LCU recognizes outstanding students at Honors Convocation
Louisiana Christian University held its 64th Annual Honors Convocation Tuesday, recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of students in academics and athletics.
“The students honored today are high achievers with very bright futures,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Henry O. Robertson. “Our faculty have worked with them to bring out their many God-given talents. I am pleased we could come together at Honors Convocation and celebrate their achievements.”
Student awards and recipients are listed below by department, including hometowns.
Art
Central Louisiana Ad Club Scholarship Award
Juliette Elsayed, of Moreauville
Grady Harper Scholarship Award
Christa-Ann Kees, of Pineville
Thilo Steinschulte Scholarship Award
Olivia Huffman, of Pineville
Athletics
NAIA Student Athletes of the Year
Rodrigo Moreira Silva, of Portugal
Emma Leigh Hunt, of Denham Springs
Business
ACBSP Student Leadership Award
Alexandra Cedeno, of Caracas
Outstanding Graduating Senior in Business Administration
Henry Nichols Chappell, III, of Mount Pleasant, Texas
Outstanding Junior in Business Administration
Lucas E. Pedrosa De Lima, of Brazil
Sr External Major Field Test 2nd Highest
Serio Pita Martin, of Spain
Sr External Major Field Test Highest
Richardo Quintero, of Babson, Florida
Education
Avis L. Trahan – Outstanding Elementary Education Award
Payton Arcement, of Katy, Texas
Avis L. Trahan – Outstanding Secondary Education Award
Anna Hooker, of Boyce
Delta Kappa Gamma Education Foundation Award
Ana Elliott, of Alexandria
Education Achievement Award
Layton Kerby, of Coushatta
L. E. Beatrice McKenzie May Scholarship Award
Abigail Wheeler, of Shreveport
William C. Todd Education Award
Bryce Curtis, of Winnsboro
History and Political Science
Outstanding First-Year Students
Michael Henry, of Pineville
Isaac Landreneau, of Lafayette
Outstanding Upper-Class Student in History and Political Science
Chloe Must, of Lafayette
Health and Physical Education
Outstanding Exercise Science Clinical Wellness Major of the Year
Clayton Crow, of Zwolle
Outstanding Sports and Wellness Major of the Year
Logan Bertucci , of Metairie
Courtney Butler Scholarship
Isabella Andrews, of Midvale, Utah
Criminal Justice
Alpha Tau Gamma Omega Cole Award
Ana Guedes, of Brazil
Social Work
Ann McAllister Senior Excellence in Social Work Award
Gabrielle Colson, of New Iberia
Ann McAllister Junior Excellence in Social Work Scholarship
Clara Hall, of Pineville
Social Work Student of the Year Award
Isabella Watts, of Pineville
Psychology
Dr. James Quillin Psychology Student of the Year
Samantha Johnson, of Pineville
Psychology Leadership & Service Award
Princis Goff, of Atlanta, Louisiana
Psychology First-Year Award
Noah Thomas, of Forest Hill
Psychology Second-Year Award
Ana (Sofia) Martinez, of Mexico
Language and Literature
Ada Osborne Scholarship
Samantha Ray, of Centerpoint
Alpha Mu Gamma Outstanding Member Award
Keirsten LeJeune, of Leesville
Cassidy Spears, of Franklinton
Alpha Mu Gamma Outstanding Senior Award
Mary Gardner, of Elmer
Ellander Ridge Scholarship
Ana Elliott, of Alexandria
Inez Parker English Education Scholarship
Anna Hooker, of Boyce
English Faculty Scholarship
Keirsten LeJeune, of Leesville
Mary Kate Bailes Freshman Essay Award
Josie Manning, of Youngsville
Media and Communication
Ethel Holloman Memorial Journalism Scholarship
Cayden Walls, of Greenwell Springs
Fred Lollar Scholarship in Public Relations
Julia Thompson, of Lafayette
Helen Derr Scholarship in Student Publications
Kayley McCarty, of Tullos
Media and Communication Outstanding Freshman in Production
Logan Carver, of Benton
Media and Communication Senior Excellence Award
Daniel Wilkerson, of Bastrop
Ortis Journalism Scholarship
Danny Cobb, of Princeton
Oscar Hoffmeyer Endowed Scholarship in Journalism
Adan Wright, of Alexandria
Richardson-Burton Endowed Scholarship in Convergence Media
Jacob A. Mercer, of Pineville
Media/Communication “And Then Some” Award
Jacob A. Mercer, of Pineville
Wildcat Debate “And Then Some” Award
Daniel Wilkerson, of Bastrop
Wildcat Debate Top Novice Award
Bailey Brown, of Bogalusa
Theatre
Frank & Helen Bennett Endowed Scholarship in Theatre
Cayden Walls, of Greenwell Springs
Richardson-Burton Endowed Scholarship In Theatre
Kayla Condrey, of Rayville
Missions and Ministries
Christian Studies Award
Cade Fookes, of Alexandria
Zondervan Greek Award
Anthony (Isaac) Ardoin, of Washington, Louisiana
Zondervan Hebrew Award
Anthony (Isaac) Ardoin, of Washington, Louisiana
Zondervan Theology Award
Cade Fookes, of Alexandria
Music
B.B. McKinney Scholarship Award
Carson Oliver, of Shreveport
Beasley Memorial Scholarship
Carson Oliver, of Shreveport
Carroll Lowe Scholarship Award
Sydney Freeman, of Hineston
Edith Kilgore Kirkpatrick Music Scholarship
Sydney Freeman, of Hineston
Music Service Award
William Dunham, of Monroe
Pierre Valmont Blanchard Award for Vocal Achievement
Cheyenne Carbaugh, of Pineville
Richard Hill Endowed Scholarship
Italia Sosa, of Pineville
Sue McGahey Elgin Endowed Scholarship
Italia Sosa, of Pineville
Gloria Joy Moore Scholarship
Halle Joiner, of Pineville
Bob Brian Church Endowed Scholarship
Carson Oliver, of Shreveport
Diane Leigh Ford Memorial Scholarship
Sydney Freeman, of Hineston
Dixie Sylvest Moss Award
Sydney Freeman, of Hineston
Natural Sciences
Carol Anne O’Quinn Award
Kylee VanHoof, of Pineville
Hansel B. O’Quinn Award
Morgan Tradewell, of Deville
J.F. Richie Memorial Award
Ethan Lanford, of Pineville; Leanna Lanford, of Pineville; Ethan Barnes, of Ball; Kamryn West, of Ville Platte; Jade Harmon, of Lafayette
Jarrell Memorial Award
Ethan Lanford, of Pineville; Leanna Lanford, of Pineville; Ethan Barnes, of Ball; Kamryn West, of Ville Platte; Jade Harmon, of Lafayette
Outstanding First-Year Chemistry Award
Kamsi Nwosu-Damian, of United Kingdom
Kara Phillips, of Anacoco
Rocky Vidrine Memorial Award- Outstanding Freshman in Pre-Med
Josie Manning, of Youngsville
Donies & Novie Magee Scholarship Award
Leanna Lanford, of Pineville
“Today the value of a Christian higher education was on display with students present who exceeded expectations and reached higher than they may have even thought possible,” Robertson said. “Our faculty facilitated and God ordained that these talented men and women will be among the next leaders of this state and nation.”
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Media Release | April 9, 2025 | Pineville, Louisiana
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth B. Clarke, Director of University Communications | Elizabeth.clarke@lcuniversity.edu