Students Recognized for High Academic Achievement
Campus News

Franklin College honored its students for their exceptional scholarly efforts during the 2022-23 academic year with merit awards and scholarships at the annual Spring Honors Convocation, held on April 27 in the Napolitan Student Center.

The following students were honored:

Biology Awards

Carter T. Bright, of Indianapolis, received the Biology Outstanding Performance – Freshman Award.

Kameron J. Darnold, of Osgood, received the Biology Outstanding Performance – Freshman Award.

Andrew W. Deppe, of Franklin, received the Biology Outstanding Upperclassman with Potential to Pursue Graduate Work Award.

Jacob A. Glover, of Mooresville, received the Biology Outstanding Upperclassman with Potential to Pursue Graduate Work Award and the Belisle Family Endowed Undergraduate Field Biology Scholarship.

Maya C. McCloud, of Kokomo, received the Biology Faculty Choice Achievement Award.

Tyler K. Wick, of Greenwood, received the Biology Faculty Choice Achievement Award.

Benjamin H. Marten, of Franklin, received the Ross G. & Pauline Devore Crump Endowed Scholarship.

Samantha K. Schick, of Indianapolis, received the Ross G. & Pauline Devore Crump Endowed Scholarship.

Thomas J. (TJ) Deere, Jr., of Union, Ky., received the Naomi Hougham Award.

Madison A. (Lexi) Giddens, of Whiteland, received the Naomi Hougham Award.

Zoe I. Benefiel, of Morristown, received the Holman Field Biology Scholarship.

Abigail R. Blastic, of Indianapolis, received the Holman Ecology Scholarship.

Samantha K. Pankratz, of Stevensville, Mich., received the Biology Departmental Citizenship Award.

Taylor E. Tatlock, of Edinburgh, received the Biology Departmental Citizenship Award.

Chemistry & Physics Awards

Riley K. Mahan, of Trafalgar, received the Botts Chemistry Scholarship.

Landon R. Cole, of Rising Sun, received the Dr. Jerry L. Curnutt Endowed Scholarship.

Celeste Edwards, of Indianapolis, received the Dr. Jerry L. Curnutt Endowed Scholarship.

Kamryn R. Elder, of Avon, received the Dr. Jerry L. Curnutt Endowed Scholarship.

Dustin R. Garrison, of Louisville, Ky., received the Dr. Jerry L. Curnutt Endowed Scholarship.

John A. Wallace, of Jasper, received the Dr. Jerry L. Curnutt Endowed Scholarship.

Hailey J. Gilbert, of Shelbyville, received the Truman and Mildred Hoover Endowed Scholarship.

Chesney J. Loehr, of Columbus, received the Truman and Mildred Hoover Endowed Scholarship.

Kennedy G. Minter, of Rensselaer, received the Truman and Mildred Hoover Endowed Scholarship.

Robert T. Shrader, of Indianapolis, received the Truman and Mildred Hoover Endowed Scholarship.

Carter J. Terrell, of Franklin, received the Truman and Mildred Hoover Endowed Scholarship.

Colby S. West, of Cayuga, received the Truman and Mildred Hoover Endowed Scholarship.

Kara N. Woodard, of Evansville, received the Truman and Mildred Hoover Endowed Scholarship.

\Matthew T. Johnson, of Griffith, received the Harry E. Jordan Achievement Award.

Nathaniel J. Jarboe, of Ferdinand, received the James M. Sprague-Merck Science Award.

Anissa P. Bailey, of Greenwood, received the Raymond & Catherine Cowan Endowed Scholarship.

Delaney A. Cornn, of Shelbyville, received the Freshman Excellence in Chemistry Award and the Dr. Barbara Hummel Weil Endowed Scholarship.

Luke W. Willmann, of Selma, received the Freshman Excellence in Chemistry Award.

Emma M. Back, of Brookville, received the Dr. Barbara Hummel Weil Endowed Scholarship.

Jetta S. Norris, of Bloomington, received the Dr. Barbara Hummel Weil Endowed Scholarship.

Kailyn J. Prescott, of Greenwood, received the Dr. Barbara Hummel Weil Endowed Scholarship.

Rachel J. Rooksberry, of Bloomfield, received the Dr. Barbara Hummel Weil Endowed Scholarship.

Economics, Business & Accounting Awards

Wyatt A. McCullough, of Franklin, received the William & Ruth Kerlin Hibbs Business & Economics Scholarship.

Allie E. Campbell, of Greenwood, received the Indiana Certified Public Accountants Award.

Carter A.D. Crowe, of, Greenwood, received the Indiana Certified Public Accountants Award.

Zane Downing, of Greentown, received the Edna Lacy Endowed Scholarship.

Matthew Earley, of Mishawaka, received the Edna Lacy Endowed Scholarship.

Trae E. Haley, of Columbus, received the Edna Lacy Endowed Scholarship.

Kaitlyn F. Hewitt, of Westfield, received the Edna Lacy Endowed Scholarship.

Mitchell L. O’Mara, of Avon, received the Edna Lacy Endowed Scholarship.

Molly J Wallace, of Fort Wayne, received the Edna Lacy Endowed Scholarship.

William J. (Joey) Brock IV, of Indianapolis, received the John D. Peterson Endowed Scholarship in Finance.

Stephanni A. Kleber, of Seymour, received the John D. Peterson Endowed Scholarship in Finance.

Brooke K. Stephens, of Columbus, received the John D. Peterson Endowed Scholarship in Finance.

Trenton K. Hartlage, of Louisville, Ky., received the Hilbert Rust Endowed Scholarship.

Noah C. Harris, of Greenwood, received the E. Don & Joyce Tull Endowed Scholarship.

Maecee D. Terhune, of Greenwood, received the E. Don & Joyce Tull Endowed Scholarship.

Education Awards

Elizabeth A. Peters, of Trafalgar, received the E.B. Bryan Award and the Indiana’s Outstanding Future Educator Award.

Jocelyn M. Duncan, of Wilkinson, received the Gladys Pitcher Greer Memorial Endowed Award in Education.

Gracie True, of Madison, received the Gladys Pitcher Greer Memorial Endowed Award in Education.

Emma N. Moore, of Camby, received the Orville & Freda Wright Memorial Scholarship.

Grace L. Williams, of Indianapolis, received the Orville & Freda Wright Memorial Scholarship.

English & Creative Writing Awards

Roxanna J. Hair, of Indianapolis, received the English and Creative Writing Department Senior Award, Most Accomplished.

Kalijah J. Hessig, of Campbellsburg, received the English and Creative Writing Department Junior Award, Rising Star.

Sierra M. Downey, of Greenwood, received the Thomas K. Ehret Endowed Scholarship.

Colleen H. Kincaid, of Fishers, received the Tunison Award for Excellence in English.

Nolan R. Cook, of Fort Wayne, received the Randall O. Khan Endowment Scholarship for Liberal Arts.

Abby E. Moore, of Camby, received the Betty Flinn Johnson Endowed Scholarship.

Exercise Science Awards

Jaiden R. Baker, of Saint Joe, received the Doreen W. St. Clair Endowed Scholarship.

Aaran L. Greenwell, of Beech Grove, received the Doreen W. St. Clair Endowed Scholarship.

History Awards

Claire E. Sampson, of Indianapolis, received the I. George Blake Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

Faith M. Wheeler, of Morgantown, received the I. George Blake Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

Cooper E. Davis, of Carthage, received the William Wayland Kenower ’81 Award.

Josie L. Lyons, of Coatesville, received the Thomas R. Killey History Scholarship.

Jack M. Sells, of Indianapolis, received the Thomas R. Killey History Scholarship.

Journalism Awards

Sydney A. Byerly, of New Albany, received the Scott Alexander Journalism Scholarship.

Zachary D. Roberts, of Zionsville, received the Harvey C. Jacobs Journalism Award.

Maggie A. Eley, of Bargersville, received the Tonya Lee Memorial Scholarship.

Master of Science in Athletic Training Awards

Amanda J. Meek, of Shelbyville, received the Graduate Award for Outstanding Leadership and Mentorship.

Kia D. Hreno, of Mooresville, received the Graduate Award for Outstanding Service.

Amy K. Davis, of Greenwood, received the Graduate Award for Outstanding Academics.

Mathematics & Computing Awards

Caleb E. Roge, of Greenwood, received the Bonnie Pribush Excellence in Computing Award.

William F. Bright, of New Whiteland, received the Freshman Computing Award.

Brayden R. Devenport, of Franklin, received the John Grimmer Prize for Excellence in Engineering.

Jonah B. Salyers, of Franklin, received the John Grimmer Prize for Excellence in Engineering.

David I. Fox, of Whiteland, received the De Morgan Award and the Rodney T. Hood Prize for Excellence in Math.

Christian Blake Talbert, of Nineveh, received the Dwight Heath Memorial Math Award and the Fields-Borgerding Prize for Excellence in Data Science.

Ashley N. Geldmeier, of Indianapolis, received the Dr. Gertrude Geraets Award and the Fields-Borgerding Prize for Excellence in Data Science.

Antonio N. Sanchez, of Franklin, received the Thorp Wolford Award for Excellence in Quantitative Analysis.

Libby K.J. Baker, of Greenwood, received the Richard M. Park Prize for Excellence in Applied Mathematics.

Billie R. Jarrett, of Indianapolis , received the Richard M. Park Prize for Excellence in Applied Mathematics.

Robert T. Knight, of Greenwood, received the Richard M. Park Prize for Excellence in Applied Mathematics and the Bugelholl Family Math Award.

Ethan S. Pollett, of Taylorsville, Ky., received the Richard M. Park Prize for Excellence in Applied Mathematics.

Kara N. Woodard, of Evansville, received the Richard M. Park Prize for Excellence in Applied Mathematics.

Brett T. Gentry, of Whiteland, received the Underclassman Math Award.

Robert J. McCoy, of Whiteland, received the Underclassman Math Award.

Parker M. Mullins, of Vincennes, received the Underclassman Math Award.

Austin J. Sewell, of Franklin, received the Rodney T. Hood Prize for Excellence in Math.

Titus S. Ammerman, of Whittier, Calif., received the Fields-Borgerding Prize for Excellence in Data Science.

Garrett D. Fogle, of Brownsburg, received the Fields-Borgerding Prize for Excellence in Data Science.

Bennett L.S. Hanson, of New Palestine, received the Fields-Borgerding Prize for Excellence in Data Science.

Modern Language Awards

Isaac S. Gleitz, of Corydon, received the DREPS Trophy and the Spanish Advanced Level Award.

Alix E. Thornsbury, of Fort Wayne, received the French Intermediate Level Award.

Sydney B. Carson, of Westport, received the French Advanced Level Award.

Elijah T. Roberson, of Martinsville, received the French Service Award.

Camden J. Carlile, of Trafalgar, received the Tracey French Award.

Clayton C. Shull, of Muncie, received the Spanish Intermediate Level Award.

Faith M. Wheeler, of Morgantown, received the Spanish Service Award.

Music Award

Devyn M. Kerr, of Cedar Grove, received the Harry P. Guiler Music Achievement Award.

Political Science Awards

Amy P. Garrido Portillo, of Greenwood, received the Montell Ogdon International Law & Diplomacy Endowed Scholarship.

Cara E. Mullen, of Carthage, received the Montell Ogdon International Law & Diplomacy Endowed Scholarship and the Richard Vandivier Scholarship.

Hannah E. Watson, of Nineveh, received the Dr. Elmon Williams Law Study Award.

Rhegan E. Day ’22, of Shelbyville, received the McKinney Franklin Law Scholar Award. Alumni of Franklin College are eligible to apply for this award.

Pre-Medical Awards

Aaran L. Greenwell, of Beech Grove, received the Professor Charles A. Deppe Endowed Scholarship.

Savannah E. Root, of Columbus, received the Professor Charles A. Deppe Endowed Scholarship.

Kameron J. Darnold, of Osgood, received the William and Ruth Kerlin Hibbs Pre-Med Scholarship.

Kiara R. McGuyre, of Mooresville, received the William D. Province Endowed Scholarship.

Morgan L. Nelson, of Marion, received the Dr. George W. Ritteman Endowed Scholarship.

Psychology Awards

Leah K. Green, of Connersville, received the Psychology Department Junior Academic Excellence Award.

Devin I. Byers, of Mooresville, received the Psychology Department Senior Academic Excellence Award.

Sociology Awards

Makenna M. Mundy, of Noblesville, received the Outstanding Junior in Sociology Award.

Corbin M. Lee, of Indianapolis, received the Outstanding Senior in Sociology Award.

Theatre Awards

Marian Case, of Pendleton, received the Blue Key Dramatic Trophy.

Spencer M. Downhour, of Franklin, received the Blue Key Dramatic Trophy.

Robert H. Pollard, of New Albany, received the Theatre Department Award and the Robert Wise Dramatic Award, Lead Performer (Blithe Spirit).

Jordan C. Hoard, of Plainfield, received the H.F. Award and the Robert Wise Dramatic Award, Supporting Performer (Blithe Spirit).

Jadyn R. List, of Newburgh, received the Robert Wise Dramatic Award, Lead Performer (Proof).

Nathan M. Irskens, of Greenwood, received the Robert Wise Dramatic Award, Supporting Performer (Galinthias).

College Awards

Sierra M. Downey, of Greenwood, received the Elba L. “Babe” Branigin Jr. Law Scholarship.

Amy P. Garrido Portillo, of Greenwood, received the Elba L. “Babe” Branigin Jr. Law Scholarship.

Clayton W. Black, of Troy, Ohio, received the Wayne Coy Award.

Josie L. Lyons, of Coatesville, received the Robert A. Johnson Leadership Award.

Claire E. Sampson, of Indianapolis, received the Robert A. Johnson Leadership Award.

Grace L. Williams, of Indianapolis, received the Robert A. Johnson Leadership Award.

Rutendo S. Nyamadzawo, of Harare, Zimbabwe, received the Ruth A. Callon Religious Activity Award.

Britany A. App, of Montezuma, received the Pulliam Fellowship Award.

Zain A. Ballenger, of Shelbyville, received the Pulliam Fellowship Award.

Jack P. Goodhue, of Jasper, received the Pulliam Fellowship Award.

Magdalene A. McGuire, of Plainfield, received the Pulliam Fellowship Award.

Ashlyn M. Myers, of Franklin, received the Pulliam Fellowship Award.

Lola Reed, of Columbus, received the Pulliam Fellowship Award.

Alexa J. Shrake, of Martinsville, received the Pulliam Fellowship Award.

Owen D. Ogle, of Carmel, received The Richard A. Harrison 1953 Pledge Class Endowed Scholarship for Indiana Alpha Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Austin J. Sewell, of Franklin, received the Thomas Burns Douglass Memorial Award (Sigma Alpha Epsilon).

Nathaniel J. Jarboe, of Ferdinand, received Tau Kappa Epsilon Scholarship In Chemistry.

Amy P. Garrido Portillo, of Greenwood, received the Jay and Susan DeVoss Endowed Scholarship for International Travel and the Intercultural Honors Experience Award.

Nolan R. Cook, of Fort Wayne, received the Intercultural Honors Experience Award and the Leonard Foreign Language/Travel Endowed Award.

Shelby C. Keith, of Austin, received the Intercultural Honors Experience Award and the Raymond D. & Enid McCaslin Kelly Fund.

Cara E. Mullen, of Carthage, received the Intercultural Honors Experience Award.

Elizabeth M. Sekhon, of Franklin, received the Intercultural Honors Experience Award.

Kara N. Woodard, of Evansville, received the Intercultural Honors Experience Award.

Isabel L. Sanchez, of Edinburgh, received the Leonard Foreign Language/Travel Endowed Award.

Nagib Afani, of Leon, Mexico, received the Exploration Scholarship Miss Jennifer Heghinian Award.

The following students received the Student Leadership Endorsement Award: Nagib Afani of Leon, Mexico, Jason A. Arbogast of Gas City, Pen Bailey of Bedford, Cameron J. Baker of Shelbyville, Lillian Benefiel of Morristown, Clayton W. Black of Troy, Ohio, Jackson C. Burke of Fort Wayne, Devin I. Byers of Mooresville, Taylor Campos of Tallahassee, Fla., Macyn S. Charlesworth of Indianapolis (46227), Terry J. Cox, Jr., of Casey, Ill., Shelby N. Crockett of Pittsboro, Andrew W. Deppe of Franklin, Kamryn R. Elder of Avon, Hannah M. Friend of Greensburg, Isabella F. Frye of Bargersville, Hailey J. Gilbert of Shelbyville, Skyler D. Johnson of Indianapolis (46241), Shelby C. Keith of Austin, Roth W. Kessler of Lebanon, Colleen H. Kincaid of Fishers, Ava L. Mayer of Mooresville, Delaney B. McCafferty of Brownsburg, Magdalene A. McGuire of Plainfield, Kiara R. McGuyre of Mooresville, Rutendo S. Nyamadzawo of Harare, Zimbabwe, Erin M. Perkins of Floyds Knobs, Samantha S. Phillips of Owensboro Ky., Caleb E. Roge of Greenwood, Isabel L. Sanchez of Edinburgh, Brooke K. Stephens of Columbus, Christian Blake Talbert of Nineveh, Taylor E. Tatlock of Edinburgh, Kosmo O. Wojack of Mililani, Hawaii.

POSTED May 26, 2023