By CSC College Relations
CHADRON, Neb. – Rising Sophomores at Chadron State College were honored with awards for their academic majors and outstanding contributions in extracurricular activities during an annual ceremony April 15. The ceremony, now in its 11th year, recognizes current CSC freshmen who have been nominated by CSC employees and students for their achievements during their first year at CSC.
Dean of Student Austen Stephens was the keynote speaker for the event.
Photos of honorees are available online.
Outstanding students from their respective academic programs:
Art
Ruby Stone of McCook, Neb., Art Education grades PK-12
Biology Sciences
Joshua Wilkinson of Culbertson, Neb., Medical Lab Sciences
Owen Wess of Chadron, Pre-Dentistry
Katherine Hoevet of Scottsbluff, Neb., Pre-Dentistry
Weston Ohrt of Henderson, Neb., Pre-Medicine
Teryn Stokes of Torrington, Wyo., Pre-Occupational Therapy
Aeryn Dirks of Black Hawk, S.D., Pre-Physician Assistant
Brynn Trujillo of Commerce City, Colo., Pre-Radiography
Payton Sullivan of Albion, Neb., Science Education
Business
Mason Crumrine of O’Neill, Neb., Agribusiness
Isabella Thomas of Cheyenne, Wyo., Accounting
Mizaiha Babers Webb of Las Vegas, Business Information Systems
Shelby Layher of Stapleton, Neb., Finance
Luka Djurovic of Podgorica, Montenegro, General Business
Caden Buskirk of Chadron, Management
Taegan Bach of Chadron, Marketing
Communications
Dustin Blehm of Hay Springs, Neb., Media Production
Education
Brayden Landreth of Chadron, Elementary Education
Christina Smith of Maxwell, Neb., Special Education
Chayse Kaelin of Broken Bow, Neb., Secondary Social Sciences
English
Amber Boland of Colorado Springs, Colo., Advanced English Studies
Health, Physical Education and Human Performance
Angelina Janis of Kyle, S.D., Pre-Athletic Training
History
Natalie Reed of Chadron, History
Chayse Kaelin of Broken Bow, Neb., History Education grades 6-12
Oscar Vazquez of Scottsbluff, Neb., History Education grades 6-12
Justice Studies
Anthony Henson of Douglas, Wyo., Criminal Justice
Keziah Toran of Springfield, Ill., Legal Studies
Psychological Sciences
Miah Peters-Marsteller of Alliance, Neb., Psychology
Brianna Cordray of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Psychology
Rangeland
Patty Timmons of White Owl, S.D., Rangeland Management
Family and Consumer Sciences
Brooklyn Eckert of Lynch, Neb., FCS Education grades 6-12
ROTC
Lilian Dewitt of Minatare, Neb.
Social Work
Jessica Hoffman of Burns, Wyo.
Achievement Awards (accompanied by scholarship)
J.H. Powell Jr. Academic Achievement Endowment
Bransen Bumguardner of Torrington, Wyo.
The Young Eagle
Brock Tines of Grant, Neb.
Artist of the Year
Ruby Stone of McCook, Neb.
First Generation Eagle
Patty Timmons of White Owl, S.D.
Kindness
Shelby Layher of Stapleton, Neb.
Most Determined to Succeed
Levi Noyes of Bighorn, Mont.
Resident Hall Citizen of the Year
Keziah Toran of Springfield, Ill.
Student Athlete of the Year
Brady Daniels of Chadron
Student Peer-Leader of the Year
Hayden Atkins of Alda, Neb.
Unsung Hero
De’Avion Adams of Cody, Neb.
Volunteer Service
Aidan Callahan of Rapid City, S.D.
Working Eagle
Emilynn O’Donnell of Chadron