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Each spring, the Simpson community gathers in Smith Chapel to celebrate student achievement. This academic year’s Honors Convocation was held Wednesday April, 19.
Over 50 students were recognized for their outstanding achievements. Below is the full list of awards.
Division of Visual and Performing Arts
- Cornerstone Award - Kenneth Norris
- Outstanding Senior in Theatre Arts - Wendy Soto
- Frank Barrows Award - Jillian Wells
- Sven and Mildred Lekberg Music Award - Lyza Cue and Leah Wilson
Division of Social Sciences
- Outstanding Senior in Political Science - Scout Peery
- Everett Laning ’53 Award in Sociology - Kaytee Van Clark
- Outstanding Senior in Criminal Justice - Jeff Rasmussen
- Outstanding Senior in Human Services - Adria Fullerton
Division of Natural Sciences
- L. Mildred Wilson Science Award - Jake Gioffredi
- Doft Science Honor Awards - Rising Seniors - Brandon Barkey, Maggie Fitzpatrick, Daniel Garcia, Chance Gibbons, Breana Hinson, Simon Lewiston, Bailey Petersen, Anthony Potratz, Katelyn Smith, Jace Howard, Elizabeth Conroy, Layna Depping, Paul Llamas, Blake DePhillips, Sam Derning, and Andrew Wolff
- Doft Science Honor Awards – Rising Juniors - Kate Huisinga, Jared Oosterhuis, Jenna Woodward, America Jarillo-Montero, Kayla Jensen, Lilianna Duckmann, and Jackson Shaffer
- Jordan Science Achievement Award - Clarissa Huisman
- Outstanding Senior in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Forensics - Kacie Cowman and Clarissa Huisman
- Outstanding Students in General Chemistry - Meredith Downs and Evalyn Resnick
- Margaret L. Watson Awards in Biology - Senior: Audrey Arnold and Junior: Breana Hinson
- Outstanding Senior in Environmental Science - Wyatt Heisterkamp
- Hiram Doty Research Award - Harrison Eckard-Garrett
- Outstanding Freshman in Biology - Evalyn Resnick
- Outstanding Seniors in Computer Science - Christina Dietrich and Clarissa Huisman
- Outstanding Seniors in Computer Information Systems - Zach Wemhoff and Jeffrey Roberts
- Outstanding Senior in Management Information Systems - Sam Greving
- Outstanding Seniors in Data Science - Christina Dietrich and Jeffrey Roberts
- Outstanding Senior in Mathematics - Lara Kallem
Division of Humanities
- Leopold Award in History - Skyler Blessman, Nick MacKrell and Jenna Woodward
- Joe Walt Senior History Award - Andrew Gibb
- Outstanding Senior in English - Katherine Robey
- Clerk’s Award - Maddy Gunzenhauser
- Larry Stewart Award in Literature - Angel Schewe
- Nancy St. Clair Prize - Katherine Robey
- Roger Bettsworth Prize for Outstanding Senior in Religion - Max Cleveland
- Norman Thomas Outstanding Senior in Philosophy - Trenity Rosenberg
- Outstanding Senior in World Languages and Culture Studies - Madeline Petersen
Division of Education and Sport and Health Sciences
- Outstanding Senior in Sports Administration - Elise Boulton
- Outstanding Seniors in Health & Exercise Science - Audrey Arnold and Paisley Kintigh
- Bob Nutgrass Physical and Health Education Award - Hannah Hron and Jade Tejada
- Outstanding Pre-Nursing Student in Health & Exercise Science - Caroline Pellett
- Leadership in Education - Gracie Swick
- Outstanding Senior in Elementary Education - Lani Mears
- Outstanding Senior in Secondary Education - Katie Robey
- Outstanding Graduate Student - Ashley Allen
- Dr. Donna J. Helble ’71 Award Winner for Outstanding Junior in Elementary Education - Jordyn Foelske
Division of Business Administration and Multimedia Communications
- Outstanding Senior in Marketing Communication - Caleb Geer
- Outstanding Senior in Multimedia Journalism - Kyle Werner
- Outstanding Senior in Management - Hailey Cooper
- R. J. Samson CEO (Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization) Award - Maddie Waddingham
- Lisle C. Wilson Outstanding Junior - Grace Richey
- Feyerharm Award for Outstanding Junior - Emma Winterboer
- Heckert Award for Outstanding Senior in Economics - Coby Bouchard
- Institute of Management Accountants - Katherine Oosterhuis
- Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants - Marc Medici and Trent Pelzer
- Outstanding Senior in Health Services Leadership - Macy Kuhns
General Recognition
- Volunteer of the Year Award - Karissa Steinke
- Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Emerging Leader Award - Jack Campbell
- Women’s and Gender Studies Program Scholarship Award - Scott Krueger
- Women’s and Gender Studies Program Activism Award - Kalen Stefanick
- EG Booth Award - Lani Mears
Honorary and Professional Societies and Other Recognition and Awards
Alpha Psi Omega (National Theatre Honor Society)
- Seniors: Keith Dittmer, Sabrina Erickson, Michelle Pritchard-Hall, Wendy Soto, Wyatt Heisterkamp
- Juniors: Haley Brummet, Lyza Cue, Maggie Fitzpatrick, Taylor Kouski, Abby Hintz, Kenneth Norris
- Sophmores: Dorian Burke, Cade Clark
Alpha Sigma Lambda (National Adult Student Honor Society)
- Natalie Alexander, Parker Anderson, Dawn Brandt, Michael Brees, Adrienne Lamaak, Nina Pack, LaShana Milburn, Sherri Thornton-Stajcar
Beta Beta Beta (National Honorary Biology Society)
- Seniors: Maddie Allen, Audrey Arnold, Elly Flaherty, Wyatt Heisterkamp, Kylie Jones, Jenna Pfeiffer.
- Juniors: Amelia Bothwell, Elizabeth Conroy, Dayton Gatewood, Breana Hinson, Abby Jennings, Paul Llamas, Ava Lowden
Epsilon Sigma
- Seniors: Audrey Arnold, Elise Boulton, Kacie Cowman, Christina Dietrich, Clarissa Huisman, Lani Mears, Marc Medici, Summer Pasutti, Scout Peery, Tierney Perkins, Jeffrey Roberts, Katherine Robey, Madison Wiertzema
- Juniors: Carson Cummings, Breana Hinson, Emma Winterboer
Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honor Society)
- Seniors: David Hollingsworth, Masumo Mwenyi
- Juniors: Hannah Curtis, Katherine Hendrickson, Bodhi Mains, Anaka Wamstad-Evans
- Sophomores: Skyler Blessman, Joe Degen, Nick MacKrell, Jenna Woodward
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society)
- Seniors: Zach Harnden, Scott Krueger, Abby Meyer, Scout Peery, Madeline Petersen, Jessica Stringers
- Juniors: Ryan Corcoran, Carson Cummings, Abby Fry, Taylor Kouski, Ilianna Murphy, Tierney Perkins, Savannah Skaggs
- Sophomores: Ava Carder, Joe Degen
Psi Chi (International Honorary Society of Psychology)
- Seniors: Kylie Banouvong, Max Cleveland, Iman Ghalibaf, Jadyn Mortenson, Jenna Pfeiffer, Elise Skelton, Jaci Versluis
- Juniors: Ellie Gray, Makena Morris, Carlee Neil, Grace Porath, Sarah Roberts, Anna Schewe, Savannah Skaggs, Maude Steinbeck
- Sophomores: Madalyn Smith
Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society)
- Seniors: Ryan Corcoran, Hannah Curtis, Summer Pasutti, Katherine Robey, Angel Schewe, Kalen Stefanick, Adrienne Thomas, Anja Waugh
- Juniors: Holly Albertson, Carson Cummings