LaGrange College

28 April

Two Thousand Twenty-one

HONORS DAY

WELCOME Susanna Baxter, President, LaGrange College

INVOCATION Joely Peterman, President, Omicron Delta Kappa

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VPAA’S LIST Students who have achieved an overall a grade point average of 3.6 or higher

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Students who have achieved an overall GPA of 3.90 or higher are recognized in bold and italic print.

FRESHMEN

Bailey Boswell Kareanne Brake

John Bravy Jacob Broome

Victoria Cayetano Ava Crowell

Cindy Deleon Aalycia Dorsey Christian Dyer

Kailey Ford Ethan Fry Carmen Hamilton Carlie Jones Vijay Patel Sydney Rojo Heidi Shrontz Joshua Spencer Maggie Vo

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SOPHOMORES

Isaac Bohrer Kelsey Bowen

Anna-Cathryn Brown Zoie Brown

Emily Crowe Andrew Cunningham

Aria Foster Breanna Gay

James Gilbert Hannah Godfrey

Alexandria Gosdin Lindsey Green

John Mattox Morgan McGarity

Jared McGregor Peyton Moseley Stephanie Nix Chandler Phillips John Richards Todd Sandiford Christina Shanahan Hailee Simpson Len Spivey Lindsey Swearngin Chasiti Wade Blake Webb Rachel Whitten Lauren Williamson

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JUNIORS

Mary Anderson Jennie Andrews

Catherine Arrington Jaylen Baker

Olivia Baldwin Mindy Barnett

Jada Brown Jacob Bullock

Jordan Cain Jordan Coppola

Madison Demkowski Taylor Earnhart Matthew Eden Kenzie Elliston Olivia Hanners Abigail Hudson

Mary Helen Jeffreys Nia Johnson Craig Kennedy Isaiah McCrina Jasmine Middleton Dylan Mowery Catherine Newell Malachi Parker Mikaela Parmer Jaydon Parrish Rebekah Powers Emma Rose Kaitlyn Smoak Emily Tucker Madison Whiteaker Racheal Withrow

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SENIORS

Lincoln Anderson

Abbagail Arrington

Landon Bell

Troy Bradley

Lauren Braswell

Rachel Cartwright

Amy Channell

Lauren Collins

Miranda Cox

Tyra Crowe

Lillian DeGennaro

Thomas Dismukes

Spencer Douches

Mikayla Drake

Caleb Edde

Robin Fabrick

Caleigh Fowler-Lewis

Tyren Frazier

Natalie Glass

Meghan Gross

Austin Harper

Dilyn Harrington

Benjamin Hays

Simmerly Hernandez

Kyle Hildebrand

Rebekah Hobson

Michelle Hopper

Emily Hughes

Olivia Jones

Cole Juskus

Savannah Laney

Philip Maeser

Hayden McCullough

Trevor McLemore

Jayme Middleton

Ariel Modeste

Jalen Morgan

Caitlin Morman

Shelby Olney

Autumn Patrick

Joely Peterman

Addie Pruett

Makayla Red

Dustey Reeves

Cole Reihing

Evan Sampers

Caleb Speir

Benjamin Stallsmith

Ashley Stell

Savannah Stephens

Laurel Storey

Sara Taylor

Taylor Townsend

Alan Valdez

Carlos Valdez

Alexis Westrick

Carter White

Maurie White

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RECOGNITION OF THE

SERVANT SCHOLARS

Class of 2021

Seniors

Rachel Cartwright

Miranda Cox

Skylar Crowe

Crispin Cuttino

Briza Diaz

India Gleason

John Keith

Hayden McCullough

Whitney Moore

Caitlin Morman

Class of 2022

Juniors

Jay Adams

Colby Bell

Robert Bird

Adreanna Creed

Nia Johnson

Porter Law

Jasmine Middleton

Dazia Potts

Addie Kate Pruett

William Roberts

Mary Kate Tucker

Class of 2023

Incoming Cohort

Andrew Cunningham

Aria Foster

Robert Griffin

Journey Oden

Gabriel Parrish

Rebekah Powers

Carl Robertson

Christina Shanahan

Hailee Kate Simpson

D’Ashley Trammell

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HONOR SOCIETIES

ALPHA MU GAMMA National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society

Alpha Mu Gamma is the National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society whose mission is to recognize achievement in the field of foreign-language study, to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment, to encourage a continuing interest in the study of foreign languages, literatures, cultures and civilizations, and to foster understanding of other peoples and international friendship.

Kirsten Boyd - Spanish

Katarina DeCastro - Spanish

Katelynn Parnell - Spanish

Alex Rivera - Spanish

Natalie Tyler - Spanish

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BETA BETA BETA BIOLOGICAL HONOR SOCIETY International Honor Society in Biology

Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society is an honor society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Regular members of the society are Biology majors who have completed at least three Biology courses with an average grade of B or better. Associate members are undergraduate students interested in the

Alan Gage Bailey

Kelsey Bowen

Amy Channel

Brittain Crowe

Katarina DeCastro

Lillian DeGennaro

Philip Maeser

Trevor McLemore

Ariel Modeste

Shelby Olney

Mikaela Parmer

Madison Whiteaker

Katlynn Parnell

Members

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DELTA MU DELTA International Honor Society in Business Administration

Delta Mu Delta is the International Honor Society in Business at four-year institutions accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Zeta Pi Chapter at LaGrange College has been very active both locally and at the national level. The chapter is active in the community through its involvement with service projects. On the national level, the chapter has won the Star Chapter Award – presented each year to outstanding chapters - for eleven years, including 2018.

Connor Allen

Jordan Coppola

Spencer Douches

Caleb Edde

Matthew Eden

Riley Hammett

Simmerly Hernandez

Rebekah Hobson

Christina Kelley

Jalen Morgan

Addie Pruett

Serik Rosencrants

Dawson Tucker

Maurie White

Haylee Williams

Prof. Cindi Bearden, Advisor

Ms. Jackie Belcher

Dr. Brian Hunter

Dr. Preston James

Dr. Linda McMullen

Prof. Gus McMurray

Dr. Lydia Rosencrants

Members

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Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. The name Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) represents knowledge, duty, and power. From its inception, Kappa Delta Pi has been synonymous with scholarship, innovation, and excellence in the field of education.

KAPPA DELTA PI

Education Honor Society

Abby Barintine

Emily Boswell

Olivia Jones

Savannah Laney

Valarie Ramsey

Makayla Red

Dustey Reeves

Ashley Stell

Lori Simmons

Savanah Stephens

Laurel Storey

Chapter Counselor

Members

Faculty Members

Vicki Pheil

Jana Austin

Colby Jones

Don Livingston

Sharon Livingston

Margaretta Milam

Vicki Pheil

Rebekah Ralph

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NURSING

LaGrange College Nursing Honor Society

The LaGrange College Nursing Honor Society represents students who have achieved a GPA of at least 3.0 and represent the top 35% of their class. They have not only demonstrated superior academic achievement, but also academic integrity, leadership potential, and high professional standards in nursing. Community Members (CM) are Registered Nurses who are currently working and demonstrate leadership, integrity, and a commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession.

Katelyn Cannon

Michelle Hopper

Emily Hughes

Jahpera McEachin

Joseph Monda

Members

Trista Murphy

Brianna Neese

Taylor Townsend

Bailey Welborn

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OMICRON DELTA KAPPA

National Leadership Honor Society

Omicron Delta Kappa was founded on the idea that leadership of exceptional quality and versatility in college should be recognized, that representatives in all phases of college life should cooperate in worthwhile endeavors, and that outstanding students, faculty, and administrators should meet on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and helpfulness. The Society recognizes and encourages achievement in scholarship; athletics; campus or community service, social and religious activities, and campus government; journalism, speech, and the mass media; creative and performing arts.

David O. Ahearn Elizabeth Appleby Kim Barber Knoll Michael Bleimeyer Cindi Bearden Jon Birkeli Caleb Brown Marcia Brown Jennifer Claybrook Noah Clipper John Cook Libby Compton Nina Dulin-Mallory Maddie Elzey Jenna Eppes

Jon Ernstberger Stacey Ernstberger Melvin Hall Jacob Harmon Leah Harrison Seok Hwang Stacy Gorman Jackson Lee Johnson Daniel Parker Lancaster Don Livingston Patricia Marchesi Greg McClanahan Trevor McLemore Linda McMullen William Paschal Joely Peterman

Amanda Plumlee Melinda Pomeroy-Black Adam Roberts Maranah Sauter Laine Scott Kevin Shirley Jack Slay Amber Spratlin Errick Sturm Justin Thurman John Tures Anthony Wilson Carol Yin William Yin Abby Young

Members

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PHI ALPHA THETA National History Honor Society

Phi Alpha Theta is the History Honor Society, a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. It seeks to bring students, teachers, and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges which promote and assist historical research and publication by its members.

Members

Faculty

Kevin Shirley

Richard Soash

Austin Harper

Abbey Reese

Crispin Cuttino

Trenton Cook

Malachi Parker

Benjamin Hays

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PI SIGMA ALPHA Political Science

Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society for college students of political science and government in the United States. Its purpose is to bring together students and faculty interested in the study of government and politics and to stimulate scholarship and interest in political science.

Thomas Bird

Andrew Cunningham

Madison Demkowski

Natalie Glass

Olivia Hanners

Nia Johnson

Porter Law

Brennan Oates

Jaydon Parrish

Caleb Tyler

Andrew Valbuena

Dr. Tracy Lightcap

Dr. John A. Tures

Members

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Brandy Brown

Katharina Conley

Nia Johnson

dAnnah Lee

Adeline Scott

Micah Stuman

Meagan Walker

Miracle Woodyard

PSI CHI The International Honor Society in Psychology

Psi Chi is The International Honor Society in Psychology. It was founded for “the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology.” The local chapter was established in 1994, and provides services to the faculty and students in psychology.

Members

Faculty

Chuck Kraemer, Ph.D

Christi Hu, Ph.D.

Stephanie Thomas, Ph.D.

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SIGMA TAU DELTA International English Honor Society

Jordan Cain

Miranda Cox

Lilly DeGennaro

Jayme Middleton

Chandler Phillips

Alexis Westrick

Nina Dulin-Mallory

Patricia Marchesi

Laine Scott

Jack Slay

Justin Thurman

Anthony Wilson

Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, confers distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta fosters all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing; promotes exemplary character and good fellowship among its members; and upholds high standards of academic excellence. Qualifications for induction into the local chapter, Alpha Beta Chi, include the recommendation of the English faculty, an overall GPA of at least 3.0, and a GPA of 3.5 in the major.

Members

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THETA ALPHA KAPPA Religion Honor Society

Theta Alpha Kappa is the only national honor society dedicated to recognizing academic excellence in baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate students and in scholarship in the fields of Religious Studies and Theology. To be eligible, students must have a 3.5 GPA in Religious Studies and/or Theology and a 3.0 GPA overall, and be ranked in the upper 35% of their class.

Lauren Braswell

Meghan Gross

Members

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PILLAR AWARDS

First Annual Student Engagement Awards

Diversity and Inclusion – Anna Robinson

Civility– Nicolas DeJesus

Excellence– Porter Law

Service– Philip Maeser

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DEPARTMENTAL AND PROGRAMMATIC

OUTSTANDING TUTOR AWARD Presented by Stacey Ernstberger

Associate Professor of Mathematics & Director, Tutoring Center Cameron Perkins-McLeod

OUTSTANDING WRITING CENTER PEER CONSULTANT AWARD Presented by Justin Thurman

Associate Professor of English & Director, Writing Center Lillian DeGennaro

ETHOS FIRST YEAR STUDENT VALUES AWARD

Presented by Justin Thurman Associate Professor of English & Co-Director, Cornerstone

First Year Experience Program Lauren Williamson

ART AND DESIGN Presented by Marcia Brown

Needham Avery Art Award– Katherine Juskus Annie Moore Smith Award– Tuesday Gardner

Jean Young Award– Alexis Westrick Lee Wilson Award in Photography– Ashleigh Hall

Jamie Bishop Award– Anna Robinson

BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY Presented by Nickie Cauthen and Bill McCoy

John Carleton Hurd Excellence in Biology Award- Shelby L. Olney Shibley-Hicks Scholarship- Troy Aatiq Bradley, Kelsey Bowen,

Mikaela Parmer, Christina Shanahan, Alexander Rivera, Taylore Sharman, Adreanna Creed, Elijah Rachel,

Destinee Tate, Jalaya Lewis, Sydney Beaird, Payem Suleman

Highest Achievement in General Chemistry- Todd Sandiford A.M. Hicks Award for Highest Achievement in Organic Chemistry-

Troy Aatiq Bradley

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BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT STUDIES Presented by Lydia Rosencrants

GSCPA Outstanding Senior in Accountancy Award– Rebekah Hobson Zachary Taylor, Jr., Award for Outstanding

Student in Business– Jalen Morgan ACBSP Leadership Award– Spencer Douches

EDUCATION Presented by Gretta Milam and Don and Sharon Livingston Walter Malcolm Shackelford Award– Savannah Stephens

Ethyl Ault Service Award– Jasmine Middleton The Drs. Sharon and Don Livingston Outstanding Early Childhood Junior Award-Mary Kate Tucker

ENGLISH Presented by Laine Scott and Nina Dulin-Mallory

Freshman Essay Award– Kara Brake & Caroline Langston Frances Marion Chalker Medlock ‘53 Prize for Poetry– Evan Johnson

Walter D. Jones Award for Excellence in Composition & Scholarship-Alexis Westrick

Murial B. Williams Award for Excellence in Literary Studies– Jayme Middleton

EXERCISE SCIENCE Presented by Amber Leiker

Outstanding Senior in Exercise Science Award– Thomas Dismukes

HISTORY Presented by Kevin Shirley

Phi Alpha Theta Leadership Award– Austin Harper Frederick V. Mills, Sr. Research Award– Crispin Cuttino

Sue Kafrouni Award– Austin Harper

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MATHEMATICS

Presented by William Yin, Stacey Ernstberger and Jon Ernstberger Verdie Miller Award– Austin Harper

Most Outstanding First-Year Calculus Student Award– Jaylen Baker Rebecca M. Panda Scholarship Grant– Christian Dyer

MUSIC

Presented by Toni Anderson Amy Johnson Smith Boozer Scholarship– Erika Hill

Ann Louise Kitchen Bryant Music Scholarship– Kailey Ford Bernard-Becker Music Scholarship– Dilyn Harrington / Jackson Lamb

Daisy Shepherd Luckey– Isaiah McCrina Felicia E. Maddox Music Scholarship– Stevie Nix Herbert H. Cox Music Scholarship– Ava Crowell

Hortense Hughes Moore Scholarship– Lauren Collins Mattox-Zachry Music Scholarship– Garrett Lehman

Pauline Witherspoon Hutchinson Music Scholarship– Olivia White / Jared McGregor

Polly Smith Moore Music Scholarship– Lauren Hicks Patricia Callaway Award for Vocal Excellence– Joely Peterman

Martha Estes Achievement Award– Carter White Emily & Bruce Herrington Music Award– Jacob Broome

NURSING Presented by Sarah Holden

Outstanding Junior Clinical Award– Kaitlyn Smoak /Emily Tucker Vines Outstanding Junior Academic Award– Caleigh Fowler-Lewis Meri Meriwether Norris Caring Award– Jahpera McEachin

POLITICAL SCIENCE Presented by Jeff Lukken and John Tures

Judge David Fowler Award– Damir Rosencrants Dr. Tracy Lightcap Award– Caleb Tyler Pi Sigma Alpha Award– Natalie Glass

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Presented by Christi Hu Outstanding Achievement in Psychology– Kiara Tookes-Williams

Buford Jennette Johnson Psychology Research Award– Lincoln Anderson/ Kennedy Conner

Psychology Teaching Award– Shakira Brewer

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY Presented by David Ahearn

David S. Naglee Outstanding Senior Award– Lauren Braswell Religion & Philosophy Departmental Scholarships– Meghan Gross

SOCIOLOGY Presented by Bobby Jo Otto

Jack Buchanan, Sr. Scholar– Natalie Tyler Outstanding Senior Award– Hailey Owen

THEATRE ARTS Presented by Kim Barber Knoll and Tracy Riggs

Maxie “Doc” Estes Scholarship– DJ Kelly Hearnburg Theatre Achievement Scholarship– Colby Bell

Mamie Lark Henry Drama Scholarship–Tyler Evans Kendall Eugene Morris Scholarship– Ethan McKie

Nell Tidwell Rollins Scholarship– Dee Hare Jimmy and Barbara Motos Annual Scholarship Grant– Erielle Robinson

Jane and Raymond Barber Theatre Scholarship– Carlie Jones

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JOHN R. HINES, JR., UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS

Presented by Christi Hu, Director of Undergraduate Research

The LaGrange college undergraduate research program, directed by Associate Professor of Psychology, Christi Hu, gives students opportunities to work closely with faculty members, primarily in their majors, in meaningful research projects. These projects often give students an advantage over other undergraduates when it comes to admission to graduate programs, and can produce work typically found in graduate-level programs. The categories are:

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Presented by Elizabeth Appleby

Chair of Sustainability Council and Professor of French

This award honors an individual or group that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting sustainability or exceptional commitment to a particular sustainability practice or event on campus.

Michael Coniglio

Applied Research: Data & Information Analysis

Austin Harper, Alyssa Lord, Holston Sebaugh, and Carlos Valdez

Applied Research: Biological and Human Subjects

Hailey Owen

Religious, Historical, and Literary Analysis

Lauren Braswell

Creative/Performance

Lauren Collins, Olivia White, Kyle Hildebrand, Jared McGregor,

Joely Peterman, Philip Botica, Landon Bell, Savanna Hicks,

Stevie Nix

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WAIGHTS G. HENRY, JR., LEADERSHIP AWARD

Named in honor of the 20th President of LaGrange College, this award is

the highest award given to a student, and the recipient has the honor of

delivering an address at Commencement on behalf of the graduating

class. The award is based on three criteria:

Scholarship, Service, and Leadership

Trevor McLemore

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JOHN R. HINES, JR., UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

FACULTY AWARD

Christi Hu, Director of Undergraduate Research

Presented by Karen Aubrey, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Associate Professor of Business and Accountancy, Cindi Bearden

2020-2021 GENERAL BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND MINISTRY

EXEMPLARY TEACHER AWARD

Assistant Professor of Art, Austin Wieland

2020-2021 VULCAN TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD

Associate Professor of English, Justin Thurman

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ALMA MATER

Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Guardian of our days;

For thy spirit never failing We will sing thy praise.

High aloft we hold thy banner,

Ever loyal true; And to thee, our Alma Mater,

We our pledge renew.

In thy mighty groves of learning, Wisdom’s path we’ve sought;

High upon thy lofty hilltop, Visions have been wrought.

From our hearts we sing the chorus,

Time shall never change; Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,

‘Hail to thee LaGrange.’ Dolly Jones House, 1914-1915