KOKOMO, Indiana — Indiana University Kokomo School of Business faculty and staff honored undergraduate and graduate students for their success in the classroom at the annual awards ceremony Monday (May 6) in Havens Auditorium.
Dean Chittibabu Govindarajulu welcomed the students and guests and expressed his gratitude for the support that made their achievements possible. Faculty took the initiative to recognize outstanding student award recipients and recipients of scholarships and awards.
Alexis Peer of Kokomo was happy to commemorate her college success.
“It's definitely nice to celebrate and it's nice to actually be here and be recognized,” she said, adding that most of the 2020 high school graduation ceremonies had in-person activities due to the coronavirus. He added that there was not.
“It’s nice to have a real end to the school year,” she said.
After graduating with honors, Pia works in financial planning and marketing at Creative Financial Designs.
Ethan Wilcox of Greentown was chosen as the top student in business administration and appreciated the recognition from his faculty.
“The professors taught us well,” he said. “They helped me succeed in my studies.”
Wilcox began his career as a credit analyst at Community First Bank.
The winners of the Outstanding Student Award are:
Master of Business Administration: (MBA): H. Parker Woods, Tipton
Master of Public Management (MPM): Sienna Powell, Kokomo
Bachelor of Applied Science: Amber White, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Katiara McConnell, Indianapolis
Bachelor of Business Science: Accounting: Sarah Penrod, Russiaville
Bachelor of Business Science: Finance: John Wasmuth, Kokomo
Bachelor of Business Science: Human Resources: Gracie Tucker, Elkhart
Bachelor of Business Science: Management: Ethan Wilcox, Greentown
Bachelor of Business Science: Marketing: Katlin Garner, Noblesville
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism: Lily Parker, Kokomo
Bachelor of Administrative Science: Patrick Simpson, Noblesville
Bachelor of Science in Sports and Recreation Management: Larissa O'Rourke, Milton, Wisconsin
Medal of Honor recipients include:
Special Awards: Joshua Dickensito, Marion; Daniel Kasten, Winamac
Honorable Mention: Owen Myers, Kokomo
Top honors: Sophie Galloway, Alexander Leicht, Alexis Peer, Alivia Smith, Amber White, Kokomo. Mallory Johnson, Lafayette; Alexis Hewitt, Lizton. Jordan Hostetler, Logansport; Katlyn Garner, Noblesville; Kelsey Morgan, Peru.Sarah Penrod, Russiaville
Veteran code: Andrew Meriwether, Shoals.Brian Settles, Kokomo
The following have been recognized as officers of the Business Student Organization:
Accounting and Finance Club: Caliline, Peru. President; Jethro Parrado, Kokomo. Vice President; Sarah Penrod, Russiaville, Treasurer; Ben Zink, Rossville, treasurer; Lydia Wente, Noblesville, director of operations; Gunnar Lashure, Kokomo, Director of Marketing. Trevor White, Kokomo, director of public relations; Sophia Davidson, Director of Recruitment, Greenwood.Austin Ramirez, Kokomo, Student Advisor
Entrepreneurship Club: Alexis Peer, Kokomo, president. Cameron Waldrep, Anderson.Director of Recruitment
Human Resources Student Association: Katiala McConnell, Indianapolis, President. Dezmon Williams, Kokomo, vice president; Ethan Thatcher, Kokomo, Director of Finance and Compliance. Briley Liebe, Kokomo, Director of Engagement and Recruitment.and Fama Ndao, West Lafayette, director of marketing.
Student Marketing Club: Sarah Napier, Kokomo, president. Emma Sparano, Westfield.Vice President; Samuel Bowlby, Director of Marketing, Kokomo
Business Club Women: Jennifer Hernandez, Kokomo. President; Anahi Hernandez, Frankfort. Vice President; Brianna Smitley, Kokomo, Director of Finance; Marua Kedendel, Director of Operations, Fishers. Adora Jones, Kokomo, director of recruitment. Kaliline, Peru. Marketing manager. Sarah Napier, Kokomo.cougar closet coordinator
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