PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews) – Students in academics and athletics were recognized at Louisiana Christian University’s 61st annual honors convocation April 14. Additionally, two faculty members were recognized with endowed professorships.
English professor 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 Award: Nathaniel Madrid, Alexandria
Grady Harper Scholarship Award: Jocelyn Holt, Salinas, California
Thilo Steinschulte Scholarship Award: 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 Society of Louisiana CPAs Round Robin Interview Scholarship: Adam Hair, Sulphur
Outstanding Graduating Senior in Business: Administration : Adam Hair, Sulphur
Outstanding Junior in Business Administration: Ting Jiang, Eunice & Salvador Palermo, Walker
Society of LA CPAs Christopher “Kit” Smith Memorial Scholarship: Ting Jiang, Eunice
Sr External Major Field Test 2nd Highest: Jeff VanHandel, Pineville
Sr External Major Field Test Highest: Adam Hair, Sulphur
Education
Avis L. Trahan – Outstanding Elementary Education Award : Allie Campbell, Dry Creek
Avis L. Trahan – Outstanding Secondary Education Award: Emma Cox, La Porte, Texas
Education Achievement Award: Kylie Harless, Pineville
E. Beatrice McKenzie May: Leah Ardoin, Pineville
History and Political Science
Outstanding First Year Student: Dylan Ashworth, Woodworth & Michael Monier, Ville Platte
Outstanding Upper-Class Student in History and Political Science: Shelby Cumpton, Quitman
Health and Physical Education
Courtney Butler Scholarship: Kasey Russell, Center Point
Outstanding Exercise Science Clinical Wellness Major of the Year: James Powell, Rayville & Dylan Romero, Lafayette
Outstanding Health Promotion Major of the Year: Taylor Doyle, Pineville
Human Behaivor
Alpha Tau Gamma Omega Cole Award: Kayla Dauthier, Jarreau
Ann McAllister Excellence in Social Work Award: Lacey Scarborough, Pineville
Ann McAllister Excellence in Social Work Scholarship: Angel Jackson, Esterwood
Social Work Student of the Year Award: Tyler Carlin, Woodworth
The Dr. James Quillin Memorial Psychology Student of the Year: Yessica Roque, Columbia
Language and Literature
Ada Osborne Scholarship: 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 Scholarship in English: Breland Morris, Pineville
Ellander Ridge Scholarship: Samantha Ray, Center Point
English Faculty Scholarship: Aven Elliot, Alexandria
Ivey Gravette Scholarship in English: Delaina Doyle, Hineston
Mary Kate Bailes Freshman Essay Award: Madison Clarke, Alexandria
Mayme Hamlett English Scholarship: Bethany Nichols, Boyce
Media, Communication and Theatre
Convergence Media Senior Leadership Award: Kylei Cornelison, Jena
Ethel Holloman Memorial Journalism Scholarship: Victoria Watson, New Iberia
Frank & Helen Bennett Endowed Scholarship in Theatre: Dustin Morace, Pineville
Fred Kendrick Memorial Journalism Scholarship: Joel Thompson, Lafayette
Media and Communication Outstanding Freshman in Production: Caleb Cole, Pineville
Benjamin Cox, Broussard
Media and Communication Senior Excellence Award: Darrell Brown, Baton Rouge
Ortis Journalism Scholarship: Brandon Brown, Greenville, Texas
Oscar Hoffmeyer Endowed Scholarship in Journalism: Aaron Quartemont, Bentley
Richard-Burton Endowed Scholarships:
-Communication Studies: Phoebe Lim, Baton Rouge
-Convergence Media: Lexi Rachal, Baton Rouge
-Theatre: Colleen Andrews, Carthage,Texas
Wildcat Debate “And Then Some” Award: Shelby Cumpton, Quitman
Wildcat Debate Top Novice Award: Hannah Miller, Iowa
Missions and Ministries
Christian Studies Award: Samantha Austin, Boyce
Zondervan Greek Award: Isaiah Ardoin, Washington
Zondervan Theology Award: Evan Norris, Deville
Music
Alsup Voice Award: Malania White, Ball
B.B. McKinney Scholarship Award: Kyle Dupre, Houma
Bob Brian Church Music Endowed Scholarship: Selena Torres, Alexandria
Carroll Lowe Scholarship Award: 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 Achievement: Malania White, Ball
Richard Hill Endowed Scholarship: Peyton Newton, Alexandria
Robert W Poole Endowed Scholarship: A’melia Perkins, Pineville
Sue McGahey Elgin Endowed Scholarship: Caleb Williams, Frierson
Natural Sciences
Carol Anne O’Quinn Award: Jesci Lord, Bastrop
Hansel B. O’Quinn Award: Harrison Bieber, Dry Prong
J.F. Richie Memorial Award: Trinity Foster, Deville
Jarrell Memorial Award: Madison McDowell, Deville
Outstanding First Year Chemistry Award: Ethan Lanford, Pineville
Rocky Vidrine Memorial Award- Outstanding Freshman in Pre-Med: Kamryn West, Ville Platte
The Monroe Hilburn Award: Erich Loewer, Crowley
Nursing
Courage in Nursing: Shaye Tredinich, Madisonville
Division of Nursing Award: Jade Brady, LaPlace
Jean Livley Leadership Award: Vaylon Dubois, Pollock
SGA
Executive Board Former President: Terrell Phillips, Alexandria
Executive Board President: Kyaus Washington, Alexandria
Executive Board Vice-President: Andrew Bieber, Mamou
Donies & Novie Magee Scholarship Award: Breland Morris, Pineville
“These students represent the University’s vision for ‘Preparing Graduates and Transforming Lives’ demonstrated by their commitment to academic excellence and Christian scholarship,” said President Rick Brewer. “The great tradition of equipping students for lives of learning, leading, and serving emblematic of Louisiana Christian University is evidenced by the work of our faculty and students. The University’s devotion to the Great Commandment is certainly expressed by our students’ dedication to
“love God with heart, soul, and mind.”
