All-state scholars to graduate from MHCC spring term

Both MHCC students named as All-Oregon Academic Team Scholars are graduating this spring and moving on to the next level.

Ryan Lindquist and Meadow Geddes were nominated by faculty for the statewide award and were invited to Salem in April for an honoring ceremony.

Since the ceremony, Lindquist has been accepted to University of Oregon. He said he plans to major in biochemistry. He said of winning the award and finishing school, “It’s been an honor. It took a lot of hard work and it’s definitely not been easy.” He added that he has been a student at MHCC since 2009.

Lindquist said he was given a $1000 scholarship after winning the award, which he said he will use for books at the U of O.

Asked how he feels about leaving MHCC, Lindquist said, “I’ve had really good experiences all the way across the board.” He said, “It’s been really awesome. I’ve had really strong support from my instructors.”

Geddes, who has a bachelor’s degree in English, is graduating from the physical therapy assistant (PTA) program at the end of this term.

Physical therapist and PTA program instructor Kristin Kjensrud said Geddes has been offered a job starting the Monday after graduation. She said, “Good things are in store for Meadow. She has done a great job.”

Kjensrud said the faculty of the PTA program unanimously nominated Geddes for the award because of her academic excellence and leadership skills. Kjensrud said Geddes has a 4.0 GPA in the PTA program.

She said Geddes picks up concepts quickly but always takes time out to show other classmates how to do things correctly. Kjensrud also said Geddes was heavily involved in organizing a class team for Walk MS, an annual fundraiser hosted by National Multiple Sclerosis Society Oregon Chapter.

Geddes did not respond by press time.

Advocate Staff