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July 18, 2012

Deondra White tapped for Mississippi Radiological Society Scholarship

special to The Star The Meridian Star The Meridian Star Wed Jul 18, 2012, 06:00 AM CDT

MERIDIAN —     Meridian Community College Radiologic Technology Program graduate Deondra White received the Mississippi Radiological Society Scholarship for her continued studies in the radiological science.

   White entered MCC’s Radiologic Technology Program on her first attempt and has maintained a nearly perfect 3.9 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the six-semester program. As a member of the community college academic honor society Phi Theta Kappa, she served as class vice president.

   White plans to continue her education at University Medical Center in Jackson in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in radiologic science and additional certification in mammography. She is currently employed with Rush Health Systems.

   Her extracurricular activities included support for the MCC food pantry, fundraising efforts for a local child’s catastrophic medical expenses, donations to the Health Occupation Students of America’s national campaign, Autism Speaks and donations to Wesley House Community Center. She is a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, where she is active in praise dancing.

   White is the daughter of Douglas and Rosalyn White of DeKalb,    As members of the American College of Radiology, the membership of the Mississippi Radiological Society offer scholarships to the top graduates of Radiologic Technology Programs in Mississippi who exemplify academic excellence, financial need and sound moral character.

   The 34,000 members of the American College of Radiology include radiologist, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians. For over three quarters of a century, the ACR has devoted its resources to making imaging safe, effective and accessible to those who need it. The mission of the ACR is to serve patients and society by maximizing the value of radiology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and medical physics by advancing the science of radiology, providing continuing education for radiology and allied health professions and conducting research for the future of radiology.

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