Katherine MartineauElliott McGillAmy MohrKurt ParkerEmma PatelloPaige Plancich

Lauren RhodaHanna RobertsMark RomanoTaylor SouthJordan TrinkaJoseph Zepeda

STUDENT ATHLETE ACADEMIC HONORSAll students listed received academic all-confer-ence honors from the Frontier or Cascade Collegiate Conference. Additional academic awards are noted as follows:◊ NSCAA Scholar All-West* NSCAA Scholar All-West/All-American† CoSIDA All-District‡ NAIA Scholar Athlete§ CoSIDA All-District/Second Team All-AmericanWOMEN’S SOCCERHolly AndersonSidney BatkoffJessica BeckerJamie CarterYlena GazdikCassidy Hammons◊

Natalie JohnstonMadeline Klepps

Michaela Kueffler*Devan MurfittChristina PlankEmily SpindlerTalya Vaira†

Cassidy WalterAlison Zimmerman

MEN’S SOCCERDylan AllenNathan Boone‡

Isaac Bostrom‡§

Daniel BradtChristopher BraytonTerry CoxBernhardt Di CinoAlessio Georgiades

Jacob Groh*‡

Jose Porras Gonzalez-Campo

Riley PrescottLogan TaylorKyle ThomsonZachary Waldher‡

Dylan Young-Vazquez‡

WOMEN’S SOFTBALLAllison BayerTess EatonBrittany Hogan‡

Jaylin Kenney‡

Tianna Sell

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRYTeal Bullick‡

Leah Esposito‡

Samantha Mundel

Jane Reid‡

Sarah Roberts‡

Kaitlin StrombergMEN’S CROSS COUNTRYMadison BoltonChance Hyatt

Baird LinkeTaylor Smith‡

VOLLEYBALLMallory Arbizzani‡Gabrielle BumgarnerJonni Dorr‡

Natalie Kassa‡

Tessa KruegerPaige Montgomery

Holly MorehouseMarija Nicksic‡

Rayna PilgeramCatherine Sloan‡

Jenna Starke

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLSara ChalichHannah Dean†

Michaela DowdyOona HarringtonCassidy Hashley‡

Brittney JohnsonMikaela OlsonBailey Pasta‡

Mikaela Robinson‡

Baylee Watson

MEN’S BASKETBALLMatch BurnhamOliver Carr‡

Ryan Imhoff‡ †

Ifeoluwa Kalejaiye

Kyle NicholZachary TaylorMatthew Wyman

WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELDJessica AguirreKara BarthAlison BeckerMikayla BloyderBrigid Bradshaw‡

Teal Bullick‡

Delaney CummingsLacey DrewKeely EhmannLeah Esposito‡

Tessa KruegerBethany Lacock‡

Rachael LefstadJessica Lewis

Hollee MeekIsabella MinudriAnnika MooreSamantha MundelBrianna OlsonHannah PorchJane Reid‡

Tylynn RettigMikaela Robinson‡

Crystal SchmidtKaitlin StrombergRhiannon Sturgess‡

Monica White

MEN’S TRACK AND FIELDZachary Agee‡

Maxwell AxtellDavid BarnettMadison BoltonKeaton BradyDakota DunlapJohn DunleyChristopher Emter‡

Bryce GreenDarren Hecker‡

Gunnar HilbornChance HyattKeven KaileyKalan KnottBeaugh Meyer‡

Kyle NickolDaniel PendergastAlex Ramm-

HutchinsonTaylor Smith‡

WOMEN’S GOLFKathryn Goins‡

Gabrielle JonesJaylin Kenney‡

Rachel Miles‡

MacKenzie Redman‡

Madison RobischonMEN’S GOLFAustin Egan‡

Chase FarrellJustin GaliherGabriel Gaudreau

Gregory Jones‡

Kevin MurphyBryce Samwel

FOOTBALLCole AdamsMajor AliDavid AndersonChandler ArbizzaniTroy ArntsonJacob BabcockDavid BarnettAlec Basterrechea†

Parker BernhardtTyson BudlerWilliam ClementsDerek DavidChristopher Emter‡ †

Connor Fohn†

Chase FossumMcBride GaltDylan GreenRyan GregoryKyle Griffith‡ †

Tanner Gustavsen‡

Grady Holt-Seavy

Tucker JohnsonJoel Kramer‡ †

Dylan KresgeJonathan LinderAnthony MadsenRyan McCauley‡

Elliott McGillConnor McGreeMatthew McHughDrew MeltonBeaugh Meyer‡ †

Austin MooreTimothy Pays‡ †

Todd Pays‡

Payton SexeSamuel StrattonAddison VergaraRyan WalshColton Welhaven‡ †

Paul Wilson

CARROLL COLLEGE Helena, Montana • www.carroll.edu

2017 Honors Convocation Master of CeremoniesMs. Catherine Day, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

InvocationFr. Marc Lenneman, Director of Campus Ministry & Chaplain

Opening RemarksDr. Colin Irvine, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Raymond G. Hunthausen Outstanding Collegiate Citizenship AwardMs. Rosalie Walsh, Director of Career & Testing Services

Forensics AwardsMr. Brent Northup, Professor of Communication Studies, Director of Forensics & Communication Studies Department Chair

Sigma Theta TauMs. Karmen Williams, Associate Professor of Nursing, Nursing Department Chair

Phi Alpha ThetaDr. Dane Cash, Associate Professor of History

Lambda Pi Eta & Robert Hopper Memorial Communication Achievement AwardDr. Charlotte Jones, Professor of Communication Studies

Class of 2017 Honors ScholarsDr. William Parsons, Associate Professor of Political Science, Honors Scholars Program Director

Theta Alpha KappaDr. Gerardo Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Theology

Nellie Crowley Educator & Educators' Award of Academic ExcellenceDr. Lynette Zuroff, Professor of Education, Education Department Chair

Father Butko Awards in Freshman Writing 2016-2017Dr. Soumitree Gupta, Assistant Professor of English

Psi ChiDr. Jessica McManus, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Interim Psychology Department Chair

Alpha Kappa DeltaDr. Jamie Dolan, Associate Professor of Sociology; Sociology, Anthropology, & Gender Studies Department Chair

Phi Sigma IotaMr. Alexis Rincón, Assistant Professor of Spanish

Sigma Beta DeltaMs. Bethalee Schoyen, Professor of Business, Business Department Chair

Mathematics, Engineering, & Computer Science Outstanding Graduate AwardsDr. Theodore Wendt, Associate Professor of Math and Computer Science

Newman Civic Fellows AwardDr. Chris Fuller, Dean of Mission Integration & Effectiveness

Veteran GraduatesMs. Brandy Keely, Veteran Services Coordinator

Manion Scholars AwardDr. Stefanie Otto-Hitt, Associate Professor of Biology

Green Honors AwardDr. Gerald Schafer, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences

PJ Hart AwardDr. Anne Perkins, Professor of Psychology & Anthrozoology, Anthrozoology Department Chair

Sigma Tau DeltaDr. Kay Satre, Professor of English, Languages & Literature Department Chair

Phi Sigma TauDr. Mark Smillie, Professor of Philosophy

Pi Sigma AlphaDr. Jeremy Johnson, Associate Professor of Political Science

Health Sciences Departmental Award & John Snow Health Sciences AwardMs. Kelly Parsley, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Health Sciences Department Chair

Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps AwardsCPT Mark Thompson, Assistant Professor of Military Science

Class of 2017 Thesis GraduatesDr. Colin Irvine

Student Athlete Academic HonorsMr. David Thorvilson, Head

Coach, Women’s SoccerMr. Douglas Mello, Head

Coach, Men’s SoccerMr. Aaron Jackson, Head

Coach, SoftballMr. David Morris, Head

Coach, Cross CountryMs. Maureen Boyle, Head

Coach, VolleyballMs. Rachelle Sayers, Head

Coach, Women’s BasketballDr. Carson Cunningham, Head

Coach, Men’s BasketballMr. Harry Clark, Head

Coach, Track and FieldMr. Bennett MacIntyre,

Head Coach, GolfMr. Michael Van Diest,

Head Coach, Football

Closing RemarksDr. Thomas Evans, President

SIGMA TAU DELTAThe Alpha Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, is proud to recognize its new and charter members. Sigma Tau Delta “affords exceptional students in the field of English opportunities for furthering culture, for for-mulating ethical principles, for developing skills in creative and critical writing and for fostering a spirit of fellowship.”Isaac BostromIsabella MinudriMarija Nicksic

Mariah SwensonCassandra Offt

PHI SIGMA TAUCarroll College has the Montana-Alpha chapter of Phi Sigma Tau, international honor society in philosophy. Phi Sigma Tau serves as a means of awarding distinction to students having high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy, as well as to promote and popularize interest in philosophy among the general collegiate public.Kaycee BrustkernAnne Morse

Kavida NaiduJared Thielke

PI SIGMA ALPHAThe Department of Political Science holds the charter for Alpha Epsilon Xi, a chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha. Pi Sigma Alpha is a national honor society for graduate and undergraduate students of political sci-ence. Founded in 1920, Pi Sigma Alpha claims over 600 chapters in North America. It is the only nationally recognized college honor society in the discipline and is one of the largest constituent members of the Association of College Honor Societies.Michaela McNicholMary MoriartyCierra Powell

Brett SimonsFrank StumboKelly Taft

HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENTAL AWARDThis award recognizes juniors and se-niors majoring in Health Sciences or Public Health who have demonstrated excellent scholarship at Carroll and in their required major courses.Andrew CampbellAusten DavisKatelyn GraffDarren Hecker

Heather HuguetCourtney SherickTaylor SmithKathryn Stein

JOHN SNOW HEALTH SCIENCES AWARDNamed for the pioneering English physician who is widely considered to be the founder of epidemiology, this award is presented to a graduating Health Sciences or Public Health senior, who, in addition to excel-lence in scholarship, has demonstrated outstanding commitment to research and/or community service.Heather Huguet

ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS AWARDSThese awards are determined on a year-ly basis by the Cadre of the University of Montana and Carroll College ROTC. Awards are based on academic achieve-ment, ROTC excellence, and leadership qualities.GEORGE C. MARSHAL AWARDJessica BatesDISTINGUISHED MILITARY GRADUATEJacob GrohSCOTT VALLELY SOLDIER'S MEMORIAL FUND LEADERSHIP AWARDJessica BatesSUPERIOR CADET DECORATION AWARDSawyer Linke Parker PerrySOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS AWARDAlexander ScheibnerMILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART LEADERSHIP AWARDElizabeth MiotkeASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY AWARDJackson MarshNATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION AWARDMarie MerkleyNATIONAL SOJOURNERS AWARDErin ReichAMERICAN LEGION AWARDZef LarsonDAUGHTERS OF FOUNDERS AND PATRIOTS OF AMERICA AWARDQuinten LeLacheurAMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II AWARDWyatt SmithMILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS AWARDSean RoyceMILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAJackson MarshGENERAL SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF 1812Trevor MertensUSAA SPIRIT AWARDMaren Reich

CLASS OF 2017 THESIS GRADUATESThe thesis is designed to encourage cre-ative thinking and to stimulate individual research. Thesis graduates may be eligible for special graduation honors.Dylan AllenInderbir BainsMarguerite BristowChristian DresbackLeah EspositoKatherine GildnerKyle GriffithTanner Gustavsen

Chloe HendricksonLeah HenningsenKaitlin JonesVictoria KongAlex KurtzSarah LaddBaird LinkeDaniel Lockman

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PHI SIGMA IOTAIn 1996, Carroll College’s Department of Languages and Literature was granted the Gamma Rho chapter from the Phi Sigma Iota International Honor Society, the first to be chartered in Montana. Phi Sigma Iota is the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages. The Honor Society recognizes outstanding accomplishment in the study or teaching of any of the academic fields related to foreign language, literature, or culture. This international society has as its ideals and purpose the recognition of outstanding ability and attainments in the study and teaching of foreign languages, the stimulation of advanced pursuits and individual research in this discipline, and the promotion of cultural enrichment and a sen-timent of international amity derived from the knowledge and use of foreign language. Caitlin AnglemierBret CharltonDanielle Lomartire

Cierra Powell Mariah Swenson

SIGMA BETA DELTASigma Beta Delta is an international honor society in business, management and administration. A lifetime membership in Sigma Beta Delta is a prestigious honor be-stowed upon business students who rank in the upper 20% of their junior or senior class. In addition to recognizing students’ aca-demic achievement, Sigma Beta Delta also promotes honorable service to mankind and lifelong personal and professional improve-ment. The Greek letters Sigma Beta Delta reflect the society’s principles of wisdom, honor and pursuit of meaningful aspirations.Caroline CarboChristopher EmterJaylin KenneyCasey McInerney

Drew MeltonAlyssa PorterAddison Vergara

MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, & COMPUTER SCIENCE OUTSTANDING GRADUATE AWARDSThese awards recognize graduating se-niors who have made significant academic achievements during their years at Carroll. A selection committee of department faculty considers students’ academic performance, development of strong personal character, and contributions to and support of fellow students and Carroll College.TOM STEWART AWARD —Computer ScienceSubin SapkotaALFRED J. MURRAY AWARD—MathematicsMark RomanoOUTSTANDING ENGINEER AWARD—EngineeringTimothy Pays Todd Pays

NEWMAN CIVIC FELLOWS AWARDNamed for Dr. Frank Newman, one of the founders of Campus Compact, this national award honors inspiring college student leaders who have demonstrated

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Educators' Award of Academic ExcellenceThe Educators’ Award of Academic Excellence is earned by students who are pursuing a program of study that leads to teacher licensure. Students receiving this award achieved exceptional individual performance both in their Carroll College coursework and on the nationally standardized Praxis Subject Assessments for which the candidate is seeking educator licensure. The recipients of this award have achieved cumulative grade point av-erages of at least 3.5 and have achieved a Praxis Subject Assessment score that placed them in the top 25 percent of the test-takers in North America during the preceding year.

Celena AlduendaLeah Tyler

Lauren Westphalen

FATHER BUTKO AWARDS IN FRESHMAN WRITINGTo honor the best writers enrolled in Freshman Composition during the current academic year, Carroll’s Department of Languages and Literature sponsors the Freshman Essay Contest. A selection committee made up of Freshman Composition faculty chooses the best essays submitted. Each student so honored receives a $250 scholarship and recognition for his or her accom-plishments as a writer.Ayla CarpenterKavida Naidu

Bailey Soiseth

PSI CHIThe Carroll College Psychology Department holds the charter for the Carroll Chapter of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology. Psi Chi aims to foster coop-eration in the investigation and cultivation of the mind. According to the Psi Chi bylaws the purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology. Nomination to Psi Chi is based on demonstrated aca-demic excellence as well as involvement in and service to the department and the broader Carroll community.Shaelynn BlixtMadison FyanBethany GardnerKathryn GoinsEmily HollandSkyler HowardApril Kortz

Ashley MaesAnna McCarthyBailey PastaAlexandra PoulsenJane ReidRhiannon Sturgess

ALPHA KAPPA DELTAAlpha Kappa Delta is the International Sociology Honor Society. Founded in 1920, the purpose of the society is to acknowledge and promote excellence in scholarship in sociology, the research of social problems, and other social and intellectual activities that lead to improvement in the human condition. The Delta Chapter of Carroll College joins over 660 chapters dedicated to the ideal of “investigating humanity for the purpose of service.”Mary BehrensMegan BrouwerJessica Cornell

Jane ReidChristopher Schaff

and exchange ideas about the field; (e) establish and maintain close relationships and understanding between faculty and students; and (f) explore options for further graduate studies.Nona KeelerKyle Prothe

Morgan Widhalm

ROBERT HOPPER MEMORIAL COMMUNICATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDThis award recognizes superior performance in the Department of Communication Studies and Public Relations’ Senior Oral Comprehensive Exam. The award is named in honor of the late Robert Hopper, Charles Sapp Centennial Professor, University of Texas at Austin, a distinguished scholar, author, and teacher in the field of communication studies.Kyle Prothe

CLASS OF 2017 HONORS SCHOLARSThe Carroll College Honors Scholars Program fosters excellence in academic scholarship, personal char-acter, and social commitment. The Honors Scholars Program is proud to recognize its graduating class of 2017.Christian DresbackChloe HendricksonVictoria Kong

Alex KurtzBaird LinkeEmma Patello

THETA ALPHA KAPPATheta Alpha Kappa is the national honor society for theological and religious studies. It exists to encour-age, recognize, and maintain excellence in these fields within baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate degree programs, and also to make these studies more broadly understood with the academic profession. The society’s name is derived from the three letters representing the Greek words theos (God), anthropos (human), and koinonia (community).John BartlettKaycee BrustkernAmber GevockFrederick Gray

Fallon MachadoAnna McCarthyJoan ShepherdKelsey Van Dyken

NELLIE CROWLEY EDUCATOR AWARD The Nellie Crowley Educator Award is earned by stu-dents who are pursuing a program of study that leads to teacher licensure. Students receiving this award have fulfilled, on their first attempts, all segments of a rigorous, multifaceted, departmental admis-sion-to-student-teaching assessment. Typically, three percent of candidates are able to reach all thresholds on their first attempts. The award is named for Nellie Crowley, who, in 1961, implemented and directed the first elementary-education program at Carroll College. Courtenay Perry

RAYMOND G. HUNTHAUSEN OUTSTANDING COLLEGIATE CITIZENSHIP AWARDThe Raymond G. Hunthausen Award for citizenship recognizes Carroll students who have made outstanding contributions to their college and community through exceptional participation in activities, services, and programs. The Hunthausen Award is named in honor of Raymond G. Hunthausen, Carroll alumnus, former faculty member, and eighth president of Carroll College, who himself served as a model for this award during his years at Carroll.

Carly Colligan William French Heather HuguetHONORABLE MENTIONSInderbir Bains Oliver Carr Kelly Taft

FORENSICS AWARDSThe 2016-2017 was another fine season for the Talking Saints. The team qual-ified for the National Individual Events Tournament and four teams competed at the National BP Debate championships in Denver in April. The “regular season” included sharing the Northwest regional championship, the 27th consecutive year the team has won or shared the regional title. Freshman Kennedy Bahm won the regional Orv Iverson award, as the “rookie of the year.”HARRY A. SMITH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN INTERPRETATIONMichael Fuller Rebecca PoliquinMONSIGNOR R. VINCENT KAVANAGH MEMORIAL DEBATE AWARDVictoria Hill Rebecca PoliquinTHOMAS A. CLINCH MEMORIAL FORENSICS AWARDJonathan GrouxDEAN MCSLOY SYMBOLS CUPFrederick GrayMICHAEL INGRAM SHORT PREP AWARD HONORING EXCELLENCE IN EXTEMPORANEOUS AND IMPROMPTU SPEAKINGRebecca PoliquinOSCAR A. PROVOST MEMORIAL ORATORY AWARD Victoria Hill

SIGMA THETA TAU The Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau was formed through the joint ef-forts of the nursing faculty at Carroll College and Montana State University School of Nursing to encourage and recognize superior scholarship and/or leadership achievement in nursing at either the undergraduate or graduate level in the state of Montana. The purposes of Sigma Theta Tau are to: 1) recognize superior achieve-ment; 2) recognize the development of leadership qualities; 3) foster high profes-sional standards; 4) encourage creative work; and 5) strengthen commitment to the goals and purposes of the profession.Alexa ArmbrusterMargaret BaileySamantha Bastida-HallKatelynn BouchardKendra BranchMarguerite BristowCarly Colligan

Alexa DaskalosJessica DenboerMadeleine FeyGabriella LuchiniTherese MarquisTerrence McClementAmy Mohr

Rachel MohrJesse NaertRenae OckfordMaggie PanasukMadison WallJessica Wyatt

PHI ALPHA THETAThe Omega-Eta chapter of Phi Alpha Theta is located at Carroll College. Phi Alpha Theta, established in 1921, is the international honor society in history. With chap-ters located at colleges and universities in the 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, and the Philippines, Phi Alpha Theta is one of the highest rated de-partmental honor societies in existence. Members of the society may participate in a wide range of historical activities, including the annual Regional Phi Alpha Theta History Conference.Sarah HaydenIan JacobsonKyron Jeno

Britta LarsonDaniel LockmanBrett Simons

Jordyn StrackKelly Taft

LAMBDA PI ETACarroll College holds the Alpha Alpha Eta chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication honor society. Membership is granted based on academic excel-lence. The goals of Lambda Pi Eta are to (a) recognize, foster, and reward outstand-ing achievement; (b) stimulate interest in the field of communication; (c) promote and encourage professional development; (d) provide an opportunity to discuss Honors

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CARROLL COLLEGE

HONORING SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. Through service, research, and advocacy, Newman Civic Fellows are making the most of their college experi-ences to better understand themselves, the root causes of social issues, and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change.Kelly Taft

VETERAN GRADUATESPresented in recognition of the sacrifices and contributions these extraordinary students have made for our country and our freedoms. The cord is a symbol of two achievements, serving their country and courageously and successfully reintegrat-ing back into civilian life to achieve their academic goals.Michael BondRobert BrookChadwick Dunn

Scott MarshallErick McQuillinGlenda Van Daele

MANION SCHOLARS AWARDThe Manion Scholars Award was es-tablished in 1998 to honor Dr. James J. Manion, whose more than 30 years of teaching at Carroll College instilled in stu-dents an appreciation for the value of hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. This merit-based award is giv-en annually to junior and senior biology or biochemistry/molecular biology majors in recognition of their academic achievement and promise of success.Inderbir BainsTeal BullickLeah Esposito

Tanner GustavsenAlex KurtzKerri McInnis

GREEN HONORS AWARDThe Green Honors Program was implement-ed in 2011 to promote sustainable environ-mental practices, service to community, and academic excellence in understanding the relationship between humans and the en-vironment. Green Honors is a merit-based award given to graduating seniors of any major who have demonstrated a com-mitment to learning about our biosphere, participated in environmentally oriented service projects and adopted sustainable living practices while attending Carroll.Ellen BartaAlex Kurtz

Mary Moriarty

PJ HART AWARDDr. Aubrey Fine established the PJ Hart Loving Bond Award in 2011, in memory of his beloved therapy dog, a black Labrador retriever named Hart. Dr. Fine is viewed as an international ambassador for the field of animal-assisted therapy. His work and insight into the bond has placed him at the cutting edge in the field. The PJ Hart Loving Bond Award is an annual scholarship given to one graduating Anthrozoology student in recognition of scholarship, leadership, and inherent understanding of the powerful rela-tionship between humans and animals. The recipient will have demonstrated compas-sion for animals, as well as theoretical and application competencies in Anthrozoology.Ariana Richards

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