Hollie Nop Named Castleton Commuter Student of the Semester

2013 Sep 12

At Fall Convocation, sophomore and Middlebury, vt. native, Hollie Nopwas honored as the Spring Commuter Student of the Semester. A dual major in Spanish for Business and Business Administration, Nop made the President's list in the Fall of 2012 as well as the Spring of 2013.

As an active part of the Castleton student community Nop is a member of the Business Club, Spanish Club, Student Government, Vice President of the Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship, and an employee in Career Services.

In addition to her student life, Nop is a part-time employee at Hannaford Grocery Store in Middlebury and was a summer intern for the Vermont Country Store.

"Hollie is kind, genuine, and dedicated. I'm not sure you will find another commuter more worthy," said Director of Student Activities, Melissa Paradee.

According to Paradee, Nop takes a serious approach to her SGA role and has met with members of the Rutland City community to establish more connections and seek out opportunities for Castleton students.

Director of Career Services, Renee Beaupre-White said as an employee of the college, Nop has continued to impress her supervisors.

"Hollie has been a wonderful addition to Career Services and is one of the best student hires I have made in my 25+ years in higher education," she said.