Outstanding students recognized at assembly

The 30th annual Georgia Highlands College Honors Assembly was held on Thursday April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Lakeview Building on the main campus.
Jeremy Stewart, SGA president, gave the welcoming address and served as the master of ceremonies.
The pianist was Nathan Tucker.
The Barbara Holden Floyd Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Award was presented to Chrystal D. Smith. This award is for a freshman nursing student, resident of Floyd County, who has potential for exemplary professional service.
Deborah Orris received the Amedisys Home Health Care Outstanding Nursing Student in Geriatrics Award. This award recognizes outstanding performance in the care of geriatric patients.
The Amedisys Home Health Care Award for excellence in nursing and demonstrated interest in home health was presented to Teresa Dryden.
The Floyd Medical Center Greatest Dedication and Achievement in Nursing Award was presented to Timothy J. Adams and April Beck. This award is for students who have demonstrated outstanding clinical performance and dedication to nursing.
Seventh District Georgia Nursing Association's ï¿½Excellence in Bedside Careï¿½ Award was presented to Timothy J. Adams. The candidate for this award is nominated by the sophomore nursing class based on competent clinical performance. The award recognizes the student who has demonstrated, through his/her nursing care, the most concern for patients.
Thomas W. Jones received the Outstanding Academic Achievement in Nursing Award. This award is given to the student nurse who has the highest cumulative and graduating grade point average.
The Redmond Regional Medical Center Outstanding Nursing Student Award was presented to Brandy Browning. The award is presented for competent clinical performance and outstanding academic achievement.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program Outstanding Academic Achievement Award went to Leila Kaupe. The award goes to the student with the highest grade point average in all PTA Program courses.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program Outstanding Clinical Achievement Award was presented to Jessie Cromer Mohler. This award is in recognition for achieving the highest clinical grade point average.
The inductees to the 2002 National Creative Society were Brian Armstrong, Jesse Bishop, Maggie Barrett Bowers, Jesse Chappell, Kim Cornett, Yancy Crook, Jake DeWit, Michelle Duncan, Stacy Edge, John Fisher, Donna Forshee, Chris Isbell, Mike Johnston, Brandon Knight, Steve Lanier, Natalie Lombard, Nakisha McNeal, Kim Meyers, Al Miller, Tyler Morgan, Samantha Pierce, Eric Rose, Autumn Stewart, Dayne Styles, Charles Swearinger, Adam Turner, Mary Wheeler and Mandi Wolfe.
Caleen Albert and Denise Collins were the recipients of the Dr. Melvin Perry American Association of University Professors Outstanding Future Educator Award. The award is presented to students who demonstrate an aptitude for and a commitment to excellence in teaching.
The Old Red Kimono Creative Writing Awards went to Samantha Pierce (first place), Brian Armstrong (second place), Adam Turner (third place) and Jesse Bishop (honorable mention). The Old Red Kimono Art Awards went to Yancy Crook (first place), Brandon Knight (second place), Matt Crews (third place) and Rebecca Anthony (honorable mention).
The Georgia Highlands College Leadership Award is for students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in campus and community activities while maintaining high academic standards. Jeffrey S. Chandler and Jeremy Stewart received the award.
The Georgia Highlands College Spirit Award was presented to Jesse Bishop and Julianna Smith. This award is for students who have shown dedication to campus life, activity in school and community projects, and promotion of school spirit.
The Student Government Association Service Award recognized the 2001-2002 SGA members. They were Jason Yates, Jeremy Stewart, Brijesh Patel, Samantha Pierce, Charles Swearinger, Jeffrey S. Chandler and Patricia Norsworthy.
Amit Patel received the SGA Contribution to Student Life Award. The award is presented to a faculty member, staff person or student who exhibits dedication to making Georgia Highlands College a better place for students.
The Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges Awards recognize students for their service to the college and community and their academic average. The recipients were Debra Arrington, Ezkiel Baker, April Beck, Jesse Bishop, Candace Bradshaw, Kimberly Causey, Marlena Cecil, Jeffrey S. Chandler, Robert Bradley Church, Mary Dillard, Sheila Farley, Cynthia Fergusen, Jennifer Gilbert, Misti Graham, Frances Grier, Mary Hernandez, Crystal Hightower, Candi Hubbard, Nancy Humphries, Samantha Jill Jacobs, Jacob T. Jones, Valerie Joy Laney, Wendy R. Smith Linley, An Hao Ma, Angela Marie Martin, Marsha Middleton, Norma Jean Murphy, Penny Olinda, Amit Patel, Brijesh Patel, Jennifer Payne, Samantha Pierce, Serpentfoot, Julianna Smith, Jeremy Stewart, Kimberly Swanson, Charles Swearinger, Connie Taylor, Anna Marie Tierce, Nathan Ryan Tucker and Luis Vela.
The Community Criminal Justice Award of Excellence was presented to Jeffrey S. Chandler. The award recognizes a student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who has demonstrated a commitment to embracing and fostering higher education in criminal justice, dedication to community service and a true sense of honor, integrity and professionalism.
The Warren Akin IV Excellence in English Studies Award, which is given to a student who has demonstrated excellence in writing ability and personal interest in literature and who has at least a 3.0 GPA, was given to Susan Waters.
Adam Turner received the Regents' Test Essay Award for making a perfect score of 4.0 on the Regents' Test Essay.
The Business Merit Award went to Jerry J. Brooks. This award is given to a business major who has completed 30 semester hours, maintained a 3.4 GPA and exhibits potential for success in the business environment.
The Georgia Society of CPA's Excellence Award went to Carol Renee Dill for excellence in the study of the principles of accounting.
Joy L. Cash and Nakisha McNeal received the Spanish Award. The award recognizes excellence in Spanish.
Jesse Bishop and Jeremy Stewart were recognized with the Journalism Award. This award is for students who have served on the student newspaper staff for a year or more, who have held leadership positions on the staff and who have also demonstrated exceptional journalistic achievement.
The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Award was given to Robert Paul Dooley. This award goes to a major or minor in health, physical education or recreation who is active in intramurals.
The Steve Burns Service Award was presented to Mary Hernandez. This award is given to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to serving others.
Wendy R. Smith Linley and Crystal Ryan received the Human Services High Achievement Award. This award is given for demonstrating the highest academic achievement in and dedication to the field of Human Services.
Renee Tumblin received the award for Student Organization Adviser of the Year. This award goes to the adviser who has promoted positive change within a student organization through leadership, motivation, support and vision.
The Georgia Highlands College Student Ambassadors were given the award for Student Organization of the Year. It is given to the organization that has made a significant contribution to the students and community of Georgia Highlands College.
The Student Organization Service Award went to Alpha Delta, Georgia Highlands College's local chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association, or Lambda Alpha Epsilon. This award is given to the organization that has exhibited a commitment to community service and the development of servant leaders.