“Nota Bene” was founded in 1994 to showcase exceptional writing among community college students. Copies of “Nota Bene” are distributed to all community college libraries and to Phi Theta Kappa leaders.

Qualley received an Associate of Arts degree from SCC in 2011 and currently is studying psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She graduated from Francis Howell High School in 2009.

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of community colleges. View Phi Theta Kappa's full news release: http://www.ptk.org/?q=news/media/2012-Nota-Bene-Winners.  

Established in 1986, St. Charles Community College is celebrating 25 years as a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.stchas.edu.