Congrats to the 2023 Evening of Excellence winners!

Grayson College celebrated the following students at the Evening of Excellence ceremony on April 25. All winners are nominated by Grayson College employees. Congratulations!

Excellence in Arts & Humanities

• Eli R. Taylor - Excellence in Communications - Presented by Dr. Chase Machen
• Amanda Verkleir - Spirit of Excellence in Communications - Presented by Dr. Chase Machen
• Caroline Dossman - Excellence in Economics - Presented by David Kent
• Sidney Amos - Excellence in English - Presented by Dr. Joshua Jones
• Alexander Huerta - Excellence in English
• Audrie Farris - Spirit of Excellence in English
• Audie Martin - Excellence in Government - Presented by Chase Machen
• Marcus Avitia - Excellence in History - Presented by Chase Machen
• Tyson Sisk - Excellence in History - Presented by Chase Machen
• Cameron Farmer - Excellence in Philosophy - Presented by Dr. Jean Sorensen
• Gina Edwards - Excellence in Psychology - Presented by Carla Fanning
• Cheyenne VanMaanen - Excellence in Psychology - Presented by Dr. Rachel Sumrall
• Toney Elijah Pelley - Excellence in Theatre - Presented by Alison Trapp

Excellence in Business & Entrepreneurship

• Jackeline Delgado-Valdez - Excellence in Accounting - Presented by Vicki Anderson
• Ashlyn Colton - Excellence in Business Administration - Presented by Vicki Anderson
• Ryan Weaver - Excellence in Business & Management - Presented by C.W. Hearrell
• Shelby Lynn Lewis - Excellence in Cosmetology - Presented by Griselda Perez Fair
• Bethanie Cox - Excellence in Culinary Arts - Presented by Chef Joanna Bryant
• Maggie Pierson - Spirit of Excellence in Culinary Arts - Presented by Chef Joanna Bryant
• Bandana Padhan - Excellence in Esthetics - Presented by Griselda Perez Fair
• Whitely Mitchell - Excellence in Hospitality Management - Presented by Chef Rusty Weatherly

Excellence in Health Science

• Carter McFadden - Excellence in Athletic Training - Presented by Coach Jason Miller
• Laketia Childs - Excellence in Certified Nurse Aide - Presented by Amanda Grissom
• Alexis Hughes - Excellence in Clinical Medical Assisting - Presented by Kristen Waller
• Kendall Shaw - Excellence in EMS/EMT/Paramedic - Presented by Blaine Jones
• Brandon Prough - Excellence in EMS/EMT/Paramedic - Presented by Blaine Jones
• Vu Tran - Excellence in Medical Lab Technician
• Jessie Reeves - Excellence in Mental Health Technician - Presented by Corey Leird
• Karisma Guiang - Excellence in Patient Care Technician
• Christina Carlson - Excellence in Pre-Nursing - Presented by Dr. Patrice Parsons
• Briana Chavez - Excellence in Pre-Nursing - Presented by Dr. Patrice Parsons
• Cassidy Ahlmeyer - Excellence in Radiologic Technology - Presented by Dr. Patrice Parsons
• Misty Reaves - Excellence in RN-BSN

Excellence in Industrial Technologies

• Trever Odom - Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing - Presented by Dr. Karen Campbell
• Aaron Paniagua - Spirit of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing - Presented by Dr. Karen Campbell
• Michelle Burns - Excellence in Collision Repair - Presented by Bill Gronemeier
• Cody Scoggins - Excellence in Collision Repair - Presented by Bill Gronemeier
• Omar Figueroa - Spirit of Excellence in Collision Repair
• Oscar De La Cruz - Excellence in Computer Aided Drafting & Design - Presented by Justin Holder
• Alex Godi - Excellence in Welding - Presented by Richard Reid
• Scott Webb - Excellence in Welding - Presented by Johnathan Gorden
• Harrison Brewer - Spirit of Excellence in Welding - Presented by Johnathan Gorden

Excellence in Public Service

• Tasharra Denise McKinney - Excellence in Child Development - Presented by Dr. Keri Harvey
• Adrian Poradek - Excellence in Criminal Justice - Presented by Dr. Maggie Bruce
• Matteo Riccelli - Excellence in Education - Presented by Dr. Keri Harvey

Excellence in STEM

• Chase Whitmire - Excellence in Chemistry - Presented by Dr. Mike Ayers
• Landon Henne - Excellence in Computer Maintenance - Presented by Mike Perry

Outstanding Student Athletes

• Camden Farmer - Baseball - Presented by Dr. Rachel Sumrall
• Bryon Amrstrong - Basketball - Presented by KK Patton
• Sonja Schuch - Basketball - Presented by Dr. Rachel Sumrall
• Harrison Brewer - Cheer (Mascot) - Presented by Dr. Debbie Smarr
• Carsyn Cox - Softball - Presented by Coach Jason Miller
• Chloe Lynn Crawley - Softball - Presented by Dr. Rachel Sumrall

Student Veteran Award

• Tyler Bergland - Air Force

Community Service Award

• Malloree Meek - Presented by Barbara Malone
• Rachel Metcalf - Presented by Barbara Malone

Viking Leadership Award - Top 12 Leaders Across Main & South Campus

• Randy Callicoat - Presented by Johnathan Gorden
• Sui Chin Tial - Presented by Dr. Molly Harris
• Jackie Gandara - Presented by Kassie Garcia
• Ethan Hall - Presented by Dr. Molly Harris
• Kendra Haskett - Presented by Dr. Molly Harris
• Courtney Langfels
• Danna Orozco - Presented by Kassie Garcia
• Alex Ramos - Presented by Shantee Siebuhr
• Amarion “AT” Thomas - Presented by Shantee Siebuhr
• Katie Tyson - Presented by Shantee Siebuhr
• Lanaija Woodfolk - Presented by Averi Stovall

Rising Viking Award

• Alex Ramos - Presented by Kassie Garcia and Shantee Siebuhr

Golden Axe Award

• Caitlin Miorin - Presented by Rusty Weatherly and Joanna Bryant

Work-Study of the Year

• Jovan Blake-Lafary - Work-Study of the Year in Advising - Presented by Wanda Powell

Student Organization Awards

Student Club/Org Advisor of the Year Award - Presented by Shantee Siebuhr

Student Club/Org of the Year Award - Presented by Shantee Siebuhr