Student Awards

Cheyenne Baird, 2020 Outstanding Student of Education – MAT Secondary
“She has been a strong leader in her cohort and I know she will succeed wherever she is hired!” Instructor Jimmy Zamora

Haley Bradley, 2020 Outstanding Student of Language Arts and Rhetoric
“Haley’s curiosity, commitment, and leadership in and out of the classroom deserve our highest commendations.” Faculty nominator

Haley Breen, 2020 ASTEO Scholar
“Haley, it has been a pleasure working with you. I am proud of your accomplishments and I wish you the best for the future.” Dr. Anna Cavinato

Brandon Cederholm, 2020 Outstanding Student of Politics and Economics
“Brandon’s many redeeming qualities: caring about his fellow students, leading by example and undertaking difficult coursework, distinguish him.” Professor Jeff Dense

Connie Cooper, 2020 Outstanding Student of Business Administration – Online
“She achieved top scores while working in senior mgmt. An able leader, she encourages improvement and inspires confidence.” Professor Michael Santucci

Carissa Cummings, 2020 Outstanding Student of Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing
“Carissa’s transformation as a poet, student, editor, advocate, and leader throughout her undergraduate career has been an inspiration.” Faculty nominator

Heather Cupples, 2020 Outstanding Student of Education – Undergraduate Elementary Gresham
“Heather’s insightful comments and judgments have made EOU Gresham a better place for her fellow students.” Professor John Knudson-Martin

Mariana Banuelos-Delgado, 2020 Outstanding Student of Education – Undergraduate Elementary Ontario “Mariana has been selected for this award for her endless dedication to teaching and learning.” Professor Jan Dinsmore

David Deniston, 2020 Outstanding Student of Education – Undergraduate Elementary On Campus
“David is a thoughtful, fun, creative, and compassionate educator who engages and supports students in the classroom.” Professor Karyn Gomez

Daniel Durrell, 2020 Outstanding Student of Music

Joshua Ebel, Male Scholar Athlete

John Essner, 2020 Outstanding Student of Communications
“As the challenges for the next decade come into focus, be assured John will be leading the way, finding solutions, bringing people together and striving to improve our communities.” Faculty nominator

Jolie Fernandes, 2020 Outstanding Student of Emergency Medical Services Administration “Jolie has been an extraordinary student in both FSA and EMSA all while pursuing her career in emergency services.” Professor Kevin Walker

Jolie Fernandes, 2020 Outstanding Student of Emergency Medical Services Administration “Jolie has been an extraordinary student in both FSA and EMSA all while pursuing her career in emergency services.” Professor Kevin Walker

Cassidy Freeman, Runner-Up 2020 Della & Robert Burgess Research Paper Award
“Cassidy showed tenacity and creativity in researching her topic area.” Library Research Paper Award Committee

Cassidy Freeman, 2020 Outstanding Student of Chemistry-Biochemistry
“Cassidy has courageously displayed diversity, perseverance, and success in the face of adversity while maintaining an unbridled enthusiasm for life!” Dr. Ron Kelley

Laura Harwell, 2020 Outstanding Student of Anthropology – On Campus
“Double majoring in Music and Anthropology, Laura found a perfect fusion of her two interests in Ethnomusicology. In presenting an academic paper in a professional venue, Laura represented EOU as an institution of uncommon undergraduate learning opportunities.” Faculty nominator

Emily Hastings, 2020 Outstanding Student of Sociology
“Emily has been a quiet, yet consistent and forceful voice, while making her intellect known through her strength of character, her thoughtful, measured approach to coursework, and to her grasp of complex social issues.” Professor Bill Grigsby

Darin Hauner, 2020 Outstanding Student of Computer Sciences & 2020 ASTEO Scholar “Darrin has made a big impression on every professor he has worked with. A brilliant guy with a brilliant future.” Dr. Richard Croft

Daniel Holloway, 2020 ASTEO Scholar
“Dan showed a streak of individual creativity from day one. He has worked hard to make the most of his education.” Dr. Richard Croft

Matthew Hoppe, 2020 Outstanding Student of Chemistry-Biochemistry
“Matthew: you have been an immense asset to our program! We wish you the best for your future career.” Dr. Anna Cavinato

Jamie Jacobs, 2020 Outstanding Student of Health and Human Performance
“Jamie is a model student, but even better young person. She is intelligent, inquisitive, hard working, and humble.” Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach

Zachary Johnson, 2020 ASTEO Scholar
“Zach has been an asset in every course, He’s thoughtful, knows when & what to ask, & how to make sense of complex topics.” Dr. Richard Croft

Jazmine Juarez, 2020 Outstanding Student of Mathematics
“Jazmine has presented research at undergraduate conferences and tutored. Next she will begin her master’s degree at UI.” The EOU Math Faculty

Mara Kalat, 2020 Outstanding Student of Interdisciplinary Studies

Maxwell McCullough, Male Ragsdale Scholar

Kiley McMurtrey, Female Scholar Athlete

Mariah Meyerholz, 2020 President’s Scholar
“With her tenacious and altruistic spirit, there is no doubt she will make her mark on our world.” President Tom Insko

Alexis Milton, 2020 Outstanding Student of English/Writing Online
“Alexis writes effective literary analysis and responds well to criticism, using feedback to fine-tune her thinking and writing.” Faculty nominator

Madisen Morgan, 2020 Outstanding Student of History

Shelby Parks, 2020 Outstanding Student of Early Childhood Education
“Shelby has been a standout student from her very first class within the early childhood program.” Professor Rae Ette Newman

Sydney Peal, 2020 ASTEO Scholar
“Graduating with a 3.78 GPA, Sydney will be working a summer internship with the Forest Service and Dr. Cavinato.” Dr. Laura Mahrt

Madison Pilon, Female Ragsdale Scholar

Aaron Reed, 2020 Outstanding Student of Anthropology – Online
“In addition to maintaining exemplary class participation, while employed full-time, Aaron has presented a paper at a professional conference and nurtured an avid interest in museum studies.”
Professors Peter Maille & Scott McConnell

Jakob Sandhagen, 2020 Outstanding Student of Economics
“He has distinguished himself from a talented group of students by a wonderful blend of intellect, creativity, & discipline.” Professors Peter Maille & Scott McConnell

Michael Smith, 2020 Outstanding Student of Master of Business Administration “Inquisitive and insightful, he is passionate about using his new knowledge from our MBA program to help others.” Professor Laura Gow-Hogge

Samantha Wegermann, 2020 Outstanding Student of Business Administration – On campus
“Congratulations, Sam. We know that you will continue to amaze us all.” Professor Wilson Zehr

Pepper Wenzel, 2020 Outstanding Student of Psychology
“Congratulations to Pepper Wenzel, who has been an exemplary scholar, researcher, and teaching assistant!” Dr. Christopher Blair