Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) proudly hosted its annual Student Achievement Awards Ceremony during Family Weekend in O’Shaughnessy Hall. The event brought together family and friends to celebrate the accomplishments of the students.
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Scholars were honored by Tim Tessmer, campus minister. The recognized scholars included:
- Lillian Bouton (December 2024 grad)
- Jordyn Dowd (December 2024 grad)
- Natalie Harkrider
- Hannah Harvey
- Taylor Long
- Kaylee Lowe
- Bailey Mittal
- Chase Nuckols
- Kyley Pelfrey
- Kaitlin Whitford
Department of Arts, Letters, and Music awards were presented by Rebecca Andrews, professor of graphic design:
- Olivia Greve – Outstanding Art Student
- Keegan Stein – Outstanding Graphic Design Student
- Ashton Stewart – Outstanding Media Art Student
- Rachel Davis – Outstanding Pre-Art Therapy Student
Music and Music Therapy awards were presented by Michael Boswell, associate professor of music and director of SMWC choirs:
- Emily House – Choral Excellence Award
- Avery Stein – Perseverance Award
- Lily Krodel – Acorn to Oak Award
Business and Leadership Department award was presented by Traci Orman, assistant professor of business:
- Allison Cloutier – Business and Leadership Award
Education Department awards were presented by Ashley Bennett, chairperson of the Education Department:
- Amy Russell – Outstanding P12 Student
- Madison Heaton – Outstanding P3 Student
- Lucy Howard – Outstanding K6 Student
Equine Department awards were presented by Dr. Edward Ferguson, chair of the Equine Department:
- Clair Coryell – Outstanding Freshman Equine Student
- Bella Monnett – Outstanding Sophomore Equine Student
- Halle Minton – Most Improved Junior Equine Student
- Savanna Amschl – Most Improved Junior Equine Student
- Taylor Long – Outstanding Senior Equine Student
Nursing Department awards were presented by Dr. Marcia Miller, dean of the Division of Nursing and Sciences:
- Brittany Caplinger – Leadership
- Kennedy Trigg – Clinical Practice
- Kaitlin Whitford – Service
Exercise Science awards were presented by Dr. Penny Quinn, chairperson of the Sciences and Mathematics Department:
- Emily Singleton – Outstanding Exercise Science Student of the Year
- Nate McIntyre – Outstanding Exercise Science Student of the Year
Biology Department award was presented by Dr. Keely Cleghorn, assistant professor of biology:
- Clara Westcott – Outstanding Biology Student Leadership Award
Mathematics Department awards were presented by Dr. Rob Vandermolen, assistant professor of mathematics:
- Destiny Thomas – Outstanding Math Minor Award
- Caitlin Wilson – Mathematics Community Award
- Holly Linville – Dedication in Mathematics Award
- Faith Molnar – Outstanding Math Major Award
- Corey Miller – Future Educator Award
- Lillie Gendel – Future Leader Award
Psychology Department awards were presented by Dr. Douglas Sperry, professor of psychology:
- Elizabeth “Izzy” Wetzel – Outstanding Research in Psychology Award
- Jonathan Hayden – Outstanding Research in Psychology Award
- Elizabeth “Izzy” Wetzel – Outstanding Senior in Psychology
Theology Department Award was presented by Tim Tessmer, campus minister and theology instructor:
- Jonathan Hayden – Outstanding Senior in Theology
Criminology Department awards were presented by Louis Reeves, visiting assistant professor of criminology:
- Herschel James Mattox – Outstanding Senior in Criminology Award
- Thomas “Chappy” Chapman – Outstanding Senior in Criminology Award
Student Leadership Awards from Campus Life were presented by Dr. Aaron Slocum, associate vice president for student affairs:
- Savannah Prater – Resident Assistant of the Year
- Deborah Murphy – Student Organization Member of the Year
- Pre-Veterinary Medical Association – Student Organization of the Year
- Dr. Keeley Cleghorn – Student Organization Advisor of the Year
- Faith Featherston – Outstanding Student Senator
- Madison Heaton – Student Employee of the Year
- Taylor Howard – Student Employee of the Year
Outstanding Tutor Award was presented by Sara Boyer, associate vice president for student success:
- Emily Singleton – Outstanding Tutor of the Year
Athlete of the Year awards were presented by Kevin Lanke, associate vice president for athletics:
- Brooklynn Jones – Outstanding Women’s Athlete of the Year
- Greg Jenkins – Outstanding Men’s Athlete of the Year
Additionally, senior campus students who achieved academic honors for the Spring 2024, Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 semesters were recognized. This included students who earned Dean’s List Honors (GPA 3.5 to 3.74), Dean’s List High Honors (GPA 3.75 to 3.89) and Dean’s List Highest Honors (GPA 3.90 to 4.0).
