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| Academic Award Ceremony 2003 |
Complete List of Awardees (with photos of major college awards): Alpha Chi Our highest overall academic honorary is Alpha Chi. To be a member of Alpha Chi, students must hold junior or senior status with a minimum grade point average of 3.6. Lindsay Cox from Waldorf, MD Matt Dittler from Rocky Mount, VA Donovan Dudley from Rocky Mount, VA Kevin Embick from Jupiter, FL Jessica Foley from Ferrum, VA Tonya Kiefer from Hampton, VA Michael Menard from Ferrum, VA Phillip Monk from Swords Creek, VA Larissa Montalvo from Poquoson, VA Patricia Moyer from Rocky Mount, VA Mary Anne Poling from Virginia Beach, VA Jeremy Wayne Poling from Amherst, VA Matthew Scruggs from Hurt, VA Sandra Via (VI) from Patrick Springs, VA ___________________ Alpha Delta Mu - This is the National Social Work Honor Society that encourages and recognizes superior scholarship in social work education and promotes excellence in social work practice. To qualify for membership in Alpha Delta Mu, students must be social work majors in a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, have junior or senior class status with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0, and have demonstrated leadership ability in campus or community activities. Janet Edwards from Bassett, VA Tina Jackson from Patrick Springs, VA Shana Davis from Ferrum, VA Jennifer Perez from Rocky Mount, VA _______________________________________ Alpha Mu Gamma Alpha Mu Gamma is a foreign language honorary society and its members are advanced students with an "A" average in foreign language and at least a "C" average overall. Jacob Allen from Nellysford, VA Lalita Brim from Ararat, VA Lorie Holland from Ferrum, VA Jose Orozco from Alexandria, VA Sarah Yager from Ruckersville, VA Kappa Pi Kappa Pi is an International Collegiate Art Honorary Fraternity for students whose talents and achievements in visual art are recognized as exemplary. Membership into Kappa Pi is based upon meritorious work in art, including a 3.0 grade point average in the art major or minor, and a 2.5 overall grade point average. I am pleased to introduce the charter members of the Zeta Alpha Theta Chapter of Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity at Ferrum College. They are: Rod Baker from Maumee, OH Corrine Browell from Ferrum, VA Jeremy Coffey from Harrisonburg, VA Joey Conger from Centreville, VA Melissa Graham from Christiansburg, VA Dennis Leonard from Hampton, VA Carrie Lykins from Williamsburg, VA Michael Milton from Boones Mill, VA Mary Anne Poling from Virginia Beach, VA Jennifer Ramer from Yorktown, VA Darrell Scott from Ferrum, VA Kate Shenk from Galax, VA Bill Smith from Martinsville, VA Sandra Southard from Mechanicsville, VA Amanda Tipton from Frankford, WV Tara Tormey from Hampton, VA These students have the distinction of being the first to hold membership in this honor society for art at Ferrum College and the responsibility for upholding its purpose. Congratulations to the Zeta Alpha Theta Chapter and to the charter members of Kappa Pi. _________________________ Lambda Sigma - Lambda Sigma is a National Honor Society for sophomores of all majors. Membership is limited to 10% of the candidates' freshman class and is based upon scholarship and a commitment to service, leadership and fellowship. First, the current year's members. John Arnold, President, from Stafford, VA Eugene Hacker, III, Vice President, from Tuckerton, NJ David Witt, Secretary/Treasurer, from Boydton, VA Adam Raasch , Historian, from Dumfries, VA Casey Vassar, Committee Liaison, from Richmond, VA Kristen Scheuermann from Newport News, VA Jennifer Phillips from Ferrum, VA Jennifer Palmer from Bear, DE Erica Spurlock from Leesburg, VA Summer Swaine from Hardy, VA I would like those members of Lambda Sigma to remain standing as I list the new inductees, but first please recognize these current members. Now, the recently initiated members for next year. Casey Warner, President, from New Castle, DE Heather Martin, Vice President, from Roanoke, VA Melissa Sharps, Secretary, from Stafford, VA Andrea Lane, Treasurer, from Surry, VA Stephan Koblos, Historian, from Waterford, VA Mina Ayob from Kabul, Afghanistan Wayne Brockwell from Lawrenceville, VA David Gartrell from Hamilton, VA Jessica Hylton from Danville, VA Shannon Saunders from Statesville, NC Thomas Wehner from Bealeton, VA ___________________ Phi Alpha Theta Phi Alpha Theta is the international history honorary society, one of the oldest honorary societies in the nation. To be eligible for initiation, students must have a minimum 3.2 G.P.A. in history courses and a 3.0 g.p.a. in all their other courses. Members receive a subscription to the society's publication, The Historian, and have their names inscribed on a scroll in the History and Political Science Office. The newly initiated members are: Patrick Angle from Shawsville, VA Kevin Embick from Jupiter, FL Robert Herbst from Ferrum, VA Michael Menard from Ferrum, VA Ashley Rutter from Rocky Mount, VA
DIVISION OF BUSINESS, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICSComputer Science Academic Award This award is presented to the student with the highest GPA of the students graduating with a Computer Science degree. This year we have three students who have maintained GPA's that are so close that the faculty could not make a distinction. Therefore, they are presenting this award to three students: Jeremy W. Poling from Amherst, VA. Jeremy is a double major in Math and Computer Science. He has consistently maintained a very high GPA in Computer Science while carrying many other responsibilities in the department. Christina R. McBride from Glade Hill, VA. Christina is also a double major in Math and Computer Science. She too has maintained a high GPA while balancing her involvement in Ferrum athletics and the rigorous education minor. Tim Abner from Rocky Mount, VA. Tim is a Computer Science major and mathematical science minor. He has worked very hard to maintain an excellent GPA while working an almost full-time job. _____________________ Computer Science Achievement Award This award is presented to the Computer Science graduate who has shown persistence in overcoming obstacles while achieving academic excellence in her major. This award is presented to Heather D. Bowles from Covington, VA, in recognition of her diligence, hard work, and academic achievement as she balanced being a new mother with working three days a week and being a full-time student. _______________________ Decision Science Award The Decision Science Award is presented this year to Jason D. Byrd from Collinsville, VA for his ability to integrate quantitative methods of computer technology to achieve the solution to business problems. ______________________________ Finance Award - The Finance Award is presented to April N. English from Goodview, VA, for outstanding analytical achievement in the complicated and intricate area of finance. ______________________________ The next award is the Hamblin Accounting Award, named in recognition of Ms. Allison Hamblin, the first Ferrum College accounting major to successfully complete the CPA exam. It is presented to the accounting major who has best demonstrated mastery of technical accounting principles and excellence in overall academic achievement. This year the recipient is Brian J. Carter from Henry, VA. _____________________ Information Systems Academic Award This award is presented to the student who has the highest GPA of the students graduating with an Information Systems degree. This year we have a good problem in that we also have three students in Information Systems who have maintained GPA's that are so close the faculty could not make a distinction. Therefore, they are presenting this award to three students: Wymann Spencer from Goode, VA. Jessica R. Foley from Ferrum, VA. Jason M. Harris from Colonial Heights, VA. Jason represented Ferrum at the Marcus Student Research Conference where he presented a paper on his internship. Management Award - Management is the process of achieving desired results through efficient utilization of human and material resources. This year a student has excelled in her ability to analyze complex situations and problems and arrive at sound recommendations. This year's award goes to Shannon E. Carlson from Alexandria, VA. ______________________ Marketing Award This award is presented for academic excellence and leadership in her business major. This year's recipient of the Marketing Award is Hope M. Easley from Chatham, VA. She has consistently excelled in both grade achievement and the ability to understand and apply the principles of marketing. __________________________________ Mathematics Award This award is presented to an upperclassman in mathematics who has an excellent academic record and has demonstrated a substantial involvement in the mathematics program. This year the award is presented to Jeremy W. Poling from Amherst, VA. Jeremy is a senior with a 3.9 grade point average in mathematics and for the last two years has been a student research assistant in the mathematics department.
Mathematics Achievement Award This award is presented to a freshman or sophomore mathematics major who has demonstrated significant academic achievement in the mathematics major. This year the award is presented to Daniel D. DeJarnette from Rustburg, VA. Dan is a sophomore with a 3.7 grade point average in mathematics. In addition to his academic work, Dan is also a student research assistant and this summer he will be working on the development of a micro-positioning control system. DIVISION OF HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS Art Student of the Year Award - This award is given to honor a student who has shown outstanding leadership and dedication in art. This year there are two recipients of the 2002-2003 Art Student of the Year Award. They are Jennifer L. Ramer from Concord, NC and Sandra P. Southard from Mechanicsville, VA. Drama Achievement Award There are two recipients of the Drama Achievement Award for 2002-2003. They are Tony T. Pica from Yorktown, VA and Sylvia M. Woodyard from Swords Creek, VA. ___________________ Frank Benjamin Hurt Award is given to a senior in Political Science who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and citizenship, and thereby contributed to the growth of the Ferrum College community. This year's recipient is Joanna L. Bosik from Wilmington, DE. _________________________ Ferrum students participate annually in a model United Nations Security Council session in order to build their skills in research, analysis, negotiation, and diplomacy. The outstanding delegate and delegation receive awards for excellence. Model United Nations-Most Effective Delegate- This year's recipient is Joanna L. Bosik from Wilmington, DE for her representation of China. ______________________________ Model United Nations-Most Effective Delegation- This year's recipients are Matthew W. Scruggs from Hurt, VA and Philip Wohlrab from Buena Vista, VA for their representation of the United States. ________________________________ Outstanding Music Student Award - The 2003 Music Award is being presented to a student who has made outstanding contributions to the department as a member of the choral, handbell, and instrumental ensembles. The faculty are pleased to acknowledge D. Justin Hodges from Rocky Mount, VA as this year's music award recipient. ________________________ Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar in History Award - This award is presented to a senior history major who has demonstrated outstanding ability in historical research, critical historical analysis, and the writing of history. This year's recipient is Brandi R. Kent from Union Hall, VA.
DIVISION OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIONEric Lee Baker Award for the Outstanding Student in EnglishEach year the faculty in the department of English nominates and votes on candidates whose work in English has shown exceptional dedication to high standards. The winner is awarded the Eric Lee Baker Award for the Outstanding Student in English. This year's winner is Laurie A. Borslien from Chesapeake, VA. __________________________________ Ferrum-Pskov Exchange Award In recognition of the ongoing exchange with the Pedagogical Institute of Pskov, Russia, special awards are being presented for both the fall and spring semesters. For the fall semester, we would like to recognize Irina Teteneva from Pskov, Russia. For the spring semester we would like to recognize Irina G. Loutsenko from Pskov, Russia. Irina is receiving two framed certificates today, one for herself and the other she will be taking back to Russia for the other Irina. Thank you, for your friendship, your help, your excellent scholarship, and your leadership. __________________ C.P. Minnick Award - This award is given annually by the Philosophy/Religion faculty to a graduating senior who has exhibited exemplary character and academic achievement. This year there are two recipients. They are Jason L. Bryant from Stuart, VA and Jacob N. Graham from Roanoke, VA. ______________________ Outstanding Student of Russian Award The recipient of the Outstanding Student of Russian Award is Katie M. Andrews from Apple Valley, MN. _____________________ Powell Assistantship in Philosophy Award The Powell Assistantship in Philosophy is given annually to rising junior or senior philosophy majors who are exceptional students, clear and creative thinkers, and who show promise for careers in philosophy. This award carries a stipend of $1,000 and is possible because of the generous contribution to the Philosophy Program by Robert W. Powell after whom the award is named. This year's recipient is Amanda J. Tipton from Frankford, WV. ___________________ Spanish Award The Spanish Award goes annually to a student who has exhibited a superior understanding of Spanish during his or her years at Ferrum College. This year the recipient of the Outstanding Student of Spanish Award is Lorie A. Holland from Ferrum, VA. DIVISION OF LIFE SCIENCES Agriculture Award This award is presented for superior academic achievement in agriculture. This year the Agriculture Award goes to Amanda M. Morton from Naugatuck, CT. Biology Award - This award is presented for superior academic achievement in Biology. The recipient of the Biology Award this year is Curtis L. Bumgardner from Mechanicsville, VA. _________________ CRC Press General Chemistry Achievement Award This award is presented for superior academic achievement in chemistry. The recipient of the CRC Press General Chemistry Achievement Award is Abby M. Rusnak from Colorado Springs, CO. Abby could not be here today because she is participating in a cheerleading competition in Williamsburg. ________________________ Environmental Science Award - This award is presented for superior academic achievement in environmental science. The recipient of the Environmental Science Award is Daniel J. Gammons of Salem, VA. _____________________ Horticulture Award This award is presented for superior academic achievement. The recipient of the Horticulture Award is Erich J. Henschel from Esmont, VA. Pre-Professional Science Award This award is presented for superior academic achievement. The recipient of the Pre-Professional Science Award is Whitney R. DeJarnette from Lynchburg, VA. ________________ Outstanding Student in Life Sciences Award- This award is given to an outstanding graduating senior in the Life Sciences Division. The recipient this year is Patricia L. Moyer from Rocky Mount, VA. DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Jane Addams Social Work Achievement Award - The Ferrum College Social Work Program has the privilege of honoring two students who exhibited exceptional commitment to social work as a chosen profession. This year's recipients are Sharon Flanagan from Nokesville, VA and Billy V. Hayes from Rocky Mount, VA. _________________ Dr. Betty N. Bailey Silver Weaver Award - This award is given to the Education graduate who demonstrates creativity in the classroom. This year's recipient is Mary Anne Poling from Virginia Beach, VA. ________________________ Delta Kappa Gamma Outstanding Woman in Education Award The Virginia Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International sponsors an outstanding woman in education award. This year's recipient is Amanda B. Ilardi from Rocky Mount, VA. _____________________________________ Susan E. Homestead Outstanding Criminal Justice Graduating Senior Award - This award is presented to the senior criminal justice major with the highest grade point average and a record of service to Ferrum College. This year there is a tie for the award. The two awardees are Lorie A. Holland from Ferrum, VA and Linda M. McKinney, also from Ferrum. _______________________ Outstanding Recreation Major Award The student selected for this honor has demonstrated academic achievement and leadership abilities that serve as a model for others to follow. This year's recipient is Jamie L. Hargis from Falls Church, VA. ___________________________________ Outstanding Student in Psychology Award - This award is made annually by the faculty in psychology to the student who has brought honor to the department, the college, and discipline of psychology through outstanding accomplishments and exemplary character demonstrated throughout their enrollment at Ferrum College. Factors in selection include outstanding academic and intellectual performance, excellent personal and professional ethics and conduct, meaningful involvement and service in campus and community, and demonstration of high potential for future contributions to the discipline of psychology. This year's recipient is Sarah R. Roberts from Rocky Mount, VA. Sigma Psi Delta Psychology Club Award - While all levels of participation help make campus clubs successful, occasionally contributions from individual members stand out as having provided a foundation for the entire club's success. One individual did so in the Sigma Psi Delta Psychology Club this year by demonstrating flexibility in leadership, creativity in programming, and reliability in all undertakings. This year's recipient of this special recognition is Rebekah C. Williams from Stuart, VA. ________________________________ The Charles A. and Marion C. Skinner Award for Excellence in Education This award goes to the outstanding students in the Ferrum College Teacher Education Program. This year's recipients are: Melody L. McIlvain from Milton, DE, for elementary education Michael J. Menard from Ferrum, VA, and Kevin S. Embick from Jupiter, FL, for secondary education Julie M. Burton from Nathalie, VA, for all-level education Award: Melody, Michael, Kevin, and Julie are receiving engraved plaques and books. In addition, their names, certification levels and year, will be engraved on a permanent plaque which hangs in the Teacher Education office and reads:
CAMPUS MEDIA AND PANTHER PRODUCTIONS At this time I ask campus media and Panther Productions advisors to come forward for the presentation of the media awards. We have Dr. Lana Whited, advisor to the Iron Blade, Mr. Wayne Bowman, advisor to WFFC, Dr. John Kitterman, advisor to Chrysalis, and Mr. Rich Long, advisor to Panther Productions. CHRYSALIS Commendation - This award goes to the editor of Chrysalis, Randall "Randy" Simpson, from Harrisonburg, VA, for his ability to find the dark humor in every commonplace event and the right words to make it into art. IRON BLADE Commendation The Communications Board is pleased to recognize and thank the editor-in-chief of the Iron Blade for 2002-2003, Laurie A. Borslien of Chesapeake, VA. ________________ Cub Award The Cub Award is named after traditional journalism slang for a rookie reporter. This award is presented to a first-year journalism student who, in the opinion of the advisor and the editor-in-chief, shows exceptional promise for a professional career in journalism. This year, the recipient of the Cub Award is Jessica L. Hylton from Danville, VA. ____________________ The Most Valuable Staff Member Award is staff-selected. This year, the member of The Iron Blade staff who, in the opinion of her peers, has made the strongest, most consistent contribution to The Iron Blade is Laurie A. Borslien from Chesapeake, VA. Laurie is receiving a framed certificate and a book entitled, "Where the Girls Are: Growing Up Female with the Mass Media", by Susan J. Douglas. WFFC RADIO STATION Commendation - This award is presented to John M. Wojtowicz from Reading, PA for his dedication and hard work as Manager of the WFFC radio station. ___________________ The WFFC staff has selected Jayson A. Coponiti from Virginia Beach as New Staff Member of the Year. __________________ This year the staff of WFFC has selected Phillip A. Copley from Hampton, VA as Senior Staff Member of the Year. _____________________ WFFC presents a "DJ of the Year " Award to a member of each class. I would like to call all four up to receive these awards: The Freshman DJ is Logann E. Gavey from Albany, CA. The Sophomore DJ is Edward J. Kladder from Williamsburg, VA. The Junior DJ is Eric M. Hoppis from Falls Church, VA. The Senior DJ is Laurie A. Borslien from Chesapeake, VA.
Panther Production Awards: Erik Hannah Award This award is presented to a graduating senior who has given unselfishly of her time and effort and has achieved the ideals that Erik left behind for members to follow. This year's winner has truly done just that with her dedication to the club. She has relished everything the club had to offer and gave so much back. This year's recipient of the Erik Hannah Award is Sylvia M. Woodyard from Swords Creek, VA. __________________ Best New Pantherite Award This award goes to two first-year members who have gone beyond all expectations and become friends and leaders in the organization. The first recipients of this new award have not only met club requirements, but also excelled at them in and out of Panther Productions. They are Phil "Wild Thing" Robertson from Ashburn, VA and Ryan "Boots" Walker from Fairfax Station, VA. _____________________ Panther Pride Award This award goes to a member of Panther Productions who has, and who shares, the spirit of Panther Productions. This year's winner has consistently made the group smile, while having gone out of his way to try the patience of the club's president with his outrageous behavior. Yet he is one who makes the entire club smile with his playful wit, bizarre antics, and comforting charm. He has rightly earned this award for he has truly exhibited panther pride. The first winner of the Panther Pride Award is Kevin M. Mausehundfrom Afton, VA. THE NEXT TWO AWARDS ARE ONES FOR WHICH THE RECIPIENTS ARE NOMINATED AND VOTED ON BY THE FACULTY. LILLIE WARWICK SLAVEN AWARD - This award was established on May 13, 1969, by a group of friends and alumni of the college in memory of Lillie Warwick Slaven, a former member of the faculty at Ferrum College. It is awarded to the student who exemplifies the ideals of the ministerial profession and outstanding student leadership at Ferrum College. This year's recipient is Jason Lee Bryant from Stuart, VA.
___________________ ALGERNON-SYDNEY SULLIVAN AWARDS - This award is given to one student and one non-student of merit associated with the college, in recognition of their fine spiritual qualities, practically applied to daily living. Each person must be of noble character spending his or her time in the interest and betterment of mankind. Student Recipient: Tony T. Pica from Yorktown, VA.
___________________________ EXEMPLARY TEACHER AWARD This award will be presented at Commencement. FACULTY/STAFF APPRECIATION AWARDS - Saff are Dr. Braaten, Wes Astin and Loretta McGhee and faculty is Sasha Saari
WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES Who's Who selections are based on scholarship ability, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship and service to Ferrum College, and potential for future achievement. Only juniors and seniors are eligible. Daniel An from Suwon , Korea Lorie Birckhead from Scottsville, VA Kimberly D. Bowman from Martinsville, VA Lalita D. Brim from Ararat, VA Julie M. Burton from Nathalie, VA Jason D. Byrd from Collinsville, VA Justin G. Byrd from Collinsville, VA Shannon E. Carlson from Alexandria, VA Lindsay A. Cox from Waldorf, MD Shana A. Davis from Ferrum, VA Janet T. Edwards from Bassett, VA Sharon Flanagan from Nokesville, VA Jessica R. Foley from Ferrum, VA Robert A. Glass from Ferrum, VA Jacob N. Graham from Roanoke, VA Mark A. Hatcher from Ferrum, VA Ora A. Hodges from Rocky Mount, VA Linda S. Hundley from Fieldale, VA Crystal R. Hutchens from Critz, VA Tina W. Jackson from Patrick Springs, VA Kate B. Manhart from Mechanicsville, VA Melody L. McIlvain from Milton, DE Phillip A. Monk from Swords Creek, VA Amanda M. Morton from Naugatuck, CT Trekeyta F. Niblett from Martinsville, VA Anthony T. Pica from Yorktown, VA Darrell J. Scott from Ferrum, VA Jessica L. Scruggs from Hurt, VA Matthew W. Scruggs from Hurt, VA Rashard D. Smith from Hampton, VA Sandy P. Southard from Mechanicsville, VA Vesal Tirgari from Dale City, VA. Gentry M. Turner from Woolwine, VA |
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