Please join us in congratulating the following students for their hard work and dedication within the psychology department! These students were honored in a ceremony on May 3, 2021.
Senior Scholar in Psychology
Autumn T. Cox
The psychology major who has the highest overall grade point average (a minimum of 3.2 is required) after completion of at least 27 units is designated as the Senior Scholar in Psychology.
Karl W. Beck Memorial Prize
Kaillee M. Philleo and Carly M. Shepacarter
A monetary prize that is made possible by gifts of friends in memory of the late Karl W. Beck, who was a professor and chair of the Roanoke College Psychology Department. This award is given for excellence in Psychology.
Curt R. Camac Student Research Award
Sydney M. Caulder, Kira N. Hunt, Abbie L. Joseph, and Curtis E. Kingery
From 1986 to 2012, Dr. Curt Camac was one of the leaders of a campus-wide movement to increase student-faculty research. As an inspiration to both students and faculty, he helped pave the way for the tremendous growth in research experiences we offer at Roanoke. This grant was developed in his honor to support student research.
The Charles E. Early Award
Aaron J. Rogers
In honor of Dr. Charles Early, retired Professor of Psychology, who taught at Roanoke from 1988
to 2015, this award goes to the student who best embodies Dr. Early’s love of learning, powerful work ethic, keen intellect, warm humor, and deep appreciation for pie.
The Jan H. Lynch Human Development Concentration Award
Morgan J. Hamilton, Abbie L. Joseph, and Grace E. Page
In honor of Dr. Jan Lynch, retired Professor of Psychology, who taught at Roanoke from 1980 to 2015. This award goes to the students who have demonstrated excellence in the Human Development Concentration.
Outstanding Junior Psychology Majors
Hunter J. Andrews, Kyra R. Baker, Benjamin S. Campbell, Alice R. Chandler, Jessica A. Fritz, Emily P. Gabrielian, Kaitlyn S. Gifford, Carey S. Linkous, Claire M. McDonald, Sara C. Moody, Naomi H. Painter, Carrie N. Pohlman, Kaeley E. Pollock, Kristi R. Rolf, Hannah N. Schetselaar, Rebecca A. Shannon, and Sarah E. Young
Recognition given to the junior students who are deemed by the faculty as having demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and potential for continued success in Psychology.
Outstanding Student in the Neuroscience Concentration
Kira N. Hunt
This award is given annually to the student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the neuroscience concentration and has shown potential for continued success in the field.
Psi Chi Achievement Award
Kaillee M. Philleo
A gift given to the Psi Chi member who has best exemplified excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. The recipient is chosen by student and faculty members of Psi Chi, the honorary society in Psychology.
Again, please wish these students congratulations if you see them around campus! Additionally, thank you to our amazing faculty and staff who help guide our students towards success! We are so very grateful to you!