FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                          April 25, 2005

NORTHWESTERN YEAR-END AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED SATURDAY

            The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation’s Special Awards Ceremony will be at 6 p.m., Saturday, in the Ranger Room of the Student Center as part of annual Spring Reunion activities.

            The T.C. Carter Award recognizes graduating seniors with the highest cumulative grade point average (CGPA). This year, there are five seniors with perfect 4.0 CGPAs: Laura Dippel of Alva, Kenna Grace of Tonkawa, Matthew Metcalf of South Haven, Kan., Calli Spidell of Cherokee and Kayla Stewart of Cherokee.

            The John Sheffield Teacher of the Year Award presented by the Student Government Association will go to Tamara Brown, assistant professor of speech and chair of the Communication Department. The recipient must display the attributes of Sheffield, a former Northwestern professor—genuine enthusiasm, courage to give of himself and faith to trust in his profession.

            Tami Cooper, an accountant in the business office, will receive the Thelma Crouch Staff Employee of the Year Award. It recognizes exceptional performance and/or service by a member of the Northwestern staff.

            The Psychology Student of the Year Award will be shared by Sarah Thompson of Enid and Trisha Warden of Alva. Given by the Psychology Club, criteria include grade point average, field-related activities, classroom participation and potential for continued success.

            Dippel will receive the John Ted Meier Student Teaching Award that recognizes fairness, empathy for students, a sense of humor and academic achievement. Meier was a faculty member and director of student teachers.

            Also in the teaching area, the Dr. Joe Dollins Merit Award will go to Taylor Wiebener of Alva. Also named for a former faculty member, the award goes to an education major based on CGPA and promise of future achievement in education.

            The Sabin and Pearl Percefull Scholarship Award will go to Megan Shell of Marion, Ind. Sabin Percefull is a former president of Northwestern and his wife was a faculty member. Based on grade point, character and need, the scholarship is reserved for a student with a major or minor in social science.

            The John F. Kennedy Award presented by the Student Government Association will be awarded to Nikki Spillman of Woodward. The recipient must serve the university, community and country; display school spirit; promote the university; possess leadership attributes; participate in organizations; and strive for academic achievement.

            Twelve students will receive plaques and savings bonds for being selected as Northwestern’s Outstanding Seniors. Announced separately, they are Dippel, Spillman, Audra Curry, Kellie Bradford, Marina Johnson, Megan Lee, Ericka McGuire, Behezinam “Jubee” Palanga, Kelli Persons, Kayla Stewart, Cammie Vloedman and Williams Yamkam.

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