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Three FSC graduates awarded
President's Scholarship Medal

LAKELAND, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2004) - Three Florida Southern College seniors were awarded the President's Scholarship Medal during mid-year commencement ceremonies Dec. 20. The scholarship is awarded to a student with a 3.85 or higher grade point average and who represents the best qualities of an FSC student, participating in the life of the college and the community. 

Victoria Lynn Burch, a graduate of the Lakeland Evening Program, majored in business administration/marketing management. The licensed RN works for Lifeline Home Health Care as director of marketing and admissions and director of community education. She is a Lakeland, Fla. resident.

Abby Johannes majored in criminology and sociology. In addition to receiving the President's Medal, she was chosen as Senior Speaker at the commencement ceremony. Johannes served as a resident advisor and president of her sorority, Delta Pi. She is the daughter of Kenton and Jennifer Johannes of Lakeland, Fla. 

Peter Konat graduated from the Orlando Program with an accounting degree. He achieved a 4.0 grade point average while working full time as a restaurant supervisor. He and his wife reside in Orlando, Fla. 

About Florida Southern College
Florida Southern is a four-year, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master of business administration degree accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Lakeland, Fla., the college is home to the largest, single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world.

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