Many honored at banquet
April 10, 2016
At the annual Honors Convocation Awards Banquet, held Wednesday, April 6 in a transformed half of Bossard Hall, many gathered for a night to honor outstanding students and faculty.
The first and only faculty award of the night was the Underkofler Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award, which went to David Lynch, instructor of interdisciplinary studies and Chinese.
To present this award, Associate Professor of History Rick Dodgson performed a speech in rap form, saying of the recipient, “You can rest assured, he’s thoroughly deserved of this award. He ain’t no dupe and he ain’t no fraud, his students tell me that they’re never bored. And he got more votes than all his peers, so the prize is his after all these years.”
Lynch has been with the college for 18 years and has been described as a dynamic and fun instructor by his students. Students also noted that he excels at utilizing visual media in the classroom for a better learning experience.
Once the Underkofler was awarded to Lynch, who gave no speech, the banquet progressed with dinner, followed by a slew of student awards.
The most notable of these awards was the Clarence H. Koehler Campus Senior Award, which was presented to Callie Olson, religion and nonprofit double major.
According to Lakeland Today, “The Koehler Award is presented each year to a Lakeland senior who best exemplifies ‘The Lakeland Spirit’ by his or her participation in and support of the college’s programs and activities. To be eligible, graduates must complete all four undergraduate years at Lakeland and maintain a high level of academic achievement.”
Olson has been a member of the women’s basketball team for the past four years, has been a resident assistant, a Lakeland Presidential Scholarship recipient, a repeat member of the Dean’s list and more.
Of receiving this award, Olson said, “My experience here at Lakeland has been nothing short of spectacular. While here at Lakeland, God has been incredibly gracious and patient with me as I’ve grown up and found myself and my calling. And although some may say different, I would argue that this award is not a reflection of what I’ve done, but a reflection of what Lakeland can do for an individual. It’s changed my life. I am forever grateful for all the staff and faculty who have invested in me. It always has been and always will be an honor and privilege to call myself a Muskie.”
Additional award recipients of the night included:
Business Administration
Outstanding Student in Accounting: Thomas Panzer
Outstanding Student in Hospitality Management: Janel Weir
Outstanding Student in Marketing: Hollie Erdmann
Outstanding Student in Business Administration: Mitchell Fucile
Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Award: Steven Canales
Creative Arts
Outstanding Student in Communication: Amanda Smith
Outstanding Music Student: Siera Ramirez
Outstanding Music Education Student: Tia Pribbernow
Outstanding Theatre Student of the Year: Tia Pribbernow
Outstanding Student in Writing: Leah Ulatowski
Education
Outstanding Student in Education: Karissa Anderson
Humanities
Outstanding Student in Spanish: Chloe Reed
Outstanding Student in Spanish: Janel Weir
Natural Science
Outstanding Senior in Biology: Cassandra Mueller
Outstanding Senior in Chemistry: Audrey Nichols
Outstanding Student in Exercise Science: Alyssa Ciepley
Outstanding Student in Exercise Science: Trista Barron
Outstanding Student in Mathematics: Michele Marquardt
Outstanding Student in Aviation – Smooth Operator Award: Peter Ludolph
Social Science
Outstanding Student in Criminal Justice: Matthew Derse
Outstanding Student in Criminal Justice: Hollie Blum
Outstanding Student in History: Suzette Rosas
Outstanding Student in History: Steven Wodrich
Outstanding Student in Psychology: Grace Vos
Ellen J. Kregel Athletic Award: Callie Olson
Lakeland College Japan
Outstanding Student at Lakeland College Japan: Andressa Sacht
Senior Honors
Leah Ulatowski, Katherine Zielsdorf, Stephanie Burgardt, Cassandra Mueller, Kaitlin Deschane, Megan Gomez, Heather Ross
Who’s Who
Amanda Bagnall-Newman, Trista Barron, Steven Canales, Megan Gomez, Bailey Grayvold, Le’Shay Jones, Emma Landowski, Danielle Livingston, Peter Ludolph, Karalee Manis, Jacob Nault, Suzette Rosas, Heather Ross, Amanda Smith, Brooke Wilder-Corrigan, Samantha Williams, Katherine Zielsdorf