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ACADEMIC HONORSCONVOCATION 2020

Recognizing the Academic Achievementsand Honors of Otterbein Students

APRIL 22, 2020

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Remarks

Otterbein Love SongWords by Celia Ihrig Grabill/Music by Grant Grabill, Class of 1900

These are extraordinary times we have faced this semester. We didn’t imagine this reality that we’re in now — working and studying from home as, collectively, we fight a virus that has touched every country, every family, and every life in some way. Yet, what you’ve accomplished in adapting and adjusting to these realities is real — and it matters to all of us.

We didn’t imagine giving out awards in this way. While it makes me feel pride in the creativity and commitment to ensure scholarly recognition continues — I want you to know that, just like you, I ache for what we are missing.

We miss the energy and shared experience of being in Cowan together. We miss the celebratory pomp and circumstance. We miss an event where your inner polish and pride shines even brighter than the professional attire you usually wear for special occasions like these.

As an educator, I have a responsibility and habit of looking to the lesson in any teachable moment — no matter how disconcerting or disappointing. There is one possible truth to consider in this virtual reality and global pandemic that is keeping us apart from one another: some of your biggest discoveries are yet to come.

Whether a brilliant turn of phrase in creative work, a scientific finding that is the key to proving your hunch, a transformative performance in a rehearsal, a fresh and creative lesson plan, or a life-saving procedure performed on a patient — those moments will happen in your own space with no audience and no applause. But you’ll know it and you’ll recognize the singular power and beauty of what you’ve achieved. Trust me, it will be no less important, no less worthy of celebration and no less remarkable as the honors we recognize today.

That internal recognition, that pride of self, is some of the best motivation there is. It’s the kind of reward most of us crave. While we’re apart and we grieve what we can’t share, I’ll remind myself that what you’re experiencing now is training for the bigger moments to come. We are just as proud of you now as we will be then.

— Dr. Wendy Sherman HecklerProvost and Senior Vice President

In a quiet, peaceful village there is one we love so true. She ever gives a welcome to her friends both old and new She stands serene ’mid tree tops green, She’s our dear Otterbein

CHORUS: Old Otterbein our college, we sing of thee today. Our memories round thee linger in a sweet and mystic way. O Otterbein, we love thee, our hearts are only thine, We pledge anew, we will be true, Dear Otterbein.

Sung by Alleana Moss ’20, Bachelor of Music Education

Black RiverSpecial music for presentation of award winners.

Original work performed by Halle Craig ’20, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Jazz concentration

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Departmental AwardsSchool of Arts and Sciences

ART AND ART HISTORY

Lillian Bale-Roof ’42 Memorial Endowed Award Cameron A. Scarffol Awarded annually to a full-time student who demonstrates exceptional commitment in the field of Art

Marguerite Wetherill Eschbach Memorial Student Art Fund Lance R. KrieschUnderwrites the hiring of a juror and acquisition of one or more pieces for the University’s permanent collection from the Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition; the artist who creates the winning piece of art receives an award at the end of the exhibition

Lillian Frank/Joanne Miller Stichweh Book Award Stephen T. KanickiAwarded to a graduating senior Art major(s) Lance R. Kriesch Charles J. LaShell Madison R. Nicolette Abigail A. Shump Elizabeth R. Wells

Lillian Frank/Earl Hassenpflug Visual Arts Award Zephaniah M. HarrisAwarded to a junior or senior student(s) majoring in Art or Art Education Jack D. Koppertdemonstrating academic excellence

Earl C. Hassenpflug H’91 Endowed Award Megan N. WalshAwarded annually to a full-time student(s) who demonstrates exceptional commitment to the discipline of Art

George R. Raica Fine Arts Endowed Award Audrey A. McCutchenAwarded though competition to a junior Art major(s) for their senior Alexander M. Metcalfyear project Dorothy G. Van Sant Memorial Endowed Award Katie M. Cahill Awarded to a full-time student(s) majoring in Art Rachelle N. Moses Alaina E. Reher

John Benjamin Kessler Memorial Endowed Award Alex T. LewisAwarded alternately between the departments of Art and English to a student who excels in ceramics, creative writing or poetry BIOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCE

Dr. Marion F. Dick ’43 Memorial Endowed Award Katelyn M. Exline Awarded to a junior or senior student(s) for outstanding achievement in Nathan R. Reischpre-professional Health Sciences

Charles W. Botts ’34 Memorial Endowed Award Emma C. KimberlyAwarded to a full-time student(s) who is a Life Science major and Danielle J. McCauleydemonstrates exceptional commitment to research in Biology and Earth Science

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George J. Phinney H’89 Endowed Award Jenny L. McFarland Awarded to a part-time or full-time student(s) for outstanding academic Julie A. Platz performance and research in Environmental Science Holly L. Rundle

Life Science Departmental Endowed Award Bridget A. Bowman Awarded to a student who has completed a research project in Botany or Microbiology or who has taken courses at a field station or has worked for a governmental agency

E. Jeanne Willis Life Science Endowed Award Madelynn M. StibbardAwarded to a sophomore or junior student who has contributed significantly to the Biology and Earth Science Department Farnlacher-Hovermale Endowed Award Gabriella M. McDonaldAwarded to a currently enrolled full-time student(s) who demonstrates Nathan R. Reischexcellent academic progress toward the successful completion of theirdegree and proficiency in their major

Grace Rohrer Rymer ’48 and Richard Rymer Scholarship Macy N. PayneAwarded to a student majoring in Environmental Science and intends to Julie A. Platzparticiapte in an internship of SYE related to Environmental Science Casey J. Rife CHEMISTRY

Weinland Chemistry Award Noah P. HighfieldAwarded to a student with high moral character and above averagescholarship majoring in the field of Chemistry

First-Year Achievement Award: ACS Membership Caleb A. MontgomeryAwarded to an outstanding first-year Chemistry major(s) Evan W. Pfeifer Logan H. Wagner Jaden B. Watkins Kekule Award Erin KibbyAwarded for academic excellence to a sophomore Chemistry major(s) Olivia Smith Zachary W. Vestal

Dalton Award Lillian G. NicholsAwarded for academic excellence to a junior Chemistry major

Mendeleev Award Nathan B. ForneyAwarded for academic excellence to a senior Chemistry major

COMMUNICATION

“Dr. Griss” Speech Communication Endowed Award Aselya D. SposatoPresented to an outstanding student on the basis of breadth and depth of participation in departmental activities and academic success

Forrest G. and Maude Berry Ketner Scholarships Matthew T. LanningPresented for excellence in, and service to, Forensics Chase M. Nelson

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Robert A. Spencer Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Broadcasting Megan E. MillerPresented to an outstanding senior broadcaster on the basis of service to WOBN and WOCC

H. Robert Pollock Memorial Endowed Award Tonia M. Dunson-DillardPresented to a currently enrolled full-time junior, senior and/or master’s student earning language arts certification who intends to teach speech at a secondary level and/or a full-time currently enrolled junior or senior student who intends to enroll in graduate school and teach communication at the college level

Verda B. Evans Award in Journalism Jacob J. RussellAwarded for excellence in Journalism

ENGLISH John W. Fisher Memorial Senior Writer’s Award Claire A. LambThis endowed award, awarded to a senior part-time or full-time student,seeks to honors and memorialize John W. Fisher ’71 and his love of the English language

Janet Louise Roberts Award Kaitlyn M. BaderAwarded to a student(s) who has shown leadership in Quiz and Quill Emma E. Wardell Pat Mizer Cassady Memorial Joanna R. GlispieAwarded to a student who has excelled in writing

Robert E. and Mary Elizabeth Cramer Endowed Award Kelsey S. BrownAwarded to any part-time or full-time student(s) who majors in English Andrea De La Rosa and who shows academic excellence, leadership abilities, and commitment Katelyn M. Gibsonto the University community Marlie M. Griffith Marcus P. Hallam Mary R. Jackson Claire A. Lamb Juli F. Lindenmayer Allura M. Stevens Welsey A. Strobel Maya Venkataraman

Myers Family Endowed English Award Jessica R. CristAwarded to an English major(s) with a concentration in Literary Studiesfor excellence in critical writing

HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

Class of 1904 Prize in Government and Political Science Prize Kirk BamptonAwarded annually to an outstanding student(s) in the field of Government and Political Science

Pierre F. and Marguerite M. Rosselot Prize Fund Amanda N. BlaisAwarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence in Carrigan N. Dummitt History and Political Science

Lynn W. Turner Prize in History Sean C. HornAwarded to a History student(s) for excellence in the study of History

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MATHEMATICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

J. Clarence and Floss G. Baker Award in Mathematics Nathan C. DinnenAwarded to a graduating senior(s) for academic excellence in Isaac S. FriedmanMathematics

Dr. Michael S. Bridgman Prize in Mathematics Amanda A. BentivegnaAwarded to a sophomore or junior Mathematics major(s), who holds Mackenzie A. Koonsat least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and demonstrates Jason A. Mehalicoutstanding future potential in the field; preference goes to a student Julia C. VanLandinghamengaged in extracurricular activities that involve the pursuit or advancementof Mathematics (such as tutoring)

Donald Dean Kincaid ’88 Memorial Endowed Award Madeline M. DurbinAwarded to a Mathematical Science major(s) who demonstrates high academic ranking, provides leadership within the department, and shows professional potential in the field of Mathematics

Mathematics Departmental Math-Education Hinton Endowed Award Lauren E. RhomeAwarded to a part-time or full-time student(s) who demonstratesexceptional commitment to the learning of Mathematics with theintent to teach Mathematics Mathematics Departmental Hinton Endowed Award Zane M. RonauAwarded to a part-time or full-time student(s) who demonstrates exceptional commitment to the learning of Mathematics

Roger Tremaine Memorial Award Ryan A. BosworthAwarded to undergraduate students with a major or minor in Kathleen A. KennedyMathematical Sciences Douglas F. Newhouse Alex W. Vredenburgh

Dr. James H. Weaver Memorial Mathematics Award Dakota J. BrownAwarded to an undergraduate student taking third- or fourth-year mathematics and who demonstrates academic excellence MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES Pasquale and Concetta Giammarco Premio Endowed Award Anna J. KugajevskyAwarded to a student(s) for excellence in the study of a Foreign Language Hamilton Merit Award in Foreign Language Dulce R. GrandeAwarded to a sophomore student for excellence in the study of a Foreign April G. Martinez Language Karen Tavarez Katlyn M. Wilson

Dr. Elizabeth Doerschuk O’Bear Award Isabella R. BrennanAwarded to a full-time student(s) who has been an outstanding student of Abdoulaye B. DiengForeign Language Fernando G. Jose Chairez

Gilbert E. Mills Award Isabel E. PadovaniAwarded to an outstanding senior(s) Foreign Language major Samuel and Ida Zimmerman Spencer Memorial Endowed Award Michael R. RennetteAwarded to a full-time student(s) involved in the Study Abroad Program Kristen Zink

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MUSIC

William H. and Alta B. Arbogast Music Prize Kelsey S. BrownAwarded to a graduating senior Music major with the highest gradepoint average Thelma Zellner Memorial Choral Music Award Alec R. ArnettAwarded to a junior(s) who demonstrates commitment to and quality Paige D. Blevinsparticipation in the Choral Music activities of the University James W. Brown Michaela M. Cooper

Ellen M. Jones ’23 Memorial Endowed Award Spencer W. SternAwarded to a Music major who is an instrumentalist

Thomas E. Cook ’39 Memorial Choral Music Endowed Award Lauren O. BibbsAwarded to a non-music major for distinguished contribution to the University’s choral music program

Shackson Memorial Music Education Endowed Award Zachary A. CollinsAwarded to a full-time Music major pursuing a Music Education degree

Olive S. Cook ’24 Memorial Endowed Award Matthew J. BolesAwarded to a Music or Music Education major(s) who demonstrates Isabelle J. Lindseyexceptional academic progress and demonstrates a distinct Nicholas J. Riceappreciation for the Music discipline Tanner P. Robertson Tulia F. Spurgeon

Gary R. Tirey Endowed Award in Music Rachel M. MutiAwarded to a sophomore or junior non-music major who exhibits good Dakota L. Sizemorescholarship, is active in and demonstrates leadership in a range of ensemblesin the instrumental program

Frances Harris Memorial Endowed Award Kathryn A. SchnuererAwarded to a Music or Music Education major whose principal instrument is piano

Presser Foundation Scholarship Alexis A. HefleyAwarded on the basis of musicianship and contributions to the Department of Music

Grabill-Shackson Award Madison E. HookfinThis award is the Department of Music’s highest recognition of a graduating Music major; awarded on the basis of scholarship, musicianship, citizenship,service to the department and service to the University

Jeanne B. Gross Scholarship Fund Reid T. RobichaudAwarded to a sophomore or junior music education student; a gift from the Westerville Historial Society and Jeanne B. Gross Estate

PHYSICS Enrico Fermi Outstanding Senior Award Alexander C. ClevingerAwarded to an outstanding senior Physics major

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Richard Feynman Award Lauren E. HillAwarded to an outstanding perfomance in the first-year Physics sequence Lillian G. Nichols

PSYCHOLOGY

Benua Foundation Award for Academic Excellence Kathleen E. RosneckAwarded to a senior(s) majoring in Psychology who demonstrates evidence Reid M. Wollettof superior scholarship and makes a significant contribution to the vitality Kristen Zinkand direction of the department

Stephen Karsko Memorial Award Sara J. ConleyAwarded to Psychology majors who, in commitment to the total Mikhayla R. DraperUniversity community, display openness and curiosity, and Katherine C. Fisherdemonstrate definite leadership skills Carter M. Graham Hanna N. King Mackenzie A. Koons Logan R. Nelson Felipe Martinez Humanitarian Award Connor K. MacKenzieAwarded to a senior majoring in Psychology who displays a general Morgan V. Mainshumanitarian emphasis both in philosophy and in action, a strong commitment to personal growth and value-education, and an exemplary attitude toward the liberal arts

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY

Jesse S. Engle ’14 Memorial Endowed Award Grace McCutchenAwarded to a student of any discipline who has shown exceptional academic standing and has excelled in the Religion and/or Philosophy classes

Thelma and Robert Frank Endowed Award Mary T. DrobnyAwarded to a student(s) who is pursuing a profession as a Christian teacher, missionary, or clergyperson

Lawrence Keister New Testament Award Madison E. DunbarAwarded to a student showing outstanding proficiency in New Testament studies

Foster and Hilda Williams Endowed Award Kaitlyn N. BrooksAwarded to a student with the goal of serving full-time in the Christianministry

Abhidharma-Satyananda Book Award in Religious Studies Kaitlyn N. BrooksAwarded to a student(s) who has shown unusual aptitude and diligencein the historical or comparative study of the world’s religions

Peripatos Book Award in Philosophy Selena T. LaBairAwarded to a student(s) who has shown remarkable aptitude in the study of the Western philosophic tradition

Susan Annesley Wesley Book Award in Christian Studies Erin N. StummAwarded to a student(s) who has demonstrated a high level of creativescholarship in courses in the Christian religion

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SOCIOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE STUDIES

Phyllis Weygandt Auerbach ’51 Memorial Award Conor R. CrottyAwarded to a senior student(s) who plans to enter the field of human services, Delaney M. Cutteridgehas a miniumum 3.25 cumulative grade point average, participated in a program in human services during their undergraduate years, is actively involved in extracurricular activities and plans to enter graduate school

Albert E. Lovejoy Prize in Sociology Orlando J. BurgyAwarded to a junior or senior Sociology major(s) who demonstrates a solid Emily G. Tepeacademic performance with at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, a high level of commitment to public and community leadership, and a strong global perspective

Ventresca Family Fund Selena T. LaBairThis award provides funding for an undergraduate student(s) with a declared Mina E. ZakySociology major to pursue additional career preparation through work outside of the classroom in an environment such as an internship, cooperative, or research opportunity

THEATRE AND DANCE

David Graf ’72 Endowed Award Bradford J. ChaklosAwarded to a Senior Showcase performer who exemplifies the qualities of David Graf. Chosen by students who attended the Showcase

Gressman-Shultz Drama Award Sarah E. ShortAwarded to the outstanding senior Theatre student

Leslie Burrell Mangia Musical Theatre Award Grace M. DillonAwarded to the outstanding junior(s) in Musical Theatre who has appeared Emma K. Lampe in at least two musical productions at Otterbein Hannah H. Roberts

Paul G. Smythe Theatre Award Evan Q. KretAwarded to an outstanding junior Acting major(s)

Joanne Van Sant Musical Theatre and Dance Award Rachel S. FishAwarded to any outstanding full-time Musical Theatre and Dancemajor who has made significant contributions to the promotion,advancement and/or appreciation of dance

Fred J. “Pop” Thayer H’82 Endowed Theatre Award Kailey C. MillerAwarded annually to an outstanding junior Design/Technology major

Outstanding B.A. in Theatre Award Mary M. NonnoAwarded to an outstanding junior level student achieving a B.A. in Theatre who exemplifies the qualities and attitudes of an exemplar student of Theatre

Petie Dodrill Theatre Endowed Award Abigail M. MessinaAwarded to an outstanding sophomore or junior student(s) who hasmade significant contributions to the promotion, advancement, and/orappreciation of the costume area at Otterbein University; must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average

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Eugene C. Reynolds Speech/Drama Award Lincoln K. BelfordAwarded to an outstanding Communication or Theatre/Dance major(s) Desmond A. Fernandezfor success in academics and involvement in activities Daniel J. Kunkel

School of Professional StudiesBUSINESS, ACCOUNTING AND ECONOMICS Charles R. and Louise Bennett Prize in Business Drake A. FrymanAwarded to students for outstanding leadership and academic achievement Justin D. McKee

Wallace E. Conard ’54 Memorial Endowed Award Montana W. McKnight Awarded to a part-time or full-time Business Administration major(s) who has a concentration in Marketing and/or Management, has proven academic success, and has demonstrated a commitment for community leadership

Mafi-Tabatabai Endowed Award Emily A. ByrumAwarded to a non-traditional junior or senior Business, Accounting, or Nicholas J. HassingereEconomics major(s) who has proven academic excellence and whose tuition Kaitlin E. McDougalis not supplemented by an employer Cassie P. Nguyen Tia J. Sanders Morgan N. Williams Donald E. and Elsa Giammarco ’76 VanZant Sr. Endowed Award Sonja GovedaricaAwarded to a Business Administration major(s) who excels in the concentration of Marketing

EDUCATION

Class of 1944 Endowed Award Brittany M. KatonaAwarded to a currently enrolled part-time or full-time junior Educationmajor who excels in their major and is outstanding in their involvement with campus activities

Class of 1945 Endowed Award Madison G. GiesslerAwarded to a currently enrolled part-time or full-time junior or senior Early Childhood Education major who excels in their major and isoutstanding in their involvement with campus activities

Class of 1946 Endowed Award Kiarra L. NelsonAwarded to a currently enrolled part-time or full-time junior Education major who excels in their major and is outstanding in their involvement with campus activities

Dr. H. Jay Dattle ’64 Memorial Endowed Award Emily S. GreenAwarded to a part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student(s) majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education with first preference to a graduate student

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Charles W. Hayman Memorial Endowed Award Mia StanichAwarded by the Department Chair to a student(s) who has made an exceptional contribution to the Education Department James R. Larson Memorial Endowed Award Layla M. BarnesAwarded to an adult female student pursing a teaching license or a studentwho has distinguished themself in the field of Multiculturalism

Donald E. and Mary A. (Wagner) Myers Endowed Education Award Zoe A. ConleyAwarded to a currently enrolled full-time Education major(s) who excels in their major and is outstanding in their involvement with campus activities

Jody Melick VanTine Award for Excellence in Elementary Education Cheyenne A. CrawfordAwarded to an outstanding Education major who is a member of Tau Epsilon Mu Sorority

Selby Family Endowed Award Margaret L. ThomasAwarded to an outstanding student(s) majoring in Education who exhibits good scholarship. Preference given to a student(s) who is a son/daughter of a United Methodist minister or who is of the United Methodist faith

ENGINEERING

Maurice and Rose Rapkin Computer Science Endowed Award Henry I. DyerAwarded to a part-time or full-time Computer Science major(s) Willem B. Orvetsor minor(s) who has shown outstanding progress in Computer Luis Garcia SorianoScience awareness and has shown proficiency in the application Julia C. VanLandinghamof Computer Science for occupational goals beyond graduation

Pete Sanderson Computer Science Endowed Scholarship Joseph J. GilbertAwarded to an undergraduate student with a major in Computer Science Robert C. McMahonwho demonstratres academic excellence

Engineering Leadership Service Award Jesse T. ChirdonAwarded to a graduating senior chosen by the Engineering faculty

Engineering Academic Excellence Award Bailey M. HolcombAwarded to a graduating senior chosen by the Engineering faculty

EQUINE SCIENCE

Karen Nixon Heaberlin ’68 Endowed Award Grace M. SimpsonAwarded to an Equine Science major who has a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and has consistently demonstrated a genuine concern for animals and their welfare; preference shall be given to a student who has been involved with associations that promote humane treatment of animals

Pietila Family Equine Science Endowed Award Ondine P. EardleyAwarded to a full-time student(s) who is majoring in Equine Science and an equestrian participating in either dressage or combined training

Betty F. Kennedy Award for Academic Excellence Megan N. LeclercThis award is the Department of Equine Science’s highest recognition of a graduating Equine Science major based upon academic excellence, contributions to the department, and service to Otterbein University

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HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCES

Marilyn E. Day Endowed Award Kaitlin E. McDougalAwarded to a full-time student(s) majoring in the department for Logan R. Nelsonexcellence in scholarship, leadership, and service Caitlyn N. Ryan

Harold C. Martin Memorial Endowed Award Scott G. EthingtonAwarded to a student whose major field is Physical Education and who is planning to teach and coach

Elmer W. “Bud” Yoest ’53 Endowed Award Sage E. JenkinsAwarded to an HSS student(s) demonstrating an exceptional commitment Muna O. Sharifto campus leadership and citizenship

NURSING

Andrew LeHigh ’95 Memorial Endowed Award Jordan A. Ward Awarded to a part-time or full-time upper-division male Nursing student who demonstrates academic scholarship, clinical excellence, and showsleadership skills

Dorothy J. McVay Endowed Award Jamie L. DregallaA Certificate of Recognition given annually to a senior student for academic achievement and clinical excellence in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

Kappa Lambda Scholarship Recipients International Honor Society of Nursing Undergraduate Student Miranda M. Kuhns Graduate Student Todd E. Dean

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University ProgramsHONORS PROGRAM

Outstanding Honors Program Student Emma C. KimberlySenior students receive these awards for achieving the highest excellence Jenny L. McFarlandand creativity in the completion of their Senior Honors Theses Brianna A. Wallis

WOMEN’S, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES PROGRAM

Excellence in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Award Juli F. LindenmayerAwarded to a student who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership in Paige K. Skaffthe WGSS program, and sustained commitment to the campus community

Scholar Activist Award Andrea De La RosaAwarded to a student who lives and models a direct relationship between Madison R. Moorescholarship and social justice advocacy in their work at Otterbein or thelocal community

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Carl and Helen DeVore Memorial Humanitarian Award Jenny L. McFarlandAwarded to a junior or senior student(s) for outstanding commitment to Madison R. Moorepublic service. It acknowledges a spectrum of efforts, from individualservice to the ability to create an organization and involve others.The award recognizes results accomplished through the student’sinitiative and ability to translate ideas into practical results

Richard and Carolyn Sherrick Five Cardinal Experiences Fund Michael R. RennetteThis award provides assistance to an undergraduate student(s) who is pursuing one of the Five Cardinal Experiences with a preference for travel-related opportunities

James V. Miller Award Casey J. RifeAwarded to an Otterbein student on the Dean’s List who has demonstrated leadership in the co-curricular life of the University

K. William and Gloria Shiffler ’50 Endowed Award Addison R. FraleyAwarded to a full-time freshman or sophomore(s) student who is also an endowed scholarship recipient

G. Harlan and Mary O. Hummell ’31 Rainier Memorial Endowed Award Chase A. PittmanAwarded to a part-time or full-time student who has excelled academically Curtis Wrightand shall be African-American

Childers Family Award for International Study Kristen ZinkAwarded to a student who wishes to pursue a study abroad that is at least one term in length

Japan Alumni Group Lillian S. Frank H’68 International Student Endowed Award Liam C. HeardFunded primarily by Japanese alumni, the award is given annually to Brandon J. Wallan international student who has shown exemplary scholarshipand service to the University

Knight Family Fund for International Study Safiya O. MohamedAwarded to a student who wishes to participate in study abroad or international learning opportuntities

Epislon Kappa Tau Alumnae Memorial Endowed Award in Honor of Caitlyn N. RyanDr. Marilyn E. DayAwarded annually to a full-time senior in the active chapter of Epsilon Kappa Tau on the basis of grade point average and service to the University and the sorority

Sigma Alpha Tau Alumnae Endowed Award Emma N. SpinnerAwarded annually to a full-time student(s) in the active chapter of Sigma Alpha Tau Sorority on the basis of grade point average and service to the University and the sorority

Non-Departmental Awards

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Carl and Helen DeVore Memorial Humanitarian Award Jenny L. McFarlandAwarded to a junior or senior student(s) for outstanding commitment to Madison R. Moorepublic service. It acknowledges a spectrum of efforts, from individualservice to the ability to create an organization and involve others.The award recognizes results accomplished through the student’sinitiative and ability to translate ideas into practical results

Richard and Carolyn Sherrick Five Cardinal Experiences Fund Michael R. RennetteThis award provides assistance to an undergraduate student(s) who is pursuing one of the Five Cardinal Experiences with a preference for travel-related opportunities

James V. Miller Award Casey J. RifeAwarded to an Otterbein student on the Dean’s List who has demonstrated leadership in the co-curricular life of the University

K. William and Gloria Shiffler ’50 Endowed Award Addison R. FraleyAwarded to a full-time freshman or sophomore(s) student who is also an endowed scholarship recipient

G. Harlan and Mary O. Hummell ’31 Rainier Memorial Endowed Award Chase A. PittmanAwarded to a part-time or full-time student who has excelled academically Curtis Wrightand shall be African-American

Childers Family Award for International Study Kristen ZinkAwarded to a student who wishes to pursue a study abroad that is at least one term in length

Japan Alumni Group Lillian S. Frank H’68 International Student Endowed Award Liam C. HeardFunded primarily by Japanese alumni, the award is given annually to Brandon J. Wallan international student who has shown exemplary scholarshipand service to the University

Knight Family Fund for International Study Safiya O. MohamedAwarded to a student who wishes to participate in study abroad or international learning opportuntities

Epislon Kappa Tau Alumnae Memorial Endowed Award in Honor of Caitlyn N. RyanDr. Marilyn E. DayAwarded annually to a full-time senior in the active chapter of Epsilon Kappa Tau on the basis of grade point average and service to the University and the sorority

Sigma Alpha Tau Alumnae Endowed Award Emma N. SpinnerAwarded annually to a full-time student(s) in the active chapter of Sigma Alpha Tau Sorority on the basis of grade point average and service to the University and the sorority

Sigma Delta Phi Alumni Award Jurvens Jean-RaymondAwarded to a full-time junior(s) or senior(s) in the active chapter of Jarrod T. PattSigma Delta Phi Fraternity on the basis of grade point average, and service to the University and the fraternity Fraternity and Sorority Scholarship Awards Alpha Sigma PhiAwarded to the fraternity and sorority with the highest grade point Sigma Alpha Tauaverage for the current academic year

Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma Outstanding Senior Award Sarah E. BertschAwarded to the graduating senior member(s) of Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Julia A. BrownSigma with a high cumulative grade point average and active participation; Delaney M. Cutteridgethe recipient’s name is added to the Alpha Lambda/Phi Eta plaque in Julie A. Didingerthe library Jamie L. Dregalla Nicholas J. Hassinger Rosaley M. Milano Nathan R. Reisch Johnathan C. Storner Torch and Key Endowed Tuition Award Rebekah GabrielA gift from the Torch and Key Society awarded in honor of Dr. Robert Price H’60, Mr. John Becker ’50, and Dr. Harold Hancock H’69 to a junior Torch and Key member(s) with a 3.7+ grade point average, who has won an essay contest and has shown evidence of leadership qualities in Otterbein activities

Torch and Key Prize Allison M. ClineAwarded to a senior Torch and Key member(s) with a 3.9+ grade point Ethan Cormany average who has shown strong evidence of leadership qualities in Bethany G. EippertOtterbein activities and community service Thomas J. Murphy

Bernadine Edwards Endowed Award Amber L. BallingerAwarded to a student who demonstrates a high level of success and/orleadership in the public or community sector and shows potential for academic excellence

Glendine Huggins Wadlington Memorial Endowed Award Emelie C. FippinAwarded to a part-time or full-time student(s) who has succeeded in Joshua B. Seileovercoming unusual challenges during their years at Otterbein

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Paula Peters Memorial Endowed Award Music:Awarded to incoming senior women whose major fields of interest Sidney J. Connare Sociology and/or Music and show promise of being of service to Lindsay N. Cooperriderothers upon graduation Sociology: Frandie A. Francique Emma R. Shannon Anna K. Stamper Priest-Miller Endowed Award Danielle N. DuryeaAwarded to a full-time student who demonstrates outstanding achievement in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Bert and Jane Horn Endowed Student Research Fund in the Sciences Hannah E. GierAwarded to a provide students with an opportunity to benefit from research Olivia Smith experiences available within Biology and Earch Science, Chemistry, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Joan Niewaroski Jaschke Memorial Award English:Awarded to a total of two part-time, adult female students enrolled in the Cheryl RollerContinuiing Studies Program, one from the Psychology Department and onefrom the English Department, and who demonstrates excellence and Psychology:leadership in the areas of Psychology or Literature Jenna A. Navaratnam

Multi-Departmental Awards

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New Teacher Dr. Jeremy Llorence Teacher of the Year Dr. Sarah BouchardFor each award, the awardee should exhibit mastery of the subject matter in their discipline or in interdisciplinary teaching; highly effective organization and communication of material; a spirit of enthusiasm which enriches the instructor’s own teaching and learning; the ability to arouse the curiosity of beginning students and to stimulate advanced students to creative work, and the ability to interact with students beyond the classroom through activities that integrate and expand the learning environment.

Exemplary Teaching Award of the United Methodist Church Dr. Paul WendelThe purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding faculty members for their contributions to the learning arts and to the institution. This award symbolizes the vital impact of pedagogy in the formation of leadership for the next generation. It is also a token of respect for your skilled expertise and dedication to the teaching and learning enterprise.

Outstanding Teacher Awards

A commission appointed in 1959 by the American Council on Education prescribes a code for academic regalia that consists of three main parts: caps, gowns and hoods. The first part, dealing with caps, allows the mortarboard or Oxford type cap. Occasionally, the Cambridge model, a soft cap resembling a beret, is worn. Either type is correct as long as it is black and of an appropriate material, except that velvet is reserved for doctors. The tassel worn with the cap has three variations. First, it may be black for any degree. Second, it may be in the color of the major field of learning in which the degree was granted. Third, a tassel of gold metallic may be worn by doctors and governing officials of institutions. Some schools make a ceremony of switching the tassel from the right to the left at the moment the degree is awarded as a substitute for individual hooding of candidates. The second main part of academic regalia concerns the gown which should be all black, aside from variations in materials and fullness. The bachelor’s gown falls in straight lines from a fairly elaborate yoke. Its distinguishing characteristic is the long pointed sleeves. A master’s gown is distinguished by an arc-shaped panel on the long or short sleeve. The doctor’s gown is an elaborate costume marked by velvet panels down the front and around the neck as well as by three bars of the same materials on the bell-shaped sleeves. It is cut much fuller than the other gowns and unlike them may be ornamented in color. Both the panelling and the sleeve bars may show the area in which the degree was awarded. The third main component of academic regalia is the hood which makes clear the level of the degree, the area in which it was given and the institution which awarded it. The size of the hood and the width of the velvet trimming shows the level of study. The more advanced the degree, the longer the hood and wider the velvet trim. The color of the trim identifies the area in which the degree was awarded. Arts, letters and humanities are represented by white; education is light blue; fine arts is brown; law is purple; music is pink; nursing is apricot; philosophy is dark blue; science is golden yellow; and theology is scarlet. The lining of a hood bears the official colors of the institution from which the degree was received, in Otterbein’s case, tan and cardinal.

Academic Regalia

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Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma Senior Academic Achievement CertificatesThe national academic honorary societies proudly acknowledge the following members who have maintained a 3.5 and

higher cumulative grade point average throughout their undergraduate program at Otterbein.

Hailey N. AcostaGrace L. AdkinsKaitlyn L. BeckettAllyson M. BeermanSarah E. BertschAmanda N. BlaisNicole E. BolesKaitlyn N. BrooksDakota J. BrownJulia A. BrownKelsey S. BrownTara M. BrushDanielle R. BurdenAlexandria M. CaseJesse T. ChirdonAlexander C. ClevingerAmelia G. ComptonTiffany L. ConiglioMackenzie J. ConlonDonna E. CookLillian M. CoolAustin J. CorryHalle R. CraigAllison A. CurreyDelaney M. CutteridgeEmily A. DavisMadison A. DelandePatricia M. delli VenneriLisa M. DeWeeseJulie A. DidingerJamie L. DregallaCarrigan N. DummittTonia M. Dunson-DillardMadeline M. DurbinDanielle N. DuryeaAnna M. EhretEmelie C. FippinNathan B. ForneySarah N. FossettDrake A. FrymanTanner L. GermanKaitlyn M. GibsonJoseph J. GilbertAllison M. GoldenSonja Govedarica

Gracyn T. GraleyClaire I. Green-LauberCailee A. GrzebienikCrystal R. GumpCourtney P. HackneyAvery E. HaleyNicholas J. HassingerDavid P. HawleyMeg E. HellerAlexys R. HendersonWilliam B. HoveGigi A. HowardAshton D. JergerRebekah M. JohnsonEmma C. KimberlyMatthew J. KlemanMichael A. KlemanEmily C. KnothKalica M. KohnerLance R. KrieschDavid J. KukuckaDaniel J. KunkelWilliam T. LaidlawHannah R. LawrentzKeitha L. LearMegan N. LeclercAngela M. LeoneHaosen LiDelaney L. LyonsTiffany N. MartinSam V. MartyRebecca A. McCartyDanielle J. McCauleyGabriella M. McDonaldKaitlin E. McDougalJenny L. McFarlandJustin D. McKeeMontana W. McKnightRobert C. McMahonRosaley M. MilanoAbigail E. MontgomeryAmber E. MooreKasey L. MorrisMia C. MunozMacey N. Ohler

Emily P. O’QuinnAnna M. OziasMacy N. PayneAja PeltomaaBrittany N. PilatJulie A. PlatzPeyton A. PotterMegan N. PowellKayla M. QueerNathan R. ReischKenneth L. RemaklusLauren E. RhomeCasey J. RifeSarah N. RoseKathleen E. RosneckKaragan R. RossPaige A. RuckmanHolly L. RundleTaylor B. RushAdrianna L. SchaadAthena Y. SchalkMcKenzie L. SeveranceTanner L. SipesMarisa S. SponslerElyssa N. SteeleJohnathan C. StornerElissa R. StrattonMegan A. StutevilleSarah J. SullivanMakayla E. SutterCasey M. SwickHeather M. TannerJena N. TassoneErin A. TaylorAngelika VelalisMaya VenkataramanBrianna A. WallisRaquel J. WarnerElizabeth R. WellsLauren T. WesolowskiRianna K. WestNathan D. WilburnKirsten M. WillsNoah J. WoodsonHaihan Zeng

Honoraries

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Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma InitiatesThe following students have been initiated into Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma National Honorary Societies.

Freshman students who have maintained a 3.5 and higher cumulative grade point average after their first semester at Otterbein are eligible for membership.

Nicholas A. AsuanKelsey M. BachmanRyan R. BodekerMatthew J. BolesJordan A. BozarthElizabeth N. BrownKaitlyn M. BrownAllyson M. BullockLily M. BurnsideCaylee J. CampagnaCarlie R. CaouaKerri L. CarsonIzabella M. CarusoItzia Y. CentenoJackson G. Chard PeloquinSara J. ConleyMakayla CornellGabriella J. CoxKaitlin M. DeanSophia M. DomanikMikhayla R. DraperGrace M. DunawayBrianna R. DykesHarrison E. EckelsAnna M. EgenspergerCorinne E. EutseyCameron T. FastMargaret K. FeducciaKailyn H. FouttyAddison R. Fraley

Colista L. GamertsfelderAbigail L. GiardinaJulia H. GrimmLeah C. HardyAlan J. HatfieldOlivia M. HatfieldLauren E. HillAnthony E. HolmesAubrey D. HudsonDaria E. JohansenFernando G. Jose-ChairezBrittany C. KoscinskiJustina A. KubiakMatthew T. LanningJohn M. McCallMakenzie R. McDonaldJennifer L. McPeekAllison L. MillerOlivia F. MillerAlexandra M. MilliganOlivia P. MolinoCaleb A. MontgomeryLogan R. NelsonJessica E. NoalOlivia A. O’NeillKase W. OrahoodJarrod T. PattLexi PattersonMackenzie PeekeCassandra M. Perlatti

Evan W. PfeiferLibbie G. PriceTaylor M. ReisterDaisy N. RooneyLauryn A. RubleSarita S. PattisamCameron A. ScarffolGrace I. SeipleMara R. ShieldsJordynn I. ShrinerEsmeralda L. Sierra-ArteagaTulia F. SpurgeonMia X. StanichHannah E. StappHannah E. SturgeonAnna M. SummersIsabelle I. SzulewskiGrace e. TakahashiNia M. ThemelarasMadeline G. TorbertLogan H. WagnerAbigail L. WastoLisa F. WickizerEmily G. WillmsAbigail F. WilsonSarah E. WolfeMoriah K. WoodOlivia WooldredgeAbigail N. Yates

Iota Iota Iota National HonoraryIota Iota Iota (Tri-Iota) is the national honorary for Women’s and Gender Studies. It strives to maintain the feminist and

anti-oppressive values that are central to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Students in Otterbein’s chapter work to support diversity in membership, egalitarian action and decision-making, a sustained commitment to social change

advocacy, and a more inclusive academic environment for all students.

Lauren O. BibbsJosh E. BradenAndrea de la RosaJessica L. FanninBriana I. FosterGrace E. HaganMiranda E. Hilt Sam Holbrook

Selena T. LaBair Noa E. Lewis Juli F. Lindenmayer Shelby L. McSwordsEmma K. MierzejewskiMadison R. Moore Karagan R. Ross

Morgan R. Pack Paige K. Skaff Allura M. StevensElissa R. StrattonWesley StrobelRianna K. West Elizabeth R. Wells

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Kappa Lambda Chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau Initiates The international honor society focuses on advancing leadership and scholarship in Nursing practice, education, and

research to enhance the health of all people proudly acknowledges the following members who have maintained a 3.5 and higher cumulative grade point average throughout their program of study while here at Otterbein.

Undergraduate:Morgan R. HaulmanAlyssa M. JacobsAnna E. MillerMaria M. LardizabalHailey N. AcostaAllyson M. BeermanMichael J. BrendleTiffany L. ConiglioJamie L. DregallaAllison M. Golden

Breann R. LobdellAdrianna L. SchaadDanielle R. ShawElyssa N. SteeleShelby M. UleryKirsten M. WillsCharlotte ClemAvery E. HaleySarah N. RoseBrynn A. VinickyJordan A. Ward

Graduate:Rachael B. GaleBonsitu G. HubenaJessica R. WorkmanTodd E. DeanAmelia L. MorganBrittany K. NessleEmily M. SparksNicolette B. Vanaman

Chi Omega Lambda, the National Honor Society of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Chi Omega Lambda recognizes exceptional undergraduate juniors and seniors pursuing degrees in the Molecular Life Sciences at colleges or universities with ASBMB Student Chapters. Students are recognized

for their scholarly achievement, research accomplishments and outreach activities.

Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honor SocietyEstablished by the National Communication Association as the official National Communication Honor Society for

undergraduate students. Lambda Pi Eta recognizes scholastic achievement (minimum 3.25 grade point average) and commitment to the field of Communication among students of junior and senior standing.

Carrie E. Baldwin Danielle M. DiMarzo Jorge M. Giraldo

Brynna P. Guthrie Tiffany B. Ly Michaela G. Spangler

Duncan A. Squillante Cassidy E. Whetro Megan K. Wolff

Lillian M. CoolDanielle N. DuryeaWei-Shin Lu

Megan W. McClainRachel M. Muti

Phi Alpha Theta History Honorary SocietyFounded in 1921. Requirements for national induction of undergraduate members include at least a minimum 3.1 grade

point average in 12 or more credit hours of History and an overall grade point average of at least 3.0.

Taylor B. Rush Megan A. Schinner Kaitlin O. Sherman

Anna K. Stamper Josh D. Wolf

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Pi Kappa Delta National Forensic HonoraryA National Forensic Honorary organization for intercollegiate debaters, competitive individual speakers,

non-classroom audience speakers, and instructors in teaching oral communication.

David P. Hawley Selena T. LaBair Matthew T. Lanning

Samantha A. McClintock Chase M. Nelson Kimberly E. Potter

Lana K. Troyer Michaela I. Williams

Psi Chi International Honor Society in PsychologyPsi Chi, founded in 1929, seeks to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and advance the science

of Psychology. Members must be in the upper 35 percent of their class in general scholarship and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in Psychology.

Shilah R. Alexander Katherine G. Barber Elizabeth S. Bohrer Sara J. Conley Tonia M. Dunson-Dillard Alan J. Grove Ethan J. Herring Rachel E. Hetrick William B. Hove

Sage E. Jenkins Hanna N. King Angela Kladias Mackenzie A. Koons Connor K. MacKenzie Montana W. McKnight Rachelle N. Moses Jenna A. Navaratnam

Cassidy M. Nicol Emma R. Parker Kathleen E. Rosneck Danielle E. Salisbury Daphne V. Slusher Shayla A. Vazquez Rianna K. West Jackson L. Wilson Reid M. Wollett

Student Research Fund AwardAwarded to undergraduate and graduate students to support student research and presentation. Recipients are

competitively selected based upon the quality of their proposed research and/or creative endeavor.Mackenzie J. Conlon Rebekah C. Dalton Emily A. Davis Jenny T. Doan Beryl Dulo Tonia M. Dunson-Dillard Danielle N. Duryea Scottie G. Ethington Sam H. Farrar Mallory K. Fox Stephanie L. Hull Matthew R. Huston Erin Kibby Emma C. Kimberly

Brittany M. Boyd Lucy E. Clark Margaret Daugherty Katelyn M. Gibson

Marcus P. Hallam Miranda E. Hilt Claire A. Lamb

Jacqueline S. Lipnos Cheryl Roller Seth C. Stobart

Sigma Tau Delta – International English Honor SocietyAlpha Rho Upsilon Chapter

The International English Honor Society confers distinction for achievement in English language, literature and writing in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. The following students are awarded Sigma Tau Delta membership

for their academic excellence which enriches interest in English studies and literacy.

Angela Kladias Michael A. Kleman Lance R. Kriesch Shelby D. LeBeau Hope N. Lewis Delaney L. Lyons Connor K. MacKenzie Megan W. McClain Jenny L. McFarland Gabrielle McGeorge Montana McKnight Miranda R. Moore Rachel N. Nitchman Julie A. Platz

John W. Peck Lillian R. Quaid Jennifer S. Rodocker Kathleen E. Rosneck Holly L. Rundle Muna O. Sharif Will C. Simpson Spencer W. Stern Carsyn L. Stobart Casey M. Swick Lu Wei-Shin Rianna K. West Kristen Zink

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Teleiotes Chapter of Mortar BoardMortar Board, Inc. is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for distinguished ability

and achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service.

Makenzie E. ArnoldBronwyn Bus du PlessisMadeline M. Durbin

Katelyn M. ExlineJamie G. KuderMorgan V. Mains

Mia C. MunozNathan R. ReischSarah Sullivan

Shilah R. Alexander Kirk Bampton Taylor A. Barger Casey J. Bennett Amanda A. Bentivegna JacobM. Binkley Evan Z. Brandao Kaitlyn N. Brooks Tara M. Brush Katie M. Cahill Jesse T. Chirdon Lucy E. Clark Allison M. Cline Austin M. Combs Amelia G. Compton Mackenzie J. Conlon Lillian M. Cool Ethan Cormany Delaney M. Cutteridge Emily A. Davis Nathan C. Dinnen Jamie L. Dregalla Beryl Dulo Carrigan N. Dummitt Madeline M. Durbin Bethany G. Eippert Tate M. Eppard Michele D. Faith Emily Fidler Kelsie M. Fike Sydney Fojas Sarah N. Fossett Bristol M. Frock Rebekah Gabriel

Joseph J. Gilbert Jarrett A. Gorecki Allison G. Gould Sonja Govedarica Claire I. Green-Lauber Courtney P. Hackney Abbey E. Hamann James P. Heaton Alexys R. Henderson Maureen Kaiser BrittanyM. Katona Lindsey C. Keehn Emily C. Knoth Mackenzie A. Koons Nicholas S. Koontz Miranda M. Kuhns Selena T. LaBair Amanda B. Lefkovitz Angela M. Leone Haosen Li Juli F. Lindenmayer Reagan A. Longo Laura Lovett Wei-Shin Lu Connor K. MacKenzie Tiffany N. Martin Montana W. McKnight Catherine J. Meng Olivia P. Molino Abigail E. Montgomery Madison R. Moore Mia C. Munoz Thomas J. Murphy Rachel M. Muti

Jenna A. Navaratnam Lillian G. Nichols Cassidy M. Nicol Jenna D. Ober Willem B. Orvets Rachel E. Osborn Aja Peltomaa Jared L. Piroska Julie A. Platz Jordan D. Prosser Tracy Rawlings Nathan R. Reisch Lauren E. Rhome Casey J. Rife Kathleen E. Rosneck Holly L. Rundle Taylor B. Rush Adrianna L. Schaad Kara E. Schaffer Nathan A. Schimmoeller Rachel N. Schwanekamp Emma R. Shannon Daphne V. Slusher Johnathan C. Storner Wesley Strobel Erin A. Taylor Claire I. Todd Kathleen F. Waite Brianna A. Wallis Adriane M. Weininger Katlyn M. Wilson Kaitlyn K. Young Haihan Zeng

Torch and Key MembershipJunior and Senior members of the Torch and Key Honorary Society who have maintained at least

a 3.7 grade point average throughout their college careers.

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The Five Cardinal ExperiencesIn our mission, Otterbein stakes claim to an education distinguished by a “unique approach to integrating direct

experience into all learning.” To ensure that all of our students have opportunities to apply knowledge they gain in the classroom in real world settings, the university has developed a signature initiative, The Five Cardinal Experiences (The Five Cards). A Cardinal Experience is defined as an active and authentic concrete experience that engages students in real-world opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom. A Cardinal Experience

may occur in the community, on campus, or across the globe. The Five Cards include: (1) Community Engagement, (2) Undergraduate Research and Creative Work, (3) Internships and Professional Experiences, (4) Global and Intercultural

Engagement and (5) Leadership and Citizenship. The students listed below are seniors who have completed three or more Cardinal Experiences (some experiences may still be in progress).

*Indicates the student has earned all 5 Ccardinal Cards.

Allie R. Aquino Makenzie E. Arnold Tara M. Brush* Allison M. Cline Mackenzie J. Conlon Madison A. Delande Madeline M. Durbin Chad K. Galbraith Allison M. Golden Gracyn T. Graley Cailee A. Grzebienik Morgan R. HaulmanTaylor A. Hodge Morgan K. Huhl Daniel J. Kunkel

Selena T. LaBair Maria M. Lardizabal Hannah R. LawrentzKeitha L. Lear Angela M. Leone Tiffany N. LeungKayla M. LuthyMorgan V. Mains Kaitlin E. McDougal* Alexis C. McQueenMadison R. Moore Martha Nyarko Jenna D. Ober Brittany N. Pilat* Megan N. Powell

Priscilla A. Puddoc Casey J. Rife Holly L. Rundle Taylor B. Rush* Adrianna L. Schaad Muna O. Sharif* Sarah E. Short Abigail A. Shump Gillian M. Sturm* Laurleena E. Todd Maya Venkataraman Brianna A. Wallis* Kirsten M. Wills

Vernon L. Pack FellowshipThe Pack Fellowship provides funding to students selected through an application process who are engaged

in a public service program or project and are working in collaboration with the mission of the Center for Community Engagement at Otterbein University.

2019-20 Fellows

Zachary Groene Devin W. Chaffins

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