by
Susan Sullivan | Apr 17, 2019
KEGAN MAIN, a graduate of Batesville High School, received several recognitions during the event. This fall, Kegan will enter the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program at Marian. Students, alumni, family members, friends, and faculty gathered in the Marian University Theatre Sunday, April 14 to recognize dozens of outstanding students for their work during the 2018-19 academic year.
The ceremony was part of the university's 43rd Annual Student Achievement Awards. Nearly 100 undergraduates were honored for exceptional academic, athletic, campus ministry, student life, and other accomplishments. A total of 64 awards were made.
The event was followed by a reception in Alumni Hall. Music was provided by the university's saxophone quartet.
Academic Awards
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Department of Art and Design Award of Excellence
Sister Dolorita Carper Award of Achievement in Art
Outstanding Senior in Communication
Outstanding Senior in English
- Katherine Timmermann
- Brandilyn Worrell
Sister Stella Gampfer Award for Outstanding ENG 112 Portfolio
Dorothy Day Award for Community-Engaged Writing
Goethe Institute Book Award for Students of German
- Lisa Hess, freshman
- Olivia Thomas, sophomore
- Noelle Jester, junior
- Michael Jeffries, senior
Senior Award for Outstanding Achievement in Spanish
- Lucas Brown, major
- Rebecca Doyle, minor
Senior Award for Outstanding Achievement in French
The Alliance Francaise d’Indianapolis Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Study of French
Sister Mary Carol Schroeder Memorial Award
Dexter Massey Memorial Award
Sister Adele Zahn Award for Excellence in Humanities
- Ruthann Gorrell
- Sarah Hershberger
- Gregory Romer
- Sarah Tippenhauer
- Claire Zink
Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics
Senior Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music
Joseph N. Hingtgen Distinguished Senior in Psychology Award
Theatre Department Senior Service Award
Theology Award
Philosophy Award
Senior Biology Recognition of Excellence Award
- Ruthann Gorrell
- Kegan Main
Purichia Recognition of Excellence in Biology Award
American Institute of Chemists Award
Sister Mary Rose Stockton Excellence in Chemistry Award
- Evelyn Diagostino
- Nathan Dimmitt
- Jenna Hedlund
- Taylor Kowalski
- Breea Liette
- Allyson McAtamney
- Grace McIntyre
- Matthew Morand
- Teodora Simion
- Emily Varrasso
Outstanding Achievement in Engineering
BYRUM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Financial Executives International Award
Henry K. Engel Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Donald A. Fleming Family Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Sister Laurita Kroger Award
Ken Elmendorf Outstanding Graduate in Business Administration
Ken A. Elmendorf Scholarship
Joseph P. Greenlee Accounting Endowed Scholarship
Geraldine and Robert Decraene Scholarship
Becher Family Accounting Endowed Scholarship
James R. Ellswroth Endowed Scholarship
KLIPSCH EDUCATORS COLLEGE
Senior Award for Outstanding Achievement in Elementary Education
Senior Award for Outstanding Achievement in Secondary Education
Academic Achievement Award for Outstanding Student in Exceptional Needs Education
Rosanne Pirtle Kindergarten Award
Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Outstanding Future Educator Award for Elementary Education
Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Outstanding Future Educator Award for Secondary Education
Academic Achievement Award for Service to English Language Learners
Master’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Elementary Education
Master’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Secondary Education
Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Outstanding Future Educator Award Master’s Level
LEIGHTON SCHOOL OF NURSING
Nursing Academic Excellence Award: Traditional Program
Nursing Academic Excellence Award: Accelerated Program
Nursing Leadership Award: Campus Program
Nursing Leadership Award: Accelerated Online Program, St. Vincent Indianapolis
Nursing Leadership Award: Accelerated Online Program, St. Thomas Nashville
Nursing Leadership Award Accelerated Program St. Vincent Indianapolis
Nursling Leadership Award Accelerated Program St. Thomas Nashville
EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE
Outstanding Senior in Exercise Science
- Morgan Hayse
- Lucas Sullivan
- Anna Tucker
Outstanding Senior in Sport Performance
Co-Curricular Awards
Marian University Aspiring Leader Award
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Leadership
- Taylor Kowalski
- Erynne Pope
- Jomar Seals
- Hannah Vandermel
- Anna Wall
- Lucas Wallace
Student Government Association Leadership Award
Resident Assistant Distinguished Service Award
Athletic Academic Awards
M-Club Senior Scholar-Athlete Awards
Campus Ministry Awards
Missionary Character Award
- Mary Sarah Mugumya
- Willis Overton
Rich Worship Award
Education for Justice Award
- Madeline Lees
- Margaret Verhiley
Franciscan Values Award
- Robert Gilmore
- Ruthann Gorrell
- Katherine Timmermann
Diana and John Sweany Maid and Knight of Marian Memorial Spirit Award Nominees
Maids
- Paula Angarita Rivera
- Courtney Denney
- Lilandra Lestz
- KaLynn Terrell
- Anna Wall
Knights
Alumni Association Awards
Distinguished Senior Award Nominees
- Daniela Alvarez
- Alexis Annee
- Paula Angarita Rivera
- Catherine Berghoff
- Ruthann Gorrell
- Abigail Jordan
- Kylee Kasper
- Kegan Main
- Catherine Schmidt
- KaLynn Terrell