Ten students were selected as the class of 2017 Senior Honor Men and Women of Wichita State University. The students were honored at a banquet on Tuesday, April 18, at the Wichita Country Club.

Being named a Senior Honor Man or Woman is one of the most prestigious honors a Wichita State University student can receive. Since the program’s inception in 1917, more than 1,050 students have been selected for the honor.

Less than 1 percent of all WSU students receive this distinction. Selection is based on a student’s commitment to academic excellence, involvement on campus and contribution to the community, academic standing and oral and written communication skills.

The 2017 Senior Honor Men and Women are:

• Katie Deutsch
• Kiah Duggins
• Hassan Farhoud
• Tyler Gegen
• Nolan Jones
• Ruben Lebron
• Sarah Nelson
• Tram Ngo
• Bach Nguyen
• Jennifer Pinkston

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