SWU applauds achievements during 2015 convocation
Sandra McLendon, dean of SWU’s School of Education, presents Caroline Hudson, right, of Pickens with an honors cord during an honors convocation ceremony April 29 at Central.
Southern Wesleyan University recognized the achievements of outstanding students during honors convocation, held April 29 in Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central.
Students were awarded as follows:
Who’s Who - Nominated by students, elected by faculty:
Katherine Bray, Fishers, Ind.; Anna Bross, Franklin, N.C.; Hannah Covington, Harrisburg, N.C.; Mark Cromer, Temperance, Mich.; Sarah Gray, Kings Mountain, N.C.; Caroline Hudson, Pickens; Kaitlin Messick, Pelzer; Madalyn Mills, Kernersville, N.C.; Christopher Peck, Pelzer; Turner Plumley, Taylors; Gavin Potter, Central; Cherilyn Ramsey, Cantonment, Fla.; Emily Rash, Las Vegas, Nev.; Tiana Robbins, Chesnee; Jonathan Stegenga, Pickens.
American Legion - Top female and male in student vote for “Who’s Who”:
Caroline Hudson, Pickens; Gavin Potter, Central.
Society of Professors of Christian Education Award - Presented by the Society of Professors in Christian Education and the Division of Religion to recognize potential for outstanding service in Christian education:
Madalyn Mills, Kernersville, N.C.
Youth Ministry Education - Presented by the Association of Youth Ministry Educators and the Division of Religion to recognize potential for outstanding service in youth ministry:
Micah Sparrow, Maynardville, Tenn.
Zondervan Theology Award - Presented by Zondervan and the Division of Religion to recognize achievement in Theological Studies:
Emily McClendon, Fayetteville, N.C.
Excellence in Biblical Studies - Presented by the Division of Religion for excellence in Biblical Studies:
André Winters, Rockford, Mich.
Association of Christian Librarians Research Award - Student must excel in research, display outstanding characteristics, and demonstrate a record of leadership, ability, and Christian character. Student must receive institutional faculty approval:
Courtney Williams, Traditional Student, North Charleston; Nikki Hanson, AGS Student.
Sigma Tau Delta - English Honor Society, Kaitlyn Dyches, North Augusta.
Alpha Chi - Awarded to the top five percent of junior class, top 10 percent of senior class; must have completed 60 hours at Southern Wesleyan University.
Anna Elizabeth Bross, Franklin, N.C.; Faith James, Pickens; Rebecca Lauren Ramey, Liberty; Chelsie Nichelle Waters, Centerville, Ga.; Kimberly Dawn Williams, Hickory Grove; Leah J. Moorefield, Virginia Beach, Va.; Lindsey Turner, Central; Wade Ellis Metcalf, Moore; Anna Kyle Moore, Lexington; Jordan Olson, Hartsville; Laura Marie Collyer, Greer; and Kylie Rovenstine, Lawrence, Kan.; Katherine Bray, Fishers, Ind.
Previously Inducted Members: MaryGrace Carter, Easley; Hannah Covington, Harrisburg, N.C.; Mark Cromer, Temperance, Mich.; Sydney Fletcher, High Point, N.C.; Caroline Hudson, Pickens; Kimberly Moore, Effingham; Chelsi Stevenson, Whitmire.
Alpha Sigma Lambda - Awarded to the top ten percent of students over 25 years of age who have at least 24 credits in a baccalaureate program and have a GPA of over 3.2; must have completed 12 credits at Southern Wesleyan University:
Summer Brown, Fountain Inn; Stephen Davis, Moore; Areka Freeman, Aiken; Crystal Freie, Eastover; Angela Herring, North Augusta; Kayla Jorgensen, Newry; Jacqueline Karam, Fountain Inn; Vanessa Ward, Salem; Greg Baughman, Warrenville; Joshua Bishop, Liberty; Antoinette Dunbar, Blythe, Ga.; Edward Hanson, Easley; Sharon Hughes, Liberty; Marcus Long, Saluda; Stephen Olson, Columbia; Tzarina Salomon, Columbia; Cynthia Ford, Greenville.
SCICU Student/Faculty Research Grant -
Zachary Ford, Landis, N.C.; Michael Keaton, Faculty Sponsor
Honors Program -
Devri Burdick, Charlotte, N.C.; with Dr. Jennifer Wagner, faculty mentor - “The Analysis of Perspectives of College Education Majors on Special Education in America.”
Caroline Hudson, Pickens, with Dr. Paul Shotsberger as Faculty Mentor - “Teacher Resources for Teaching English in the Elementary Forms in a Ukrainian School.”
Kimberly Moore, Effingham, with Dr. Steve Hayduk as Faculty Mentor - “Portrayal of Japanese Kenjutsu in Western Samurai Film.”
Courtney Williams, North Charleston, with Dr. Susan Rouse and Staci Johnson as Faculty Mentors - “The Effects of Dopamine on Tachyzoite to Bradyzoite Conversion in Toxoplasma gondii.”
Mark Cromer, Temperance, Mich.; with Dr. Susan Rouse and Staci Johnson as Faculty Mentors - “The Effects of Dopamine on the Life Cycle of Toxoplasma gondii in Culture.”
Chelsi Stevenson, Whitmire, with Dr. Susan Rouse and Dr. Walt Sinnamon as Faculty Mentors - “The Effects of Rhododendron Extract on Addictive Behaviors in Rats.”
Leah Johnson, Sumter, with Dr. Rocky Nation as Faculty Mentor – “Longitudinal and Temporal Variations in E. coli Levels Along the Twelve Mile River, Pickens County, South Carolina.”
Cherilyn Ramsey, Cantonment, Fla.; with Dr. Rocky Nation as Faculty Mentor - “Use of a Citizen Science Monitoring Protocol to Assess Water Quality for a 1st Order Tributary of the Eastatoe Creek Impacted by Anthropogenic Disturbances.”
Junior Class Honors
Ushers - Academic leaders of the junior class with a minimum of 60 hours at Southern Wesleyan:
Laura Collyer, Greer; Matthew Heerschap, Central; Sheldon Juncker, Toccoa, Ga.; Avanelle Littlejohn, Six Mile; Sarah McDonald, Greer; Leah Moorefield, Virginia Beach, Va.; Macee Riley, Fort Mill; Kylie Rovenstine, Lawrence, Kan.; Karson Waldrop, Greenville; André Winters, Rockford, Mich.
Marshal - Highest cumulative GPA at the end of the fall semester, junior year: Sarah McDonald, Greer.
Graduation Honors were awarded to the following students:
College of Arts and Sciences -
Cum Laude - Cumulative GPA of 3.4-3.59 on all work attempted: Kaitlyn Aldrich, Fair Play; Colby Dickard, Easley; Kaitlyn Dunagan, Kernersville, N.C.; Tanner Lambert, Blue Ridge, Va.; Miguel Resendiz, Walhalla; Kimberly Shivar, Clemson; Micah Sparrow, Maynardville, Tenn.; Courtney Williams, North Charleston.
Magna Cum Laude - Cumulative GPA of 3.6-3.79 on all work attempted: Leah Johnson, Sumter; Gavin Potter, Central; Cherilyn Ramsey, Cantonment, Fla.; Zachary Wilson, Westminster.
Summa Cum Laude - Cumulative GPA of 3.8-4.0 on all work attempted: Hannah Covington, Harrisburg, N.C.; Mark Cromer, Temperance, Mich.; Sydney Fletcher, High Point, N.C.; Kimberly Moore, Effingham; Emily Rash, Las Vegas, Nev.; Jacinta Shoop, Trinidad, Colo.; Chelsi Stevenson, Whitmire.
School of Business -
Cum Laude - Cumulative GPA of 3.4-3.59 on all work attempted: Valentino Zaglia, Central.
Magna Cum Laude - Cumulative GPA of 3.6-3.79 on all work attempted: Wade Metcalf, Moore.
School of Education -
Cum Laude - Cumulative GPA of 3.4-3.59 on all work attempted: Sarah De Vita, Fair Play; Kimberly Hawkins, Liberty; Rosemary Mackey, Liberty; Victoria Wanner, Lexington.
Magna Cum Laude - Cumulative GPA of 3.6-3.79 on all work attempted: Katherine Bray, Fishers, Ind.; Faith James, Pickens; Jennifer Mulkey, Pickens; Jordan Olson, Hartsville; Lauren Ramey, Liberty.
Summa Cum Laude - Cumulative GPA of 3.8-4.0 on all work attempted: Devri Burdick, Charlotte, N.C.; Sarah Gray, Kings Mountain, N.C.; Caroline Hudson, Pickens; Turner Plumley, Taylors.
University Honors - Cumulative SWU GPA of at least 3.8 on no less than 60 credits: Jacqueline Martin, Easley.
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