Annual awards ceremony recognizes excellence

The 61^st Annual Academic and Student Life Award ceremony on Wednesday, April 22 recognized students for academic achievement and service through organizations. To view photos from the ceremony, click here.

President B. Keith Faulkner recognized the entire student body for their hard work and grit. He said, “Perseverance is often invisible. It is not flashy, but it is powerful. It is growth that has occurred in times of discomfort and pushing through in hard times. Congratulations on a successful year.”

Academic Awards

Aeronautics
Presented by Professor Lloyd Richardson
John Bradley Richards

Art
Presented by Professor Aaron Baldwin
Chloe Mott

Athletic Training
Presented by Dr. Renae Bomar
Justin May

Biochemistry
Presented by Dr. David Perry
Kate Baxley

Biology
Presented by Dr. Peter Jenkins
Undergraduate – Riley Cape
Graduate – Kielyn Straw

Business
Presented by Dr. David Palmer
Undergraduate – Bailey Fleming
Presented by Dr. Maxwell Rollins
Graduate – Robert Sherwood

Chemistry
Presented by Dr. David Perry
Brian Diehl

Christian Studies
Presented by Dr. Ben Phillips
Annabelle Hamrick

Clinical Counseling
Presented by Dr. Angela Weaver
Sophie Moorman

College of Adult & Professional Studies
Presented by Dr. Marc Embler
Undergraduate – Dmitri Virnig
Graduate – Tinorah Phillips

Communication
Presented by Dr. Dawn Casas
Allison Bryant

Computer Science
Presented by Dr. Sean T. Hayes
Undergraduate – Whitney Carpenter
Presented by Dr. Yu-Ju-Lin
Graduate – Dian Gong

Criminal Justice
Presented by Dr. Matt Gilbert
Undergraduate – Morgan Nilsen
Presented by Dr. Gary Metts
Graduate – Joanna Summey

Education
Presented by Dr. Julie Fernandez
Undergraduate – Olivia Russian
Graduate – Brandi VanGorder

Engineering
Presented by Dr. Joel Chapman
Conner Perkins

English
Presented by Dr. Alyssa Johnson
Carissa Browning

Graphic Design
Presented by Professor Andrea Glover
Kimberly Queen

History
Presented by Dr. Mark Williams
Chaley Robb

Kinesiology
Presented by Dr. Michael Shipe
Gracie Jackson

Bryce Hanlon Mathematics Award
Presented by Dr. Ryan Thomas
Eunice Gheorghiaș

Music
Presented by Dr. Nicholas Holland
Melody Butcher Grav

Nursing
Presented by Dr. Vicki Ball
Destiny Brown

Political Science
Presented by Dr. Mark Williams
Nolynn Smith

Prelaw
Presented by Dr. Mark Williams
Christina Bals

Psychology
Presented by Dr. Christina Sinisi
Emma Bedenbaugh

Public Health
Presented by Professor Steele Morris
Kara Perkins

Spanish
Presented by Dr. Hannah Sullivan
Sam Munteanu

Theatre
Presented by Professor Thomas Keating
Alana Lowery

Recognition of Achievement

Honors Program
Presented by Dr. Peter Beck
Riley Cape

Veteran Achievement
Presented by Ms. Angelyn Taylor
Brian Horning

CSU Women’s Council Scholarships
Presented by Mrs. Genie Gore

Mattie Leigh Francese Scholarship
Nathan Corley
Gabriella Crabtree
Meredith Long

Charlene B. Kirk Scholarship
Michael McMillian King
Meredith Long
Anna Riddle
Emma Whitlock

CSU Women’s Council Endowed Scholarship
Lindsey Bryant
J’Niya Gibson
Annabelle Hamrick
Matthew Lauer
Chloe McCutchen
Makenzie Rice
Olivia Russian

Special Recognitions

The Myrtle E. Hamrick Award
Emily Struckmeyer

The John A. Barry Scholar Award
Emily Struckmeyer

The Hunter Cup
Emily Struckmeyer

Carolyn Killen Hunter Outstanding Christian Teacher
Endowed Scholarship and Award
Josiah Hopkins-Smith

Student Life Awards
Presented by Dr. Guy Chmieleski & Mr. Justin Brown

SGA Executive of the Year
Macie Thomas

SGA Senator of the Year
TJ Owen

SGA Luis Orozco Award
Ashley Butler

Service Organization of the Year
Black Student Union

Greek Organization of the Year
ADPI

Academic Organization of the Year
Psychology Club

Presidential Ambassador Service Award
Presented by Mr. B. Keith Faulkner, President
Savannah Bogle
Ford Graham
McClary Lawrimore
Lance Stephens

Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Dawn Casas