University of the Ozarks honored several of its students from the Pat Walker Teacher Education Program with a pinning ceremony on May 7 as part of Honors Day.
The pinning ceremony is a symbolic, time-honored tradition marking the occasion when students are formally welcomed into the teacher education program. The newest inductees received a pin that signifies their association with the teaching education program as well as their new affiliation with the teaching profession.
Among those who were recognized included, Clare Armstrong of Colorado Springs, Col.; Emily Fowler of Mulberry, Ark.; Tanner Russell of Ozark, Ark.; John Tyler Young of Bryant, Ark.; Drue Lindsey of Mountain Home, Ark.; Hailie Pledger of Ozark, Ark.; Kaylyn Chilton of Gravette, Ark.; Darcy Taylor of Clarksville, Ark.; Annie Nelligan of Fort Smith, Ark; Rebekah Guess of Clarksville, Ark.; Yadira Rodriguez of Kauffman, Texas; Phillip Drilling of Morrilton, Ark.; and Kya Schmidt of Greenwood, Ark.
Teacher education professors Pam Smith, Dr. Doris Metz, Leanita Pelts and Dr. Sergio Molina also participated in the ceremony.
Topics: Education