Alabama State University recently recognized Shane Anthony Peagler as a “high-achieving academic student” during its 2016 Honor Convocation.

The program recognizes undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their academic pursuits. In general, students must have completed at least 15 semester hours of core courses at ASU with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better to qualify for recognition.

Peagler, a Greenville native, is a sophomore majoring in elementary education. He is a Greenville High School graduate and attends Old Elam Baptist Church. Peagler is the son of Veronica Coleman and Kevin Peagler.