Press release:
Genesee Community College announced Wednesday that Emily Patrick has been named November Student of the Month.
Patrick is a work study student in the Student Activities office. The nominations received on her behalf were glowing regarding her excellent customer service skills, her willingness to take on a challenge and to go above and beyond what is asked of her. She was noted as a "breath of fresh air" in the classroom, always positive and motivated, and she has acted in a mentor-like manner to the first-semester students in class.
She shows commitment, energy and intelligence, and is able to translate these personal traits into proactive ideas and solutions.
Patrick is involved in numerous activities on campus and is currently one of two student bloggers for the college. Her blog entries can be found at www.GCCCampusBlog.wordpress.com. She has also been featured as a "Face of Genesee" in the television ads for GCC.
"I chose GCC because the Batavia campus is only 20 minutes from my house and provided a good stepping stone for both my parents and I between high school and a four-year college," Patrick said. "I'm lucky I get to work in the Student Activities office and get to meet so many interesting people through the position."
She is 20 years old and is a 2010 graduate of Alexander Central School. She is currently a General Studies major and upon graduating, she hopes to attend the University of Buffalo to major in legal studies. An ambitious student, Emily dreams of one day being the president of the United States.
Emily, a resident of Batavia, is the daughter of Laurie and Christopher Patrick and the sister of David Patrick.
