Bratcher earns highest honor at USC
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Known as the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, the honor is given each year to one male and one female graduating senior for outstanding academic achievements, campus leadership, exemplary character and service to the community.
Bratcher graduated at the top of Warren County High School’s Class of 2000. She was subsequently named a McNair scholar, becoming part of USC’s most prestigious scholarship program for out-of-state students. She is set to graduate from the university next month with a degree in anthropology.
To say Bratcher has been busy during her time at USC would be an understatement. Active in student government, she has served as a student senator for four years, rising to the offices of president pro-tempore and vice chair of student services.
As a member of Chi Omega sorority, she has served as pledge-class director of scholarships and career development chair.
On the public service front, Bratcher made major contributions during her college years. She led the Carolina-Clemson blood drive and volunteered with the Cooperative Ministry, the Richland County Health Department, Rivers of the World Mission to Brazil and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
Academically, her achievements have been equally impressive. In addition to gaining membership in numerous honor societies, she has also earned a number of scholarships, including the prestigious Truman Scholarship, awarded to only 76 students nationwide.
Other honors include being named a USC Outstanding Senior and, last year, one of Glamour magazine’s Top 10 College Women.