By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News
PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University held its 64th Annual Honors Convocation Tuesday, recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of students in academics and athletics.
“The students honored today are high achievers with very bright futures,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs Henry O. Robertson. “Our faculty have worked with them to bring out their many God-given talents. I am pleased we could come together at Honors Convocation and celebrate their achievements.”
Student awards and recipients are listed below by department, including hometowns.
Art
Central Louisiana Ad Club Scholarship Award Juliette Elsayed, Moreauville
Grady Harper Scholarship Award Christa-Ann Kees, Pineville
Thilo Steinschulte Scholarship Award Olivia Huffman, Pineville
Athletics
NAIA Student Athletes of the Year Rodrigo Moreira Silva, Portugal
Emma Leigh Hunt, Denham Springs
Business
ACBSP Student Leadership Award Alexandra Cedeno, Caracas
Outstanding Graduating Senior in Business Administration Henry Nichols Chappell, Mount Pleasant, Texas
Outstanding Junior in Business Administration Lucas E. Pedrosa De Lima, Brazil
Sr External Major Field Test 2nd Highest Serio Pita Martin, Spain
Sr External Major Field Test Highest Richardo Quintero, Babson, Florida
Education
Avis L. Trahan – Outstanding Elementary Education Award Payton Arcement, Katy, Texas
Avis L. Trahan – Outstanding Secondary Education Award Anna Hooker, Boyce
Delta Kappa Gamma Education Foundation Award Ana Elliott, Alexandria
Education Achievement Award Layton Kerby, Coushatta
E. Beatrice McKenzie May Scholarship Award Abigail Wheeler, Shreveport
William C. Todd Education Award Bryce Curtis, Winnsboro
History and Political Science
Outstanding First-Year Students Michael Henry, Pineville
Isaac Landreneau, Lafayette
Outstanding Upper-Class Student in History/Political Science Chloe Must, Lafayette
Health and Physical Education
Outstanding Exercise Science Clinical Wellness Major of Year Clayton Crow, Zwolle
Outstanding Sports and Wellness Major of the Year Logan Bertucci. Metairie
Courtney Butler Scholarship Isabella Andrews, Midvale, Utah
Criminal Justice
Alpha Tau Gamma Omega Cole Award Ana Guedes, Brazil
Social Work
Ann McAllister Senior Excellence in Social Work Award Gabrielle Colson, New Iberia
Ann McAllister Junior Excellence in Social Work Scholarship Clara Hall, Pineville
Social Work Student of the Year Award Isabella Watts, Pineville
Psychology
Dr. James Quillin Psychology Student of the Year Samantha Johnson, Pineville
Psychology Leadership & Service Award Princis Goff, Atlanta, Louisiana
Psychology First-Year Award Noah Thomas, Forest Hill
Psychology Second-Year Award Ana (Sofia) Martinez, Mexico
Language and Literature
Ada Osborne Scholarship Samantha Ray, Centerpoint
Alpha Mu Gamma Outstanding Member Award Keirsten LeJeune, Leesville
Cassidy Spears, Franklinton
Alpha Mu Gamma Outstanding Senior Award Mary Gardner, Elmer
Ellander Ridge Scholarship Ana Elliott, Alexandria
Inez Parker English Education Scholarship Anna Hooker, Boyce
English Faculty Scholarship Keirsten LeJeune, Leesville
Mary Kate Bailes Freshman Essay Award Josie Manning, Youngsville
Media and Communication
Ethel Holloman Memorial Journalism Scholarship Cayden Walls, Greenwell Springs
Fred Lollar Scholarship in Public Relations Julia Thompson, Lafayette
Helen Derr Scholarship in Student Publications Kayley McCarty, Tullos
Media/Communication Outstanding Freshman in Production Logan Carver, Benton
Media and Communication Senior Excellence Award Daniel Wilkerson, Bastrop
Ortis Journalism Scholarship Danny Cobb, Princeton
Oscar Hoffmeyer Endowed Scholarship in Journalism Adan Wright, Alexandria
Richardson-Burton Endowed Scholarship-Convergence Media Jacob A. Mercer, Pineville
Media/Communication “And Then Some” Award Jacob A. Mercer, Pineville
Wildcat Debate “And Then Some” Award Daniel Wilkerson, Bastrop
Wildcat Debate Top Novice Award Bailey Brown, Bogalusa
Theatre
Frank & Helen Bennett Endowed Scholarship in Theatre Cayden Walls, Greenwell Springs
Richardson-Burton Endowed Scholarship in Theatre Kayla Condrey, Rayville
Missions and Ministries
Christian Studies Award Cade Fookes, Alexandria
Zondervan Greek Award Anthony (Isaac) Ardoin, Washington, Louisiana
Zondervan Hebrew Award Anthony (Isaac) Ardoin, Washington, Louisiana
Zondervan Theology Award Cade Fookes, Alexandria
Music
B.B. McKinney Scholarship Award Carson Oliver, Shreveport
Beasley Memorial Scholarship Carson Oliver, Shreveport
Carroll Lowe Scholarship Award Sydney Freeman, Hineston
Edith Kilgore Kirkpatrick Music Scholarship Sydney Freeman, Hineston
Music Service Award William Dunham, Monroe
Pierre Valmont Blanchard Award for Vocal Achievement Cheyenne Carbaugh, Pineville
Richard Hill Endowed Scholarship Italia Sosa, Pineville
Sue McGahey Elgin Endowed Scholarship Italia Sosa, Pineville
Gloria Joy Moore Scholarship Halle Joiner, Pineville
Bob Brian Church Endowed Scholarship Carson Oliver, Shreveport
Diane Leigh Ford Memorial Scholarship Sydney Freeman, Hineston
Dixie Sylvest Moss Award Sydney Freeman, Hineston
Natural Sciences
Carol Anne O’Quinn Award Kylee VanHoof, Pineville
Hansel B. O’Quinn Award Morgan Tradewell, Deville
J.F. Richie Memorial Award Ethan Lanford, Pineville; Leanna Lanford, Pineville; Ethan Barnes, Ball; Kamryn West, Ville Platte; Jade Harmon, Lafayette
Jarrell Memorial Award Ethan Lanford, Pineville; Leanna Lanford, Pineville; Ethan Barnes, Ball; Kamryn West, Ville Platte; Jade Harmon, Lafayette
Outstanding First-Year Chemistry Award Kamsi Nwosu-Damian, United Kingdom
Kara Phillips, Anacoco
Rocky Vidrine Memorial Award-Outstanding Freshman/Pre-Med Josie Manning, Youngsville
Donies & Novie Magee Scholarship Award Leanna Lanford, Pineville
“Today the value of a Christian higher education was on display with students present who exceeded expectations and reached higher than they may have even thought possible,” Robertson said. “Our faculty facilitated and God ordained that these talented men and women will be among the next leaders of this state and nation.”
