LaGrange College 28 April Two Thousand Twenty-one HONORS DAY
LaGrange College
28 April
Two Thousand Twenty-one
HONORS DAY
WELCOME Susanna Baxter, President, LaGrange College
INVOCATION Joely Peterman, President, Omicron Delta Kappa
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VPAA’S LIST Students who have achieved an overall a grade point average of 3.6 or higher
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Students who have achieved an overall GPA of 3.90 or higher are recognized in bold and italic print.
FRESHMEN
Bailey Boswell Kareanne Brake
John Bravy Jacob Broome
Victoria Cayetano Ava Crowell
Cindy Deleon Aalycia Dorsey Christian Dyer
Kailey Ford Ethan Fry Carmen Hamilton Carlie Jones Vijay Patel Sydney Rojo Heidi Shrontz Joshua Spencer Maggie Vo
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SOPHOMORES
Isaac Bohrer Kelsey Bowen
Anna-Cathryn Brown Zoie Brown
Emily Crowe Andrew Cunningham
Aria Foster Breanna Gay
James Gilbert Hannah Godfrey
Alexandria Gosdin Lindsey Green
John Mattox Morgan McGarity
Jared McGregor Peyton Moseley Stephanie Nix Chandler Phillips John Richards Todd Sandiford Christina Shanahan Hailee Simpson Len Spivey Lindsey Swearngin Chasiti Wade Blake Webb Rachel Whitten Lauren Williamson
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JUNIORS
Mary Anderson Jennie Andrews
Catherine Arrington Jaylen Baker
Olivia Baldwin Mindy Barnett
Jada Brown Jacob Bullock
Jordan Cain Jordan Coppola
Madison Demkowski Taylor Earnhart Matthew Eden Kenzie Elliston Olivia Hanners Abigail Hudson
Mary Helen Jeffreys Nia Johnson Craig Kennedy Isaiah McCrina Jasmine Middleton Dylan Mowery Catherine Newell Malachi Parker Mikaela Parmer Jaydon Parrish Rebekah Powers Emma Rose Kaitlyn Smoak Emily Tucker Madison Whiteaker Racheal Withrow
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SENIORS
Lincoln Anderson
Abbagail Arrington
Landon Bell
Troy Bradley
Lauren Braswell
Rachel Cartwright
Amy Channell
Lauren Collins
Miranda Cox
Tyra Crowe
Lillian DeGennaro
Thomas Dismukes
Spencer Douches
Mikayla Drake
Caleb Edde
Robin Fabrick
Caleigh Fowler-Lewis
Tyren Frazier
Natalie Glass
Meghan Gross
Austin Harper
Dilyn Harrington
Benjamin Hays
Simmerly Hernandez
Kyle Hildebrand
Rebekah Hobson
Michelle Hopper
Emily Hughes
Olivia Jones
Cole Juskus
Savannah Laney
Philip Maeser
Hayden McCullough
Trevor McLemore
Jayme Middleton
Ariel Modeste
Jalen Morgan
Caitlin Morman
Shelby Olney
Autumn Patrick
Joely Peterman
Addie Pruett
Makayla Red
Dustey Reeves
Cole Reihing
Evan Sampers
Caleb Speir
Benjamin Stallsmith
Ashley Stell
Savannah Stephens
Laurel Storey
Sara Taylor
Taylor Townsend
Alan Valdez
Carlos Valdez
Alexis Westrick
Carter White
Maurie White
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RECOGNITION OF THE
SERVANT SCHOLARS
Class of 2021
Seniors
Rachel Cartwright
Miranda Cox
Skylar Crowe
Crispin Cuttino
Briza Diaz
India Gleason
John Keith
Hayden McCullough
Whitney Moore
Caitlin Morman
Class of 2022
Juniors
Jay Adams
Colby Bell
Robert Bird
Adreanna Creed
Nia Johnson
Porter Law
Jasmine Middleton
Dazia Potts
Addie Kate Pruett
William Roberts
Mary Kate Tucker
Class of 2023
Incoming Cohort
Andrew Cunningham
Aria Foster
Robert Griffin
Journey Oden
Gabriel Parrish
Rebekah Powers
Carl Robertson
Christina Shanahan
Hailee Kate Simpson
D’Ashley Trammell
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HONOR SOCIETIES
ALPHA MU GAMMA National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society
Alpha Mu Gamma is the National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society whose mission is to recognize achievement in the field of foreign-language study, to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment, to encourage a continuing interest in the study of foreign languages, literatures, cultures and civilizations, and to foster understanding of other peoples and international friendship.
Kirsten Boyd - Spanish
Katarina DeCastro - Spanish
Katelynn Parnell - Spanish
Alex Rivera - Spanish
Natalie Tyler - Spanish
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BETA BETA BETA BIOLOGICAL HONOR SOCIETY International Honor Society in Biology
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society is an honor society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Regular members of the society are Biology majors who have completed at least three Biology courses with an average grade of B or better. Associate members are undergraduate students interested in the
Alan Gage Bailey
Kelsey Bowen
Amy Channel
Brittain Crowe
Katarina DeCastro
Lillian DeGennaro
Philip Maeser
Trevor McLemore
Ariel Modeste
Shelby Olney
Mikaela Parmer
Madison Whiteaker
Katlynn Parnell
Members
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DELTA MU DELTA International Honor Society in Business Administration
Delta Mu Delta is the International Honor Society in Business at four-year institutions accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Zeta Pi Chapter at LaGrange College has been very active both locally and at the national level. The chapter is active in the community through its involvement with service projects. On the national level, the chapter has won the Star Chapter Award – presented each year to outstanding chapters - for eleven years, including 2018.
Connor Allen
Jordan Coppola
Spencer Douches
Caleb Edde
Matthew Eden
Riley Hammett
Simmerly Hernandez
Rebekah Hobson
Christina Kelley
Jalen Morgan
Addie Pruett
Serik Rosencrants
Dawson Tucker
Maurie White
Haylee Williams
Prof. Cindi Bearden, Advisor
Ms. Jackie Belcher
Dr. Brian Hunter
Dr. Preston James
Dr. Linda McMullen
Prof. Gus McMurray
Dr. Lydia Rosencrants
Members
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Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. The name Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) represents knowledge, duty, and power. From its inception, Kappa Delta Pi has been synonymous with scholarship, innovation, and excellence in the field of education.
KAPPA DELTA PI
Education Honor Society
Abby Barintine
Emily Boswell
Olivia Jones
Savannah Laney
Valarie Ramsey
Makayla Red
Dustey Reeves
Ashley Stell
Lori Simmons
Savanah Stephens
Laurel Storey
Chapter Counselor
Members
Faculty Members
Vicki Pheil
Jana Austin
Colby Jones
Don Livingston
Sharon Livingston
Margaretta Milam
Vicki Pheil
Rebekah Ralph
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NURSING
LaGrange College Nursing Honor Society
The LaGrange College Nursing Honor Society represents students who have achieved a GPA of at least 3.0 and represent the top 35% of their class. They have not only demonstrated superior academic achievement, but also academic integrity, leadership potential, and high professional standards in nursing. Community Members (CM) are Registered Nurses who are currently working and demonstrate leadership, integrity, and a commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession.
Katelyn Cannon
Michelle Hopper
Emily Hughes
Jahpera McEachin
Joseph Monda
Members
Trista Murphy
Brianna Neese
Taylor Townsend
Bailey Welborn
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OMICRON DELTA KAPPA
National Leadership Honor Society
Omicron Delta Kappa was founded on the idea that leadership of exceptional quality and versatility in college should be recognized, that representatives in all phases of college life should cooperate in worthwhile endeavors, and that outstanding students, faculty, and administrators should meet on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and helpfulness. The Society recognizes and encourages achievement in scholarship; athletics; campus or community service, social and religious activities, and campus government; journalism, speech, and the mass media; creative and performing arts.
David O. Ahearn Elizabeth Appleby Kim Barber Knoll Michael Bleimeyer Cindi Bearden Jon Birkeli Caleb Brown Marcia Brown Jennifer Claybrook Noah Clipper John Cook Libby Compton Nina Dulin-Mallory Maddie Elzey Jenna Eppes
Jon Ernstberger Stacey Ernstberger Melvin Hall Jacob Harmon Leah Harrison Seok Hwang Stacy Gorman Jackson Lee Johnson Daniel Parker Lancaster Don Livingston Patricia Marchesi Greg McClanahan Trevor McLemore Linda McMullen William Paschal Joely Peterman
Amanda Plumlee Melinda Pomeroy-Black Adam Roberts Maranah Sauter Laine Scott Kevin Shirley Jack Slay Amber Spratlin Errick Sturm Justin Thurman John Tures Anthony Wilson Carol Yin William Yin Abby Young
Members
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PHI ALPHA THETA National History Honor Society
Phi Alpha Theta is the History Honor Society, a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. It seeks to bring students, teachers, and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges which promote and assist historical research and publication by its members.
Members
Faculty
Kevin Shirley
Richard Soash
Austin Harper
Abbey Reese
Crispin Cuttino
Trenton Cook
Malachi Parker
Benjamin Hays
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PI SIGMA ALPHA Political Science
Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society for college students of political science and government in the United States. Its purpose is to bring together students and faculty interested in the study of government and politics and to stimulate scholarship and interest in political science.
Thomas Bird
Andrew Cunningham
Madison Demkowski
Natalie Glass
Olivia Hanners
Nia Johnson
Porter Law
Brennan Oates
Jaydon Parrish
Caleb Tyler
Andrew Valbuena
Dr. Tracy Lightcap
Dr. John A. Tures
Members
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Brandy Brown
Katharina Conley
Nia Johnson
dAnnah Lee
Adeline Scott
Micah Stuman
Meagan Walker
Miracle Woodyard
PSI CHI The International Honor Society in Psychology
Psi Chi is The International Honor Society in Psychology. It was founded for “the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology.” The local chapter was established in 1994, and provides services to the faculty and students in psychology.
Members
Faculty
Chuck Kraemer, Ph.D
Christi Hu, Ph.D.
Stephanie Thomas, Ph.D.
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SIGMA TAU DELTA International English Honor Society
Jordan Cain
Miranda Cox
Lilly DeGennaro
Jayme Middleton
Chandler Phillips
Alexis Westrick
Nina Dulin-Mallory
Patricia Marchesi
Laine Scott
Jack Slay
Justin Thurman
Anthony Wilson
Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, confers distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta fosters all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing; promotes exemplary character and good fellowship among its members; and upholds high standards of academic excellence. Qualifications for induction into the local chapter, Alpha Beta Chi, include the recommendation of the English faculty, an overall GPA of at least 3.0, and a GPA of 3.5 in the major.
Members
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THETA ALPHA KAPPA Religion Honor Society
Theta Alpha Kappa is the only national honor society dedicated to recognizing academic excellence in baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate students and in scholarship in the fields of Religious Studies and Theology. To be eligible, students must have a 3.5 GPA in Religious Studies and/or Theology and a 3.0 GPA overall, and be ranked in the upper 35% of their class.
Lauren Braswell
Meghan Gross
Members
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PILLAR AWARDS
First Annual Student Engagement Awards
Diversity and Inclusion – Anna Robinson
Civility– Nicolas DeJesus
Excellence– Porter Law
Service– Philip Maeser
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DEPARTMENTAL AND PROGRAMMATIC
OUTSTANDING TUTOR AWARD Presented by Stacey Ernstberger
Associate Professor of Mathematics & Director, Tutoring Center Cameron Perkins-McLeod
OUTSTANDING WRITING CENTER PEER CONSULTANT AWARD Presented by Justin Thurman
Associate Professor of English & Director, Writing Center Lillian DeGennaro
ETHOS FIRST YEAR STUDENT VALUES AWARD
Presented by Justin Thurman Associate Professor of English & Co-Director, Cornerstone
First Year Experience Program Lauren Williamson
ART AND DESIGN Presented by Marcia Brown
Needham Avery Art Award– Katherine Juskus Annie Moore Smith Award– Tuesday Gardner
Jean Young Award– Alexis Westrick Lee Wilson Award in Photography– Ashleigh Hall
Jamie Bishop Award– Anna Robinson
BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY Presented by Nickie Cauthen and Bill McCoy
John Carleton Hurd Excellence in Biology Award- Shelby L. Olney Shibley-Hicks Scholarship- Troy Aatiq Bradley, Kelsey Bowen,
Mikaela Parmer, Christina Shanahan, Alexander Rivera, Taylore Sharman, Adreanna Creed, Elijah Rachel,
Destinee Tate, Jalaya Lewis, Sydney Beaird, Payem Suleman
Highest Achievement in General Chemistry- Todd Sandiford A.M. Hicks Award for Highest Achievement in Organic Chemistry-
Troy Aatiq Bradley
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BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT STUDIES Presented by Lydia Rosencrants
GSCPA Outstanding Senior in Accountancy Award– Rebekah Hobson Zachary Taylor, Jr., Award for Outstanding
Student in Business– Jalen Morgan ACBSP Leadership Award– Spencer Douches
EDUCATION Presented by Gretta Milam and Don and Sharon Livingston Walter Malcolm Shackelford Award– Savannah Stephens
Ethyl Ault Service Award– Jasmine Middleton The Drs. Sharon and Don Livingston Outstanding Early Childhood Junior Award-Mary Kate Tucker
ENGLISH Presented by Laine Scott and Nina Dulin-Mallory
Freshman Essay Award– Kara Brake & Caroline Langston Frances Marion Chalker Medlock ‘53 Prize for Poetry– Evan Johnson
Walter D. Jones Award for Excellence in Composition & Scholarship-Alexis Westrick
Murial B. Williams Award for Excellence in Literary Studies– Jayme Middleton
EXERCISE SCIENCE Presented by Amber Leiker
Outstanding Senior in Exercise Science Award– Thomas Dismukes
HISTORY Presented by Kevin Shirley
Phi Alpha Theta Leadership Award– Austin Harper Frederick V. Mills, Sr. Research Award– Crispin Cuttino
Sue Kafrouni Award– Austin Harper
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MATHEMATICS
Presented by William Yin, Stacey Ernstberger and Jon Ernstberger Verdie Miller Award– Austin Harper
Most Outstanding First-Year Calculus Student Award– Jaylen Baker Rebecca M. Panda Scholarship Grant– Christian Dyer
MUSIC
Presented by Toni Anderson Amy Johnson Smith Boozer Scholarship– Erika Hill
Ann Louise Kitchen Bryant Music Scholarship– Kailey Ford Bernard-Becker Music Scholarship– Dilyn Harrington / Jackson Lamb
Daisy Shepherd Luckey– Isaiah McCrina Felicia E. Maddox Music Scholarship– Stevie Nix Herbert H. Cox Music Scholarship– Ava Crowell
Hortense Hughes Moore Scholarship– Lauren Collins Mattox-Zachry Music Scholarship– Garrett Lehman
Pauline Witherspoon Hutchinson Music Scholarship– Olivia White / Jared McGregor
Polly Smith Moore Music Scholarship– Lauren Hicks Patricia Callaway Award for Vocal Excellence– Joely Peterman
Martha Estes Achievement Award– Carter White Emily & Bruce Herrington Music Award– Jacob Broome
NURSING Presented by Sarah Holden
Outstanding Junior Clinical Award– Kaitlyn Smoak /Emily Tucker Vines Outstanding Junior Academic Award– Caleigh Fowler-Lewis Meri Meriwether Norris Caring Award– Jahpera McEachin
POLITICAL SCIENCE Presented by Jeff Lukken and John Tures
Judge David Fowler Award– Damir Rosencrants Dr. Tracy Lightcap Award– Caleb Tyler Pi Sigma Alpha Award– Natalie Glass
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PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Presented by Christi Hu Outstanding Achievement in Psychology– Kiara Tookes-Williams
Buford Jennette Johnson Psychology Research Award– Lincoln Anderson/ Kennedy Conner
Psychology Teaching Award– Shakira Brewer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY Presented by David Ahearn
David S. Naglee Outstanding Senior Award– Lauren Braswell Religion & Philosophy Departmental Scholarships– Meghan Gross
SOCIOLOGY Presented by Bobby Jo Otto
Jack Buchanan, Sr. Scholar– Natalie Tyler Outstanding Senior Award– Hailey Owen
THEATRE ARTS Presented by Kim Barber Knoll and Tracy Riggs
Maxie “Doc” Estes Scholarship– DJ Kelly Hearnburg Theatre Achievement Scholarship– Colby Bell
Mamie Lark Henry Drama Scholarship–Tyler Evans Kendall Eugene Morris Scholarship– Ethan McKie
Nell Tidwell Rollins Scholarship– Dee Hare Jimmy and Barbara Motos Annual Scholarship Grant– Erielle Robinson
Jane and Raymond Barber Theatre Scholarship– Carlie Jones
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JOHN R. HINES, JR., UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS
Presented by Christi Hu, Director of Undergraduate Research
The LaGrange college undergraduate research program, directed by Associate Professor of Psychology, Christi Hu, gives students opportunities to work closely with faculty members, primarily in their majors, in meaningful research projects. These projects often give students an advantage over other undergraduates when it comes to admission to graduate programs, and can produce work typically found in graduate-level programs. The categories are:
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
Presented by Elizabeth Appleby
Chair of Sustainability Council and Professor of French
This award honors an individual or group that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting sustainability or exceptional commitment to a particular sustainability practice or event on campus.
Michael Coniglio
Applied Research: Data & Information Analysis
Austin Harper, Alyssa Lord, Holston Sebaugh, and Carlos Valdez
Applied Research: Biological and Human Subjects
Hailey Owen
Religious, Historical, and Literary Analysis
Lauren Braswell
Creative/Performance
Lauren Collins, Olivia White, Kyle Hildebrand, Jared McGregor,
Joely Peterman, Philip Botica, Landon Bell, Savanna Hicks,
Stevie Nix
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WAIGHTS G. HENRY, JR., LEADERSHIP AWARD
Named in honor of the 20th President of LaGrange College, this award is
the highest award given to a student, and the recipient has the honor of
delivering an address at Commencement on behalf of the graduating
class. The award is based on three criteria:
Scholarship, Service, and Leadership
Trevor McLemore
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JOHN R. HINES, JR., UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
FACULTY AWARD
Christi Hu, Director of Undergraduate Research
Presented by Karen Aubrey, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Associate Professor of Business and Accountancy, Cindi Bearden
2020-2021 GENERAL BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND MINISTRY
EXEMPLARY TEACHER AWARD
Assistant Professor of Art, Austin Wieland
2020-2021 VULCAN TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Associate Professor of English, Justin Thurman
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ALMA MATER
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Guardian of our days;
For thy spirit never failing We will sing thy praise.
High aloft we hold thy banner,
Ever loyal true; And to thee, our Alma Mater,
We our pledge renew.
In thy mighty groves of learning, Wisdom’s path we’ve sought;
High upon thy lofty hilltop, Visions have been wrought.
From our hearts we sing the chorus,
Time shall never change; Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,
‘Hail to thee LaGrange.’ Dolly Jones House, 1914-1915