CCC Students Named to Prestigious All-Kansas Academic Team

  • Posted April 16, 2025
Dr. Marlon Thornburg, Chiquisia Clemons, Wesliann McCartney, and David Baldwin pose for a photo at the PTK All-Kansas Academic Team Luncheon.

Pictured Right to Left: Dr. Marlon Thornburg, Chiquisia Clemons, Wesliann McCartney, and David Baldwin.

[Coffeyville, KS]—Coffeyville Community College (CCC) is proud to announce that three outstanding students have been recognized as recipients of the All-Kansas Academic Team award. The students and members of the CCC Leadership Team traveled to Topeka on Friday, April 11th, to be recognized along with other All-Kansas recipients from Kansas community colleges. This prestigious honor highlights students who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, leadership, and service to their communities.

The All-Kansas Academic Team is part of the national Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Academic Team program, which celebrates the top community college students across 39 participating states. Recipients are nominated by their campuses and selected based on their academic excellence and commitment to both leadership and community involvement. Campuses are allowed to nominate up to two students in each of two categories: Transfer and Workforce.

This year, CCC proudly recognized the following students at the All-Kansas Academic Team Luncheon:

  • Wesliann McCartney – Education (Transfer to Fort Hays State University)
  • Chiquisia Clemons – Business (Transfer, undecided university)
  • Taylor Gray – Automotive Technology (Workforce)
     

“We are incredibly proud of our students who have been named to the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa All-Kansas Academic Team. This honor is a testament to their dedication, academic excellence, and the hard work they’ve invested in both their education and career goals.  We look forward to the great impact they will make in their fields and communities,” said Heather Pollet, Vice President for Career & Technical Education. 

The Phi Theta Kappa All-Kansas Academic Team not only highlights the accomplishments of individual students, but also reflects the college’s commitment to academic excellence and student success. "As members of Phi Theta Kappa, these students uphold a longstanding tradition of academic excellence and service to the campuses at CCC,” as noted by Dr. Aron Potter, Vice President for Academic Services. “As an institution and Leadership Team, we are very proud of these students and the honor they have received."

CCC encourages all students to strive for excellence in the classroom and in their communities and applauds Wesliann, Chiquisia, and Taylor for their achievements.

Dr. Thornburg with Taylor Gray Posing for a Photo at the Board Meeting

Taylor, who was absent for the Luncheon, was presented his award at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025.

 Dr. Marlon Thornburg, Chiquisia Clemons, Wesliann McCartney, Dr. Aron Potter, and Ryan McCune pose for a photo at the PTK All-Kansas Academic Team Luncheon.