2024 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 34th consecutive year the team has won or shared the regional title. 

Monsignor R. Vincent Kavanagh Memorial Debate Award
Catherine Dudley
June LePage
Spencer McDonald
Charlie Said

Thomas A. Clinch Memorial Forensics Award
"Most Inspirational":
Anna Brown

Dean McSloy Symbols Cup
Mary Knight

Michael Ingram Short Prep Award Honoring Excellence in Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speaking
Anna Brown
Katy Keim

Oscar A. Provost Memorial Oratory Award
Anna Brown

Harry A. Smith Award for Excellence in Interpretation
Emily Mowat
Olivia Smith

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
Delaney Boyle

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.

Chase Coyle

CLASS OF 2024 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.

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
Dustin Gardner

Alfred J. Murray Award—Mathematics
Nicole Morgen

Eric R. Sullivan Award
For demonstrated excellence and scholarship in Data Science
Ryan Johnson

John L. Scharf Outstanding Engineer Award
Chloe Gallagher
David Wassmuth

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.

Belle Anselmo
Kiki Bourekis
Marrin Chapman
Geri Cutler
Benjamin Held
June LePage
Kelsyn Lohr
Elliot Wald

OUTSTANDING ANTHROZOOLOGY SENIOR AWARD

Zoey M. Barrett
Audrey E. Brown
Allie Bullman
Grace A. Carter
Grady E. Case
Sydney F. Gannon
Kaitlyn R. Hansen
Kira K. Hegg
Lily C. Hoelscher
Aileen C. Jones
Sydnee M. Paul
Slone I. Rexin
Dayana O. Rosas-Guzman
Madelyn J. Showalter
Lisa C. Sipes
Miriam E. Skari
Kelli N. Stone
Sophie M. Thomas

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.

Robert Jackson Hague

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.

American Legion Gold Award
Coulter Cloninger

American Veterans of World War II (AMVETS) Award
Bryce Hall

Association of the United States Army (AUSA) History Award
Tristan Pyette

Association of the US Army Award
Weston Mitchum

Daughters of Founders and Patriots Award
Allie Eaves

Daughters of the American Revolution Award
David Luhmann

Major General Robert Frederick Special Forces Award
Jonathan Goodman

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Award
Edouard Karleskind

Military Order of the Purple Heart Award
Aidan Jarvis

Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) Bronze Award
Jacob Bates

Reserve Officer Association Award
Madelyn Eggers

Sons of the American Revolution Award
Davis Greenwood

The Department of Army Superior Cadet Award
Landen Conner

The Department of Army Superior Cadet Award
Jerny Crawford

Veterans of Foreign Wars Award
Jerny Crawford

CLASS OF 2024 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

Football