Awards Convocation Honors Scholarship and Service

Photo caption: Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award winner Sam Page of Battleboro, N.C., with Dr. Anthony Leigh, senior vice president for student and institutional advancement and dean of students

Montgomery, Ala.—Academic and student life programs at Huntingdon College presented awards for scholarship and service during the annual Awards Convocation held Friday, April 21, 2023. Awards to individuals are included below; honor society inductions will be announced separately.

Departmental Awards

Accounting

The Accounting Achievement Award is given to the accounting student who exemplifies the professional and personal characteristics necessary for success in public accounting. This award is provided by the Montgomery Chapter of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants.

• Alyssa Jean Brown, Class of 2023, Riverview, Fla.

Biology

The Everett Lewis Bishop Award is given annually to the junior biology student(s) showing the greatest promise based on progress since entrance to Huntingdon.

• Erin Elizabeth McIntyre, Class of 2024, Selma, Ala.

The Beta Beta Beta Award is presented annually by Huntingdon’s Beta Nu chapter of Beta Beta Beta biology honorary to the biology major who is judged to be the most outstanding senior in the field of biology.

• Parker Benjamin High, Class of 2023, Montgomery, Ala.

Business

The Warren Andrews Award is presented to the outstanding senior business administration major(s) in recognition of academic achievement, contributions, and leadership in business administration.

• Kelina Shandray Daniels, Class of 2023, Tallassee, Ala.
• Alina Michel Shoemake, Class of 2023, Decatur, Ga.

The Wall Street Journal Award is given to the most outstanding graduating senior majoring in Business Administration as demonstrated by the recipient’s highest cumulative GPA of his or her graduating class.

• James Ryan Campion, Class of 2023, Pensacola, Fla.

The Business Club Award is given to the most productive member of the Business Club, as chosen by the club’s members.

• James Ryan Campion, Class of 2023, Pensacola, Fla.

Chemistry

The Marion Black Cantelou Chemistry Award is given to the graduating senior chemistry major(s) whose skills in analytical and other areas of chemistry are judged by the faculty to be outstanding. General character and attitude are also considered for the award.

• Kaleigh Noel Miller, Class of 2023, Gulf Shores, Ala.

The CRC Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award is presented in recognition of outstanding achievement in chemistry during the freshman year.

• Corwin Nance, Class of 2026, Montgomery, Ala.

The American Institute of Chemists Award is given each year to the outstanding senior(s) majoring in chemistry. This award is based on recognition of potential advancement in professional chemistry and on leadership, ability, character, and scholastic achievement.

• Paul Edward Asquith, Class of 2023, Meridianville, Ala.

The Organic Chemistry Achievement Award is presented each year to one or more outstanding student(s) in organic chemistry as selected by the chemistry faculty.

• Lane Harrison Young, Class of 2025, Horton, Ala.

Margaret and Craig Kneisel Undergraduate Research Awards in Chemistry are given to the students judged to be the most outstanding performers in undergraduate research. The students must be graduating seniors and have had a leading role in original research that has led to at least one external publication or presentation at a conference or symposium.

• Jacob Todd Holston, Class of 2023, Montgomery, Ala.
• Allison Elizabeth Stegall, Class of 2023, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Communication Studies

The Lambda Pi Eta Award is given annually to the outstanding senior communication studies major who is a member of the department’s Lambda Pi Eta honorary.

• Amy Grace Szafran, Class of 2023, Homewood, Ala.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Scholar Award is given to the most outstanding student with a major in criminal justice.

• Zachary Tyler Moenter, Class of 2023, Land O Lakes, Fla.

History

The Julia Rinehart Hughes History Award was established by her family in memory of Ms. Hughes’ service as a member of the Huntingdon College faculty. This award recognizes a graduating senior who has exemplified, to an unusual degree, genuine interest in the study of history, and has maintained an outstanding record in history and in all college studies.

• Chad Allen Bowen, Class of 2023, Prattville, Ala.

The Irene Brinson Munro Award is given annually to a graduating senior majoring in history or government who has, at the beginning of the student’s final semester, the highest average in all attempted courses in all departments, and who will have, at graduation, at least 18 hours in world history and/or government and an academic grade point average of at least 3.00 in history courses.

• Brianne Elizabeth Pueschell, Class of 2023, Bartow, Fla.

The Hortense Batre-Colonial Dames Scholarship Award is awarded each year to an outstanding history major who must have completed at least twelve hours in American history. The award, established in 1938, is given in honor of Hortense Batre, the founder of the Society of Colonial Dames of Alabama.

• Camden Paul Cochran, Class of 2025, Woodstock, Ga.

Houghton Library

The Student Art Purchase Prize Award is presented to the student whose artwork is purchased as an addition to the Houghton Library permanent collection.

• Justin Dayuan Rutledge, Class of 2023, Birmingham, Ala.

The Libris Award is given to an outstanding student library assistant recognizing exemplary performance of responsibilities in a manner contributing to a high level of library service.

• Abigail Kelly McManigle, Class of 2024, Luverne, Ala.

Languages and Literature

The Joseph L. Dean Memorial Award is given each year to the graduating English major(s) who have achieved the highest academic average(s) in English coursework.

• Vivian Taylor Scott, Class of 2023, Peachtree City, Ga.
• Rebekah Kate Wriston, Class of 2023, Enterprise, Ala.

The Frank T. Thompson Award for Creativity is given each year by the Huntingdon Publications Board to the student who has demonstrated the greatest creativity in work on student publications.

• Jordan Mackenzie Scott, Class of 2023, Deatsville, Ala.

The Algie Hardwick Hill Prize for Creative Writing is given to a student who, in the opinion of the English program faculty, deserves commendation for demonstrated creative writing ability and for contribution to the publishing of creative writing on the Huntingdon College campus.

• Vivian Taylor Scott, Class of 2023, Peachtree City, Ga.

Beginning Spanish Award

• Breanna Ruth Smith, Class of 2023, Blountsville, Ala.

Mathematics

The Mathematics Faculty Award is given to the student(s) who exhibited the greatest potential in the areas of creativity, innovation, scholarship, and service to the mathematical sciences.

• Cynthia Meagan Edgar, Class of 2023, Fort Deposit, Ala.
• Caroline Joyce Masker, Class of 2026, Slidell, La.
• McKenzie Sky Phillips, Class of 2026, Leeds, Ala.

The Earl Williams Mathematics Award is given to the senior who has made the highest achievement in the field of mathematics during the four years of the college course.

• Zachary Tyler Moenter, Class of 2023, Land O Lakes, Fla.

Music

The Lela Niles Music Award is given to the outstanding music graduate.

• Anna Grace Lawson, Class of 2023, Montgomery, Ala.

Psychology

The L.G. Bailey Psychology Award was established by Mrs. Frances Saunders Britt in memory of her Huntingdon professor, Dr. L.G. Bailey. The award is given annually to the senior(s) judged to be the outstanding student(s) of the year in psychology.

• Madison Elizabeth Ford, Class of 2023, Mobile, Ala.

Religion

The Lessie Mae Hall Stone Award is presented to the graduating senior with a major in the Department of Religion who has the highest academic average for all courses in all departments through the academic term preceding the granting of the award. A minimum 3.0 academic grade point average is required.

• Brianne Elizabeth Pueschell, Class of 2023, Bartow, Fla.

Sport Science and Physical Education

The Kedra Curtis Memorial Sport Management Award is given to the outstanding graduate in sport management.

• Casey Randall Peppers, Class of 2023, Saks, Ala.

The Exercise Science Award is given to the outstanding student majoring in exercise science who displays outstanding scholarship and service to both the college and the community.

• Emma Alexander Cox, Class of 2023, Dothan, Ala.

The Physical Educator of the Year Award is given to the physical education or sport studies student who demonstrates distinguished academic achievement, character, leadership, and service above fellow prospective graduates.

• Tyler Brooks Jackson, Class of 2023, Thorsby, Ala.

Teacher Education

The Lois B. Gholston Award is given each year to the most outstanding senior who is preparing to teach in elementary education.

• Mackenzie Elisabeth Cherry, Class of 2023, Prattville, Ala.

The Henry L. Bonner Award is given to the most outstanding senior in teacher education.

• Jordan Ashley Hollis, Class of 2023, Newton, Ala.

Center for Career and Vocation

Awards for Internship Excellence

• Cody Wayne Barber, Class of 2023, Montgomery, Ala.
• Keondre Marques Davis, Class of 2023, Montgomery, Ala.
• Keeley Lyn Johnson, Class of 2024, Deatsville, Ala.
• Jayden Nicole Quire, Class of 2024, Enterprise, Ala.

College Awards

Jane Williams Awards

In 1946, Jane Williams of Miami, Florida, a 1942 Huntingdon graduate, established an endowment for these freshman awards. In her view, the endowment enabled her “to make a more substantial gift toward the building of a greater Huntingdon.”

The Jane Williams Scholastic Achievement Award is given to the sophomore-level students who earned the highest grade point averages during their freshman year. This year’s Jane Williams Scholastic Achievement Award recipients, who are members of the Class of 2025, are:

• Benjamin Barker, Class of 2025, Wetumpka, Ala.
• Tyler Bentheimer, Class of 2025, Cedar Bluff, Ala.
• Evan Bergeron, Class of 2025, Maurice, La.
• Tyler Bjorgum, Class of 2025, Gulf Shores, Ala.
• Jack Blackman, Class of 2025, Canton, Ga.
• Sydney Brooks, Class of 2025, Selma, Ala.
• Cassidy Campbell, Class of 2025, Hanceville, Ala.
• Dylanie Chappel, Class of 2025, Lebanon, Penn.
• Camden Cochran, Class of 2025, Woodstock, Ga.
• Jenna Crow, Class of 2025, Talmo, Ga.
• Eva Ellenburg, Class of 2025, Lindale, Ga.
• Sam Fields, Class of 2025, Brewton, Ala.
• Richie Hicks, Class of 2025, Wetumpka, Ala.
• Abby Hoggle, Class of 2024, Moundville, Ala.
• Hanna Hollingsworth, Class of 2025, Shorter, Ala.
• Ashlen Janowski, Class of 2025, Mobile, Ala.
• Jake Jeter, Class of 2025, Red Level, Ala.
• Nate Johns, Class of 2025, Jemison, Ala.
• Logan Lee, Class of 2025, Tallassee, Ala.
• Ellie Pool, Class of 2025, Montgomery, Ala.
• Blake Ritchey, Class of 2025, Sylacauga, Ala.
• Braden Ross, Class of 2025, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
• Taylor Rothe, Class of 2025, Moody, Ala.
• Hagen Rouse, Class of 2025, Lester, Ala.
• Grayson Ryland, Class of 2025, Auburn, Ala.
• Sarabeth Sansbury, Class of 2025, Phenix City, Ala.
• Steele Segrest, Class of 2025, Tallassee, Ala.
• Blake Smith, Class of 2025, Macon, Ga.
• Veronica Tikhomirova, Class of 2025, Barnegat, N.J.
• Izzy Valldeperas, Class of 2025, Columbus, Ga.
• Katie Wade, Class of 2025, Phenix City, Ala.
• Carter Wysong, Class of 2025, Mobile, Ala.
• Lane Young, Class of 2025, Horton, Ala.

The Jane Williams Award for Service is given to the sophomore who made a significant contribution to College activities through leadership and participation during the student’s freshman year:

• Olivia Bailey, Class of 2025, Florence, Ala.

The Jane Williams Award for Intramural Sports is given to the sophomore student who was a leader in intramural sports during the freshman year.

• Tyler Bentheimer, Class of 2025, Cedar Bluff, Ala.

Other College Awards

The Sara Lee Insley Dunbar Scholastic Award is presented annually to the sister of Alpha Omicron Pi who has earned the highest overall G.P.A. The award was established by Sara Lee Insley Dunbar ’52  in honor of the outstanding education  she and her daughter, Dorothy Dunbar Rogers ’78, received at  Huntingdon College.

• Vivian Scott, Class of 2023, Peachtree City, Georgia

The Christopher H. Cain Award is given to the outstanding SGA senator(s) as chosen by the Student Government Association.

• Kaleigh Noel Miller, Class of 2023, Gulf Shores, Ala.
• Nathaniel Edward Smith, Class of 2024, Huntsville, Ala.

The Jimmy Baker Spirit Award is given to the most outstanding registered student organization that has been the most active at Huntingdon College during the academic year.

• Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

The Virginia Hicks Sutter Community Service Award is presented to a full-time student in good standing who has completed the most community service hours both on- and off-campus.

• Parker Benjamin High, Class of 2023, Montgomery, Ala.

The Margaret Hicks Shadoin Community Service Award is presented to the student organization that completes the most community service hours as a group.

• Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity

The Dean Fran Taylor Award recognizes outstanding spirit and support of Huntingdon student life and of the Huntingdon campus community:

• Abrianna (AB) Amore Davis, Class of 2023, Calera, Ala.
• Gary Kale Smith, Class of 2023, Huntsville, Ala.

The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recognizes outstanding community service, faith, and character among students at Huntingdon College.

• Samuel Jacob Page, Class of 2023, Battleboro, N.C.

Faculty Awards

The Dr. and Mrs. John N. Todd III Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented annually to an outstanding junior member of the faculty:

• Brandon Slocumb, Assistant Professor of Music

The Exemplary Teacher Award is presented annually to an outstanding senior member of the faculty (tenured) who has not won the award in the last five years.

• Doba Jackson, Professor of Chemistry

The Winn and Gordon Chappell Academic Enrichment Award, presented annually during Commencement Exercises to the member of the faculty who has demonstrated exceptional student engagement and student achievement in the arts and sciences:

• Jennifer Ballard, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, Director of the Master of Athletic Training Program

The Julia Lightfoot Sellers Award is presented annually to a faculty member voted upon by the junior and senior classes as having most inspired them to nobility of purpose and integrity of character and rekindled within them a deeper desire for learning.

• Christopher Clark, Assistant Professor of Accounting

Huntingdon College, grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition of the United Methodist Church, is committed to nurturing growth in faith, wisdom, and service and to graduating individuals prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Founded in 1854, Huntingdon is a coeducational liberal arts college.

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