CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Laramie County Community College student has won a state-sponsored education award.
The college announced today that Paige Guille received the WACCT Shaping Wyoming’s Future Award, which recognizes students for the ways they have been able to transform their lives through the state’s community college system.
One student is selected from each of the state’s eight community colleges to receive the award.
Guille is a second-year student at LCCC pursuing a degree in elementary and early childhood education in the Human and Public Services Pathway. She chose to attend LCCC because she was looking for a way to pursue her higher education closer to home and with smaller class sizes.
During her time at the college, Guille has served as a senator in the Student Government Association, is an active member of Phi Theta Kappa, supports the arts through the Cheyenne Little Theater Players, was featured as the Education Student of the Year for 2022 and was one of two featured students at the 2022 LCCC Foundation’s annual Scholarship Luncheon.
Guille’s passion for education stems from her desire to work with young people, not only in the future but also today. Currently, Paige serves as a teaching assistant for fifth-grade students at the Wyoming STARBASE Academy, a partnership between the Wyoming National Guard and the Wyoming Military Department.
At LCCC, Guille helped mentor students who were a part of the Davis First Generation Experience. As one of four students on the Human & Public Services Pathway, she actively helps industry professionals understand areas of opportunity for LCCC and day-to-day life on campus.
After graduating, Guille plans to attend the University of Wyoming to pursue her bachelor’s degree in education.
She and the other recipients were recognized during a private reception with the Wyoming Business Alliance on Jan. 10 and were introduced during the Joint Legislative Session on Jan. 11.
