About
Honette Irakiza, of Warren County, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2029 at the University of Louisville. She plans to earn a BA in business economics.
Honors & Awards
University of Louisville Honors Program
Vogt Scholar
High School Experience
Honette is a graduate of South Warren High School, where she was involved in Girls Lacrosse, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Kentucky Department of Education Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Student Council, Church Choir, Foundation for Connecting Communities (FCC), Teen Court, and Kentucky Student Voice Team. She also performed community service with SMILE², Dance Little Red, and FCC Workshops.
Favorite Books
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
The Awakening by Kate Chopin
"I’m excited to join the McConnell Scholars Program because it offers the opportunity to grow into a well-rounded, thoughtful leader, surrounded by peers who are equally committed to making a meaningful impact in our world."