2015 Honors Convocation
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2015 Honors Convocation
L I N D E N W O O D U N I V E R S I T Y 2 0 1 5 HONORS C O NV O CATION S U N D AY , A P R I L 19, 2015 • 2:00 P . M . L INDENWOOD T HEATER • J. S CHEIDEGGER C ENTER FOR LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 1 THE A RTS 4/9/15 1:30 PM LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 2 4/9/15 1:30 PM PRO GRA M Welcome Vice President Jann Weitzel Invocation Timothy Butler, University Chaplain Remarks President James D. Evans Presentation of University Honors & Awards Faculty, Staff Alumni & Friends Benediction Rev. Butler *Presentation of Honors and Awards by Academic Schools Faculty *Please note: After the presentation of University Honors and Awards, attendees will be directed to individual spaces in the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts for presentation of individual academic school awards. Piano accompaniment by Professor Pamela Grooms L IN DE N WO OD M I SSI ON STATEM ENT Lindenwood University offers values-centered programs leading to the development of the whole person–an educated, responsible citizen of a global community. Lindenwood is committed to • providing an integrative liberal arts curriculum, • offering professional and pre-professional degree programs, • focusing on the talents, interests, and future of the student, • supporting academic freedom and the unrestricted search for truth, • affording cultural enrichment to the surrounding community, • promoting ethical lifestyles, • developing adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills, • furthering lifelong learning. Lindenwood is an independent, public-serving liberal arts university that has a historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church and is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. These values include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of the truth. 3 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 3 4/9/15 1:30 PM RECOGNITION Alpha Chi presented by Dr. Lynda Leavitt Alpha Chi is a national college honor society that admits students from all academic disciplines. Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of an institution’s juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Ashley Albert Jennifer Alexander Heather Allen Joseph Applebaum Savannah Arnold Alyce Austin Holly Avis Elizabeth Beauchamp Marissa Beavers Anne Blevins William Boaz Angela Bowser Angela Brandow Jordan Brown Richard Buchli Rachel Bueltmann Hannah Bugg Bernice Bush Anthony Bush Robert Carter Jacinta Chengecha Michelle Chism Stephanie Christopher Raymond Ciolek Natalie Cook Jennifer Crane Kathryn Crumrine Jeannette Cruz Michael DeVault Deborah DiRisio Katelyn Donovan Erin Douglas Andrew Dreckshage Nicole Drexl Hannah DuBois LeAnne Dugan Marilyn Dyer Mallory Eitel Toni Faletti Mary Fisher Brittany Ford Jazmyn Frager Lisa Frichtl Laticia Garbarini Michele Gastreich Vanessa Germeroth Sean Gibbs Jordan Gnolfo Gabriela Graciosa Guedes Pamela Grant Ramya Gruneisen Kristy Gualdoni Amanda Hancock Gina Hartman Rachel Henry Nicole Hensley Ashley Hill Sarah Hinds Erin Hoel Kendalynne Hohe Michael Iberg Renaldo Jackson 2015 Initiates Peter Jacques Betty Jemerson Markus Johnson Tamara Johnson Adam Kaatman Alexander Kalna Pamela Kemp Brianna Kempker Zafar Khan Kim Knoernschild Ellen LaBell Bob Lynch Rodolfo Madriz Masis Ronda Mahach Shirley Mallinckrodt Zachary Manz Cindy Martinez Reyes Margaret Mathus Scott McCollum Alexandra Medvedeva Alexandria Metzger Jennifer Meyer Anna Michalek John Michalka Emilie Molitor Rachel Moody James Moore Marco Antonio Moreno Imery Samantha Noel Kadeshah Nolan Brendan Noonan Timothy O’Brien Jillian O’Brien Courtney Olson Basil Onyia Lydia Orozco Meredith Owen Cassaundra Parker Stacey Peters Adam Peth Allyson Pope Ann Kathrin Puschkasch Kelli Rao Staci Ray Kelli Reichert Katie Reigelsberger Nicole Renfro Heather Reynolds Starlyn Reynolds Caitlyn Rhodes Jamie Rogers Erica Scott Michelle Sellers Kudakwashe Marcia Sena Geries Shaheen Margaret Shride Karla Sippely Steven Soke Rebecca Spaggiari Sara Spiess Elizabeth Stearns Bryan Stearns Jessica Stemmermann Chase Stewart Sheldon Stuckart Michael Thomas Jasmine Thompson Kathleen Thompson Lisa Thompson Kwame Turner Maike Tweesmann Candise Uhles Morgan Wachter Matthew Wagner Nicole Wallingsford Renee Wascisin Colbi Wayne Melinda Weber Carol Weber Janee Welch Stephanie Wells Kara Welty Talia Wiley TaJuan Wilson Erica Winn Tiffany Young Amber Ziegler Grace Zuniga Alpha Delta Sigma presented by Dr. Krista Tucciarone Alpha Delta Sigma (ADS) is the national honor society sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies. It is the only national, professional advertising honor society in American higher education. Seannell Chambers Travis Corley Meagan McCaughan 2015 Initiates Nicole Pettker Andrea Ruano Olivia Scalise Andrea Spurlock Samantha Stirmlinger Julia Wurm 4 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 4 4/9/15 1:30 PM Alpha Lambda Delta presented by Professor Pyra Intihar Alpha Lambda Delta is the national scholarship honor society for first-year students. Alpha Lambda Delta has recognized superior academic performance among entering students since its inception at the University of Illinois in 1924. Lindenwood’s chapter has been active since 1949. 2015 Initiates Nicholas Nguyen Benedicta Agyekum Allison Hoeffner Meghan Norris Lauren Baker Audrey Hoving Scott Nowak Raylon Bivins Devin Jackson Olivia Otten Alison Bowles Esmeralda Johnson Samara Pattiasina Maggie Bryant Joy Kanengiser Amanda Raymond Marissa Bylo Alexis Keller Matthew Ream Emily Callier Alyson Kinstner Kayla Schimmer Bethany Canote Jeongwoo Kwon Brooklyn Sisk Rebecca Clogston Lynette Landgraf Alex Snow Corrina Cota Jessica London Katelyn Marshall Savannah Stiles Jonathan Dunlop Margaret McConkey Taylor Stone Alessio Faben Abrielle Mclemore Amber Terveen Jacob Griffith Jennifer Miller Lucas Tibbs Meghan Grimes Kara Neely Mikalyn Weston David Gust Rebecca Neiswander Grayson Wolcott Samuel Heaton Alpha Lambda Delta Senior Certificate presented by Professor Pyra Intihar Alpha Lambda Delta awards Senior Certificates to graduating senior members of the organization who have maintained a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA during their time at Lindenwood. 2015 Initiates Zachary Banze Madeline Bowers Jessica Cassavar Courtney Cox Abigail Fallon Lisa Frichtl Kayce Harris Rebecca Hodge Erica Kaiser Mitsuru Koyama Andrea Lozano Jordan Manno Anna Michalek Taylor O’Connor Tiffany Pedroley Alyssa Pfaff Venkatramanan Ramesh Kelley Rosemann Kendall Ryndak Bryan Stearns Elizabeth Stearns Chase Stewart Daniel Sukup Alpha Psi Omega presented by Professor Emily Jones Alpha Psi Omega is the national theatre honor society providing acknowledgement to those demonstrating a high standard of accomplishment in theatre. The society stimulates interest in theatre activities and secures for the university all the advantages and mutual helpfulness provided by a large national honor society. Jenah Bickel Jacob Blonstein Mallorie Carney 2015 Initiates Kaitlyn Drieson Dexavion Grigsby Natalie Krivokuca Laura Schulze Alpha Sigma Lambda presented by Dr. Andrew Ball Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society recognizes those senior students in the adult evening programs who have achieved academic excellence while handling other life responsibilities, including family, work, and community service. Nominees must have completed 84 credit hours at Lindenwood University and maintained a 3.8 cumulative grade point average 2015 Initiates Benjamin Arnold Nathan Barr Michael Barton Melinda Batsch Margitta Beacham Dawn Beasley Bryan Benke Alexandria Bennett-Leach Matthew Binder Richard Bisso Cynthia Brohammer Karen Brown Nicole Bryant Suzanne Carich Terrell Cotton Kara Critchelow Monjour Davis Deirdre Diani Denise Dodson Brian Doherty Amy Duncan Shaun Duncan Valerie Ford Snjezana Frankovic Marsha Friedman David Gilmore Belinda Gilyard Stephan Grimm Alicia Hamilton Stephan Havicon Douglas Holden Vicki Hosto 5 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 5 4/9/15 1:30 PM Kyle Jarvis Marcus Koons Terriann Kreder Kristin Krogman Andrew Laggart Brandon Lewis John Lill David Lundy Katie Lybarger Bradley Malone Candace Marshall-Anglin Amber Martin Dawn Mavers Russell McDermott Courtney McMorris Brandi McRaven Jennifer Menke Owen Metzler James Miller Chasity Phillips Jeremy Plummer Willis Reeves Tara Rujawitz Stacey Rulo Amanda Sanders Robert Schuster Heather Shaw Jacqueline Sleet Craig Smith Ryan Smith Patricia Splett JonStock Melissa Sullivan Tamara Tate Joanna Theismann Vicki Tipton Margaret Tyler Julie Vaughn Sharona Ward Nicole Watson Michelle Whitener Raven Williams Chi Sigma Iota presented by Dr. Holly Karraker The Lindenwood chapter (Lambda Chi) of Chi Sigma Iota was founded in 1996. It is an international honor society of counseling professionals and professionals-in-training dedicated to excellence in scholarship, research, and clinical practice. Graduate counseling students with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are invited to membership. 2015 Members Michelle Sellers John Michalka Ciara Davis Emily Hansen Brandi Aldridge-Williams Geries Shaheen Ellen Nester Jeanne Diamond Sarah Hayes Anna Anderson Brandy Smith Carol Oliver Lynette Dixon Capria Haynes Joseph Applebaum Kristen Statler Antionette Pabon Cortney Dollens Jacob Henry Alyce Austin Tammy Steiner Naomi Pasha Jamie Doss Donald Hesse Marie Avery Anne Stelter Stacey Peters Markus Johnson Nicole Dotson Rhonda Barringhaus Jeri Tomlin Jennifer Porter Diane Jones Michelle Dow David Barton Veronica Varga Kesha Post Rhonda Jones Linda Duree Valerie Beason Nicole Wallingsford Lauren Ramirez Andrew Jovanovic Florence Fields Hallie Bergen Gina Watkins Na’Tasha Reid Pamela Kemp Louisa Fisher Melissa Biebel Tresha Watson Caitlyn Rhodes Zafar Khan Edward Flynn Rochea Binion Melissa Ann Wilkerson Jessica Rocchio Sharon Lander Kathryn Frauenfelder Michelle Bischoff Desirae Williams Atilya Ross Christopher Lewis Christina Gawedzinski Jennifer Burdick Jennifer Wyatt-Haines Riann Ross Tressa Lindsey-Anderson Jordan Geisel David Burney Zaundrea Young Jillian Rouse Bridgette Little Sean Gibbs Erica Burns Marquita Sanders Kenya Logan Terry Glenn Jelani Bush Angela Sastry Cauiterra Matthews Stacie Gorden Era Campbell Carmalita McClain Michelle Schmidtke Tina Graham Kathryn Cathell Krystal Schuette Ashley Meints Erica Hampton Angel Coleman Delta Mu Delta presented by Dr. Annette Najjar Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society for outstanding students of business majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Its purpose is to reward scholastic achievement and advance scholarship, ethics, and professionalism in all business disciplines. This year, the School of Business and Entrepreneurship inducted the following members: 2015 Initiates Phillip Brown Tressa Callaham Brendan Fickert Kaitlin Gaska Sarah Holland Anna Jovanovic Priyadharshan Kannappan Brendan Noonan Timothy O’Brien Alemania Pineda Steven Soke Christopher Trimble Victoria Vilasanti da Luz Nicolas Vita Kappa Delta Pi presented by Dr. Jill Hutcheson The international society in education recognizes juniors, seniors, and graduate students who demonstrate high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career, and potential for leadership in the field of education. 2015 Initiates Nicola Batisto Danielle Ellis Toni Faletti Hollis Flannery Kendall Gerding Katherine Guill Ana Hernanez Katherine Kintz Jordan Langford Haylee Mohorc Elena Mosblech Sejla Murselovic Montanna Neisen Rebecca Neiswander Emily Payer Emily Queen Joshua Reeves Jessica Robbins Grace Ruprecht Dyana Schneider Sara Sronce Taylor Walker Katherine Yancey 6 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 6 4/9/15 1:30 PM Kappa Pi Kappa presented by Dr. James Hutson Kappa Pi Kappa is an international honorary art fraternity for outstanding students of art, design, and art history majors at the undergraduate level. Its purpose is to reward scholastic and artistic achievement and encourage collegiality among the arts on campus and beyond. 2015 Initiates Arianna Azzopardi Elena Bankovskaya Graciano Cruz Natalie Johnson Hollyanne Leach Katie Nadler Saki Ogushi Tori Leigh Oxford Jourdan Stacer Chantal Rae Stilwell LindenLeader Award presented by Mr. Michael Tolman The LindenLeader Award is given in recognition of outstanding achievements in the Work and Learn Program at Lindenwood. The award is based on the quality of the student’s on-campus work and academic standing and the recommendation of the student’s supervisor. Rebecca Almus Brittani Anderson Alexis Andrews Elisabeth Arnold Nicholas Asher Knut Johan Philip Aspebo Andrew Aubuchon Lily Aubuchon Geddy Avery Cody Barra Stephanie Berg Marcela Maria Berganza Tejada Savannah Bice Marissa Bioni Brittney Blick Katherine Boehmer Tania Bonilla Segismond Caroline Serverine Magali Borel Jacob Borgschulte Trevor Borja Alison Brassel Stephanie Brewer Paris Brooks Kyleigh Buchta Lily Butterbrodt AshleighByers Tyler Campbell Ana Castillo Betancur Gabriela Castro Bustillo Axel Cauneau Olivia Chapman Michael Cibulka Bradley Cieslewicz Dylan Clamors Cyara Coleman Kelsey Collie Spencer Collins Morgan Colvis Julie Conlon Lucas Constantino Linhares Tanner Cook Donald Dangerfield Gabriela David Santos Kattie Dedloff Nobuaki Deguchi Matthew Deken Andrey Diaz-Garcia Juan Dominguez Paul Downing Kaitlyn Driesen Tayler Duerr Anegeles Echols Aaryn Edge Jeremy Edwards Nils Ronald Einert Hayden Eldred Kimberly Elfrink Gustavo Elias Almeida Maffia Franchin Bryce Ensor Amanda Erdei Michael Failoni Danielle Farnam Jesus Alfredo Fiallos Aguilar Seth Fox Jennifer Freeman Carly Fristoe Dustin Full Brian Gaines Chinzorig Gantumur Kailey Garner Courtney Gaylord Danielle George Jonathan George Damiano Giannanti Richard Giannino Michelle Gilligan Jordan Gnolfo Tianna Greenhill Sasha Haggett Michael Hails Luke Haley Cullen Halpin Lizabeth Hargis Jameelah Harrison Ashley Harrop Ashley Hembrock Azucena Del Carmen Hernandez Galvan Sarah Horstmeier 2015 LindenLeaders Amanda Hoy Laine Johnson Kaitlyn Jordan Gulcin Karakoyun Kaitlyn Karraker Traci Keller Katherine Kintz Brendan Kleekamp Austin Klein Kimberly Klenke Cassandra Klopmeyer Alexandra Knight Fuka Kondo Mechiel Kruger Kimberly Lake Jacob Lamkemeyer Wai ngai Lau Elisa Leighton JessicaLondon Kelby Lorenz Magnus Lund Rachel Magouirk Alison Malloy Elisabeth Mann Chelsea Manson Spenser Marquiss KatelynMarshall Brigita Martin Kelsey Mason Miho Matsuzu Krysta Mayer Anna McAleavey Margaret McConkey Brigid McFarland Christy Medling Amira Mellion Sally Mies Ethan Miller Adam Mire Sarah Mittrucker Tayler Monaco Carrie Montgomery Carlos Augusto Morantes Brito Kelley Moynihan Gregory Mueller Viktoria Muench Natalie Myers Jonathan Newkirk Kalyn Newton Hien X. Nguyen Taylor O‘Connor Jackson Olson Alexandra Orlando Joshua Ortiz-Marin Jakob Owens Greta Perez Zac Taylor Perkins Alyssa Pfaff Tyler Pickett Rebecca Pigue Alemania Pineda Taylor Plodzien Anna Polizzi Cody Powers Emily Queen Jordan Rasch Markus Reiche Lauren Rhoads Christa Richardson Halie Rickermann Jose Leonel Rivera Santillan Taylor Robinson Aaron Robinson Sara Roderick Monique Ruiz Meagan Rundle Hina Sasaki Emily Saulnier Joseph Schmitt Cole Schrankler Kate Sculley Elisa Schwarz Figueredo Florent Sevrin Kevin Shephard James Shilliday Rachel Sinclair Camille Smith Dominique Smith Jeff Smith Valerie Smith Alex Snow Rebecca Spaggiari Riley Spraggs Elizabeth Stearns Olivia Stedman Brandi Stephens Shannon Stewart Tim Stoellger Ashley Strege Emily Stuchell Megan Sutterer Emily Tanner Katherine Teeter Victoria Teske Sierra Teson Alexis Theis Maria Tippit Kimberly Troxel Takahiro Uchida Tumenbayer Ulziibayar Mai Urai Yuri Uyama Jeorge Velasquez Essi Virtanen Maria Viso Contreras Alishia Vogt Christina Vogt Morgan Wachter Rebecca Waller Jiefeng Wang Emily Ward Elizabeth Wasiuta Mikalyn Weston MirandaWidmann Katherine Wiesehan Alexandra Wilson Aubrey Wilson Denise Wohldmann Grayson Wolcott Ashlie Woodruff Nolan Cole Wright Graham Zagrodney Hein Htet Zaw 7 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 7 4/9/15 1:30 PM Linden Scroll Nominees presented by Dr. Christie Rodgers Linden Scroll is an honor society comprised of students who excel academically and have a dedication to serving both the University and the community as a whole. Linden Scroll participation is by nomination only, and students are recognized for their service and academic leadership through faculty nominations. 2015 Nominees Micah Alsobrook Morgan Colvis Jordan Gnolfo Chloe Nieters Brianna Amsler Filip Cukovic Cassidy Hammerle Paige Newman Elena Bankovskaya Nicole Drexl Rachel Henry Jared Pecaut Kyle Sherman Isaac Boedeker Daniel Drouin Rebecca Hodge Lydia Smotherman Katherine Boehmer Ryan Dyck Natalie Johnson Jourdan Stacer Mary Boudreau Kimberly Elfrink Emika Kamoshida Matthew Winchell Madeline Bowers Felicia Ferracane Matthew Leonard Amber Ziegler Amanda Brisso Anne Foushee Scott Mackenzie Jordan Brown Allen Garms Sarah Meister Christopher Burke Kassidy Gengenbacher Ryan Morse Katie Nadler Sthefany Chavez Daniel Gerwitz Lion Honor Roll-NCAA presented by Dean John Creer The Lion Honor Roll recognizes student athletes who have earned a 3.0 GPA or better for a given term and are recommended by their coaches. Erin Abbott Renee Abrolat Anvar Akhmetov Emily Alcorn Jerel Alexander Rebecca Almus Cory Arentsen Steven Armstrong Greta Banholzer Bernardo Lazaro Barea Lopez Jenna Battaglini Slobodan Bavrlic Molly Beckham Chloe Bell Berry Benedick Zachary Bequette Thomas Bernard Benjamin Besancenez Michael Bibbs Zachary Biggs Micah Blackwell Lindsey Blackwell Garrett Blair Nathaniel Blanchard Bria Bland Hannah Bland Bailey Blessing Sarah Bobrowski Filip Bogic Madeline Bohr Heidi Bohrer Sylwester Bozydar Borowicz Skoneczny Joshua Bowman Hannah Braun Devin Breihan Carly Brengosz Kristin Brewer Amanda Brisso Mary Brosamer- Senger Jordan Brown Maggie Bryant Luke Bucher Clare Buckman Sophie Buelow Kourtney Bunselmeyer Kristin Burnett Jerricah Butler Christie Marie Byrne Carlos Heitor Cabral Nathan Campana Kearstin Cantrell Jennifer Carter Lauren Cartmell Diana Milena Castro Millan Michael Chard Trystien Charles Dylan Clamors Bruce Clithero David Cochran Morgan Colvis Morgan Connors Jordyn Constance Vanessa Cook Joshua Coons David Corazalla Thomas Cruz Filip Cukovic Tanner Curvey Alexandria Dahlstrom Jacob Damti Sean Darroch Graycen Dave Kaitlyn Davidson Daniela Davila Gallego Vincent De Pinto 2015 Lion Honor Roll-NCAA Paul DeBey Sara Gregor Suzanne DeFabio Lauren Groathouse Jose Del Val Lopez Emily Gunderson Holly Dietzler Kayla Guyot Darby Dodds Dru Haertling Shannon Doyle Shawn Hagarty Matthew Dreyer Andrew Hamerlinck Rayko Dundalov Michael Harris Cortland Dunlap Geoffrey Hartlieb Devon Durham Dillon Hawkins Ryan Dyck Sydney Hawley Aaryn Edge Andre Hayne Michael Ehrhard Alanna Haynes Felix Eigel Jeremiah Haynes Andrew Eilers Samuel Heaton Mallory Eitel Derek Heil Kevin Eskridge Courtney Heise Oriele Espinoza Diaz Jeffrey Held Mason Fairley Jacob Heneisen Andrew Fanizzi Nicole Hensley Kylie Ferguson Ryan Hermann Hannah Finchamp Darik Hicks Elyse Flores Madison Hicks Yanely Sarahy Flores Zori Holman Oyuela Donald Holtgrieve Alicia Floyd Aubree Horn Bethany Fountain Brandon Howard Alison Frederick Madison Huot Shaylyn Garay Tyler Hutten Jordan Gater Valeri Ingui Kassidy Gengenbacher Trisha Ishikawa Jonathan George Daria Ivanova Taylor Gibson Gabriel Jaimes Castillo Victoria Gil Logan Jarus Britannia Gillanders Morgan Johnson Lena Gillis Noelle Johnston Jordan Gnolfo Nicole Johnston Serghei Golban Kyle Jolas Nicholas Granberry Jerelle Jones Morgan Judd Timothy Kafka Shreeja Karki Kate Keaton Lena Kirchner Lyndsay Kirkham Courtney Kitson Brendan Kleekamp Theodore Kleffner Austin Klein Kimberly Klenke Clint Koons Blake Koppel Scott Kroeger Kyle Kruger Jessica Krygsheld Katherine Kuehl Wesley Kuhn Michelle Kyle Sophia LaBrosse Laurel Landals Ashley LaPointe Wai ngai Lau Connor Law Brandon Lenz Matthew Leonard Virginie Leyssens Ashton Lichvar Ryan Light Henry Likes Adele Linderman Joshua Lindman Jacqueline Lindner Blake Logan Sam Mader Elizabeth Maenpaa Sarah Makowski David Marlay Joseph Martin 8 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 8 4/9/15 1:30 PM 2015 Lion Honor Roll-NCAA (Continued) Lukas Martinen Maya Mason Taylor Mayeda David McCollum Jacob McDermott Sarah McGall Tyler McKay Kayla McMullan MacKenzie McMullan Alexandra Medvedeva Matthew Meier Melissa Menchella Deidre Merli Jared Mestas Margaret Mikecin Brooke Miller Jamie Miller Wyatt Mohrmann Jacob Moran Alexandra Napoli Mark Nelson Kelsey Nettles Leah Neumann Jonathan Newkirk Joshua Newman Adam Niehaus Katelin Nokelby Jonathan Nsubuga Troy O’Donnell Linda Oberle Autumn Olendorff Madeline Ossello Olivia Oswalt Taelynn Otte Rachel Overton Meredith Owen Steven Pace Mateusz Pacholczyk Lindsey Palmer Brayden Parker Marisa Passante Kelly Patton Nicholas Paulda Sarah-Jane Pavlik Brooke Peden Zac Perkins Savannah Phillips Clara Piccamiglio Madelyn Piccininni Saville Pickar Mariona Pinol Martin Ivan Pizarro Romero Megan Plevel Megan Pranger Nathan Prindle Michael Proskey Marcus Prosser Tanashis Purifoy Karlie Quinn Johannes Rabenhorst Nicole Rash Devin Ray Hannah Rector Anna Reichert Brandy Reinhardt Ivy Reynolds Mariana Riggio Mora Carlos Rivera Rebecca Roberts Alex Robinson John Roby Jennifer Rocha Katarina Roe Aleah Rosenau Wade Rothermich Yolanda Rotzinger Ballesteros Joseph Roy Kendall Ryndak Claire Salazar Tyler Schermann Amanda Schimpke Sydney Seabaugh Samuel Sealer Roman Seghezzi Tyler Sexton Robert Sherwood Kaitlynn Siebert Steffen Simmons Natalie Simpson Rayce Norman Singbush Brooklyn Sisk Brody Slocum Valerie Smith Chelsea Smith Kendra Smith Reagan Snavely Kierstin Sokolowski William Spitzfaden Travis Spraul Roy Stacer Travis Staebell Karsten Staples Bethany Steffes Brittany Steiger Shannon Stewart Chase Stewart Jakob Storts Paige Straatmann Cassandra Stucklen Brandon Stuebing Branden Sugar Brendan Sullivan Michal Szczukowski Dylan Terrell Alexis Theis Audra Thornton Lucas Tibbs Brooke Tiehes Maria Tippit Danielle Torry Tayler Tosovsky-Heinemeier Ashley Trautman Maxwell Troha Ithiel Turrado Vale Jeremy Tutas Maike Tweesmann Jermaine Unanka Nicholas Van Osdale Hannah Vinyard Ryan Vorderer Paden Wachter Taylor Wade Matthew Wagner Alejandro Wajner Caitlin Ward James Watson Carleen Wayne Kyle Webb Rachel Weich Melissa Weiss Derrick Weller Kara Wendell Shelby Werkema Alyssa West Alexandra Wheeler Michael Wilson Ashtin Withers Brannon Wright Joel Young Yoshikazu Victor Ysa Urbina Rachel Zabawa Vanessa Zailo Alexander Zendejas Nicholas Zumbrun Lindenwood Scholar Athletes-NCAA presented by Dean John Creer The Lindenwood Athletics scholar athlete is a student who has earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or greater, has attended Lindenwood for at least two terms, and is recommended by his/her coach. Anvar Akhmetov Steven Armstrong Bernardo Lazaro Barea Lopez Slobodan Bavrlic Molly Beckham Zachary Biggs Filip Bogic Heidi Bohrer Kristin Brewer Amanda Brisso Mary Brosamer-Senger Clare Buckman 2015 Lindenwood Scholar Athletes-NCAA Paul DeBey Sydney Hawley Kristin Burnett Holly Dietzler Alanna Haynes Carlos Heitor Cabral Felix Eigel Courtney Heise Jennifer Carter Mallory Eitel Jeffrey Held Lauren Cartmell Kassidy Gengenbacher Jacob Heneisen Trystien Charles Dylan Clamors Jonathan George Aubree Horn David Cochran Nicholas Granberry Tyler Hutten Morgan Colvis Sara Gregor Valeri Ingui David Corazalla Kayla Guyot Daria Ivanova Filip Cukovic Dru Haertling Morgan Johnson Tanner Curvey Geoffrey Hartlieb Noelle Johnston Daniela Davila Gallego Dillon Hawkins Jerelle Jones Lena Kirchner Lyndsay Kirkham Austin Klein Kimberly Klenke Scott Kroeger Katherine Kuehl Wesley Kuhn Sophia LaBrosse Wai ngai Lau Connor Law Sam Mader Elizabeth Maenpaa 9 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 9 4/9/15 1:30 PM 2015 Lindenwood Scholar Athletes-NCAA (Continued) Sarah Makowski Taylor Mayeda Jacob McDermott Sarah McGall Tyler McKay MacKenzie McMullan Alexandra Medvedeva Matthew Meier Melissa Menchella Jamie Miller Jonathan Newkirk Katelin Nokelby Linda Oberle Autumn Olendorff Olivia Oswalt Taelynn Otte Sarah-Jane Pavlik Zac Perkins Madelyn Piccininni Saville Pickar Mariona Pinol Martin Megan Pranger Marcus Prosser Johannes Rabenhorst Brandy Reinhardt Kendall Ryndak Claire Salazar Amanda Schimpke Samuel Sealer Steffen Simmons Kendra Smith William Spitzfaden Bethany Steffes Chase Stewart Danielle Torry Ithiel Turrado Vale Taylor Wade Carleen Wayne Shelby Werkema Michael Wilson Ashtin Withers Brannon Wright Yoshikazu Victor Ysa Urbina Vanessa Zailo Presidential Academic Excellence Award-NCAA presented by Dean John Creer The Presidential Academic Excellence Award athlete is a student who has earned cumulative grade point average of 4.0, has attended Lindenwood for at least two terms, and is recommended by his/her coach. 2015 Inductees Madeline Bohr Shannon Doyle Ryan Dyck Aaryn Edge Jordan Gnolfo Nicole Hensley Darik Hicks Trisha Ishikawa Meredith Owen Hannah Rector Roy Stacer Alexis Theis Maike Tweesmann Matthew Wagner Lion Honor Roll-Student Life Sports presented by Mr. Mike Elam The Lion Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who have earned a 3.0 GPA or better for a given term and are recommended by their coaches. Kayleb Adams-DeRousse Linus Agren Chloe Alexander Kelsey Alexander David Allen Bradley Amato Cayla Amatulli Robert Anderson Robert Arciniega Robert Arciniega Christian Argyros Kennedy Arling Austin Aude Emily Babcock Alexis Baker Tatenda Banga Hannah Barros Carlo Barth Rachael Barton Hannah Barton Bradley Beckmann Muhammad Begaliev Alex Beltrol-Navarro Tanner Benton Lucas Bersin Carly Berutti Austin Bethany Rachel Blevins Kyrstin Bluhm Nick Boerboon Taylor Bohlender Colin Boland Livio Bolzon Stephen Bopp Guillem Borras Gali Stephanie Brewer Justin Broadbooks Zachary Brody Kyleigh Buchta Kyleigh Buchta Brent Butler Justice Butler Mario Caballero Diaz Tianna Camous Tianna Camous Carlos Campos Moya Alexander Carlsson Leah Cates Seannell Chambers Colin Chandler Candice Cherry Nicholas Clement Michael Coffey Julie Conlon Abigail Conner Brendan Coon Timothy Craig Matthew Crook Lukas Daniels Johan De Vos 2015 Inductees Tori Degginger Benjamin DeHart Jacqueline Denny Andrey Diaz-Garcia Adam Dowling Ilsa Dulle Ashley Dunker Aaron Dunn Alberto Duran Duran Blake Edwards Jeremy Edwards Anouk Eman Emily Emanuele Jacob Escarcega Matthew Ettien Angelina Fabbri Rachel-Jean Factora Michael Failoni Sione Fangaiuiha Andrew Feig Morgan Findlay Trey Flesch Malerie Ford Jordan Fowler Jesse Frazier Meghan Freeman Carly Fristoe Danielle Froelich Alexandra Gadesi Dino Galic Rebecca Gander Daniela Garmendia Courtney Gaylord Alexander George Michael Gilliam Guilherme Girardi Cesa Emmalene Glover Nikki Goeddeke Brittany Goetter Brittany Goetter Anne Gonzalez Monica Yamile Gonzalez Cuevas Mehgan Gould Alyssa Graham Sophia Grames Andrew Gross Katlyn Grott Muamer Hadzic Nicholas Haghighi Luke Haley Austin Halterman Zachary Harris Katherine Hazel James Hecker Richard Heinold Daniel Helldoerfer Taylor Henke Taylor Henke Azucena Hernandez Galvan Ashley Holland Samuel Horstmeier Ben Howison Johnstone Ben Howison Johnstone Kayley Hudgens Kayley Hudgens Abigail Huse Kirsten Hutzler Anthony Imo Anton Ingman Kyle Itzenthaler Robert Jamieson Michael Jordan Jared Joseph Sebastian Kalm Maanihera Kapa Prem Karki Chris Kennedy Daniel Kerckhoff Danielle Kokuzian Andrew Kramer Taylor Kudalis Tanya Kusse Ryan Kustec Logan La Rue Natalie Lane Wyatt Lanik Tiera Larsen 10 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 10 4/9/15 1:30 PM 2015 Lion Honor Roll-Student Life Sports (Continued) Nicholas Lauer Scott Leslie Joseph Livesey Katlyn Loesche Michael Lozano Will Macarthy Christina MacMillan Rachel Magouirk Elizabeth Malley Elisabeth Mann Elisabeth Mann Marissa Maranan Jaymie-Rae Martin John Martinez Angelique Matsushima Trenton Matteson Kimberly Mayes Chelsey McMichael Chelsey McMichael Yesica Mendoza Valentin Merlet Kristina Metz Erin Michelfelder Stefan Milanovic Briana Miller Gojko Milutinovic’ Adam Mire Nathan Mitchell Andile Mlambo Andile Mlambo Haylee Mohorc Axa Molina Taylor Moore Abigail Mrachko Lauren Mueller John Mulligan Kody Neagles Carson Needham Drew Nelson Brendan Nichting Guanli Nie Abigail Nix Savanna Nobile John O’Connell Samuel Obernuefemann Samuel Obernuefemann Dana Olsen Jackson Olson Shannon Ostrander Clayton Otto Jakob Owens Kaitlyn Padgett Patricio Ricardo Pereyra Aleman Sandro Michele Perrino Lanz Christian Pinney James Poli Erin Powell Austin Preiss Mackenzie Puricelli Monica Ramirez Jordan Rasch Brian Ray Devin Ray Luke Reft Michael Reines Lauren Rhoads Lauren Rhoads Alex Richter Jayson Robarge Jessica Robbins Charles Robinson Jessica Rodriguez Haley Rolsma Christoffer Roos Nicholas Rosenthal Daniel Rosse Tiana Row Lee Rucker Monique Ruiz Cara Ryder Dominic Salamone Thomas Salvo John Savoy Faith Schallert Jessica Scherer Tyler Schimmer Janie Schlie Tobias Schnabel Maria Schou Megan Schwandner Danielle Schwentker Madison Scott Sabreena Shelton Trevor Shockley Kelsey Shoemaker Robert Shuffett Lindsey Siebert Gabriel Skolnick Cameron Smith Kelsey Smith Ryan Smithart Sean Sommers Tyler Stein Emily Steinhouse Clint Steinmeyer Matthew Stobart Bryan Stone Emily Stuchell Kaycee Sutton Ashley Swift Carly Tasche William Thomas Nolan Tighe Nicholas Tolle Matthew Trumbower Caitlin Uribe Kyle Vesling Alec Voracek Myles Walker Alexander Walker Chase Walter Kevin Walters Taylor Ward Mary Ward Elizabeth Wasiuta Elizabeth Wasiuta Brian Webb Daniel Weissenborn Andrew White Weston White Ashlin Whitted Cole Whittington Kate Williams Leyna Wimmer Tatyana Wingo Marissa Wishy-Durham Taylor Wolfe Megan Wunderlich James Wynd Nicole Yanko Cody Zeik Kudzai Zhou Inna Zinyuk Scholar Athlete-Student Life Sports presented by Mr. Mike Elam The Lindenwood Athletics scholar athlete is a student who has earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or greater, has attended Lindenwood for at least two terms, and is recommended by his/her coach. 2015 Inductees Brittani Anderson Brennan Anderson Eileen Applegate Megan Armstrong Marina Bach Andrew Balint Levi Barnes Darren Barnes Benjamin Barros Brett Bauza Elizabeth Beauchamp Robert Berman Dustin Boogaart Trevor Borja Alexis Brancato Angela Brandow Samantha Breda Noah Brennan Tyler Bresler Matthew Brophy Jordan Brown Haley Buswell Amy Carber Amanda Chamberlin McKinzie Chelberg Stephanie Christopher Arianna Conger Lindsey Conklin Tanner Cook Maggie Cornforth Morgan Craft Austin Dale-Derks Zachary Dennison Mackenzie Dilley Boyan Donov Karis Druckenmiller Karis Druckenmiller Nicole Earley McKenzie Eaton Evan Edelmann Alexey Edwards Matthew Edwards Terah Ege Ashley Engler Caroline Evins Jacob Fairchild Emma Falkenbach Nicholas Feakes Andre Fors Dallas Frye Brian Gaines Allen Garms Miranda Gilley Casey Goettel Casey Goettel Lilian Gold Lilian Gold Kelli Gustafsson Kayce Harris Hannah Hegarty Caroline Heisterova Ahmed Hendawi Nolan Hendrickson Stacey Hermes Daniel Hillery Ashley Holland Sarah Holland Mary Holtmeier Benjamin Holtmeyer Michelle Hoover Emily Huddleston Ashlyn Hudgens Ashlyn Hudgens Tamara Ikonnykova Phillip Jeans Christian Jensen Samantha Johnson Joshua Johnson Mary Killman Maranda Lampe Tyler Ledesma Samuel Leiendecker Tristan Logan Cheyenne Long Micah Losee Cuong Ly MacKenzie Lyles Milana Manfredo Sloane Marshall Desiree Martinez Mikayla Mathews Richard Matsko Jr. Morgan Mavis Krysta Mayer Kendall Mays Morgan Michaud Alexis Mild Zachary Mitchell Irene Montrucchio Patrick Mulligan Malia Murphy Kaitlyn Murphy William Nesham Adam Newkirk Benjamin Pallardy Ryan Peterson John Petersson Alyssa Pierson Javier Platero Garcia Laia Pons 11 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 11 4/9/15 1:30 PM 2015 Scholar Athlete-Student Life Sports (Continued) Alessandro Poppante Kyle Rainey Haley Reyland Austin Rodriguez Sarah Beatriz Rodriguez Posso Gabriel Romero Sharik Sayed Brianna Schaefer Eric Schneider Amanda Sciandra Amanda Sciandra Kate Sculley Benjamin Sequens Santiago Sevilla Herrera Kyle Sherman Brooke Sommer Brennen Sowa Allison Sparr Hannah Sphatt Alyssa Spiess Alysia Spurgeon Alexander Starling Olivia Stedman Sheldon Stuckart Caroline Stull Alexandra Tenney Stephanie Trudell Stephanie Trudell Angelika Trujillo Eric Uhl Levine Visico Isis Wadleigh Alejandro Wajner Miranda Widmann Quincy Winship Cameron Wyper Madison Yancey Kelly Zahn Natalia Zenoni Abigail Zweifel Presidential Academic Excellence Award-Student Life Sports presented by Mr. Mike Elam The Presidential Academic Excellence Award athlete is a student who has earned cumulative grade point average of 4.0, has attended Lindenwood for at least two terms, and is recommended by his/her coach. 2015 Inductees Alyson Kinstner Amanda Garavet Courtney Krachtus Angela Groppe Courtney Krachtus David Gust Anna Kuiper Michael Hails Alex Andres Legaria Macal Raynie Hamlin Raynie Hamlin Alex Andres Legaria Macal Remington Ludwig Patrick Harty Remington Ludwig Marilyn Hipes Priyadharshan Kannappan Rodolfo Madriz Masis Carlos Augusto Morantes Brito Lynzi Karnowski Tobias Nasgarde Aurora Keen Kelsey Orf Shawn Kemeter Marianne Pahkala Alyson Kinstner David Alcon Garcia Aaron Azkoul Brett Barczewski Alison Bowles Michael Cibulka Sarah Dalton Brianna DeAngelo Brianna DeAngelo Kattie Dedloff Brandon Evans Linda Figge Hannah Finchamp Victoria Francis Samara Pattiasina Erik Phillips Eric Sacks Kayla Schimmer Micaiah Skolnick Lydia Smotherman Riley Spraggs Amber Terveen Frederik Warburg Caleb White Christa Williams Graham Zagrodney Lindenwood University Honors College presented by Dr. Michael Whaley Honors scholars are students who are enrolled in the Honors College and have completed at least one course for Honors credit in pursuit of University Honors at graduation. 2015 Inductees Amy Ableidinger Adrianne Adams Marina Adams Kami Ahrens Ama Akesseh Ashley Albert Diego Aldea Lopera Stephen Aldred Rena Alie Abdullah Sulaiman H. Almatroodi JorgeAlvarado Griffith Oyuntsetseg Amartsetseg Brianna Amsler Felipe Andrade Alexis Andrews Augusto Aquila Rachelle Arnold Savannah Arnold Knut Johan Philip Aspebo Andrew Aubuchon Austin Aude Namuun Badrakh Lauren Baker Andrew Balint Zachary Banze Elizabeth Baranowski Bernardo Lazaro Barea Lopez Kaela Barnett Francesca Baron Hannah Barton Cora Bauer Rachael Baugh Elizabeth Beauchamp Marcela Berganza Tejada Maximilian Bihler Marissa Bioni Anne Blevins Brittney Blick Dustin Boogaart Max Boone Guillem Borras Gali Mary Boudreau Emily Bounds Samantha Brady Angela Brandow Madison Britt Fiona Brooks Mary Brosamer-Senger Jordan Brown Nicholas Brown Daniel Broyles Ilan Brunfman Clare Buckman Rachel Bueltmann Victoria Burdon Angela Bushdiecker Kimberly Byrnes Bethany Canote Kearstin Cantrell Amy Carber Jennifer Carter Maria Daniela Castillo Ana Castillo Betancur Gabriela Castro Amanda Chamberlin Sarah Chauvin Sthefany Chavez Casey Christensen Maria Citrowske Daniel Coker Valentina Coloma Michelle Orlanda Cosios Llerena Paula Costa Luiz Costa Cruz Courtney Cox Sarah Crawford Gemini Creason Gemini Creason Filip Cukovic Sadie Dasovich Tristan Dauer Bailey Day Sofiade los Santos Diaz Cristiane De Melo Oliveira Nicole Dee Marcie DeFonce Zachary Dennison Carlee DeYoung Brandon Dierkes Abbie Diers Dustin Dill Savannah Dill Paige Dillaha Mackenzie Dilley Alexandra Doherty Evalyn Donley Samantha Donnelly Cassandra Douglas Nicole Drexl Matthew Dreyer Elizabeth Duesenberg Elisabeth Dummerth Jeremy Duncan Malorie Dunlap Megan Dunlap Jonathan Dunlop Jonathan Dunlop Lauren Dust Ryan Dyck Evan Edelmann Jesse Edington Nils Einert 12 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 12 4/9/15 1:30 PM 2015 Lindenwood University Honors College (Continued) Kimberly Elfrink Danielle Ellis Mandkhai Erdembat Matthew Ettien Jacob Fairchild Toni Faletti Abigail Fallon Stephanie Farwig Jesus Fiallos Aguilar Blake Fields Hollis Flannery Saga Freyr Lisa Frichtl Christopher Frye Riho Fujita Riho Fujita Brian Gaines Ginger Gairani Vanessa Gallegos Amanda Garavet Allen Garms Joseph Garvey Jonathan George Kendall Gerding Daniel Gerwitz Damiano Giannanti Kathleen Gibson Bradley Gieske Kara Goldsborough Devin Goldsmith Natalie Gowen Gabriela Graciosa Guedes Amanda Greco Sara Gregor Kimberleigh Griffin Meghan Grimes Magalie Grossheim Ramya Gruneisen Dana Isabell Grutesen Kelli Gustafsson Kayla Guyot Sasha Haggett Andrew Hamerlinck Molly Hamilton Nicholas Hamilton Raynie Hamlin Cassidy Hammerle Julia Hankammer Patrick Harty Stephen Hawkes Andrea Hawkins Michael Haynes Ashley Hays Samuel Heaton Derek Heil Caroline Heisterova Rachel Henry Brock Hessing Darik Hicks Katie Hillner Sarah Hinds Allison Hoeffner Erin Hoel Shelly Hoerner Alan Holder Masaaki Hoshi Audrey Hoving Daria Ivanova Sofia Jaar Faraj Daniel Johnson Joshua Johnson Natalie Johnson Jerelle Jones Stephanie Jost Theresa Kaiser Emika Kamoshida Lynzi Karnowski Haruka Kawata Shawn Kemeter Alyson Kinstner Alissa Klein Kimberly Klenke Victoria Koenig Rebecca Koopman Tea Kostandinis Mitsuru Koyama Cody Kral Ryan Kustec Sophia LaBrosse Ashley Lamzik Celia Lao Zhu Bridget Larsh Sydney Larson Hannah Lawson Deanne Leatherberry Monica Leblanc Alex Andres Legaria Macal Elisa Leighton Sunjidmaa Lkhagvasuren Francisco Jose Llosa Chapellin Andrea Lozano Jayde Lucas Miriah Ludtke Remington Ludwig Scott Lupfer Neo Maboe Alyssa Mabry Scott Mackenzie Rodolfo Madriz Masis Nicholas Mahoney Krista Mainini Shirley Mallinckrodt Matt Mangan Melissa Manley Jordan Manno Sloane Marshall Luis Martinez Reyes Brigitte Marusic Megumi Mase Jennifer Mason Rossana Matheus Mikayla Mathews Miho Matsuzu Michaela Mattern Cullan May Katelyn Mayberry Taylor Mayeda Katy McAllister Derek McAnnar Mikelle McClintock Frank McGhee Allison Medlin Bolortsetseg Mendsaikhan Sally Mies Kal Miller Victoria Mirage Esther Mizel Gabriela Molina Clayton Moniot Lydia Monirian Miranda Monroe Carrie Montgomery James Moore Carlos Augusto Morantes Brito Marco Antonio Moreno Imery Vivian Morgado Michael Motto Heather Mueller Jennifer Mueller Morgann Mueller Jennifer Mullen Patrick Mulligan Shayna Mullner Lynn Mundwiller Ai Murakami Kaitlan Murray Sejla Murselovic Katie Nadler Kody Neagles Kara Neely Montanna Neisen Melissa Neiswander Mark Nelson Tyler Nelson Jonathan Newkirk Paige Newman Hanh Nhieu Chloe Nieters Brady Novak Yuliana Noyola Miranda Luke Nurnberger Sara Nutley Taylor O’Connor Jakob Owens Tori Oxford Maite Paez Rodriguez Marianne Pahkala Benjamin Pallardy Boris Pallares Brianna Patterson Patricio Ricardo Pereyra Aleman Bryan Peske Adam Peth Alyssa Pfaff Vu Phan Richard Phillips Madelyn Piccininni Rebecca Pigue Alemania Pineda Gabriela Pires Laia Pons Katelyn Preuss Colleen Prunty Edward Radetic Olivia Radle Tara Rajesh Venkatramanan Ramesh Monica Ramirez Amanda Raymond Ashley Reed Theresa Reifsteck Autumn Rempinski Haley Reyland Ivy Reynolds Mitchell Riese Anna Rivera Carlos Rivera Sara Roderick Reed Rosenblum Nicholas Rosenthal Samantha Ruether Meagan Rundle Rachel Rust Andrea Saettele Andrea Marie Samayoa Manzanares Emily Saulnier Jordan Schaefer Katelyn Schaffer Phillip Scherer Kayla Schimmer Amanda Schimpke Clara Schmeiderer Robin Schneider Brianna Schootman Alexander Schroeder Amanda Sciandra Kudakwashe Marcia Sena Kyle Sherman Xiaodong Shi Lindsey Siebert Rachel Sinclair Karla Sippely Gabriel Skolnick Micaiah Skolnick Gabriel Smith Nicole Smith Melanie Smithson Lydia Smotherman Franck Elig Somarriba Rodriguez Kimberly Sommerkamp William Spaeth Heather Sparks Megan Spencer Jourdan Stacer Roy Stacer Bryan Stearns Elizabeth Stearns Christopher Stein Karolina Stetinova Rachel Stevens Natalie Stiegemeier Austin Stokes Ashley Strege Jessica Streiler Emily Stuchell Adam Stupavsky Abigail Sturmer Stephanie Swengrosh Danielle Swoboda Paige Tagliaferre Estelle Teglia Alexandra Tenney Lauren Thoenen Taylor Thomason Lucas Tibbs Duane Timmerberg Trang To Alexander Tomazi Bailey Tracy Samantha Triplett Kimberly Troxel Stephanie Trudell Angelika Trujillo Lukas Trumpf Bayarjargal Tsogkhuu Rebecca Tungate Elizabeth Twillman Takahiro Uchida Alexander VanDover Hannah VerMeer Magdalena Viktora Vojtech Vinduska Iiris Virta 13 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 13 4/9/15 1:30 PM 2015 Lindenwood University Honors College (Continued) Maria Viso Contreras Carlos Vivas Algarra Ryan Vorderer Clare Votaw Vojislav Vujovic Matthew Wagner Katherine Walkenhorst Alexander Walker Holly Wallace Devinne Walters Amy Weigand Kathryn Weiland Christopher Weilandich Shelby Werkema Alexandra Wheeler Olivia Wheeler Truman Wheeler Gabrielle Whitaker Alison Wickenheiser Jessica Wideman Megan Wiegert Katherine Wiesehan Aubrey Wilson Matthew Winchell Tatyana Wingo Sarah Witte Grayson Wolcott Kayla Wood Hanne Zmierczak Grace Zuniga Laura Zuniga Phi Alpha Theta presented by Dr. Michael Whaley Phi Alpha Theta is the national honors society for history majors. Nominees must complete at least 12 hours of history with a 3.1 GPA or above. They must also maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 2015 Inductees James Hunt Thomas Salvo Brianna Schootman Daniel Drouin Elisabeth Dummerth Todd Harmon Michelle Setzer Adam Sinopole Pi Delta Phi presented by Dr. Nancy Durbin The Lindenwood chapter (Zeta Pi) of the national French honor society recognizes students who have shown superior achievement in the study of the French language and its literatures. Members must have a 3.0 GPA in French, a 3.0 GPA overall, and must rank in the top 35 percent of their class. 2015 Inductees Jameelah Harrison Andrea Lorena Lozano Sarah Kennedy Kimberly Sommerkamp Pi Gamma Mu presented by Dr. Donald Heidenreich “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” --motto The international honor society Pi Gamma Mu fosters excellence in the social sciences and promotes cooperation among them. Membership is extended to juniors, seniors, graduate students, and faculty members. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher overall in the social sciences and must have completed at least 20 credit hours in the social sciences. 2015 Inductees Rebecca Hodge Robert Hodson Bailey Jo Koyle Kayleb Adams-DeRousse Andrew Aubuchon Dana Grutesen Sarah Meister Heidi Rice Adam Sinopole Pi Mu Epsilon presented by Dr. Gerald Dunn This society recognizes students who have completed two semesters of calculus and two semesters of math above calculus with a 3.3 GPA, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, and have been recommended by the mathematics faculty. 2015 Initiates Benjamin Barros Ashley Brockman Rachel Bueltmann Dylan Calvert Daniel I. Coker Malorie Dunlap McKenzie Eaton Kevin Farmer Victoria Francis Michael Frisella Kimberly Lake Micah Losee Jacob Maynard Hannah Oakley Alex Richter Arnaldo Salazar James Schmitz Kimberly Sommerkamp Matthew Wagner Kayla Wood Pi Sigma Alpha presented by Dr. Joseph Cernik The national honor society Pi Sigma Alpha stimulates “scholarship and intelligent interest in political science.” The Lindenwood chapter was founded in 1999 and is extended to juniors, seniors, graduate students, and faculty members. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in political science, a 3.0 overall average, and completed at least 10 hours of political science coursework. Andrew Aubuchon Danielle Brown Megan Cox 2015 Inductees Rebecca Hodge Zachery Manz Alex Moraes Chelsea Salvo Paige Sparks 14 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 14 4/9/15 1:30 PM Sigma Delta Pi presented by Dr. Gabriela Romero-Ghiretti The Lindenwood chapter (Iota Xi) of the national collegiate Spanish honor society recognizes students ranking in the upper 35 percent of their class (sophomore, junior, or senior) who have shown superior achievement in courses in Hispanic language, culture, and literature. 2015 Initiates Kyle Apollo Pauline Laetilia Teruin Mikayla Mathews Linda Oberle Zachary Shaw Sigma Tau Delta presented by Professor Chris Green Sigma Tau Delta is the international English honors society. Sigma Tau Delta’s central purpose is to recognize students of the English language and literature. The organization was re-founded at Lindenwood University in 2014. 2015 Initiates Jaymie-Rae Martin Maite Paez Rodriguez Elizabeth Twillman Linden Scroll presented by Dr. Christie Rodgers Linden Scroll is an honor society comprised of students who excel academically and have a dedication to serving both the University and the community as a whole. Linden Scroll members are nominated by the faculty, tapped into the honor society by current members, and recognized for their service and academic leadership through involvement in campus events, academic achievement, contribution to scholarship, and community service projects by completion of hours served. Tapped members receive full membership upon completion of service hours and by maintaining high academic standards for each year of involvement. 2015 Inductees Brianna Amsler Ashley Albert Marissa Bioni Madeline Bowers Sthefany Chavez Bailey Compton Dana Grutesen Joseph LeFors Scott Mackenzie Katie Nadler Karalyne Nowak Tori Oxford Brianna Schootman Rebecca Spaggiari Danielle Swoboda University Honors presented by Dr. Michael Whaley University Honors are bestowed on graduating seniors who are enrolled in the Honors College and have completed 24 hours of honors credits, while maintaining a 3.3 GPA or above. Amy Ableidinger Kami Ahrens Brianna Amsler Andrew Aubuchon Zachary Banze Elizabeth Beauchamp Marissa Bioni Dustin Boogaart Sarah Brewer Jordan Brown Clare Buckman Angela Bushdiecker Amanda Chamberlin Sarah Chauvin Casey Christensen Daniel Coker Cyara Coleman Valentina Coloma Paula Costa Courtney Cox Katherine Davis Paige Davis Kaitlyn Driesen 2015 Inductees Nils Einert Abigail Fallon Jesus Fiallos Aguilar Lisa Frichtl Bradley Gieske Valentina Gonzales Gabriela Graciosa Guedes Amanda Greco Kimberleigh Griffin Dana Isabell Grutesen Erin Hoel Daniel Johnson Sophia LaBrosse Celia Lao Zhu Hannah Lawson Andrea Lozano Neo Maboe Jordan Manno Luis Martinez Reyes Jennifer Mason Rossana Matheus Taylor Mayeda Gabriela Molina Chelsea Moss Chloe Nieters Taylor O’Connor Brianna Patterson Tiffany Pedroley Alyssa Pfaff Alemania Pineda Venkatramanan Ramesh Haley Reyland Andrea Saettele Bryan Stearns Elizabeth Stearns Maisie Stephens Rachel Stevens Abigail Sturmer Bailey Tracy Joseph Thorington Trang To Samantha Triplett Lindsay Upschulte Alison Wickenheiser Zachary Wisdom Natasha Wright 15 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 15 4/9/15 1:30 PM Mueller Graduate Award in Health Management presented by Associate Provost Marilyn Abbott This award is given to the graduate student who has demonstrated achievement in health management. This award was established by Julie M. Mueller, Lindenwood’s Vice President for Operations and Finance and Chief Operating Officer. 2015 Inductee David Lewis Bertha Floyd Lifelong Learning Award presented by Ms. Michelle Giessman This award recognizes high scholarship and the zealous pursuit of leadership and community service among others engaged in degree-oriented lifelong learning. It is named in memory of the mother of Charlsie Floyd, Community Relations Director at Lindenwood. 2015 Inductee Ruth Barbara Coffey The Robert and Pauline Hammen Lifelong Learning Award presented by Professor Charlene Engleking This award recognizes high scholarship and the zealous pursuit of leadership and community service and is awarded to the outstanding male student engaged in degree-oriented lifelong learning. It is named in memory of Pauline Hammen, longtime Office Manager of the LCIE program, and her husband Robert. 2015 Inductee Charles Owen Dr. Rao Ayyagari Award in Research Scholarship in Cell Biology/Genetics presented by Dr. and Mrs. Rao Ayyagari This scholarship award is given to a rising senior majoring in biological sciences with high achievement coursework and undergraduate research in cellular biology/genetics who intends to pursue graduate studies. 2015 Inductee Marco Antonio Moreno Imery Ryan Guffey International Student Award presented by Dr. Ray Scupin This award is given to the international student who has shown exemplary academic achievement and made exceptional contributions to campus life at Lindenwood. It is named in honor of Lindenwood’s Assistant Vice President for Student Development and Global Affairs, Dr. Ryan Guffey, who is also the Director of International Day and Adult and Evening Admission. 2015 Inductee Gabriela Molina The Rose Lyn Zanville Leadership and Character Award presented by Dr. Ray Scupin This award is for a student in interdisciplinary studies who has contributed to the field of international and global studies by demonstrating excellence in leadership and character, producing an empirical research study in the fields of leadership and ethics, or developing a leadership and character initiative to make a difference. The award is given in honor of Rose Lyn Zanville, PhD, by her sister Holly Zanville, PhD, both graduates of Lindenwood College for Women. 2015 Inductee Zachary Manz 16 Community Service Transcript Designation Program presented by Dr. Julie Turner Lindenwood University embraces community service as an extension of service-learning, which is a philosophy of experiential learning in which students participate in community service not only to meet the needs of the community, but also to develop their critical thinking skills, commitment to values, and skills for effective citizenship. Because of the value that the University places on community service, students who achieve at least 500 hours of qualified community service during their time at Lindenwood University receive special recognition for this accomplishment. 2015 Inductees Christina Baer Timothy Metze Brennen Sowa Samuel Barton Diaysha Moore Bryan Stearns Jessica Benderman Amy O’Brien Elizabeth Stearns Lauren Borrelli Jessica Pierce Tyler Stein Melissa Briscoe Alyssa Pierson Rachel Stompoly Danielle Farnam Joan Rabushka Nathan Taylor Mark Hale Monique Ruiz Rachel Timmermann Andrea Lozano Rachel Schultehenrich Jennifer Mason Estella Shau LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 16 4/9/15 1:30 PM Female Scholar Athlete Award: NCAA presented by Dean John Creer This award is given to an outstanding senior female NCAA student who has excelled in academics at Lindenwood University and who has been a team leader in her athletic program. 2015 Inductee Melissa Menchella Male Scholar Athlete Award: NCAA presented by Dean John Creer This award is given to an outstanding senior male NCAA student who has excelled in academics at Lindenwood University and who has been a team leader in his athletic program. 2015 Inductee Austin Klein Female Scholar Athlete Award: Student Life Sports presented by Mr. Mike Elam This award is given to an outstanding senior female SLS student who has excelled in academics at Lindenwood University and who has been a team leader in her athletic program. 2015 Inductee Elizabeth Beauchamp Male Scholar Athlete Award: Student Life Sports presented by Mr. Mike Elam This award is given to an outstanding senior male SLS student who has excelled in academics at Lindenwood University and who has been a team leader in his athletic program. 2015 Inductee Priyadharshan Kannappan Robert and Gwendolyn Feuerbacher Greek Character and Service Award presented by Mr. Christopher Miofsky This award is given to fraternal men and women who have shown exemplary dedication to their brothers and sisters and embody the ideals of honor, loyalty, leadership, and service to the University and the community. It is named in honor of Robert and Gwendolyn Feuerbacher, who are purveyors of Greek principles and standards both regionally and nationally. 2015 Inductee Rebecca Waller Maria Leonard Alpha Lambda Delta Senior Book Award presented by Dr. Pyra Intihar This award is given to the graduating Alpha Lambda Delta member(s) with the highest grade point average. Jordan Manno Tiffany Pedroley 2015 Inductees Alyssa Pfaff Venkatramanan Ramesh Bryan Stearns Elizabeth Stearns Lindenwood Student Government Association President Award presented by President James D. Evans This award recognizes the leadership and contributions of the president of the Lindenwood University Student Government Association. 2015 Inductee Nicolette Napolitano Lindenwood Student Government Association Awards These awards are given to those selected by the Lindenwood Student Government for leadership, community building, and outstanding contribution to the University. Outstanding Student Sibley Day Project presented by Ms. Angie Royal “CJSA Break the Silence” Emerging Student Leader Award presented by Ms. Angie Royal Mikala Waldrup Student Leader of the Year Award presented by Ms. Angie Royal Travis Corley 17 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 17 4/9/15 1:30 PM Easton Award presented by Vice President Jann Weitzel This award, named in honor of Lindenwood University founder Mary Easton Sibley, is given to a female senior who exemplifies the ideals of scholarship, leadership, loyalty, and service to the University and the community. The award is sponsored by the Lindenwood Student Government Association and the Alumni Association. 2015 Inductee Abigail Fallon Sibley Award presented by Vice President Jann Weitzel This award, named in honor of Lindenwood University founder Major George C. Sibley, is given to a male senior who exemplifies the ideals of scholarship, leadership, loyalty, and service to the University and the community. The award is sponsored by the Lindenwood Student Government Association and the Alumni Association. 2015 Inductee Chase Stewart 18 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 18 4/9/15 1:30 PM H O N ORS A N D AWA RD S Students in these categories have been selected by the academic schools’ faculty because of their outstanding scholarship, interest, and potential for contribution to their field. Robert W. Plaster School of Business and Entrepreneurship George L. and Marie E. Weaver Honors Award presented by Dr. Roger Ellis This award recognizes outstanding achievement and potential as a professional in the field of business. The award was established by George and Marie Weaver. The Pals Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award presented by Dr. Robert Allen This award honors academic accomplishments and professional potential as an entrepreneur. Mrs. Pals, alumna and former member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors, and Mr. Pals, businessman and community leader, established this award. Joseph G. Mathews Sales and Marketing Award presented by Mr. David Arns This award honors academic accomplishments, professional promise, and scholarly activities in the fields of business, marketing, and sales. Mr. Mathews, a member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors, established this award in the memory of his granddaughter, Mariah Sights Mathews. Otto-Janssen Family Human Resource Award presented by Dr. Renee Porter This award is given to recognize and honor academic achievement and personal excellence in the study and practice of human resource management. Lighthouse Graduate Business Honors Award presented by Dr. Mike Marzano This award is given to the outstanding student in the Master of Business Administration program who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in the study of business and related fields. Creole U. Flowers Award in Finance presented by Dr. James Boyd This award recognizes an outstanding senior studying in the field of finance. Board member Duane Flowers and his wife, Linda, established this award in memory of Duane’s father. Adam Peth Justin Westerholt Jesus Fiallos Aguilar Lauren Rhoads Joshua Kane Elizabeth Beauchamp Beason Award for Accounting presented by Dr. Jennifer Mack This award is given to a senior in business studies who demonstrates outstanding work in the field of accounting. Board member Duane Flowers and his wife, Linda, established this award. Karalyne Nowak Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key presented by Dr. Roger Ellis This award honors the senior student who has achieved the highest cumulative academic grade point toward a degree in a business administration discipline. This award is presented by the Lindenwood University Sigma Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi, a national co-educational professional business fraternity. Cody Langley Alyssa Pfaff Venkatramanan Ramesh School of Communications Video Award presented by Professor Ben Scholle This award is given for outstanding academic performance and dedicated and distinguished service in video production. Fernanda Mariani Public Relations Award presented by Dr. Krista Tucciarone This award is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance and potential as a professional in the field of public relations. Nicole Pettker Martha Boyer Radio Award presented by Professor Rich Reighard This award is given to a graduating senior for dedicated service to KCLC as well as for outstanding academic performance. It is named in memory of the esteemed professor who established the KCLC broadcast facilities in 1948 and retired in 1972. Kelly Henson 19 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 19 4/9/15 1:30 PM School of Education Genevieve Flowers Elementary Education Award presented by Dr. Jill Hutcheson This award is given for service to the School of Education and the University, involvement in education activities, and potential as a professional educator. Duane Flowers, a member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors, established this award in honor of his mother, a retired teacher. Meghan Tumbrink Larry Doyle Secondary Education Award presented by Dr. Amanda Aldridge This award is given for service to the School of Education and the University, involvement in education activities, and potential as a professional educator. Dr. Doyle, a professional educator and former professor in the Lindenwood School of Education, established this award. Hope McCoy Richard and Karen Boyle Special Education Award presented by Dr. Rebecca Panagos This award is given for service to the School of Education and the University, involvement in education activities, and potential as a professional educator. Dr. Richard Boyle, a professional educator and former Vice President for Human Resources and Dean of Faculty at Lindenwood University, and his wife, Karen, a former special education teacher and counselor in the Fort Zumwalt School District, established this award. Stephanie Schmitt Lois A. Evans Gifted Education Award presented by Professor Mary Gismegian This honor is conferred upon the graduate student who exhibits the most outstanding ability to merge conceptual intelligence and creativity in the design of learning experiences or curricula for academically gifted students. Lindenwood President James D. Evans established this award in honor of his wife, a former teacher and specialist in gifted education. Michael Beck Nancy Polette Early Childhood Education Award presented by Dr. Vanessa van der Graaf This award is given for service to the School of Education and the University, involvement in education activities, and potential as a professional educator. Paul Polette established this award in honor of his wife, Nancy, who has been a professional educator for over 50 years. Dayna Fix Sue Spellmann Graduate Award in Education presented by Dr. Terry Stewart This award is given to the graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and potential as a professional educator. Former Lindenwood University President Dennis Spellmann established this award in honor of his wife, a distinguished teacher. Brett Barger Francis and Elizabeth Huss Graduate Award in Education Administration presented by Dr. Dean Vazis This award is given to the graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and potential as a professional school administrator. Dr. Francis Huss, a retired educator, and Mrs. Elizabeth Huss, a member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors, are benefactors of this award. Jane Marchi Dorothy Doyle Library Science Award presented by Dr. Yvonne Gibbs This award is given to the graduate student in library science who has demonstrated outstanding achievement or potential as a school librarian. Dorothy Doyle, a retired school librarian, is the benefactor of this award. Julie Boatner Lighthouse Consulting Doctor of Education in Administration Award presented by Dr. Stephen Sherblom Francesco Giuseffi This award is given to the outstanding graduate of the Doctor in Education program who has demonstrated superior leadership in the educational field. Dr. Larry Doyle, professional educator, established this award. Larry Doyle Outstanding Doctoral Student in Educational Administration Honors Award presented by Dr. John Long This award, given for service to the School of Education and the University, is awarded to a doctoral student who has achieved high levels of academic success. Dr. Doyle, a professional educator and former professor in the Lindenwood School of Education, established this award. Collette Edson Professional Counseling Award presented by Dr. Holly Karraker This award recognizes high scholarship, leadership, and community service in the field of professional counseling. Jessica Morris 20 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 20 4/9/15 1:30 PM School Counseling Award presented by Dr. Holly Karraker This award recognizes high scholarship, leadership, and community service in the field of school counseling. Alvin M. Francis Award in Educational Leadership presented by Dr. Cynthia Bice This award is given to a first-generation graduate student from rural roots. The student receiving this award has consistently demonstrated leadership traits of good character, including honesty, wisdom, fairness, vision, creativity, approachability, academic competency, and administrative excellence. The Alvin M. Francis family established this award to honor the memory of Alvin M. Francis, a professional administrator, who held up the belief that rank does not confer privilege or give power, but imposes an awesome responsibility on those who have been blessed with the opportunity to lead. Roberta Pennock Terry Russell School of Fine and Performing Arts Dorothy and Sterling Mollett Art Award presented by Professor Darren Collier This award is given to the senior in art or art history who demonstrates outstanding work in the field of art and serves as a mentor and inspiration to other art students. Duane Flowers, a member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors, established this award in honor of his mother-in-law and father-in-law, patrons of the arts. Conover Award for Outstanding Male Music Student presented by Professor Pamela Grooms This award is presented to the student who shows promise in instrumental music. Candidates for the award are nominated by the members of the music faculty. Lucette Stumberg Flanagan Award in Fine and Performing Arts presented by Professor Pamela Grooms This award is presented to the female student who achieves recognition for the highest standards associated with the study of instrumental music. This award is made possible by Lucette Stumberg Flanagan, an alumna of Lindenwood from the class of 1948. Lectra Corporation Fashion Design Award presented by Dr. Chajuana Trawick This award is named for the Lectra Corporation in recognition of its significant $3 million donation of state-of-the-art industry software. This honor goes to the student who has exhibited the most outstanding creative and academic talent and exceptional promise in the field of fashion design. Theatre Award presented by Ms. Stacy Blackburn This award is given to the student who exhibits dedication to all aspects of the Theatre Department and has maintained a consistently outstanding grade point average in all subject areas throughout his or her academic career. James Magee II Award presented by Professor Stuart Hollis The James Magee II Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of James Magee II, a Lindenwood student from the class of 1988 who majored in the performing arts. The student selected for the annual scholarship will be majoring in and working toward a career in the performing arts. Dance Award presented by Professor Pamela Grooms This award is given to the student who demonstrates outstanding work in the field of dance and serves as a mentor and inspiration to other dance students. Katie Nadler Kurtis Heinrich Taylor O’Connor Emily Tiehes Kaitlyn Driesen Ethan Dudenhoeffer Erika Bibas JR Strzelec Honors Award in Musical Theatre presented by Professor Emily Jones This award is given to the undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates outstanding work in the field of musical theatre and serves as a mentor and inspiration to other musical theatre students. Erin McRaven The Bruce Buck Honors Award for Achievement in Sculpture presented by Professor Jacob Stanley This honors award recognizes the student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of sculpture; this award serves to recognize talent, leadership in design, and professional promise in the three-dimensional arts.The award is given in memory of Bruce Buck, a gifted artist and sculptor, whose teaching career included Lindenwood College for Women. Brandi Rackers 21 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 21 4/9/15 1:30 PM School of Humanities Jean Fields Writing Award presented by Dr. Daniel Plate This award is named in memory of Jean Fields, who taught English at Lindenwood. It is presented to the freshman whose essay or creative writing is judged by the English faculty to be the best of the year. Linda L. Ross Creative Writing Award presented by Dr. Daniel Plate This award, named in honor of Lindenwood alumna Linda Ross, is given to the sophomore, junior, or senior whose work in poetry, fiction, or drama is judged by the Lindenwood English faculty to be the best submitted. Howard Barnett Essay Award presented by Dr. Daniel Plate This award is named in memory of Dr. Howard Barnett, who taught English at Lindenwood. The award goes to the sophomore, junior, or senior student who, in the judgment of the English faculty, has written the best essay of the year. French Award presented by Dr. Nancy Durbin The recipient of the French Award is selected based not only on his or her outstanding academic achievement in the study of French language and literature, but also for a recognized interest in the acquisition of cultural proficiency, as well as enthusiastic dedication to the French program, including participation in extra-curricular cultural activities and efforts to encourage others in their pursuit of the language. Spanish Award presented by Dr. Gabriela Romero-Ghiretti This award recognizes academic excellence in the study of the Spanish language and its rich worldwide cultural and literary heritage, together with the recipient’s enthusiastic support of the Spanish program and its extra-curricular activities. Harmon Religion Award presented by Dr. W. Travis McMaken This award recognizes academic excellence in the study of religion. This award is named in honor of the Rev. Dr. Lloyd B. Harmon, father of the late Lindenwood University Board Chairman Raymond Harmon and Professor Emerita Jeanne Harmon Huesemann. Dr. Harmon was a longtime chaplain and professor of religion at Lindenwood. Dr. Donna Card Charron Philosophy Award presented by Dr. David Brown The Dr. Donna Card Charron Philosophy Award is given to the student who shows academic excellence in philosophy and a concern for what Dr. Charron called philosophy’s role as “reason in the world.” Dr. Charron was professor of philosophy at Lindenwood from 1989-2005. During that time, she laid the foundation for the Philosophy Program, helped found the Honors Program and Honors College, and tirelessly promoted the classical tradition of liberal learning and culture. Public Administration Award by Dr. Joseph Cernik This award is given to the graduating senior with the highest GPA in public administration. Rufus Easton Debating Society Award presented by Dr. Joseph Cernik Named for the father of Lindenwood founder Mary Easton Sibley, this award is given to students displaying excellent presentation skills in debate. Samantha Glenn Zachary Alley Rebecca Ann Spaggiari Brigita Martin Courtney Mosley Chase Stewart Jesse Coffey Rebecca Hodge Megan Cox David R. Williams Political Science Award presented by Dr. Joseph Cernik This award recognizes academic excellence in political science and encourages professionalism and creative performance in the conduct of government and related public service. Danielle Brown Pi Sigma Alpha Award presented by Dr. Joseph Cernik This award is given to the student who achieves high academic success, combined with service to the community. Andrew Aubuchon Phi Alpha Theta History Award presented by Dr. Michael Whaley This award is presented to an outstanding history major, chosen not only for academic excellence but also for contributions to the History Department and to Lindenwood University. Bryan Peske 22 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 22 4/9/15 1:30 PM Schoenhard American Heritage Award presented by Dr. Michael Whaley This award is given to recognize outstanding achievement in the study of American values and charter education as practiced through programs at Lindenwood University. This award is made possible by William and Kate Schoenhard. Mr. Shoenhard is a former member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors. Michelle Setzer School of Human Services Dennis C. Spellmann Nonprofit Administration Award presented by Dr. Julie Turner This award recognizes academic excellence in the study of nonprofit administration as well as leadership in the Nonprofit Administration Student Association. This award is bestowed upon the individual with the greatest potential for becoming an outstanding human service professional. Dennis Spellmann established this award to promote the next generation of nonprofit leaders and was, himself, a pioneer graduate (1956) of the American Humanics Program. Rachel Schultehenrich Social Work Award presented by Dr. Dana Klar This award recognizes the student who has demonstrated academic achievement and leadership in social work. Samuel Barton T.R. Hughes Criminal Justice Award presented by Dr. Billi Patzius This award recognizes the student who demonstrates humanitarian principles toward others, strives for excellence in all endeavors, and seeks to advance professionalism and just ideals within the criminal justice system. This award was established by St. Charles business leader Thomas R. Hughes, former member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors. Rebecca Hodge School of Sciences Biology Award presented by Dr. Chad Welsh The award is given to the student who has demonstrated the most outstanding scholarship, student leadership, example, and interest in the scholarly pursuits in biology. Robert Mulock Environmental Biology/Earth Science Award presented by Dr. Chad Welsh This award is given to a student who has demonstrated leadership and scholarly interest in the conservation and environmental sciences. Pablo Molina Mary Brosamer-Senger Charlotte G. Evans Psychology Award presented by Dr. Christopher Scribner This award is given to the student who has significantly contributed to facilitating interest in psychology through leadership, selection of events, and promotion of psychological activities. Dr. James D. Evans, President and Professor of Psychology at Lindenwood, established this award in honor of his mother. Bailey J. Koyle Psychology Award presented by Dr. Michiko Nohara-LeClair This award is given to the student who excels in his/her studies and is dedicated to the practice of the psychology profession as a service to others. Sara Roderick The Edith Zanville Frontiers of Science Honors Award presented by Dr. Christina Dames and Dr. Michiko Nohara-LeClair This award is presented to the female student who has demonstrated imagination and intellectual curiosity in writing about science, technology, and the future. Drs. Holly and Rose Lyn Zanville (LC ‘68 and ‘66) and Harry Zanville, JD, (Westminster ’70) established this award in honor of their mother. Courtney Cox Chemistry Award presented by Dr. Jennifer Firestine This award is given to the top scholar in chemistry who has demonstrated potential for future contributions to the discipline. Jessie Bernard Sociology Award presented by Dr. Jennifer Firestine This award is presented to an undergraduate student who has shown exemplary achievement in the field of sociology, including academic accomplishment and community activities. Sina Schack Gabriela Molina 23 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 23 4/9/15 1:30 PM Pre-Professional Award presented by Dr. Chad Welsh This award is given to the student who has demonstrated the most outstanding scholarship, student leadership, and potential for future contributions in his or her chosen profession. Tanner Brown C.W. Stewart Computer Science Award presented by Dr. Steve Blythe This award is given to the outstanding student majoring in computer science who has demonstrated a high degree of skill and understanding of the subject. Bryan Stearns LeRoy E. Evans Mathematics Award presented by Dr. Robbie Beane This award recognizes outstanding achievement and academic excellence in the study of mathematics. The award was established by James. D. Evans, President of Lindenwood University, in honor of his father. Kimberly Lake School of Sport, Recreation, and Exercise Science Joe and Nora Killian Physical Education Award presented by Dr. Annie Alameda This award is given for service to the Physical Education Department and the University, involvement in physical education activities, and potential as a professional educator. Former Vice President Richard Boyle and his wife, Karen, established this award in honor of Karen’s parents. Health Promotion and Programming Award presented by Dr. Joseph Lovell This award recognizes a junior or senior who has demonstrated high academic performance and potential in designing and facilitating programs that promote healthy lifestyles. Graduate Scholar Award presented by Dr. Chad Kerksick This award is given to the outstanding graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in the area of research and/or scholarly work. School of Sport, Recreation, and Exercise Science presented by Dr. Kathryn Tessmer Student of the Year Award This award recognizes outstanding achievement and involvement in school and university activities above and beyond degree requirements. Courtney Heidorn Tianna Greenhill Alicia Watson Brad Gieske 24 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 24 4/9/15 1:30 PM Room assignments for presentation of Academic School honors and awards School of Accelerated Degree Programs: Room 2060 Robert W. Plaster School of Business & Entrepreneurship: Room 2135 School of Communications: Room 1070 School of Education: Lindenwood Theater School of Fine & Performing Arts: Room 2020 School of Humanities: Emerson Black Box Theater School of Human Services: Room 1065 School of Sciences: Room 2205 School of Sport, Recreation, and Exercise Science: Room 2100 A reception immediately follows the program. The Lindenwood University Honors Convocation Program is made possible by the generosity of alumni and friends. For more information on how to establish an honors award, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at (636) 949-4903. 25 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 25 4/9/15 1:30 PM THE LINDENWOOD EDGE – GET IT! Having the Lindenwood EDGE means to be . . . Educated • Informed by the liberal arts and sciences • Prepared for a modern career • Engaged in lifelong learning Disciplined • Principled and values-based • Self-starting • Others-centered Global • Inter-culturally informed • Open-minded • Internationally connected Effective • Compellingly expressive • Workplace proficient • Leadership destined Congratulations to this year’s honors students for having the EDGE! 26 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 26 4/9/15 1:30 PM LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 27 4/9/15 1:30 PM www.l i nd enwo o d .ed u (6 3 6 ) 9 4 9 -4 9 4 9 LU15-69 2015 Honors Convocation Programvs1.indd 28 4/9/15 1:30 PM