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SIC’s Honors Events Celebrate Top Scholars

General//Honors and Awards
May 1, 2019
Kasi Austin of Elizabeth was selected for the Companion Pet Rescue Scholarship, presented by Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Harlie Smith of Harrisburg was selected for the Harry W. Abell Memorial Scholarship presented by Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Ashley Patton of Shawneetown was selected for the Faye Mitchell Memorial Scholarship presented by Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Camden Schiff of Harrisburg received the Dorothy Helen Baldwin Harrisburg BPW Scholarship presented by Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Hunt also received the Harold Bauman Memorial Scholarship, the Wilma Hunter Memorial Scholarship, and the Ruth Baird Scholarship presented by Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Logan Hunt of Harrisburg was selected for the C. R. Gardner Memorial Scholarship presented by Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Lexie Money of Norris City received one of two Gladys and Raymond Carroll Memorial Scholarships presented by Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Mattie Dennis of Carmi received one of two Gladys and Raymond Carroll Memorial Scholarships presented by Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Samantha Boulds of Eldorado accepted the Eldorado Women’s Club Scholarship from Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Bridget Payne of Harrisburg received the Eugene & Callie Walden Morris Scholarship presented by Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Ashley Hall of Harrisburg accepted the Julie Fowler Orange Memorial Scholarship from Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Makayla Clark of Rosiclare was awarded the Austin & Doris Welch Art Scholarship presented by Brian Surprenant, SIC Foundation Chair.
Angela Colby of Harrisburg was selected for the John B. Dotson Memorial Scholarship presented by Sonny and Sherry Dotson.
Bethany Toler of Galatia accepted the Michael Hillegas Chapter D.A.R. Scholarship from Candy Evans, scholarship committee chair.
Destiny Lott of Golconda was awarded one of two Jaylynn Ferrell Memorial Scholarship by Patti Ferrell. The scholarship was created in honor of DJ and Patti Ferrell’s daughter, a 2011 graduate of the SIC nursing program and registered nurse (RN) at Harrisburg Medical Center, whose life was taken in the Leap Day Tornado.
Lexie Money of Norris City was awarded one of two Jaylynn Ferrell Memorial Scholarships by Patti Ferrell. The scholarship was created in honor of DJ and Patti Ferrell’s daughter, a 2011 graduate of the SIC nursing program and registered nurse (RN) at Harrisburg Medical Center, whose life was taken in the Leap Day Tornado.
David Matthews of Junction accepted one of two June Rice Malan Memorial Math Awards from presenter Kim Martin, SIC math instructor.
Clarissa Tjoanda of Harrisburg accepted one of two June Rice Malan Memorial Math Awards from presenter Kim Martin, SIC math instructor.
Ethan Maloney of Eldorado was awarded the Matthew J. Fry Memorial Scholarship by Kim Martin, SIC math instructor.
Micaylen Wolf of Harrisburg received the Sam Porter Sophomore Chemistry Awards presented by Kim Martin, SIC math instructor.
Rice also accepted the Eva Gersbacher Memorial Biology Award from Kim Martin, SIC math instructor
Jacob Rice of Stonefort received the Sam Porter Freshman Chemistry Awards presented by Kim Martin, SIC math instructor.
Alanna Moore of Eldorado, received one of two Warren & Noveta King-Priest Scholarships, awarded by Gina Sirach, executive dean of academic services. Warren and Noveta King-Priest served as educators in Saline County for many years. They both had great appreciation of the value of education and believed that education was the key to independence and productivity. Throughout their lives, they had many opportunities to assist students in achieving educational success. At the time of their deaths, this award was established by their daughter to support a student from Saline County pursuing a degree in education.
Donovyn Valdez of Carrier Mills was awarded George T. Dennis Memorial Scholarship. The award was presented by Paul Cummins, SIC director of forensics.
Cheriaca Huntley of Carrier Mills earned the Dennis Allen Speech Scholarship. The award was presented by Paul Cummins, SIC director of forensics.
Angelica Harrelson of Eldorado was awarded the Catherine Oldham Memorial Scholarship. The award was presented by Paul Cummins, SIC director of forensics.
Earning the College Club of Saline County Scholarship was Hunter Banks of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, presented by Dr. Karen McClusky.
Jordan Gould of Harrisburg was awarded the Mary Jo Oldham Male Student Athlete of the Year Award, presented by Kelsie Bond, business instructor.
EmmaLee Pruitt of Norris City accepted the Outstanding Business Student Award from Kelsie Bond, Business Instructor.
Members of the SIC Student Government executive board honored with the Student Government Service Award include (l-r) Alex McRoy (student trustee), Micaylen Wolf (vice president), Briley Hankins (treasurer), Bridget Payne (secretary) all of Harrisburg and Jordan Richey of Benton (president).
Stokich was also recognized for winning the Michaella K. Grounds Outstanding Delegate Award.
Members of the Model Illinois Government (MIG) team were recognized for their outstanding performance at the simulation. Recognized were (l-r) Christian Lane of Rosiclare, Sean Dillard of Harrisburg, Jordan Franks of Rosiclare, and Tracy Stokich of Galatia. SIC political science instructor, Matt Lees presented the awards.
JeanLu Peak of Galatia was also recognized for being a Cedarhurst Center for the Arts- Shrode Fine Art and Craft Competition Exhibitor.
Art students were invited to submit work in the Southern Illinois Intercollegiate Art Competition. Winners from the competition were recognized are (l-r): Jade Brugger of Junction, Tanner Owen of Cave in Rock, Suzanne Rubio of Equality, Savannah Robinson of Harrisburg, JeanLu Peak and Bethany Toler both of Galatia. The awards were presented by Sara DeNeal, art instructor. Not pictured: Rachel Russell of Norris City, Hunter Banks of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, Jacey Winters of Cave in Rock and Brandi Reed of Marion.
Receiving Student Ambassador Service Awards are (l-r) Bridget Payne of Harrisburg, Kaylee Payne of Galatia, Briley Hankins, Micaylen Wolf and Camden Schiff all of Harrisburg presented by Sara DeNeal, SIC art instructor. Not pictured: Katelyn Bennett and Braden McConnell of Harrisburg and Jenn’na Wurst of Norris City.
Circle K Service Awards were given to (l-r) Kaylee Payne of Galatia, Bridget Payne of Harrisburg, Jordan Richey of Benton, Briley Hankins, Alex McRoy, Micaylen Wolf and Camden Schiff all of Harrisburg presented by Sara DeNeal, Circle K sponsor. Not pictured: Braden McConnell of Harrisburg.
Micaylen Wolf of Harrisburg was recognized for being chosen to represent SIC on the All-Illinois USA Academic Team. Presenting the award is Chad Flannery, executive dean of student services.
Phi Theta Kappa honor society members recognized are (l-r) Kaylee Payne (vice president) of Galatia, Bridget Payne (vice president) of Harrisburg, Jordan Richey of Benton (vice president), Briley Hankins (vice president), Alex McRoy (president), Micaylen Wolf (vice president) and Camden Schiff (vice president) all of Harrisburg presented by Sara DeNeal, Circle K sponsor. Not pictured: Jenn’na Wurst (vice president) of Norris City.

Hundreds of students, family and friends along with Southeastern Illinois College faculty and staff converged to celebrate academic and extra-curricular achievements of the student body during SIC’s Awards Luncheon held Monday, April 29, and SIC’s Scholarship Night held Tuesday, April 30, in the Harry L. Crisp Student Center Cafeteria and Heritage Room.

Students Graduating with Honors (45 credit hours, GPA 3.25 or greater) include (not in order and many are not pictured):

Benton
Jordan Richey

Carmi
Alexa Churchwell, Thomas Combs, Mattie Dennis, Justin Grogan, Bradley Hydrick, Jarrett Pollard, Roy Shepard, Jackie Welch, Madison Wenzel

Carrier Mills
Braden Cummins, Brook Doubek, Brayden Edwards, Megan Thomason, Donovyn Valdez

Cave in Rock
Olivia Matthews

Eldorado
Kimberly Acheson, Jennifer Baker, Lexa Carney, Kaitlyn Etienne, Gabrielle Freed, Tessa Richerson, Kathleen Volkening

Elizabethtown
Johnny Boyd, Desiraii Fowler, Matthew Hall, Alexsandria Hanson, Broden Oxford, Samantha Oxford, Bobbie Tourville, Jamison Williams

Enfield
Caite Weiss

Equality
Brittani Young

Galatia
Kylie Horstmann, Allen Marvel, Cassidy Pritchett, Danielle Reynolds, Keeley Tate

Golconda
Sheyann Bowles, Daphne Wallace

Harrisburg
Nicholas Beckham, Tierra Brasher, Tiffany Drake, Dakota Elm, Austin Evans, Bailey Fuerback, Jordan Gould, Robert Hamp, Briley Hankins, Zach Hunt, Garrett Jenkins, Samantha Keith, Tyler Lightner, Alex McRoy, Sarah Miller, Raj Patel, Jonathan Pilkington, Maria Pilkington, Michaela Polivick, McKenzi Ratliff, Ethan Robinson, Jessica Schwartz, Clarissa Tjoanda, Kelsi Watson, Micaylen Wolf

Houston, Texas
Raven Brown

Junction
David Matthews

McLeansboro
Cory Winkleman

Mill Shoals
Drew Phipps

Mounds
Alexis Crain

New Haven
Robert Gmerek

Norris City
Charlotte Barton, EmmaLee Pruitt, Morgan Rutledge, Trenton Verble

Peoria
Calvin Peacock

Raleigh
Kaitlyn McGuire, Caleb McSparin

Rosiclare
Courtney McKinley, Jett Spivey

Shawneetown
Kayliegh Reardanz

Simpson
Libby King

Springerton
Sarah Welch

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Hunter Banks

Tamaroa
Kimberly Jines

Thompsonville
Aaron Gourley

Veedersburg IN
Hunter Chowning

Not present to accept their awards were: Raven Brown of Houston, Texas, who was awarded the Mary Jo Oldham Female Student Athlete of the Year Award, Cameron Scates of Shawneetown who received the Frank Schneider Memorial Scholarship, Bethany Smith of Eldorado who received one of two Warren & Noveta King-Priest Scholarship, Bailey Sneed of Cave in Rock who received the Rosiclare Chapter #971 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship, Tanner Owen of Cave in Rock who received the John Bennewitz Memorial Art Scholarship, and Ashlyn Smith of Rosiclare who received the Delta Shrine Club Scholarship.

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