TRCC honors Malden woman

Danielle Cooper of Malden received the TRCC Philosophy Award April 2008. Cooper is a 2005 graduate of Malden High School daughter of David and Tracy Cooper of Malden. Photo provided [Click to enlarge]

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Outstanding academic achievement was recognized by Three Rivers Community College at its annual Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony April 21 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.

Danielle Cooper of Malden received the Philosophy Award. Presenting the award was Mark Sanders of the TRCC faculty. Cooper is a 2005 graduate of Malden High School and is the daughter of David and Tracy Cooper of Malden.

Three Rivers President Dr. John F. Cooper presided at the event. Dr. Larry Kimbrow, Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs, also participated in the ceremony. Rhonda Meloy, Three Rivers Teacher of the Year and recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, was the guest speaker. Meloy is an instructor in the Three Rivers nursing program.

Cooper said those honored at the April 21 ceremony were among Three Rivers' "best and brightest."

"We are very, very proud this evening," Cooper said. "The students receiving honors are the students who have achieved and excelled in their various programs."