Jan Hite and Joseph Wilhite of Henderson Community College were honored as members of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System's 2012 All-Academic Team during the 11th annual KCTCS Student Academic Achievement luncheon held recently at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville.

Students from each of the 16 KCTCS colleges were chosen for the All-Academic Team based on a rigorous selection process that focuses on academic performance and campus involvement. Each member of the All-Academic Team received a $500 gift from their college, as well as scholarship opportunities to continue their education from 28 Kentucky public and private universities. Together, the scholarships are valued at more than $500,000. Students were honored during ceremonies held Wednesday, May 16.

The 2012 KCTCS All-Academic Team Scholars are part of a national program sponsored by national honor society Phi Theta Kappa, USA Today and the American Association of Community Colleges.