SWU honors outstanding students for 2019-2020
Southern Wesleyan University recognizes the academic achievements of outstanding students for the 2019-2020 academic year.
In congratulating these students, Southern Wesleyan University President Todd Voss said, “While we are living through uncertain days right now, we remain steadfast in our certainty about the quality and determination of our students! It is in that spirit we celebrate and honor your achievements.
Today, however, we are reminded that as we acknowledge your accomplishments, we are also acknowledging the One who has given you wisdom, strength and the guidance to achieve. We are so thankful for you and so delighted to honor all that you mean to us, your families and friends, and to God!”
Students received the following awards:
Academic Awards
TRiO
TRiO Program Graduates were recognized by Cindy Trimmier-Lee, director of Student Support Services (TRiO). TRiO is a student support services program that promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among university students.
These participants have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher: Shei Boren, Williamsport, Pa.; Meghan Bowen, Thomasville, N.C.; Phillip Cole, Pickens; Kaleb Jackson, Greenville; Lyric King, Orlando, Fla.; Amy Lunsford, Liberty; Kayla Parks, Belvidere, N.C.; Chasity Rose, Central.
Religion Division
Religion Division Awards were recognized by Dr. Dr. Michael Tapper, chair, Division of Religion and associate professor of religion.
The Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Award is presented by the Division of Religion to recognize leadership potential in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship and awarded to Zachary Wheeler of Kannapolis, N.C.
The Excellence in Youth and Children’s Ministry is presented by the Division of Religion to recognize potential for excellence in Youth and Children’s Ministry and awarded to Jami Wright of Central.
The Christian Theology Award is presented by the Division of Religion to recognize achievement in Theological Studies and awarded to Nicole Casey of Pickens.
The Excellence in Biblical Studies Award is presented by the Division of Religion for excellence in Biblical Studies and awarded to William Shepherd of Greenville, N.C.
The SWU Blue Blazer Award is presented by Rev. Ken Dill, associate vice president for Spiritual Life and Professor Jane Dill, chair of the Fine Arts Division, is presented by the Division of Religion in honor of Faculty Emeritus Dr. Robert Black. This award goes to a senior Religion major who has demonstrated exemplary servant leadership, cares for the spiritual formation of other students, and demonstrates a love for the local church. Receiving the award is Landon Davis of Asheboro, N.C.
Alpha Chi Honor Society is presented by Professor Michael Keaton, associate professor of history. Entering Alpha Chi are the top five percent of junior class, top 10 percent of senior class; students must have completed sixty credit hours at Southern Wesleyan University:
Juniors: Laura Bradshaw; Hannah Wiggins, Central.
Seniors: Kali Berrigan, Bonneau; Samantha Calcutt, Walterboro; Emily Corriher, Greenwood; Kaitlyn Fox, Central; Jennifer Golio, Plainview, N.Y.; Riley Herdliska, Slidell, L.A.; Ian Keay, Etowah, N.C.; Haley McLaughlin, Greenwood; Hayden Peters, Marion, Ind.; Ainsley Pruitt, Huntington, W.V.; Madison Ramey, Liberty; Jahanna Schwab, Pendleton; Lawana Seigler, Six Mile; Hanna Selden, Hollywood, Fla.
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society is presented by Dr. Priscilla Hammond, assistant professor of business. Entering Alpha Sigma Lambda are the top 20 percent of students who are at least 25 years of age, have earned a minimum of 24 credits in a baccalaureate program, and have earned a minimum cumulative collegiate GPA of 3.2: David Wagner, Central.
Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society is presented by Dr. Bruce Gay, professor of criminal justice. Entering Alpha Sigma are criminal justice majors and minors who have earned a minimum of 36 collegiate credit hours, 12 credit hours of which must have been earned in coursework in the criminal justice field; attained at least a 3.2 collegiate GPA; and who rank in the top 35 percent of their class: Addison Burch, Charleston; Anna Marie Garrett, Easley; Marcus Greene, Travelers Rest.
IMA Accounting Honor Society is presented by Professor Laura Timmerman, assistant professor of economics. Entering the honor society are accounting majors with an overall and accounting GPA of 3.0 or higher: Vicki Blankenship, Bonneau; Riley Herdliska, Slidell, La.; Brandy Pilgrim, Central; Katherine Spaugh, Hertford, N.C.
Beta Beta Beta Honor Society (BBB) is presented by Dr. Staci Johnson, associate professor of biology. Entering Beta Beta Beta are biology, pre-medical, pre-dental, environmental studies, and exercise science majors and minors who have completed at least one term of the second year of a four-year curriculum, at least three semester courses in biological science, of which one is not an introductory course, with an average grade of B in each course, and have an overall GPA of at least a 3.0:
Regular Members: Taylor Broadwell, Anderson; Meghan Harrison; Monica Keever, Liberty; Haley Martin, Central; Falon Mathis, Easley.
Associate Members: Emily McNair, Conway.
The Dr. Susan T. Rouse Memorial Honors Research Scholarship is presented by Shannon Brooks, director of library services. The Dr. Susan T. Rouse Memorial Honors Research Endowed Scholarship is a financial need-based scholarship that is awarded annually to a student who is either a participant in an Honors Research course of study or who is identified as a student who has enriched Southern Wesleyan University through his or her academic ability and special talents in the field of Science and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 collegiate GPA. Receiving the scholarship is Dar’ia Chastain, Seneca.
Junior Class Honors are being presented by Dr. April White Pugh, provost and vice president for academic affairs:
Ushers – Academic leaders of the junior class with a minimum of 60 hours at Southern Wesleyan University: Christian Boulton, Simpsonville; Laura Bradshaw; Isaac Clary, Easley; Emily Herndon, Walhalla; Kaylia McIntyre, Bluffton; David Rosenberger, Six Mile; Mark Stevenson, Westminster; Hannah Wiggins, Central; Briannah Woodhams, Graniteville.
Marshal – Highest cumulative GPA at the end of the fall semester, junior year: Katherine Wiggins, Fayetteville, Ga.
Graduation Latin Honors
Graduation Latin Honors, presented by Dr. April White Pugh, provost and vice president for academic affairs:
College of Arts and Sciences
Cum Laude is awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.4-3.59 on all work attempted: Kayla Achenbach, Jacksonville, Fla.; Timothy Agner; Miranda Alexander, Seneca; Evan Bier; Kyle Brookshire, Travelers Rest, S.C; Houston Childress, Central; Rachel Curtis, Penfield, N.Y.; Landon Davis, Asheboro, N.C.; April Duncan, Williamston; Charlesie Duncan, Pickens; Alyssa Harding, Central; Lyric King, Orlando, Fla.; Amy Lunsford, Liberty; Rebecca Reed; Caroline Therrell.
Magna Cum Laude is awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.6-3.79 on all work attempted: Brett Brezeale, Pickens; Nicole Casey, Pickens; Phillip Cole, Pickens; Alyssa Henry, Winston-Salem, N.C.; Emily Moline, Pendleton; Jennifer Moreno-Ortiz, Greenville; Diego Poore, Crossville, Tenn.; Sawyer Price, Colorado Springs, Colo., Madison Ryza, Central; Elizabeth Sanger, Sanford, N.C.; Emily Service, Pickens; Jami Wright, Central; Haesu Yoon, Central.
Summa Cum Laude is awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.8-4.0 on all work attempted: Kali Berrigan, Bonneau; Ethan Ekback, Seneca; Emily Floyd, Edmond, Okla. Kaitlyn Fox, Central; Tyler Fuller, Anderson; David Jerman, Ian Keay, Etowah, N.C.; Monica Keever, Liberty; Kayla Parks, Belvidere, N.C.; Hayden Peters, Marion, Ind.; Megan Pickering, Big Flats, N.Y.; Ainsley Pruitt, Huntington, W.V.; Rebecca Reese, Kannapolis, N.C.; Jahanna Schwab, Pendleton; William Shepherd, Greenville; Zachary Wheeler, Kannapolis, N.C..
School of Business
Cum Laude is awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.4-3.59 on all work attempted: John Bogert, Indian Trail, N.C.; Lavette Walden, Rock Hill.
Magna Cum Laude is awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.6-3.79 on all work attempted: Emily Anderson, Matthews, N.C.; Nadja Brown, Easley; Katherine Gillespie, Simpsonville; Kelvin Hyde, Liberty; Amanda Marcengill, Westminster; Amy Merck, Anderson.
Summa Cum Laude is awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.8-4.0 on all work attempted: Sabrina Bryant, West Union; Brent Dickard, Easley; Riley Herdliska, Slidell, L.A.; Andrea Howell, Greer; Julie McVickers, Lyman; Katherine Spaugh, Hertford, N.C.
School of Education
Cum Laude is awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.4-3.59 on all work attempted: Shei Boren, Williamsburg, Va.; Candace Holbrooks, Seneca; Makaila Irby, Laurens; Preston Jones, Aiken; Tammy Mancuso, Blythewood.
Magna Cum Laude is awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.6-3.79 on all work attempted: Meghan Bowen, Thomasville, N.C.; Carley Pace, Six Mile; Hazel Tilson, Salem.
Summa Cum Laude is awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.8-4.0 on all work attempted: Noel Davis, Tamassee; Riley Nicholson, Pickens; Chasity Rose, Central; Hannah Shilhanek, Anderson; Emily Wohlever, Easley.
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