Kent State University at Salem recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Student Awards Ceremony, as well as the contributions of faculty, staff and community partners.
The awards and recipients are:
Scholarship Awards
Kent State Salem Advisory Board Scholarship: Laken Anderson, Bobbi Fairbourn, Jacqueline Poteet, Tyler Stratton
Kent State Alumni Scholarship: Savanna Sullivan
Donna J. Sedzmak Student Survivor and Caregiver Scholarship: Brandon Boyle
Joseph P. and Donna Sedzmak Accounting and Business Scholarship: Rebekah Kellner
Mary Byers Howett Scholarship: Holly DeLucia
Joyce and Tom Butts Scholarship: Kaileigh Kistler
Courtney Family Scholarship: Mackenzie Godwin, Hayley Shasteen, Katelyn Yohman
Dr. James F. Cooney Endowed Scholarship: Tina Cunningham
John E. Roncone Scholarship: Joshua Meredith
Mitch’s Live Your Dream Scholarship: Jonathan Katz
Kim E. Goll Scholarship: Holly DeLucia
Professional Promise Scholarship: Michael Cowher
Davey Tree Expert Scholarship: Jonathan Katz, Samantha Keshock
Turfscape Inc. Horticulture Scholarship: Nancy Mackey
Garden Club of Youngstown Scholarship: Krystal Sundberg
Alumni Insurance Studies Scholarship: Brianne Laabs
Independent Insurance Agents of Trumbull Scholarship: Elizabeth Wassel
National Interstate Insurance Company Scholarship: Zachary Robles
Professional Independent Agents Association of Ohio Inc.: Brianne Laabs, Joshua Post, Elizabeth Wassel
Westfield Insurance Scholarship: Jennifer Buck, Angela Maroni, Michele Quinn
G.E.M. Young Insurance Scholarship: Joshua Post
James and Coralie Centofanti Nursing Scholarship: Andrew Arcuragi, Molly Dennison, Emily Ehrenber, Alexa Tkacik
James and Coralie Centofanti Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Scholarship/Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology: Heather Lude, Taylor Whitworth
James & Coralie Centofanti Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Scholarship/Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences: Jacqueline Cheng, Mariebeth Knott
Academic Awards
Outstanding Student in Business: Marshall Somerville
Outstanding Students in Computer Technology: Zachary Cino, Craig Vernon
Outstanding Student in Insurance Studies: Michele Quinn
Outstanding Students in Communication – Public Speaking: Bethany Kholos, Russell McLaughlin, Vincent Vivo
Outstanding Student in Spanish and French: Dylan Erdel
Outstanding Students in Early Childhood Education Technology: Jennifer Packey, Rachel Wilson
Outstanding Students in Early Childhood Education: Taylor Ward, Lindsey Stewart
Outstanding Student in English: Aarika Denton
Arthur E. Dubois Critical Writing Award: Leanne Strawn
Outstanding Writing Tutor: Jonathon McCann
Outstanding Rural Scholars Program Mentors: Cassidy Bilsky, Holly DeLucia
Human Services Intern of Excellence Award: Michele Polen
Outstanding Student in Psychological Research: Dianah Fabry
Outstanding Students in Psychological Sciences: Paulette Bell, Cody Geer, Rebecca Little
Outstanding Students in Horticulture: Nancy Mackey, Claire Smith, Kevin Wegendt
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Nursing/Seniors: Ryan Haupt, Caitlyn Seskey
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Nursing/Juniors: Jason Minard, Delores Smith, Alyson Zimbardi
Outstanding Clinical Performance in Nursing: Mackenzie Mulligan
Outstanding Leadership Performance in Nursing: Caitlyn Coler, Ashley Mesmer
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Academic Excellence: Jacqueline Cheng
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Clinical Excellence: Jacqueline Cheng
Roy E. Bell Memorial Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Radiologic Technology: Avery Wilson
Roy E. Bell Memorial Scholarship for Clinical Excellence in Radiologic Technology: Holly Graham
Special Recognition
Undergraduate Research: Steven Baker, Amber Biser, Renee Burnett, Holly DeLucia, Donald Larabee, Lindsey Rice
Spring 2016 President’s List: Gina Addicott, Sarah Baker, Amber Biser, Jacqueline Cheng, Morgan Coler, Emily Ehrenberg, Dylan Erdel, Nicole King, Emily Lenahan, Brittany Madison, Jonathon McCann, Michelle Santini, Brandi Stepp
Fall 2016 President’s List: Alexa Bruderly, Jacqueline Cheng, Holly DeLucia, Jared Fielden, Lucy Golden, Holly Graham, Dillon Land, Jonathon McCann, Ciara Oslin, Caitlyn Seskey, Jessica Seydlorsky, Claire Smith, David Wise
Friends of the Campus Award: BOC Water Hydraulics, Inc.
Outstanding Faculty Member: Dr. Rachael Blasiman
Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member: James Wurster
Outstanding Staff Member: Patty Ruehle