Collin College recognized senior Emmah Ellis on Nov. 8 in celebration of National First-Generation Student Day. The institution honored 14 first-generation students from different districts who plan to enroll in the Fall of 2024. Ellis received this recognition for being the first Melissa ISD first-generation student to apply for the Fall 2024 semester. She was presented with some Collin College swag for her to use on campus next year.
Ellis is a member of the Mighty Cardinal Band, where she serves as a Section Leader for the Flutes. She plans to major in Business and Psychology when she begins her college career.
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