Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008
¾¨Ó㴫ý celebrated academic excellence at the annual Honors Convocation April 19 in Orr Auditorium.
The program included music by Kathryn Davison Miller, College organist; invocation and benediction by the Rev. James R. Mohr II, College chaplain; and a welcome from College President R. Thomas Williamson. Dr. Jesse Mann, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College, recognized Dean's List scholars, scholarship recipients, and scholar-athletes. Mann assisted Dr. Patrick McCarthy, ¾¨Ó㴫ý professor of biology, in recognizing students who have completed the College Honors program.
Ashley Boucek, a senior molecular biology major from Allison Park and president of Pi Sigma Pi, led the tapping ceremony for induction of new members into the honor society. Members of the honor societies Lambda Sigma, Mortar Board, and Omicron Delta Kappa were recognized for their accomplishments.
Department chairs awarded scholarships in their various disciplines. Mann presented the McQuiston College Service Awards, given to rising senior men and women for unselfish service to the ¾¨Ó㴫ý community during their college careers, and the Allen P. Splete Leadership and Service Award, given to a student who has provided sound leadership and selfless volunteerism to the curricular and co-curricular life on the ¾¨Ó㴫ý campus.
Jill Darby, a senior music performance major from Hermitage, led the singing of the Alma Mater. A reception followed in the Orr Auditorium lobby.
Contact Gabriella Budai, executive assistant to the dean, at (724) 946-7122 or e-mail budaig@westminster.edu for more information.Â
