HONORS CHAPEL AWARDS
Monday, April 24, 2017
Senior Awards
Department of Biology
Willard L. Henning Biology Award​ ​– This cash award is given to a senior Biology major
who has attended Bryan College two full years and has completed 20 hours of biological courses
and related courses such as chemistry or physics. The student must be of noble character and
have a good reputation.
Recipient: Andrea Bostrom
Department of Business & Economics
Outstanding Senior in Business Award
Recipient: Olivia Kezer
Department of Christian Studies & Philosophy
F.R. Rogers Senior Award in Bible​ ​– This award is made to a senior who has had at least
four semesters of Bible at Bryan College, who excels as a Bible student, and who manifests true
Christian consecration. It is given in memory of Dr. F.R. Rogers, a physician, long-time friend of
the college and trustee.
Recipient: Jubilee Lofgren
Melivn M. Seguine Award – This award is given in memory of Pastor Melvin M. Seguine,
whose devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ, pastoral ministries, and warm Christian spirit endeared
him to multitudes. The recipient is a graduating male student who has completed at least two
years of his undergraduate studies at Bryan College and who plans, in the will of God, to
continue in graduate studies that will culminate in missionary or pastoral service for the Lord. He
shall be a person who has demonstrated a love for, and commitment to the bible as the Word of
God, and who has been visibly active in the spiritual activities of the Bryan College student
body.
Recipient: Bradley Sparks
John C. Anderson Award​ ​– This award is given in honor of Dr. John C. Anderson,
Professor Emeritus of Ancient Languages at Bryan College. The award recognizes the academic
achievement of a graduating senior majoring in Biblical studies who has had at least two years of
study at Bryan College. The recipient of this award has achieved the highest academic level
throughout his/her Bible program.
Recipient: Jubilee Lofgren
Christian Ministry Award to Outstanding Senior
Recipient: Kimberly Elise Barnes
Department of Communication, Media, & Culture
[​Commoner ​and ​Triangle Senior/Service ​awards are given either to a senior ​OR​ an underclassman, not both]
Senior Communication Studies Scholarship Award
Recipient: Nathan Reiher
Triangle​ Senior Award
Recipient: Colby Roach
Department of Education
Mrs. E.B. Arnold Student Teacher Award​ ​– This award is made to the student teacher
who has shown the greatest promise in the teaching field. The late Mrs. Arnold was a founder of
the college, a loyal supporter for many years, and served as a trustee.
Elementary Education: Elizabeth Albert
Secondary Education: Jared Dorton
Department of English, Modern Languages, & Liberal Arts
Outstanding Senior in Spanish
Recipient: Renee Meredith
Department of Exercise & Health Science
Outstanding Senior in Exercise and Health Science
Recipient: Michael Padgett
Department of Fine & Performing Arts
Hilltop Players Senior Award​ ​- The Hilltop Players Senior Award is given to the
graduating senior that has had a major impact on the theatre program during his or her tenure at
Bryan College. The candidate is chosen by his/her peers who have been involved in the Hilltop
Players productions over the past year.
Recipient: Rachel Lawrence
F.R. Rogers Senior Award in Music​ ​- This award is made to a senior who has had at
least four semesters of Bible at Bryan College, who excels as a music student, and who manifests
true Christian consecration. It is given in memory of Dr. F.R. Rogers, a physician, long-time
friend of the college and trustee.
Recipient: Grace Loe
Chorale Member of the Year
Recipient: Brandon Lawrence
Chamber Singer of the Year
Recipient: Everett Sell
Department of History, Government, & Justice
Outstanding Senior in History
Recipient: Maggie Kanipe
Outstanding Senior in Criminal Justice
Recipient: Peter Hodgson
Outstanding Senior in Politics and Government
Recipient: Lindsay Cate Smith
Department of Mathematical & Physical Sciences
Senior Mathematics Award
Recipient: Andrew Betts
Outstanding Senior in Computer Science
Recipient: ​not presented 2017
Department of Psychology
Senior Psychology Award
Recipient: Amber Doolittle
Stephen P. Bradshaw Award ​ ​ - This award is presented to the graduating senior
Psychology major who best exemplifies not just the ability, but also the sincere commitment to
integrate Psychology with the Christian faith. Dr. Stephen Bradshaw is devoted to integration
and believes it is a VERB – not just a noun – to be lived out with consistency and dedication.
This award is made possible through a gift by Dr. Bradshaw’s in-laws, Don and Betty Lonie.
Recipient: Catie Beth Poole
Honors Institute
Outstanding Senior in the Honors Institute
Recipient: Christabel Thompson
UNDERCLASSMEN – DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Department of Biology
Most Promising Underclassman in Biology
Recipient: Adam Sanderson
R. Kent and Margie B. Mann Scholarship ​– This endowed scholarship was established
by Christian businessman Kent Mann and his wife and business partner, Margie Beikert Mann.
They met as classmates at Bryan and established a faithful Christian testimony as servants of
Christ and business partners in Mebane, North Carolina. This scholarship provides assistance to
students who are pursuing a course of study within Biology; Christian Studies and Philosophy;
Communication, Media, and Culture; English, Modern Languages, and Liberal Arts; Fine and
Performing Arts; or History, Government, and Justice departments. The recipients are expected
to have maintained a GPA of at least 2.25 during the previous academic year.
Recipient: Annie Muckelrath
Department of Business & Economics
Mercer and Bernyce Clementson Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship is awarded annually
to a student majoring in Business Administration who demonstrates leadership potential. It is
given in honor of Mercer and Bernyce Clementson, a couple whose lives were an example and
inspiration to the many academicians who taught alongside them and the hundreds of students
challenged and motivated in their classes.
Recipient: Logan Parsons
Al Page Memorial Scholarship​ ​– This is a business scholarship with a focus on Christian
perspective of ethics in business and evangelism and is given in memory of Al Page, a long-time
friend and trustee of the college.
Recipient: Robert Spencer Long
Business Scholarship​ ​– established in 2007 for a rising junior or senior who shows potential
for success in business
Recipient: Jena Hooks
Department of Christian Studies & Philosophy
The Lawrence E. and Lillian C. Payne Scholarship​ ​– This is a Biblical Studies
scholarship established in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Payne of Horseheads, New
York. It is awarded in advance of each academic year to a continuing student pursuing a Biblical
Studies major at Bryan. The recipient must have achieved a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point
average during the previous academic year in order to receive it.
Recipients: Joshua Powell
Robert and Nita Anderson Memorial Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship provides
assistance to Baptist students preparing for foreign missionary service.
Recipient: Jared Redden
Elinor Fox Baker Leadership Scholarship​ ​– This award is given by Thomas Baker in
memory of his wife Elinor for her long-time service as a member of the Bryan College Board of
Trustees. This scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to a young woman major in the biblical
Studies Division.
Recipient: Alyssa Valentine
Fred and Dot Wagoner Scholarship​ ​– This endowed scholarship was established in
2001 by Fred and Dot Wagoner, operators of Fraser Knoll Farm in North Carolina. The
Wagoners have a long history with Bryan and a number of family members have attended
Bryan. This scholarship provides assistance to students pursuing a course of study within the
Christian Studies & Philosophy Department. Entering freshmen may be eligible to receive the
scholarship and retain it through their course of study at Bryan by maintaining a minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA. Selection is made on the basis of clear academic and Christian commitment.
Recipients: Ethan Gage Goddard
Charles A. and Theda F. Thomas Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship is awarded in
advance of each academic year to a continuing student pursuing a Bible major and is established
in memory of Betty Boaz Thomas and Graham Snow, and in honor of the C. Harris Freeland and
Clarence L. Thomas families.
Recipients: Luke Langley and Alan Terry
Gordon and Janice Lou Alley Scholarship​ ​– This endowed scholarship was established
by Janice Lou Alley for the purpose of creating a perpetual endowment fund for students
attending Bryan College who intend to enter full-time Christian service and who are pursuing a
course of study within the Biblical Studies or Humanities Divisions.
Recipient: Emma Garland
Lizzie Reis-Orin A. Keach Educational Fund​ ​– This fund was established in 1965 by
the Covenant United Presbyterian Church of Akron, Ohio for students planning to enter a
Christian vocation. preference is given to the sons and daughters of the Covenant Church.
Recipient: Rebecca McConkey
D.B. Rice Scholarships​ ​– This scholarship was established in 1965 as a result of a bequest
to Bryan College by the late Dr. D.B. Rice of Rock Island, Tennessee. Recipients must be
pursuing a minor in bible or Christian Education and must be planning a career of vocational
Christian service.
Recipients: Christian Michaela Thomas
John D. Lawson Scholarship​ ​– An endowed scholarship has been established by Dr. and
Mrs. Robert W. Spoede in memory of their friend, Mr. John D. Lawson, to assist a deserving
Bryan College student who is preparing for vocational Christian ministry. Rev. John Lawson was
a pastor, master carpenter, musician and singer. Throughout his life he consistently modeled the
gracious attributes of Jesus in a most practical way and touched many lives. As a lieutenant at the
Adult Correctional Institution of Rhode Island for eighteen years, he was instrumental in
revitalizing the Prison Ministries. His heart’s desire was to lift up the fallen and the less fortunate
and to be a servant to all.
Recipient: Evan Van Sickle
Anna C. Robinson Memorial Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship is provided to
memorialize her lifetime of service to Christ and is awarded to worthy Bryan students with
majors either in Biblical studies or Christian Education who are called to serve the Lord in
church-related ministry. This scholarship was established by her husband, Charles H. Robinson,
who served for eleven years on Bryan’s administrative staff in the area of public relations and
development. During their 63 years of ministry, they served as pioneer missionaries in the
mountain counties of Kentucky and Tennessee, organizing Sunday schools, planting churches,
and engaging in pastoral service. Anna Robinson was a godly mother of five children, a faithful
witness for Christ, and an honorary alumna of Bryan College.
Recipient: Jonathan Montoya
Christian Ministry Award to Outstanding Underclassman
Recipient: Timothy Hostetler
Department of Communication, Media, & Culture
[​Commoner ​and ​Triangle Senior/Service ​awards are given either to a senior ​OR​ an underclassman, not both]
Catherine McDonald Communications Scholarship​ ​– This is given in honor of
Catherine McDonald and is made by the Financial Aid Officer in conjunction with the
Communication Studies Department Chairman based upon the academic merit and progress.
Recipient: Tonesha Allison
Commoner​ Service Award
Recipient: Nicole Baker
Triangle​ Service Award
Recipient: ​(​presented as Senior Award for 2017)
Department of Education
Nannie Ketner McDonald Education Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship is given to
honor Nannie McDonald and is made by the Financial Aid Officer in conjunction with the Head
of the Education Department. It is based upon academic merit and progress.
Recipient: Chesney Brakhage
Department of English, Modern Languages, & Liberal Arts
Brynoff Scholarship in English​ ​– This scholarship is given in memory of our late faculty
member, Betty Brynoff, to a student with ability and personal character. The student must be a
rising sophomore, junior, or senior and a traditional English major.
Recipient: Daniel Hatch
Ralph E. and Rebecca H. Toliver MK Scholarship​ ​– This endowed scholarship was
established in 1990 on the occasion of the Tolivers’ 50​th​ wedding anniversary. Ralph and
Rebecca Toliver, the first Bryan College alumni to become missionaries, are 1937 and 1938
graduates of the college. This scholarship is awarded to a student whose parents are overseas
career missionaries.
Recipient: Jeremy Montoya
Department of Exercise & Health Science
Outstanding Underclassman in Exercise and Health Science
Recipient: Not awarded in 2017
Department of Fine & Performing Arts
Paul Long Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship was established by a local artist Paul J. Long of
Lenoir City, Tennessee.
Recipient: Emily Hutson
Haynes Hilltop Player Leadership Award​ ​- This scholarship, established in 1999, is
provided by the generosity of the Haynes family of Lilburn, Georgia. The candidates for this
scholarship must be a returning student majoring in Theatre or Musical Theatre. He or she must
exemplify strong Christian character, achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and be
instrumental in advancing the theatre program at Bryan College.
Recipients: Jonathan Bailey Hufstetler and Matthew Dupee
Rachel Morgan Patron Award​ – Established in 2005, the Patrons and Benefactors of the
Hilltop Players have set aside a designated amount of their contributions to be used as an award
to assist a returning student majoring in the theatre area. The award has been named in honor of
Mrs. Rachel Morgan who served as the director of the theatre program at Bryn from 1972-1993,
and recently went home to be with the Lord. This award is given to a candidate who meets the
following requirements: A major in the theatre area, a GPA of 3.0 in his/her major classes, and
display of Christ-like attitude and leadership qualities
Recipients: Rebekah Runner
Virginia M. Schmickl Music Award​ ​– (Mrs. Schmickl was on the staff at Bryan for
many years and her daughter and son-in-law both graduated from Bryan.) This is given to the
highest achiever in the freshman class for the sophomore year in the major of music. This student
must have demonstrated a love for Christ in Christian service along with attaining a high
cumulative average.
Recipient: Isaac Mullet
Mary McDonald Groves Music Scholarship​ ​– This award is made in honor of Mary
McDonald Groves and the recipient is chosen by the Financial Aid Officer in conjunction with
the Music Division chairman.
Recipients: Rebekah Runner
James H. Cooley Music Scholarship​ – ​James H. Cooley was a prominent Chattanooga
businessman and church musician. As partner and owner of Cooley’s Fine Clothing of Red Bank
he developed the reputation of being one of the most service-minded retail stores in the
Chattanooga area. He served as minister of music at East Lake Baptist Church, in addition to
ministry extending to several other area churches, for more than 40 years. Mr. Cooley was on the
Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist convention and served on the boards of Tennessee
Baptist Children’s Home, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and F.A.C.E.S. as well as several
other civic and service organizations.
Recipient: Emily Beaty
M.A. Cooley Memorial Music Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship was established in 1984
by Mrs. W. L. (Sara Cooley) Reeve in memory of her father. This endowment fund provides a
grant to be awarded by the music department to a student or students who demonstrate special
music ability.
Recipients: Cody Raymes
Harold C. and Ruthanna Almond Music Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship was
established to encourage excellence in music and in Christian higher education. It is awarded to a
music student who demonstrates exemplary Christian character, scholastic ability, and dedicated
talent. This scholarship is funded by the proceeds of an endowment established by Mr. and Mrs.
Harold C. Almond.
Recipient: Olivia Hancock
Roe F. & Zelma I. Black Memorial Scholarship in Music​ ​– This endowed
scholarship was established in 1999 by the family of Roe F. and Zelma I. Black, long-time
friends of the College. The scholarship is to be awarded by the music faculty based on the
applicant’s ability and interest in music and personal character. Preference is to be given to an
upperclassman majoring in keyboard or instrumental music.
Recipient: Victoria Suich
Department of History, Government, & Justice
History Award to an Outstanding Underclassman
Recipient: Bryan Knowles
Outstanding Underclassman in Criminal Justice
Recipient​: Not awarded 2017
Outstanding Underclassman in Politics and Government
Recipient: Emily Webber
Department of Mathematical & Physical Sciences
Frank J. Schmickl Mathematics Scholarship​ ​– Mr. and Mrs. Schmickl moved to
Dayton after their retirement, and Mrs. Schmickl served on the staff of Bryan College for several
years. This award is given to the highest achiever in the freshman class for the sophomore year in
the major of mathematics. This student must have demonstrated a love for Christ in Christian
service along with attaining a high cumulative average both overall and in mathematics.
Recipient: Daniel Koehn
Mathematics Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship is to be awarded in advance of each academic
year to a student pursuing a mathematics or computer science major at Bryan College.
Recipient: Jessie Poole
Paul McCarthy Scholarship​ ​– Established in 1983, this scholarship is awarded to a
Mathematics major in memory of Paul McCarthy, a 1978 Bryan College graduate who was a
computer programmer with Phillips Petroleum Company of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, at the time
of his death.
Recipient: Benjamin Trammell
Department of Psychology
Ann Burwick Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship is given in honor of Ann Burwick who
served as counselor at Bryan for only two months in the fall of 1999, before a brain aneurysm
took her into Christ’s presence. Ann deeply impacted strangers, clients, and friends with her
deep faith in God and His ability to change lives. Established by family and friends, this
scholarship is to be awarded to a rising senior majoring in psychology. In keeping with her
distinct ministry, recipients selected are those who have expressed an interest in pursuing a
counseling ministry, demonstrated commitment to God and service to others. The recipient is
selected by the psychology faculty.
Recipient: Lillie Christiano
Psychology Achievement Award
Recipient: Amber Levi
Honors Institute
Outstanding Underclassman in Honors Institute
Recipients: Walker Frizzell and Kate Westrick
Additional Student Awards
Bryan Center for Undergraduate Research Awards​ – ​These awards recognize the
student researchers whose presentations and papers during the 2013 Undergraduate Research
Conference best exemplify excellence in academic research. Awards are first, second and third
place prizes for best presentation and paper.
Recipients (Presentation Awards):
1​st​: Christabel Thompson
2​nd​: Olivia Hancock
3​rd​: Christopher Nitzband
Recipient (Paper Award): Christopher Weinzapfel
Recipient (Poster Award): Christopher Weinzapfel
Sanctity of Human Life Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship is awarded to a deserving
student that serves as a volunteer for the Women’s Care Center. The recipient must maintain a
minimum GPA of 2.5 and also be involved in promoting the value and sacredness of human life.
Recipient:
Emily Tefft
Theodore C. & Alice M. Mercer Scholarship​ ​– This scholarship was established in
1986 to honor Bryan’s 4​th​ president, who served the college for 30 years. The recipient of the
scholarship is selected by the Mercer family. It is traditionally awarded to the rising editor of the
student newspaper.
Recipient: Nathan Ecarma
Harry V. Schnabel, Jr. Award​ ​– This scholarship was established for students whose
parents are missionaries or full-time Christian workers.
Recipients: Kaden Davis, Jordyn Elardo, Rebekah Runner, and
Matthew Warren
Judson A. Rudd Testimony and Influence Award​ ​– This cash award is given by an
anonymous donor in memory of the third president of Bryan College and is made to the
upperclassman having an outstanding Christian testimony and exerting the best Christian
influence on incoming students. The selection is made by the freshman class.
Recipient: Brandon Lawrence
Lion of Valor Award​ ​– “…there came over to David in the stronghold in the wilderness,
mighty men of valor…trained for war, who could handle shield and spear, and whose faces were
like the faces of lions…” (I Chronicles 12:8) This award is given to the top male and female
athlete at Bryan College. The recipients are chosen by the Department of Athletics staff.
Consideration is given to those student-athletes who not only excel in their respective sport, but
more importantly, model the character qualities of Christ on and off the field of play; who
remain steadfast and loyal to the success of the team – an encourager of others, selfless,
dedicated to the task of building-up people and strengthening relationship; and who possess an
unwavering commitment to “fight the good fight” of faith with the tenacity, might, and valor of
the Lion of Judah.
Recipients: Christine Kent ​and ​Tyler Boone
Physical Plant Awards
Grounds Recipient: Mario Paiva
Housekeeping Recipient: Rachel Wynn
Landscaping Recipient: Jonah Newport
Maintenance Recipient: Abby Ryan
Faculty & Staff Awards
Staff Member of the Year Award
Recipient: Ms. Kimberly Crow-Tuttle
Teacher of the Year Award
Recipient: Mrs. Kimberly Keck
Administrative Faculty of the Year Award
Recipient: Mrs. Vonnie Johnson
Scholar of the Year Award
Recipients: Dr. Whit Jones and Dr. Dwight Page