Super Student Honors Presented
2010 Most Distinguished Senior recipients are, front row from left: Michelle Restivo, Kristen Tussing-Palm, Jennifer Murray,Jennifer Tanner, Britni Woodworth, Jessica Herring, Kathleen Carmack, Lisa Furby, Khristina Dela Cruz, Amanda Weaver, Kristin DeFiore, Kristin Timken, and Audra Ord. Second row from left: Alex Dover, Richard Sloan, Felipe Valdes, Andrew Dennhardt, Colton McNichols, Shane Conway-Peterson, Jared Willard, Matthew Simpson, Bradley Bauer (super student) Vance Sawyer, Stephen Putbrese (super student), and Anthony Colletti. Not present for photo were Nicole Raufer and Robyn Phelan.
The Southern Illinois University Alumni Association and Student Alumni Council recently presented Distinguished Senior Awards to 25 outstanding SIUC students at an annual spring “Super Student Honors Dinner.”
The Distinguished Senior Award is presented to 25 standout SIUC students. In order to qualify for the honor, students must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0, be a graduating senior who has contributed to the University and Carbondale communities, answered two essay questions, and provided letters of recommendation. The Office of the Chancellor, the SIU Alumni Association, and Student Alumni Council hosted the awards banquet for the recipients and their families on April 10, 2010.
“These students are deserving of this honor,” Chancellor Samuel Goldman said. “They have distinguished themselves academically throughout their undergraduate careers at SIU. But their dedication extends beyond the classroom. These students are making the world a better place, and we appreciate their commitment and their many contributions.”
Student recipients received recognition plaques, Saluki “puppy” statues, SIU license plate frames, SIU Alumni Association tee shirt, and a first-year membership in the SIU Alumni Association compliments of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement. The Association is a dues-driven organization and members allow our organization to support student excellence programs such as the 25 Most Distinguished Senior awards.
The recipients, their majors and accomplishments, and hometowns are:
Super Students1. Bradley Bauer; Gillespie, IL
Liberal Arts
Political Science, Pre-Law
2. Stephen Putbrese; Xenia, IL (double major)
Science, Pre-Med
Business, Finance
Most Distinguished Seniors:1. Kathleen Carmack; Villa Grove, IL
Agricultural Sciences
Plant and Soil Science
2. Anthony Colletti; Park Ridge, IL
Education and Human Services
Health Education
3. Khristina Dela Cruz; Chicago, IL
Mass Communication and Media Arts
Radio/Television
4. Kristin DeFiore; Round Lake Beach, IL
Education and Human Services
Rehabilitation Services
5. Andrew John Dennhardt; East Moline, IL
Science, Zoology
6. Alex Dover; Grand Chain, IL
Liberal Arts
Political Science
7. Lisa Furby; Carbondale, IL
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
8. Jessica Herring; Murphysboro, IL
Education and Human Services (double major)
Elementary Education and Music Education
9. Colton McNichols; Metropolis, IL
Science
Pre-Med, Physiology
10. Jennifer Murray; O’Fallon, IL
Liberal Arts (double major)
Economics and Political Science
11. Audra Ord; Xenia, IL (double major)
Mass Communication and Media Arts, Journalism
Liberal Arts, Speech Communication, PR
12. Shane Conway Peterson; Moline, IL (double major)
Science, Biological Sciences
Liberal Arts, Psychology
13. Robyn Phelan; Bridgeview, IL
Business, Marketing
14. Nicole Raufer, Bloomington, IL
Business, Marketing
15. Michelle Restivo; Energy, IL
Liberal Arts
Speech Communication
16. Vance Sawyer; Metropolis, IL
Business, Accounting
17. Matthew Simpson, Rockford, IL
Business (double major)
Business Economics and Finance
18. Richard Sloan; Harrisburg, IL
Liberal Arts (double major)
Economics and Political Science
19. Jennifer Tanner, Marion, IL
Education and Human Services
Special Education and Elementary Education certification
20. Kristin Timken; Waterloo, IL
Agricultural Sciences
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
21. Kirsten Tussing-Palm, Normal, IL
Liberal Arts (double major)
Theater and German Studies
22. Felipe Valdes, Constitucion, CHILE
Engineering (double major)
Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering
23. Amanda Weaver, Springfield, IL
Business, Marketing
24. Jared Willard, Mahomet, IL
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (double major)
Science, Pre-Med
25. Britni Woodworth, West Frankfort, IL
Liberal Arts, Communication Des