Presidential Honors Day is an annual Lee College tradition recognizing outstanding student achievement across all of the college’s academic and technical pathways, whether or not students participate in the Lee College Honors Program. Traditionally held in the Performing Arts Center, the ceremony celebrates students who demonstrate excellence in their academic pathways and programs.
Faculty members nominate students based on exceptional effort, high-quality work, peer leadership, and meaningful contributions to their field of study. Academic and technical divisions review these nominations and select final honorees. Each student recognized represents the highest standard of achievement in their area for the academic year.
Established by Professor John Britt, Presidential Honors Day has grown into one of the college’s most important celebrations. Today, the event honors dozens of students from across Lee College’s degree and certificate programs. Although it recognizes students across the college, Presidential Honors Day is coordinated by the Honors Program.
Lee College Hall of Fame & IMPACT High School Recognition
Presidential Honors Day is also the ceremony at which the college recognizes students being inducted into the Lee College Hall of Fame. Established in 1936, the Hall of Fame honors students who represent the very best of Lee College through their academic excellence, leadership on campus, extracurricular involvement, and service to the community. Nominations are submitted by members of the Lee College community and reviewed by an anonymous committee of campus representatives who select the final inductees.
In addition to the Hall of Fame inductees, we also recognize one standout student from IMPACT Early College High School, selected by the school's faculty and administration for their exceptional dedication and achievements.
Student Honorees for Academic Year 2025-2026
This year’s Hall of Fame inductees were Layla Leeah, Shakuntala Bhowmick, Ruben Capetillo, and Beya Almaraz (Most Representative).
The IMPACT Early College High School Outstanding Student of the Year is Madison Hall.
The other student honorees are listed below by academic program.