Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) has hosted its annual Family Weekend for several years. The weekend presents an opportunity for students’ families to see the personal and academic growth students experience on campus daily. The chance to meet with other students and their families and interact with faculty and staff to look at the rich diversity of experiences and perspectives that influence students’ social and intellectual transformation.
Aimee Janssen-Robinson, Ph.D., associate vice president for student affairs, shared, “Family Weekend is always one of the highlights of the academic year for the students, faculty and staff. From concerts to banquets, a poster show, a color run and Earth Day activities, there is something for everyone on campus during the weekend.” Several events took place, including the SMWC band concert, International Ring Ceremony, the Choral Concert, as well as several other events hosted by student clubs and organizations.
Along with the activities on Saturday, the Student Achievement Banquet was held. Students and their families, faculty and staff gathered to honor students’ leadership and academic achievements throughout the year. The following students were honored during the banquet:
Student | Award(s) |
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Abbigal Austin | Resident Assistant of the Year |
Adyson Baber | Outstanding Exercise Science Student Award |
Morgan Boehler | Competent, Caring, Professional Future Educator Award |
Kortney Buckley | Fellowship of Christian Athletes Member of the Year |
Rylee Bull | Student Employee of the Year |
Anna Bunch | Outstanding Environmental Science Research Award |
Delaney Bushhorn | Most Improved Sophomore Equine Student |
Jaselyn Conn | Competent, Caring, Professional Future Educator Award |
Madeline DeBaun | Department of Music and Theater Leadership Award |
Jordyn Dowd | Competent, Caring, Professional Future Educator Award |
Emma Dyer | The Outstanding Mathematics Major Award |
Alden Fuller | The Outstanding Applied Mathematics Award |
Mnzwahnii Gaylor | Outstanding Media Art Student |
Hope Gillaspie | Outstanding Sophomore Equine Student |
Claire Gillen | Nursing Excellence in Clinical |
Jonathan Hayden | Tutor of the Year |
Patricia Henney | Outstanding Graphic Desing Student |
Kelly Herrera | Outstanding Biology Research Award |
Lydia Huston | Department of Music and Theater Choral Excellence Award |
Avalee Jeffers | Outstanding Kinesiology Major |
Katelyn Johnson | Outstanding Art Student; Outstanding Senior in Criminology |
Ashley Jones | Most Improved Freshman Equine Student |
Lauren Keith | Future Business Leaders of American-Leadership Award |
Emma Leturgez | Nursing Excellence in Service |
Dominique Linder | Nursing Excellence in Leadership |
Alicia Lombardo | Outstanding Environmental Science Student Award |
Amanda Ludlow | Outstanding Junior Equine Student |
Sydney McCammon | Outstanding Senior in Psychology; Psychology Club Member of the Year |
Kylee Nowling | Outstanding English Student |
Kristin Pagach | Future Business Leaders of America Most Involved Member |
Kyley Pelfrey | Outstanding Freshman Equine Student |
Kadin Rightsell | Future Business Leaders of America Member of the Year |
Ashley Rogers | Excellence in Service |
Maura Secrest | Outstanding Pre-Professional Student Award |
Lara Skaggs | Student Activities Committee Member of the Year |
Anna Spillman | Outstanding Pre-Art Therapy Student |
Ethan Stattner | Department of Music and Theater Perseverance Award |
Teah Taylor | Most Improved Junior Equine Student |
Destiny Thomas | Outstanding Biology Student Award |
Bailey Thompson | Future Business Leaders of American-Leadership Award; Business and Leadership Award |
Hang Tran | Outstanding Musculoskeletal Massage Therapy Student Award |
Kathryn Wendorf | Outstanding Junior Equine Student |
Erin Williams | Future Business Leaders of American-Leadership Award |
Kaitlyn Wright | Future Business Leaders of American-Leadership Award |
To see more photos from the weekend’s events, follow the links below!
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Plans are already underway for Family Weekend 2024!