NCC’s 2026 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team

Six students from Northampton Community College (NCC) made this year’s All-Pennsylvania (All-PA) Academic Team, which consists of 68 students from across Pennsylvania. The honor recognizes high achieving college students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and service that extends their education beyond the classroom.  

2026 All-PA Academic Team 

Transfer Scholars:

Crystal Armstrong  

Mitchelle Mwasi 

Caisee Lynn Sargent-Davila 

Jessica Lagos 

Workforce Scholars:

Kaarma Rosas 

Sumin Kim  

Students are selected for the All-PA Academic Team based on a thorough nomination and application process. The 2026 scholars are made up of 47 Transfer Pathway students and 21 Workforce Pathway students. 

Transfer Pathway honorees plan to transfer to a four-year college after graduation. They must have completed at least 36 credits at a community college with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Workforce students must have a minimum of 12 college-level credit hours at a community college and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. One of the Workforce Pathway Scholars, Kaarma Rosas, has also been named a 2026 New Century Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship. 

The students were recognized with other award recipients state-wide in Harrisburg this April.  Congratulations to this year’s All-PA Academic Team! See bios of these students below. 

Sumin Kim 

Originally from South Korea, diagnostic medical sonography major Sumin Kim chose the College for its strong reputation. After coming to NCC in 2018 to pursue flight training, she worked as a flight instructor, training students to earn their pilot certification. However, during the pandemic, her contract ended with her airline, and she was looking at her next steps.  

“I’ve always found a strong sense of fulfillment in supporting others in my personal life, and that led me to reflect more seriously on my career path.” She was fascinated with the human heart, generating its own electrical impulses to beat. She now aspires to become a cardiac sonographer and is focused on building a future in a field where she can make a direct and lasting impact.  

While balancing academics, Kim has also explored campus life through involvement with the Exceptional College & Hospital Organization Of Educated Sonography Students (ECHOES) and PTK. She has also earned the Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Scholarship Endowment to help her on her college journey. 

Kaarma Rosas 

Kaarma Rosas is currently pursuing a health science degree with a pathway into nursing at NCC. While pursuing her degree, she works in health care as a patient care assistant at St. Luke’s University Health Network. Rosas is actively involved in campus leadership and service, serving as a pantry assistant with the H.O.P.E. Food Pantry, as the health science liaison for Student Senate, and as an active member of the Nursing Student Organization (NSO) and PTK.  

“I was Inspired by what I learned about maternal health disparities affecting Black women and other vulnerable populations,” she says, with the intention to pursue a career in nursing where she hopes to advocate for equitable, respectful health care. 

Kaarma Rosas is a recipient of the Beall Fowler Scholarship for NCC. 

Mitchelle Mwasi 

Mitchelle Mwasi is a health sciences major at NCC with aspirations to continue her education and pursue a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) to become a certified nurse practitioner.  As she prepares to transfer, she is currently awaiting decisions from the universities she has applied to, excited for the next step in her journey. 

Beyond the classroom, Mwasi serves as Student Senate secretary, treasurer of the Honors Club, vice president of The Path, a liaison to the Dean of Students, and a member-at-large officer in PTK. Her dedication to her studies has earned her recognition on the Dean’s List each semester, along with the Lenehan Family Scholarship and Hites Family Higher Education Scholarship.  

“Be proud of yourself and put yourself out there,” she says. “You might think it’s stupid, or you’ll loose your aura but do it. When it gets hard, that doesn’t mean you quit. It just means that you take a pause and come back stronger.” 

Crystal Armstrong  

Dental hygiene major Crystal Armstrong has dreams of a career in dentistry with the goal of becoming an oral surgeon. After stepping away from college in 2019 due to financial challenges, she returned in 2023 with renewed determination. NCC’s Leslie Kingston Tooth Fairy Scholarship has assisted in allowing her to continue to pursue her passion.  

“My dentist always listened to me,” Armstrong recalls. “I saw how she genuinely cared about me; she would always answer all my questions. That’s probably how the idea of being a dentist was planted in my brain.” 

Armstrong is vice president of the Tau Gamma chapter of PTK and an active member of the Honors Club, where she has found community and opportunities to give back. Her hard work and leadership have earned her accolades, including the 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship. 

Armstrong plans to attend West Chester University after graduating from NCC. 

Caisee Sargent-Davila  

Inspired by years of firsthand experience in health care settings, Caisee Sargent-Davila chose the health science major with purpose—driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact through compassionate care. She begins NCC’s nursing program this August, and she plans to attend East Stroudsburg University after NCC to continue her studies. Sargent-Davila is grateful for the Frank C. and Joan M. Revitt Scholarship and Ruth and Roger Dunning Scholarship she received while completing her studies. 

Throughout her time at NCC, Sargent-Davila has demonstrated resilience in overcoming personal challenges, including managing chronic health conditions while staying committed to her education. These experiences have strengthened her determination and deepened her empathy—qualities she plans to carry into her future career as a registered nurse and, ultimately, a nurse practitioner specializing in hospice and palliative care. 

“Being able to support people and their families during some of the most vulnerable and emotional moments of their lives is something I feel genuinely called to do,” she says.  

Jessica Lagos 

Jessica Lagos, a liberal arts: sociology major, was drawn to NCC for its affordability and flexibility with the ability to explore a wide range of social science courses without being tied to a single career path. Her academic success is reflected in multiple semesters on the Dean’s List, and their involvement as communications coordinator for NCC Pride at the Pocono campus provided a meaningful sense of community early in their college experience. 

“My experiences at NCC have helped me forge a healthier relationship with schooling and grades and improved my confidence in my ability to take risks for the things that matter to me,” Lagos says. 

After completing their associate degree at NCC, Lagos plans to transfer to Kutztown University to pursue a bachelor’s degree with a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.  

They aspire to work in social advocacy, connecting individuals with vital resources, and ultimately hope to open an LGBTQ+ community center in Monroe County. Passionate about growth and perspective, they encourage future students to embrace a variety of courses and remain open to new ideas that broaden their understanding of the world.