STLCC Students Named PTK All-Missouri Team

Eight St. Louis Community College students have been recognized for academic excellence.

The STLCC students were named to the All-Missouri Academic Transfer Team, sponsored by the Missouri Community College Association and Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year institutions. 

All-Academic Transfer team members are Lucheal Brown and Coryne Johnson from Florissant Valley; Kayla Bailey and Kevin Beyer from Forest Park; Karsen Crook and Benjamin Elliott from Meramec; and Morgan Dibble and Juliana Goodrich from Wildwood. 

The All-Missouri teams recognize high-achieving students who demonstrate academic excellence, intellectual rigor, leadership, and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. Missouri was the first state in the nation to honor outstanding Phi Theta Kappa scholar-leaders with a state academic team program. The tradition began in 1994, and today more than 35 other states have adopted the idea.

All-Missouri Academic Transfer Team

Lucheal Brown is an international student from Jamaica who will graduate with an associate degree in general transfer studies. She serves as vice president of public relations for the Pi Kappa chapter and spearhead the chapter’s college project 2023-24. She has been on the dean’s list since 2022, and participated in the Black Male Achievers Academy. She also is a peer leader for TRIO student support services, and served as president of the TRIO Student Leadership Board. By participating in numerous campus activities, Brown received College’s Rockstar Award in December 2023. She completed honors coursework in 2023 in abnormal psychology with an emphasis in covert narcissism and received certification for completion of the five PTK competitive edge program at the Heartland Regional Conference in March. She will transfer to the University of Missouri-St Louis in August to complete a bachelor’s degree in psychological sciences. Brown hopes to become a clinical psychologist with an emphasis in trauma recovery and abuse and personality disorders. 

Coryne Johnson will graduate with a degree in nursing. Throughout college, Johnson has re-shaped her perspective on the importance of service and community by becoming more active in her community, and has traveled down a path of growth and leadership. She has become a better student, found her passion, and expanded her career goals. She plans to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia this fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Johnson hopes to become and international travel nurse, helping those in need in underprivileged areas. Eventually she would like to complete a master’s degree in nursing and become a clinical educator.

Kayla Bailey will graduate with an associate degree in fine arts. She plans to transfer to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to complete a degree in fine art with a focus in ceramics. Afterwards, she plans to continue to graduate school to pursue a career in art education. While at STLCC, Kayla has completed the requirements of the Forest Park Honors program, joined Phi Theta Kappa honor society, served as president of the Forest Park Clay Club, and was instrumental in the installation of a series of community murals on campus. 

Kevin Beyer will graduate with his diploma from Clayton High School and an STLCC associate degree in general transfer studies. Beyer plans to transfer to the University of Kansas and was recently accepted into the Business Leadership program to pursue a degree in finance. Beyer has been a member of Forest Park’s Xi Epsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa for his full two years at STLCC. During this time, he has served as the chapter president as well as the regional vice president of scholarship. He was named by PTK as a Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Scholar and a Coca-Cola Gold Scholar.

Karsen Crook will graduate with his diploma from Fox Run Classical Academy and an STLCC associate degree in general transfer studies. He plans to transfer to Belmont University to complete a degree in contemporary music. His ultimate career goal is to master all styles of percussion and launch a career as a performing musician. While completing STLCC’s Early College program, Crook has served as president of the Xi Lambda chapter at Meramec, and is founder of Meramec’s Music Club. He also has participated in other community service activities.

Benjamin Elliott will graduate with his diploma from Rockwood Summit High School and an STLCC associate degree in STEM general transfer studies. He plans to transfer to Missouri State University to complete a degree in biochemistry. His ultimate career goal is to study at graduate school and eventually become a researcher in the field of protein folding. While completing the Early College program at STLCC, Elliott has been a member of Phi Theta Kappa at Meramec, the Student Activities Budget Committee, and Pride Alliance. He also has served as president of the Meramec Chemistry Club for two semesters. At Rockwood Summit, Elliott played in the symphonic orchestra and participated in the state Envirothon competition.

Morgan Dibble is pursuing a general STEM transfer degree at STLCC, where she takes courses at both Wildwood and Meramec. She has a passion for civil engineering, and is preparing to transfer to Missouri University of Science and Technology next fall to pursue a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Beyond her academic pursuits, Dibble remains active outside the classroom, balancing a part-time job with her role as vice president of service for the Beta Rho Epsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Wildwood.

Juliana Goodrich will graduate with an associate degree in general transfer studies. Outside of the classroom, she has taken an active role on campus, leveraging opportunities to apply her leadership skills. In addition to serving as vice president of leadership for Wildwood’s Beta Rho Epsilon chapter, she is the secretary/communications officer for the Student Government Association. She is also a past president of the Creative Writing Club. After graduation, Goodrich intends to channel her passion for music into a career by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music therapy at Maryville University.