Bluffton University recognized its top students for their academic achievements at the annual Academic Awards and Honors Forum on April 23.
Four seniors received departmental honors for independent-study projects:
“Everyday Nutrition and its Effects on the Eyes,” by Brooke Barnes, a biology major from Shelby, Ohio
“Who Am I,” by art major Kelly Bilen of Archbold, Ohio
“Gerda and Kay,” by writing major Abby Bush from Marion, Ohio
“Earphone Epidemic?: Prevalence of Earphone Use and Listening Behaviors Among Students,” by MacKenzie Martin, a speech-language pathology and audiology major from Hartville, Ohio
Six seniors were recognized for completion of the Honors Program.
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Brooke Barnes, Shelby, Ohio
Kelly Bilen, Archbold, Ohio
Abby Bush, Marion, Ohio
Jackson Clark, Mount Blanchard, Ohio
Ethan Ly, Celina, Ohio
MacKenzie Martin, Hartville, Ohio
Thirty seniors were honored as distinguished scholars in their respective academic areas.
Rosanna Barber, Bowling Green, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Studio Art
Jenía Freewalt, Delphos, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Art Education
Matt DeRitter, Pompton Lakes, N.J., Distinguished Scholar in Graphic Design
Adrianna Ruiz Suarez, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Pre-Art Therapy
Seth Altman, Hilliard, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Accounting
Rachel Larson, West Liberty, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Business Administration
Dakota Bricker, Bluffton, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Business Management
Brittany Ramirez, Archbold, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Marketing
Olivia Daugherty, Bradford, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Communication and Media
Abby Bush, Marion, Distinguished Scholar in both Theatre and Writing
Carina DiMarco, Hartville, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Primary (P-5) Education
Kryshel Dales, Defiance, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Intervention Specialist
MacKenzie Martin, Hartville, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Ezra Deitering, Miller City, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in English
Ben Davidson, Greenville, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Exercise Science
Carson Kindred, Brookville, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Sport Management
Simon Shawk, Galion, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Strength and Conditioning
Garrett Rice, Coshocton, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in History
Andre Wynes, Warren Mich., Distinguished Scholar in Criminal Justice
Olivia Zender, Fostoria, Ohio., Distinguished Scholar in Psychology
Leah Bowman, Lancaster, Penn., Distinguished Scholar in Social Work
Brady Johnston, Lima, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Sociology
Meredith Obringer, Tiffin, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Nutrition and Dietetics
Shelby Stammen, Fort Recovery, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Biology
Ethan Ly, Celina, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Pre-Medicine
Danielle King, Wauseon, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Pre-Physical Therapy
Lindsey Shaw, Findlay, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Nursing
Elijah Zimmerman, Archbold, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Mathematics
Jocelyn Shade, Galion, Ohio, Distinguished Scholar in Mathematics Education
Other awards went to:
Jenna Juarez of Fremont, Ohio; Jenía Freewalt of Delphos, Ohio; and Zachariah Boch of Lancaster, Ohio, C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Awards
Anton Miller, Springfield, Ohio; John D. Unruh Jr. Award for exceptional research paper written for humanities, “How the Hiss-Chambers Case Ignited the Flame of McCarthyism”
Emma Mueller, Delphos, Ohio; John D. Unruh Jr. Award for exceptional research paper written for humanities, “The Impact of Birth Order on Characters in Zadie Smith’s On Beauty and White Teeth”
Mara Ruhlen of Dunkirk, Ohio; Mary Ann Sullivan Award for “Generational Trauma and the Role of Community in Beloved and The Bluest Eye”
Adrianny Ruiz Suarez of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Bluffton Creative Writing Award
Alexis Rippel, Mansfield, Ohio; Esta Lugibill Dye Award for Excellence in Chemistry by a Woman
Rosanna Barber of Ada, Ohio, Meredith Myers of Deshler, Ohio, Zach Slone of Mansfield, Ohio, and Mya Vernon of Toledo, Ohio; Art Show Juror’s Awards of Distinction
Rosanna Barber, Bowling Green, Ohio; Gregg Luginbuhl Award for Best of Show
Cami Hazelton, Ada, Ohio; Gregg Luginbuhl Award for Ceramics
Shaina Phillips, Ada, Ohio; The President’s Choice Art Show Award
Cierra Long, Urbana, Ohio; Jim Satterwhite Award in Peace Scholarship and Activism
Josie McCullough, Arcanum, Ohio; Dr. Elizabeth Hostetler Outstanding Educator Award
Braxton Lint, Killbuck, Ohio; Criminal Justice Merit Award
Taylor Born of Mount Cory, Ohio, Carson Kindred of Brookville, Ohio, and Simon Shawk, Galion, Ohio; Athlete with Highest Scholastic Record
Concluding the program was the recognition of 96 academic all-conference student-athletes; C. Henry Smith Scholars—9 graduating and 9 continuing; and 37 new members of Bluffton’s Pi Delta Society, an honor for graduating seniors with a grade point average of at least 3.75 during their college careers.
