Seniors Named to Who's Who

In a virtual and literal list full of who’s who, twelve Converse College seniors have been recognized as being among the nation’s top collegiate students.

Converse students selected for Who’s Who are:

Ashaah Balkhi of Pakistan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Balkhi
Heather Barclay of Florence, S.C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barclay
Valerie Brock of Knoxville, Tenn., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brock
Melanie Brown of Peachtree City, GA., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown
Andrea Ezell of Mayo, S.C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Ezell
Kristi Faris of Rock Hill, S.C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rhea Faris, Sr.
Kate Ford of Columbia, S.C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ford
Holly Gilmore of Easley, S.C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gilmore
Chelsea Jaccard of Knoxville, Tenn., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Jaccard
Maria Perry of Knoxville, Tenn., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry
Avery Tomlinson of Greer, S.C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tomlinson
Carrie Tucker of Campobello, S.C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loran Tucker.

Each year, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges recognizes individual academic excellence on a national level. For selections, a student is recommended by a committee of Converse faculty, staff, and administration members on the basis of academic performance (a minimum grade point average of 3.0), accomplishments, and leadership in the community as well as the classroom.