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Students Honored for Academic Excellence, Service and Achievements

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擣aculty in the College of Arts and Sciences recently presented awards to students in recognition of their hard work, dedication and excellence.

Professor and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Robert Prickett began the ceremony by commending the winners. 鈥淭his day is about recognizing your hard work, dedication, and excellence,鈥� he praised. 鈥淲e are excited to celebrate this day with you.鈥�

The Department of Communication, Art, & Design

The Carlisle Jones Art Award – Keri Nuzum

• Given in honor of Elizabeth Carlisle Jones, the award recognizes a student who exhibits exceptional creativity, productivity, craftmanship and presentation in the areas of painting, drawing and printmaking, or other two-dimensional work.    

The Art History Award – Jose Aviles

• Presented to the student whose research results in a well-written paper that clearly presents an original idea in the field of art history.     

The Graphic Design Award – Emily Blum and Laura Roberts

• Presented to a senior majoring in graphic design, recognizing superior academic achievement, creativity, and work ethic. Particular attention is paid to those characteristics that predict professional success in the graphic design and/or visual communication industry.  

The Photography Award – Dakota Hawxwell

• Recognizes a senior who has excelled in photography or photojournalism. This student displays an exceptional understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of the photographic medium. This award recognizes superior achievement in academics and service to the department and the university.  

The James Rash Award – Jillian Enlow

• Presented to a student who exhibits outstanding creativity, productivity, craftsmanship and presentation in the areas of ceramics, art appreciation, drawing and painting.    

The Public Relations Award – Camila Lezcano and Jack Iannibelli

• Presented to a public relations major who excels in the classroom and in utilizing public relations principles to support campus and community programs and projects. 

The Video and Film Award – Bethany Payne

• Recognizes a student who has excelled in videography and has sought opportunities both in class and on campus to cultivate their eye for cinematic productions. This student displays an enthusiasm for storytelling and outstanding academic achievement in this field. 

The Department of English

The Senior English Major Award and The English Education Award – Morgan Lilly

• The first award recognizes a senior English major for excellence in grades, character, leadership ability, and creativity. The second award is presented to a senior with excellence in grades, teaching potential, character, leadership ability, and creativity. 

The Department of Health, Sport, & Physical Education

The Physical Health Education Award – Savannah Crisp

• Honors a pre-service teacher who excels in physical and health education studies and classroom teaching.

The Department of Music

The Music Achievement Award – Elliott Moulder

• Recognizes the student who has demonstrated outstanding musical achievement during the current academic year. 

The First-Year Music Award – Arturo Ayala

• Presented to a freshman music major who has demonstrated outstanding potential and significant achievement during the first year of study in academic and musical studies. 

The Symphonic Band Award – Michael Silver

• Recognizes the band member who has exhibited outstanding performance, participation and attitude in the Symphonic Band. 

The David M. Schweppe Memorial Award – Junior Boakye and Peter Moore

• The Shelby Rotary Club presents this award to the graduating seniors who made the most significant contribution to the university’s music program and significant academic and professional achievements.   

The Orchestra Award – Kaitlyn Edwards, Max Nicholson and Joseph Bourne

• Presented to students who exemplify excellence in preparation and in superb performance, as well as devotion to music.  

The Chorister鈥檚 Excellence Award – Peter Moore

• Presented to an upcoming graduate who has presented exceptional dedication to 成人视频 Choirs.

The Chorister鈥檚 Service Award – Peter Moore

• Presented to an upcoming graduate who has demonstrated an exceptional willingness to serve 成人视频 Choirs.

The Department of Natural Sciences

The M.A. Moseley, Jr. Senior Chemistry Award – Tuyet Anh Nguyen

• Established in 1980 in honor of Professor Emeritus Mr. M.A. Moseley, Jr., who taught chemistry at 成人视频 for 29 years. A plaque is on display in Withrow Hall, and each year the name of the senior winner of this award is added to the plaque. 

The Paul J. Stacy Award in Biology – Sara-Michael Jann

• Presented in honor of Professor Emeritus Mr. Paul J. Stacy, whose devotion to the teaching of biology and love of the students at 成人视频 spanned beyond three decades. The recipient鈥檚 name will be placed with others who have received the honor and displayed on a permanent plaque in the Department of Natural Sciences. 

The Biochemistry Senior Award – Benjamin Rogers

• Created to recognize academic excellence in a senior biochemistry major. This year鈥檚 recipient is the inaugural winner of this award.  The recipient鈥檚 name will be placed on a permanent plaque on display in Withrow Hall.

The Les Brown Environmental Science Award – Timothy Campbell

• Established in 2006 to honor Professor Emeritus Dr. Les M. Brown鈥檚 appreciation of nature, passion for teaching science, and involvement of students in research at GWU for nearly 40 years. The winner exhibits commitment to academic excellence and research in the area of environmental sciences.

The Stefka Eddins Undergraduate Research Award

The Stefka Eddins Undergraduate Research Award recognizes students in Natural Sciences who demonstrate a commitment to and excellence in undergraduate research by execution and completion of a collaborative student/faculty project.

• Daniel Bennett
• Taylor Sollie
• Hannah White
• Andrew Wilson

The Sherman Parrish First Year Chemistry Award – Bella Harding

• Named after Professor Emeritus Dr. Sherman Parrish who taught Chemistry at 成人视频 for more than 30 years. It is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in General Chemistry, which, as a discipline, is comprehensive, demanding and exacting. 

The Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Mathematics Major Award – John Mark Watt

• Presented to a senior who has excelled in the study of mathematics as a major and performed well in all academic work.

The Computer Science Major Award – Isaiah Echeverria

• Awarded to a graduating senior Computer Science major who has excelled in the major and performed well in all academic work.

First Year Mathematics Achievement Award – Nicholas Reis

• Success in a freshman level mathematics course is highly correlated to success in a wide range of studies. This award goes to a student who has demonstrated excellence in a freshman level mathematics course.

The Cybersecurity Major Award – Peyton Campbell

• Awarded to a graduating senior majoring in Cybersecurity who has demonstrated excellence in the study of cybersecurity and has performed well in all academic work.

The Department of Social Sciences

The J.O. Terrell History Award – Andrea Stampone

• Established in 1974 to honor the late Dr. J.O. Terrell, former Dean of Instruction and Professor of History at 成人视频, this award is presented to an outstanding student of history. 

The Gil Blackburn Excellence in Western Civilization Award – Kami Beachey

• Named for Dr. Gil Blackburn, who served as Professor of History and Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs from 1968鈥�2004, this award is given to an outstanding freshman or sophomore student in the Western Civilization courses. 

The Sociology Award – Kelvin Agosto

• Presented to a student who has shown academic excellence and integrity in their sociology studies.

The International Affairs Award – Bethany Durham

• Presented to a student who has shown academic excellence, service and leadership in the pursuit of global understanding, as examined through the multidisciplinary work of international affairs.   

The Political Science Award – Morgan Hardin

• Presented to an outstanding senior in political science. 

The Public Spiritedness and Service Award – Matthew Rowland

• In the spirit of 成人视频鈥檚 motto, For God and Humanity, each year the political science and international affairs major recognizes one of its students who has made an exceptional commitment to public-spiritedness and serving others. 

The Department of Public Service

The Academic Excellence in Criminal Justice Award – Leiah Bivens

• Recognizes a student for academic excellence in criminal justice administration.

The Academic Excellence in Homeland Security Award – Trevor Wilson 

• Recognizes a student for academic excellence in homeland security administration.

The Academic Excellence in Military Science Award – Banks Munn and Paul McElearney

• Recognizes students for academic excellence in military science supervision of cadets.

The Academic Excellence in Human Services Award – Morgan Shew

• Recognizes students for academic excellence in Human Services.

The Hambright Scholarship Award – Richard Protasewich and Kaleigh Huff

• Recognizes students for academic excellence in the Department of Public Service in memory of Dr. Barry Hambright, GWU professor emeritus.

Department of Religious Studies

M. Van Murrell Academic Award – Brock Nikkari

• Given in honor of Dr. M. Vann Murrell for his 27 years of outstanding service as a Professor of New Testament Studies and chair of the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy. The award is presented to a graduating senior in the Department based on grades in all major courses, overall grade point average, and evidence of exceptional leadership in the future.

Biblical Studies Award – Brock Nikkari

• Recognizes a graduating senior who has excelled in his or her achievement in the biblical studies major or concentration.

Jack Partain Missiology Award – Jacob Bryson and Serena Kohler

• Given honor of Jack Partain, who served as a missionary for 16 years in Africa and 15 years at 成人视频 as a professor. His commitment to excellence in the classroom and his passion for the Missio Dei inspires us to recognize a graduating senior who performs well in the classroom and has a passion for the Mission of God.

The Department of Theatre Arts

The Excellence in Acting and Performance Award: Ava Jo Sullivan and Callie Keller

• Presented for excellence in stage performance.  

The Excellence in Technical Theatre Award – Rachel Nieminen and Isa Van Sintemaartensdijk

• Recognizes superior achievement in technical production in theatre arts and significant contribution to theatrical production.  

The Alpha Psi Omega Award for Excellence in Theatre Arts – Rachel Nieminen

• Alpha Psi Omega is the National Honor Society for students of Theatre. This award recognizes superior achievement in academic study in the theatre arts and superior contribution to theatrical production.  

Department of World Languages, Literature, and Cultures

The American Sign Language Award – Lydia Barrett

• Given to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the field of American Sign Language. 

The French Award – Morgan Barbery and Sofia Alvarez Gomez

• Recognizes students who have demonstrated dedication to the French program and has earned excellent grades in French courses, embodying the desire to promote French-language learning.   

The Spanish Award – Grace Snyder

• Presented to a Spanish major or minor who has displayed superior aptitude and passion for the Spanish language and the literatures and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. 

The German Award – Savannah Shaw

• Presented to a German major or minor who has displayed excellence and enthusiasm in their courses and in learning the German language.

The World Language Education Award – Ori Moon

• Awarded to the world languages major minoring in professional education who has demonstrated excellence in teaching this K-12 specialty area. The student award winner exemplifies the qualities and dispositions sought in teaching world languages. 

The Second Language Education Award – Isabella Turner

• Presented to the student who has demonstrated clear excellence in teaching a second language. 

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