Students cited for superior writing skills

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Almost two dozen undergraduate and graduate students received awards for their writing during a ceremony hosted by the University of ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ at Lafayette’s English Department recently.

The annual event acknowledges students whose writing was submitted during courses taken in the Fall or Spring semesters, and recognizes the undergraduate in English and English Education with the highest GPA.

The Walter Emmerling Faculty Development Fund helped support the ceremony, which was hosted by Sigma Tau Delta honor society.

Award Recipients:

  • Virginia Wilson Cook Award for Excellence in English Education (Senior with highest GPA): Stephanie S. Roberts, Breaux Bridge, La.
  • Owen Reamer Award for Excellence in English (Senior with highest GPA): Lauren A. Garrett, Lafayette, La.
  • Dr. Doris Meriwether English Award: Christina M. Bertrand, Lafayette, La., and Katie L. Lege, Maurice, La.
  • Dr. David Thibodaux Memorial Scholarship: Courtney R. Bodin, Duson, La.
  • Judge Felix Voorhies Award for Creative Writing: Corey D. Vaughn, New Iberia, La.
  • Timothy W. Adams Award for Creative Writing: Jodi Johnson, County Derry, North Ireland
  • Dr. James H. Wilson and Paul T. Nolan Creative Writing Award in Drama: Kelley M. Gillaspy, Long Beach, Calif., and Billie R. Tadros, Whippany, N.J.
  • Robert and Bernice M. Webb Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching at the Advanced Level: Joel T. Terranova, Lake Charles, La.
  • Robert and Bernice M. Webb Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching at the Entry Level: Jason M. Knight, Lafayette, La.
  • Robert and Bernice M. Webb Award for Excellence in Technical Writing: Kalyn M. Simon
  • Ann Dobie Outstanding Freshman Essay Award:
    • Personal Essay Narrative: Katelyn C. Gauthier, Carencro, La.
    • Research/Analytical Paper: Quinn C. Acosta, Gonzales, La.
    • Honorable Mention: Rachel Fulmer, Ventress, La.
  • Dr. Shelley Anne Martin Award for Best Graduate Seminar Paper in English: Lucy D. Biederman, Chicago, and Cheyenne Mathew Comer, Mer Rouge, La.
  • Florence Sanders Jones English Endowment Scholarship: Kathrin L. Kottemann, Lafayette, La., and Ryan Farrar, Axle, Texas
  • Dr. James and Erika Anderson Scholarship for Medieval Studies: Kevin J. Dwyer, Hawthorne, N.Y.
  • Zonta International Mary Dichman English Scholarship: Katie L. Lege, Maurice, La.
  • Dean of Community Service Excellence in Service Award: Ceslie O’Brien, Eunice, La.
  • Graduate Student Research and Project Showcase Award: First place, Marcus T. Haynes, Greenville, Miss.