Students receive awards in all fields of study
At the Student Awards Ceremony April 18, a large number of students — more than 90 — were recognized for their academic achievements in various fields of study.
Five students will graduate with honors May 9. These students have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and completed 15 hours of honors work. As a reward for all of their hard work they will receive an “H” on their transcripts showing they graduated with honors.
Nina Smith, honors program director, presented the Recognition of Honors Graduates Awards.
The honors graduates are Elizabeth Acevedo, Terry Bayne, Heather Creekmore, Murod Mamatov and Arnaud Mugisha.
The Civic Honors Award, a new award, was presented to three students who completed 50 hours of community service and were able to maintain academic excellence. The first three graduates to receive this award are Rebekah Green, Ashley Ann Hovda and Chris Stewart.
Kim Jameson, English professor, presented the Student English Essay Awards to six outstanding students. These award winners were: Nicholas Pierce, English Composition I, first place; Brian Wiley, English Composition I, second place; Neisha Gonzalez, English Composition I, third place; Cristian Sirera Salvador, English Composition II, first place; Marijan Adams, English Composition II, second place; and Michal Ferak, English Composition II, third place.
The Certificate of Achievement Award is given to students who display excellence in their academic field.
Ruth Charnay, acting dean of Arts and Humanities, presented the Arts and Humanities Certificate of Achievement Award to Jenny Atteberry, public relations; Matthew Bishop, broadcasting; Beau Bruhwiler, philosophy; Jodi Butler, music; Mia Diaz, graphic communications, photography; Michal Ferak, graphic communications, multimedia; Stephanie Foraker, pre-education; Heather Graff, visual arts; Makenna Green, literature; Chris Lusk, journalism; Jeffrey Miller, humanities; Dylan Steverson, literature; Sarah Smith, diversified studies; Kyndra Spaulding, liberal studies; and Mouna Taleb, languages.
The Business Certificate of Achievement Award went to Dylan Butler, automotive technology — GM automotive service educational program; Kevin Cameron, business; Michael Campbell, automotive technology intern program; Regina Cobb, administrative office technology — legal secretary; Daniel Elizondo, automotive technology — GM painting and refinishing; Heather Knowles, business aviation management emphasis; Lisa Lewis, administrative office specialist; Melissa Munoz, general office support; Floyd Perry, business and finance; Amy Renfrow, medical transcription; Jennifer Shock-ley, accounting; Theresa Giovanni Vanderlois, management; and Breket Yosef, aviation maintenance technology-general emphasis.
The Health Professions Certificate of Achievement Award was given to Debra Barnett, nursing; Joshua Moll, emergency medical services; and Krista Robertson, occupational therapy assistant.
Vickie Gibson, dean of information technology, presented the Information Technology Certificate of Achievement Award to Daniel Bailey, AS computer science OU; Rachel Boydstun, AAS computer science — Web design; Hugo Lopez, computer aided technology — multimedia emphasis; Erin Mason, computer aided technology/computer-aided design emphasis; Matthew Reynolds, AS Computer Science/cyber information security emphasis; Kristina Seeds, computer aided technology/game design emphasis; Kimi Smith, AAS computer science/computer system support emphasis; Kenneth Stull, AS computer science/multimedia/multimedia information systems emphasis; John Vanhoutan, AAS computer science/cyber information security emphasis; and Nicholas Wilson, AAS computer science, computer programming emphasis.
Max Simmons, science and mathematics dean, presented the Science and Mathematics Certificate of Achievement Awards to Corey Darnell, pre-medicine; My Huyng, pre-pharmacy; Yousef Salous, pre-dentistry; and Aaron Wes-brook, engineering.
Cecelia Yoder, acting dean of Social Sciences, presented the Social Sciences Certificate of Achievement Awards to Jessica Cook, child development; Heather Creekmore, political science; Marian Johnson, psychology; Amanda Parham, child development.
Twelve Student Organization Awards were given to students who demonstrated leadership skills in clubs.
The Advocates of Peace award was presented to Ashley Ann Hovda. Alexandra Wilkes won the Business Professionals of America Award. The College Democrats award went to Jed Green. The College Poets and Writers Award winner was Kristen Hoaglin. The Empowered Students and Individuals Award winner was Michael Hendricks. The Hispanic Organization to Promote Education Award went to Martin Ramirez. The Leadership Council Award winner was Chris Stewart. The Phi Theta Kappa Award went to Rebekah Green. The Photography Club Award winner was Mia Diaz. The Student Nursing Association Award went to Coleen Vache. Barbara Grider won the Student Occupational Therapist Assistant Organization Award. Tammy Powell won the Student Physical Therapy Assistant Organization Award. Faculty Adviser Sue Hinton presented the Pioneer award to Stephen Sossamon, staff writer.
