Student Honors

April 29, 2005

Seventy-four students have been recognized for academic achievement, leadership or significant contribution to the life of the college during Honors Day chapel services April 25 and April 27.

P.A. Boyd Prize awarded students whose "principles and character have secured for them the highest degree of influence over their fellow students."

• April Brown of Cedarville, Ohio, a junior
• Cory Thompson of Goodlettsville, Tenn., a sophomore
• Jonathan Bryant of Winchester, Ky., a freshman

Robert D. Marston Scholarship awarded a student working his or her way through college

• Elizabeth Starbuck of Memphis, Tenn.

Virginia M. Schmickl Music Award given to the highest achiever in the freshman class in the music major

• Roy Smith of Helena, Mont.

Mary McDonald Groves Music Scholarship

• Emily Cook of Morristown, Tenn.
• Sally Kelley of Kingwood, Texas

M.A. Cooley Memorial Music Scholarship awarded students who demonstrate special musical ability

• Nathan Schmidt of Elizabethton, Tenn.
• Anna Squires of Lilburn, Ga.
• Daniel Tomyn of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.

James H. Cooley Scholarship in music

• Brittany Fawcette-Lowe of Athens, Tenn.
• Kathryn Fridsma of Winter Springs, Fla.
• Jessica Reed of Reidsville, N.C.

Harold C. and Ruthanna Almond Music Scholarship

• Dan Spivey of Dayton, Tenn.

Roe F. and Zelma I Black Memorial Music Scholarship

• Timothy St. John of Anniston, Ala.

Theodore C. Mercer Scholarship awarded to the rising editor of the student newspaper

• Justin Lonas of Blowing Rock, N.C.

Commoner Grant awarded to a deserving yearbook staff member

• Sara Davis of Decatur, Ill.
• Corrie Nash of Jefferson, Ga.

Mercer and Bernyce Clementson Scholarship awarded to a business student who demonstrates leadership potential

• Sara Davis of Decatur, Ill.

Frank J. Schmickl Scholarship awarded the freshman mathematics major with the highest academic achievement

• Corrie Nash of Jefferson, Ga.

Catherine McDonald Communications Scholarship

• Ashlie Parker of Houston, Texas

Paul Long Scholarship in art

• Jessica Reed of Reidsville, N.C.

Haynes Hilltop Players Leadership Award

• Jessica Reed of Reidsville, N.C.
• Amanda Sherrin of Conyers, Ga.

Rachel Morgan Patron Award

• Kathryn Fridsma of Winter Springs, Fla.

Nannie Ketner McDonald Education Scholarship

• Mary Gleason of Elizabethton, Tenn.

Fred and Dot Wagoner Scholarship

• Elizabeth Kohler of Knoxville, Tenn.

Lawrence E. and Lillian C. Payne Scholarship

• Kevin Powell of Dayton, Tenn.

Robert and Nita Anderson Memorial Scholarship awarded a Baptist student preparing for foreign missionary service

• Ashley Criswell of Aylett, Va.

Eleanor Fox Baker Leadership Scholarship awarded a woman in the Biblical Studies division of the college

• Melia Warren of McMinnville, Tenn.

Charles A. and Theda F. Thomas Scholarship

• Brendon Witte of Ooltewah, Tenn.

D. B. Rice Scholarship given to students planning a career in vocational Christian service

• Paul Gutacker of New Egypt, N.J.
• Elinor Hillyer of Pontiac, Ill.
• Melia Warren of McMinnville, Tenn.

John D. Lawson Scholarship given to a student preparing for vocational Christian ministry

• Elinor Hillyer of Pontiac, Ill.

Christian Studies Award

• Jason Braaten of Sale Creek, Tenn.
• Kevin Klay of Luverne, Minn.
• Guellermo Anya of Corona, Calif.
• Nicholas Kates of Dayton, Tenn.
• Paul Laskowske of Grand Prairie, Texas

Christian Education Award

• Sarah Dingus of Kingsport, Tenn.

Anna C. Robinson memorial Scholarship

• Matthew Smith of Knoxville, Tenn.

Psychology Achievement Award

• Sarah Brown of Franklin, N.C.

Ann Burwick Scholarship

• Laura Watlington of Whitwell, Tenn.

Al Page memorial Scholarship

• Evan Myers of Norcross, Ga.

Mathematics Scholarship

• Beth Simon of Telford, Pa.

Judson A. Rudd Testimony and Influence Award

• Anneli Horner of Aurora, Colo.

Senior Communication Studies Scholarship Award

• Anneli Horner of Aurora, Colo.

Doris Morgan Scholarship

• Mindy Gentry of Dayton, Tenn.

Paul McCarthy Scholarship

• Ronald Smith of Helena, Mont.

Ada Lovelace Excellence in Programming Award

• Victor Felipe Vallejo of Bogota, Colombia

Richard "Archie" Cole Memorial Fund Award

• Victor Felipe Vallejo of Bogota, Colombia

History Award to an Outstanding Underclassmen

• Laura Barton of Franklin, N.C.

R. Kent and Margie B. Mann Scholarship

• Elizabeth Kohler of Knoxville, Tenn.

Rev. Robert Orval Sypolt Athletic Scholarship

• Troy Bradley of Hendersonville, N.C.

Brynoff Scholarship in English awarded an English major with ability and personal character

• Lydia Persson of Sherwood, Ark.

Warren and Karyn Wells Scholarship

• Anna Squires of Lilburn, Ga.

Dwight W. Ryther Memorial Scholarship presented to children or grandchildren of Bryan alumni

• Katrina Courtright of Matthews, N.C.

Ralph E. and Rebecca H. Toliver MK Scholarship

• Kevin Klay of Luverne, Minn.

Harry V. Schnabel, Jr., Award

• Kevin Klay of Luverne, Minn.
• Heidi Immel of Waxhaw, N.C.

Helen M. Johnson Award

• Holly Gaskin of Fayetteville, N.C.

Elizabeth Jane Cornwall Married Student Scholarships

• Guellermo Anya of Corona, Calif.
• Justin Deweese of Hixson, Tenn.

CRC Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award

• Zachary Williams of Marion, N.C.

Outstanding Underclassman in Exercise and Health Science Award

• Michelle Brenner of Gilbert, Ariz.

F.R. Rogers Senior Award in Bible given to outstanding senior Bible majors

• Tamara Cook of Rochester, Mich.

Robert and Nancy Spoede Sanctity of Human Life Award in recognition of contributions to pro-life efforts

• Tamara Cook of Rochester, Mich.

Melvin M. Seguine Award given to a graduating male student who is planning to continue in graduate studies to prepare for a career as a missionary or pastor

• Charles Gann of Chattanooga, Tenn.

John C. Anderson Award given to an outstanding Biblical Studies major

• Paul Downer of Signal Mountain, Tenn.

Christian Education Award for an Outstanding Senior

• Aileen Vaughn of Clinton, Tenn.

Commoner Outstanding Senior Award for service to the college yearbook staff

• Aileen Vaughn of Clinton, Tenn.

F.R. Rogers Senior Award in Music outstanding accomplishment in music

• Eva Holder of Knoxville, Tenn.

Hilltop Players Senior Award for outstanding service to the college drama troupe

• Josh Long of Durham, N.C.

Outstanding Senior in Business Award

• Oksana Datsko of Krivoy Rog, Ukraine

History Department Senior Award for outstanding achievement in that major

• Brad Poston of Ringgold, Ga.

Senior Math Award for outstanding achievement in math

• Virginia Petitte of Dayton, Tenn.

Outstanding Senior in Computer Science Award

• Michael Stone of Chattanooga, Tenn.

Mrs. E.B. Arnold Student Teacher Award given to student teachers who have shown the greatest promise in the teaching field

• Hannah Rogers of Birmingham, Ala.
• Deanna Stoltzfus of Johnson City, Tenn.

Psychology Award given to an outstanding senior in psychology

• Amanda Carlisle of Dayton, Tenn.

Outstanding Senior in Exercise and Health Science Award

• Elizabeth Bass of Chattanooga, Tenn.

Triangle Senior Award in recognition of contributions to the student newspaper staff

• Cathy Chapman of Dayton, Tenn.

Triangle Service Award in recognition of service to the student newspaper

• Olivia Fessler of New Carlisle, Ohio

William Jennings Bryan Philological Award in recognition of accomplishments as an English major

• Daniel Gleason of Elizabethton, Tenn.

Willard L. Henning Biology Award for outstanding accomplishment in biology

• Cleon Rogers of Birmingham, Ala.

Faculty/Staff Honors

Outstanding Teacher Award

• Dr. Paul Boling

Staff Member of the Year Award

• Michael Sapienza, director of admissions and financial aid

Five Years of Service Recognition

• Dr. Todd Wood
• Tami Tullberg
• Tim Shetter
• Earl Reed
• Jody Cheon
• Dana Kennedy
• Tracey Bridwell

Ten Years of Service Recognition

• Dr. Paul Boling
• Marcy Froemke
• Dr. Brian Hill
• Dr. Ray Legg
• Keith Bates

Fifteen Years of Service Recognition

• Sandy Zensen

Twenty-Five Years of Service Recognition

• Dr. Mel Wilhoit

Thirty Years of Service Recognition

• Dr. Martin Hartzell
• Dr. Bill Ketchersid

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