Brescia University held its annual Honors Convocation on Sunday to celebrate the academic achievements of its students and awarded a number of honors, scholarships and other recognition.Brescia University alumnus, Grant Collins, ’14 was the featured speaker and related to the students, recalling his time in their shoes just four years ago. He cited the Brescia University commitment of ‘devotion to learning’ and spoke about how the liberal arts education at Brescia University encourages students to be excited about learning and encourages them to think outside the box and ask the hard questions. He quoted Ray Dalio, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, and his belief that life is a machine that you, yourself build.

“I, like many of you receiving an award today, am in my early stage. I am a sponge, trying to absorb anything I read, see, or learn from a mentor, or veteran in my field. I believe that Brescia University has provided that to you in their liberal arts education,” stated Collins. “By having a liberal arts education, you have not only the skills in your primary field of study, but in a wide array of studies, expanding your love for learning and hopefully showing you the hidden side to another area of life. I hope your devotion to learning continues, as you build your machine.”

Collins attended Brescia University and was a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society, served as Student Government Association Treasurer, was a student tutor, and a member of the Men’s Golf Team. He graduated in 2014 Cum Laude with a degree in math, and a minor in finance and economics.

Upon graduation, Collins entered the financial advising industry and most recently opened his own Edward Jones branch in Owensboro. He currently serves as the President of the Brescia University Alumni Association and is a member of the Brescia University Board of Trustees Finance Committee.

The following students received honors at the event:

Scholarships

Adam Hayden, Maceo, Kentucky, Florence Henderson Scholarship
Alanna Mudd, Caneyville, Kentucky, Sr. Sharon Sullivan Endowed Scholarship
Amy Dolen, Caneyville, Kentucky, Sr. Mary Jean Cotter Art Scholarship
Amy Kluck, Owensboro, Kentucky, Suzetta Ebelhar Education Scholarship
Annie Emert, Atwood, Tennessee, Greulich Scholarship;
Autumn Tonkins, Evansville, Indiana, Sr. Mary Jean Cotter Art Scholarship
Cole Hughes, Rockport, Indiana, Robert McDowell Scholarship
Courtney Klueppel, Eddyville, Kentucky, Sr. Casimir Czurles Biology Scholarship
Devin Ford, Philpot, Kentucky, Florence Henderson Scholarship
Dillon Geralds, Tompkinsville, Kentucky, John D. & Anna Marie Byrne Family Education Scholarship
Emily Combs, Central, City, Kentucky, Sr. Irene Hayden Scholarship
Essence Mann, Clarksville, Tennessee, Gary Karr Scholarship
Jeanna James, Owensboro, Kentucky, Phillip Hayden Memorial Scholarship;
Jennie Alexis Satterfield, Owensboro, Kentucky, Delbert S. Murphy Alumni Scholarship;
John Bolin, Lewisport, Kentucky, Margarite Hawkett Art Scholarship
Kassi Gilbert, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky, Theodore Carslile Swigert Chemistry Scholarship
Kelsey Whitaker, Central, City, Kentucky, August C. Muckler Education Scholarship
Kevin Larrea, Yonkers, New, Lincoln Service Business Scholarship
Kyle Robinson, Henderson, Kentucky, Sr. Mary Carmel Browning Scholarship
Makenzie Jackson, Owensboro, Kentucky, Suzetta Ebelhar Education Scholarship
Mallorie Polston, Suzetta Ebelhar Education Scholarship
Mary Kyndra Hagan, Owensboro, Kentucky, Bill & Jacinta Garinger Scholarship
Mary Sumlut, Owensboro, Kentucky, Geoffrey Ferry Scholarship
Medardas Jurjonas, Hendersonville, Tennessee, Sr. Alberta Birkhead Memorial Business Scholarship
Megan Stapleton, Huntingburg, Indiana, Owensboro Civitan Jack Keeney Memorial Scholarship
Megan Weinzapfel, Evansville, Indiana, Robert McDowell Scholarship
Morgan Thomas, Owensboro, Kentucky, Virginia Stout Fitzgerald Scholarship;
Paytience Ferguson, Cloverport, Kentucky, Sr. Robert Irene Golden Art Scholarship
Robert Davis Mitchell, Spotsville, Kentucky, William M. Elmer Business Scholarship
Ryan Oates, Hazel, Kentucky, Sr. Irene Hayden Scholarship
Rylan Smith, Beaver, Dam, Kentucky, J. B. Hocker Good Government Endowed Scholarship
Sarah Cox, Fayetteville, Tennessee, Florence Henderson Scholarship
Taylor Love, Hartford, Kentucky, Sr. Mary Jean Cotter Art Scholarship
Teresa Whitten, Owensboro, Kentucky, J. B. Hocker Good Government Endowed Scholarship
Tessie Myres, Rockport, Indiana, Institute of Management Accountants Scholarship
Therese Wilhite, Owensboro, Kentucky, Sr. Irene Hayden Scholarship
Trevor Brown, Henderson, Kentucky, Charles E. Field Business Scholarship
Tristan Haight, Florence Henderson Scholarship

Awards

Abigail Munger, Prospect, Kentucky, Theophilia Joan Oexmann Art Show Award for Ceramics and the Rembrandt Art Scholar Award
Alana Heitzer, El, Paso, Texas, Outstanding Field Practicum BSW Student
Amy Dolen, Caneyville, Kentucky, Theophilia Joan Oexmann Art Show Award for Sculpture and Graphic Design
Angela Kurz, Owensboro, Kentucky, High Scholastic Achievement
Audrey Mehling, Huntingburg, Indiana, High Scholastic Achievement
Brent Crawford, Clarkson, Kentucky, Sr. Michelle Morek Award for Outstanding Senior in Biology
Brookelyn Hattabaugh, Medora, Indiana, Institute of Management Accountants Honors Award
Cait Hutton, Trenton, New, High Scholastic Achievement
Cameron Robinson, White, Plains, Kentucky, High Scholastic Achievement
Cheyenne Bennett, Rembrandt Art Scholar Award
Courtney Reels, Bowling, Green, Kentucky, Outstanding Achievement in Communications Sciences and Disorders
Dakota Barron, Manhattan, Kansas, High Scholastic Achievement
Danielle Hancock, Owensboro, Kentucky, Outstanding Service Award in Biology
Elizabeth Williams, Owensboro, Kentucky, Certification in Public Child Welfare in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Emily Combs, Central, City, Kentucky, Theophilia Joan Oexmann Art Show Award for Printmaking
Haley Coons, Owensboro, Kentucky, Outstanding Accounting Student
Hallie Popham, Cloverport, Kentucky, High Scholastic Achievement
Helen Coyle, Hardinsburg, Kentucky, High Scholastic Achievement
Hope Walker, Midland, Michigan, High Scholastic Achievement
Jeanna James, Owensboro, Kentucky, LaVega Clements History Honors Award
Jeanne Etheridge, Kennesaw, Georgia, Outstanding Field Practicum MSW Student
Jenifer McLuskie, Herndon, Virginia, Outstanding Master’s of Social Work Student
Jennie Alexis Satterfield, Owensboro, Kentucky, Outstanding Achievement in Psychology Award
John Bolin, Lewisport, Kentucky, Juror’s Choice Award and the Theophilia Joan Oexmann Art Show Award for Painting
Jordan Blemker, Oakland, City, Indiana, Outstanding Student in Mathematics
Justin Roberts, Mayfield, Kentucky, High Scholastic Achievement and the Outstanding Business Student
Kay McDonnell, Big, Timber, Montana, High Scholastic Achievement
Krystal Preuss, Alpha, Minnesota, High Scholastic Achievement
Leah Armstrong, Bowling, Green, Kentucky, Lucinda Clements Literature Honors Award
Lynnann Harding, Tell, City, Indiana, Special Recognition in the Biology Area
Mallorie Polston, Sr. George Ann Cecil Leadership Award for Excellence in the Field of Education
Michael Stoxstill, Hendersonville, Tennessee, High Scholastic Achievement
Molly Steinseifer, Marquette, Heights, Illinois, High Scholastic Achievement
Paytience Ferguson, Cloverport, Kentucky, and Theophilia Joan Oexmann Art Show Award for Drawing
Ryan Oates, Hazel, Kentucky, Fred. J. Clements Science Award
Sara Lewis, Lewisport, Kentucky, Maggie Clements Religious Studies Award and High Scholastic Achievement
Shaun Conklin, Owensboro, Kentucky, Theophilia Joan Oexmann Art Show Award for Photography
Taylor Love, Hartford, Kentucky, Theophilia Joan Oexmann Art Show Award for Mixed Media
Tonya Tivitt, Hardinsburg, Kentucky, Outstanding Student in Computer Science
Trevor Elliott, Owensboro, Kentucky, Outstanding 1st Year Mathematics Student
Tristan Haight, Outstanding Service Award in Biology
William Litsey, Owensboro, Kentucky, Theophilia Joan Oexmann Art Show Award for Foundations
Wyatt Locke, Orlando, Florida, Outstanding Bachelor’s of Social Work Student

Honors College Graduates

Amanda McKnight, Strunk, Kentucky
Courtney Reels, Bowling, Green, Kentucky
Dakota Barron, Manhattan, Kansas
Hallie Popham, Cloverport, Kentucky
Helen Coyle, Hardinsburg, Kentucky
Jennifer Minton, Owensboro, Kentucky
Justin Roberts, Mayfield, Kentucky
Leah Armstrong, Bowling, Green, Kentucky
Margaret Ballou, Louisville, Kentucky
Samantha Steckler, Leopold, Indiana
Savannah Maxberry, Rockport, Indiana

Student Athletes

Brandon Stacker, Bowling, Green, Kentucky, St. Sebastian Award for Scholar Athletes
Cole Hughes, Rockport, Indiana, St. Sebastian Award for Scholar Athletes
Corey Mason, Evansville, Indiana, St. Sebastian Award for Scholar Athletes
Courtney Klueppel, Eddyville, Kentucky, St. Catherine Award for Scholar Athletes
Divinity Price, Toledo, Ohio, St. Catherine Award for Scholar Athletes
Haley Coons, Owensboro, Kentucky, St. Catherine Award for Scholar Athletes
Jacob Bostick, Bowling, Green, Kentucky, St. Sebastian Award for Scholar Athletes
Jamie Jolley, Boonville, Indiana, St. Catherine Award for Scholar Athletes
Jaycie Luna, Olney, Illinois, St. Catherine Award for Scholar Athletes
Jennie Alexis Satterfield, Owensboro, Kentucky, St. Catherine Award for Scholar Athletes
Justin Roberts, Mayfield, Kentucky, St. Sebastian Award for Scholar Athletes
Madeline Jones, Mount, Carmel, Illinois, St. Catherine Award for Scholar Athletes
Micah Swift, Owensboro, Kentucky, St. Sebastian Award for Scholar Athletes
Noah Cunningham, Slaughters, Kentucky, St. Sebastian Award for Scholar Athletes
Robert Davis Mitchell, Spotsville, Kentucky, St. Sebastian Award for Scholar Athletes

Alpha Chi

Abigail Leanhart, Prospect, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Annie Emert, Atwood, Tennessee, Alpha Chi New Member
April Gilbert, Central, City, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Ashley Kruta, Owensboro, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member and Leadership
Benjamin Sammet, Crestwood, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Brooklyn Cole, Owensboro, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Caleb Tisher, San, Antonio, Texas, Alpha Chi New Member
Courtney Reels, Bowling, Green, Kentucky, Alpha Chi Leadership
Dakota Barron, Manhattan, Kansas, Alpha Chi New Member and Leadership
Helen Coyle, Hardinsburg, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Jennie Alexis Satterfield, Owensboro, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Jessica Embry, Owensboro, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Kathleen Jurkiewicz, Owensboro, Kentucky, Alpha Chi Leadership
Kaylee Crawley, Louisville, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Mallorie Polston, Utica, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Mariah Kramer, Haubstadt, Indiana, Alpha Chi New Member
Morgan Thomas, Owensboro, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Natasha Tackett, Pikeville, Kentucky, Alpha Chi Leadership
Ryan Oates, Hazel, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Rylan Smith, Beaver, Dam, Kentucky, Alpha Chi New Member
Samantha Steckler, Leopold, Indiana, Alpha Chi New Member
Sara Lewis, Lewisport, Kentucky, Alpha Chi Leadership

Phi Alpha Honor Society of Social Work

Bethany Corbin, Bidwell, Ohio
Crystal Sapp, Owensboro, Kentucky
Darrell Morris, Lawton, Oklahoma
Debra Pitts, Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Erica Johnson, Madison, Wisconsin
Katlyn Mendoza, Sturgis, Kentucky
Kayla Draughn, Wahiawa, Hawaii
Kim Gibson, Decatur, Georgia
Krystal Ordoyne, Caledonia, Mississippi
Merry Nobles, Cottondale, Alabama
Michael Stoxstill, Hendersonville, Tennessee
Nancy Mount, Somerset, New
Rebecca Moore, Irrigon, Oregon
Tyneisha Taylor, Hampton, Georgia
Zaria Parks, Glade, Spring, Virginia