MGA Recognizes Students for Academic Achievements
Author: News Bureau
Posted: Monday, April 6, 2015 2:46 PM
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Pressroom | Honors/Awards | Students
Macon, GA
Nadine Epperson of Kathleen was named the 2015 President’s Scholar, the highest award given to a graduating senior. Epperson is graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in new media and communication. Each year, the President’s Scholar is selected by Middle Georgia State’s president based on exceptional academic achievement, involvement in student life and promise of a successful future. Graduating summa cum laude with a 3.97 GPA and now working as a marketer for WinShape Camps in metro Atlanta, Epperson served as editor-in-chief of The Statement student newspaper at MGA for two years.
Sarah Hollifield of Bonaire was named the 2015 Academic Recognition Day Scholar. She will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in information technology. The Academic Recognition Day Scholar is chosen each year from a select group of students who demonstrate high academic achievement and strong commitment and service to their college and community. Among other accomplishments, Hollifield has designed a game – “Digital Forensics Interactive – as a teaching tool to assist students in learning the basics of conducting digital forensics investigations. Her game has gained professional recognition in the IT world.
Here are the other academic awards presented at the 2015 Honors Convocation:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
• Department of English
Outstanding Academic Excellence in English, Traditional Track (B.A.)
Patricia Harrison, Macon
Outstanding Academic Excellence in English with Teacher Certification (B.A.)
Salina Patterson, Kathleen
• Department of History and Political Science
Outstanding Academic Excellence in History (B.A.)
Joshua Maddox, Macon
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) History Award
Caroline Knight, McRae
T.J. McCommon Award
Andrew Shoulta, Warner Robins
• Department of Mathematics
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Mathematics (B.S.)
Demetrice Lyles, Warner Robins
Academic Excellence in Mathematics with Teacher Certification (B.S.)
Regina Hornung, Macon
• Department of Media, Culture, and the Arts
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Art (A.A.)
Colin Penndorf, Macon
Academic Excellence in Communication Studies (A.A.)
London Ivey, Eastman
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Foreign Language (A.A.)
Philip Fernandez, Kathleen
Outstanding Academic Excellence in General Studies (A.A.)
Mitchell Frye, Warner Robins
Academic Excellence in Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
Victoria Cauley, Gray
Academic Excellence in Music (A.A.)
Michael Roark, Byron
Outstanding Academic Excellence in New Media and Communications (B.A.)
Hailey Henderson, Perry
• Department of Natural Sciences
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Natural Sciences (B.S.)
Richard McLendon Jr., Forsyth
• Department of Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Academic Excellence in Criminal Justice (B.S.)
Shawn Criss, Byron
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Psychology (B.S.)
Austin Jones, Dudley
Academic Excellence in Public Service (B.S.)
Warren Smith, Macon
SCHOOL OF AVIATION
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Air Traffic Management
Stephen Eure, Fayetteville
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Aircraft Structural Technology
Christopher Howard, Chauncey
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Technology
Gary Hermsmeier, Griffin
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Aviation Management (B.S.)
Zachery Harness, Senoia
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Flight Management, Fixed Wing or Helicopter (B.S.)
Jordan Thomae, Toccoa
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Academic Excellence in Accounting (B.S.)
Caroline Kogut-Butler, Warner Robins
Academic Excellence in General Business (B.S.)
Deirdre Davis, Juliette
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Management (B.S.)
Tyrell Hamby, Byron
Academic Excellence in Marketing (B.S.)
Kaleb Clark, Macon
Academic Excellence in Production/Operations Management (B.S.)
Aaron Blackwell, Warner Robins
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Early Childhood Special Education (B.S.)
Victoria Lippert, Kathleen
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Middle Grades Education (B.S.)
Alex Dady, Kathleen
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
• Department of Health Services Administration
Academic Excellence in Health Management (B.S.)
Sydney Hawthorne, Conyers
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Health Services Administration (B.S.)
Jessica Fisher, Kathleen
• Department of Nursing
Academic Excellence in Nursing (A.S.N.)
Melinda Fussell, Eastman
Academic Excellence in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Kelsi Lucas, Byron
Jesmin Smith, Warner Robins
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Angelique Lestagez, Avondale Estates
• Department of Occupational Therapy
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.S./O.T.A.)
Sheree Law, Cochran
• Department of Respiratory Therapy
Academic Excellence in Respiratory Therapy (A.S.)
Melissa Kutay, Centerville
Academic Excellence in Respiratory Therapy (B.S.)
Coralia Odio, Columbus
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Academic Excellence in Gaming Design & Development (B.S.)
William Hill, Warner Robins
Academic Excellence in Information Assurance & Security (B.S.)
Janiquia Washington, Warner Robins
Academic Excellence in Integrated Digital Media (B.S.)
Kevin Sutor, Duluth
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Network Technology and Administration (B.S.)
Charles Barnes, St. Augustine, FL
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Software Development (B.S.)
Brandon Beringer, Warner Robins
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Information Technology (B.S.)
Sarah Hollifield, Bonaire
SPECIAL AWARDS
• Georgia Academy of Aviation, Mathematics, Engineering & Science (GAMES)
Freshman Year GAMES Student with Highest GPA
Sean Warren, Warner Robins
Sophomore Year GAMES Student with Highest GPA
Faye Chu, Brunswick
• Athlete Award
Athlete with Highest GPA
Samantha Silva, Eatonton
HONORS PROGRAM GRADUATES
An associate’s degree student who completes four Honors Program courses with a grade of “B” or better and has an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 is designated an Honors Program Graduate:
Taylor Fenimore, Bonaire
Tiffany Souther, Macon
A bachelor’s degree student who completes eight Honors Program courses with a grade of “B” or better and has an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 is designated an Honors Program Graduate:
Sarah Hollifield, Bonaire
Nadine Epperson, Kathleen
Stephanie Miller, Macon
Eiline Epperson, Kathleen
Honors Discipline Curriculum Graduate
Jessica Bennett, Warner Robins
Honors Discipline Graduate
Sarah Hollifield, Bonaire