades Center. “If there was an event, Crystal was there helping out. She was Student Government Association (SGA) president and a peer architect for the Cornerstone class. She was not only active in student life activities but was a great student in the classroom and a great member of the community working with the local theater group's summer children's camp.”

“I have always tried to be a part of community outreach,” Gomez said. “When I started at Edison State College, I found that I also wanted to help those closer to home. I was happy to be a part of the Edison State Student Government Association and being able to make if even a minute difference in the life of even one student. I'm happy for the opportunities that I had at Edison State College and am grateful for all that I learned from being a part of such a great community.”

About the Florida College System: The Florida College System is a network of 28 community colleges, colleges and state colleges serving nearly a million Floridians. The system is the primary point of access to higher education in Florida, enrolling returning adult students and 65 percent of recent high school graduates.

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Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Florida’s largest, most accessible and ranked nationally as one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Serving more than 24,000 students per year regionally, nationally, and internationally, students are also active in a wide variety of clubs and programs that cater to their interests. Nationally, Edison State is ranked 45th among associate degree producers and 26th for its prestigious associate producing Nursing program.

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