Submitted Photo State Rep. Richard Anderson, Monica Yoder, Skyla Louttit, Phi Theta Kappa adviser Dr. Zahra Moss and Ava Flannery, from left, are shown at the students’ recognition as members of the All North Dakota Academic Team.

BOTTINEAU – Monica Yoder, Rugby, was among three students recognized recently by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Chapter of Beta Rho Etta at Dakota College at Bottineau for their selection by the State of North Dakota to the 2025 All North Dakota Academic Team, according to a DCB news release.

Based on the outstanding academic performance and service to the college community, the following awards were presented, with college majors listed:

— New Century Workforce Pathway Scholars, Yoder, natural resource management; and Skyla Louttit, Melita, Manitoba, and Ava Flannery, Reston, Manitoba, both Associates of Science in liberal arts.

The New Century Transfer Pathway’s top performing students are eligible for academic scholarships to four-year North Dakota universities. The New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar’s top-performing students are entering the workforce after completing a certificate or associate degree.

In N.D., the community college awards are co-sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and the N.D. University System College Technical Education Council. The academic team recognition program is active in 37 states.

Students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa are considered some of the best caliber of young adults in the campus community, according to the news release. Students are nominated by their chapter adviser to All State, based on outstanding academic performance and service to the college and community.

“They represent our campus and distinguish themselves by their achievements in their two years at DCB. We know they will continue to strive for success in the future,” said Dr. Zahra Moss, DCB’s PTK chapter adviser.

Statewide, 15 students from the N.D. University System’s community colleges have been named to the 2025 All-North Dakota Academic Team.