Tri-C’s Catherine Parchem Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Westlake resident one of 12 honored from Cuyahoga Community College

Catherine Parchem of Westlake was one of a dozen students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C^®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools.

The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Seventy-three students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records.

Tri-C had more students named All-Ohio than any other school.

Parchem, who received third-team honors, is studying diagnostic medical sonography at Tri-C and expects to earn her associate degree in 2022. She plans to join the growing ranks in Northeast Ohio’s health care workforce following graduation.

During her time at Tri-C, Parchem was involved with the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Westshore Campus.

Parchem joined the following Tri-C students — designated by campus — as All-Ohio:

• Eastern Campus: Charese Harrison of Maple Heights (first team), Nicole Kaib of North Royalton (third team) and Isabel Ruiz-Flint of Solon (first team)
• Metropolitan Campus: Jameelah Johnson of Cleveland (third team) and Stellah Ottichilo of Cleveland (third team)
• Western Campus: Geri Bakushi of Lakewood (first team), Tavia Pearson of Cleveland (third team) and Janice Willier of New Orleans, Louisiana (third team)
• Westshore Campus: Sara Alnaasan of North Olmsted (first team), Kylie Cianciolo of Fairview Park (first team) and Lindsay Gunn of Bay Village (third team)

First-team honorees will receive $1,000 scholarships, while second-team members get $500 scholarships and third-team members $250. Team members are recognized by the state in April as part of Community College Month.

The All-Ohio Academic Team program is supported by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Honda of America Mfg. Inc.

April 27, 2021

Erik Cassano, 216-987-3577 or erik.cassano@tri-c.edu