Jessie Byrnes Named a Roadman Scholar at Morningside College

2012 Jun 15

Jessie Byrnes, daughter of Mike and Laurie Byrnes of Harlan, Iowa, was named a Roadman Scholar at Morningside College in recognition of high academic distinction for the 2011-12 academic year.

Byrnes, a sophomore who is majoring in mathematics and business administration, is a past graduate of Harlan Community High School.

Roadman Scholars must be full-time students who have completed at least 45 credits of college work with a cumulative grade point average of 3.76 or above. The award is named in honor of the late Earl Roadman, who was president of Morningside College from 1936 to 1956.

Morningside College enrolled 2,047 full-time and part-time students for the 2011-12 academic year and welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds. Morningside offers five bachelor's degrees, including bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music, bachelor of music education, and bachelor of nursing, and a master of arts in teaching career. The college was founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church and remains affiliated with the United Methodist Church today.

For information about attending Morningside College, contact the Admissions office at (712) 247-5111 or visit the college's Web site at www.morningside.edu.