Gordon student Tara Moye was recently honored as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar.

Moye, 19, is the daughter of Fred and Jan Moye of Lamar County, and was home schooled before entering Gordon as a joint enrolled student. Joint enrolled students take college level classes during their senior year and are able to get a head start in their college studies.

Vice President of Academic Affairs, Robert Vaughan, congratulates Tara Moye on being selected as a USG Outstanding Scholar.

She has been accepted at Sewanee University of the South in Tennessee and will enter as "a sophomore and a half" in the fall.

"I'm not sure what I want to study," she said. "I'll decide a little later."

Moye was one of 35 students - one to represent each University System of Georgia institution - recognized during Academic Recognition Day. Students who represent excellence in academic achievement and personal development have been recognized during the General Assembly's annual session since 1987.

"Tara is a clear-thinking, mentally-sharp person with a definite sense of purpose in life," said Richard Baskin, chair of the humanities department. Baskin nominated Moye for the honor.