Cottey student honored for work in promoting responsibility, health

By Lynn A. Wade

"At the helm of a group of students little more than half dozen or so strong (there are seven consistently active members and others who help as time allows) Amanda Akers feels she's made a difference during her time at Cottey College. Quick to give others the credit for their role in the organization's success, Akers nonetheless admits she's 'very proud' of her two years as president of the schools' chapter of Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students. ..."

"According to a press release from Cottey College, Area 5 honors the outstanding programs and people who focus on prevention and education efforts at colleges and universities in the Midwest with awards presented annually, and Akers was recognized for her achievements in leadership as the president of Cottey College's BACCHUS chapter. ..."

"'Our main goal is to reach at least one person. As long as one person is touched we have succeeded because in turn that one person can share what they have learned with others,' she said. ..."

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