The 2013 Awards Banquet was held at the Holiday Inn in Battle Creek on May 2.
Kellogg Community College recognized 37 graduating students who exhibited outstanding achievement in their fields of study with 41 awards during the college’s annual Awards Banquet earlier this month.
The banquet, held May 2 at the Holiday Inn Battle Creek, honored recipients selected by the faculty and administrators from the department that corresponds with each award. Awards are also given to the overall outstanding full- and part-time graduates in each of the two academic divisions.
To qualify for the award, students must major or exhibit interest in the award area; earn a 3.5 or higher GPA in the award area; evidence significant creative growth; and exhibit a high degree of participation in and/or contributions to the department activities in one or more capacities.
This year’s award winners, listed by division, include:
STUDENT SERVICES DIVISION AWARDS
- Anna Bennison, of Battle Creek, All-Michigan Academic Team 2013
- Makenzie Farmer, of Tekonsha, All-Michigan Academic Team 2013
- Mackenzie Kendall, of Bellevue, Outstanding Female Scholar Athlete 2013
- Chad Mayle, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Male Scholar Athlete 2013
- Catharine Clark, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Student Employee 2013
- Anthony Travis, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Student Employee 2013
INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION AWARDS
Arts and Sciences Division: Arts and Communication Department
- Chelsea Staines, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Art 2013
- Alayna Miller, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Communication 2013
- Tiffany Thatcher, of Union City, Outstanding Achievement in Creative Writing 2013
- Stephen Richmond, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in English 2013
- Rebekah Daly, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Foreign Language 2013
- Jesse Cowles, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Theatre 2013
Arts and Sciences Division: Elizabeth and Guido Binda Excellence in Visual and Performing Arts Award
- Craig Noaeill, of Battle Creek, Excellence in Art Binda Award 2013
- Hannah Frentz, of Battle Creek, Excellence in Communication Binda Award 2013
- Christopher Peters, of Battle Creek, Excellence in Music Binda Award 2013
- Chance Loman, of Battle Creek, Excellence in Theatre Binda Award 2013
Arts and Sciences Division: Early Childhood and Teacher Education Department
- Angela Burd, of Paw Paw, Outstanding Early Childhood Education Program Graduate 2013
- Michelle Weaver, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Education Major Graduate 2013
Arts and Sciences Division: Math and Science Department
- Patrick Bennett, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Biology 2013
- Tara Hanson, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry 2013
- Jeffrey Holtman, of Delton, Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics 2013
- Andrew Messecar, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Physics 2013
Arts and Sciences Division: Social Science Department
- Lula Glasgow, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Human Services Program Graduate 2013
- Austin Lehman, of East Leroy, Outstanding Social Science Graduate 2013
- Albert Hum, of Battle Creek, Service Learning Commitment 2013
Career and Occupational Education Division
- Sarah Garnaat, of Bellevue, Outstanding Associate Degree Nursing Graduate 2013
- Walter Whitfield, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Business Management Graduate 2013
- Cindy Pearison, of Athens, Outstanding Computer Engineering Technology Graduate 2013
- Steven Smith, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Criminal Justice Graduate 2013
- Keri Slane, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Dental Hygiene Graduate 2013
- Jermane Pinson, of Battle Creek, Outstanding EMS Student 2013
- Lindsey Christoff, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Magnetic Resonance Imaging Graduate 2013
- Elizabeth Waker, of Litchfield, Outstanding Medical Laboratory Technology Graduate 2013
- Amy Morales, of Kalamazoo, Outstanding Office Information Technology Graduate 2013
- Caitlin Benham, of Kalamazoo, Outstanding Paralegal Graduate 2013
- Karley Smith, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Graduate 2013
- Courtney Himes, of Kalamazoo, Outstanding Radiography Graduate 2013
OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION GRADUATES
Outstanding Instructional Division Graduates: Arts and Sciences
- Makenzie Farmer, of Tekonsha, Outstanding Graduate – Part-Time Student 2013
- Albert Hum, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Graduate – Full-Time Student 2013
Outstanding Instructional Division Graduates: Career and Occupational Education
- Courtney Himes, of Kalamazoo, Outstanding Graduate – Part-Time Student 2013
- Caitlin Benham, of Kalamazoo, Outstanding Graduate – Full-Time Student 2013
For more information about the Awards Banquet, visit www.kellogg.edu/studentlife/banquet.html.
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