Kent State University at Salem recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Student Awards Ceremony, while also honoring the service of faculty, staff and a community partner.
The awards and recipients are:
Academic Awards
Outstanding Student Teacher in the Field (Junior): Tabitha Hornof
Outstanding Student Teacher in the Field (Senior): Kendra DeWitt
Outstanding Student in Early Childhood Education: Rachel Gentile
Outstanding Role Model of the Profession-Early Childhood Education: Zaviona Fountain
Outstanding Student in Economics: Joanie Wood
Outstanding Determination in Economics: Abigail Culp
Outstanding English Major: Julia Chappelear
Award for English Composition Excellence: Clayton Wolf
Award for Citizen of the Arts/English: Mikeal Korpi
Outstanding Honors Student: Abigail Jackson, Kobi Ream
Outstanding Student in Horticulture (Sophomore): Owen Conway, J.B. Mason
Outstanding Student in Horticulture (Junior): Chris Weeden
Outstanding Student in Horticulture Research: Alicia Costello, Augustin Holman
Human Services Intern of Excellence: Zac Hawkins
Outstanding Student in Psychological Research: Olivia Coontz
Outstanding Student in Psychology: Blaine McCurdy, Cody Mitchell
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Award for Academic Excellence: Mackenzie Rusu
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Award for Clinical Excellence: Mackenzie Rusu
Academic Excellence in Nursing (Sophomore): Olivia McCoy
Clinical Excellence in Nursing (Sophomore): Annie Davidson
Academic Excellence in Nursing (Junior): Caitlin Marshall
Clinical Excellence in Nursing (Junior): Maddie Showalter
Academic Excellence in Nursing (Senior): Abigail Jackson
Clinical Excellence in Nursing (Senior): Natalie Ammon
Outstanding Rising Scholars Mentor: Hannah Shaffer
Outstanding Rising Scholars New Mentor: Joy Carpenter, Grace Huddlestun
Special Recognition
Undergraduate Research: Seth Barrett, Julia Chappelear, Olivia Coontz, Elly Exline, Donna Finch, Caleb Garlock, Hannah Heath, Gus Holman, Abigail Jackson, Blaine McCurdy, Maria Poppenhouse, Kobi Ream, Samantha Wehr
Spring and Fall 2022 President’s Lists (* indicate students who achieved this distinction for both semesters): Brittany Arnold, Peyton Bell, Sarah Bobby, Kelsey Bronson, Matthew Brooks, Mackenzie Chitwood, Alicia Costello, Kendra DeWitt, Lauren Dougherty-Laubacher, Jenna Drayer, Nicolas Etter, Zaviona Fountain*, Rachel Gentile*, Briana Hanlon, Zac Hawkins, Augustin Holman, Tabitha Hornof, Jessica Johnson, Colleen Knight, Joshua Leonard, Jenna McCollum, Samantha Meyers, Alexia Miller, Emily Miller, Cody Mitchell*, Olivia Rice, Christina Rusinko, Marissa Weaver, Elizabeth Willis
Friend of the Campus Award: Flor “Shorty” and Elba Lillian Navarro
Outstanding Faculty Member: Lorene Martin, nursing
Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member: Karl Land, physics
Outstanding Staff Member: Jeff Christopher, senior facilities manager
Cutline A: Students recognized for making President’s List.
Cutline B: Recognized with the Campus Excellence Awards at Kent State Salem were (from left) Karl Land, Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member; Lorene Martin, Outstanding Full-time Faculty Member; and Jeff Christopher, Outstanding Staff Member.