2023 Honors Convocation Honorees

2023 Honors Convocation Honorees graphic

Carroll College's Honors Convocation celebrates the induction of students into academic honor societies and recognizes additional academic accomplishments of Carroll students.

FORENSICS AWARDS

The Talking Saints shared the Northwest Conference Championship, the 33rd consecutive year the team has won or shared the regional title. 

Monsignor R. Vincent Kavanagh Memorial Debate Award
Helen Badaruddin
Vicente Gallardo
June LePage
Roisin O'Neill

Thomas A. Clinch Memorial Forensics Award
"Most Inspirational":
June LePage
Olivia Smith

Dean McSloy Symbols Cup
Brady Clark
Roisin O'Neill

Michael Ingram Short Prep Award Honoring Excellence in Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speaking
Vicente Gallardo
June LePage

Oscar A. Provost Memorial Oratory Award
Anna Brown

Harry A. Smith Award for Excellence in Interpretation
Olivia Smith
Nicole Williams

SIGMA THETA TAU

International Honor Society in Nursing
The Zeta Upsilon At-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau (Sigma) was formed through the joint efforts 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. Sigma is an international community of nurses, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service through the cultivation of communities of practice, education, and research.

Jane Booth
Bridget Braden
Ella Burgess
Mitchell Chan
Jill Cooney
Kathryn Dahle
Chloe Davis
Shannon Frati
Taylor Gabocy
Hanarose Gironda
Kylee Hoke
Kylie Ivovic
Julia Lovingood
Grace Maruca
Taya McCarthy
M. Grace McGreevey
Katelyn McKay
Molly O'Brien
Krupa Patel
Andrea Pearson
Grace Portmann
Emma Putnam
Annika Rietmann
Alexus Robb
Anna Russell
Halee Skogen
Lorenzo Sobolewski
Ellyssa Tempel
Linsey Walker
Brooke Westby
Cassie Wharton
Eric White
Emma Thompson
Lesley Wilson
Abigail Younkin

ALPHA KAPPA DELTA

International Sociology Honor Society
Alpha 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.”

Kadie Baney
Darin Chavers
Melissa Dugger
Emily Funseth
Sarah Graham
Katelyn Neuhaus
Ryan Rector
Ashley Rose
William Rothie
Anna Russell
Timothy Sellars
Jeffrey Thomas

PHI ALPHA THETA

National History Honor Society
The 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 chapters 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 departmental 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.

Vicente Gallardo
Mackenzie Gasser
Holden Grove
Kylie Kackman

ERIK PRATT AWARD

Best Political Science/International Relations Senior Seminar Paper
Helen Badaruddin

LAMBDA PI ETA

National Communication Honor Society
Carroll College holds the Alpha Alpha Eta chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication honor society.  Membership is granted based on academic excellence.  The goals of Lambda Pi Eta are to (a) recognize, foster and reward outstanding achievement; (b) stimulate interest in the field of communication; (c) promote and encourage professional development; (d) provide an opportunity to discuss 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.

Helen Badaruddin
Gianna Connelly
Josephine Howlett
Blair Stapleton

ROBERT HOPPER MEMORIAL COMMUNICATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

This 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.

Blair Stapleton

CLASS OF 2023 HONORS SCHOLARS

The Carroll College Honors Scholars Program fosters excellence in academic scholarship, personal character, and social commitment.  The Honors Scholars Program is proud to recognize its graduating class of 2023.

Sofie Borzadek
Brady Clark
Cerena Everest
Alyssa Gnoyski
Elaina Goulet
Anna Jarman
Max Johnson
Javier Rodriguez Fernandez
Nicole Williams

SIGMA TAU DELTA

English International Honor Society
The Alpha Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, is proud to recognize its new members.  Sigma Tau Delta affords exceptional students in the field of English opportunities for furthering culture, for formulating ethical principles, for developing skills in creative and critical writing, and for fostering a spirit of fellowship.

Natalie Brown
Madeline DeLeo
Julia Hackl
Emma Putnam

PSI CHI

International Honor Society in Psychology
The Carroll College Psychology Department holds the charter for the Carroll Chapter of Psi Chi, the international honors society in psychology.  Psi Chi aims to foster cooperation 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.  Nominations to Psi Chi are based on demonstrated academic excellence as well as involvement in and service to the department and the broader Carroll community.

Kathleen Bradt
Amber Brewer
Carlin Lechner
Anna McGill
Danielle Olsen
Landry Otis

PHI SIGMA IOTA

International Foreign Language Honor Society
In 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 sentiment of international amity derived from the knowledge and use of foreign language.

Helen Badaruddin
Brady Clark
Megan Olsen

SIGMA BETA DELTA

International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration
Sigma Beta Delta is an international honor society for students majoring in business, management and administration.  Sigma Beta Delta’s lifetime membership is a prestigious honor recognizing high academic achievement, promoting honorable service to mankind, and encouraging lifelong personal and professional improvement.  The Greek letters Sigma Beta Delta reflect the society’s principles of wisdom, honor and pursuit of meaningful aspirations.

Brielle Aklestad
Jonathan Hillman
Danna Reichert
Joseph Taylor
 

MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, & COMPUTER SCIENCE OUTSTANDING GRADUATE AWARDS

These awards recognize graduating seniors 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 Science
Rakiah Grende

Alfred J. Murray Award—Mathematics
Anna Jarman

Eric R. Sullivan Award
For demonstrated excellence and scholarship in Data Science
Jacob Grosse

John L. Scharf Outstanding Engineer Award
Maya Linn
Ethan Mancini
Kathleen Picanco

MANION SCHOLARS AWARD

The Manion Scholars Award was established in 1998 to honor Dr. James J. Manion, whose more than 30 years of teaching at Carroll College instilled in students an appreciation for the value of hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.  This merit-based award is given annually to junior and senior biology or biochemistry/molecular biology majors in recognition of their academic achievement and promise of success.

Katherine Bourekis
Matthew Cortner
Whitney Durocher
Alyssa Gnoyski
Eden Houske

OUTSTANDING ANTHROZOOLOGY SENIOR AWARD

Ireland Eckard
Ashtyn Kirchner
Jennifer Tibbetts

PHI SIGMA TAU

International Honor Society in Philosophy
Carroll College holds the Montana-Alpha chapter of Phi Sigma Tau, international honor society in philosophy.  Phi Sigma Tau awards distinction to students having high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy.  In addition, the society aims to promote and popularize interest in philosophy among the general collegiate public.

Juliette Chrichton
Melissa Dugger
Jack England
Evangeline Lancette
Claire Montowski
Samantha Settle

PI SIGMA ALPHA

National Political Science Honor Society
The 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 science.  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.

Alexis Cooney
Vincente Gallardo
Anthony Langton
Reagan Paris
Braeden Tuess

Associated Students of Carroll College (ASCC) Honors

Students receiving ASCC Honors have served as a member of the Student Government for two or more years, and graduate with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. The Honor Cords are given out to celebrate the dedication of those students to both their academics and the student body.

Isaac Armstrong
Daniel Hirshorn
Roisin O'Neill
Ellie Sievertsen

HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENTAL AWARD

This award recognizes juniors and seniors majoring in Health Sciences or Public Health who have demonstrated excellent scholarship at Carroll and in their required major courses.

Sarah Conway
Robert Hague
Kamden Hilborn
Macie Holmes
David Luhmann
James Normandeau
Braden Patrick
Brooklynn Schultz
Baxter Tuggle

JOHN SNOW HEALTH SCIENCES AWARD

Named for the pioneering English physician who is widely considered to be the founder of epidemiology, this award is presented to graduating Health Sciences or Public Health seniors, who, in addition to excellence in scholarship, have demonstrated outstanding commitment to research and/or community service.

Sarah Conway

ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS AWARDS 

These awards are determined on a yearly basis by the Cadre of the University of Montana and Carroll College ROTC.  Awards are based on academic achievement, ROTC excellence, and leadership qualities.

The Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award
Jonathan Goodman
Isaac Goudy

Warrior Skills Trophy Award
Coulter Cloninger

The Reserve Officers Association Award (ROA)
Ashley Rose

The General Society of the War of 1812 Award
Weston Mitchum

American Veterans of World War ll AMVETS Award
Tanner Ahmann

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) History Award
Landen Conner

The Association of the United States Army Award
Coulter Cloninger

American Legion Gold Award
Sophia Doyle

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Award
Aidan Jarvis
Emily Ramirez

Highest ACFT Award 
Isaac Goudy

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Award
Devon Hall

Military Order of World Wars Award (MOWW) Silver Award
Emilie Maes

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Award
Jonathan Goodman

Daughters of the American Revolution Award
Tug Smith

Daughters of Founders and Patriots Award
Tristian Pyette

​​​​​George C. Marshall Award

Joseph Taylor

CLASS OF 2023 THESIS GRADUATES

The thesis is designed to encourage creative thinking and to stimulate individual research.  Thesis graduates may be eligible for special graduation honors.

Helen Badaruddin
Julianna Breit
Greyson Gold
Eden Houske
Anna Jarman
Max Johnson
Javier Rodriguez Fernandez
Caleb Wallis

STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC HONORS

All students listed received academic all-conference honors from the Frontier or Cascade Collegiate Conference.

Women's Soccer

Natalie Brown
Kody Clements
Sarah Conway
Melissa Dugger
Emily Funseth
Zoie Koci
Sydney Marbach
Tilynn McGreevey
Molly Molvig
Jaymee Sheridan
Stephanie Smith
Blair Stapleton
Amaya Winkler

Men’s Soccer

Darin Chavers
Robin Erickson
Caleb Hoxie
Jeronimo Lago
Henry Lauerman
Keegan Lyons
David Macy
Ryan Quinn
Javier Rodriguez Fernandez
Birgir Stefansson

Softball

Kaitlynn Ayers
Amber Brewer
Anna Davidson
Whitney Durocher
Abby Hanley
Haley Kampka
Elizabeth Koerber
Alyssa Lybbert
Jessica Nimmo
Kenna Thomas

Women’s Cross Country

Erika Arthur
Katelyn McKay
Nicole Morgen
Kyle Olson
Madalen Shipman
Emma Stachofsky
Dylan Stearns
Reghan Worley

Men’s Cross Country

Conner Bawden
Van Gottwals
Daniel Koralewski
Anthony Langton
James Normandeau
Joseph O'Sullivan
Zachary Rector
Peter Rehberger
Clayton Ryerson
Spencer Swaim

Volleyball

Madison Boles
Julia Carr
Olivia Desilet
Elizabeth Gleasman
Bellicia Hawk
Elizabeth Heuiser
Kylie Kackman
Avery Kelly
Katherine McEuen
Jaden Meuller
Abigail Peterson
Tatem Schweikert
Lauren Sehenuk
Isabella Sweet
Madison Wilkes
Kylie Zralka

Women’s Basketball

Megan Baxter
Addison Ekstrom
Isabelle Erickson
Madeline Geritz
Rakiah Grende
Kamden Hilborn
Kyndall Keller
Leah Manning
Erica Nessan
Jamie Pickens
Keetyn Sayers
Sienna Swannack
Payton West

Men’s Basketball

Andrew Cook
Jonathan Hillman
Derek Kramer
James Lang
Garrett Long
Guilherme Pedra
Brendan Temple

Women’s Track and Field

Brielle Aklestad
Erika Arthur
Madison Boles
Audrey Brown
Alexis Cooney
Lydia Crumpler
Chloe Gallagher
Brette Graham
Rakiah Grende
Kailen Herbstritt
Kamden Hilborn
London Lambrecht
Sophie Loveless
Katelyn McKay
Sydney Miller
Nicole Morgen
Kyle Olson
Abigail Peterson
Kathleen Picanco
Crisha Polk
Brooklynn Schultz
Madalen Shipman
Emily Shumaker
Emma Stachofsky
Dylan Stearns
Avery Tripp
Callie Warfle
Reghan Worley

Men’s Track and Field

Conner Bawden
Cormac Benn
Landen Conner
Brett Glaser
Van Gottwals
Elias Hill
Daniel Koralewski
Anthony Langton
Abraham Montalvo
James Normandeau
Joseph O'Sullivan
Zachary Rector
Peter Rehberger
Kaiden Romney
Clayton Ryerson
Timothy Sellars
Joshua Smalley

Women’s Golf

Echo Anderson
Megan Baxter
Abigail Smith

Men’s Golf

Samuel Conner
Jonathan Hillman

Football

Christopher Akulschin
Austin Bedke
Cormac Benn
Matthew Burgess
Chase Coyle
Andrew Devine
Trent Durfey
Jack England
Kaden Gardner
Daxon Graham
Jonathan HagEstad
Thayne Harrison
Benjamin Held
Bryan Holland
Thomas Irby
Simon Jansezian
Lucas Jensen
Tucker Jones
Duncan Kraft
Maxwell Lehman
Liang Liedle
Thomas McGree
Hunter Mecham
Benjamin Mehlhaff
Mitchell Muralt
Hunter Peck
Max Peed
Keel Potter
Jack Prka
Ryan Rickman
William Rothie
Hank Rugg
Colin Sassano
Luke Schabot
Kade Schlepp
Timothy Sellars
Tug Smith
Zachary Spiroff
Quinn Stamps
Devon Suko
Joseph Taylor
Baxter Tuggle
Jake Walk
Luke Wilson
Chayton Winkle
Braeden York