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Genevieve Flowers Elementary Education Award • Larry Doyle Secondary Education Award • Joe and Nora Killian Physical Education Award • Richard and Karen Boyle Special Education Award • Nancy Polette Early Childhood Education Award • Sue Spellmann Graduate Award in Education • Francis & Elizabeth Huss Graduate Award in Education Administration • Dorothy Doyle Library Science L Award • Lighthouse Consulting Doctor of Education Administration Award • Dorothy and Sterling Mollett Art Award • Conover Award for Outstanding Male Music Student • Lucette Stumberg Flanagan Award • Lectra Corporation Fashion Design Award • Theatre Award • James Magee II Award • Dance Award • Video Award • Martha Boyer Radio Award • Public Relations Award • Ledell Bitzer Communications Award • Jean Fields Writing Award • Linda L. Ross Creative Writing Award • Howard Barnett Essay Award • French Award • Spanish Award • Schoenhard American Heritage Award • Harmon Religion Award • Gary N. Shaw Business Administration Award • George L. and Marie E. Weaver Honors Award • The Pals Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award • Joseph G. Mathews Sales and Marketing Award • Dennis C. Spellmann Nonprofit Administration Award • Otto-Janssen Family Human Resource Award • Lighthouse MBA Honors Award • Brown, Smith, Wallace LLC Award for Accounting • Creole U. Flowers Award in Finance • Mueller Graduate Award in Health Management • Bertha Floyd Lifelong Learning Award • Professional Counseling Award • School Counseling Award • Biology Award • Robert Mulock Environmental Biology/Earth Science Award • Chemistry Award • Pre-Professional Award • Computer Science Award • LeRoy E. Evans Mathematics Award • T.R. Hughes Criminal Justice Award • Ryan Guffey International Student Award • Charlotte G. Evans Psychology Award • Social Work Award • Philosophy Award • Jessie Bernard Sociology Award • Public Management Award • Rufus Easton Debating Society Award • David R. Williams Political Science Award • Pi Sigma Alpha Award • Alpha Lambda Delta Senior Book Award • Female Scholar Athlete Award • Male Scholar Athlete Award • Lindenwood Student Government Association President Award • Lindenwood Student Government Association Awards • Easton Award • Sibley Award

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Convocation

Sunday, April 17, 2011 2:00 p.m. Bezemes Family Theatre J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts

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PROGRAM Welcome

Vice President Jann Weitzel

Invocation

Dr. Michael Mason

Remarks

President James D. Evans

Presentation of Honors & Awards

Benediction

Faculty, Staff Alumni & Friends Dr. Michael Mason

Piano accompaniment by Whitney Bell

Lindenwood Mission Statement Lindenwood University offers values-centered programs leading to the development of the whole person–an educated, responsible citizen of a global community.

Lindenwood is committed to • providing an integrative liberal arts curriculum, • offering professional and pre-professional degree programs, • focusing on the talents, interests, and future of the student, • supporting academic freedom and the unrestricted search for truth, • affording cultural enrichment to the surrounding community, • promoting ethical lifestyles, • developing adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills, • furthering lifelong learning. Lindenwood is an independent, public-serving liberal arts university that has a historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church and is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. These values include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of the truth.

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RECOGNITION Linden Scroll presented by Ms. Christie Rodgers “Recognizing the advantages of a Service Honorary Organization, the members of Linden Scroll are bound together in a society whose purpose is to promote College loyalty, to advance the spirit of service and fellowship on the campus, to promote and maintain standards of scholarship, to recognize and encourage leadership, and to stimulate the intellectual development of the college students.” --Preamble, Linden Scroll Constitution 2011 Initiates Irene Beltran Stephen Franklin Samantha Shackelford Krista Brubaker Rico Jordan Kelsey Shanks Taylor Cathey George Maxwell Matthias Wood Justine Decock Ruben Dario Montero Hogan Kyle York Alpha Lambda Delta presented by Dr. Meredith Marsh Alpha Lambda Delta is the national scholarship honor society for first-year students. Alpha Lambda Delta has recognized superior academic performance among entering students since its inception at the University of Illinois in 1924. Lindenwood’s chapter has been active since 1949. 2011 Initiates Kent Henry Anne Park Nicole Ellis Amanda Bardwell Samantha Kempfer Olivia Radle Daniel Evans Ammi Bell Makenzie Riedle Christa Khatcherian Justine Fitzgerald Staci Bradford Kelley Rosemann Nissreen Kheir Fiona Brooks Hayley Garr Jennie Sheriff Alyssa LaValle Megan Gatewood Stephanie Carey Daniel Sukup Julia Leonard Heather Goldstein Cristina Isenith Carrera Bernal Shanna Sutton Jacquelyn Luley Natalie Gowen Jessica Cassavar Kathleen Terbrock Annalisa McKenna Gustav Gropp Ryan Chaney Anders Truelson Romina Mueller Daniel Hantack Katherine Davis Ashley Wallace Jasmina Hasanagic Eliza Murray Nicole Delp Katherine Welborn Sean Murry Sarvinoz Hasanova Megan Dickman Samantha O’Keefe Marie Heart Cruz Joshua Dunn Joshua Parisi Allyson Henderson Ryan Edelmann Alpha Chi presented by Dr. Michael Mason This international society recognizes junior and senior students who demonstrate academic excellence and exemplary character and who are in the top 10 percent of their class. The name Alpha Chi is derived from the Greek letters meaning truth and character. 2011 Initiates Aaron Augustine Patricia Bachler Keith Baranowski Donna Benedict Debra Bridges Manon Claux Kelsey Crawford Jessica Ecker Kelly Emery Julianne Epplin Kelly Ging Angela Grana

Daniel Hoenes Mary Holloman Whitley Huxhold Kristen Jones Kathleen Joyce Kolja Klemkow Kristine Kuhl Linda Labozzetta Catriona Lake Meghan Lightle Julie Maul George Maxwell

Kathleen Mech Kay Medlock Amanda Moehlenpah Cassandra Morton Nicole Ogden Jessica Patterson Elizabeth Pivin Amanda Pleimann Volodymyr Popil Jessica Preuschoff Melissa Reidelberger Donna Sandegren

Sarah Schuette Jocelyn Stange Allison Stuhlsatz Lauren Terbrock Grace Turney Sophie Tyrey Adrienne Wilcoxson Elizabeth Wilhelm Sydney Williams

Kappa Delta Pi presented by Dr. Frank Thouvenot The international society in education recognizes juniors, seniors, and graduate students who demonstrate high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career, and potential for leadership in the field of education.

Jennifer Nicole Bergman Debra L. Bridges Gail Craig Kayla Marie LaBeaume Sarah Elizabeth Leach

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2011 Initiates Tina G. McClure Amy Moore Cassandra Taylor Morton Heather N. Pinson Allison Rocke

Linda T. Raguse Sarah Courtney Rushing Miranda Alexis Schlosser Nancy A. Smallie Tracey Marie Smith

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Pi Mu Epsilon presented by Dr. Wojciech Golik This society recognizes students who have completed two semesters of calculus and two semesters of math above calculus with a 3.3 GPA, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, and have been recommended by the mathematics faculty. 2011 Initiates Darla Marie Ahlert Amgalan Baterdene Christina C. Beach Anthony Blecher Leslie M. Boyd Bonnie Kathleen Davis

Aimee Dunay Thomas Gannon Shiori Hatayama Bartosz Hejman Andres Iriarte Taylor C. Jewell

Clarissa Johnston Tracey Lynn King Nicole E. Ogden Natalie R. Orf Nicole L. Pruden Amanda Rucker

Benjamin A. Schulte Shannon M. Schultz Cassondra N. VanDyke Kelsey J. Vogler

Psi Chi presented by Dr. Bruce Kelly and Dr. Colleen Biri This national society in psychology encourages, stimulates, and maintains excellence in scholarship and advances the science of psychology. Students must be second semester sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring or minoring in psychology and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. 2011 Inductees Katelyn Bonn Jacob Glose Jessica Preuschoff Kevin Patrick Sheehan Taylor Cathey Katrin Haller Jordan Roche Ai Shinohara Veronica Christie Kimberly Howard Daniel Rodgers Kelly Stearns Megan Cronin Andrea Knapp Nicole Rose Kristy Dreisewerd Courtney Locke Allisha Marie Rounds Kellie Anne Faszold Lauren Mueller Candace Schwartzkopf Chi Sigma Iota presented by Dr. Jan Munro The Lindenwood chapter (Lambda Chi) of Chi Sigma Iota was founded in 1996. It is an international honor society of counseling professionals and professionals-in-training dedicated to excellence in scholarship, research, and clinical practice. Graduate counseling students with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are invited to membership. 2011 Inductees Emily Rinehart Mark Gieringer Linda Koenig Phyllis Anderson Sharlette Rodgers Kimberly Gould Regina Leonard Frank Barletta Jodi Seidel Jamie Graham Bridgette Little Angela Becker Susan Semington-Reinhardt Dessie Graves-Bennett Heather Logan Courtney Belfor Yolanda Spinks Linda Hamill Josephine Ludwig Chokaio Benton Jodi Steckel Melanie Harris Ericka Martin Marie Boesch Kristin Stege Armand Harris Stephanie McRight Sarah Carey Regina Thurman Tracy Haynes Mary Lee Morganfield Channon Chazelle Kathleen Turco Donald Hesse Kimberly Mourey-O›Neill Dayna Cookson Lora Walker Brook Howell Kimberly Myers Stacey Dansberry Amy Wasson BaRita Hudspeth Tonya Nowlin Stephanie Devereux Jacqueline Whitfield Vonnie Dunsworth Vatel Jackson Shannon Pettus Amanda Pope Alicia Wiley Florence Fields Emeka Jackson Kristy Przybylski John Wunderlich Brad Fincher Tinnisha Jenkins Katherine Reed-Harris Nicole Fulton Steven Kirkland Pi Delta Phi presented by Dr. Nancy Durbin The Lindenwood chapter (Zeta Pi) of the national French honor society recognizes students who have shown superior achievement in language courses in French. 2011 Inductees Irene Beltran Amanda Moehlenpah Christine Blecher Mélissa Rochoux Justine Decock Elizabeth Telge Maiko Kakimoto Lauren Terbrock Xiyang Liu Brittany Wrubel Sigma Delta Pi presented by Dr. Betty Heyder The Lindenwood chapter (Iota Xi) of the national collegiate Spanish honor society recognizes students ranking in the upper 35 percent of their class (sophomore, junior, or senior) who have shown superior achievement in courses in Hispanic language, culture, and literature. 2011 Initiates Anna Hantack Lindsay Miller Grace Turney Esther Yoder LU11-082 honors convocation program.indd 5

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Pi Gamma Mu presented by Dr. Don Heidenreich “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” --motto The international honor society Pi Gamma Mu fosters excellence in the social sciences and promotes cooperation among them. Membership is extended to juniors, seniors, graduate students, and faculty members. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher overall in the social sciences and must have completed at least 20 credit hours in the social sciences. 2011 Inductees Katherine Heuvelman Kimberly Howard Thomas Maguire Emily Milligan Andrea Montecinos

Christopher Atteberry Heather Collins Nathanael Coursey Rachel Define Anneliese Grabert

Chelsea Nitzsche Laura Reed Nicholas Sacco Sarah Ward Casey Will

Pi Sigma Alpha presented by Dr. Joseph Cernik The national honor society Pi Sigma Alpha stimulates “scholarship and intelligent interest in political science.” The Lindenwood chapter was founded in 1999 and is extended to juniors, seniors, graduate students, and faculty members. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in political science, a 3.0 overall average, and completed at least 10 hours of political science coursework. 2011 Inductees Ryan Irvine Taylor Morrill Whitney Wilson

Christopher Atteberry Caroline Brethauer Amanda Cassano

Delta Mu Delta presented by Dr. Annette Najjar Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society for outstanding students of business administration subjects. Its purpose is to reward scholastic achievement and advance scholarship, ethics, and professionalism in all business disciplines. This year, Lindenwood University’s School of Business and Entrepreneurship installed the Lambda Omega Chapter of Delta Mu Delta and inducted the following members:2011 Initiates Calvin Bachelot Hector Bachelot Kenneth Blasingame Ashley Brandmeyer Rachel Butchko Laurent Goyette Demers Elisa Diggs Abbey Echele

Paula Gaudio Danielle Goldsmith Ryan Griffin Natalia Hernandez Kolja Klemkow Nhu Lam Andrew Lawrence Xiyang Liu

Ashley McMaster Stephanie Muirhead Timothy Norris Volodymyr Popil Calvin Robertson Mehman Sadigov Austin Shipley Miran Simunic

Jocelyn Stange Kelly Sterns Brandon Trenkamp Edvinas Valusis Traci Wiesner

Alpha Sigma Lambda presented by Dr. Cindy Manjounes Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society recognizes those senior students in the adult evening programs who have achieved academic excellence while handling other life responsibilities, including family, work, and community service. Nominees must have completed 84 credit hours at Lindenwood University and maintained a 3.8 cumulative grade point average.

Maureen Albrecht Michael Alexander Jennifer Bailey Felipe Bayona Jeffrey Beatty Kim Bennett Scott Bennett Loretta Bienvenu Michael Carranza Matthew Chiarelli Michael Cochran Tommi Curtis Melissa Daley Braxton Degarmo Matthew Dignon Heather Ellis Dana Franke Carrie Fry Sean Gibbons

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2011 Initiates Vincent Godfrey Rose Grass Sharonett Griffin Lisa Grimes Karen Haywood Benjamin Heisel Toni Hill Angela Hitchcock Steele Huss Heather Jacobs Gary Jobe Yalonda Kennedy Erica Kingery Laurie Kosteck Jacqueline Kudla Sandra Lafata Jacqueline Lake Devon Layton Lori Lewis

Kirk Lindell Matt Link Pamela Long Michelle Luensmann Michael Lybarger Angela Mann Grady Manus Mary Mcdaniel Lori Mennemeyer Candice Metz Brittany Meyer Christopher Mike David Miller Valarie Moody-Mahone Heather Mueller Antonio Muhammad Pauline Murphy Brenda Odneal Thomas Oldani

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Alpha Sigma Lambda (Continued) Sandra Patzner Dana Pea Sean Peete Stephanie Pimmel Dennis Plew Cynthia Potter Barbara Price Daniel Rhodes

Gabriel Rodriguez Wayne Rolwes Jeremy Seavey Jason Smith Susan Stark Greg Steffen David Taschner Michael Testa

Pamela Tope Dale Vandeventer Cheryl Wagner Jo Ann Walton Dan West Sharon Wiesehan Donald Williams Karla Williams

Bridget Willis David Wilmsmeyer Paul Wojciechowski Nicko Woodie Kyle Wren Diane Zimmerman

Phi Alpha Theta presented by Dr. Michael Whaley Phi Alpha Theta is the National Honors Society for history majors. Nominees must complete at least 12 hours of history with a 3.1 GPA or above. They must also maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 2011 Inductees Jennifer Barnes Julian Barr Julia Brandt Lydia Langley

Kenneth Kircher Chad Pohlmann Scott Walker

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges presented by Mr. Kerry Cox This national organization recognizes advanced undergraduate and graduate students at more than 1,000 schools in every state. These students have been nominated by their peers and teachers for outstanding scholastic achievement and contribution to community life. 2011 Inductees Charles Adams Darla Ahlert Catalina Albarracin Angulo Stephen Aldred Austin Andersen Aleta Anderson Samantha Annunziata Yumeho Asai Scott Ash Emily Atnip Aaron Augustine Christian Averill Calvin Bachelot Hector Bachelot Patricia Bachler So-Hyun Bae Cassandra Ballard Keith Baranowski Lani Barcelona Julian Barr Jillian Bartak Samantha Bartley Chelsea Bauer Bethany Beamer Christian Bears Hailee Becker Ammi Bell Randyll Beltz Crystal Benedict Donna Benedict Carol Bennett Erik Berry Bethany Beumer Megan Biondo Felix Olof Blanke Krista Blankenship

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Ashley Blattel Cassie Bluemner Amanda Bock Jessica Bock Kaitlin Bolanowski Martin Boltizar Katelyn Bonn Chloe Bonnand Dustin Boogaart Caroline Bourlioux Staci Bradford Ashley Brandmeyer Julia Brandt Chelsey Bridgeman Debra Bridges Mary Brown Rachel Brown Kenneth Brownell Devin Bruce Cory Buehler Victoria Burdon Madison Burke Gary Burkhead Rachel Butchko Jacey Caldwell Timothy Campbell Juliana Cappa Martins De Oliveira Stephanie Carey Lucie Carrara Cristina Isenith Carrera Bernal Taylor Cathey Colleen Cernik Lori Chaidez Sarah Chauvin Rutendo Tafadzwa Chikuku Siu Nga Ching

Michael Clark Ryan Clark Manon Claux Donald Coffin Jason Collet Laura Conrad Caleb Cook Paula Costa Lauren Costigan Sara Coultas Storrie Cramer McKenzie Crossley-Fei Noah Cutshall Andrew Dahle Shannon Daugherty Bonnie Davis Shelby Davis Severine Debeuf Lukas Desconzi Bridget Devereux Emilee Diak Zachary Dooley Benjamin Dorenkamp Cassandra Douglas Aimee Dunay Joshua Dunn Abbey Durcholz Emily Eberlin Abbey Echele Megan Elifritz Nicole Ellis Kelly Emery Melinda Emge Julianne Epplin Daniel Evans Ellen Fandry

Madison Farrier Nicole Feldmann Allison Fenster Blake Fields Cole Figus Joseph Fincher Steven Finkle Kali Frederick Amanda French Alexander Gaganashvili Hayley Garr Kassidy Garrison John Gatermann Megan Gatewood Jennifer Gentsch Richard Gerhard Rebecca Gibson William Gillespie Kelly Ging Danielle Glavin Andrea Glenville Emily Goevert Kathleen Goldammer Heather Goldstein Ann Goodman Laurent Goyette Demers Angela Grana Kylor Greene Jennifer Griffin Kimberleigh Griffin Kallen Grim Gustav Gropp Anthony Guarino Florencia Guzman Jenna Hahs Paige Hall

Katrin Haller Aaron Hampton Brandon Hankins Daniel Hantack Thomas Hargrave Jacquelyn Harris Jena Harris Simon Harrsen Jasmina Hasanagic Dillon Hawkins James Hawkins Marie Heart Cruz Jacob Hedlund Adrianna Heimann Margaret Heinemann Stephanie Helfer Michelle Hemmer-Schwoebel David Henke Jennifer Herle Angela Hinzpeter Brittany Hoelscher Daniel Hoenes Christine Hoffmann Taylor Holtmeyer Jarrod Honey Tracy Hooper Heather Hopfinger Lindsey Houck Brian Hruby Benjamin Huffman Whitley Huxhold Samantha Israel Joey Jackson Janet Jara Jamie Jenkins Taylor Jewell

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2011 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (Continued) Austin Johnson Callie Johnson Jacob Johnson Melissa Johnson Clarissa Johnston Kristen Jones Kathleen Joyce Kelly Jung Diego Kafie Ashley Kaltenbach Erin Kane Sarah Kearns Jonas Kehrbaum Samantha Kempfer Elizabeth Key Kristie Keys Erika Kikuchi Natalie Kirchner Kolja Klemkow Natascha Koenig Katherine Kolisch Stacey Koons Steven Kornfeld Jessica Kovar Kristine Kuhl Kayla LaBeaume Nathaniel Laffoon Catriona Lake Nhu Lam Lydia Langley Melissa Laux Alyssa LaValle Hannah Lawson Brendan Layton Elise Le Gal Sarah Leach Joshua Lewis Matthew Liess Meghan Lightle Joseph Lissner Christina Littmann Xiyang Liu Krystal Lovings Michael Ludgate Jacquelyn Luley Kathrine Lynch Brielle Mabry Gregory MacAulay Ross MacGregor Cody Mackenberg Lindsey Maddox Nicole Manno Krysta March Katie Marcks Santiago Martinez Melissa Mathon George Maxwell Daniel McCarthy Carter McCracken

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Lindsey McCulley Courtney McDaniel Shelby McDaniel Connor McDonnell Fionnuala McGirr Ashleigh McMaster Caitlin McVey Kathleen Mech Kay Medlock Sarah Meister Derek Meyer Taylor Mikesell Aimee Miller James Miller Lindsay Miller Rachel Miller Zarko Mladenovic Amanda Moehlenpah Eric Moll David Moreshead Heidi Morgan Bridget Moriarty Elisabeth Morlang Cassandra Morton Jessica Moss Romina Mueller Simbarashe Murengami Elisa Murray Eliza Murray Sean Murry Hannah Musket Kelsey Musson Kristy Myers Kelsey Nadler Kundai Nangati Jennifer Nester Christopher Nickler Jason Niemeier Jacob Niles Mackenzie Nye Kylie O’Brien Brooke Odenwald Nicole Ogden Samantha O’Keefe Anderson Oliva Clifford Olson Natalie Orf Joshua Payne Rebecca Peddicord Kalei Perdue Heather Pinson Emily Platt Amanda Pleimann Volodymyr Popil Katelyn Preuss Jessica Prichard Emily Pugh Bianca Ray Garrett Reeg

Melissa Reidelberger Sarah Roberts Elizabeth Robertson Rhealene Robertson Taylor Rohan Amanda Rohwedder Nicole Rottler Allisha Rounds Charis Rowland Kenneth Rozell Brian Rufkahr Natalie Alexandra Ruiz Ceron Kimberly Ruth Mehman Sadigov Natasha Sakovich Olivia Saldana Megan Sandbothe Donna Sandegren Sabrina Sayles Brooke Schaffer Heather Schlitt Case Kevin Schmalzried Cathy Schmidt Julia Schmidt Audrey Schroeder Sarah Schuette Lindsey Schweigert Justin Schwent Laine Scott Jonathon Sehr Cheryl Self Kelsey Shanks Ashley Shannon Genesis Shawkey Jennie Sheriff James Shilliday Cassandra Short Emily Sikorski Brittany Slais Jill Slais James Smith Jordan Smith Kelsey Smith Natalie Smith Myla Sparks Samantha Spegal Jocelyn Stange Bowen Steele Khrystyne Steele Maisie Stephens Amy Stober David Stocks Veronika Stouracova Logan Strain Allison Stuhlsatz Christa Sturdevant Daniel Sukup Alondra Sutton Julie Sydow

Julie Taylor Meredith Tharp Ashley Treaster Lindsay Trefney Anais Trinel Samantha Triplett Anders Truelson Joshua Tunnage Amela Turnadzic Amanda Turner Grace Turney Seth Tutera LoriAynn Underwood Jodi Urhahn Melissa Urspruch Christina Van Horn Cassondra VanDyke Mario Andres Vargas Carrasquilla Laura Varwig Tia Vernon Valerio Volga Kathleen Wagner Leigha Wagner Zachary Waldron Adelene Ward Anne Weaver Sarah Weber Maura Weis Katherine Welborn Rebecca Whisler Samuel Whitaker Hannah Wickham Amanda Wiese Traci Wiesner Adrienne Wilcoxson Kristin Wilder Elizabeth Wilhelm Sydney Williams Fabian Willskytt Andrew Woerther Stefanie Barbara Wollenberg Matthias Wood Micah Woodard Jennifer Woodruff Morgan Woolard Eric Wright Manuel Yabar-Davila Kristen Yeager Emily Yoder Kevin York Kyle York Elizabeth Young Tasha Zebrowski Kris Zeid Konrad Zuchowicz

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LindenLeader Award presented by Mr. Michael Tolman The LindenLeader Award is given in recognition of outstanding achievements in the Work and Learn Program at Lindenwood. The award is based on the quality of the student’s on-campus work, academic standing, and the recommendation of the student’s supervisor. 2011 Spring LindenLeaders Muslim Al-Yasseri Nicolette Andre Coeli Ayres Arthur Baillet Samantha Beedy Ammi Bell Julie Belter Rebecca Berin Julia Birkelo Hannah Black Gabrielle Blockton Chloe Bonnand Dustin Boogaart Eliza-Jane Buenger Krystal Carpenter Jessica Cassavar Colleen Cernik Kelly Conlin Amanda Curtis Courtney Davis Emilee Diak Megan Dillon Jonathan Ebbers Elizabeth Ebinger Nicole Ellis Amanda French Kelsey Galbraith Jordan Green Kylor Greene Jake Gregory Sarah Grover Florencia Guzman Brandon Hankins James Harrison Jasmina Hasanagic

Amelia Hodge Brittany Hoelscher Benjamin Huffman Joey Jackson Tyler Jenkins Catelyn Jones Cristian Kafie Jonas Kehrbaum James Kelley Esther Kennedy Joseph Kiefer Azra Kific Andrew Laposha Courtney Locke Rachel Loseman Alison Malloy Holley Marhanka Sara Mayfield Rodney Mays John Mcguinness Joshua Mehrhoff Lauren Meredith Lindsay Miller Clarissa Montgomery Anthony Norris Andrew Odehnal Lauramarie Olesnicki Dylan Palmer-Givan Carlos Panting Behnam Parvizi Erica Patton Adi Powell Olivia Radle Bianca Ray Kristen Rechtlich

Joshua Reeves Makenzie Riedle Elizabeth Robertson Danielle Rolla Ivey Rose Kelley Rosemann Haelle Roth Jaime Salsman Stephanie Scherer Timothy Schmidt Rachel Schuler Jamie Scoles Philip Shawver Ty Shearon Jennie Sheriff Stewart Shoemaker Rachel Spielmaker Chanta Starks Gabrielle Starks Kahla Stygar Megan Sutterer Jason Swaney Emily Trelow Charles Vanmeter Ashley Wallace Meghan Ward Katherine Weber Melissa Wilkinson Daniel Williams Jackie Williams Matthias Wood Tracy Woodside Jessica Wright Seth York Natalie Young

Alpha Lambda Delta Senior Certificate presented by Dr. Meredith Marsh This award is given to graduating Alpha Lambda Delta members who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average. Danielle Bonney Erika Harajiri Samuel Hou Ng Lydia Langley Emily Platt

Nicole Simms Kathleen Stachurski Ashley Stewart Arista Waite

Community Service Transcript Designation Program presented by Dr. Julie Turner Lindenwood University embraces community service as an extension of service-learning, which is a philosophy of experiential learning in which students participate in community service not only to meet the needs of the community, but also to develop their critical thinking skills, commitment to values, and skills for effective citizenship. Because of the value the University places on community service, students who achieve at least 500 hours of qualified community service during their time at Lindenwood University receive special recognition for this accomplishment. Lauren Bloomfield Staccy Lampkin Emily Spiller Sarah Brubaker Melissa McGhee Andrea Torrence Dayna Cookson Andria Musso Amanda Vogt Brittany Dow Katie Nelsen Tiffanie Williams Tara Kluesner Jennifer Powers

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Lindenwood Scholar Athletes presented by Mr. John Creer, Dean These student athletes have been designated Lindenwood Scholar Athletes for achieving outstanding grade point averages while participating in intercollegiate athletics. Scholar Athletes must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and the recommendation of their coaches.

Reem Abdalazem Mohamed Abdelkader Amy Ableidinger Leine Taguchi Agata Darla Ahlert Adam Aitken Catalina Albarracin Angulo Kelly Albers Stephen Aldred John Alexander Shawn Alli Austin Andersen Nathan Anderson Matthew Andreolli Abigail Andresen Nicklas Ankarstad Erin Anselman Brendan Appel Eileen Applegate Phillip Archer Allysson Arcibal Blake Arnette Josh Arras Daniel Ashlock Christopher Atteberry Rodney Atwaters Christian Averill Valentina Baena Echeverri Rachel Bailey Charles Bair Paul Baker Stephen Balint Shayla Barber Kailyn Baum Alex Bazzell Amanda Beardsley Austin Becker Austin Becker Gregor Becker Clarissa Behrmann Danielle Beishir Sarah Bell LeDwayne Bell Owen Belton Adam Benkendorf Phillip Benvenuto Zachary Bequette Elizabeth Bergmann Sophie Berman William Berner Rebecca Bernet Federica Bertolini Bryant Beykirch Kelsey Biggs Kayla Birke

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Julia Birkelo Emily Biscan Bradley Blair Krista Blankenship Christine Blecher Christine Blecher Jeremy Blondin Cassie Bluemner Joshua Bodie Ashley Boesch ChristianMagnusBohmanLangen Roger Bollman Martin Boltizar Katelyn Bonn Dustin Boogaart Michael Boos Talia Borg Paula Borges Costa Rodney Boring Christina Borowiak Caroline Bourlioux Tyler Bowman Ocean Boyd Matt Brandt Brittany Branstetter Daniel Breit Daniel Breit Ashley Bright Crystal Brooks Kayla Brooks Macy Bross Ryan Brown Lindsey Brown Patric Brown Clayton Brown Charles Buckman Cory Buehler Taylor Buehne Michael Bunton Dominic Buoni Victoria Burdon Muriel Burris Arthur Burton Bethany Burton Casey Calder Meghan Caldwell Michael Caldwell Whitney Calvin Katelyn Campa Alasdair Campbell Rodolfo Campinas Nina Caputa Nancy Carbia Stephanie Carey Joshua Carlyle

2011 Scholar Athletes Jack Carroll Brittani Carroll Sam Carter Kara Cashen Lauren Cato Jenna Cepe Yannis Chader Seannell Chambers Destiny Chaney Ryan Chaney Meghan Chase Lauren Chastain Candice Cherry Siu Nga Ching Siu Nga Ching Kourtney Chism Kourtney Chism Nathan Christen Brenden Church Meghan Cichelero Angela Cichelero William Clark Michael Clinton Thomas Cloonen Mike Cobb Bailey Cody Jesse Coffey Jesse Coffey Paul Colditz Travis Collard Eric Combs Diane Consiglio Ian Coppersmith Sarah Cordes Andrew Cornish Otavio da Costa Christopher Cox Aedryan Cox Benjamin Cozzi Storrie Cramer Katherine Crane Louis Crespo Joshua Cresswell McKenzie Crossley-Fei Nicholas Crouch Alexandra Crusha Trace Curvey Andrew Dahle Stephane Dal Soglio Guilherme Dalcin Devin Davis Erin De Jesus Elizabeth De Leeuw Tanya De Leeuw Severine Debeuf

Justine Decock Rachel Define Bianca DeHoyos Brett Denap Kacey Denny Kacey Denny Bridget Devereux Megan Dillon Blake Ditch Nidhal Djellouli Joshua Dolmage Cody Donati Yuvraaj Dookram JaDonna Dorsey Robert Dosterschill Cassandra Douglas Kaci Dowdy Adam Dowling Kristy Dreisewerd Connor Druhm Corey Duncan Joshua Dunn Sierra Dunn Rebecca Duran Rebecca Duran Trinity Durbin Abbey Echele Jessica Ecker Nicole Ellis Corey Ellzey Joshua Engberg Kyley Engstrom Alyssa Ennis Tyler Epstein Patricia Erb Efkan Eren Alyssa Esperum Ellen Fandry Trenten Farmer Madison Farrier Taylar Federhofer Alexander Fellows Joshua Fender Allison Fenster Haley Ferguson Maria Fernandez Kevin Ferry Kaci Fewkes Kaci Fewkes Travis Finan Joseph Fincher Joshua Fiorito Kristin Fischer Stacy Fischer Justine Fitzgerald

Danielle Fleuriot David Fonke Anthony Foppe Taylor Frame Mikayla Francese Victor Francoz Kali Frederick James Freeman Stephen Frichtl Matthew Friedhoff Sarah Fritsche Christopher Frye Sarah Fuenfgeld Patrick Fuist John Fuller Terah Fullman Terah Fullman Cody Furer Sophia Galati Amy Gammon Kendra Ganchar Cody Gang Thomas Gannon Gabriel Fernando Garcia da Rosa Pereyra Austin Garza Brianna Gedeon Paige Giancola Michael Gibson Lloyd Givens Zachary Glazer Andrea Glenville Devin Glover Johnson Jerome Gobert Hannah Gomez Rich Gonzalez Grant Gorczyca Laurent Goyette Demers Amanda Greene Ericka Gregware Ericka Gregware Ryan Griffin Catherine Griffin Kimberleigh Griffin Kallen Grim Justiene Groothuis Gustav Gropp Nicholas Grubbs Jason Gruss Ana Gullett Alexis Gutterman Alexis Gutterman Colin Hackworth Zak Hafner Stephanie Hale

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2011 Scholar Athletes (Continued) Asha Hall Cullen Halpin Thomas Hargrave Patrick Harrell Morgan Harrington John Harris Kayleigh Harrower Simon Harrsen Dale Hart Tariq Hasan Sarvinoz Hasanova Dillon Hawkins Christine Hehmeyer Courtney Heidorn Courtney Heidorn Justin Hellman Andrew Helmick Callie Henderson Jacob Heneisen Taylor Henke Kent Henry Jeremy Hentschke Ashley Hess Jessica Heuiser Stephanie Heutel McNein Hewitt Jacob Hill Gabriela Hitch Stephanie Hodge Brian Holsinger Taylor Holtmeyer Christopher Hooker Rachel Hopkins Tyler Houck Brian Hruby Timothy Huizinga Gina Hunziker Chris Hursey Holly Hutton Kelsey Hutton Andre Irigoyen Eric Isacsson Ivan Ivancic Adam Iwanow Christine Jack Brandon Jackson Adam Jackson Jacob Janes Ashlie Janish Ashlie Janish Tobias Jansson Emily Jennings Terrence Jimerson Jordan Johns Joshua Johns Brooke Johnson Emily Johnson Jacob Johnson

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Clarissa Johnston Bradley Johnston Kimberly Jordon Ashley Juby Jonathan Kacmarcik Diego Kafie Courtney Kassabaum Raminta Kazemekaityte Conor Keeley Jonas Kehrbaum Michael Keller Paige Kelly Stephen Kemp Kelsey Kennedy Paul Kerr Bryan Kertz Elizabeth Key Kristie Keys Christa Khatcherian Wayne Kidd Emma Therese Klockare Samantha Knight Jeremy Koenig Justin Koger Katherine Kolisch Morgan Kovachevich Steven Kowalczyk Val Krause Victoria Krause Kristijan Kristo John Krodinger Bruce Kroeker Tommy Krueger Brandon Kunkel Zachary Kurzejeski Tanya Kusse Kayla Kutinac Justin Lafser Kaycee LaGarce Daniel Lake Austin Lamm Chelsea Landeck Kristine Langley Viktor Langsved Erica Lathangue Timothy Laubacker Ashley Lautner Ashley Lautner Andrew Lawrence Rachel Lawshe Alyssa Layton Marissa Lehnig Caleb Lence Kendra Lewis Lindsey Lickenbrock Bjorn Lindberg Ana Maria Llosa Brett Lobreau

Courtney Locke Matthew Loewen Jessica Long Brennan Longwell Alejandro Lopez Zachary Loraine Henry Lovelace Victoria Lowe Kaitlynn Lowrie Michael Ludgate Sarah Lukas Melissa Luley Scott Lyons Gregory MacAulay Ross MacGregor Brennan Mach Elena Macia Elena Macia Lindsey Maddox Nathan Maeys Kelly Mahoney Marissa Mantia Hugo Maradiegue Holley Marhanka Diego Pedro Marino Baillo Bailey Marshall William Martin Santiago Martinez Taylor Matheny David Mathias Raphael Mattos RaShad May Jillian Mcbride Jonathan Mccomb Carter McCracken Lindsey McCulley Shelby McDaniel Benjamin McGraw Benjamin McGraw John Mcguinness Cameron McKay Mark Mckenzie Hannah McKeon Wayne McRoberts Rachel McWhorter Mauricio Medina Jeremy Meletti Romain Menard Lindsay Menn Alex Meraz James Miller Andrew Mills Ian Milster Enrico Mirabelli Mark Mirth John Mitchell Matej Mitev Johanna Mohr

Emanuel Molinar Dana Moniger Michael Moore Christopher Moore Kaitlin Moore China Moore Kriston Moore Heather Morgan Heidi Morgan Bradley Morgan Bridget Moriarty Taylor Morrill Jacob Morris Jessica Moss Aubrey Moss Patrick Mouse Lauren Mueller Ali Mulvany Ali Mulvany Ali Mulvany Shannon Murphy Kundai Musarurwa Kelsey Musson Kundai Nangati Zachari Nannini Karin Natsubori Fukushima Quoc Nguyen De’Andre Nichols Tesril Nisbett Roberto Noboa Tello Megan Noe Megan Noe Renee Noltemeyer Timothy Norris Mackenzie Nye Kylie O’Brien Carlos Ocampo Carlos Ocampo Paul O’day Brooke Odenwald Kyle J O’Donnell Samantha O’Keefe Anderson Oliva Nicholas Orf Megan Orle Daniel Osmer Kyle Overby Joseph Owen Dylan Palmer-Givan Eleni Papadakos Kristen Papadakos Adam Papas Anne Park Paige Park Christie Parker Nebojsha Pavichevikj Zachary Pearman Allyson Peludat

Sydney Penrod Tiago Pereira Kimi Peterson Parks Peterson Andrew Peterson Jennifer Petzoldt Sterling Pfleiger Gregory Phillips Tristan Phillips Dettrick Pierzinski Robin Pirik Elizabeth Pivin Simona Placha John-Michael Plummer Justin Pollnow David Poole Ivan Potkonjak Adi Powell Chad Presson Rebecca Price Amy Puente Malach Radigan Brittany Ramirez Ashley Rebeck Brock Reed Garrett Reeg Bradley Reibold Cody Reid Samantha Rettell Amanda Richards Joshua Richards Masen Ridenhour William Riley Darrell Risinger Lindsey Ritenour Lindsey Ritenour Anthony Ritzman Devan Rivali Jessica Robbins Paulo Eduardo Rocha Jordan Roche Klas Rockberg Alexandrea Rodgers Zach Rodgers Jessica Rodrigues Dejan Roncevic Demi Roosman Dennis Roper Nicole Rose Kay Rosenhauer Thomas Ross Ashley Roth Alexander Roth Breanna Roth Nicole Rottler Nicole Rottler Joseph Roy Kenneth Rozell

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2011 Scholar Athletes (Continued) Renee Ruff Kennedy Rupp Stacy Russell Kimberly Ruth Erin Sage Colbei Sakuma Nicole Salvo Natallia Sanchez Megan Sandbothe Caitlyn Sandquist Caitlyn Sandquist Anthony Sarna JeVaughn Saunders JeVaughn Saunders Tristan Schachner Maria Schafer James Schenewerk Heidi Schertzer Gauthier Schilling Miranda Schlosser Matthew Schmack Kevin Schmalzried William Schmeisser Kayla Schmidt Timothy Schmidt Kaila Schrimpf Miranda Schrock Mark Schroeder Benjamin Schulte Evan Schulte Clinton Schulte Abby Schultehenrich Lindsey Schweigert Brynn Sebring Jonathon Sehr Ian Seibert Jacob Setchell Christopher Sevier Jacqueline Sewester Jacqueline Sewester Gerrico Shanklin Ashley Shannon Colin Sharpe Sarah Sharpe Genesis Shawkey Joanna Shelton Ai Shinohara

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Ai Shinohara Stewart Shoemaker Alyssa Showers Nenad Simic Simone Simmons Sara Simpson Thomas Sims Scott Siwicki Kelsea Slayden Adela Slovakova Kimani Smith Tiesha Smith Jerome Smith Logan Smith Kendall Smith Kramer Soderberg Victor Solla Monserrate Daniel Spink Daniel Spitler Ana Srbovska Kathryn St George Daniele Stabile Jocelyn Stange Todd Starks Deborah Starr Ryan Stehl Micah Steiner Justin Steller Whitney Sterns Amy Stober Veronika Stouracova Bryce Stout Jason Striegel Daniel Strike Steven Stroh Jessica Strother Adam Stroud Justin Stuebing Allison Stuhlsatz Margaret Stupakewicz Matt Sturdivant Michelle Sturtevant Dorel Sutherland Julianne Sutton Shanna Sutton Julie Sydow Courtney Tackett

Kelsey Talbot Crispin Tarango Nicholas Tate Jennifer Tenholder Brandon Thompson Heather Thompson Brandon Thompson Lauren Thrasher Alex Tilley Stephanie Tirman Bryan Tomac Jaime Toro Ashley Treaster Emily Trelow Kristina Trojahn Cory Trudell Marco Tscheschlok Marco Tscheschlok Kurt Tweedy Michael Tzianos Fernando Yoiti Ueda Yamazato Andrew VanDeven Cassondra VanDyke Melissa Vernon Eric Viehman Eric Viehman Mladen Viskovic Kelsey Vogler Laura Voorhees Gvozden Vukojevic Angela Vyborny Angela Vyborny Blake Wager Ashley Wahl Keenan Walker Elrich Walker Ashley Wallace Steven Wallace Casey Wallace Austin Walsh Michael Waradzyn Stephen Ware Michael Warren Lindsey Waters Lindsey Waters Lindsey Waters David Watson

Rebecca Weaver Blake Webb Jessica Webb Sarah Weber Kathryn Weber Lauren Wehmeier James West Samuel Whitaker Alexander White Alex Whittle Kyle Wilcut Abby Wilhelm Jeff Wilkins Ashley Will Stephen Willett Daniel Williams Randall Williams Geri Williams Fabian Willskytt Destini Wilson Gary Wilson Jamie Winchell Bailee Winkler Emily Winschel Brian Winters Henry Wisnewski Alexandra Witte Denise Wohldmann Jonathan Wong Dong Woo Jennifer Woodruff Randall Woods Brittany Wright Manuel Yabar-Davila Courtney Yates Nicholas Yegon Nicholas Yegon Krista Yoder Melissa Yount Patricia Zalenski Zachary Zambelli Kris Zeid Jeremy Zimmerly Kristina Zivkov Kristina Zobrist Print Zutavern

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Lindenwood University Honors College presented by Dr. Michael Whaley Honors scholars are students who are enrolled in the Honors College and have completed at least one course for Honors credit in pursuit of University Honors at graduation. 2011 Inductees Darla Ahlert Stephen Aldred Aleta Anderson Brittany Anello Christopher Atteberry So-Hyun Bae Maureen Bailey Amanda Bardwell Julian Barr Jessica Bock Roger Bollman Katelyn Bonn Dustin Boogaart Shane Bosillo Tyler Bowman Staci Bradford Ashley Brandmeyer Julia Brandt Emily Brocato Samantha Brown Cory Buehler Brent Burkemper Gary Burkhead Bethany Burton Rachel Butchko Jacey Caldwell Juliette Carvalho Colleen Cernik Sarah Chauvin Heather Christian Mary Clark Heather Collins Whitney Cornick Otavio da Costa Kelsey Crawford Sarah Crawford Zachary Crouch John Crowley Emily Culli Jonathan Cunningham Erin De Jesus John Downes Demetris Drummer Emily Eberlin Ryan Edelmann Yasmina El Kasmi Brandon Elliott Melinda Emge Denise Eudy

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Daniel Evans Ellen Fandry Blake Fields Brian Figus Cole Figus Julia Fioretto Stacy Fischer Marianne Fletcher Stephen Franklin John Gatermann Paula Gaudio Hillary Gokenbach Paul Gontarz Natalie Gowen Melissa Graham Kylor Greene Justiene Groothuis Yadira Guadamuz Amanda Haas Katrin Haller Foresta Hanson Jacquelyn Harris Dale Hart Brett Heniken Jacqueline Henke Kelsey Henke Natalia Hernandez Diaz Tatsuya Hirakawa Rick Hochfeld Samuel Hou Ng Benjamin Huffman Josiah Hull Jarred Jackson Joey Jackson Jessica Jaggie Janet Jara Robert Jetton Taylor Jewell Clarissa Johnston Jamie Keathley Christopher Kent Elizabeth Key Rian Kientzle Kenneth Kircher LaVonne Kirkland Natascha Koenig Katherine Kolisch Steven Kornfeld Tyler Kotthoff

Jessica Kovar Emily Kroner Nathaniel Laffoon Lydia Langley Alexander Larson David Lattimore Sarah Leach Colin Long Hannah Lovekamp Alyssa Mabry Gregory MacAulay Kari Madden Blake Massman Daniel McBain Lindsey McCulley Shelby McDaniel Frank McGhee Katie McGowan Caitlin McVey Jennifer Miinch Taylor Mikesell Emily Milligan Kaede Mimura Johanna Mohr Jasmun Moorehead Alyssa Morgan Jill Munsell Aeriel Niccum Luke Nurnberger Nicole Ogden Megan Orle Alanna Ott Jessica Patterson Rebecca Peddicord Kalei Perdue Volodymyr Popil Dana Porter Ryan Potter Jessica Preuschoff Danielle Promaroli Charis Railey Mathias Rausch Bianca Ray Lucas Ribeiro Jacqueline Riordan Rhealene Robertson Lindsay Rone Kimberly Ruth Jenifer Sabbert

Mehman Sadigov Natasha Sakovich Rachelle Sappington Annie Schaeffer Audrey Schroeder Mark Schroeder Ashley Schulte Sarah Schulte Laine Scott Brynn Sebring Heather Sego Jacob Setchell Kelsey Shanks Shaily Sharma Elin Sigurdson Miran Simunic Sydney Sobocinski Amanda Spaunhorst Daniel Spitler Kathleen Stachurski Maisie Stephens Amy Stober Timothy Sullins Alondra Sutton Maki Taniguchi Samantha Triplett Joshua Tunnage Amanda Turner Grace Turney Sophie Tyrey Melissa Urspruch Austin Vincent Lindsay Vollmar Angela Vyborny Scott Walker Adelene Ward Martin Wasag Brenda Weiss Katherine Welborn Koty Whitaker Hannah Wickham Traci Wiesner Adrienne Wilcoxson Melissa Wilkinson Randall Williams Isaac Lord Yamoah Emily Yoder Martin Zaldivar

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University Honors presented by Dr. Michael Whaley University Honors are bestowed on graduating seniors who are enrolled in the Honors College and have completed 24 hours of Honors credits, while maintaining a 3.3 GPA or above. 2011 Inductees Christopher Atteberry Denise Eudy Stephen Franklin Natalia Hernandez Samuel Hou Ng

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Lydia Langley Sarah Leach Rachel Miller Emily Milligan Jasmun Moorehead

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HONORS AND AWARDS Students in these categories have been selected by the division faculty because of their outstanding scholarship, interest and potential for contribution to their field. Genevieve Flowers Elementary Education Award presented by Dr. Frank Thouvenot This award is given for service to the School of Education and the University, involvement in education activities, and potential as a professional educator. Mr. Duane Flowers, a member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors, established this award in honor of his mother, a retired teacher.

James Povich

Larry Doyle Secondary Education Award presented by Dr. William Blackburn This award is given for service to the School of Education and the University, involvement in education activities, and potential as a professional educator. Dr. Doyle, a professional educator and former professor in the Lindenwood School of Education, established this award.

Nickola Nicholson

Joe and Nora Killian Physical Education Award presented by Dr. Annie Alameda This award is given for service to the Physical Education Department and the University, involvement in physical education activities, and potential as a professional educator. Vice President Richard Boyle and his wife, Karen, established this award in honor of Karen’s parents.

Andrew Elmendorf

Richard and Karen Boyle Special Education Award presented by Dr. Janis Freeman This award is given for service to the School of Education and the University, involvement in education activities, and potential as a professional educator. Dr. Richard Boyle, a professional educator and Vice President for Human Resources and Dean of Faculty at Lindenwood University, and his wife Karen, a former special education teacher and now a counselor in the Fort Zumwalt School District, established this award.

Emily Milligan

Lois A. Evans Gifted Education Award presented by Professor Mary Gismegian This honor is conferred upon the graduate student who exhibits the most outstanding ability to merge conceptual intelligence and creativity in the design of learning experiences or curricula for academically gifted students. Lindenwood President James D. Evans established this award in honor of his wife, a teacher and specialist in gifted education.

Janel Hubbard

Nancy Polette Early Childhood Education Award presented by Dr. Donna Nack This award is given for service to the School of Education and the University, involvement in education activities, and potential as a professional educator. Paul Polette established this award in honor of his wife Nancy, who has been a professional educator for over 50 years.

Jennifer Nutt

Sue Spellmann Graduate Award in Education presented by Dr. Terry Stewart This award is given to the graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and potential as a professional educator. Former Lindenwood University President Dennis Spellmann established this award in honor of his wife, a distinguished teacher.

Lori Elliott

Francis and Elizabeth Huss Graduate Award in Education Administration presented by Vice President Richard Boyle This award is given to the graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and potential as a professional school administrator. Dr. Francis Huss, a retired educator, and Mrs. Elizabeth Huss, a member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors, are benefactors of this award.

Kim Harris

Dorothy Doyle Library Science Award presented by Vice President Richard Boyle This award is given to the graduate student in library science who has demonstrated outstanding achievement or potential as a school librarian. Dorothy Doyle, a retired school librarian, is the benefactor of this award.

Sharon Tyhurst

Alvin M. Francis Award in Educational Leadership presented by Dr. Cynthia Bice This award is given to a first generation graduate student from rural roots. The student receiving this award has consistently demonstrated leadership traits of good character including honesty, wisdom, fairness, vision, creativity, approachability, academic competency, and administrative excellence. The Alvin M. Francis family established this award to honor the memory of Alvin M. Francis, a professional administrator, who held up the belief that rank does not confer privilege or give power, but imposes an awesome responsibility on those who have been blessed with the opportunity to lead.

Patricia Leitsch

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Lighthouse Consulting Doctor of Education in Administration Award presented by Dr. Stephen Sherblom This award is given to the outstanding graduate of the Doctor in Education program who has demonstrated superior leadership in the educational field. Dr. Larry Doyle, professional educator, established this award. Professional Counseling Award presented by Dr. Jan Munro This award recognizes high scholarship, leadership, and community service in the field of professional counseling. School Counseling Award presented by Dr. Sarah Patterson-Mills This award recognizes high scholarship, leadership, and community service in the field of school counseling.

Robb Watkins

Kevin McCulloch

Kimberly Mourey-O’Neill

Dorothy and Sterling Mollett Art Award presented by Professor Grant Hargate This award is given to the senior in art or art history who demonstrates outstanding work in the field of art and serves as a mentor and inspiration to other art students. Mr. Duane Flowers, a member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors, established this award in honor of his mother-in-law and father-in-law, patrons of the arts.

John Williams

Conover Award for Outstanding Male Music Student presented by Dr. Lorenzo Trujillo This award is presented to the student who shows promise in instrumental music. Candidates for the award are nominated by the members of the music faculty.

Chris Dressler

Lucette Stumberg Flanagan Award in Fine and Performing Arts presented by Dr. Lorenzo Trujillo This award is presented to the female student who achieves recognition for the highest standards associated with the study of instrumental music. This award is made possible by Lucette Stumberg Flanagan, an alumna of Lindenwood from the class of 1948.

Whitney Bell

Lectra Corporation Fashion Design Award presented by Professor Florence Dewan This award is named for the Lectra Corporation in recognition of its significant $3 million donation of state-of-the-art industry software. This honor goes to the student who has exhibited the most outstanding creative and academic talent and exceptional promise in the field of fashion design.

Lisa Leite

Theatre Award presented by Dean Donnell Walsh This award is given to the student who exhibits dedication to all aspects of the Theatre Department and has maintained a consistently outstanding grade point average in all subject areas throughout his or her academic career. James Magee II Award presented by Associate Dean Larry Quiggins The James Magee II Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of James Magee II, a Lindenwood student from the Class of 1988 who majored in the Performing Arts. The student selected for the annual scholarship will be majoring in and working toward a career in the performing arts. Dance Award presented by Professor Janet Strzelec This award is given to the student who demonstrates outstanding work in the field of dance and serves as a mentor and inspiration to other dance students.

Natalie Smith

David Moreshead

Kelly Ging

The Bruce Buck Honors Award for Achievement in Sculpture presented by Professor Grant Hargate This honors award recognizes the student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of sculpture; this award serves to recognize talent, leadership in design, and professional promise in the three-dimensional arts.The award is given in memory of Bruce Buck, a gifted artist and sculptor, whose teaching career included Lindenwood College for Women.

David Goodman

Video Award presented by Professor Ben Scholle This award is given for outstanding academic performance and dedicated and distinguished service in video production.

Clint Gersema

Martha Boyer Radio Award presented by Dean Mike Wall This award is given to a graduating senior for dedicated service to KCLC as well as for outstanding academic performance. It is named in memory of the esteemed professor who established the KCLC broadcast facilities in 1948 and retired in 1972.

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Alan Crook

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Public Relations Award presented by Dr. Curtis Billhymer This award is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance and potential as a professional in the field of public relations.

Maria Fernandez

Ledell Bitzer Communications Award presented by Dean Mike Wall This award is given to the senior who demonstrates outstanding academic performance and distinguished service in department activities. Mrs. Ledell Bitzer established this award. Her late husband, Ralph, was a communications attorney who represented KCLC during its power increase from 10 watts to 1,500 watts in the 1960s.

Micah Woodard

The Robert and Pauline Hammen Lifelong Learning Award presented by Professor Charlene Engleking This award recognizes high scholarship and the zealous pursuit of leadership and community service and is awarded to the outstanding male student engaged in degree-oriented lifelong learning. It is named in memory of Pauline Hammen, longtime Office Manager of the LCIE program, and her husband Robert.

Benjamin Heisel

Jean Fields Writing Award presented by Professor Spencer Hurst This award is named in memory of Jean Fields, who taught English at Lindenwood. It is presented to the freshman whose essay or creative writing is judged by the English faculty to be the best of the year.

Steven Finkle

Linda L. Ross Creative Writing Award presented by Professor Spencer Hurst This award, named in honor of Lindenwood alumna Linda Ross, is given to the sophomore, junior, or senior whose work in poetry, fiction, or drama is judged by the Lindenwood English faculty to be the best submitted.

Gary Burkhead

Howard Barnett Essay Award presented by Professor Spencer Hurst This award is named in memory of Dr. Howard Barnett, who taught English at Lindenwood. The award goes to the sophomore, junior, or senior student who, in the judgment of the English faculty, has written the best essay of the year. French Award presented by Dr. Nancy Durbin The recipient of the French Award is selected based not only on his or her outstanding academic achievement in the study of French language and literature, but also for a recognized interest in the acquisition of cultural proficiency, as well as enthusiastic dedication to the French program, including participation in extra-curricular cultural activities and efforts to encourage others in their pursuit of the language. Spanish Award presented by Professor Nancy Cloutier-Davis This award recognizes academic excellence in the study of the Spanish language and its rich worldwide cultural and literary heritage, together with the recipient’s enthusiastic support of the Spanish program and its extra-curricular activities. Schoenhard American Heritage Award presented by Dr. David Knotts This award is given to recognize outstanding achievement in the study of American values and character education as practiced through the Boone Campus programs of Lindenwood University. This award is made possible by William and Kate Schoenhard. Mr. Schoenhard is a former member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors. Harmon Religion Award presented by Dr. Alan Meyers This award recognizes academic excellence in the study of religion. This award is named in honor of the Rev. Dr. Lloyd B. Harmon, father of the late Lindenwood University Board Chairman Raymond Harmon and Professor Emerita Jeanne Harmon Huesemann. Dr. Harmon was a longtime chaplain and professor of religion at Lindenwood. Gary N. Shaw Business Administration Award presented by Dean Edward Morris This award is given to recognize and honor academic achievement and personal excellence in the study and practice of business. It was established by the children of Gary N. Shaw, member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors.

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Kyle York

Amanda Moehlenpah

Daniel Hutti

Amanda Moehlenpah

Kimberly Finoch

Natalia Hernandez

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George L. and Marie E. Weaver Honors Award presented by Associate Dean Roger Ellis This award recognizes outstanding achievement and potential as a professional in the field of business. The award was established by George and Marie Weaver.

Michelle Sturtevant

The Pals Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award presented by Professor James Elder This award honors academic accomplishments and professional potential as an entrepreneur. Mrs. Pals, alumna and former member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors, and Mr. Pals, businessman and community leader, established this award.

Whitley Huxhold

Joseph G. Mathews Sales and Marketing Award presented by Dr. Okey P. Onyia This award honors academic accomplishments, professional promise, and scholarly activities in the fields of business, marketing, and sales. Mr. Mathews, a member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors, established this award in the memory of his granddaughter, Mariah Sights Mathews.

Fabian Willskytt

Dennis C. Spellmann Nonprofit Administration Award presented by Professor Jack Beckerle This award recognizes academic excellence in the study of nonprofit administration as well as leadership in the American Humanics Student Association. This award is bestowed upon the individual with the greatest potential for becoming an outstanding human service professional. Dennis Spellmann established this award to promote the next generation of nonprofit leaders and was, himself, a pioneer graduate (1956) of the American Humanics Program. Otto-Janssen Family Human Resource Award presented by Dr. Renee Porter This award is given to recognize and honor academic achievement and personal excellence in the study and practice of human resource management.

Tara Kluesner

Vincent Godfrey

Lighthouse MBA Honors Award presented by Dean Edward Morris This award is given to the outstanding student in the Master of Business Administration program who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in the study of business and related fields.

David Kanning

Brown, Smith, Wallace LLC Award for Accounting presented by Professor Kim Brickler This award is given to a senior accounting major with a GPA of 3.5 or higher who is being recognized for outstanding academic potential as a profesional in the field of accounting.

Shannon Rigali

Beason Award for Retail Merchandizing presented by Professor Doug Cannon This award is given to a senior in business studies who demonstrates outstanding work in the field of retail merchandising. Board member Duane Flowers and his wife Linda established this award.

Laura Swearngin

Creole U. Flowers Award in Finance presented by Dr. Jim Boyd This award recognizes an outstanding senior studying in the field of finance. Board member Duane Flowers and his wife Linda have established this award in memory of Duane’s father. Mueller Graduate Award in Health Management presented by Vice President Julie Mueller This award is given to the graduate student who has demonstrated achievement in health management. This award was established by Julie M. Mueller, Lindenwood’s Vice President for Operations and Finance and Chief Operating Officer.

Joseph Fincher

Jill Buha

Bertha Floyd Lifelong Learning Award presented by Ms. Charlsie Floyd This award recognizes high scholarship and the zealous pursuit of leadership and community service among others engaged in degree-oriented lifelong learning. It is named in memory of the mother of Charlsie Floyd, community relations director at Lindenwood.

Lori Mennemeyer

The Edith Zanville Frontiers of Science Honors Award presented by Dr. Marilyn Patterson The Edith Zanville Frontiers of Science Honors Award is presented to the female student who has demonstrated imagination and intellectual curiosity in writing about science, technology, and the future. Drs. Holly and Rose Lyn Zanville (LC ‘68 and ‘66) and Harry Zanville, J.D., (Westminster ’70) established this award in honor of their mother.

Kristen Frederick

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Chemistry Award presented by Dr. Ricardo Delgado This award is given to the top scholar in chemistry who has demonstrated potential for future contributions to the discipline.

Pragya Manandhar

Biology Award presented by Dr. Ricardo Delgado The award is given to the student who has demonstrated the most outstanding scholarship, student leadership, example, and interest in the scholarly pursuits in biology.

Ashley Stewart

Pre-Professional Award presented by Dr. John Cawly This award is given to the student who has demonstrated the most outstanding scholarship, student leadership, and potential for future contributions in his or her chosen profession.

Joshua Tunnage

Robert Mulock Environmental Biology/Earth Science Award presented by Dr. John Cawly This award is given to a student who has demonstrated leadership and scholarly interest in the conservation and environmental sciences.

Jamie Gibison

C.W. Stewart Computer Science Award presented by Dr. Wojciech Golik This award is given to the outstanding student majoring in computer science who has demonstrated a high degree of skill and understanding of the subject.

Alasdair Campbell

LeRoy E. Evans Mathematics Award presented by Dr. Wojciech Golik This award recognizes outstanding achievement and academic excellence in the study of mathematics. The award was established by James. D. Evans, President of Lindenwood University, in honor of his father.

Nicole E. Ogden

T.R. Hughes Criminal Justice Award presented by Dr. Jeanie Thies This award recognizes the student who demonstrates humanitarian principles toward others, strives for excellence in all endeavors, and seeks to advance professionalism and just ideals within the criminal justice system. This award was established by St. Charles business leader Thomas R. Hughes, member of the Lindenwood University Board of Directors.

Jessica Smith

Ryan Guffey International Student Award presented by Dr. Ray Scupin This award is given to the international student who has shown exemplary academic achievement and made exceptional contributions to campus life at Lindenwood. It is named in honor of Lindenwood’s Assistant Vice President for Student Development and Special Projects, Dr. Ryan Guffey, who is also the Director of International Admission.

Makoto Yamasaki

The Rose Lyn Zanville Leadership and Character Award presented by Dr. Ray Scupin This award is for a student in interdisciplinary studies who has contributed to the field of international and global studies by demonstrating excellence in leadership and character, producing an empirical research study in the fields of leadership and ethics, or developing a leadership and character initiative to make a difference. The award is given in honor of Dr. Rose Lyn Zanville, Ph.D., by her sister Dr. Holly Zanville, Ph.D., both graduates of Lindenwood College for Women.

Lejla Kadric

Charlotte G. Evans Psychology Award presented by Dr. Colleen Biri This award is given to the student who has significantly contributed to facilitating interest in psychology through leadership, selection of events, and promotion of psychological activities. Dr. James D. Evans, President and Professor of Psychology at Lindenwood, established this award in honor of his mother.

John Gatermann

Social Work Award presented by Professor Debra Johnson This award recognizes the student who has demonstrated academic achievement and leadership in social work.

Sarah Brubaker

Dr. Donna Card Charron Philosophy Award presented by Dr. Rachel Douchant The Dr. Donna Card Charron Philosophy Award is given to the student who shows academic excellence in philosophy and a concern for what Dr. Charron called philosophy’s role as “reason in the world.” Dr. Charron was professor of philosophy at Lindenwood from 1989-2005. During that time she laid the foundation for the Philosophy Program, helped found the Honors Program and Honors College, and tirelessly promoted the classical tradition of liberal learning and culture.

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Emily Platt

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Jessie Bernard Sociology Award presented by Dr. Michael Stein This award is presented to an undergraduate student who has shown exemplary achievement in the field of sociology, including academic accomplishment and community activities.

Lydia Langley

Public Management Award by Dr. Joseph Cernik This award is given to the graduating senior with the highest GPA in public management.

Whitney Wilson

Rufus Easton Debating Society Award presented by Dr. Joseph Cernik Named for the father of Lindenwood founder Mary Easton Sibley, this award is given to students displaying excellent presentation skills in debate.

Taylor Morrill

David R. Williams Political Science Award presented by Dr. Joseph Cernik This award recognizes academic excellence in political science and encourages professionalism and creative performance in the conduct of government and related public service.

Caroline Brethauer

Pi Sigma Alpha Award presented by Dr. Joseph Cernik This award is given to the student who achieves high academic success, combined with service to the community.

Christopher Atteberry

Maria Leonard Alpha Lambda Delta Senior Book Award presented by Dr. Meredith Marsh This award is given to the graduating Alpha Lambda Delta member with the highest grade point average.

Emily Platt Kathleen Stachurski

Female Scholar Athlete Award presented by Dean John Creer This award is given to the outstanding senior female student who has excelled in academics at Lindenwood University and who has been a team leader in her athletic program.

Krista Blankenship

Male Scholar Athlete Award presented by Dean John Creer This award is given to the outstanding senior male student who has excelled in academics at Lindenwood University and who has been a team leader in his athletic program.

Alasdair Campbell

Robert and Gwendolyn Feuerbacher Greek Character and Service Award presented by Dan Bedell This award is given to fraternal men and women who have shown exemplary dedication to their brothers and sisters and embody the ideals of honor, loyalty, leadership and service to the University and the community. It is named in honor of Robert and Gwendolyn Feuerbacher, who are purvey of Greek principles and standards both regionally and nationally. Lindenwood Student Government Association President Award presented by President James D. Evans This award recognizes the leadership and contributions of the president of the Lindenwood University Student Government Association. Lindenwood Student Government Association Awards These awards are given to those selected by the Lindenwood Student Government for leadership, community building, and outstanding contribution to the University. Organization of the Year LSGA Outstanding Student Project InterVarsity-Human Trafficking Awareness Distinguished Service Award ACB-New Heights-Recognized by city of Wentzville Student of the Year Award Joseph Thorp

Erin Verble

Daniel Bedell

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Easton Award presented by Vice President Jann Weitzel This award, named in honor of Lindenwood University founder Mary Easton Sibley, is given to a female senior who exemplifies the ideals of scholarship, leadership, loyalty, and service to the University and the community. The award is sponsored by the Lindenwood Student Government Association and the Alumni Association.

Lydia Langley

Sibley Award presented by Vice President Jann Weitzel This award, named in honor of Lindenwood University founder Major George C. Sibley, is given to a male senior who exemplifies the ideals of scholarship, leadership, loyalty, and service to the University and the community. The award is sponsored by the Lindenwood Student Government Association and the Alumni Association.

Joseph Thorp

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A reception immediately follows the program. The Lindenwood University Honors Convocation Program is made possible by the generosity of alumni and friends. For more information on how to establish an honors award, please contact the Development Office at (636) 949-4903.

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THE LINDENWOOD EDGE – GET IT! Having the Lindenwood EDGE means to be . . . Educated

• Informed by the liberal arts and sciences • Prepared for a modern career • Engaged in lifelong learning

Disciplined

• Principled and values-based • Self-starting • Others-centered

Global

• Inter-culturally informed • Open-minded • Internationally connected

Effective

• Compellingly expressive • Workplace proficient • Leadership destined

Congratulations to this year’s Honors Students for having the EDGE!

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