ACADEMIC HONORS CONVOCATION 2020 - APRIL 22, 2020 Recognizing the Academic Achievements - Otterbein University
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ACADEMIC HONORS
CONVOCATION 2020
Recognizing the Academic Achievements
and Honors of Otterbein Students
APRIL 22, 2020Remarks
These are extraordinary times we have faced this semester. We didn’t imagine this reality that we’re in now — working
and studying from home as, collectively, we fight a virus that has touched every country, every family, and every life in
some way. Yet, what you’ve accomplished in adapting and adjusting to these realities is real — and it matters to all of us.
We didn’t imagine giving out awards in this way. While it makes me feel pride in the creativity and commitment to
ensure scholarly recognition continues — I want you to know that, just like you, I ache for what we are missing.
We miss the energy and shared experience of being in Cowan together. We miss the celebratory pomp and
circumstance. We miss an event where your inner polish and pride shines even brighter than the professional attire
you usually wear for special occasions like these.
As an educator, I have a responsibility and habit of looking to the lesson in any teachable moment — no matter how
disconcerting or disappointing. There is one possible truth to consider in this virtual reality and global pandemic that
is keeping us apart from one another: some of your biggest discoveries are yet to come.
Whether a brilliant turn of phrase in creative work, a scientific finding that is the key to proving your hunch, a
transformative performance in a rehearsal, a fresh and creative lesson plan, or a life-saving procedure performed on
a patient — those moments will happen in your own space with no audience and no applause. But you’ll know it and
you’ll recognize the singular power and beauty of what you’ve achieved. Trust me, it will be no less important, no less
worthy of celebration and no less remarkable as the honors we recognize today.
That internal recognition, that pride of self, is some of the best motivation there is. It’s the kind of reward most of us
crave. While we’re apart and we grieve what we can’t share, I’ll remind myself that what you’re experiencing now is
training for the bigger moments to come. We are just as proud of you now as we will be then.
— Dr. Wendy Sherman Heckler
Provost and Senior Vice President
Black River
Special music for presentation of award winners.
Original work performed by Halle Craig ’20, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Jazz concentration
Otterbein Love Song
Words by Celia Ihrig Grabill/Music by Grant Grabill, Class of 1900
In a quiet, peaceful village CHORUS:
there is one we love so true. Old Otterbein our college,
She ever gives a welcome we sing of thee today.
to her friends both old and new Our memories round thee linger
She stands serene in a sweet and mystic way.
’mid tree tops green, O Otterbein, we love thee,
She’s our dear Otterbein our hearts are only thine,
We pledge anew, we will be true,
Dear Otterbein.
Sung by Alleana Moss ’20, Bachelor of Music Education
2 Departmental Awards
School of Arts and Sciences
ART AND ART HISTORY
Lillian Bale-Roof ’42 Memorial Endowed Award Cameron A. Scarffol
Awarded annually to a full-time student who demonstrates exceptional
commitment in the field of Art
Marguerite Wetherill Eschbach Memorial Student Art Fund Lance R. Kriesch
Underwrites the hiring of a juror and acquisition of one or more pieces
for the University’s permanent collection from the Annual Juried Student
Art Exhibition; the artist who creates the winning piece of art receives
an award at the end of the exhibition
Lillian Frank/Joanne Miller Stichweh Book Award Stephen T. Kanicki
Awarded to a graduating senior Art major(s) Lance R. Kriesch
Charles J. LaShell
Madison R. Nicolette
Abigail A. Shump
Elizabeth R. Wells
Lillian Frank/Earl Hassenpflug Visual Arts Award Zephaniah M. Harris
Awarded to a junior or senior student(s) majoring in Art or Art Education Jack D. Koppert
demonstrating academic excellence
Earl C. Hassenpflug H’91 Endowed Award Megan N. Walsh
Awarded annually to a full-time student(s) who demonstrates exceptional
commitment to the discipline of Art
George R. Raica Fine Arts Endowed Award Audrey A. McCutchen
Awarded though competition to a junior Art major(s) for their senior Alexander M. Metcalf
year project
Dorothy G. Van Sant Memorial Endowed Award Katie M. Cahill
Awarded to a full-time student(s) majoring in Art Rachelle N. Moses
Alaina E. Reher
John Benjamin Kessler Memorial Endowed Award Alex T. Lewis
Awarded alternately between the departments of Art and English
to a student who excels in ceramics, creative writing or poetry
BIOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCE
Dr. Marion F. Dick ’43 Memorial Endowed Award Katelyn M. Exline
Awarded to a junior or senior student(s) for outstanding achievement in Nathan R. Reisch
pre-professional Health Sciences
Charles W. Botts ’34 Memorial Endowed Award Emma C. Kimberly
Awarded to a full-time student(s) who is a Life Science major and Danielle J. McCauley
demonstrates exceptional commitment to research in Biology and Earth Science 3George J. Phinney H’89 Endowed Award Jenny L. McFarland Awarded to a part-time or full-time student(s) for outstanding academic Julie A. Platz performance and research in Environmental Science Holly L. Rundle Life Science Departmental Endowed Award Bridget A. Bowman Awarded to a student who has completed a research project in Botany or Microbiology or who has taken courses at a field station or has worked for a governmental agency E. Jeanne Willis Life Science Endowed Award Madelynn M. Stibbard Awarded to a sophomore or junior student who has contributed significantly to the Biology and Earth Science Department Farnlacher-Hovermale Endowed Award Gabriella M. McDonald Awarded to a currently enrolled full-time student(s) who demonstrates Nathan R. Reisch excellent academic progress toward the successful completion of their degree and proficiency in their major Grace Rohrer Rymer ’48 and Richard Rymer Scholarship Macy N. Payne Awarded to a student majoring in Environmental Science and intends to Julie A. Platz particiapte in an internship of SYE related to Environmental Science Casey J. Rife CHEMISTRY Weinland Chemistry Award Noah P. Highfield Awarded to a student with high moral character and above average scholarship majoring in the field of Chemistry First-Year Achievement Award: ACS Membership Caleb A. Montgomery Awarded to an outstanding first-year Chemistry major(s) Evan W. Pfeifer Logan H. Wagner Jaden B. Watkins Kekule Award Erin Kibby Awarded for academic excellence to a sophomore Chemistry major(s) Olivia Smith Zachary W. Vestal Dalton Award Lillian G. Nichols Awarded for academic excellence to a junior Chemistry major Mendeleev Award Nathan B. Forney Awarded for academic excellence to a senior Chemistry major COMMUNICATION “Dr. Griss” Speech Communication Endowed Award Aselya D. Sposato Presented to an outstanding student on the basis of breadth and depth of participation in departmental activities and academic success Forrest G. and Maude Berry Ketner Scholarships Matthew T. Lanning Presented for excellence in, and service to, Forensics Chase M. Nelson 4
Robert A. Spencer Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Broadcasting Megan E. Miller
Presented to an outstanding senior broadcaster on the basis of service to
WOBN and WOCC
H. Robert Pollock Memorial Endowed Award Tonia M. Dunson-Dillard
Presented to a currently enrolled full-time junior, senior and/or master’s
student earning language arts certification who intends to teach speech at a
secondary level and/or a full-time currently enrolled junior or senior student who
intends to enroll in graduate school and teach communication at the college level
Verda B. Evans Award in Journalism Jacob J. Russell
Awarded for excellence in Journalism
ENGLISH
John W. Fisher Memorial Senior Writer’s Award Claire A. Lamb
This endowed award, awarded to a senior part-time or full-time student,
seeks to honors and memorialize John W. Fisher ’71 and his love of the
English language
Janet Louise Roberts Award Kaitlyn M. Bader
Awarded to a student(s) who has shown leadership in Quiz and Quill Emma E. Wardell
Pat Mizer Cassady Memorial Joanna R. Glispie
Awarded to a student who has excelled in writing
Robert E. and Mary Elizabeth Cramer Endowed Award Kelsey S. Brown
Awarded to any part-time or full-time student(s) who majors in English Andrea De La Rosa
and who shows academic excellence, leadership abilities, and commitment Katelyn M. Gibson
to the University community Marlie M. Griffith
Marcus P. Hallam
Mary R. Jackson
Claire A. Lamb
Juli F. Lindenmayer
Allura M. Stevens
Welsey A. Strobel
Maya Venkataraman
Myers Family Endowed English Award Jessica R. Crist
Awarded to an English major(s) with a concentration in Literary Studies
for excellence in critical writing
HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
Class of 1904 Prize in Government and Political Science Prize Kirk Bampton
Awarded annually to an outstanding student(s) in the field of
Government and Political Science
Pierre F. and Marguerite M. Rosselot Prize Fund Amanda N. Blais
Awarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence in Carrigan N. Dummitt
History and Political Science
Lynn W. Turner Prize in History Sean C. Horn
Awarded to a History student(s) for excellence in the study of History
5MATHEMATICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE J. Clarence and Floss G. Baker Award in Mathematics Nathan C. Dinnen Awarded to a graduating senior(s) for academic excellence in Isaac S. Friedman Mathematics Dr. Michael S. Bridgman Prize in Mathematics Amanda A. Bentivegna Awarded to a sophomore or junior Mathematics major(s), who holds Mackenzie A. Koons at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and demonstrates Jason A. Mehalic outstanding future potential in the field; preference goes to a student Julia C. VanLandingham engaged in extracurricular activities that involve the pursuit or advancement of Mathematics (such as tutoring) Donald Dean Kincaid ’88 Memorial Endowed Award Madeline M. Durbin Awarded to a Mathematical Science major(s) who demonstrates high academic ranking, provides leadership within the department, and shows professional potential in the field of Mathematics Mathematics Departmental Math-Education Hinton Endowed Award Lauren E. Rhome Awarded to a part-time or full-time student(s) who demonstrates exceptional commitment to the learning of Mathematics with the intent to teach Mathematics Mathematics Departmental Hinton Endowed Award Zane M. Ronau Awarded to a part-time or full-time student(s) who demonstrates exceptional commitment to the learning of Mathematics Roger Tremaine Memorial Award Ryan A. Bosworth Awarded to undergraduate students with a major or minor in Kathleen A. Kennedy Mathematical Sciences Douglas F. Newhouse Alex W. Vredenburgh Dr. James H. Weaver Memorial Mathematics Award Dakota J. Brown Awarded to an undergraduate student taking third- or fourth-year mathematics and who demonstrates academic excellence MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES Pasquale and Concetta Giammarco Premio Endowed Award Anna J. Kugajevsky Awarded to a student(s) for excellence in the study of a Foreign Language Hamilton Merit Award in Foreign Language Dulce R. Grande Awarded to a sophomore student for excellence in the study of a Foreign April G. Martinez Language Karen Tavarez Katlyn M. Wilson Dr. Elizabeth Doerschuk O’Bear Award Isabella R. Brennan Awarded to a full-time student(s) who has been an outstanding student of Abdoulaye B. Dieng Foreign Language Fernando G. Jose Chairez Gilbert E. Mills Award Isabel E. Padovani Awarded to an outstanding senior(s) Foreign Language major Samuel and Ida Zimmerman Spencer Memorial Endowed Award Michael R. Rennette Awarded to a full-time student(s) involved in the Study Abroad Program Kristen Zink 6
MUSIC
William H. and Alta B. Arbogast Music Prize Kelsey S. Brown
Awarded to a graduating senior Music major with the highest grade
point average
Thelma Zellner Memorial Choral Music Award Alec R. Arnett
Awarded to a junior(s) who demonstrates commitment to and quality Paige D. Blevins
participation in the Choral Music activities of the University James W. Brown
Michaela M. Cooper
Ellen M. Jones ’23 Memorial Endowed Award Spencer W. Stern
Awarded to a Music major who is an instrumentalist
Thomas E. Cook ’39 Memorial Choral Music Endowed Award Lauren O. Bibbs
Awarded to a non-music major for distinguished contribution to the
University’s choral music program
Shackson Memorial Music Education Endowed Award Zachary A. Collins
Awarded to a full-time Music major pursuing a Music Education degree
Olive S. Cook ’24 Memorial Endowed Award Matthew J. Boles
Awarded to a Music or Music Education major(s) who demonstrates Isabelle J. Lindsey
exceptional academic progress and demonstrates a distinct Nicholas J. Rice
appreciation for the Music discipline Tanner P. Robertson
Tulia F. Spurgeon
Gary R. Tirey Endowed Award in Music Rachel M. Muti
Awarded to a sophomore or junior non-music major who exhibits good Dakota L. Sizemore
scholarship, is active in and demonstrates leadership in a range of ensembles
in the instrumental program
Frances Harris Memorial Endowed Award Kathryn A. Schnuerer
Awarded to a Music or Music Education major whose principal instrument
is piano
Presser Foundation Scholarship Alexis A. Hefley
Awarded on the basis of musicianship and contributions to the
Department of Music
Grabill-Shackson Award Madison E. Hookfin
This award is the Department of Music’s highest recognition of a graduating
Music major; awarded on the basis of scholarship, musicianship, citizenship,
service to the department and service to the University
Jeanne B. Gross Scholarship Fund Reid T. Robichaud
Awarded to a sophomore or junior music education student;
a gift from the Westerville Historial Society and Jeanne B. Gross Estate
PHYSICS
Enrico Fermi Outstanding Senior Award Alexander C. Clevinger
Awarded to an outstanding senior Physics major
7Richard Feynman Award Lauren E. Hill Awarded to an outstanding perfomance in the first-year Physics sequence Lillian G. Nichols PSYCHOLOGY Benua Foundation Award for Academic Excellence Kathleen E. Rosneck Awarded to a senior(s) majoring in Psychology who demonstrates evidence Reid M. Wollett of superior scholarship and makes a significant contribution to the vitality Kristen Zink and direction of the department Stephen Karsko Memorial Award Sara J. Conley Awarded to Psychology majors who, in commitment to the total Mikhayla R. Draper University community, display openness and curiosity, and Katherine C. Fisher demonstrate definite leadership skills Carter M. Graham Hanna N. King Mackenzie A. Koons Logan R. Nelson Felipe Martinez Humanitarian Award Connor K. MacKenzie Awarded to a senior majoring in Psychology who displays a general Morgan V. Mains humanitarian emphasis both in philosophy and in action, a strong commitment to personal growth and value-education, and an exemplary attitude toward the liberal arts RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY Jesse S. Engle ’14 Memorial Endowed Award Grace McCutchen Awarded to a student of any discipline who has shown exceptional academic standing and has excelled in the Religion and/or Philosophy classes Thelma and Robert Frank Endowed Award Mary T. Drobny Awarded to a student(s) who is pursuing a profession as a Christian teacher, missionary, or clergyperson Lawrence Keister New Testament Award Madison E. Dunbar Awarded to a student showing outstanding proficiency in New Testament studies Foster and Hilda Williams Endowed Award Kaitlyn N. Brooks Awarded to a student with the goal of serving full-time in the Christian ministry Abhidharma-Satyananda Book Award in Religious Studies Kaitlyn N. Brooks Awarded to a student(s) who has shown unusual aptitude and diligence in the historical or comparative study of the world’s religions Peripatos Book Award in Philosophy Selena T. LaBair Awarded to a student(s) who has shown remarkable aptitude in the study of the Western philosophic tradition Susan Annesley Wesley Book Award in Christian Studies Erin N. Stumm Awarded to a student(s) who has demonstrated a high level of creative scholarship in courses in the Christian religion 8
SOCIOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE STUDIES
Phyllis Weygandt Auerbach ’51 Memorial Award Conor R. Crotty
Awarded to a senior student(s) who plans to enter the field of human services, Delaney M. Cutteridge
has a miniumum 3.25 cumulative grade point average, participated in a
program in human services during their undergraduate years, is actively
involved in extracurricular activities and plans to enter graduate school
Albert E. Lovejoy Prize in Sociology Orlando J. Burgy
Awarded to a junior or senior Sociology major(s) who demonstrates a solid Emily G. Tepe
academic performance with at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, a
high level of commitment to public and community leadership, and a strong
global perspective
Ventresca Family Fund Selena T. LaBair
This award provides funding for an undergraduate student(s) with a declared Mina E. Zaky
Sociology major to pursue additional career preparation through work outside
of the classroom in an environment such as an internship, cooperative, or
research opportunity
THEATRE AND DANCE
David Graf ’72 Endowed Award Bradford J. Chaklos
Awarded to a Senior Showcase performer who exemplifies the qualities
of David Graf. Chosen by students who attended the Showcase
Gressman-Shultz Drama Award Sarah E. Short
Awarded to the outstanding senior Theatre student
Leslie Burrell Mangia Musical Theatre Award Grace M. Dillon
Awarded to the outstanding junior(s) in Musical Theatre who has appeared Emma K. Lampe
in at least two musical productions at Otterbein Hannah H. Roberts
Paul G. Smythe Theatre Award Evan Q. Kret
Awarded to an outstanding junior Acting major(s)
Joanne Van Sant Musical Theatre and Dance Award Rachel S. Fish
Awarded to any outstanding full-time Musical Theatre and Dance
major who has made significant contributions to the promotion,
advancement and/or appreciation of dance
Fred J. “Pop” Thayer H’82 Endowed Theatre Award Kailey C. Miller
Awarded annually to an outstanding junior Design/Technology major
Outstanding B.A. in Theatre Award Mary M. Nonno
Awarded to an outstanding junior level student achieving a B.A. in Theatre
who exemplifies the qualities and attitudes of an exemplar student of Theatre
Petie Dodrill Theatre Endowed Award Abigail M. Messina
Awarded to an outstanding sophomore or junior student(s) who has
made significant contributions to the promotion, advancement, and/or
appreciation of the costume area at Otterbein University; must have a
minimum 2.5 grade point average
9Eugene C. Reynolds Speech/Drama Award Lincoln K. Belford Awarded to an outstanding Communication or Theatre/Dance major(s) Desmond A. Fernandez for success in academics and involvement in activities Daniel J. Kunkel School of Professional Studies BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING AND ECONOMICS Charles R. and Louise Bennett Prize in Business Drake A. Fryman Awarded to students for outstanding leadership and academic achievement Justin D. McKee Wallace E. Conard ’54 Memorial Endowed Award Montana W. McKnight Awarded to a part-time or full-time Business Administration major(s) who has a concentration in Marketing and/or Management, has proven academic success, and has demonstrated a commitment for community leadership Mafi-Tabatabai Endowed Award Emily A. Byrum Awarded to a non-traditional junior or senior Business, Accounting, or Nicholas J. Hassingere Economics major(s) who has proven academic excellence and whose tuition Kaitlin E. McDougal is not supplemented by an employer Cassie P. Nguyen Tia J. Sanders Morgan N. Williams Donald E. and Elsa Giammarco ’76 VanZant Sr. Endowed Award Sonja Govedarica Awarded to a Business Administration major(s) who excels in the concentration of Marketing EDUCATION Class of 1944 Endowed Award Brittany M. Katona Awarded to a currently enrolled part-time or full-time junior Education major who excels in their major and is outstanding in their involvement with campus activities Class of 1945 Endowed Award Madison G. Giessler Awarded to a currently enrolled part-time or full-time junior or senior Early Childhood Education major who excels in their major and is outstanding in their involvement with campus activities Class of 1946 Endowed Award Kiarra L. Nelson Awarded to a currently enrolled part-time or full-time junior Education major who excels in their major and is outstanding in their involvement with campus activities Dr. H. Jay Dattle ’64 Memorial Endowed Award Emily S. Green Awarded to a part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student(s) majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education with first preference to a graduate student 10
Charles W. Hayman Memorial Endowed Award Mia Stanich
Awarded by the Department Chair to a student(s) who has made an
exceptional contribution to the Education Department
James R. Larson Memorial Endowed Award Layla M. Barnes
Awarded to an adult female student pursing a teaching license or a student
who has distinguished themself in the field of Multiculturalism
Donald E. and Mary A. (Wagner) Myers Endowed Education Award Zoe A. Conley
Awarded to a currently enrolled full-time Education major(s) who excels in
their major and is outstanding in their involvement with campus activities
Jody Melick VanTine Award for Excellence in Elementary Education Cheyenne A. Crawford
Awarded to an outstanding Education major who is a member of
Tau Epsilon Mu Sorority
Selby Family Endowed Award Margaret L. Thomas
Awarded to an outstanding student(s) majoring in Education who exhibits
good scholarship. Preference given to a student(s) who is a son/daughter of
a United Methodist minister or who is of the United Methodist faith
ENGINEERING
Maurice and Rose Rapkin Computer Science Endowed Award Henry I. Dyer
Awarded to a part-time or full-time Computer Science major(s) Willem B. Orvets
or minor(s) who has shown outstanding progress in Computer Luis Garcia Soriano
Science awareness and has shown proficiency in the application Julia C. VanLandingham
of Computer Science for occupational goals beyond graduation
Pete Sanderson Computer Science Endowed Scholarship Joseph J. Gilbert
Awarded to an undergraduate student with a major in Computer Science Robert C. McMahon
who demonstratres academic excellence
Engineering Leadership Service Award Jesse T. Chirdon
Awarded to a graduating senior chosen by the Engineering faculty
Engineering Academic Excellence Award Bailey M. Holcomb
Awarded to a graduating senior chosen by the Engineering faculty
EQUINE SCIENCE
Karen Nixon Heaberlin ’68 Endowed Award Grace M. Simpson
Awarded to an Equine Science major who has a 3.5 cumulative grade point
average and has consistently demonstrated a genuine concern for animals
and their welfare; preference shall be given to a student who has been
involved with associations that promote humane treatment of animals
Pietila Family Equine Science Endowed Award Ondine P. Eardley
Awarded to a full-time student(s) who is majoring in Equine Science
and an equestrian participating in either dressage or combined training
Betty F. Kennedy Award for Academic Excellence Megan N. Leclerc
This award is the Department of Equine Science’s highest recognition of
a graduating Equine Science major based upon academic excellence,
contributions to the department, and service to Otterbein University
11HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCES
Marilyn E. Day Endowed Award Kaitlin E. McDougal
Awarded to a full-time student(s) majoring in the department for Logan R. Nelson
excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service Caitlyn N. Ryan
Harold C. Martin Memorial Endowed Award Scott G. Ethington
Awarded to a student whose major field is Physical Education and who is
planning to teach and coach
Elmer W. “Bud” Yoest ’53 Endowed Award Sage E. Jenkins
Awarded to an HSS student(s) demonstrating an exceptional commitment Muna O. Sharif
to campus leadership and citizenship
NURSING
Andrew LeHigh ’95 Memorial Endowed Award Jordan A. Ward
Awarded to a part-time or full-time upper-division male Nursing student
who demonstrates academic scholarship, clinical excellence, and shows
leadership skills
Dorothy J. McVay Endowed Award Jamie L. Dregalla
A Certificate of Recognition given annually to a senior student for
academic achievement and clinical excellence in the Bachelor of Science
in Nursing program
Kappa Lambda Scholarship Recipients
International Honor Society of Nursing
Undergraduate Student Miranda M. Kuhns
Graduate Student Todd E. Dean
12University Programs
HONORS PROGRAM
Outstanding Honors Program Student Emma C. Kimberly
Senior students receive these awards for achieving the highest excellence Jenny L. McFarland
and creativity in the completion of their Senior Honors Theses Brianna A. Wallis
WOMEN’S, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES PROGRAM
Excellence in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Award Juli F. Lindenmayer
Awarded to a student who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership in Paige K. Skaff
the WGSS program, and sustained commitment to the campus community
Scholar Activist Award Andrea De La Rosa
Awarded to a student who lives and models a direct relationship between Madison R. Moore
scholarship and social justice advocacy in their work at Otterbein or the
local community
13Non-Departmental Awards Carl and Helen DeVore Memorial Humanitarian Award Jenny L. McFarland Awarded to a junior or senior student(s) for outstanding commitment to Madison R. Moore public service. It acknowledges a spectrum of efforts, from individual service to the ability to create an organization and involve others. The award recognizes results accomplished through the student’s initiative and ability to translate ideas into practical results Richard and Carolyn Sherrick Five Cardinal Experiences Fund Michael R. Rennette This award provides assistance to an undergraduate student(s) who is pursuing one of the Five Cardinal Experiences with a preference for travel-related opportunities James V. Miller Award Casey J. Rife Awarded to an Otterbein student on the Dean’s List who has demonstrated leadership in the co-curricular life of the University K. William and Gloria Shiffler ’50 Endowed Award Addison R. Fraley Awarded to a full-time freshman or sophomore(s) student who is also an endowed scholarship recipient G. Harlan and Mary O. Hummell ’31 Rainier Memorial Endowed Award Chase A. Pittman Awarded to a part-time or full-time student who has excelled academically Curtis Wright and shall be African-American Childers Family Award for International Study Kristen Zink Awarded to a student who wishes to pursue a study abroad that is at least one term in length Japan Alumni Group Lillian S. Frank H’68 International Student Endowed Award Liam C. Heard Funded primarily by Japanese alumni, the award is given annually to Brandon J. Wall an international student who has shown exemplary scholarship and service to the University Knight Family Fund for International Study Safiya O. Mohamed Awarded to a student who wishes to participate in study abroad or international learning opportuntities Epislon Kappa Tau Alumnae Memorial Endowed Award in Honor of Caitlyn N. Ryan Dr. Marilyn E. Day Awarded annually to a full-time senior in the active chapter of Epsilon Kappa Tau on the basis of grade point average and service to the University and the sorority Sigma Alpha Tau Alumnae Endowed Award Emma N. Spinner Awarded annually to a full-time student(s) in the active chapter of Sigma Alpha Tau Sorority on the basis of grade point average and service to the University and the sorority 14
Sigma Delta Phi Alumni Award Jurvens Jean-Raymond
Awarded to a full-time junior(s) or senior(s) in the active chapter of Jarrod T. Patt
Sigma Delta Phi Fraternity on the basis of grade point average, and
service to the University and the fraternity
Fraternity and Sorority Scholarship Awards Alpha Sigma Phi
Awarded to the fraternity and sorority with the highest grade point Sigma Alpha Tau
average for the current academic year
Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma Outstanding Senior Award Sarah E. Bertsch
Awarded to the graduating senior member(s) of Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Julia A. Brown
Sigma with a high cumulative grade point average and active participation; Delaney M. Cutteridge
the recipient’s name is added to the Alpha Lambda/Phi Eta plaque in Julie A. Didinger
the library Jamie L. Dregalla
Nicholas J. Hassinger
Rosaley M. Milano
Nathan R. Reisch
Johnathan C. Storner
Torch and Key Endowed Tuition Award Rebekah Gabriel
A gift from the Torch and Key Society awarded in honor of Dr. Robert
Price H’60, Mr. John Becker ’50, and Dr. Harold Hancock H’69 to a junior
Torch and Key member(s) with a 3.7+ grade point average, who has won an
essay contest and has shown evidence of leadership qualities in Otterbein activities
Torch and Key Prize Allison M. Cline
Awarded to a senior Torch and Key member(s) with a 3.9+ grade point Ethan Cormany
average who has shown strong evidence of leadership qualities in Bethany G. Eippert
Otterbein activities and community service Thomas J. Murphy
Bernadine Edwards Endowed Award Amber L. Ballinger
Awarded to a student who demonstrates a high level of success and/or
leadership in the public or community sector and shows potential for
academic excellence
Glendine Huggins Wadlington Memorial Endowed Award Emelie C. Fippin
Awarded to a part-time or full-time student(s) who has succeeded in Joshua B. Seile
overcoming unusual challenges during their years at Otterbein
15Multi-Departmental Awards Paula Peters Memorial Endowed Award Music: Awarded to incoming senior women whose major fields of interest Sidney J. Conn are Sociology and/or Music and show promise of being of service to Lindsay N. Cooperrider others upon graduation Sociology: Frandie A. Francique Emma R. Shannon Anna K. Stamper Priest-Miller Endowed Award Danielle N. Duryea Awarded to a full-time student who demonstrates outstanding achievement in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Bert and Jane Horn Endowed Student Research Fund in the Sciences Hannah E. Gier Awarded to a provide students with an opportunity to benefit from research Olivia Smith experiences available within Biology and Earch Science, Chemistry, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Joan Niewaroski Jaschke Memorial Award English: Awarded to a total of two part-time, adult female students enrolled in the Cheryl Roller Continuiing Studies Program, one from the Psychology Department and one from the English Department, and who demonstrates excellence and Psychology: leadership in the areas of Psychology or Literature Jenna A. Navaratnam 16
Outstanding Teacher Awards
New Teacher Dr. Jeremy Llorence
Teacher of the Year Dr. Sarah Bouchard
For each award, the awardee should exhibit mastery of the subject matter in their discipline or in interdisciplinary
teaching; highly effective organization and communication of material; a spirit of enthusiasm which enriches the
instructor’s own teaching and learning; the ability to arouse the curiosity of beginning students and to stimulate
advanced students to creative work, and the ability to interact with students beyond the classroom through activities
that integrate and expand the learning environment.
Exemplary Teaching Award of the United Methodist Church Dr. Paul Wendel
The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding faculty members for their contributions to the learning arts and
to the institution. This award symbolizes the vital impact of pedagogy in the formation of leadership for the next
generation. It is also a token of respect for your skilled expertise and dedication to the teaching and learning enterprise.
Academic Regalia
A commission appointed in 1959 by the American Council on Education prescribes a code for academic regalia that
consists of three main parts: caps, gowns and hoods. The first part, dealing with caps, allows the mortarboard or Oxford
type cap. Occasionally, the Cambridge model, a soft cap resembling a beret, is worn. Either type is correct as long as it is
black and of an appropriate material, except that velvet is reserved for doctors.
The tassel worn with the cap has three variations. First, it may be black for any degree. Second, it may be in the
color of the major field of learning in which the degree was granted. Third, a tassel of gold metallic may be worn by
doctors and governing officials of institutions. Some schools make a ceremony of switching the tassel from the right to
the left at the moment the degree is awarded as a substitute for individual hooding of candidates.
The second main part of academic regalia concerns the gown which should be all black, aside from variations
in materials and fullness. The bachelor’s gown falls in straight lines from a fairly elaborate yoke. Its distinguishing
characteristic is the long pointed sleeves. A master’s gown is distinguished by an arc-shaped panel on the long or short
sleeve. The doctor’s gown is an elaborate costume marked by velvet panels down the front and around the neck as well
as by three bars of the same materials on the bell-shaped sleeves. It is cut much fuller than the other gowns and unlike
them may be ornamented in color. Both the panelling and the sleeve bars may show the area in which the degree was
awarded.
The third main component of academic regalia is the hood which makes clear the level of the degree, the area in
which it was given and the institution which awarded it. The size of the hood and the width of the velvet trimming shows
the level of study. The more advanced the degree, the longer the hood and wider the velvet trim. The color of the trim
identifies the area in which the degree was awarded. Arts, letters and humanities are represented by white; education is
light blue; fine arts is brown; law is purple; music is pink; nursing is apricot; philosophy is dark blue; science is golden
yellow; and theology is scarlet. The lining of a hood bears the official colors of the institution from which the degree
was received, in Otterbein’s case, tan and cardinal.
17Honoraries
Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma Senior Academic Achievement Certificates
The national academic honorary societies proudly acknowledge the following members who have maintained a 3.5 and
higher cumulative grade point average throughout their undergraduate program at Otterbein.
Hailey N. Acosta Gracyn T. Graley Emily P. O’Quinn
Grace L. Adkins Claire I. Green-Lauber Anna M. Ozias
Kaitlyn L. Beckett Cailee A. Grzebienik Macy N. Payne
Allyson M. Beerman Crystal R. Gump Aja Peltomaa
Sarah E. Bertsch Courtney P. Hackney Brittany N. Pilat
Amanda N. Blais Avery E. Haley Julie A. Platz
Nicole E. Boles Nicholas J. Hassinger Peyton A. Potter
Kaitlyn N. Brooks David P. Hawley Megan N. Powell
Dakota J. Brown Meg E. Heller Kayla M. Queer
Julia A. Brown Alexys R. Henderson Nathan R. Reisch
Kelsey S. Brown William B. Hove Kenneth L. Remaklus
Tara M. Brush Gigi A. Howard Lauren E. Rhome
Danielle R. Burden Ashton D. Jerger Casey J. Rife
Alexandria M. Case Rebekah M. Johnson Sarah N. Rose
Jesse T. Chirdon Emma C. Kimberly Kathleen E. Rosneck
Alexander C. Clevinger Matthew J. Kleman Karagan R. Ross
Amelia G. Compton Michael A. Kleman Paige A. Ruckman
Tiffany L. Coniglio Emily C. Knoth Holly L. Rundle
Mackenzie J. Conlon Kalica M. Kohner Taylor B. Rush
Donna E. Cook Lance R. Kriesch Adrianna L. Schaad
Lillian M. Cool David J. Kukucka Athena Y. Schalk
Austin J. Corry Daniel J. Kunkel McKenzie L. Severance
Halle R. Craig William T. Laidlaw Tanner L. Sipes
Allison A. Currey Hannah R. Lawrentz Marisa S. Sponsler
Delaney M. Cutteridge Keitha L. Lear Elyssa N. Steele
Emily A. Davis Megan N. Leclerc Johnathan C. Storner
Madison A. Delande Angela M. Leone Elissa R. Stratton
Patricia M. delli Venneri Haosen Li Megan A. Stuteville
Lisa M. DeWeese Delaney L. Lyons Sarah J. Sullivan
Julie A. Didinger Tiffany N. Martin Makayla E. Sutter
Jamie L. Dregalla Sam V. Marty Casey M. Swick
Carrigan N. Dummitt Rebecca A. McCarty Heather M. Tanner
Tonia M. Dunson-Dillard Danielle J. McCauley Jena N. Tassone
Madeline M. Durbin Gabriella M. McDonald Erin A. Taylor
Danielle N. Duryea Kaitlin E. McDougal Angelika Velalis
Anna M. Ehret Jenny L. McFarland Maya Venkataraman
Emelie C. Fippin Justin D. McKee Brianna A. Wallis
Nathan B. Forney Montana W. McKnight Raquel J. Warner
Sarah N. Fossett Robert C. McMahon Elizabeth R. Wells
Drake A. Fryman Rosaley M. Milano Lauren T. Wesolowski
Tanner L. German Abigail E. Montgomery Rianna K. West
Kaitlyn M. Gibson Amber E. Moore Nathan D. Wilburn
Joseph J. Gilbert Kasey L. Morris Kirsten M. Wills
Allison M. Golden Mia C. Munoz Noah J. Woodson
Sonja Govedarica Macey N. Ohler Haihan Zeng
18Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma Initiates
The following students have been initiated into Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma National Honorary Societies.
Freshman students who have maintained a 3.5 and higher cumulative grade point average after their first semester at
Otterbein are eligible for membership.
Nicholas A. Asuan Colista L. Gamertsfelder Evan W. Pfeifer
Kelsey M. Bachman Abigail L. Giardina Libbie G. Price
Ryan R. Bodeker Julia H. Grimm Taylor M. Reister
Matthew J. Boles Leah C. Hardy Daisy N. Rooney
Jordan A. Bozarth Alan J. Hatfield Lauryn A. Ruble
Elizabeth N. Brown Olivia M. Hatfield Sarita S. Pattisam
Kaitlyn M. Brown Lauren E. Hill Cameron A. Scarffol
Allyson M. Bullock Anthony E. Holmes Grace I. Seiple
Lily M. Burnside Aubrey D. Hudson Mara R. Shields
Caylee J. Campagna Daria E. Johansen Jordynn I. Shriner
Carlie R. Caoua Fernando G. Jose-Chairez Esmeralda L. Sierra-Arteaga
Kerri L. Carson Brittany C. Koscinski Tulia F. Spurgeon
Izabella M. Caruso Justina A. Kubiak Mia X. Stanich
Itzia Y. Centeno Matthew T. Lanning Hannah E. Stapp
Jackson G. Chard Peloquin John M. McCall Hannah E. Sturgeon
Sara J. Conley Makenzie R. McDonald Anna M. Summers
Makayla Cornell Jennifer L. McPeek Isabelle I. Szulewski
Gabriella J. Cox Allison L. Miller Grace e. Takahashi
Kaitlin M. Dean Olivia F. Miller Nia M. Themelaras
Sophia M. Domanik Alexandra M. Milligan Madeline G. Torbert
Mikhayla R. Draper Olivia P. Molino Logan H. Wagner
Grace M. Dunaway Caleb A. Montgomery Abigail L. Wasto
Brianna R. Dykes Logan R. Nelson Lisa F. Wickizer
Harrison E. Eckels Jessica E. Noal Emily G. Willms
Anna M. Egensperger Olivia A. O’Neill Abigail F. Wilson
Corinne E. Eutsey Kase W. Orahood Sarah E. Wolfe
Cameron T. Fast Jarrod T. Patt Moriah K. Wood
Margaret K. Feduccia Lexi Patterson Olivia Wooldredge
Kailyn H. Foutty Mackenzie Peeke Abigail N. Yates
Addison R. Fraley Cassandra M. Perlatti
Iota Iota Iota National Honorary
Iota Iota Iota (Tri-Iota) is the national honorary for Women’s and Gender Studies. It strives to maintain the feminist and
anti-oppressive values that are central to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Students in Otterbein’s chapter work
to support diversity in membership, egalitarian action and decision-making, a sustained commitment to social change
advocacy, and a more inclusive academic environment for all students.
Lauren O. Bibbs
Selena T. LaBair Morgan R. Pack
Josh E. Braden
Noa E. Lewis Paige K. Skaff
Andrea de la Rosa
Juli F. Lindenmayer Allura M. Stevens
Jessica L. Fannin
Shelby L. McSwords Elissa R. Stratton
Briana I. Foster
Emma K. Mierzejewski Wesley Strobel
Grace E. Hagan
Madison R. Moore Rianna K. West
Miranda E. Hilt
Karagan R. Ross Elizabeth R. Wells
Sam Holbrook
19Chi Omega Lambda, the National Honor Society of the American Society
for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Chi Omega Lambda recognizes exceptional undergraduate juniors and seniors pursuing degrees in the
Molecular Life Sciences at colleges or universities with ASBMB Student Chapters. Students are recognized
for their scholarly achievement, research accomplishments and outreach activities.
Lillian M. Cool Megan W. McClain
Danielle N. Duryea Rachel M. Muti
Wei-Shin Lu
Kappa Lambda Chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau Initiates
The international honor society focuses on advancing leadership and scholarship in Nursing practice, education, and
research to enhance the health of all people proudly acknowledges the following members who have maintained a 3.5 and
higher cumulative grade point average throughout their program of study while here at Otterbein.
Undergraduate: Breann R. Lobdell Graduate:
Morgan R. Haulman Adrianna L. Schaad Rachael B. Gale
Alyssa M. Jacobs Danielle R. Shaw Bonsitu G. Hubena
Anna E. Miller Elyssa N. Steele Jessica R. Workman
Maria M. Lardizabal Shelby M. Ulery Todd E. Dean
Hailey N. Acosta Kirsten M. Wills Amelia L. Morgan
Allyson M. Beerman Charlotte Clem Brittany K. Nessle
Michael J. Brendle Avery E. Haley Emily M. Sparks
Tiffany L. Coniglio Sarah N. Rose Nicolette B. Vanaman
Jamie L. Dregalla Brynn A. Vinicky
Allison M. Golden Jordan A. Ward
Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honor Society
Established by the National Communication Association as the official National Communication Honor Society for
undergraduate students. Lambda Pi Eta recognizes scholastic achievement (minimum 3.25 grade point average) and
commitment to the field of Communication among students of junior and senior standing.
Carrie E. Baldwin Brynna P. Guthrie Duncan A. Squillante
Danielle M. DiMarzo Tiffany B. Ly Cassidy E. Whetro
Jorge M. Giraldo Michaela G. Spangler Megan K. Wolff
Phi Alpha Theta History Honorary Society
Founded in 1921. Requirements for national induction of undergraduate members include at least a minimum 3.1 grade
point average in 12 or more credit hours of History and an overall grade point average of at least 3.0.
Taylor B. Rush Anna K. Stamper
Megan A. Schinner Josh D. Wolf
Kaitlin O. Sherman
20Pi Kappa Delta National Forensic Honorary
A National Forensic Honorary organization for intercollegiate debaters, competitive individual speakers,
non-classroom audience speakers, and instructors in teaching oral communication.
David P. Hawley Samantha A. McClintock Lana K. Troyer
Selena T. LaBair Chase M. Nelson Michaela I. Williams
Matthew T. Lanning Kimberly E. Potter
Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
Psi Chi, founded in 1929, seeks to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and advance the science
of Psychology. Members must be in the upper 35 percent of their class in general scholarship and have a cumulative
grade point average of 3.0 in Psychology.
Shilah R. Alexander Sage E. Jenkins Cassidy M. Nicol
Katherine G. Barber Hanna N. King Emma R. Parker
Elizabeth S. Bohrer Angela Kladias Kathleen E. Rosneck
Sara J. Conley Mackenzie A. Koons Danielle E. Salisbury
Tonia M. Dunson-Dillard Connor K. MacKenzie Daphne V. Slusher
Alan J. Grove Montana W. McKnight Shayla A. Vazquez
Ethan J. Herring Rachelle N. Moses Rianna K. West
Rachel E. Hetrick Jenna A. Navaratnam Jackson L. Wilson
William B. Hove Reid M. Wollett
Sigma Tau Delta – International English Honor Society
Alpha Rho Upsilon Chapter
The International English Honor Society confers distinction for achievement in English language, literature and writing
in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. The following students are awarded Sigma Tau Delta membership
for their academic excellence which enriches interest in English studies and literacy.
Brittany M. Boyd Marcus P. Hallam Jacqueline S. Lipnos
Lucy E. Clark Miranda E. Hilt Cheryl Roller
Margaret Daugherty Claire A. Lamb Seth C. Stobart
Katelyn M. Gibson
Student Research Fund Award
Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students to support student research and presentation. Recipients are
competitively selected based upon the quality of their proposed research and/or creative endeavor.
Mackenzie J. Conlon Angela Kladias John W. Peck
Rebekah C. Dalton Michael A. Kleman Lillian R. Quaid
Emily A. Davis Lance R. Kriesch Jennifer S. Rodocker
Jenny T. Doan Shelby D. LeBeau Kathleen E. Rosneck
Beryl Dulo Hope N. Lewis Holly L. Rundle
Tonia M. Dunson-Dillard Delaney L. Lyons Muna O. Sharif
Danielle N. Duryea Connor K. MacKenzie Will C. Simpson
Scottie G. Ethington Megan W. McClain Spencer W. Stern
Sam H. Farrar Jenny L. McFarland Carsyn L. Stobart
Mallory K. Fox Gabrielle McGeorge Casey M. Swick
Stephanie L. Hull Montana McKnight Lu Wei-Shin
Matthew R. Huston Miranda R. Moore Rianna K. West
Erin Kibby Rachel N. Nitchman Kristen Zink
Emma C. Kimberly Julie A. Platz
21Teleiotes Chapter of Mortar Board
Mortar Board, Inc. is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for distinguished ability
and achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service.
Makenzie E. Arnold Katelyn M. Exline Mia C. Munoz
Bronwyn Bus du Plessis Jamie G. Kuder Nathan R. Reisch
Madeline M. Durbin Morgan V. Mains Sarah Sullivan
Torch and Key Membership
Junior and Senior members of the Torch and Key Honorary Society who have maintained at least
a 3.7 grade point average throughout their college careers.
Shilah R. Alexander Joseph J. Gilbert Jenna A. Navaratnam
Kirk Bampton Jarrett A. Gorecki Lillian G. Nichols
Taylor A. Barger Allison G. Gould Cassidy M. Nicol
Casey J. Bennett Sonja Govedarica Jenna D. Ober
Amanda A. Bentivegna Claire I. Green-Lauber Willem B. Orvets
JacobM. Binkley Courtney P. Hackney Rachel E. Osborn
Evan Z. Brandao Abbey E. Hamann Aja Peltomaa
Kaitlyn N. Brooks James P. Heaton Jared L. Piroska
Tara M. Brush Alexys R. Henderson Julie A. Platz
Katie M. Cahill Maureen Kaiser Jordan D. Prosser
Jesse T. Chirdon BrittanyM. Katona Tracy Rawlings
Lucy E. Clark Lindsey C. Keehn Nathan R. Reisch
Allison M. Cline Emily C. Knoth Lauren E. Rhome
Austin M. Combs Mackenzie A. Koons Casey J. Rife
Amelia G. Compton Nicholas S. Koontz Kathleen E. Rosneck
Mackenzie J. Conlon Miranda M. Kuhns Holly L. Rundle
Lillian M. Cool Selena T. LaBair Taylor B. Rush
Ethan Cormany Amanda B. Lefkovitz Adrianna L. Schaad
Delaney M. Cutteridge Angela M. Leone Kara E. Schaffer
Emily A. Davis Haosen Li Nathan A. Schimmoeller
Nathan C. Dinnen Juli F. Lindenmayer Rachel N. Schwanekamp
Jamie L. Dregalla Reagan A. Longo Emma R. Shannon
Beryl Dulo Laura Lovett Daphne V. Slusher
Carrigan N. Dummitt Wei-Shin Lu Johnathan C. Storner
Madeline M. Durbin Connor K. MacKenzie Wesley Strobel
Bethany G. Eippert Tiffany N. Martin Erin A. Taylor
Tate M. Eppard Montana W. McKnight Claire I. Todd
Michele D. Faith Catherine J. Meng Kathleen F. Waite
Emily Fidler Olivia P. Molino Brianna A. Wallis
Kelsie M. Fike Abigail E. Montgomery Adriane M. Weininger
Sydney Fojas Madison R. Moore Katlyn M. Wilson
Sarah N. Fossett Mia C. Munoz Kaitlyn K. Young
Bristol M. Frock Thomas J. Murphy Haihan Zeng
Rebekah Gabriel Rachel M. Muti
22Vernon L. Pack Fellowship
The Pack Fellowship provides funding to students selected through an application process who are engaged
in a public service program or project and are working in collaboration with the mission
of the Center for Community Engagement at Otterbein University.
2019-20 Fellows
Zachary Groene
Devin W. Chaffins
The Five Cardinal Experiences
In our mission, Otterbein stakes claim to an education distinguished by a “unique approach to integrating direct
experience into all learning.” To ensure that all of our students have opportunities to apply knowledge they gain in the
classroom in real world settings, the university has developed a signature initiative, The Five Cardinal Experiences (The
Five Cards). A Cardinal Experience is defined as an active and authentic concrete experience that engages students in
real-world opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom. A Cardinal Experience
may occur in the community, on campus, or across the globe. The Five Cards include: (1) Community Engagement, (2)
Undergraduate Research and Creative Work, (3) Internships and Professional Experiences, (4) Global and Intercultural
Engagement and (5) Leadership and Citizenship. The students listed below are seniors who have completed three or more
Cardinal Experiences (some experiences may still be in progress).
*Indicates the student has earned all 5 Ccardinal Cards.
Allie R. Aquino Selena T. LaBair Priscilla A. Puddoc
Makenzie E. Arnold Maria M. Lardizabal Casey J. Rife
Tara M. Brush* Hannah R. Lawrentz Holly L. Rundle
Allison M. Cline Keitha L. Lear Taylor B. Rush*
Mackenzie J. Conlon Angela M. Leone Adrianna L. Schaad
Madison A. Delande Tiffany N. Leung Muna O. Sharif*
Madeline M. Durbin Kayla M. Luthy Sarah E. Short
Chad K. Galbraith Morgan V. Mains Abigail A. Shump
Allison M. Golden Kaitlin E. McDougal* Gillian M. Sturm*
Gracyn T. Graley Alexis C. McQueen Laurleena E. Todd
Cailee A. Grzebienik Madison R. Moore Maya Venkataraman
Morgan R. Haulman Martha Nyarko Brianna A. Wallis*
Taylor A. Hodge Jenna D. Ober Kirsten M. Wills
Morgan K. Huhl Brittany N. Pilat*
Daniel J. Kunkel Megan N. Powell
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