Two MCC students named to All-Texas Academic Team

May 30, 2023

A pair of McLennan Community College students were named to the 2023 All-Texas Academic Team, recognizing high achieving college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. More than 180 students were honored at the 2023 All-Texas Academic Team Medallion Ceremony at the University of Texas at Dallas in April. MCC honorees include Joseline Amador and Shountel Cotton.

Amador, who was born in Waco and grew up in Honduras, received an Associate of Arts in General Academics this spring. She plans to transfer to the University of Texas this fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree is studio art and a master’s degree in art to become an art professor. While at MCC, she was an active member of Phi Theta Kappa, serving as co-president.

Cotton, a native of Waco now living in Marlin, maintained a 4.0 GPA while receiving an Associate of Arts in Teaching, EC-12 Generalist this spring. While at MCC, she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and served as a peer mentor and new student orientation leader. A single mom of three boys, Cotton plans to transfer to Texas Tech University to obtain a bachelor’s degree and hopes to be a math teacher in grades 4-8.