Midway University Recognizes Outstanding Students, Faculty During Honors Ceremony

by Ellen Gregory

Midway, KY (05/03/2022) — The annual Joy Edwards Hembree Honors Program at Midway University was held April 14 to recognize students, faculty members, and campus organizations for their achievements in the classroom and extra-curricular activities.

"The annual Honors event is an important reminder of our purpose and a celebration of our Midway students' academic and service achievements," said Dr. Carrie Christensen, Interim Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs, Midway University.

Award recipients:

Brian Weldon, Teacher of the Year
Emily Cammack, Biology Award
Kayla Kaugherty, Biology Research Award
Mackenzie Martin, Outstanding Criminal Justice Student Award
Daniel Caldwell, Math Program Award
Emily Colley, Outstanding Psychology Student Award
Rachel Cooper, Outstanding Teacher Education Student Award
Timothy (Scott) Daniels, Outstanding Master of Education Award
Alex Vorhaus, Outstanding Theater Student Award
Caroline Cozart, Outstanding English Student Award
Stephanie Munoz, Associate Degree in Nursing Award for Professional Excellence
Taylor Petrey, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Award for Professional Excellence Award
Amber Gunnell, RN-BSN Professional Excellence Award
Doaa Hamdan, Master's in science in Nursing Excellence Award
Amy Hoard, Healthcare Administration Award for Professional Excellence
Trystan Amick, Accounting Award
Shannon Brunette, Business Program Award
Alexis Arriaga-Smith, Marketing Award
Noah Ray, Sport Management Award and Midway University Eagle Leadership Award
Elizabeth (Liz) Galletta, Equine Management Student Award
Madeline Sparks, Outstanding Equine Rehabilitation Student Award
Emily Chandler, Outstanding Equine Science Student
Sadie Godbey, Student Community Service Award
Jalyn Jackson, Ruth Slack Roach Junior Scholar
Morgan Harper, Freshman Leadership Award
Erin McQueen, Student Alumni Award
Women's Soccer, Athletic Team Impact Award
LGBT+ Organization, Student Organization Impact Award

The following students were inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society. To be invited to join ALD, full-time students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher in their first semester of college.

Haley Case
Owen Clements
Isabel Flores
Sidney Hudnall
Arabella Kell
Kylie Kohrs
Jasmin McClenahan
Halley Moak
Ceaver Perry
Jackson Ryan
Elisma Stoltz
Caylee Thompson
Sydney Wright

Beta Beta Beta, or Tri-Beta, Biological Honor Society, is a society for students, particularly for undergraduates. It seeks to encourage scholarly attainment in this field of learning by reserving its membership for those who achieve superior academic records and who indicate special aptitude for and major interest in the life sciences. Students inducted into Tri-Beta include:

Winter Bruggeworth
Emily Cammack
Alexis Campbell
Emily Chandler
Kayla Daugherty
Erin Gambill
Ayah Shakir
Hannah Welte
Winta Woldegeorgis

Finally, Gamma Beta Phi is a national honor and service society. With a mission of service, scholarship, and character, we aim to broaden our members' academic and philanthropic lives so that they may graduate ready to make a difference in the world. Students inducted into Gamma Beta Phi include: