Texas A&M University–Central Texas hosted a special awards ceremony recognizing students in the College of Arts and Sciences last Friday.
Dr. Amy Mersiovsky, director of the university’s nursing program, welcomed students and guests who were then celebrated for their academic achievements. In all, 39 students received awards. Following the awards presentations, Austin Davis, who received the award for Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Music, treated the attendees to a baritone solo.
A&M–Central Texas will celebrate graduation at 3 p.m. on May 11 at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton.
CAS Award Recipients:
HUMANITIES
ENGLISH
- Outstanding Undergraduate Student in English: Margaret Elizabeth Bean
- Outstanding Undergraduate Student in English: Sequoya A. Johnston
- Outstanding Graduate Student in English: Cassandra Jannel Simms
- Outstanding Graduate Student in English: Rowan Asher Deaton
HISTORY
- Outstanding Undergraduate Student in History: Jess E. Flecha
- Outstanding Undergraduate Student in History: Holly R. Gonzalez
- Outstanding Graduate Student in History: Gregory K. Sellers
- Outstanding Graduate Student in History: Brian A. Tomczek
LIBERAL STUDIES
- Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Liberal Studies: Aaliyah Nicole McCray
- Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Liberal Studies: Marcia Costa
- Outstanding Graduate Student in Liberal Studies: Shaundria C. Scott
- Outstanding Graduate Student in Liberal Studies: Robin G. Burke
MUSIC
- Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Music: Austin Davis
NURSING
- Outstanding Nursing Student: Jennifer Frierson
SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
BS AVIATION SCIENCES
- Aviation Leadership Award: Katie Porter
- Academic Excellence Award: Quentin Floyd
BS BIOLOGY
- Biology Award for Academic Excellence: Kobe Gillians
- Biology Award in Research: Zander Sullivan
BS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
- Mechanical Engineering Technology Warrior Spirit Award: Alexandra Mimbela
BS MATHEMATICS
- Outstanding Mathematics Undergraduate Student: Matthew Pierce
MS MATHEMATICS
- Most Valuable Mathematics Graduate Student: Chesnee Murdock
- Most Valuable Mathematics Graduate Student: Sabrina Slapak
SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Excellence in Sociology: Tina Rae Nica
- Excellence in Sociology: Joshua Paul
- Excellence in Anthropology: Heather Turner
- Rising Star in Anthropology: Caden Emilson
- Distinguished Political Science Graduate Student: Donald Reedy
- Excellence in Political Science: Thomas Snider
- Future Leaders in Political Science Writing Award: Garrett Wood
BAAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- Excellence in Applied Criminal Justice: Cleveland Williams
- Excellence in Applied Criminal Justice: Sonja Clay
BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- Excellence in Criminal Justice: Tyler Lepere
- Excellence in Criminal Justice: Hannah Phillips
MS HOMELAND SECURITY
- Future Leader in Homeland Security: Mary Sodemann
- The Knowledge Ambassador in Homeland Security: Gozie Ahanotu
MS CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- Future Change Agent in Criminal Justice: Marielle Moore
- The Knowledge Ambassador in Criminal Justice: Tracy Hawkins
SOCIAL WORK
- Outstanding Service in Social Work: Shiara Velo
- Outstanding Student in Social Work: Alexandrea Portillo