By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News
PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University recognized outstanding accomplishments of students in academics and athletics during its 63rd annual Honors Convocation, April 16.
“What a great day to celebrate our students,” said Acting President David Jeffreys. “It was a living testimony of how Louisiana Christian University prepares graduates and transforms lives.”
Student awards and recipients are listed below by department, including hometowns:
Art
Central Louisiana Ad Club Scholarship Award – Lena Cogghe of Temse, Belgium
Grady Harper Scholarship Award – Abby Johnson of Jonesville
Thilo Steinschulte Scholarship Award – Maryane Mafra of Moreira Maia, Portugal
Athletics
NAIA Student Athletes of the Year – Olivia Scott of Lafayette and Cy Fontenot of Alexandria
Business
ACBSP Student Leadership Award – Julia Keller of Metairie
Outstanding Graduating Seniors in Business Administration – Brooke Ross of Oak Grove and Misty Tanner O’Banion, of Alexandria
Outstanding Juniors in Business Administration – James Sanders of Trout and Elisabeth McGrath of Westlake
Senior External Major Field Test, Second Highest – Caroline Lucius of Pineville
Senior External Major Field Test, Highest – Aven Elliott of Alexandria
Education
Avis L. Trahan Outstanding Elementary Education Award – Mackenzie Willis of Pitkin
Avis L. Trahan Outstanding Secondary Education Award – Macy Taylor, of Jonesville
Delta Kappa Gamma Education Foundation Award – Sarahlee Carhee of Leesville
Education Achievement Award – Kimberly Rabalais of Boyce
E. Beatrice McKenzie Maym Scholarship Award – Emalea Kingston of Boyce
William C. Todd Education Award – Coleman Haltom of Olive Branch, Mississippi
History and Political Science
Outstanding First-Year Students – Mari Manning of Youngsville and Jolie Dore of Lake Charles
Outstanding Upper-Class Student in History and Political Science – Laura Aime of Baton Rouge
Health and Physical Education
Outstanding Exercise Science Clinical Wellness Major of the Year – Hailey Vitrano of Meraux
Outstanding Sports and Wellness Major of the Year – Nicholas Lorio of LaPlace
Health and Physical Education Merit Award – Jacob W. Mercer of Dry Prong
Criminal Justice
Alpha Tau Gamma Omega Cole Award – Benjamin Cox of Broussard
Social Work
Ann McAllister Senior Excellence in Social Work Award – Holly Tony of Haughton
Ann McAllister Junior Excellence in Social Work Scholarship – Abigail Johnson of Jonesville
Social Work Student of the Year Award – Clara Hall of Pineville
Psychology
Psychology Student of the Year – Olivia Scott of Lafayette
Psychology Leadership & Service Award – David Knight of Folsom
Psychology First-Year Award – Ethan Dousay of Pineville
Psychology Second-Year Award – Harrison Waxley of Bossier City
Language and Literature
Ada Osborne Scholarship – Ana “Tarah” Elliott of Alexandria
Alpha Mu Gamma Outstanding Member Award – Samantha Ray of Centerpoint
Carson Scholarship in English – Samantha Ray of Centerpoint
Ellander Ridge Scholarship – Anna Hooker of Boyce
Inez Parker English Education Scholarship – Mackenzie Strickland of West Monroe
Ivey Gravette Scholarship in English – Mary Gardner of Elmer
Mayme Hamlett English Scholarship – Keirsten LeJeune of Leesville
English Faculty Scholarship – Ella Tibbs of Trout
Choate Scholarship in French – Josiah Reed of Vidalia
Media and Communication
Ethel Holloman Memorial Journalism Scholarship – Emily Slay of Pineville
Fred Kendrick Memorial Journalism Scholarship – Kai Stone of Maurice
Fred Lollar Scholarship in Public Relations – Camille Soileau of Ville Platte
Media and Communication Outstanding Freshman in Production – Danny Cobb of Princeton
Media and Communication Senior Leadership Award – Noel Schonhoff of Slidell
Ortis Journalism Scholarship – Lexi Hubbard of Baton Rouge and Cayden Walls, of Greenwell Springs
Oscar Hoffmeyer Endowed Scholarship in Journalism – Victoria Watson of New Iberia
Richardson-Burton Endowed Scholarship in Communication Studies – Samuel Hair of Sulphur
Richardson-Burton Endowed Scholarship in Convergence Media – Cayden Walls of Greenwell Springs
Media/Communication “And Then Some” Award – Joseph Johnson and Jacob A. Mercer
Wildcat Debate “And Then Some” Award – Phoebe Lim of Baton Rouge
Wildcat Debate Top Novice Award – Isabella McClendon of West Monroe
Theatre
Frank & Helen Bennett Endowed Scholarship in Theatre – Camdyn Fehr of Greenwell Springs
Richardson-Burton Endowed Scholarship in Theatre – Cayden Walls of Greenwell Springs
Missions and Ministries
Christian Studies Award – Clara Anderson of Dry Prong
Zondervan Greek Award – Gabriel Johnson of Minden
Zondervan Hebrew Award – Spencer Murdock of Pollock
Zondervan Theology Award – Spencer Murdock of Pollock
Music
Alsup Voice Award – Peyton Newton of Alexandria (First Place), Cheyenne Blake of West Monroe (Second Place), and A’melia Perkins of Pineville (Third Place)
B.B. McKinney Scholarship Award – Cheyenne Blake of West Monroe
Beasley Memorial Scholarship – Cheyenne Blake of West Monroe
Carroll Lowe Scholarship Award – William Dunham of Monroe
Edith Kilgore Kirkpatrick Music Scholarship – Samantha McCollough of Oakdale
Music Service Award – Billi Barber of Slidell
Pierre Valmont Blanchard Award for Vocal Achievement – Caleb Williams of Frierson
Richard Hill Endowed Scholarship – Italia Sosa of Pineville
Robert W. Poole Endowed Scholarship – William Dunham of Monroe
Sue McGahey Elgin Endowed Scholarship – Bethany Cullen of Livingston
Natural Sciences
Carol Anne O’Quinn Award – Morgan Tradewell of Deville
Hansel B. O’Quinn Award – Ethan Lanford of Pineville
J.F. Richie Memorial Award – Lillyanna Castille of Carencro
Jarrell Memorial Award – Anna Myers of Winnsboro
Outstanding First-Year Chemistry Award – Gracie Sonnier of Jennings and Eva Villamor of Ville Platte
Rocky Vidrine Memorial Award for Outstanding Freshman in Pre-Med – Kylee VanHoof of Pineville
Monroe Hilburn Award – Joshua Poole of Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Nursing
Courage in Nursing – Claire Borot of Pineville
Division of Nursing Award – Nicholas Brunet of Bourg
Jean Livley Leadership Award – Ayanna Baker of Alexandria
Donies & Novie Magee Scholarship Award – Hannah Miller of Iowa
In addition to the recognition of students, seven faculty were awarded endowed chairs or professorships. Endowed chairs/professorships and eminent scholars are the institution’s primary means of recognizing academic distinction, promoting excellence, and enabling the institution to attract, retain and honor distinguished faculty members:
James C. Bolton Professorship in Management – Steven Bello
Coughlin-Saunders Foundation Chair in Nursing – Tomekia Luckett
Galloway Professorship in Psychology – Mollie Wise
Durham Family Professorship in Business – Jim Majors
John and Allie Fogleman Professorship in Religion – Dougald McLaurin
J.E. Hixson Professorship in English – Neil Johnston
Edith Kilgore Kirkpatrick Professorship in Music – Barbara Cockerham
