PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Jeff Weaver, Melony Ritter
(501) 760.6410 office
press@np.edu
December 14, 2016
KOLP SELECTED AS DECEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Hot Springs, Arkansas – Fredrick Kolp was selected as the National Park College (NPC)
December Student of the Month. He is completing his Associate of Science degree in
Engineering and will transfer to Arkansas Tech University in January to work toward
a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
“Fred’s personal strengths are as impressive as his aptitude in Math and Science.
He is an active, outgoing presence in class with a great sense of humor,” said instructor,
Paula Welch. “He is the perfect student to get a group project rolling, but also knows
how to sit back and let others take the lead. His openness to feedback exemplifies
his ability to be a lifelong learner, an asset that will continue to serve him well
in college and beyond. Fred is one of the most driven and career focused students
in the engineering program.”
Kolp is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and received the NPC honors scholarship and the
Hot Springs Village Computer Club scholarship. He hopes to pursue a career in the
energy sector working with renewable resources.
