Lenoir County Student Receives Award at the University of Mount Olive

MOUNT OLIVE – A Lenoir County student was recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Awards Ceremony.

Johathan  Smith of Pink Hill received the Music Student of the Year. The Music Student of the Year Award is given to the senior student who best exemplifies the ideals of a successful music major by demonstrating discipline and musical excellence.  Selection criteria include:  minimum GPA of 3.2, music major, academic excellence, professional service, outstanding musical ability.

The University of Mount Olive is a private institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition with defining Christian values. The University, sponsored by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists, has locations in Mount Olive, New Bern, Wilmington, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Research Triangle Park, Washington, Jacksonville, and in Smithfield at Johnston Community College.  For more information, visit www.umo.edu.