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Student
Affairs
Newsletter
Honors Day
Edition
May 2021
2 STUDENT AFFAIRS STUDENT AFFAIRS 3
Inside This Issue... VP for Student Affairs
Mr. Richard Hester
NEWSLETTER
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY
Will Atkinson
Asst. to VP for Student Affairs
Station #56
(205) 652-3581
watkinson@uwa.edu
Admissions 4
DIRECTORS
6 ADMISSIONS
Student Life Mrs. Libba Baker
CAREER SERVICES &
COUNSELING
Ms. Tammy White
Upward Bound 7 FINANCIAL AID
Mr. Steve Smith
HOUSING
Mr. Luther Gremmels
Financial Aid 7 REGISTRAR Good people of Student Affairs,
Mrs. Susan Sparkman
STUDENT ACTIVITIES As this newsletter rolls out, we are in the week of finals, and our first
Mr. Jason Gardner
Housing 8 STUDENT ACTIVITIES
outdoor commencement in decades will be this Saturday. It has been
Mr. Byron Thetford a strange and challenging year for our entire University community,
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Ms. Andrea Farquhar and we are looking forward to moving back to more interactions and
Counseling & Career Services 10 UPWARD BOUND
Ms. Vickie Pullum seeing the full faces of our students. As the summer kicks off, we will
usher in some new students for the summer term and then set our
Student Support Services 11 UPCOMING MEETINGS
sights on orientation and bringing in our new students for the fall.
May 5, 2021
June 2, 2021
The circle of college life continues, and we have a lot to look forward
to.
Registrar 13
DATES TO REMEMBER
Commencement (Spring)
Student Activities 14 May 8, 2021
All the best,
4 STUDENT AFFAIRS STUDENT AFFAIRS 5
Staff Notes (cont.) • Mrs. Brenda Jones...
Admissions
• Sponsored transfer events with the follow-
Mrs. Libba Baker • The UWA Admissions staff attended ALACRAO
ing partner schools:
Drive-Thru Fairs in Huntsville (4/6), Jackson-
By the Numbers
• April 12 - Coastal Alabama Community
• Fall 2021 vs Fall 2020 ville (4/6), Tuscaloosa (4/8), Auburn (4/8),
• Applications:1,573(-928) College (Bay Minette Campus-Ambassa-
Birmingham (4/12), Mobile (4/12), Florence
• Transfer: 174 (-25) dor Monthly Meeting)
(4/13), Dothan (4/13), and Montgomery (4/15).
• Freshman: 1,399 (-903) Campus Tours (individual): • April 13- Meridian Community College
• Admits: 1,055 (-158) • August 15, 2020 - April 30, 2021: 233 students • April 10 - Hosted Spring Preview Day. Poten-
(PTK Induction Ceremony)
• Transfer: 70 (-11)
• 92.46% check-in rate
• Freshman: 976 (-147) tial students and guests attended an informa-
• Group Tours: 20 • April 7 - Conducted a Zoom with students
• Summer 2021 vs Summer 2020 • Virtual meetings: 26 tion session covering everything from student from Shelton State Community College.
• Applications: 60 (-1) • August 15, 2019 - April 30, 2020: 163 students life to scholarships, an academic information • Attended private visits at:
• Transfer: 31 (+11) • 85.79% check-in rate
• Freshman: 29 (-12) session, toured campus, and finished the day by • April 1 - Jones College
• Group Tours - 346 students
• Admits: 26 (NC) • Virtual meetings - 13 eating in the Young Hall Cafeteria.
• April 20 - Bevill State Community Col-
• Transfer: 14 (+6)
• Freshman: 12 (-6) Orientation: • April 15 - The UWA Admissions staff hosted lege (Fayette)
• Fall 2021 vs Fall 2020 (Freshmen) • Fall 2021 Registrations: 117 the District 3 ALACRAO Drive-Thru Fair at the • April 21 - East Mississippi Community
• Scholarships Reviewed: 699 • Freshmen - 106 College (Scooba)
Student Union Building (SUB).
• Awarded: 677 (+13)
• Transfer - 11
• Accepted: 150 (+51) • April 26 - Coastal Alabama Community
• April 9 - Mrs. Emily Stuart attended the
• Fall 2020 Registrations: 124 College (Monroeville)
• Fall 2021 vs Fall 2020 (Transfers)
MACRAO Virtual Fair.
• Freshmen - 90
• Scholarships Reviewed: 49 • April 8 - Attended an in-person transfer
• Awarded: 40 (-12) • Transfer - 34 • April 13 - Mrs. Libba Baker assisted with
fairs at Jones College.
• Accepted: 12 (-18) Staff Notes virtual Nursing Day. This recruitment event
• Attended the Partnership signings at...
• Fall 2021 vs Fall 2020 (ECFs) • April 8-9 - Mr. Kirstan Cunningham, Mrs.
engaged high school and transfer students in-
• Total - 209 (+20) Libba Baker, Mr. Robby Johnson, and Mrs. • April 6 - Copiah Lincoln Community Col-
• Freshmen: 180 (+42) Jenny Miller hosted Student Bridge. The terested in a career in nursing.
lege
• Transfer: 29 (-22) company filmed student testimonials, faculty
• April 20 - Mrs. Libba Baker attended the • April 7 - Northwest Mississippi Community
interviews, and footage of campus buildings.
• Summer 2021 vs Summer 2020 (ECFs)
Southeastern NACAC Virtual Fair. College
• Total - 13 (-1) The final videos will be available in June on the
• Freshmen: 6 (-3) UWA website.
• Transfer: 7 (+2)
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Upward Bound
Student Life Ms. Vickie Pullum
Mr. Byron Thetford
• Began the planning process for our Virtual UB Summer Scholar Pro-
Greek Life
gram and Virtual UB Bridge Program for 2021.
• The new Panhellenic officers met this month to review the rules and
2021-2022
• Virtual UB Summer Scholar Program: Summer Commitment
to set guidelines for the upcoming recruitment.
forms have been mailed to prospective participants.
Greek Week/Games Results:
• Currently have three (3) complete Bridge applications
• Homer Winner (Fraternity) – Delta Chi
• Homer Winner (Sorority) – Phi Mu • April 22 - Last day for this semester’s virtual after school tutoring.
• Greek Games Winner (Fraternity) – Sigma Pi UB Staff is accepting applications from potential 9th graders.
• Greek Games Winner (Sorority) – Alpha Kappa Alpha
Saturday Sessions
Student Involvement
• April 24th - hosted fourth (and final) Saturday Session
• April 19 - Held in-person inauguration for the newly elected execu-
tive council.
• The SGA partnered with Campus Activities Board (CAB) to provided
Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and wish students good luck on beginning
Financial Aid
Mr. Steve Smith
their finals.
Standing (L to R) - Madison McMinn, Chloe Johnson, Anna Dixon,
Chloe McCray, Ansley Wells, Riley Trotter, Kayli Tucker, Magan
• Provided coffee in the SUB throughout finals for students. Chapman, Kay Mays, Meghan Herrington, Coach Donald Smith 2021-2022 Financial Aid Processing:
Kneeling (L to R) - Jasmin Brooks, Mary Kendall Glass, Carleigh • As of May 1, 2021...
• Hosted the annual Miss Paragon Pageant. Ms. Makayla Crumedy Cameron, Zantasia Coleman, KeLee Johnson, Abbigail Price, Chloe
Baker, Kymaya Walker • Downloaded 3,425 applications (492 more than last month)
was crowned Miss Paragon 2021.
• Packaged 2,548 awards (394 more than last month)
Fitness Center
• 272 selected for verification (22 less than last month)
GO TIGERS!
• Preparations for summer swim lessons is ongoing. • 127 verifications completed (40 more than last month)
• New spin bikes are scheduled to be introduced this Fall along with a
few other planned changes in the Fitness Center.
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Housing Operations (cont.) Residence Life
Housing • End of Year Closing • The Housing staff had an in-person “All Staff
Mr. Luther Gremmels Meeting” in April, bringing all staff members
• Instead of RAs checking residents out as
together, to discuss end-of-year closing and
they left campus, the RAs conducted a
Housing Operations 6, and continued as sororities added mem- to informally recognize staff for the work they
pre-inspection during the room/apart-
• By the numbers (housing applications) bers to their approved lists. At this time, 20 have done throughout the year.
ment meetings. Residents then com-
residents have participated – four ASA and • In addition to virtual community meetings, the
• 121 new freshmen (+2 from this time last pleted an express check-out when they
eight each of AST and Phi Mu. housing staff provided a number of activities in
year and -57 from 2019). left campus, and an RA inspected each
• Staff members and their chosen roommates April, including the following:
• 32 transfer students (-20 from this time last room/apartment once all residents of
(Hoover only) have selected rooms, for a
year and -12 from 2019). that room/apartment had checked out. • Gilbert residents enjoyed an Easter Egg
total of 36 spaces.
• 276 current students. (-46 from this time • To reduce the amount of materials placed Hunt #Croc Edition, with Crocs Jibbitz and
• When the Regular Room Selection process candy for prizes.
last year and -157 from 2019). in the dumpsters as residents moved out
concluded, 20 students that had applied for
• TOTALS: 409 housing applications for of their rooms, Housing partnered with • Gilbert staff created Final Exam Care Pack-
housing, had not selected a room. Housing
Fall 2021 (-55 from this time last year America’s Thrift Stores (ATS). ATS placed ages for their residents to help residents
is following up with each of these students
and -226 from 2019). donation bins around campus, for items no prepare for finals week.
individually, to determine whether they still
• COVID-19 Quarantine Updates want to live on campus in the fall. longer needed by the residents. The dona- • Stickney residents learned about succulents
• Late Room Selection (for students that ap- tions to America’s Thrift Stores benefits and planted their own to help with air puri-
• In April, five residents were in quarantine,
with two quarantining on campus and three plied for housing after Regular Room Selec- Make-A-Wish of Alabama. While ATS man- fication and to decorate their rooms
returning home for quarantine. tion) will begin the week of May 9 – 15. On- aged the delivery and pick-up of their bins, • Hoover residents had fun tie dying and with
line Room Change will begin approximately Housing placed boxes around the residence a glow-in-the-dark party. (pictured)
• The Housing staff delivered eight meals to
students quarantining on-campus in April. May 20. halls, to collect unused non-perishable
•
• Staffing food items. The food that was collected
• Room and Roommate selection
was donated to the UWA Tiger Food
• Hoover Apartments Selection was held on • Two additional staff members have been
added to the 2020 – 2021 Housing Staff: Bank.
April 6, with 116 residents (29 groups of 4)
participating. Hoover – Phase 2 filled quick- Gabi Newsome accepted an RA position at • Summer Housing
ly, with 84 residents selecting. Hoover – Reed Hall and McKenna Darley accepted a
• Summer applications went live on
Phase 1 had 32 spaces filled during Hoover position at Gilbert Hall.
April 19. As of May 3, there were 14
Selection. Housing Operations completed applications – 11 for the full
• Priority Room Selection for current, return- • End of Year Closing summer, 1 for first mini-term, and 2 for
ing, and new transfer students who had fully • The end-of-year closing process for the second mini-term.
matched as pairs, was held on April 7, with residence halls has changed to accommo- • Summer residents will be housed in
44 residents (22 pairs of roommates) select- date for social distancing needs. Some of the Reed Hall. Due to the pandemic and
ing. Patterson Hall was the most popular major changes are as follows: since space is available, all residents
building, with 28 residents choosing it.
• RAs facilitated room/apartment meet- will be assigned single rooms. This will
• Regular Room Selection for current, return- ings with all the residents of each room/ allow residents that are required to
ing, and new transfer students was held on apartment to discuss closing procedures, quarantine, to be able to do so in their
April 13, with 44 residents participated in cleaning concerns, damages, etc., instead
this process. assigned room.
of hosting a community meeting as has
• Sorority Room Selection started on April been done in the past.
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Counseling Services staff/students.
Career Services & Counseling Center Individual Student Contacts: 47 • Student Support Services/Topic: Perseverance –
Ms. Tammy White • Counseling - 43 4 attended
• Intakes - 4 • Suicide Awareness and Prevention Gatekeeper
Career Services measures document, quarterly milestones, Training for UWA 101 – 18 attended
Referrals: 5
Individual Student Contacts: 60 and budget to UNCF CPI team. • Presentations:
• West Alabama Mental Health Center – 3
• Resume advice/critiques: 18 • Tiger Threads: Provided a virtual fashion • Private Physician – 2 • Addiction Counseling Services workshop
• Mock Interviews: 16 show on social media with AST students and • Rush Clinic - 3 • Attended...
• Other: 26 friends as models. Presentations/Meetings/Other • Alabama Counseling Association Chapter III
Presentations/Meetings/Other • Attended... • Completed quarterly report for the campus-wide meeting, as well as the, Lunch and Learn
• Presentations: • UNCF Town Hall meeting discussing final Suicide Awareness and Prevention Grant • APO member meeting and meeting with
• Resume writing (Dr. Cazer’s Physical • Phone contact with Social Security group president
reporting for the grant
Education class) Administration regarding a disability claim • Bradford Webinar on Ethics and Substance
• AIDT Leadership Skills Training Session II
• By the numbers • Program in collaboration with SABRA Sanctuary Abuse Counseling
• Alabama Connection Graduate & Professional
• Currently 423 jobs/internships listed on our regarding Domestic Violence – 1 attended. • Staff Senate Meeting
School Fair meeting
• Program in collaboration with Tuscaloosa SAFE ADA Services
job board
• Alabama Interstate Talent Development Center regarding Sexual Assault and Services
• Other • Meeting with four (4) ADA students to review
Convening provided. – 2 attended. accommodations and developed accommodation
• 1st Destination Survey was emailed to May
• GOEWT meeting • Supervised a student for a Student Affairs plans for two (4) new students.
2021 graduates.
• NACE Webinar “What Color is Your internship Upcoming
• Continuing to work on Retain Alabama
Parachute for College Students” • Provided weekly Coping/Wellness Strategies for • UWA Suicide Prevention Grant Implementation
Initiative – ACHE provided report on UWA Mrs. Betsy Luker to be emailed all UWA faculty/
• West Central Rural Development Initiative
results.
Roll Out meeting
• CPI Team planning meeting and monthly
• Direct Employer Contacts:
Student Support Services
check-in call with Natali Rivers. Ms. Andrea Farquhar
• Emailed 14 Fall 2020 graduates about
• Harvard Kennedy School: 2021 Crisis
opening with Tuscaloosa City Schools Student Support Services Workshops
Management-Adaptive Recovery, Resiliency
& Moving Forward. • Fastenal – Met virtually to plan event for By the numbers • Study Strategies 3.0 and Life Coaching:
summer and fall • 143 individual student meetings conducted Excellence is a Habit – presented by Ms. Tanzie
• Met with Dr. Chris Thomason and Alumni Brown
• April 1 - Hyundai Employment & Internship • 15 tutors, working with 41 tutees, in 54 individual
Relations to discuss UWA Strategic Plan • Coping Skills – presented by Dr. Jane Coleman
sessions each week
related to career outcomes data for graduating virtual session - 5 students attended • Smart Loan Repayment Steps – presented by
• 29 SSS Scholars recognized at Honors Day
students. • April 8 - Alabama Rural Ministries Ms. Jessica Lotz
• Applications for summer and fall scholarships
Internship & Service Opportunities - 8 distributed • SSS Alumni Roundtable – presented by Ms.
• Participated in the Career Pathways Initiative
Andrea Farquhar
Gallery Showcase. attended • Former SSS student and UWA alumnus Jarius
Johnson promoted to Dean of Instruction at East Fli Society
• Presided over the CPI Advisory Board meeting • April 22 - Mercedes Benz U.S. International
Mississippi Community College. • Now collecting donated textbooks from students
for this semester (with 5 employers) Opportunities - 4 students attended to expand Zach Narramore Textbook Lending
Library for Fall 2021
• Submitted bi-annual progress report, data
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Registrar
Mrs. Susan Sparkman
• March 29 - Preregistration opened for all Summer and Fall terms
• May 6 – End of Term for Campus Spring and Online Spring Two.
Grades are due by 5:00 p.m.
• May 8 - Spring Commencement
• May 13 – Degrees will be posted
• By the numbers
• 561 transcripts were processed during the month of April 2021 com-
pared to 452 during the month of April 2020.14 STUDENT AFFAIRS
Student Activities
Mr. Jason Gardner
Campus Activities Board
•
Intramurals
Maurice Woody was hired as our GA for 2021-
HONORS DAY
• April 15 - Hosted the annual Springfest. The
convocation
2023.
event boasted 351 students in attendance. The By the numbers
highlight of the event was the tethered hot air • Cornhole toss challenge: 62
balloon rides. (pictured) • Ultimate Frisbee: 12
• Softball: 113 total participants (3 women’s, 5
• CAB directors have been selected for the 2021-
men’s, 4 co-rec teams)
2022 school year. • Comparison Spring ‘21 vs Spring ‘19
• Special “thank you” to all of the students that • Total participations 586 (+14)
assisted with providing COVID safe events • Unique participations 316 (-10)
Band
throughout the year.
• To date, the Band has signed 14 students for the
Cheer upcoming fall.
• April 16-18 - Hosted cheer tryouts for the • Director Michael Tignor met with six (6) stu-
dents and auditioned three (3) students via
2021-2022 academic year and announced the Zoom.
new team. (pictured page 6-7). • Recruiting visits included five (5) high schools
and Five (5) community colleges.
Making plans to attend UCA college camp in July
• Successfully held guard, dance, and majorette
at Mississippi State University. auditions.
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The UNIVERSITY of WEST ALABAMA
April 14, 2021
1:30 p.m.HONORS DAY CONVOCATION 2021 BETA BETA BETA A national honor society recognizing outstanding achievement in the life sciences and fostering
undergraduate research in biology.
Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ”Rigaudon” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre Campra New members being recognized:
Presiding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Richard Hester, Vice President for Student Affairs Fannasy Garrett-Hammett Mary Kish Jasmine Moore
Alexa Kauffman Erin Langford Kalton Roye
State Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Alabama” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Christopher Shelt
Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Christopher Dunn, SGA President Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Anna Morse
Welcome and Congratulatory Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Timothy Edwards, University Provost
BLUE KEY A national honor society which recognizes men and women for leadership in extracurricular and academic
affairs. Those eligible for election to membership are outstanding juniors, seniors, graduate students, and, under certain
HONOR SOCIETIES conditions, sophomores who are in the top 35% of their class.
New members being recognized:
ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA An honor society established to recognize academic achievement by first-generation college
students. Tri Alpha is dedicated to creating enthusiasm for scholarship, promoting leadership, and providing support Justin Allison Khadija Easley Gabrielle Newsome Megan Tidmore
networks for first-generation students within and across college chapters. Arianna Armstrong Lucas Hart Jordan Rodgers Oliva Turner
Keondra Caves Caidie Johnson Hanna Sartain Allison VanCise
New members being recognized:
Mary Maddox Cook Kentoria Johnson Hailey Spradlin Jessica White
Brooke Barker Rachael Edgil Lexy House John Seymer Peyton Coots Josie Lyster Haley Thorpe T’Laysia Williams
NyKeira Bettis Emily Edmonds Caidie Johnson Holly Syphrit Brooke Dees Christian Malone
Keondra Caves Abby Fuller Destany Jones Laura Thomason
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Christopher Dunn
April Clifton Chloe Goodwin Madison Lewis Taylor Walter
Tyhesa Cole Kaylin Hamby Josie Lyster T’Laysia Williams
MyKayla Crumedy Michael Hornsby Kelley Roscoe Joseph Worthy
CARDINAL KEY A national honor society for men and women of at least junior status who are leaders in the University
Jacob Dial
community and who are deemed potential leaders in the future.
Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Zachary Collins
New members being recognized:
Angela Barger Capri Edwards-Mais Sara McVay Hailey Spradlin
ALPHA CHI The National College Honor Society Katelyn Beshears Karla Galvan Ki’onquazhé Norwood Megan Tidmore
New members being recognized: Nykeira Bettis Kaylin Hamby Jordan Rodgers T’Laysia Williams
Thomas Anderson Laura Griffith Kaitlyn Mayfield Nathaniel Sanford Keondra Caves Caidie Johnson John Seymer
Christopher Babineaux Caroline Humphrey Sara McVay Heather Smith
Virginia Irwin Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara McVay
Angela Barger Taylor James Erik Morris Hailey Spradlin
Katelyn Beshears Michael Jernigan Catherine Mynard I’yhania Thomas Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Zachary Collins
Keondra Caves Caidie Johnson Ki’onquazhe’ Norwood Megan Tidmore
Rachael Edgil Marcia Johnson Karen Reynolds Abby Tucker
Karla Galvan Katie Jones Jordan Rodgers T’Laysia Williams DELTA MU DELTA An international honor society for students in business with a 3.25 or better GPA who rank in the
Kauli Gonzalez Kylie Martin upper twenty percent of the junior or senior class.
Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Anna Morse New members being recognized:
Kathryn Burks Hannah England Charmion Hunt Jordan Rodgers
ALPHA EPSILON DELTA A national health pre-professional honor society dedicated to the encouragement and recognition Diana Collier Ally Garrity Griffin McKenzie Nathaniel Sanford
of excellence in pre-professional health scholarship. Health programs include medicine, dentistry, veterinary, and other Frances Crider Kaylin Hamby Sarah Pearson Alyssa Verhoff
related fields. Capri Edwards-Mais Collin Herring
New members being recognized: Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Frankie Malveo, Jr.
Henry Bowers Chloe Johnson Baleigh Marchant Hailey Spradlin
Ashley Brooks Destany Jones Kaitlyn Mayfield Jontell Tucker
Kendall Hannah Josie Lyster Asyana Ross
Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Anna Morse
ÿ s , 3 2 3 6 7 ( % = Ā þ Āÿ Ā s , 3 2 3 6 7 ( % = Ā þ ĀÿIOTA TAU ALPHA A National Athletic Training Education Honor Society committed to stimulating interest, scholarship, OMICRON DELTA KAPPA Recognized as the National Leadership Honor Society, O∆K recognizes and encourages superior
and promotion of athletic training education. leadership and exemplary character. O∆K encourages collaboration among members across the five phases: scholarship,
athletics, service, communications, and arts. Founded in 1914 at Washington and Lee University, O∆K honors and develops
New members being recognized: leaders through scholarships, workshops, career opportunities, leadership resources, and a lifelong connection to other
Spradlin Hailey Byrd Jordan Madison Lewis Haley Thorpe members.
Justin Jenkins
New members being recognized:
Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Clay McVay Nicole Buccieri Shelby Gandy Mary Sullivan Kirkland Kimberly Parker
Zachary Collins Allison Garrity Frankie Malveo Jr Brittany Pratt
Jaycie Correll Garren Granec Carmen Maness Hailey Spradlin
KAPPA DELTA PI An international honor society in Education, was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and Allison Craft Samantha Graves Anna Morse Megan Tidmore
promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. For over a century, the Society has consistently grown, starting with Christopher Dunn Michael Hornsby Gabrielle Newsome Allison Vancise
a local chapter to become the international organization it is today, with an initiated membership that exceeds 1.2 million. Skyler Frank Caide Johnson Tatum Owens Tiffany Webb
New members being recognized: Omicron Delta Kappa Leader of the Year Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrissy Tubbs
Najuma Ali Makayla Crumedy Sara McVay Ariel Stokes
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Chrissy Tubbs and Ms. Caidie Johnson
Malandi Alston Karla Galvan Hannah Mynard Haven Taylor
Jordan Bailey Jaylyn Holifield Gabrielle Newsome Megan Tidmore
Emma Bedwell Caroline Humphrey Lauren Richardson Allison Vancise ORDER OF OMEGA Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of Fraternity & Sorority organizations.
Katelyn Beshears Samantha Kittel Abigail Roberts Kelli Wyatt
Joey Byars New members being recognized:
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Khadija Easley Jaycie Correll Malachi Holt Sara McVay Allison VanCise
Garren Granec Caidie Johnson Karlton Nathan Derrick Williams
Samantha Graves Mary Sullivan Kirkland Olivia Turner
LAMBDA PI ETA Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Caidie Johnson
colleges and universities. LPH has more than 500 active chapters at four-year colleges and universities nationwide.
New members being recognized:
Joslyn Abrams Brittany Harris Joshua Kincaid Desi Ross PHI ALPHA THETA Founded in 1921, Phi Alpha Theta, the international honor society in History, is the largest accredited
Jordan Allison Matthew Heard Christian Malone Grace Self honor society in the United States. Membership is open to all majors with at least 12 hours of history courses. As it states
Mi’a Callens Jillian Hoops Cassidy Pedram Lea Shababy in the Phi Alpha Theta mission statement, “We are a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history
Lauren Fuller Michael Jernigan Brian Rich Charity Watkins through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians.
Laura Griffith Marcia Johnson Leslie Roberson Mary Anne Wilkins We seek to bring students, teachers and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote
Inez Hammon and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways.”
New members being recognized:
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Sarah Wright
Lee Eilert
LAMBDA SIGMA The Lambda Sigma Honor Society was founded in 1922 at the University of Pittsburgh. Since that time, Outstanding Student in the Western Civilization Survey Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheridan Kromann
chapters at 67 colleges and universities have been chartered. The Beta Omicron Chapter at UWA recognizes freshmen, who Outstanding Student in the American History Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob Dial
will serve as honors members during their sophomore year. The society is based of the tenants of Leadership, Scholarship,
Outstanding Senior History Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor Brooks
Fellowship and Service.
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Richard Schellhammer
New members being recognized:
Jaihanna Alford Amelia Johnigan Shannon McKinstry Hannah Sears
Qamoriyon Anderson Breanna Johnston Payton McLean Madison Smith
Bria Brown LaDeja Jones Destinee Moton Zanadia Wright
Quiara Dunson Chaylah Landrum
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Chloe Johnson
ā s , 3 2 3 6 7 ( % = Ā þ Āÿ Ă s , 3 2 3 6 7 ( % = Ā þ ĀÿPHI ETA SIGMA A national honor society which has as its purpose the recognition of students who have exhibited superior PINNACLE The national honor society for nontraditional students who have achieved junior status, and graduate students
accomplishments in academics during their initial year of collegiate studies. who have excelled academically, are community leaders and are among the top 15%.
New members being recognized: New members being recognized:
Jaihanna Alford Kelly Fuller Taylor Langley Mary Grace Sheffield UNDERGRADUATE Chelsea Ervin Aubrianna McClendon Alicia Sanders
Mikayla Anderson Kelsie Gilliam Carla Leal Aliyah Smith Taryn Allen Jessica Fewell Tracy McCurdy Courtney Sankey
Qamoriyon Anderson Mary Kendall Glass Payton McLean Brian Taylor Asenath Arnold Dannyray Finley Jamesha Minter Sinjean Simmons
Rashad Blount Rachel Homoki Marielos Medina Kaleigh Tolbert Justin Jenkins Dawntricia Gilmore Coryn Murphy Casey Sims
Kaycee Bridges Baylee House Regina Moore Angelina Tomasulo Katie Jordan Tiphany Glass Succorra Murray Alexandria Skipper
Selena Brown Elizabeth Jaynes Ashley Parks Laura Tucker Kelley Roscoe Kimberly Griggs Casey Neese Joslualyn Smalls
Bria Brown Amelia Johnigan Jared Pierce Dustin Vice Inez Hammon Amber O’Neal Brittany Solomon
Aysia Burrell Breanna Johnston Caitlin Piper Shelby Watkins GRADUATE Lisa Heard Jurni Owden Angelecia Stewart
Shanen Byrd LaDeja Jones Steven Prisock Ashley Westfield Nigma Abduljaber Benjamin Heatherly Christie Ozment Anna Stuart
Garland Curley Maurine Kimbrel Allysa Rinehart Olivia Williams Tyler Barber Loren Heatherly Candace Pardue Kara Sweatt
Quiara Dunson Kristen Kimbrell Yiyang Ruan Zanadia Wright Vatisha Bates Alissa Rose Helfinstine Candyce Patrick Erynn Tidwell
Rosie Eutten Chaylah Landrum Hannah Sears Tajah Bell Briana Hicks Beck Emily Paul Casey Tumminello
Roxcanna Bradley Adriene Holden Erika Poe Ashley Wadibia
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Hannah England
Leah Brast Natasha Hollis April-Marie Powell Nyia Ware
Jennifer Broadhead Jessica Holmes Jeniffer Powell Heather White
Tiara Calhoun Narkeylia Hooks Robert Pressley Magda White
PHI KAPPA PHI A national honor society which recognizes faculty, staff, alumni, and students of superior scholarship,
Angela Chapman Shunda Howard Amelia Pridemore Carrienetta Wilbourn
integrity of character, and the highest ideals, as well as an abiding love of learning.
Candace Davis Trishunda Hurst-Davenport Stacie Pritchett Alyssa Williams
New members being recognized: Jabree Davis Alicia Jackson Adrianne Ragland-Loder Ashleigh Williams
Thomas Anderson Erin Edwards Jessica Fewell Katelyn Little Samantha Doucette Andrew Kilgore Courtney Ray Channel Williams
Christopher Babineaux Lee Eilert Skyler Frank Sara McVay Sherrilyn Dovi Trissaunti Lambert Lauren Reid Mari Winborne
Leah Brast James Elliott Ashley Gates Jessica Sheffield Alexandrea Duffle Kimberly Lee Kynidkia Rice Jessica Wood
Kimberly Caton Lisa Ellis Matthew Hennington Cora Smith Candace Dunston Powell Tamzen Lewis Leslie Robinson Sharon Wright
Kayla Christie Sharman Ensminger Taylor James Megan Tidmore Lee Eilert Katelyn Little Wendy Rurak Lakita Zollicoffer
Rachael Edgil Marcia Johnson James Elliott Shea Maurin
Academic and Excellence Achievement Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Jenkins
Phi Kappa Phi Emerging Scholar Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelby Gandy
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Lydia Kelley
Morgan Houston
Sheridan Kromann
Jessica Sheffield PSI CHI An international Psychology honor society which recognizes excellence in scholarship.
Laura Thomason New members being recognized:
Phi Kappa Phi Great Minds Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mary Hanks Brooke Barker Jayna Gerhart Caitlyn Manor I’yhania Thomas
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Michelle Campbell Chandon Bou Janice Jackson Ja’Roderick Parker Laura Thomason
Felicia Britton Jordan Karr Kelsey Rakes T’Laysia Williams
Mary Cook Paige Laidler Kelley Roscoe
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Hannah Power
SIGMA TAU DELTA An international honor society which recognizes superior levels of achievement in languages and
literature.
New members being recognized:
Keondra Caves Emily Edmonds Jenna Frye Chandler McCrory
Jacob Dial
Math and Science Building
THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Lesa Shaul
ă s , 3 2 3 6 7 ( % = Ā þ Āÿ Ą s , 3 2 3 6 7 ( % = Ā þ ĀÿSPECIAL RECOGNITION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Aver Stephens Rumley Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Jones
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jan Miller
Student of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Collins
Co-Freshman of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selena Brown Carol Parnell Cunningham Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Haley Richardson
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jan Miller
Co-Freshman of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caitlyn Piper
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Andrea Farquhar
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
COLLEGE AND DIVISION AWARDS Betty Jean Tucker Award for Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nigel Davis
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mark Davis
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY Betty Jean Tucker Award for Critical Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drue Lyles
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mark Davis
ASCPA Accounting Achievement Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brittney Pratt
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Steven Fair Charles Loveless Scholarship Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Hennington
Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mark Davis
ASCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Pearson
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Steven Fair Robert B. Gilbert Award for Freshman Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Kendall Glass
Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mark Davis
StockTrak Excellence in Investing Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zhenyu Wang
Madison Barbara The Dymond Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Anderson
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Steven Fair Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mark Davis
Estelle Scales Accounting Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Collier IMC Leadership Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Wright
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Steven Fair Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mark Davis
David Warren Bowen Prize for Undergraduate Writing and Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stella Smith
York Rotary Club Truel D. Hicks Accounting Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah England
Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mark Davis
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Steven Fair
Darryl Hutcheson Memorial Scholarship Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Prime
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Steven Fair COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
Alabama Power Endowed Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shayla Chapman
T. Raiford Noland Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalie Luker
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. John McCall
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Steven Fair
Jessica Hill Memorial Marine Biology Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alayna Collins
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. John McCall
Jessica Hill Memorial Marine Biology Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryan Denney
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. John McCall
A. J. Killebrew Scholarship Award in Mathematics Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison VanCise
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. John McCall
A. J. Killebrew Scholarship Award in Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audrick Pyronneau
Presenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. John McCall
Covered Bridge
THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
ą s , 3 2 3 6 7 ( % = Ā þ Āÿ Ć s , 3 2 3 6 7 ( % = Ā þ ĀÿUNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMS Physical Education (P-12), Teacher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Law
Sport Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob Murphree
The University Scholars Program recognizes annually an outstanding scholar in each undergraduate degree program.
The recipient is chosen by the faculty in his or her discipline based on academic performance and participation in related
extracurricular activities. DIVISION OF NURSING
Presenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Ashley Dumas and Mr. Greg Jones Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Slimp
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
AAS Degree in Automotive Engineering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Hall ALMA MATER
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Collins
Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Christopher Shelt
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chelsea Lobitos
Computer Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenni Aarniva
Engineering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Milligan
Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathaniel Sanford THE PRUITT PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Ryser
The concept of the medallion originated in biblical days as a symbol for authority. The medallion was worn for adornment
Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victoria Montjoy and its likeness served as the official seal.
Quantitative Finance and Econometrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zhenyu Wang The medallion and chain are made of sterling silver. The Presidential Medallion is inscribed with the founding date of the
University and the three functions of the University: Teaching, Research, and Service.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION The lamp of learning, situated at the top of the medallion, symbolizes a source of intellectual illumination. Laurel leaves
encircling the medallion represent honor and victory.
Early Childhood/Elementary Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheyenne Martin
The engraving on the back of the medallion reads:
Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurel Carrier
The Pruitt Presidential Medallion
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Given by Mrs. Ira Drayton Pruitt
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joy Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Drayton Pruitt, Jr.
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Megan Morrison October 1, 1994.
Integrated Marketing Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nic Noland
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChyAnna Bennett
THE MACE BEARER AND THE RALPH M. LYON MACE
Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian Rembert
The mace, originally a functional weapon, evolved into a symbol of the power and authority of the ruler and was used as
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS such in the medieval court ceremonies, a use which has been transferred to the academic world.
The University of West Alabama mace is made of native walnut and embellished with gold trim. Surmounted by an eagle
Athletic Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clayton McVay
of freedom, the orb is divided into panels, each inlaid with an ivory shield. Three of these panels portray the Great Seal of
Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haley Hatcher
the United States, the Great Seal of Alabama, and the University Seal, while others represent academic disciplines.
Cell and Molecular Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Morse Commissioned in 1974 and completed in 1976, the University Mace is named in honor of Dr. Ralph M. Lyon, a longtime
Chemistry Comprehensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caleigh Wallace professor and administrator at the University of West Alabama.
Conservation and Field Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke McCray
Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Evans
Exercise Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kylie Martin
General Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allison Craft
Health Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberly Parker
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey Hafley
ć s , 3 2 3 6 7 ( % = Ā þ Āÿ ÿ þ s , 3 2 3 6 7 ( % = Ā þ ĀÿTHE ALABAMA STATE SONG
Alabama
Alabama, Alabama,
We will aye be true to thee,
From thy Southern shore where groweth,
By the sea thine orange tree.
To thy Northern vale where floweth
Deep and blue thy Tennessee.
Alabama, Alabama,
We will aye be true to thee!
Little, little, can I give thee,
Alabama, mother mine;
But that little—hand, brain, spirit,
All I have and am are thine.
Take, O take the gift and giver,
Take and serve thyself with me.
Alabama, Alabama,
I will aye be true to thee.
Julia S. Tutwiler, 1873
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THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
ALMA MATER
All hail to thee, our Alma Mater,
Sings our loyalty.
O may you keep us thine forever,
Minds and spirits free.
We stand beside thee strong and brave;
Our gladsome voices sing.
When youth’s bright morning fades away,
Thy praise shall ever ring.
James D. Crawford, 1968You can also read
