At the college’s annual Awards Convocation hosted by Academic Affairs on April 28, various Rhodes departments and programs recognized outstanding students. Special scholarships and awards also were announced. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Africana Studies
Anna Julia Cooper Award:
Brittney M. Threatt; Benton, AR
Anthropology/Sociology
Francis and Edwyna Hickman Award:
Elise P. Crosswhite; Nags Head, NC
Mary C. Norton; Texarkana, TX
Alexus M. Rias; Southaven, MS
Art & Art History
Apollonian Award:
Clare M. Misko; Libertyville, IL
Dionysian Award for Studio Art:
Dylan J. Boutwell; Robertsdale, AL
Sally Becker Grinspan Award for Artistic Achievement:
Dylan J. Boutwell; Robertsdale, AL
William Bruce '11 Award for Outstanding Paper in Art History:
Erica S. Smythe; Travelers Rest, SC
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Award for Outstanding Research:
Peter T. Daniels; Nashua, NH
McLean H. Williamson; Nesbit, MS
Award for Outstanding Senior:
Amanda L. DellaGrotta; West Greenwich, RI
Biology
Award for Excellence in Biology:
Albert B. Vacheron; Germantown, TN
Award for Outstanding Research in Biology:
Patrick J. Leavey; Dallas, TX
Award for Excellence in First-Year Biology:
Maleelo Shamambo; Lehigh Acres, FL
Business
Ralph C. Hon Leadership Award:
Rebecca E. Dill; Mobile, AL
CBIZ MHM Accounting Award Senior:
Luke C. Stevens; San Clemente, CA
CBIZ MHM Accounting Award Junior:
Grant J. Ramey; Terrace Park, OH
Robert D. McCallum Competitive Enterprise Award:
Nicholas L. Parinella; Austin, TX
J. Allen Boone '71 Award for Excellence in Accounting:
Joseph T. Carton; Hoover, AL
John M. Planchon Sr. Award for Excellence in Commerce and Business:
Julia N. Hamilton; Memphis, TN
Chemistry
CRC First-Year Chemistry Award:
Audrey T. Woody; Little Rock, AR
Maggie M. Palopoli; Covington, LA
ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry:
Kayla A. Wilson; Irving, TX
Michael E. Hendrick '67 Award in Organic Chemistry:
Hope E. Elliott; Waterloo, IL
Lane B. Brandt; Knoxville, TN
Chemistry Sophomore/Junior Award:
Emily C. Harrison; Birmingham, AL
Chemistry Senior Research Award:
Samuel D. Jordan; Evansville, IN
Ryan K. Hunt; Bartlett, TN
William Spandow Scholarship in Chemistry:
Alison S. Chang; Austin, TX
Economics
Seidman Awards in Economics:
Senior:Ziwei Li; Weifang, China
First Year/Sophomore:John H. Medich; Sewickley, PA
Lynn Nettleton Prize:
Emily A. Hanson; Memphis, TN
Education
Joye Fourmy Cobb Romeiser Award in Education:
Breanna R. Sommers; Peachtree, GA
English
John R. Benish Award for Excellence in the Study of English:
Justin A. Davis; Saint Louis, MO
Cynthia Marshall Award:
Brittney M. Threatt; Benton, AR
Jane Donaldson Kepple Prizes:
First-Year Student English Essay Prize:
Austin D. Schmude; Hope Mills, NC
Senior English Essay Prize:
Justin A. Davis; Saint Louis, MO
Scholarly Essay Prize:
Clare M. Misko; Libertyville, IL
Allen Tate Creative Writing Award-Poetry:
Eilidh C. Jenness; Bentonville, AR
Allen Tate Creative Writing Award-Fiction:
Amanda G. Crist; Hoover, AL
Environmental Sciences and Studies
Senior Award in Environmental Science:
Sarah E. Ferguson; Lancaster, PA
Senior Award in Environmental Studies:
Adrienne L. Bober; Northfield, MA
Samantha R. Ramsey; Grinnell, IA
Sophomore Award in Environmental Science:
Tierin A. Burrow; Fayetteville, AR
Rosanna Cappellato Award in Environmental Science:
Samantha A. Regala; Naples, FL
Cary Fowler '71 Environmental Studies International Fellowship:
Adrienne L. Bober; Northfield, MA
Film Studies
Film Studies Award for Excellence in Writing:
Sarah G. Link; Gallatin, TN
Film Studies Award for Excellence in Production:
Darah D. Fuller; Argyle, TX
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Gender and Sexuality Studies Award for Academic Achievement:
Forrest B. Lloyd; Suffolk, VA
Susan Tidball Means Award:
Ozakh J. Ahmed; Wilmette, IL
Greek and Roman Studies
Spencer Greek Award:
Justin A. Davis; Saint Louis, MO
Pharr Prize in Latin:
Henry J. Schott; Gainesville, FL
History
John Henry Davis Award:
Madeline M. McGrady; Park Ridge, IL
First-Year Student Award in History:
Matthew J. Broussard; Baytown, TX
Phi Alpha Theta Award:
Rosalind A. KennyBirch; Exeter, NH
Douglas W. Hatfield Research Award in History:
Nathaniel A. Plemons; Arlington, TX
International Studies
Bobby Doughtie Memorial Award:
Susannah L. Williams; Dyersburg, TN
Anne Rorie Memorial Award:
Meaghan K. Waff; Gurnee, IL
Anne Rorie Memorial Award:
Lucille E. Right; Saint Louis, MO
Donald Joseph Gattas Memorial Award in Middle Eastern Studies:
Grady N. Vaughan; Cordova, TN
Latin American Studies
Outstanding Advanced Student in Latin American Studies:
Anna G. Rodell; Germantown, TN
Mathematics and Computer Science
Jack U. Russell Awards:
Outstanding Senior in Mathematics:
Mikayla K. Shorten; Bellingham, WA
Jack C. Morrison; Germantown, TN
Outstanding Work in Second-Year Mathematics:
Samuel A. Crowell; Soddy Daisy, TN
Julia A. Charbonnet; Metairie, LA
Outstanding Work in First-Year Mathematics:
Savannah M. King; Clarksville, TN
Yavin V. Alwis; Brentwood, TN
William Spandow Scholarship in Mathematics:
Yi Song; Shijiazhuang, China
Computer Science Award:
Kathleen E. Blanck; Kansas City, MO
John M. Snyder; San Rafael, CA
Biomath Summer Research Award:
Erin L. Deery; Winter Park, FL
Modern Languages and Literatures
Jared Wenger Award:
Madeline M. McGrady; Park Ridge, IL
Beineón C. Ó Corcráin; Bartlett, TN
Thakker-Freeman Chinese Studies Award:
Kelsey R. Sweeney; Plano, TX
Music
Ruth Moore Cobb Award in Instrumental Music:
Bradford E. McCullough; Alexandria, VA
Louise Mercer Award:
David M. Marsicano; Charlotte, NC
Louis Nicholas Award in Vocal Music:
Isabel Wittman; Millstone Township, NJ
Jane Soderstrom Award in Music:
Mackenzie L. Cohen; Centennial, CO
Neuroscience
Hunter Award for Excellence in Neuroscience:
Alexandra D. Baldassaro; Harvey, LA
Award for Outstanding Senior in Neuroscience:
Ritika M. Mazumder; Collierville, TN
Rahul Peravali; Collierville, TN
Nicolette P. Glidden; Redding, CT
Philosophy
Laurence F. Kinney Prize:
Connor D. Scanlon; Barre, MA
Physics
Award for Excellence in Physics by a First-Year Student:
Savannah M. King; Clarksville, TN
Research Award in Physics:
Matthew T. Huber; Saint Peter, MN
McKenna J. Davis; Westerville, OH
Physics Department Award:
Matthew T. Huber; Saint Peter, MN
William Spandow Scholarship in Physics:
Eleanor B. Hook; Decatur, GA
Mac Armour Physics Fellows:
Yi Song; Shijiazhuang, China
Jordan P. Ankersen; Mobile, AL
Political Economy
Thomas M. Garrott Award:
Jon L. Hedges; Little Rock, AR
Political Science
Seidman Awards in Political Science:
Senior Award:
Samuel S. Polzin; Saint Louis, MO
First Year Seidman Award:
Savanna A. Kurz; Fort Worth, TX
Charles R. Tammons; Saint Louis, MO
Nikita P. Smith; Smyrna, TN
Mike Cody Award in Political Science:
Kirkwood M. Vangeli; Little Elm, TX
Kristen G. Shackleford; Olive Branch, MS
Abe Fortas Award for Excellence in Legal Studies:
Samuel J. Holder; Atlanta, GA
Charlie Cook Award for Excellence in Political Science:
Jolie Grace Warham; Lombard, IL
Psychology
E. Llewellyn Queener Award for Academic Excellence:
Claira E. Winget; Frederick, MD
Korsakov Award for Departmental Citizenship:
Ozakh J. Ahmed; Wilmette, IL
Rose and Solly Korsakov Psychology Research Award:
Samantha J. Quayle; Ballwin, MO
Religious Studies
Religious Studies Award:
Joseph T. Carton; Hoover, AL
Mollie Royall McCord Prize in Bible:
Anna Grace. Claunch; Fairhope, AL
Theatre
Outstanding Senior Award:
Brynna E. Newkirk; Columbus, OH
Outstanding Achievement in Performance:
Brittney M. Threatt; Benton, AR
Mark Lee Stephens Memorial Scholarship:
Thomas K. Day; Cordova, TN
Joshua P. Ortega; Atlanta, GA
Raneem K. Imam; Cordova, TN
Urban Studies
Award for Excellence in Urban Studies:
Eilidh C. Jenness; Bentonville, AR
Grant R. Ebbesmeyer; German Valley, IL
Interdisciplinary/Humanities Program Awards
The Search for Values in the Light of Western History and Religion
Fred W. Neal Prize:
Chuhe Zhang; Qingdao, China
W. O. Shewmaker Award:
Hibah E. Virk; Germantown, TN
Gladney Family Award for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Humanities:
Emma L. Goff; Dallas, TX
The Life: Then and Now Program
Milton P. Brown, Jr. Award:
Savanna A. Kurz; Fort Worth, TX
Robert G. Patterson Award:
Charles R. Tammons; Saint Louis, MO
NON-DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Junior Inductees:
Jennifer F. Loome; Clinton, MS
Eleanor B. Hook; Decatur, GA
Zain M. Virk; Germantown, TN
Andrew H. Nguyen; Bossier City, LA
Hope E. Elliott; Waterloo, IL
Barry E. Rich; Fremont, CA
Julie E. Coen; Kingston, TN
Mel Grinspan Outstanding Internship Award:
Arden N. Smith; Winter Park, FL
The Seidman Trophy in Athletics:
Albert B. Vacheron; Germantown, TN
Nicolette P. Glidden; Redding, CT
Kendall C. Reed; Mountain Brook, AL
The Louise & Ward Archer Sr. Award for Creativity:
Kirkwood M. Vangeli; Little Elm, TX
Rev. Robin R. and Daniel B. Hatzenbuehler Summer Ministry Fellowship for Social Justice:
Montez A. Reed; Memphis, TN
Anne Howard Bailey Prize for Creative Writing:
Prose: Lily K. Anthony; Memphis, TN
Poetry: Justin A. Davis; Saint Louis, MO
Jane Hyde Scott Awards:
Ruth Sherman Hyde Award in Music:
Kathryn C. Brode; Plano, TX
Jeanne Scott Varnell Award in Classical Languages:
Aaron M. Romanowski; Nokesville, VA
Margaret Ruffin Hyde Award in Psychology:
Anna D. Baker-Olson; Zionsville, IN
Robert Allen Scott Award in Mathematics:
Casey E. Middleton; Lexington, TN
Joseph Reeves Hyde Award in Religious Studies:
Diana Azcarate Barreto; Memphis, TN
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award:
Jill Fredenburg; Memphis, TN
Savannah Muir; Rockville, MD
Michael McCanless; Calhoon, GA
Olivia Muehlberger; West Lake Hills, TX
Meaghan Waff ; Gurnee, IL
Watson Fellow:
Tyler Harvey; Greer, SC
Truman Scholar:
Thomas Mitchell; Knoxville, TN
Bob Buckman/Joyce Mollerup Scholarship for Study Abroad Award:
Keyshawn J. Butts; Kennesaw, GA
Ellie M. Fratt; Ashland, WI
Emily R. Mitchell; Mobile, AL
Lollie B. Newsome; Decatur, GA
Andrea O. Pajarillo; Grapevine, TX
Dylan R. Craddock; Colorado Springs, CO
Devin J. Dunkley; Murfreesboro, TN
Emily A. Perry; Greenbrier, TN
Benjamin G. Tracy; Germantown, TN
Theodore William Eckels International Interns:
Salma Benkerroum; Rabat, Morocco
Joseph M. Farley; Mountain Brook, AL
Lucas A. Harjo; Tulsa, OK
Jesse J. Linkhorn; Westerville, OH
James A. Patton; Vestavia, AL
Daniel J. Venker; Saint Louis, MO
Morelle Legg International Intern:
Julie E. Coen; Kingston, TN
Mertie W. Buckman International Interns:
Caleb L. Fowler; Austin, TX
Jordan T. Giles; Shreveport, LA
Anna Lee Nabors; Birmingham, AL
Martha C. Rickard; Montgomery, AL
Susannah L. Williams; Dyersburg, TN