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Academics: Awards
2010-2011 Awards Day Convocation
The CHOWAN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FACULTY ADVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD is given each year to honor excellence in academic advising. Selection is based on availability to advisees, caring attitude toward advisees, monitoring of student progress toward academic goals, and knowledge of the university’s regulations, policies, and procedures.
This year’s recipient is: Dr. Gladys DeJesus
The following 5 awards presented by Student Affairs are to recognize EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP at Chowan University.
- The ADVISOR AWARD is presented to the club advisor who exemplifies extraordinary leadership and dedication to the students of the organization. This year’s recipient is: Jill Awuni of the International Students Club
- The EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP – EMERGING LEADER AWARD is presented to a student who shows outstanding leadership potential through service and dedication but may not hold an officer position in the club or organization. This year’s recipient is: Michael Williams, Sophomore Class President
- The EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP – OFFICER AWARD is presented to the club officer who best demonstrates leadership abilities and commitment to the organization. This year’s recipient is: Jacqueline Bates of the International Students Club
- The EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP – PRESIDENT AWARD is presented to the president of an organization that best characterizes excellence in leadership, shows commitment to the organization, and possesses the dedication to serve. This year’s recipient is: Kim Smiley of the
History Club
- The MISSION AND VISION CUP is awarded annually to a campus club or organization that best exemplifies the mission of Chowan and is working in partnership with the University to bring us to our vision. The University congratulates the members of this organization for receiving this high honor and thanks you for all you have done to encourage excellence within your organization. As I announce the recipient of the cup, will the President and officers please come forward to receive the trophy. The 2010-2011 MISSION AND VISION CUP is awarded to: International Students Club
The JOSEPH LEE PARKER SCHOLARSHIP, an endowed scholarship given by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parker, Raleigh, North Carolina, is awarded to a rising junior or senior Health and Physical Education major. The recipient must be nominated by the faculty/staff of the department. He or she must be a good role model, demonstrate scholarly pursuits, and show evidence of leadership. The JOSEPH LEE PARKER SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to: Alexandria Allen
The MOST OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARDS are made possible by the late Mrs. Dorothy H. Brown of Murfreesboro, a Chowan alumna and a devoted friend of the University.
- This year’s recipient of the MOST OUTSTANDING MALE ATHLETE AWARD is: Cliff Forbes
- The MOST OUTSTANDING FEMALE ATHLETE is: Ransheda Jennings
The R. CLAYTON LEWIS OUTSTANDING RESIDENT ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR AWARD is presented to the Resident Assistant who has best fulfilled his or her responsibilities of the position. The recipient is evaluated on his her performance and achievements in leadership, job effectiveness, community service, extra-curricular activities and academic excellence. This year’s recipient is:
Danielle Coleman
The CHERYL JOY HOBDAY MCELHENEY BUSINESS AWARD is an annual award given to the outstanding graduating senior in the School of Business. The recipient has achieved academically, been active in extracurricular activities, and is selected by the business faculty as a worthy recipient of this recognition. The award is given in memory of Cheryl Joy Hobday McElheney, a distinguished alumna and generous supporter of the university. This year the award is presented to: Shanais Richards
The DRS. VAUGHN and MILES OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STUDENT AWARD is an annual award to recognize one or two top students in the School of Business who will graduate within the next two years, have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or greater, and made significant contributions in service and citizenship. This award was created by Dr. Miles, Dean of the School of Business, and her husband, Dr. Vaughn. The recipients of this year's award are:
Juan Ayala and Alison Kolezynski
The OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN ECONOMICS AWARD is presented annually to a student who has completed a minimum of two economics courses at Chowan with the highest average and has interest in the field of economics. The recipient of this year’s award is: Alison Kolezynski
An engraved plaque is presented by the Eastern North Carolina Press Association to the OUTSTANDING GRADUATE IN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION. Selection is made on the basis of academic achievement, motivation, interest and potential for further growth in the profession. This year’s recipient is: Valdez Gregory Artis
The MARY E. WOOD SCIENCE AWARD is given by the faculty of the Department of Biology and Physical Sciences in memory of Professor Emeritus Mary E. Wood. This award is presented to an Outstanding Graduate whose major course of study has been science. The recipient this year is: Candace Matthews
The RAYMOND MEMORIAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP, an endowed scholarship, is awarded to a returning student or students enrolled in one of the science curricula that are selected by the faculty of the Department of Biology and Physical Sciences as deserving. This scholarship is provided in memory of Mr. John W. Raymond, Sr. and his son, Major John W. Raymond, Jr., who was an Army dentist and Summa Cum Laude Graduate of Chowan in 1970. This year’s recipient is: Tara Thomalla
The ALPHA MU GAMMA FOREIGN LANGUAGE AWARD is presented to recognize high achievement in the field of foreign languages and to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment. This year’s recipient is: Stephanie Peede
The award for the OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN IN ENGLISH is presented by the Department of Language and Literature. This year’s recipient is: Kandice Deanne Poteat
The award for OUTSTANDING ENGLISH MAJOR is given by the Department of Language and Literature to an outstanding graduating English major who is judged by the English faculty to be the very best. This year’s recipient is: Alegrea Mona Robinson
The EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE AWARD is presented by Theatre@Chowan to an upperclassman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership onstage or behind-the-scenes in Theatre@Chowan productions. The recipient is chosen by the director of the drama program. This year’s recipient is: Michale A. Siverio
The OUTSTANDING GRADUATE IN VISUAL ART is selected by faculty of the Department of Visual Art. This year’s Outstanding Graduate in Visual Art is: Jennifer Baugham
The SENIOR MATHEMATICS AWARD is made possible through the generosity of Mr. Acheson Harden, a former member of the Mathematics Faculty. The award is presented to the graduating senior with a major in mathematics who has the highest overall GPA. This year’s recipient is: Carlos Bandak
The MARY C. PEARCE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP is an endowed scholarship awarded to an outstanding returning freshman music major. The scholarship was established by the late Mr. W. S. Penny, an alumnus, former trustee, and long time friend of the University. The award this year is presented to: Courtney Baggett
The JAMES MONROE CHAMBLEE MUSIC AWARD is given annually to a music student who has shown outstanding achievement in music scholarship or musical performance and who has made a significant contribution to the Music Department, the University, and the community through such scholarship or performance. This year’s recipient is: Alex Welch
The CHARLES L. PAUL HISTORY AWARD is presented annually to a candidate for graduation who is majoring in history and is adjudged by the history faculty to have demonstrated outstanding qualities of scholarship and leadership exemplified by a 3.5 GPA or higher in all history courses and an exceptional record of service to the college community and history program. The 2011 recipient is:
Laney Comer
The OUTSTANDING HISTORY STUDENT AWARD is given annually to the student with a consistently superior record of academic achievement in history. The recipient is judged by the history faculty to be the one student who sets the best example to others striving for excellence in the study of history. The outstanding history student is selected based on superior performance in all academic pursuits, including research, oral communication, and written work. This year’s recipient is: Kimberly Smiley
The PSYCHOLOGY AWARD is presented to an outstanding psychology major based upon academic promise and interest in the discipline. The award is given by the psychology faculty. This year’s award is presented to: Maryah Roche
To be eligible for the OUTSTANDING CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENT AWARD, a student must be a Junior or Senior Criminal Justice major and have performed service to the program and University. This year’s
- This year’s OUTSTANDING MALE CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENT is:
Michael Petway - This year’s OUTSTANDING FEMALE CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENT is: Sheresa L. Perry
The DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY’S HONOR AWARD is presented to a junior or senior religion major whom has performed academically, possesses good character, and participates in religious activities. The recipient is selected by the faculty of the department. This year’s recipient is:
Anthony Rawlings
The School of Education provides the DR. CHARLES BENTLEY OUTSTANDING TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENT AWARD. The criteria for selection includes scholarship as evidenced by GPA, personal attributes, educational dispositions, and professionalism. The outstanding student in Teacher Education is: Erin Mainhart
The ALPHA LAMBDA DETLA MARIA LEONARD SENIOR BOOK AWARD is offered by the National Council of Alpha Lambda Delta, which is a national honor society for first year students, for awarding to the graduating member of the university’s chapter with the highest grade point average in his or her class. This year’s recipient is: Erin Mainhart
The purpose of the SENIOR AMBASSADOR AWARD is to acknowledge student ambassadors for their outstanding service to the University. This year the award goes to: Josiah Wayne Antill, Sarah Elizabeth Barmer, Mark D. Brown II, Kristen Leigh Jones, Erin Ruth Mainhart, Jennifer Perkins Mitchell
COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS are selected from those members of the junior class with the highest grade point average. Will the 2011 Commencement Marshals please stand as I read your names: Alexandria Allen, Lori Coggins, Bobby Futrell, Zachary Hicks, Alison Kolezynski, Mark Puckett, Alegrea Robinson, Kimberly Smiley, Brittanie Smith, Kelly Thorne, Michelle West, Sharell Williams
Forty students gave presentations during the Chowan University Undergraduate Research Conference, which was held yesterday. The names of the participants are listed in the program. Will the presenters please stand? The CHOWAN UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE honor students for outstanding presentations in each one of the conference's four divisions. By the quality of their participation, these students exemplify what is best in the intellectual and artistic life of Chowan University. The award is chosen by the organizers of the Chowan Academic Forum, along with input from faculty and community members. As I announce the winners, will the faculty sponsor please stand.
- This year the award for BEST PAPER PRESENTATION goes to:
Tonya Sinclair- Tonya is a Psychology major
- Dr. Romey Peavler is her faculty sponsor
- The award for BEST POSTER PRESENTATION goes to: Carlos Bandak
- Carlos is a mathematics major
- Jim Truesdell is his faculty sponsor
- The award for BEST ARTISTIC DISPLAY goes to: Jennifer Baugham
- Jennifer is a studio art major
- Anna Freeman is his faculty sponsor
- The award for BEST MUSICAL PERFORMANCE is presented to:
Michelle Jacobson- Michelle is a graphic design major major
- James Guthrie is his faculty sponsor
The ORDER OF THE SILVER FEATHER is an honorary service fraternity, the purpose of which is to give recognition to those students who have been especially outstanding in their service to the campus community and whose loyalty to Chowan University has been extremely noteworthy. Not more than six students are selected each year, these having been nominated by members of the faculty and staff. Those persons being inducted into the ORDER OF THE SILVER FEATHER are: Josiah Wayne Antill, Derrick D’Angelo Debraux, Christina Shaniece Joe, Alison Kolezynski, Maryah Denise Roche, and Antenette Do’Lyn Stokes
The MERIT AWARD is presented to a graduating senior judged to have achieved at a high academic level in spite of obstacles which would have deterred or defeated a less determined or devoted individual. The MERIT AWARD is presented to: Kimberly Miltier Johnson
The ESTELLE THIGPEN SUPERIOR CITIZENSHIP AWARD is provided to recognize that student who has been an exemplary citizen within the university community throughout the year. This award is given for the contribution of time, effort and energy for the benefit of the student body. The SUPERIOR CITIZENSHIP AWARD is presented to: Candace Nicole Matthews
The BEST ALL AROUND STUDENT must be a graduating senior who has achieved academically, excelled in extra-curricular activities, exhibited leadership ability among his or her fellow students, and sought to attain the ideals – academic and otherwise – for which the university stands. The BEST ALL AROUND STUDENT is: Christina Shaniece Joe
The recipient of the ALPHA CHI TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD is chosen by students of the university. Selection is based on such factors as dedication to the profession and to students, effectiveness as a teacher, continued professional growth, availability to students, participation in the college’s program of extracurricular activities, and relationship with colleagues and students.
The 2010-2011 ALPHA CHI TEACHER OF THE YEAR recipient is: Jill Awuni
