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FSU Panama City names 2020 Notable 'Noles NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTS PANAMA CITY — Florida State University Panama City announced this week its 2020 Notable 'Noles. The honorees include minister and nonprofit officer Albert Jesse "A.J." Bacon, communication professional Kevin Elliott and non-profit director Janice Lucas. The award is given to FSU Panama City alumni who demonstrated excellence as students and have made outstanding contributions to the community and within their careers. Since the award’s inception in 1996, the college has recognized 80 Notable ’Noles, accounting for less than 1 percent of the campus’s alumni. A.J. BACON Five years after retiring from the U.S. Air Force, Albert Jesse “A.J.” Bacon (2012 and ’14) enrolled in the social work program at FSU Panama City to fulfill a calling to serve others. Guided by faith, he wanted to help the less fortunate.