On Thursday, May 4 in front of hundreds of their friends, family, peers and colleagues, Castleton students, faculty and staff members were honored for their achievements during the 2016-17 academic year at the Annual Castleton Awards Ceremony. Awards were given out honoring success in academics, athletics, student life and more.
The event culminated with the presentation of the Caroline Woodruff Award, given annually to the individual or individuals who have consistently exemplified Dr. Woodruff’s qualities of leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication to Castleton. The award is the highest honor that a student leader can achieve, and this year was given to Emma Blaiklock.
A complete list of award winners is below.
Academic Excellence Awards | |
The Academic Excellence Award is given annually to a student who is deemed the top student in his or her major. | |
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Art | Emily McColl |
Business | Cassandra Fyles |
Communication | Ashley Nelson |
Computer Information Systems | Shanna Rinaldo |
Criminal Justice | Shea McGee |
Education | Stephanie LaFountain |
English | Angela Weekes |
Health, Human Movement, and Sport | Mariah Linnett |
History, Geography, Economics & Politics | Vanessa Robertson |
Mathematics | Collin Yergeau |
Music | Kyle Stoodley |
Natural Science | Nicole Wershoven |
Nursing | Bekah Jensen |
Philosophy | Arielle Ferrell |
Psychological Sciences | Alyssa Brandland |
Social Work | Kiana Gates |
Sociology | Emma Blaiklock |
Spanish | Markell Nault |
Theater | Alexa Rae Fryover |
Women's and Gender Studies | Marissa Euber |
Student Government Association Awards | |
Media Award | |
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Member of The Spartan newspaper or WIUV radio station who has demonstrated leadership, commitment, and passion. | Dave Blow |
Club of the Year | |
Student organization whose vitality, creativity, and commitment have enriched the quality of student life. | Rotaract Club |
New Club Recognition Award | |
New student organization which through its vitality, creativity, and commitment has enriched the quality of student life at Castleton. | Voices of Planned Parenthood |
Awareness Award | |
Student, faculty, or staff who has gone above and beyond to educate the University community on diversity, equality, global awareness, or similar issues. |
Emily Gleason |
Executive Board Recognition Award | |
SGA member whose involvement in any aspect of the SGA that has shown outstanding devotion to their job, activity or position. | Emma Blaiklock |
Coach of the Year | |
Part-time or full-time coach who has generously contributed time, energy, and support to the student body. |
Scott Legacy |
Outstanding First-Year Award | |
First-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the freshman class and Castleton community. | Bethany Alvarez |
Outstanding Second-Year Award | |
Second-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the sophomore class and Castleton community. | Chidinma Ezugwu |
Outstanding Third-Year Award | |
Third-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the junior class and Castleton community. | Christin Martin |
Outstanding Graduate Award | |
Graduating student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the senior class and Castleton community. | Kathleetn Haseltine |
Outstanding Non-traditional Student Award | |
Non-traditional student that is active on campus, positive, ready to learn, and eager to help. | Betsie O'Neill |
Outstanding International Student Award | |
An international student that is active on campus, positive, ready to learn, and eager to help. | WenJing Lin |
Outstanding New Faculty/Staff Award | |
A new faculty member who has contributed to student life through campus involvement. | Pam Alexander |
Outstanding Faculty Award | |
Faculty member who has demonstrated a sincere interest in the welfare of students, and generously contributed time, energy, and support to the student body. | Trish van der Spuy |
Outstanding Staff Award | |
Staff member who has contributed considerable time, energy, and support to the SGA. | Kauntila "Q" Scharborough |
Delegate of the Year | |
SGA delegate whose involvement in the SGA, service on committees, and volunteerism are outstanding. | Tegan Waite |
Leonard Johnson Alumni Award | |
Castleton Alumnus who has gone above and beyond their job description in service to the University community. | Chrispin White |
Community Service Award | |
Outstanding volunteer service to the Castleton/Rutland County community. | Emma Blaiklock, Kayla Zsido, Susan Gay |
Residence Life Award | |
A Residence Life member whose involvement in any aspect of Residence Life that has shown outstanding devotion to their job, activity or position. | Cora Churchill |
Good Citizenship Award | |
Recognition of devotion to the welfare of the University, and outstanding performance as a campus leader. | Arielle Ferrell |
Distinguished Service Award | |
Distinguished service in activities, and exhibits abilities and qualities of leadership, conscientiousness, dependability and interest in the University community and its function. | Dalton-Jesse Cimmins, Emma Blaiklock, Patrick Cote-Abel |
Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society Awards | |
Freshman of the Year Award | |
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First-Year Theater major who has proven both academically and theatrically, displayed a passion for theatre, respect for students and professors, and has immense dedication to our department and the shows we produce. | Brandon Bailey |
Technician of the Year Award | |
Upperclass technical theatre and design major who has shown willingness to go above and beyond what is asked and expected of students both in class and performances, is dependable and responsible, and has fostered passion for theatre through other students. | Peter Michelsen |
Actor of the Year Award | |
Upperclass acting and directing major who has shown willingness to go above and beyond what is asked and expected of students both in class and performances, is dependable and responsible, and has fostered passion for theater through other students. | Vinny Tatro |
Athletic Awards | |
Coaches Awards | |
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Top male and female varsity athletes who have shown leadership, determination, sportsmanship, coachability, willingness to give of oneself, and have a sense of responsibility to the team, coach, and University throughout the year. | Linn Ljungem, Louis Alhage |
Rocky Mezzetta Award | |
Male athlete in recognition of determination, drive to improve athletic skills, coachability, and team leadership. | Chad Copeland |
Sharon Brown Memorial Award | |
Female athlete who relates well to peers and coach, shows a desire to learn and excel, demonstrates dedication, persistence, and team leadership. Must carry a GPA of 2.5 or higher. | Amanda Beatty |
Mary Ellen Evans Award | |
Most outstanding female athlete who has played four years in one sport; must provide service to the University community and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. | Kayla Wood |
John Young Memorial Award | |
Male or female basketball player who shows great leadership and outstanding offensive abilities. This individual must have a positive attitude and is interested in pursuing a degree in teaching or interested in coaching in the future. | Chad Copeland |
Peer Advocate of the Year | |
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Member of Peer Advocates for CHANGE (PAC) who has dedicated themselves to being an informed educator and advocate on our campus. | Corey Alberico |
Campus Ally | |
Faculty, staff, or administrator who has allied themselves with CHANGE's mission. | Jamie Bentley |
Student Life Awards | |
University Service Awards | |
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Students who have made outstanding contributions to Castleton through their participation in various extracurricular activities. | Shania Brown, Tyler Anderson |
Abel E. Leavenworth Leadership Award | |
Outstanding student leader who exemplifies Abel Leavenworth’s characteristics of warmth, integrity, strong principles, and wise counsel. | Bekah Jensen, Bre Morse |
Caroline Woodruff Award | |
This is the highest honor that a student leader can achieve at Castleton. The Caroline Woodruff Award goes to an individual who has consistently exemplified Dr. Woodruff’s qualities of leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication to Castleton. | Emma Blaiklock |