Student Accomplishments: 2024-25

Student Zayna Sheridan holding a selection of her published poems.

Zayna Sheridan

Zayna Sheridan has published a collection of her poems, Words At The Tip of My Tongue. This is her third chapbook from Bottlecap Press. 

Emily Escobedo-Ramirez
Emily Escobedo-Ramirez

Emily Escobedo-Ramirez 

Emily Escobedo-Ramirez is the Outstanding Wataugan for Fall 2025. Emily was a student leader, a peer advisor, and did hours of volunteer work. She guided tours of the L, met prospective students, and wrote for The Appalachian. 

Tyler Ruddy leaning against a rock wall.
Tyler Ruddy

Tyler Ruddy

Tyler Ruddy (25) is the Outstanding Watauga Student for Spring 2025. We are proud of Tyler’s academic accomplishments and his outstanding work as the two-term President of Watauga Residential College.