Last Updated on April 17, 2024 by Indiana University Kokomo
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo applauded the academic accomplishments of its students during the annual Honors Convocation Monday (April 15) in Havens Auditorium.
Chancellor Mark Canada welcomed students, their families, faculty, and staff to the annual event, which celebrates students who were on the dean’s or chancellor’s lists throughout the year. It also recognizes honors program graduates, scholarship recipients, and outstanding student award recipients.
He congratulated all award winners.
“This has truly been a wonderful evening for us all,” Canada said. “I know I speak for others when I say we wish you great success in the world as you apply what you have learned inside and outside the classroom at IU Kokomo. Go forth and change the world for the better!”
Outstanding undergraduate student award winners by program included:
Bachelor of Applied Sciences: Amber White, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Katiara McConnell, Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science in Business: Accounting: Sara Penrod, Russiaville
Bachelor of Science in Business: Finance: John Wasmuth, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Business: Human Resources: Gracie Tucker, Elkhart
Bachelor of Science in Business: Management: Ethan Wilcox, Greentown
Bachelor of Science in Business: Marketing: Katlin Garner, Noblesville
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism: Lilly Parker, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration: Patrick Simpson, Noblesville
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management: Larissa O’Rourke, Milton, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education: Clarissa Vasquez, Greentown
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education: Noe Dominguez, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Communication: Elise Breisch, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security: Olivia Feltenberger, Peru
Bachelor of Arts in English: Bethany Maynard, Kokomo
Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media, Art, and Technology: Elizabeth Byrum, Logansport
Bachelor of Science in History and Political Science: Braydon Lake, Muncie
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities: Madesynn Freeman, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Allison Abney, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Sociology: Alex M. Smith, Kokomo
Outstanding Student in Spanish: Jordan Hostetler, Logansport
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Allied Health Professions: Shelby Walker, Macy
Associate of Science in Radiography: Christina Pritchett, Crawfordsville
Bachelor of General Studies: Hannah Koors, Greensburg
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Chemistry: Hailey Howell, Elwood
Bachelor of Science in Biological and Physical Sciences: Tera Gotschall, Tipton
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Jacob Pierson, Bunker Hill
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Nicholas Thomson, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Audrey Strawsma, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Informatics: Michael LaFleur, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics: Drew Caldwell, Kokomo
Students graduating from the Honors program were:
Bunker Hill: Jacob Pierson
Burlington: Kelsey Hammond
Cutler: Lacy Salgat
Frankfort: Arisbeth Rosales
Kokomo: Haob Dos Santos, Brenda Grimm, Nolan Lapp, Bianca Miranda, Claire Nichols, Madeline Sinnamon, Hannah Sandefur, John Wasmuith
Lafayette: Kendra Brewer, Lexi Oswalt
Logansport: Elizabeth Byrum, Jordan Hostetler
Milton, Wisconsin: Larissa O’Rourke
Noblesville: Audrey Soel
Russiaville: Tillie Kanable
Valladolid, Spain: Andrea Mendez Rodriguez
Other award winners were:
Outstanding Student Leader: Chloe Vanwinkle, Swayzee
Amicus Awards: Andy Tuholski, assistant professor of political science, resident faculty; Ashley Duffitt, senior lecturer in biology, resident faculty; Brandi Keith, adjunct professor in sociology, adjunct faculty; and Amanda Bradley, student life specialist, staff.
Education is KEY at Indiana University Kokomo.
SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo