KCC honors top students at Awards Banquet

KCC student Dakota Glassburn accepts an award from KCC President Mark O'Connell at the college's annual Awards Banquet April 28.

Kellogg Community College recognized nearly three dozen of the College’s top students during its annual Awards Banquet April 28.

Thirty-five students were honored with 42 awards at the banquet, which recognizes students’ outstanding achievement in their field of study. Award winners are 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 College’s two academic divisions.

To qualify for the award, students must major or exhibit interest in their award area; earn a 3.5 or higher GPA in their 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 are listed below.

STUDENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION AWARDS

  • Eucharia Ganda, of Battle Creek, All-Michigan Academic Team 2016
  • Dakota Glassburn, of Battle Creek, All-Michigan Academic Team 2016
  • Erin Shafer, of Albion, Outstanding Female Scholar Athlete 2016
  • Joseph Wolf, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Male Scholar Athlete 2016
  • Joseph Lin, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Student Employee 2016

INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION AWARDS

Arts and Sciences Awards

  • Jeromy Wyzykowski, of Coldwater, Service-Learning Commitment 2016

Arts and Communication Department

  • Austin Wisner, of Hastings, Outstanding Achievement in Art 2016
  • Anastasia Clemens, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Communication 2016
  • Daniel Brazie, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Creative Writing 2016
  • Robert Gildea, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in English 2016
  • Adrian Hibbard, of East Leroy, Outstanding Achievement in Foreign Language 2016
  • Eric Frost, of Albion, Outstanding Achievement in Music 2016
  • Patrick Lucas, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Theatre 2016

Elizabeth and Guido Binda Excellence in Visual and Performing Arts Awards

  • Edward Hursley, of Tekonsha, Excellence in Art Binda Award 2016
  • Joseph Lamb, of Bellevue, Excellence in Communication Binda Award 2016
  • Amanda Adams, of Battle Creek, Excellence in Music Binda Award 2016
  • Casmere Kennedy, of Battle Creek, Excellence in Theatre Binda Award 2016

Math and Science Department

  • DeQuilla Lackey, of Albion, Outstanding Achievement in Biology 2016
  • Hunter Mauk, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry 2016
  • Nicole Stanley, of Marshall, Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics 2016
  • Jami Robbins, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Achievement in Physics 2016

Social Science and Education Department

  • Renee Scriber, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Early Childhood Education Program Graduate 2015
  • Heidi Gartley, of Union City, Outstanding Education Major Graduate 2016
  • Jessie Diamante, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Human Services Program Graduate 2016
  • Ruth Clark, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Social Science Graduate 2016

Career and Occupational Education Awards

  • Kelly McNew, of Jonesville, Outstanding Associate Degree Nursing Graduate 2016
  • Eucharia Ganda, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Business Management Graduate 2016
  • Megan Young, of Marshall, Outstanding Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology Graduate 2016
  • Dakota Glassburn, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Computer Engineering Technology Graduate 2016
  • Cody Boatman, of Litchfield, Outstanding Criminal Justice Graduate 2016
  • Lauren Rubley, of Coldwater, Outstanding Dental Hygiene Graduate 2016
  • Allison Burke, of Battle Creek, Outstanding EMS Student 2016
  • Marra Boulanger, of Marshall, Outstanding Graphic Design Graduate 2016
  • Paige Prater, of Springfield, Outstanding Industrial Trades Student 2016
  • Rachel Rowlson, of Coldwater, Outstanding Office Information Technology Graduate 2016
  • Ann DeHaven, of Watervliet, Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Graduate 2016
  • Jennifer Whitaker, of Nashville, Outstanding Radiography Graduate 2016
  • Paige Prater, of Springfield, Breaking Traditions Graduate 2016

OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION GRADUATES

  • Renee Scriber, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Part-Time Arts & Sciences Graduate 2016
  • Hunter Mauk, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Full-Time Arts & Sciences Graduate 2016
  • Lauren Rubley, of Coldwater, Outstanding Part-Time Career & Occupational Education Graduate 2016
  • Dakota Glassburn, of Battle Creek, Outstanding Full-Time Career & Occupational Education Graduate 2016

Pictured above, KCC student Dakota Glassburn accepts an award for Outstanding Full-Time Career & Occupational Education Graduate 2016 from KCC President Mark O’Connell. The award was one of three Glassburn was awarded during the event.

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