PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews) – Academy and athletics students recognized at Louisiana Christian University’s 61st annual convocation of honors on April 14. In addition, two faculty members were awarded endowed professorships.
Professor of English Julie Driessen received the McCormick-Huie Professorship in English and Journalism and Nicholas Maricle, Assistant Professor of Missions and Ministries, received the Lyndon E. Dawson, Sr. Professorship in Religion.
Student awards are listed below by department:
Art
Central Louisiana Ad Club Scholarship: Nathaniel Madrid, Alexandria
Grady Harper Scholarship: Jocelyn Holt, Salinas, CA
Thilo Steinschulte Scholarship: Sarah Brooks, Baytown, Maryland
Athletics
NAIA Student Athlete Award: Kae’ron Baker, Navasota, Texas & Kayla Dauthier, Jarreau
Business
ACBSP Student Leadership Award: Agigail Shields, Deville
Central Louisiana Chapter of the Society of Louisiana CPAs Round Robin Interview Scholarship: Adam Hair, Sulfur
Outstanding Graduate Graduate in Business: Administration: Adam Hair, Sulfur
Outstanding Junior in Business Administration: Ting Jiang, Eunice and Salvador Palermo, Walker
Society of LA CPA Christopher “Kit” Smith Memorial Scholarship: Ting Jiang, Eunice
Sr External Major Field Test 2nd Higher: Jeff VanHandel, Pineville
Sr External Major Field Test Highest: Adam’s Hair, Sulfur
Avis L. Trahan – Excellence in Elementary Education Award: Allie Campbell, Dry Creek
Avis L. Trahan – Outstanding Secondary Education Award: Emma Cox, La Porte, Texas
Excellence in Education Award: Kylie Harless, Pineville
E. Beatrice McKenzie May: Leah Ardoin, Pineville
history and political science
Outstanding Freshman: Dylan Ashworth, Woodworth and Michael Monier, Ville Platte
Outstanding Upper Class Student in History and Political Science: Shelby Cupton, Quitman
Health and physical education
Courtney Butler Scholarship: Kasey Russell, Center Point
Outstanding Clinical Wellness Major in Exercise Science of the Year: James Powell, Rayville and Dylan Romero, Lafayette
Outstanding Health Promotion Major of the Year: Taylor Doyle, Pineville
Human behavior
Alpha Tau Gamma Omega Cole Award: Kayla Dauthier, Jarreau
Ann McAllister Award for Excellence in Social Work: Lacey Scarborough, Pineville
Ann McAllister Excellence Scholarship in Social Work: Angel Jackson, Esterwood
Social Work Student of the Year Award: Tyler Carlin, Woodworth
Dr. James Quillin Memorial Psychology Student of the Year: Yessica Roque, Colombia
Language and Literature
Ada Osborne Fellowship: Lauren Curtis, Port Allen
Alpha Mu Gamma Outstanding Member Award: Lauren Curtis, Port Allen
Alpha Mu Gamma Outstanding Senior Award: Lauren Curtis, Port Allen
Carson Fellowship in English: Breland Morris, Pineville
Ellander Ridge Fellowship: Samantha Ray, Center Point
Faculty of English Scholarship: Aven Elliot, Alexandria
Ivey Gravette Fellowship in English: Delaina Doyle, Hineston
Mary Kate Bailes Freshman Essay Award: Madison Clarke, Alexandria
Mayme Hamlett English Scholarship: Bethany Nichols, Boyce
Media, communication and theater
Convergence Media Senior Leadership Award: Kylei Cornelison, Jena
Ethel Holloman Memorial Fellowship in Journalism: Victoria Watson, New Iberia
Frank & Helen Bennett Endowment Fellowship in Drama: Dustin Morace, Pineville
Fred Kendrick Memorial Fellowship in Journalism: Joel Thompson, Lafayette
Media and Communications Outstanding Freshman in Production: Caleb Cole, Pineville
Benjamin Cox, Bushman
Senior Excellence in Media and Communications Award: Darrell Brown, Baton Rouge
Ortis Journalism Fellowship: Brandon Brown, Greenville, Texas
Oscar Hoffmeyer Fellowship in Journalism: Aaron Quartemont, Bentley
Richard Burton Scholarships:
-Communication studies: Phoebe Lim, Bâton Rouge
-Convergence Media: Lexi Rachal, Baton Rouge
-Theatre: Colleen Andrews, Carthage, Texas
Wildcat Debate “And Then Some” Award: Shelby Cupton, Quitman
Wildcat Debate Top Novice Award: Hannah Miller, Iowa
Missions and Ministries
Christian Studies Award: Samantha Austin, Boyce
Greek Zondervan Award: Isaiah Ardoin, Washington
Zondervan Theology Prize: Evan Norris, Deville
Music
Alsup Voice Award: Malania White, Ball
BB McKinney Scholarship: Kyle Dupre, Houma
Bob Brian Church Music Endowed Scholarship: Selena Torres, Alexandria
Carroll Lowe Fellowship: Billi Barber, Slidell
Diane Leigh Ford Memorial Scholarship: Sophie Finley, Crowley
Dixie Sylvest Moss Award: Caleb Williams, Frierson
Edith Kilgore Kirkpatrick Music Scholarship: Samantha McCollough, Oakdale
Gloria Joy Moore Scholarship: Cheyenne Blake, West Monroe
Music Service Award: Sarah Kelly, Morgan City
Pierre Valmont Blanchard Award for Vocal Performance: Malania White, Ball
Richard Hill Endowment Scholarship: Peyton Newton, Alexandria
Robert W Poole Endowment Scholarship: A’melia Perkins, Pineville
Sue McGahey Elgin Endowment Scholarship: Caleb Williams, Frierson
Natural Sciences
Carol Anne O’Quinn Award: Jesci Lord, Bastrop
Hansel B. O’Quinn Award: Harrison Bieber, Dry Prong
JF Richie Memorial Award: Trinity Foster, Deville
Jarrell Memorial Award: Madison McDowell, Deville
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award: Ethan Lanford, Pineville
Rocky Vidrine Memorial Award – Outstanding Freshman Pre-Medicine: Kamryn West, Ville Platte
The Monroe Hilburn Prize: Erich Loewer, Crowley
Feeding with milk
Nursing Courage: Shaye Tredinich, Madisonville
Division of Nursing Award: Jade Brady, LaPlace
Jean Livley Leadership Award: Vaylon Dubois, Pollock
SGA
Board of Directors Past Chair: Terrell Phillips, Alexandria
Chairman of the Board of Directors: Kyaus Washington, Alexandria
Vice-Chairman of the Management Board: Andrew Bieber, Mamou
Donies & Novie Magee Scholarship: Breland Morris, Pineville
“These students represent the University‘s vision to ‘Prepare Graduates and Transform Lives’ demonstrated by their commitment to academic excellence and Christian scholarship,” said President Rick Brewer. “Louisiana Christian University’s great tradition of equipping students for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service is evidenced by the work of our faculty and students. The University’s devotion to the Great Command is certainly expressed in the dedication of our students to
“Love God with heart, soul and spirit.”