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5.9.08
H.M. Young Ring winner April Clayton, center, with her family.
Clayton presented top student award by 1958 winner
Erskine College senior April Clayton of Neeses was presented the school's top student award, the H.M. Young Ring, by the person who won it 50 years ago, Erskine College and Seminary President Dr. Randall T. Ruble, during Thursday's Honors Day Convocation.
Students, faculty and staff are recognized for scholarship, citizenship and artistic achievements during Honors Day, which takes place annually.
Clayton was chosen to receive the H.M. Young Ring, the highest of honors available to a member of the senior class. Children of the late H.M. Young, an Erskine graduate, gave the fund, the interest of which is to be used annually in purchasing the H.M. Young Ring in memory of their father. The award is based on scholarship, Christian character, and promise of future usefulness to society. Clayton's name will be inscribed on a large plaque listing the names of Young Ring recipients, including Ruble (1958), for more than 60 years.
"I told April I want her to be president somewhere in 50 years," Ruble said.
Professor of History Dr. Sandra Chaney won the highest faculty honor during the ceremony.
A member of the Erskine faculty since 1994, Chaney received the Younts Excellence in Teaching Award. Administered by the faculty, which elects recipients from among teachers nominated by the student body, the award includes a cash gift provided in memory of the late Dr. C.R. Younts of Atlanta, Ga., former treasurer of the Erskine Board of Trustees and longtime patron of Erskine College.
Dr. Sandra Chaney, left, and Dr. Donald Weatherman
Seniors Charlotte Melton of Laurens and Jonathan Dorn of Calhoun Falls won the Sullivan Awards, presented annually by the New York Southern Society to "a man and a woman in the senior class who have shown such qualities of heart, mind, and conduct as evince love for and helpfulness to other men and women."
Dr. Randall T. Ruble, left, and Charlotte Melton
The American Legion furnishes medals to a man and a woman in the senior class who have shown unusual and outstanding qualities of leadership and citizenship. American Legion Medals this year were given to Lauren Cross of Concord, N.C., and Lee Day of Pelzer.
Dr. Donald Weatherman, left, and Lee Day
Senior Sarah Hope of Henderson, Nev., won the Student Distinguished Service Award. Sponsored by the Office of Student Services, this award recognizes a student whose character and strong qualities of leadership have enabled the Erskine community to experience growth and development in all areas of campus life.
Dr. Randall T. Ruble, left, and Sarah Hope
Roberto Marin-Berdeguer of Beaufort received the Patrick Lee Davis Award, given annually in honor of the late Patrick Davis, Class of 1979, to a senior of the Rho Psi cast.
Ashley Weyer, an Erskine College graduate who serves as residence hall director in Bonner Dormitory, was named the Athenian Literary Society's Woman of the Year for service, leadership and interest in the Erskine family.
Dr. Randall T. Ruble, left, and Roberto Marin-Berdeguer
Sara Morrison of Due West, a librarian and instructor in McCain Library, received SGA's Distinguished Servant Leadership Award for 2007-08. This award recognizes a member of the Erskine College community who has exemplified the ideals of servant leadership.
Selected as Renaissance Person of the Year by Alpha Psi Omega was Kathy Busby, who is facilities systems administrator in the Office of Facilities Management. The award is given on the basis of contribution to the cultural arts at Erskine.
The Dr. Janet Alexander Scholarship was awarded to Antonio Braithwaite of Scarborough, Tobago. The Student Christian Association established this fund, which awards scholarships to foreign students, to honor Dr. Alexander, a medical missionary to Pakistan and physician at Erskine College.
The Paul P. McCain Library Award, established by the late alumnus Dr. J.A. Young in memory of alumnus Dr. Paul P. McCain, and given annually to a student who demonstrates the most profitable use of the library during the year, went to senior Rebecca Jackson of Chesnee.
Recipients of the James William Thomson Bible Scholarship, awarded to students at or above the sophomore level majoring in one of the programs offered by the Department of Bible and Religion, were Meagan Mary Albert, Joshua Grimm and Daniel Alexander Stephens.
The American Association of University Women Freshman Awards were given to Jean Marie Harris, Kayla Lynch and Hannah Oates in Art; Christina Land in Bible; Sarah Franco and Rachel Hayes in Biology; David Cook in Business; McKenzie Campbell and Jocelyn Smith in Chemistry; Elizabeth DeVault, Emily Drummond, Christina Land, Liz Loftis, Hudson Smith and Howard Wellons in English; Catherine Howle, Stephanie McCallister and Michael Sewall in History; Hudson Smith in Mathematics and Physics; Barry Dreier, Elizabeth DeVault and Thomas Wilson in Music; and Lauren Files in Psychology.
The T.D. Brown Scholarship, honoring the late Erskine College professor of biology Thomas D. Brown, was awarded to David Camak and Casey O'Dell.
Receiving the Beta Beta Beta Award for Service and Achievement were Sarah Franco, Jena Gladden, Steve Hill, Vanessa Hilliard, Meghan Hunt and Natalie Mattson. Beta Beta Beta is the biological honor society.
Receiving the Dr. Calvin Graham Reid Pre-Medical Scholarship in Biology, established by the Phillip L. Van Every Foundation in Charlotte, N.C., were Kyle Bennett and Amber Jones. An Erskine alumnus, Dr. Reid served the Charlotte area as a physician for more than 25 years.
Recipients of the Dr. Calvin Graham Reid Pre-Medical Scholarship in Chemistry, also established by the Phillip L. Van Every Foundation, were Casey O'Dell, Will Nickles, Megan Busch and Steve Robertson.
The William Lee Ellison Biology Award was given to senior April Clayton. Sponsored by the Tri Beta Biological Society in memory of Ellison, professor of biology at Erskine College, this award recognizes outstanding senior students in biology.
The Galloway Award, a certificate and medallion presented to the senior who scores the highest on the business capstone exam, is given in honor of Professor Louis Galloway who taught the first business course at Erskine in 1915. This year's recipient was Patrick Craig.
The Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award, presented to a graduating business major based on knowledge of accounting, economics and finance as well as overall performance and service to the business program, was given to Stephen McTaggart.
The Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Leadership Award, given for most outstanding leadership in the development and sustainability of the SIFE program along with leadership in the development and implementation of service projects, was presented to four students: Kim Barron, Kim Bussey, Howard Wagler and Anna Weldon.
The Jacob O. Kamm Scholarship was presented to Kim Barron, Kim Bussey, Tiffany Crawford, Tyrell Dyson, Betsy Habrun, David Hubbs, Kayla Irvin, Alexandra Kessell, Brandon Lollis, Greg Payne, Lauren Reynolds, Howard Wagler and Anna Weldon. This program provides annual scholarships for business and economics majors with the highest grade point ratio in courses taken in the department.
The Bolt-Squires Scholarship was awarded to Kayla Irvin. The fund was established in memory of Cornelia Bolt Squires, wife of William H. Squires and mother of William H. Squires Jr., Harold Tappey Squires, Laura Ann Bierly and Cornelia Squires Decker. It is also a tribute to Mrs. Squires' parents, Harold Tracy Bolt and Laura Clinkscales Bolt.
The Richard Austin Lazenby Scholarship was given to Howard Wagler. The Lazenby Scholar is a student majoring in Business who shows promise of future usefulness to society while emphasizing characteristics of the highest in moral and ethical behavior as exemplified by Richard Austen Lazenby, an Erskine College alumnus and a man of principle, integrity, courage, determination, intellect and faith. He began his career as a teacher and moved into the corporate sector.
The Dr. E.A. Sloan Scholarship was given to sophomore Andrew Larkins of Inman. The Sloan Scholarship is given to a chemistry major of high academic achievement and promise of future usefulness to society.
Dr. and Mrs. E.L. Reid Scholarships were awarded to Eric Coleman, Craig Goodwin, Joe Hobbs, Katie Henderson, Jocelyn Smith, Wally Thompson and Kasey Lynne Walden. This scholarship fund was established by the children of Dr. Reid, who taught chemistry at Erskine for more than 60 years, and Mrs. Reid, who taught music at the Due West Female College.
The James N. Bonner Scholarship was awarded to McKenzie Campbell, Ian Feigel, Rachel Hayes and Laura Leathers. This scholarship honors the memory of Bonner, who served Erskine as professor of chemistry and physics and as registrar.
The Dr. Calvin Graham Reid Pre-Medical Scholarship was established by the Phillip L. Van Every Foundation in Charlotte, N.C., to recognize Dr. Reid, an Erskine alumnus and athlete. He had a distinguished career in the profession of medicine in Charlotte for more than 25 years. Students taking the pre-medical course of study with an emphasis in chemistry receiving the scholarship this year were Megan Busch, Will Nickles, Casey O'Dell and Steve Robertson.
The E.L. Reid Awards in Chemistry, one given to the freshman student making the highest grades in general chemistry during the year, and the other to the student making the highest grades in organic chemistry, were presented to Megan Busch, Rachel Hayes and Steven Robertson in General Chemistry and Casey O'Dell and Laura Leathers in Organic Chemistry.
The Eugenia Gurney Carter Scholarship was awarded to Ryan Miller and Antonio Brathwaite. This scholarship is given to a chemistry major showing outstanding academic promise. It honors Eugenia Gurney Carter, who taught chemistry at Hiwassee, Columbia and Presbyterian colleges, for her dedication to her family, lifelong learning, excellence in teaching and devotion to church.
Winner of the Everette Askins Sloan Award was Zack Davis. This award is given each year to the outstanding student in physical chemistry, in honor of the late Dr. E.A. Sloan, professor of chemistry and physics and former dean of the college.
The Micah Mandate Scholarship Fund seeks to acknowledge a student whose life is characterized by an effort to sincerely pursue justice, mercy and humility primarily in the way the Lord requires and secondarily, in the way Erskine desires. This year's recipient was Laura Griffin.
Teacher Education Scholarships by the Department of Education are awarded on the basis of potential usefulness to the teaching profession, need and scholarship. This year's award was presented to Claire Peake.
The Rev. Forrest W. and Kathryn S. Sherrill Scholarship was given to Tori Cole. The Sherrill Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Judith Sherrill Bazemore of Spartanburg to honor her parents. Recipients are to be juniors or seniors of exceptionally good character, majoring in elementary education and committed to a career in elementary education.
The Robert and Mildred Cunningham Excellence in Teaching Award has been established by the daughters of Robert and Millie Cunningham to encourage a legacy of distinction at Erskine in the field of education promoting teaching as a profession. Preference is given to students who have demonstrated the ability to integrate technology and the classroom setting. This year's awards were presented to Kristen Gracien and Charlotte Melton in Early Childhood Education and Jonathan Dorn and Elizabeth Hyman in Secondary Education.
Dr. Wilbur Reames, left, and Jonathan Dorn
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Grant-in-Aid Award was presented to seniors Katy Jackson and Elizabeth Hyman. This award is given to outstanding women graduates who have chosen to enter the field of education, with the recipient chosen on the basis of academic standing, contributions to school and community, and dedication to education.
The William C. and Margaret Miller Scholarship was awarded to Hannah Crisler, Rebecca George, Vanessa Hazlett, Jordan Lewis, Ashley Rhett, Emily Roberts, Robb Senn and Renee Williamson. Recipients are to demonstrate high moral character, usefulness to society and either a declared English major or strong inclination to major in English.
Recipients of the Dessie Dean Pitts Award were Jonathan Dorn and Jane Grills. This award was established by the late Mrs. Pitts, a former English professor at Erskine College, and is designed to encourage students who, by proficiency in reading comprehension, forensics, and the study of literature, have demonstrated ability, ambition and incentive for success in their life work.
The Edgar Long English Award is offered by friends and family in memory of the late Edgar Long, distinguished English professor. The award is given to a junior or senior English major chosen by the English faculty on the basis of excellence of work done and promise of future growth. Katherine Evans received the award this year.
The Emily Dean Millice Scholarship is awarded to students of high moral character who in the opinion of the scholarship committee are worthy of the high honor associated with the scholarship. Recipients shall either fully intend to major in English, as in the case of an incoming freshman, or be majoring in English, as in the case of a currently enrolled student. This year's recipients were Elizabeth Susan DeVault, Emily Drummond, Christina Land, Tori Lybrand, Hudson Smith, Sarah Thulberry and Howard Wellons.
The Hanora Cuddy Dorn Scholarship Fund was established to provide a lasting tribute to Mrs. Hanora Cuddy Dorn. Recipients are to demonstrate superior achievement with an aptitude and desire for the study of English, Foreign Languages or History. Chosen this year in History were Jayme Benton, Hannah Crisler and Adam Groblewski.
The W. Lindsay Wilson Scholarship was established in honor of Wilson, historian, genealogist and native of the Old Abbeville District, and is given to a junior or senior history major with special interest in the history of the Piedmont section of South Carolina, South Carolina history, or southern United States history in general. Melanie Coleman was this year's winner.
The Joseph Wightman Scholarship, a memorial scholarship honoring the ninth president of Erskine College, is given to students based on academic achievement, financial need, potential for future usefulness to society and positive campus leadership skills. Preference is given to history majors. Joey Harmon is this year's recipient.
The Robert Stone Galloway Americanism Scholarship was given to Michael Sewall. This is an award given annually based on a paper on Americanism, and is in honor of the late Robert S. Galloway of Due West. The award was established by the late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond as adviser for the John P. Gaty Charitable Trust.
The Fennell-Lindsay Scholarship, established by Helen Ligon of Greenville, a former voice teacher at Erskine and founder of the Choraleers, honors Mrs. Langdon S. Ligon, the former Minnie Fennell, and pays tribute to the ties between the Fennell and Lindsay families and Erskine College. Recipients are to show promise of future usefulness to society and demonstrate merit, with preference given to history majors. Grace Washam was this year's recipient.
The McGee History Award, furnished by the family of the late W. Frank McGee, an Anderson businessman and loyal supporter of Erskine College, was given to Lauren Cross. Given in McGee's memory, the award is presented annually to the student judged to be the most outstanding in the field of history by the faculty of the Department of History and Politics.
Dr. Donald Weatherman, left, and Lauren Cross
The Roy M. Smith Mathematics Scholarship is funded by a generous gift from the estate of Elizabeth B. Smith. This year's Smith Scholars were James Brantner and Hudson Smith.
The J. Todd Kincannon Award is given in honor of J. Todd Kincannon a 2002 graduate of Erskine College who earned a triple major in chemistry, physics and mathematics. The award is given to students in each of the following five categories: chemistry, mathematics, physics, home schooled and transfers. Recipients must be upperclassmen who have shown exceptional academic achievement. Recipients were Heather Blythe in Physics; Jay Brantner in Mathematics; Craig Goodwin in Chemistry; Antonio Brathwaite, transfer student; and Bethany Barron, home schooled student.
The Brawley Memorial Music Scholarship was awarded to Barry Dreier. This scholarship was established by the family of the late Dr. John G. Brawley Jr., longtime professor of music at the college. The recipient is to be an instrumental music major and member of Sinfonia demonstrating outstanding talent and proficiency.
The Isabel Boyd Phillips Music Award is given by Dr. and Mrs. Dode Phillips Jr. of Columbia, in memory of his mother. The recipient is selected by the music faculty to recognize notable contribution to the musical life of the campus. Roberto Marin-Berdeguer is this year's recipient.
Winner of the Dr. M. Burton Brown Psychology Award was Rachel Steele. This award goes to a psychology major who, in the opinion of the department faculty, is the most outstanding in academic achievement and is a contributor to campus life. Brown, former professor of psychology, established this fund upon his retirement in 1976.
Winner of the Mary McDill Family Life Institute Award was Helena Korszun. The Mary McDill Family Life Institute recognizes McDill, retired professor of home economics. It is given to a student majoring in behavioral science who has shown satisfactory academic performance, contributed to campus life, and exhibited professional potential.
The Paula Moore Dillingham Award was established in 1998 in remembrance of Dillingham, an Erskine College graduate, Class of 1988. The cash award is presented annually to a graduating senior in good standing with the college, who in the estimation of the selection committee shows promise of a faithful Christian life and servant hood and is the most qualified to exemplify Paula's life of exuberance, joy, love and loyalty, representing the purpose of Erskine College -- "Knowledge Joined with Morals." The award was given to Rebecca Jackson.
John Kennerly, left, and Rebecca Jackson
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