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SBU students receive academic honors at “A Premiere of Excellence� ceremony

ÌÇÐÄvlog students graduating in December were recognized for their contributions to their academic areas and divisions during “A Premiere of Excellenceâ€� ceremony Tuesday evening, Oct. 11.

This ceremony recognizes three groups of students – honors graduates, Gordon and Judy Dutile Honors program graduates, and division-specific academic awards.

Academic Honors

The honorees include:

  • OutstandingArt ÌÇÐÄvlog – Allie Loy, Stockton, Mo.
  • Outstanding Psychology Senior — Nicole Easum, Cainsville, Mo.
  • Outstanding Criminal Justice Senior — Elland Morris, Lebanon, Ill.
  • Outstanding Biblical Studies Award — Stephanie Clear, Ozark, Ala.
  • Outstanding Humanities ÌÇÐÄvlog — Talya Holgate-Allen, Branson, Mo.
  • Outstanding Natural Science Senior — Benjamin Yoder, Lees Summit, Mo.
  • Outstanding Business Division ÌÇÐÄvlog — Elise Ridenour, Monett, Mo.
  • Outstanding Elementary Education Major — Ally Dilbeck, Clever, Mo.
  • Outstanding Secondary Education Major — Jarvis Funk, Neosho, Mo.
  • Outstanding Kinesiology-Rehabilitative Sciences Award — Madison Froeschle, Bolivar, Mo.
  • Outstanding Kinesiology-Rehabilitative Sciences Award — Troy Froeschle, Bolivar, Mo.
  • Outstanding Computing and Mathematics Senior — Hannah Laws, Hannibal, Mo.
  • Academic Excellence and Servant-Leadership Award — Maximiliano Sanoja, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela
  • Gordon & Judy Dutile Honors Program ÌÇÐÄvlogs — Hannah Kaufman, Forsyth, Mo.; Hannah Laws, Hannibal, Mo.; Jeremiah Woodward, House Springs, Mo.; Benjamin Yoder, Lees Summit, Mo.

In addition to the individual honors, SBU Interim Provost Dr. Troy Bethards presented cords to 50 seniors graduating with honors — 23 Cum Laude, 4 Magna Cum Laude and 23 Summa Cum Laude.

SBU will host two Winter commencement ceremonies – one ceremony for bachelor and graduate degree recipients at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16 and one for associate degree recipients at 6 p.m. The ceremonies also will be available for viewing simultaneously on livestream. Visit for more information about the ceremonies.

 

*Published: 10/21/2022