Southern Arkansas University’s Educational Talent Search Program is proud to announce Gregory Malik Williams of Waldo as the recipient of the 2014 TRIO Hall of Fame award.
The TRIO Hall of Fame is a nationally recognized award. Each TRIO program selects one student annually who has excelled academically, volunteered time, and demonstrated outstanding leadership skills.
Williams, 16, has been a very active member of SAU’s Educational Talent Search for two years. He recently completed his 11th grade year at Magnolia High School.
Looking ahead at his academic future, Williams credits Talent Search for helping him identify his career and educational goals.
“Talent Search has played a major role in helping me determine what I want to do in life and on informing me about scholarships for college,” said Williams. “I believe Talent Search is a great program that will benefit anyone working on building their future.”
Williams believes a productive member of society should be well-rounded physically, mentally, and spiritually. Along with church, Talent Search, his educational experiences and sports, he feels he can achieve all of his goals and become that well-rounded individual.
“I feel as though I am on the right path to having a bright future and being a successful person. I have no doubt that I will have all the necessary tools to build a successful career and have a great life,” said Williams.
He is the son of Gregory and Shaunta Williams.
The Educational Talent Search program identifies, assists, and provides services to qualifying students with the goal of providing them the necessary support to graduate from college. All services provided by the Educational Talent Search program are free of charge. The SAU Educational Talent Search program services 600 students from surrounding targeted schools.
To find out more about the SAU Educational Talent Search program, visit web.SAUmag.edu/talent-search.
