SAU Honors College

The SAU Honors College was founded in 2003 by Dr. David Rankin, president of SAU. Dr. Lynne Belcher served as founding director and is retired from SAU. The Honors College seeks and admits qualified students who seek to pursue a serious academic program with equally gifted peers and committed teachers. Honors classes are small and provide academically enriching opportunities for students and the faculty who teach them. Currently, SAU enrolls nearly 170 honors students and graduates about 66% of admitees in four years or less. Anyone interested in applying to the Honors College or seeking further information should contact the director, Dr. Edward P. Kardas at epkardas@saumag.edu or at 870 904-8897.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

James Stone Wins National FFA Poultry Evaluation Event

James Stone, SAU Honors College student poses with his awards

James Stone attended the 83rd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis recently. He's an agricultural education major at SAU and an honors student. He and three others represented the Delight (AR) High School FFA team. James tied for first place in individual poultry judging but lost a random tie breaker and was awarded the second place prize. Still, that prize yielded him a $1500 scholarship.

The judging required contestants to evaluate or grade carcasses, live birds, and cut up parts. They also had to justify their grading orally, complete a written exam, and participate in team activities. Stone attributes his success to his teacher, Mr. Reggie Lamb, and to the support he received from people in Delight and Magnolia.

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