2023 Honors Convocation Honorees

Carroll College's Honors Convocation celebrates the induction of students into academic honor societies and recognizes additional academic accomplishments of Carroll students.

FORENSICS AWARDS

The Talking Saints shared the Northwest Conference Championship, the 33rd consecutive year the team has won or shared the regional title. 

Monsignor R. Vincent Kavanagh Memorial Debate Award
Helen Badaruddin
Vicente Gallardo
June LePage
Roisin O'Neill

Thomas A. Clinch Memorial Forensics Award
"Most Inspirational":
June LePage
Olivia Smith

Dean McSloy Symbols Cup
Brady Clark
Roisin O'Neill

Michael Ingram Short Prep Award Honoring Excellence in Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speaking
Vicente Gallardo
June LePage

Oscar A. Provost Memorial Oratory Award
Anna Brown

Harry A. Smith Award for Excellence in Interpretation
Olivia Smith
Nicole Williams

SIGMA THETA TAU

International Honor Society in Nursing
The Zeta Upsilon At-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau (Sigma) was formed through the joint efforts of the nursing faculty at Carroll College and Montana State University School of Nursing to encourage and recognize superior scholarship and/or leadership achievement in nursing at either the undergraduate or graduate level in the State of Montana. Sigma is an international community of nurses, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service through the cultivation of communities of practice, education, and research.

ALPHA KAPPA DELTA

International Sociology Honor Society
Alpha Kappa Delta is the International Sociology Honor Society.  Founded in 1920, the purpose of the society is to acknowledge and promote excellence in scholarship in sociology, the research of social problems, and other social and intellectual activities that lead to improvement in the human condition.  The Delta Chapter of Carroll College joins over 660 chapters dedicated to the ideal of “investigating humanity for the purpose of service.”

PHI ALPHA THETA

National History Honor Society
The Omega-Eta chapter of Phi Alpha Theta is located at Carroll College.  Phi Alpha Theta, established in 1921, is the international honor society in history.  With chapters located at colleges and universities in the 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, and the Philippines, Phi Alpha Theta is one of the highest rated departmental honor societies in existence.  Members of the society may participate in a wide range of historical activities, including the annual Regional Phi Alpha Theta History Conference.

ERIK PRATT AWARD

Best Political Science/International Relations Senior Seminar Paper
Helen Badaruddin

LAMBDA PI ETA

National Communication Honor Society
Carroll College holds the Alpha Alpha Eta chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication honor society.  Membership is granted based on academic excellence.  The goals of Lambda Pi Eta are to (a) recognize, foster and reward outstanding achievement; (b) stimulate interest in the field of communication; (c) promote and encourage professional development; (d) provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas about the field; (e) establish and maintain close relationships and understanding between faculty and students; and (f) explore options for further graduate studies.

ROBERT HOPPER MEMORIAL COMMUNICATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

This award recognizes superior performance in the Department of Communication Studies and Public Relations' Senior Oral Comprehensive Exam.  The award is named in honor of the late Robert Hopper, Charles Sapp Centennial Professor, University of Texas at Austin, a distinguished scholar, author and teacher, in the field of communication studies.

Blair Stapleton

CLASS OF 2023 HONORS SCHOLARS

The Carroll College Honors Scholars Program fosters excellence in academic scholarship, personal character, and social commitment.  The Honors Scholars Program is proud to recognize its graduating class of 2023.

SIGMA TAU DELTA

English International Honor Society
The Alpha Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, is proud to recognize its new members.  Sigma Tau Delta affords exceptional students in the field of English opportunities for furthering culture, for formulating ethical principles, for developing skills in creative and critical writing, and for fostering a spirit of fellowship.

PSI CHI

International Honor Society in Psychology
The Carroll College Psychology Department holds the charter for the Carroll Chapter of Psi Chi, the international honors society in psychology.  Psi Chi aims to foster cooperation in the investigation and cultivation of the mind.  According to the Psi Chi bylaws, the purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology.  Nominations to Psi Chi are based on demonstrated academic excellence as well as involvement in and service to the department and the broader Carroll community.

PHI SIGMA IOTA

International Foreign Language Honor Society
In 1996, Carroll College's Department of Languages and Literature was granted the Gamma Rho chapter from the Phi Sigma Iota International Honor Society, the first to be chartered in Montana.  Phi Sigma Iota is the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages.  The Honor Society recognizes outstanding accomplishment in the study or teaching of any of the academic fields related to foreign language, literature, or culture.  This international society has as its ideals and purpose the recognition of outstanding ability and attainments in the study and teaching of foreign languages, the stimulation of advanced pursuits and individual research in this discipline, and the promotion of cultural enrichment and a sentiment of international amity derived from the knowledge and use of foreign language.

SIGMA BETA DELTA

International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration
Sigma Beta Delta is an international honor society for students majoring in business, management and administration.  Sigma Beta Delta’s lifetime membership is a prestigious honor recognizing high academic achievement, promoting honorable service to mankind, and encouraging lifelong personal and professional improvement.  The Greek letters Sigma Beta Delta reflect the society’s principles of wisdom, honor and pursuit of meaningful aspirations.

MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, & COMPUTER SCIENCE OUTSTANDING GRADUATE AWARDS

These awards recognize graduating seniors who have made significant academic achievements during their years at Carroll.  A selection committee of department faculty considers students’ academic performance, development of strong personal character, and contributions to and support of fellow students and Carroll College.

Tom Stewart Award—Computer Science
Rakiah Grende

Alfred J. Murray Award—Mathematics
Anna Jarman

Eric R. Sullivan Award
For demonstrated excellence and scholarship in Data Science
Jacob Grosse

John L. Scharf Outstanding Engineer Award
Maya Linn
Ethan Mancini
Kathleen Picanco

MANION SCHOLARS AWARD

The Manion Scholars Award was established in 1998 to honor Dr. James J. Manion, whose more than 30 years of teaching at Carroll College instilled in students an appreciation for the value of hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.  This merit-based award is given annually to junior and senior biology or biochemistry/molecular biology majors in recognition of their academic achievement and promise of success.

Katherine Bourekis
Matthew Cortner
Whitney Durocher
Alyssa Gnoyski
Eden Houske

OUTSTANDING ANTHROZOOLOGY SENIOR AWARD

Ireland Eckard
Ashtyn Kirchner
Jennifer Tibbetts

PHI SIGMA TAU

International Honor Society in Philosophy
Carroll College holds the Montana-Alpha chapter of Phi Sigma Tau, international honor society in philosophy.  Phi Sigma Tau awards distinction to students having high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy.  In addition, the society aims to promote and popularize interest in philosophy among the general collegiate public.

PI SIGMA ALPHA

National Political Science Honor Society
The Department of Political Science holds the charter for Alpha Epsilon Xi, a chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha.  Pi Sigma Alpha is a national honor society for graduate and undergraduate students of political science.  Founded in 1920, Pi Sigma Alpha claims over 600 chapters in North America.  It is the only nationally recognized college honor society in the discipline and is one of the largest constituent members of the Association of College Honor Societies.

Associated Students of Carroll College (ASCC) Honors

Students receiving ASCC Honors have served as a member of the Student Government for two or more years, and graduate with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. The Honor Cords are given out to celebrate the dedication of those students to both their academics and the student body.

HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENTAL AWARD

This award recognizes juniors and seniors majoring in Health Sciences or Public Health who have demonstrated excellent scholarship at Carroll and in their required major courses.

JOHN SNOW HEALTH SCIENCES AWARD

Named for the pioneering English physician who is widely considered to be the founder of epidemiology, this award is presented to graduating Health Sciences or Public Health seniors, who, in addition to excellence in scholarship, have demonstrated outstanding commitment to research and/or community service.

Sarah Conway

ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS AWARDS 

These awards are determined on a yearly basis by the Cadre of the University of Montana and Carroll College ROTC.  Awards are based on academic achievement, ROTC excellence, and leadership qualities.

The Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award
Jonathan Goodman
Isaac Goudy

Warrior Skills Trophy Award
Coulter Cloninger

The Reserve Officers Association Award (ROA)
Ashley Rose

The General Society of the War of 1812 Award
Weston Mitchum

American Veterans of World War ll AMVETS Award
Tanner Ahmann

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) History Award
Landen Conner

The Association of the United States Army Award
Coulter Cloninger

American Legion Gold Award
Sophia Doyle

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Award
Aidan Jarvis
Emily Ramirez

Highest ACFT Award 
Isaac Goudy

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Award
Devon Hall

Military Order of World Wars Award (MOWW) Silver Award
Emilie Maes

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Award
Jonathan Goodman

Daughters of the American Revolution Award
Tug Smith

Daughters of Founders and Patriots Award
Tristian Pyette

​​​​​George C. Marshall Award

Joseph Taylor

CLASS OF 2023 THESIS GRADUATES

The thesis is designed to encourage creative thinking and to stimulate individual research.  Thesis graduates may be eligible for special graduation honors.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC HONORS

All students listed received academic all-conference honors from the Frontier or Cascade Collegiate Conference.

Women's Soccer

Men’s Soccer

Softball

Women’s Cross Country

Men’s Cross Country

Volleyball

Women’s Basketball

Men’s Basketball

Women’s Track and Field

Men’s Track and Field

Women’s Golf

Men’s Golf

Football