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Director Public Relations

Labette Community College

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Operation Excel Names Student of the Month

 

Operation Excel, a federally funded Student Support Services TRIO Grant at Labette Community College, has named Lonnie Drake Student of the Month for September 2007. Since 1990 this federal grant has helped over 3,000 students meet their educational goals.

 

Students of the Month must maintain at least a 2.7 GPA, and use OE services such as workshops, tutoring, and counseling/transferring support. Community service is also part of the selection criteria.

 

Drake, a sophomore majoring in art and resident of Parsons, plans to transfer to a four-year university to complete his education. He really appreciates the support Operation Excel has given him. They have always been there to answer any questions and provide the services for a successful college experience.

 

He is active in his church’s Angel food ministry and a board member of Habitat for Humanity. He was raised in a small community where everyone helps each other and he continues to support that idea.