201 Outstanding Students Receive Awards During Centenary's Honors Convocation

SHREVEPORT, LA -- A total of 201 outstanding students received awards during Centenary College's annual Honors Convocation held in Brown Memorial Chapel. The students were recognized for outstanding performance in many areas of campus life.

Listed by states and hometowns, the award winners were:

ALABAMA

Guntersville -- Poppy Moon, Omicron Delta Kappa and Alphi Chi.

ARKANSAS

Alexander -- Nick McKinney, Frost School of Business Faculty Award and Alpha Chi.

Benton -- Gary Martin, Theta Chi Jessie Grubb Award.

Conway -- Brian Kelly, John Hardin Award in Mathematics.

Fort Smith -- Justin Hayes, Alphi Chi.

Jonesboro -- Jimmy Van Doren, Student Government Association officer.

Little Rock --

Treva Armstrong, Resident Assistant.

David Freeman, D.L. Dykes Founders Award and Charles M. Ross Fellowship Award.

Wendy Hamon, Alphi Chi.

Tiffany Hanson, Maroon Jackets; Resident Assistant; and Omicron Delta Kappa Alphi Chi.

Matt Thornton, Omicron Delta Kappa; Alphi Chi; and Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Heather Turnbull, C. Wright Mills Award and Alphi Chi.

Magnolia -- Keith Considine, Omicron Delta Kappa; Alphi Chi; Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; and Top Accounting Student.

Monticello -- Jeremy Davis, Student Foundation.

Pine Bluff -- Janie Stone, Omicron Delta Kappa; Alphi Chi; and Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

COLORADO

Littleton -- Brandon Young, Alphi Chi; Chemistry Department Award; Choir Director's Award; and Theta Chi Fraternity George Kilovas Award.

FLORIDA

Palm Beach Gardens -- Marc Braden, Alpha Chi.

GEORGIA

Conyers -- Veronica Stuart, Omicron Delta Kappa.

Fairburn -- Prestina Williams, Student Foundation.

ILLINOIS

Scott AFB -- Lara Gill, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities

and Colleges.

LOUISIANA

Alexandria -- Martha Rundell, Psi Chi National Honor Society and Student Government Association.

Arcadia -- Sarah Rabb, Helen and Henry Stertz Award.

Bastrop -- Matt Morgan, Student Foundation.

Baton Rouge --

Jonathan Chamberlain, Ellis H. Brown Leadership Award; Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Beta Lambda Student of the Year; Resident Assistant; and Alphi Chi.

Marion Watts, Shannon Brown Choir Award.

Gaela Youngblood, Thomas A. Pitt Award.

Bossier City --

Katrina Ernesto, Omicron Delta Kappa and National Collegiate Minority Leadership Recognition.

Carlos Garcia, Frank Carroll Award.

Kelly Griffin, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Meagan Horn, Maroon Jackets; Omicron Delta Kappa; Alphi Chi; Resident Assistant; Psi Chi National Honor Society; and Student Government Association officer.

Angela Jones, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and

Colleges; Candace C. Earnest Inspirational Dance Award; and Alpha Chi.

Jimmy Jones, Austin Sartin Award in Geology.

Rachel McGee, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Amanda Rogers, Omicron Delta Kappa

Boyce -- Christi Carlton, Omicron Delta Kappa and Alpha Chi.

Crowley -- Trisha Whiting, Outstanding American History Student Award; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Denham Springs --

Jeremy Erwin, Student Foundation.

Chris Farrell, Student Government Association.

DeRidder -- Melissa Manuel, Student Foundation.

Gilliam -- Katie Hall, Prix Baudelaire.

Haughton -- Kathryn Spencer, Resident Assistant.

Haynesville --

Lori Formby, White Scholarship.

Cara Phillips, Resident Assistant and Psi Chi National Honor Society.

Shannon Prince, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Houma --

Verne Champagne, Student Foundation and Honor Court.

Kim Detillier, Student Government Association Officer; Student Foundation; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Jackson -- Samantha Earl, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Jefferson -- John Mahoney, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; M. T. Brewerton English Award; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Keithville --

Staci Davis, Maroon Jackets, Alpha Chi.

Kasey Hagler, Shirley Hawn Scholarship.

John Saddler, M. T. Brewerton History Award and Alpha Chi.

Kenner --

Karen Larsen, Student Foundation.

Edward Wicker, Maroon Jackets; Resident Assistant; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Lafayette --

Patricia Cousins, Alpha Chi.

Kiera Knecht, Resident Assistant.

Lynd Matt, Minnie Hall Brown Award; A. J. And Nona Trigg Hodges Choir Spirit Award; and Alpha Chi.

Lake Charles --

Stephanie Kestel, ODK Samuel F. Peters Freshman Leadership Award, Student Foundation.

Katie Sigler, Student Government Association Officer.

Leesville -- Erich Nunn, Dr. E.L. Ford Award.

Many -- Katherine Sneed, Omicron Delta Kappa and Who s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Minden -- Gayln Taylor, Student Foundation.

Monroe --

Melanie Bolton, Omicron Delta Kappa.

John Groves, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Montgomery -- Trent Smith, Tip Davidson Award.

Morgan City -- Mark Arcemont, William C. Teague Scholarship and Alpha Chi.

New Orleans -- Shay Zeller, Resident Assistant and Student Government Association Officer.

Pineville --

Meredith Lonowski, Psi Chi National Honor Society National Honor Society.

Karen Westbrook, Alpha Chi.

Prairieville -- Stephen Cannon, Resident Assistant and Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Pride -- Cara Couvillion, Maroon Jackets; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Shreveport --

Kristen Batchelor, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Theodore T. Beck Award; Chi Omega Sue Soloman Award; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Marc Braden, Alpha Chi.

Alan Brown, Theodore T. Beck Award, Student Government Association Officer; Omicron Delta Kappa; Robert Ed Taylor Tau Kappa Epsilon Founders Award; and Alpha Chi.

Jacqueline Burns, English Victory Award, Dr. E.L. Ford Award.

Melinda Coon, The Charles M. Ross Fellowship for World Service and Alpha Chi.

Carly Crouch, P. B. Lindsey Reshman English Award Honorable mention.

Tim Dayton, Psi Chi National Honor Society and Alpha Chi.

Catherine Dayton, Psi Chi National Honor Society and Alpha Chi.

Jennifer Dent, Maroon Jackets and Omicron Delta Kappa.

Candice Endicott, Psi Chi National Honor Society and Alpha Chi.

Julie Fountain, Resident Assistant.

Emily Glass, Alpha Chi.

Elton Graugnard, Alpha Chi and Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Syralja Griffin, Outstanding Graduate in Psychology, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Reagan Hardy, Alpha Chi.

Alice Harrelson, Psi Chi National Honor Society.

Kristin Hebert, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Stephen Heard, Alpha Chi.

Barbara Jarrell, D.L. Dykes Founders Award.

Angela Jones, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Candace C. Earnest Inspirational Dance Award; and Alpha Chi.

Julia Knighton, Psi Chi National Honor Society.

Lori Knox, Dr. E.L. Ford Award.

Christina Ledbetter, Student Foundation.

Amy Long, Omicron Delta Kappa and Alpha Chi.

James Love, Student Foundation.

Carol Martin, Psi Chi National Honor Society.

Rayne Martin, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Ray Williams Honorary Maroon Jacket for 1996; Ellis H. Brown Leadership Award; Student Government Officer; and Omicron Delta Kappa.

Kelley McCrary, Omicron Delta Kappa.

Heather McLelland, Alphi Chi.

Elizabeth Means, Jim Sears Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Church Careers Community and Student Foundation Officer.

Ryan Montcalm, German Studies Award.

Matthew Mosura, Alpha Epsilon Delta and Student Foundation.

Dennis Myatt, Alpha Chi.

Summer Neel, Alpha Chi.

Christy Palmer, Alpha Chi.

Sona Patel, Weems, Wright, Schimpf, Hayter, Carmouche Award and Alpha Chi.

Jennifer Pearson, Maroon Jackets and Alpha Chi.

Jennifer Phifer, P. B. Lindsey Freshman English Award.

Emily Robinson, Maroon Jackets; Student Government Association Officer; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Seema Sabu, Alpha Chi.

Julie Sarpy, Alpha Chi.

Emily Schaumburg, Judge Chris Barnette Award; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Annette Stewart, Alpha Chi.

Katherine Tedesco, Student Government Association Officer and Student Foundation.

Sherman Treece, Alpha Chi.

Daniel Warren, Psi Chi National Honor Society.

Peter Welchman, Theta Chi Fraternity Outstanding Leadership Award.

Marilyn Wheless, Alpha Chi.

Ryan Williams, Student Foundation.

Cynthia Wood, W.F. Pledger Award and Alpha Chi.

Stonewall -- Callie Stanley, Omicron Delta Kappa and Alpha Chi.

Sulphur --

Brant Dowe, Student Foundation.

Christina Joyce, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Vivian -- Amy Briggs, Alpha Chi.

West Monroe --

Cindy Holton, Alpha Chi.

Amy Wallis, Student Foundation.

MINNESOTA

Elk River -- Wendy Eckstrom, Institute of Management Accountants and Alpha Chi.

MISSISSIPPI

Brandon -- Chris Brooking, Student Foundation.

Laurel -- Brian McCallon, Student Foundation.

Ridgeland -- Sean Burns, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and Alpha Chi.

West Point -- Carolyn Stockton, Student Foundation.

NEW MEXICO

Albuquerque -- Lauren Madigan, Alpha Chi.

OKLAHOMA

Durant -- Mikisha Hooper, Student Foundation.

Edmond -- Melanie Mendenhall, Sigma Tau Delta Award; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Moreland -- David King, Resident Assistant; Student Foundation Officer; and Omicron Delta Kappa.

Oklahoma City -- Brian Wilson, United Methodist Foundation for Christian Higher Education Scholarship.

Tulsa -- Kris Reynolds, Omicron Delta Kappa and Alpha Chi.

TENNESSEE

Germantown -- Christy Smith, Thomas R. Merrill Award.

Johnson City -- Patricia Ellis, National Collegiate Minority Leadership Recognition and Alpha Chi.

Morristown -- Beth Stubblefield, Student Government Association Officer.

Nashville -- Emily Lowe, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Sigma Alpha Iota College Honor Award; and Omicron Delta Kappa.

TEXAS

Arlington --

Katrina Blodgett, Dr. Leroy Vogel Award in History and Political Science; Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Student Government Association Officer; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Kristen Mavico, Alpha Chi.

Atlanta -- Amanda Ellis, Alpha Epsilon Delta and Student Foundation Officer.

Austin -- Richard Hasty, Student Government Association Officer; Goldwater Scholarship Award; and Alpha Chi.

Avinger -- Wendy Hughes, Alpha Chi.

Beaumont -- Aljay Foreman Jr., Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and National Collegiate Minority Leadership Recognition.

Bedford -- Sarah Valiga, Omicron Delta Kappa and Alpha Chi.

Carrollton --

Kathryn Brashears, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Jennifer Maher, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and

Colleges; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Colleyville -- Lynda Kadlec, Omicron Delta Kappa.

Coppell -- Valerie Zabel, Student Government Association Officer and Alpha Chi.

Dallas --

Dawn Franzen, Student Government Association Officer.

Rebecca Harper, Psi Chi National Honor Society.

Wendy Hill, Alpha Chi.

Keegan McConnell, Alpha Chi.

Deer Park -- Chris Rosenkrans, Resident Assistant.

Denton --

Kathryn Boots, Frost Foundation Service Award; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Christen Clower, Student Government Association Officer; Sigma Alpha Iota Scholastic Award in Music; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Duncanville --

Tim Chastain, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Cecil E. Ramey Jr. Frost School of Business Award; The Wall Street Journal Award; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Scott Garrick, Estwing Award in Geology and Alpha Chi.

Elysian Fields -- Amy Ware, Thomas R. Merrill Award; Student Government

Association Officer; and Student Government Association Bullet Award for Outstanding Service.

Euless -- Beth Bohnenblust, Student Government Association Officer; Resident Assistant; and Student Foundation.

Galveston -- Katharine Harper, Psi Chi National Honor Society and Student Foundation.

Garland --

Lisa Bailey, Student Foundation.

Dean Warden, Student Government Association Officer and Student Foundation.

Grand Saline --

Donald Ritchie, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and Omicron Delta Kappa.

Brock Stephens, Theta Chi Fraternity Best Pledge.

Hallsville -- Chad Quarles, Virginia Carlton Mathematics Award.

Houston --

Vickie Cloud, Student Foundation.

Courtney Dickey, Student Foundation.

Hurst -- Anne Kintner, Student Foundation.

Jasper -- Amber Norwood, Student Foundation.

Katy -- Ryan O Leary, Alpha Chi.

Lewisville -- Amy Warren, Outstanding Education Student Award.

Lubbock -- Melanie Martin, Dean R. E. Smith Award.

Marshall -- Shawna Williamson, Alpha Chi.

Nacogdoches --

Michelle Estrella, Maroon Jackets; National Collegiate Minority Leadership

Recognition; Student Foundation Officer; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Nicole Smith, Student Foundation.

Plano --

Jeanette Bingeman, Psi Chi National Honor Society.

Sara Dethlefsen, Omicron Delta Kappa and Alpha Chi.

Dawn Montague, Psi Chi National Honor Society.

Debra Pratt, Psi Chi National Honor Society.

Brandy Rentz, Psi Chi National Honor Society; Student Foundation and Alpha Chi.

Neal Williams, Resident Assistant.

Richardson --

Martha Chaney, Health and Exercise Science Award; Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Resident Assistant; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Louisa Hamm, A. C. Voran Choir Award and A.J. and Nona Trigg Hodges Choir Spirit Award.

San Antonio -- David Evans, Maroon Jackets; Student Government Association Officer; and Alpha Chi.

Spring --

Leigh Compton, ACS Award in Organic Chemistry.

Josh Fairbanks, W.S. Tarr Award in Geology.

Tatum -- Trumon Davis, Omicron Delta Kappa and Alpha Chi.

Texarkana -- Karmyn Tyler, Student Foundation.

Tyler --

Heather Hamilton, Phi Chi National Honor Society.

Brian Johnson, Alpha Chi.

Kathryn Pattullo, Maroon Jackets; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Alpha Chi.

Yoakum -- Jeremy Bolom, White Scholarship and Alpha Chi.

WASHINGTON

Clarkston -- Daniel McCabe, Student Foundation.

OTHER COUNTRIES

France -- Emmanuele Jacquel, Theodore T. Beck Award in French.

Russia -- Marina Vaschekina, Phi Chi National Honor Society and Alpha Chi.

Singapore -- Warren Aw, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; National Collegiate Minority Leadership Recognition; and Alpha Chi.

The Netherlands -- Olaf Gipon, Thomas R. Merrill Award in German.

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