2012 Spring Awards Convocation
The Spring 2012 Award Recipients. Photo Credit: Tonia Black-Gold
Raven Canty, Writer
April 23, 2012
Filed under Events, Student Life & News, Top Stories
On April 19, Catawba College had its annual Spring Award Convocation in the Omwake-Dearborn Chapel. The special awards that were given out were created with the motto that it would be “our reminder as to why Green Pig represents Catawba’s commitment to environment responsibility and promotion of a greener, more sustainable lifestyle.”
With the induction of the new college president, Mr. Brien Lewis, in addition to the new Student Government Association Officers (SGA) for the 2012-2013 academic year and the giving of forty plus awards, this service was full of excitement and achievements.
The SGA officers for the2 012-2013 academic year include President Jana Burkhardt, Vice President Christian A. Crifasi, Secretary Justin M. Smith, and Treasurer Leah Constan-Tatos.
Awards were given in three categories:
Service to the Community & Leadership Awards:
Mr. and Ms. Catawba: Rayshaun and Brandi Cockerham
David Hoyle Award for Outstanding Service in Student Activities: Garrett McAuliffe and Brandi Cockerham
The Pioneer Award: Stephanie Cook
Frances Decker Wentz Award: Whitney Mullis and Mackenzie Westbrook
Kenneth Clapp Tri-Delta Award: Dr. Janice M. Fuller
Leader in Environmental Stewardship Award: Sarah Robinson and Dr. Mike Baranski
Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges: Amanda L. Drake, Sarah A. Moore, Ana K. Cooke, W. Brett Underwood, Claire E. Robinson, Jennifer M. Goble, Jubilee A. Meehan, Joshua A. Payne, Sarah C. Robinson, Julie R. Gilley, Marissa E. DiMarco, Joshua L. Owens, Sarah Y. Morse, Stephanie W. Cook, Whitney P. Mullis, Kyle D. Hendrick, and Robin E. Tynes
Paul Fisher Service Award and Scholarship: Kelly M. Schumacher
Academic Achievement Awards:
Sherrill & Smith Award in Business Administration: Travis S. Cauble
Millard F. Wilson Award for Excellence in Business: Sarah Matulis and Joshua Owens
Dr. Charles Turney Award and the Martha H. Morehead Award: Elizabeth G. “Lizzle” Davis
Rebecca H. Frantz Essay Prize: Jubilee Meehan
Bethany and Aidan Sinnott Poetry Award: Jessica Everett and Elizabeth G. “Lizzle” Davis
Rice, Andrews, Young Award: Jacqueline Hodgson
Elisabeth Scranton History Award: Julie Gilley
Braun Award in Physics: Frank Villa and Jacob Regensburger
The Chemistry Prize: Blake Rushing
CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award: Luke Kooyman and Lucas W. Riebe
American Institute of Chemists Award: Rachel Cone
Mathematics Award: Spencer K. Ashley
Environmental Programs Award: Sarah C. Robinson
Shirley L. Haworth Prospective Teacher Award: Margaret Steele and Melanie Hudson
Student Education Association/Cynthia Osterhus Award: Brittany Myers
College Chairman’s Award: Melanie Hudson
Senior Psychology Award: Katie Zink
The Whitley Award: Marissa DiMarco
Daniel E. Kirk Biology Award: Amanda G. Williams
Augustin Daly Award: Robin Tynes
The Sociology Award: Megan Kittel
Dr. Karl E. Hales Communication Award: Brett Underwood and Stephanie Cook
Awards of Special Merit and Achievement:
Dean N. Grove Award: Jacob Hill and Maggie McKee
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award: Kyle D. Hendrick and Dr. James M. Beard
Staff Member of the Year: Ms. Sandra Owen
Professor of the Year: Dr. Janice Fuller
Louise Tucker Staff Council Award: Melanie McCulloh
President’s Award for Staff Excellence: Jay Laurens
Swink Prize for Outstanding Classroom Teacher: Dr. Sharon Sullivan
Trustee Award for Outstanding Contribution to the College: Dr. Kenneth W. Clapp
Whitener Medal Recipients: Claire Robinson and Yakir Malul
Congratulations to all the award recipients.
For more information on the awards, recipients, and photos, go to: Catawba College Award Recipients
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