Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips signs proclamation, recognizing Wallace State during Community College Month
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips and the city of Oneonta recently
recognized Wallace State at City Hall, presenting a proclamation to honor the college
during Community College Month.
“It’s incredibly invaluable for us to be able to offer postsecondary education in
Oneonta. Education has always been an important part of our community. We have one
of the top-ranked school systems in the state and adding Wallace State to the mix
has been a wonderful partnership. Wallace State is one of the most well-known and
reputable community colleges in the country,” Phillips said. “I can’t wait to see
how much more Wallace State’s presence grows in our community.”
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics thanked the mayor for the City’s support
and this recognition. She introduced Wallace State-Oneonta students Martha Chasteen,
Payton Oden, Arturo Rico, Oris Andrade, Harrison Jones, Dustin Jacobs, Tyler Cox,
Krystal Fields, Yessenia Sanchez and Joshua Hanson, and employees Carla Vise, Angela
Doss, Seth Terrell and Matt Jackson, who were present for the event.
Wallace State has been celebrating Community College Month by highlighting the stories
of alumni, and with various events this month.
An Open House at Wallace State’s Technical Center will follow next month on May 4,
from 5-7 p.m.
For more information about Wallace State, visit www.wallacestate.edu.
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Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips signed a proclamation recently, celebrating Wallace
State during Community College Month. Wallace State-Oneonta students at the signing
were Martha Chasteen, Payton Oden, Arturo Rico, Oris Andrade, Harrison Jones, Dustin
Jacobs, Tyler Cox, Krystal Fields, Yessenia Sanchez and Joshua Hanson. ______________________________
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