LCU recognizes outstanding students at Honors Convocation
Louisiana Christian University held its 65th Annual Honors Convocation on Tuesday, recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of students in academics and athletics.
“I am so thankful for the dedicated faculty and the talented students who put in so many hours and hours of work in order to win their awards,” said Dr. Henry Robertson, vice president for Academic Affairs. “This academic year has been an extraordinary one for student success. LCU has realized tangible results in every school and department. The awards given at our ceremony this morning represent a harvest of bounty planted by the classes and experiences delivered this year in the educational process.”
Student awards and recipients are listed below by department, including hometowns.
Art
Central Louisiana Ad Club Scholarship Award Kyle LeJeune, of Leesville
Grady Harper Scholarship Award Skyler Maples, of New Iberia
Thilo Steinschulte Scholarship Award Victoria Gaspard, of Many
Athletics
NAIA Student Athletes of the Year Jessica Smith, of Houston, Texas
Braden McLin, of Livingston
Business
ACBSP Student Leadership Award Chase Terrebonne, of Kentwood
Outstanding Graduating Senior in Business Administration Allison Tarver, of Pineville
Outstanding Junior in Business Administration Amiyah Simpkins, of Saucier, Mississippi
Sr External Major Field Test 2nd Highest Alan Mason, of Slidell
Sr External Major Field Test Highest Chase Terrebonne, of Kentwood
Education
Avis L. Trahan – Outstanding Elementary Education Award Kinsey Byrd, of Sulphur
Avis L. Trahan – Outstanding Secondary Education Award Andrew Burnaman, of Dry Creek
Delta Kappa Gamma Education Foundation Lindi Rachal, of Baton Rouge
Education Achievement Award Abigail Wheeler, of Shreveport
L. E. Beatrice McKenzie May Scholarship Award Shelbi Lovejoy, of Oakdale
William C. Todd Education Award Braden Trull, of Deridder
History and Political Science
Outstanding Upper-Class Student in History and Political Science Mari Manning, of Youngsville
Health and Physical Education
Outstanding Exercise Science Clinical Wellness Major of the Year Blake Chauvin, of Belle Chasse
Outstanding Sports and Wellness Major of the Year Yvie Miller, of Garden City, Kansas
Criminal Justice
Alpha Tau Gamma Omega Cole Award Javonte Roberts, of Lake Charles
Social Work
Anders-Hedgepeth Endowed Scholarship Emma Allison, of Alexandria and Elizabeth Dupree, of Benton, Arkansas
Ann McAllister Senior Excellence in Social Work Ainsley Newell Howard, of Bastrop
Ann McAllister Junior Excellence in Social Work Isabella Watts, of Pineville
Social Work Student of the Year Award Isabella Watts, of Pineville
Psychology
Dr. James Quillin Psychology Student of the Year Cassidy Spears, of Franklinton and Harrison Waxley, of Bossier City
Psychology Leadership & Service Award Morgan Mills, of Opelousas
Psychology First-Year Award Rahin Andrus, of Kenner
Psychology Second-Year Award Jonathan Moore-Leday, of Lafayette
Language and Literature
Ada Osborne ScholarshipSteven White, of Ball
Alpha Mu Gamma Outstanding Member Award Miles Stowell, of Shreveport and Isabella McClendon, of West Monroe
Alpha Mu Gamma Outstanding Senior Award Cassidy Spears, of Franklinton and Keirsten LeJeune, of Leesville
Media and Communication
Ethel Holloman Memorial Journalism Kayla Condrey, of Rayville
Fred Lollar Scholarship in Public Relations Sam Hair, of Sulphur
Media and Communication Senior Excellence Award Camille Allgood, of Denham Springs
Ortis Journalism Scholarship Bryson Baloney, of Opelousas
Oscar Hoffmeyer Endowed Scholarship Nick Morrow, of Pineville
Richardson-Burton Endowed Scholarship in Convergence Media Danny Cobb, of Princeton
Media/Communication “And Then Some” Award Jacob A. Mercer, of Pineville
Wildcat Debate “And Then Some” Award Charles Culliford, of Bienville
Wildcat Debate Top Novice Award Jolie Dore, of Lake Charles
Emily Jean Rodgers Endowed Memorial Scholarship Rose Blampain, of France
Theatre
Richardson-Burton Endowed Scholarship in Theatre Olivia Huffman, of Pineville
Missions and Ministries
Christian Studies Award Dylan Wells, of Greenwell Springs
Zondervan Greek Award Andrew Burnaman, of Dry Creek
Zondervan Hebrew Award Abby Duff, of Broussard
Zondervan Theology Award Dylan Wells, of Greenwell Springs
Music
B.B. McKinney Scholarship Award
1st-Carson Oliver, of Shreveport
2nd– Sydney Freeman, of Hineston
3rd– Halle Joiner, of Pineville
Beasley Memorial Scholarship Natalie Boone, of Glenmora
Carroll Lowe Scholarship Award Arabella Fletcher, of Pineville
Edith Kilgore Kirkpatrick Music Scholarship Bradford Hebert, Pineville
Music Service Award Sydney Freeman, of Hineston
Richard Hill Endowed Scholarship Jeremy Johnson, of Jena
Sue McGahey Elgin Endowed Scholarship Sydney Freeman, of Hineston
Gloria Joy Moore Scholarship Halle Joiner, of Pineville
Bob Brian Church Endowed Scholarship Natalie Boone, of Glenmora
Diane Leigh Ford Memorial Scholarship Carson Oliver, of Shreveport
Dixie Sylvest Moss Award Natalie Boone, of Glenmora
Natural Sciences
Carol Anne O’Quinn Award Kara Phillips, of Anacoco
Hansel B. O’Quinn Award Aubrey Houghtby, of Natchitoches
J.F. Richie Memorial AwardWill Patton, of Bossier City
Jarrell Memorial Award Will Patton, of Bossier City
Outstanding First-Year Chemistry Award Nathan Oney, of Pineville
Rocky Vidrine Memorial Award- Outstanding Nathan Oney, of Pineville
Freshman in Pre-Med
Nursing
Jean Livly Leadership Scholarship Caitlyn Bueche, of Houma
Division of Nursing Award Myah Catherine Koonce, of Jennings
Donies & Novie Magee Scholarship Award
Keirsten LeJeune, of Leesville
“This being my first Honors Convocation, I am especially grateful to witness what makes Louisiana Christian University so special,” said President Dr. Mark Johnson. “Behind every award is a parent who believed, a faculty member who invested, and a staff member who served. This moment is a powerful reminder that it takes all of us, working together, to help our students reach these remarkable levels of success.”
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Media Release | April 22, 2026 | Pineville, Louisiana
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth B. Clarke, Director of University Communications | Elizabeth.clarke@lcuniversity.edu