2025 Simpson College Honors Convocation

Each spring, the Simpson community gathers in Smith Chapel to celebrate student achievement. This academic year’s Honors Convocation was held Wednesday April, 23.

Over 50 students were recognized for their outstanding achievements. Below is the full list of awards.

 

Division A

Department of Computer Science and Mathematics

Outstanding Senior in Computer Science – Brandon Barkey and Simon Lewiston

Outstanding Senior in Computer Information Systems – Simon Lewiston

Outstanding Senior in Management Information Systems – Chance Gibbons

Outstanding Senior in Data Science – Katelyn Smith

Outstanding Senior in Mathematics – Anthony Potratz

 

Department of Multimedia Communication, Graphic Design, and Speech & Debate

Outstanding Senior in Marketing Communication – Maddie Hays

Outstanding Senior in Multimedia Journalism – Kenzie Van Haaften

Outstanding Senior in Interactive Media – Andrew Wolff

Outstanding Senior in Graphic Design – Kate Minette

 

Department of Business, Accounting and Economics

Outstanding Senior in Management – Elizabeth Conroy

RJ Samson CEO (Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization) Award – Michael Madeira

Lisle C. Wilson Outstanding Junior – Mitchell Dickson

Heckert Award for Outstanding Senior in Economics – Claire Schmitz

Institute of Management Accountants – Grace Richey

Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants – Emma Winterboer

 

Division B

Department of Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Services and Political Science

Everett Laning Award in Sociology – Isabella Serrano

Outstanding Senior in Criminal Justice – Marcus Kolesar

Outstanding Senior in Human Services – Brooklyn Ecklin

Fred Jones Outstanding Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Graduate Award – Kylee Bass

Outstanding Senior in Political Science – Ilianna Murphy

 

Department of Literature, Language and Culture

Outstanding Senior in English – Angel Schewe

Clerk’s Award – Lily Garlich

Larry Stewart Award in Literature – Ella McNamee

Nancy St. Clair Prize – Addi Thomas

Outstanding Senior in Spanish – Noel Roberts

 

Department of History, Philosophy and Religion

Owen Duncan Award in History – Izzy Brown

Joe Walt Senior History Award – Anaka Wamstad-Evans

Roger Betsworth Prize for Outstanding Senior in Religion – Sarah Roberts

Norman Thomas Outstanding Senior in Philosophy – Ryan Magalhaes

Outstanding Senior in Humanities – Hannah Curtis

 

Division C

 Department of Natural Science

Mildred Wilson Science Award – Kate Huisinga

Doft Science Honor Awards (Rising Seniors) – Andrew Dowd, Lili Duckmann, Mya Jansen, America Jarillo-Montero, Kayla Jensen, Jared Oosterhuis, and Jenna Woodward

Doft Science Honor Awards (Rising Juniors) – Madeline Barker, Ashley Cannon, Matthew Dietrich, Meredith Downs, Moises Gonzalez Garcia, Audrey Gordon, Coilee Hynek, Chloe Jamieson, Darian Konrad, Lizzy Orey, Ella Pippert, Evalyn Resnick, D.D. Toyomura, and Brennan Voss

Jordan Science Achievement Award – Dayton Gatewood

 

Department of Chemistry and Physics

Outstanding Senior in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Forensics – Sam Derning

Outstanding Student in General Chemistry – Brody King

 

Department of Biology, Environmental Science and Psychology

Margaret L. Watson Award in Biology (senior) – Bre Hinson

Margaret L. Watson Award in Biology (junior) – Alivia Eaton

Outstanding Senior in Environmental Science – Blake DePhillips

Hiram Doty Research Award – Paul Llamas

Outstanding Freshman in Biology – Olivia Hedary

Carl Halgren Certificate of Excellence in Psychology – Maude Steinbeck

 

Department of Sport Science and Health Education

Outstanding Senior in Sport Administration – Teghan Booth

Outstanding Senior in Health & Exercise Science – Kasey Shanahan

Bob Nutgrass Physical and Health Education Award – Hailey Kowzan and Morgan Pietig

Outstanding Senior in Healthcare Administration – Teryn Shields and Kate Kriegel

 

Division D

Department of Theatre Arts

Cornerstone Awards – Maddie Gunzenhauser, Hannah Larsen

Outstanding Senior in Theatre Arts – Kenneth Norris

 

Department of Music

Frank Barrows Award – Lyza Cue and Olivia DiBari

Music Performing Honors – Noel Roberts

 

Department of Teacher Education

Leadership in Education – Tori White

Outstanding Senior in Elementary Education – Jordyn Foelske

Outstanding Senior in Secondary Education – Angel Schewe

Outstanding Graduate Student – Charlsie Dougherty

Dr. Donna Helble ’71 Award Winner for Outstanding Junior in Education – Evan Reha

 

General Recognition

Volunteer of the Year Award – Sarah Roberts

Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Emerging Leader Award – Aidan Jones

Women’s and Gender Studies Outstanding Scholarship Award – Breanna Drahota

Women’s and Gender Studies Activism Award – Devan Mongar

EG Booth Award – Hailey Kowzan

Barborka Award – Haley Rasmussen

President’s Award in Human Relations – Nadia Murobyi

Distinguished Research Award –  Jeremy Griffin, Assistant Professor of English

 

Honorary and Professional Societies and Other Recognition and Awards

Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honor Society)

Seniors: Hannah Curtis, Katherine Hendrickson, David Hollingsworth, Elijah Keopuhiwa-Carvalho, Bodhi Mains, Anaka Wamstad-Evans

Juniors: Skyler Blessman, Izzy Brown, Joe Degen, Kaleb Harvey, Nick MacKrell, Jake Lamb,

Jenna Woodward

Sophomores: Mya Postel

 

Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society)

Seniors: Ryan Corcoran, Carson Cummings, Taylor Kouski, Ilianna Murphy, Savannah Skaggs

Juniors: Ava Carder, Nicola Catchpole, Joe Degen, Connor Slack, Ashlyn Steen, Jake Sweeten

 

Psi Chi (International Honorary Society of Psychology)

Seniors: Anna Schewe, Maude Steinbeck, Ellie Gray, Savannah Skaggs, Sarah Roberts

Juniors: Carlee Neil, Makena Morris, Ignacio Aguado Herranz, Emma Sedlock, Alizabeth Orey

Sophomores: Abigail Pope, Emily Wilshusen, Ella Glawatz

 

Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society)

Seniors: August Albertson, Ryan Corcoran, Carson Cummings, Hannah Curtis, Angel Schewe, Kalen Stefanick, Addi Thomas, Anja Waugh