The Linda and Mitch Hart
President’s Scholar
2011-2012

AMANDA MARION KOONS
Amanda is a senior from Georgetown, Texas, majoring in Spanish, anthropology, international studies
and political science, with minors
in history and human rights. She enjoys painting, travel, crafting, cooking,
baking, writing and reading. After graduation Amanda plans to attend law school.
HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
- Rotary International Scholar
- Academic Excellence Award
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- USAA National Foreign Language Award, nominee
- National Honor Society
- President’s Council
- Instrumental Symphony Orchestra
- Mexico mission trip, translator
SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
- Amnesty International
- Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center, tutor
- Vickery Meadows Refugee Program, tutor
- Vickery Meadows Curriculum, writer
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- SMU Academic Excellence Honoree
- Mortar Board Senior Honor Society
- National Scholars Honor Society
- Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
- Honor Roll with Distinction
Contact: akoons@smu.edu