Honors Day 2022 Full List of Awards

CONWAY, Ark. (April 28, 2022) — Hendrix College students were honored for academic achievement and campus leadership today at the 2022 Honors Day Convocation in the Wellness and Athletics Center.

[NOTE: Please notify news@hendrix.edu if there are any mistakes or omissions in the list of award winners. Questions related to graduation with distinction should be directed to the Registrar: registrar@hendrix.edu.]  

The following awards were presented at the 2022 Honors Day Convocation:

President’s Medal

• Victoria Ann Malak

Academic Departmental Award Recipients

Art

• Anna Bivens — Service to the Department Award, Graduating with Distinction  
• Grace Capooth — Don and Camilla Marr Endowed Art Scholarship  
• Adaja Cooper — Don and Camilla Marr Endowed Art Scholarship 
• Elijah Dilday — Service to the Department Award  
• James Trenthem — Service to the Department Award, Graduating with Distinction  

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

• Mitch Bandy — Bruce W. Haggard Award, Graduating with Distinction
• Cole Bolen — Graduating with Distinction                                   
• Madeline Fulmer — Graduating with Distinction                  
• Pooja Modi — Graduating with Distinction
• Weston Northington — Graduating with Distinction
• Emily Pickering — Graduating with Distinction
• Kashti Shah — Graduating with Distinction           
• Grace Turner — Graduating with Distinction
• Lillie Wilson — Graduating with Distinction
• Shelby Worsham — Bruce W. Haggard Award, Graduating with Distinction

Biology and Health Sciences

• Katy Abramowitz — Graduating with Distinction
• Paige Arthur — Graduating with Distinction
• Lauren Berry — Dr. G. Thomas Clark Biology Award, Graduating with Distinction   
• Ben Blankenship — Graduating with Distinction      
• Kinsey Bryant — Graduating with Distinction
• Avery Colclaser — Earle A. Spessard Biology Award, Graduating with Distinction 
• Bekah Dodson — Graduating with Distinction
• Tristan Hoerschelman — Graduating with Distinction
• Alaina Ivers — Graduating with Distinction
• Helen Jeon — Albert M. Raymond AED Award   
• Rose Johnson — Keith Sutton Award, Graduating with Distinction 
• Jayla King — Graduating with Distinction
• Joseph Lara — Mark Sutherland Award, Graduating with Distinction   
• Hunter Lawrence — Graduating with Distinction
• Joshua Leggett — Graduating with Distinction
• Victoria Malak — Graduating with Distinction
• Michael Miller — Graduating with Distinction
• David Nichols — Graduating with Distinction
• Robert Phillips-Cosio — Graduating with Distinction
• Keane Sammon — Johnson Biology Award, Graduating with Distinction   
• Claire Smith — Jim Kelly Award, Graduating with Distinction   
• Caroline Tackett — Graduating with Distinction
• Isabel Vasquez — Graduating with Distinction
• Jovaun Williams — Graduating with Distinction      

Chemistry

• Cole Bolen — Inorganic Chemistry Award  
• Colin Bridges — McHenry Chemistry Award, Graduating with Distinction 
• Tommy Caldarera — John E. Stuckey Award in First Year Chemistry  
• Martin Dyer — Robert W. Shideler Chemistry Award  
• Adam De Groodt — American Institute of Chemists Award, Analytical Chemistry Award, Graduating with Distinction 
• Anna Johnson — John E. Stuckey Award in First Year Chemistry  
• Bang-Giao Nguyen — Graduating with Distinction 
• EQ Seeboonruang — Robert W. Shideler Chemistry Award  
• Savannah Shaw — Graduating with Distinction 
• Ramy Yousef — Physical Chemistry Award

Classics

• Kyle Rutherford —Graduating with Distinction  

Economics and Business

• Dylan Alexander — Graduating with Distinction
• Charity Bratcher — James C. Pruden Memorial Scholarship 
• Josh Cole — Eloise W. Raymond Masters Award
• Nathan Evans — E. W. Martin Memorial Accounting Award, Graduating with Distinction
• Carl Fitch — E. W. Martin Memorial Accounting Award, Graduating with Distinction 
• Ben Glassford — Graduating with Distinction
• Zoe Kobriger — Eloise W. Raymond Masters Award   
• John Mark Mathis — E. W. Martin Memorial Accounting Award, Graduating with Distinction 
• Ashton Mcanally — Graduating with Distinction
• Rachel Mcghee — Mosley Economics and Business Award, Graduating with Distinction
• Elise Ormonde — Mosley Economics and Business Award, Graduating with Distinction 
• Daniel Packard — Graduating with Distinction
• Ben Patterson — Frank Dicken McAlister Memorial Scholarship 
• Seth Stanley — Graduating with Distinction
• Tristen Starnes — Mosley Economics and Business Award, Graduating with Distinction 
• Jayden Stewart — E. W. Martin Memorial Accounting Award, Graduating with Distinction
• Theresa Thomas — Graduating with Distinction

 English

• Annemarie Bennett — William H. Hughes Shakespeare Award    
• Catherine Bridges — Graduating with Distinction   
• Annie Elliott —Robert L. Campbell-Walter A. Moffatt Award 
• Sidra Hanson — Graduating with Distinction   
• Danielle Kuntz — Graduating with Distinction   
• Gabrielle Skerpan —McCuistion English Prize, Graduating with Distinction   
• Sarah Ward — Graduating with Distinction   

French

• Ben Blankenship — Graduating with Distinction   
• Monica Martinez — Graduating with Distinction   
• Sarah Miller — Graduating with Distinction   
• Audrey Mutoni — Graduating with Distinction   

History

• Lily Berry — Richard B. Yates Prize, Graduating with Distinction   
• Dave Camp — James Jennings Prize   
• Lily Ryall — David Larson Prize   
• Nestor Ruiz — Graduating with Distinction   
• Tyler Wilson — Graduating with Distinction   

Interdisciplinary Studies

• Jordan Barfield — Graduating with Distinction   
• Sidra Hanson — Graduating with Distinction
• Mohannad Al-Hindi — Graduating with Distinction   
• Helen Jeon — Graduating with Distinction   

Mathematics and Computer Science

• Allen Bogoslavsky — Parker Undergraduate Research Award, Graduating with Distinction  
• Andrew Eveld — Robert C. Eslinger Computer Science Award
• Sammy Gaskins — Robert C. Eslinger Computer Science Award
• Anna Johnson —McHenry-Lane Mathematics Award
• Chloe Baker — Graduating with Distinction 

Music

• Rose Johnson — Hendrix Choir Student Recognition Award
• Andrea Ortega — Ashley R. Coffman Wind Ensemble Award  
• Jonathon Qualls — Robert McGill Endowed Scholarship
• Tristam Williams Thompson — Hendrix College Chamber Orchestra Award   

Philosophy and Religious Studies

• Hailey Johnston — Graduating with Distinction   
• Anna Lawrence — Robert G. Shoemaker Award, Graduating with Distinction   
• Keegan Vacanti — Robert G. Shoemaker Award, Graduating with Distinction   

Physics

• Griffin Ancipink — Graduating with Distinction   
• Ashtyn Bell — Richard Rolleigh Undergraduate Research Award, Graduating with Distinction   
• Emma Chavez — Joe G. Robbins Physics Award   
• Andrew King — Graduating with Distinction   
• Madelyn Klinkerman — Joe G. Robbins Physics Award   
• Connor Osborn — Graduating with Distinction   
• Kaleigh Smith — Joe G. Robbins Physics Award

Politics

• Phineas Chapman — Graduating with Distinction   
• Thalia Fort — Ian T. King Prize in International Relations, Graduating with Distinction   
• Lynnaya Hamby — Dr. John A. Ziegler Law Award, Graduating with Distinction   
• Monica Martinez — W.C. Buthman Prize, Graduating with Distinction
• Olivia Moore — Graduating with Distinction   
• Phillip Powell — Brandon Matthew Ryan Scholarship 
• Ilana Svartz — W.C. Buthman Prize, Graduating with Distinction   

Psychology

• Katy Abramowitz — Graduating with Distinction                                                        
• Charlotte Alexander — Graduating with Distinction                                           
• Mary Dann Betbeze — Graduating with Distinction                                
• Mary Claire Bright — Graduating with Distinction                                           
• Avery Colclaser — Graduating with Distinction                                           
• Maddie Flegal — Graduating with Distinction                                            
• Maddie Franke — Graduating with Distinction   
• Gillian Henneberry — Graduating with Distinction   
• Nicole Hendrix — Graduating with Distinction   
• Ellen Hollins — Graduating with Distinction   
• Ishrar Islam — Graduating with Distinction   
• Sarah Miller — Graduating with Distinction   
• Alexis Ozden — Margaret E. Fitch Award in Psychology, Graduating with Distinction   
• KP Pratt — Graduating with Distinction   
• Rachel Stewart — Margaret E. Fitch Award in Psychology, Graduating with Distinction   
• Caroline Tackett — Margaret E. Fitch Award in Psychology, Graduating with Distinction   
• Riley Youngblood — Graduating with Distinction      

Sociology/Anthropology

• Allison Epperson — Graduating with Distinction   
• Grace Gobbi — Graduating with Distinction   
• Christian Maddox — Juanita D. Sandford Social Justice Award, Graduating with Distinction   
• Addison Race — Ferris C. Baker Sociology Award, Graduating with Distinction
• Sophie Vogle — Ferris C. Baker Sociology Award, Graduating with Distinction   

Spanish

• Charlotte Alexander — Graduating with Distinction   
• Rachel Allen — Graduating with Distinction   
• Lacey Crosby — Graduating with Distinction   
• Thalia Fort — Graduating with Distinction   
• Serye Kim — Graduating with Distinction   
• Kashti Shah — Graduating with Distinction   
• Shelby Worsham — Graduating with Distinction   

Theatre Arts and Dance

• Mary Dann Betbeze— Dr. and Mrs. F. Marion Tolleson Prize 
• Landry Dosher — Rosemary E. Henenberg Scholarship 
• Raven Edens — Dr. and Mrs. F. Marion Tolleson Prize 
• Peter Grant —Vivian Hill Drama Award, Graduating with Distinction   
• Flannery Hirrel — Graham-Duncan Award   
• Rachel Petelle —Ella Myrl Shanks Scholarship  
• Avery Woodridge — Graduating with Distinction   

Graduating with Distinction in Odyssey

• Rachel Allen 
• Greer Ayers 
• Samantha Biltgen 
• Halie Booth 
• Phineas Chapman 
• Thalia Fort 
• Sidra Hanson 
• Deondre Henry 
• Rose Johnson 
• Avery Woodridge 
• Jayla King 
• Danielle Kuntz 
• Rachel McGhee 
• Sarah Miller 
• Audrey Mutoni 
• Gaston Niyitegeka 
• Alexis Ozden 
• Addie Race       
• Kashti Shah 
• Rachel Stewart 
• Grace Turner 
• Sophie Vogle 
• Sadie Walker 
• Lillie Wilson 
• Shelby Worsham 

Murphy Scholars 2022 Graduates

• Rachel Allen    
• Savanna Bader
• Lauren Berry   
• Mary Dann Betbeze
• Ben Blankenship 
• Halie Booth 
• Mary Claire Bright 
• Phineas Chapman 
• Thalia Fort 
• Peter Grant 
• Jaycee Hall 
• Lynnaya Hamby 
• Sidra Hanson 
• Ishrar Islam 
• Danielle Kuntz 
• Christian Maddox 
• David Nichols 
• Callista Poiter 
• Kyle Rutherford 
• Kashti Shah 
• Gabrielle Skerpan 
• Rachel Stewart 
• Spencer Thompson 
• Keegan Vacanti 
• Sarah Ward
• Lillie Wilson 
• Avery Woodridge
• Anushka Yadava 
• Marni Younger 

Phi Beta Kappa

• Mohannad Al-Hindi      
• Mitchell Bandy  
• Annemarie Bennett       
• Lily Berry          
• Becca Biggin     
• Ben Blankenship           
• Cole Bolen 
• Catherine Bridges 
• Colin Bridges                
• Thalia Fort 
• Samuel Gaskins 
• Ishrar Islam 
• Helen Jeon 
• Danielle Kuntz 
• Joseph Lara 
• Anna Lawrence 
• Victoria Malak 
• Audrey Mutoni 
• Bang-Giao Nguyen 
• Elise Ormonde 
• Rachel Stewart 
• Ilana Svartz 
• Keegan Vacanti 
• Jovaun Williams 
• Lillie Wilson 
• Shelby Worsham 

Fulbright Scholarship Semi-finalists

• Kaylen Holman   
• Maggie Kleck 

Watson Fellowship 

• Ilana Svartz   

Student Organization Awards

• Charlotte Alexander — Danny Powell Service Leadership Award 
• Mohannad Al-Hindi — Alice Hines Award for Excellence in Multicultural Leadership and Service 
• Lauren Allen — Student Impact Award
• Rachel Catherine Allen — Mary Melekian Richardson Award     
• Mitch Bandy — Quiet Leader Award   
• Lauren Berry — Ellis Arnold Award for Outstanding Campus Leadership
• Lily Berry — Quiet Leader Award   
• Lily Black — Matt L. Ellis Volunteer of the Year Award
• Dave Camp — Betty L Bumpers International Leadership and Fellowship Award
• Phineas Chapman — Ellis Arnold Award for Outstanding Campus Leadership    
• Anna Claire Franklin (Mental Health Committee) — Student Organization of the Year  
• Hailey Johnston — Danny Powell Service Leadership Award 
• Victoria Malak — Alice Hines Award for Excellence in Multicultural Leadership and Service 
• Christian Maddox —Alice Hines Award for Excellence in Multicultural Leadership and Service 
• Monica Martinez —Alice Hines Award for Excellence in Multicultural Leadership and Service 
• Joshua McNair —Alice Hines Award for Excellence in Multicultural Leadership and Service 
• Audrey Mutoni — Dr. I.L. Claude, Jr. International Studies Award   
• Rachel Stewart — Student Impact Award
• Zachary West — Matt L. Ellis Volunteer of the Year Award