Carmel’s own Victoria Simmons among Top 10 Seniors at Franklin College

(First row, from left) Kerr, Sanchez, Nyamadzawo, Johnson, and Simmons. (Second row, from left) Baker, Elliott, Christopher, Roberts, and Black. Not pictured: Pankratz and Wilkerson. (Photo provided)

Franklin College bestowed several awards at the Annual Student Involvement Awards ceremony on April 26. One of the highlights of the event was the unveiling of the Top Ten Seniors.

The recipients are chosen based on their academic excellence (a minimum of 3.0 grade-point average); leadership on campus, both inside and outside the classroom; and their embodiment of the college’s values. Due to a tie, the awards were presented to 12 outstanding seniors this year.

Victoria Simmons, daughter of Steven and Georgia Simmons of Carmel, majored in sociology and criminal justice. While at Franklin, she was a member of the Women’s Lacrosse Team serving as Captain, Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society and a Lead Student Ambassador.

The other students include:

  • Libby Baker, Greenwood
  • Clayton Black, Troy, Ohio
  • Armani Christopher, Gary
  • Annah Elliott, Martinsville
  • JaSaun Johnson, Indianapolis
  • Devyn Kerr, Cedar Grove
  • Rutendo Nyamadzawo, Harambe, Zimbabwe
  • Samantha Pankratz, Stevensville, Mich.
  • Zachary Roberts, Zionsville
  • Antonio Sánchez, Franklin
  • Kody Wilkerson, Michigan City