Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 75 high-achieving graduates during a Dec. 11 ceremony at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center.
The FSU Honors Program supports the efforts and talents of some of the university’s most intellectually curious students who have the potential, dedication and drive for creating change.
The ceremony included remarks by Paul Marty, associate vice provost for Academic Innovation and professor of information technology; Alanna Densmore, Outstanding Senior Scholar Graduate; and Julie Decker, associate vice president of University Advancement, Alumni Engagement, and president of FSU Alumni Association.
The breakdown of the honors awardees is as follows:
57 Graduates, University Honors Program
Completed the University Honors Program, earning at least 18 Honors points in fulfillment of the FSU Honors Program requirements.
13 Graduates, Honors in the Major Program
Completed an Honors thesis in fulfillment of the requirement for the distinction “with Honors” in their major department.
5 Graduates, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Completed both the University Honors Program and the Honors in the Major Program, with a 3.9 cumulative GPA or higher.
The honors medallion recipients, along with their hometowns, academic majors and award designations are listed by state and city below:
CONNECTICUT
West Hartford
Lily Owens, Music Therapy, University Honors
FLORIDA
Apopka
Rachel Boik, Political Science, University Honors
Belle Glade
Sabrina Jacques, Nursing, University Honors
Boca Raton
Benjamin Stauber, Accounting, University Honors
Boynton Beach
Isabella Adia, Public Health, University Honors
Jordan Appelbaum, International Affairs, University Honors
Sara Shim, Political Science, University Honors
Bradenton
Caitlyn Cox, Anthropology, University Honors
Cape Canaveral
Guillermo Marr, Computer Science, Honors in the Major
Cocoa Beach
Maxwell Allen, Theatre, Honors in the Major
Crawfordville
Jacob Rardin, History, Honors in the Major
Sarah Toole, Public Health, University Honors
Dunedin
Issac Trujillo, Accounting; Management Information Systems, University Honors
Fruitland Park
Madelyn Luther, Editing, Writing and Media; Environment and Society, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Homestead
Alexander Perez, Chemistry, Honors in the Major
Indian Rocks Beach
Riley Vaughan, Management, University Honors
Inverness
Alyssa Farley, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors
Jacksonville
Kyle Beckstrom, Anthropology, University Honors
Amber Quindoza, Clinical Professions, University Honors
Key Biscayne
Madeline Bramson, Computer Science, University Honors
Lutz
Timothy Body, Finance, University Honors
Miami
Sasha Cejas, Finance, University Honors
Mia Cohen, Chemistry, University Honors
Ava Gonzalez, Psychology, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Robert Salstein, Psychology, University Honors
Monticello
Caroline Schroeder, Psychology, University Honors
Naples
Isabella Walford, Economics, University Honors
New Port Richey
Ava Deubel, Biological Science, University Honors
Oviedo
Quentin Adkins, Nursing, Honors in the Major
Kyle Skillington, Nursing, University Honors
Palm Beach Gardens
Paige Elkin, Information, Communication and Technology, University Honors
Palm Coast
Andrew Baumert, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major
Palm Harbor
Hannah Harring, Accounting; Finance, University Honors
Allyson May, Nursing, University Honors
Pensacola
Elisa Williamson, Psychology, University Honors
Ponte Vedra Beach
Lucas Bouquot, Finance, University Honors
Port Orange
Paris Lait, Ancient History, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Port Saint Lucie
Stacey Louima, Biological Science, Public Health, Honors in the Major
Safety Harbor
Kellan Kissinger, Editing, Writing and Media, University Honors
Saint Petersburg
Olivia DeForest, Finance, University Honors
Jack Jorgensen, Finance, University Honors
Aidan Smith, Economics, University Honors
Sarasota
Alanna Densmore, International Affairs, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Stuart
Justis Booth, Biochemistry, Honors in the Major
Tallahassee
Madison Drew, Nursing, University Honors
Madeline Johnson, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors
Valerie Johnstone, Psychology, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Nicole Kelly, Political Science, University Honors
Hannah Moncrieff, Anthropology, Honors in the Major
Mahathi Tallapragada, Biological Science, University Honors
Tampa
Sarah Hanerfeld, Hospitality and Tourism Management, University Honors
Saumya Kapur, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Honors in the Major
Robert Rice, Psychology, Honors in the Major
Isabella Yepez, Communication; Public Relations, University Honors
Vero Beach
William Godfrey, Finance, Real Estate, University Honors
West Palm Beach
Hyann Jimenez Ruiz, Psychology, University Honors
Weston
Daniela Portilla, Psychology, University Honors
Hayley Schermer, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, University Honors
GEORGIA
Atlanta
Carina Herrera, Digital Media Production, University Honors
Kingsland
Mikaylah Daigle, Nursing, University Honors
ILLINOIS
Edwardsville
Danielle Huene, Biological Science, University Honors
Oswego
Keira Griffin, Nursing, University Honors
KANSAS
Lawrence
Morgan Orozco, International Affairs, University Honors
MARYLAND
Sykesville
Elizabeth Agius, Clinical Professions, University Honors
MICHIGAN
Lansing
Anna Lee, Biological Science, University Honors
MINNESOTA
Eagan
Jane Zirnhelt, Media and Communication Studies, University Honors
NEW JERSEY
Aberdeen
Jake Perlowin, Political Science, University Honors
NEW YORK
Saratoga Springs
Quinn Ragan, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, University Honors
NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
Reece Shore, Nursing, University Honors
SOUTH CAROLINA
Fort Mill
Jordan Brown, International Affairs, University Honors
TENNESSEE
Nashville
Mira Scannapieco, Economics, University Honors
Colin Stanwood, Biochemistry, Honors in the Major
TEXAS
Houston
Carrick Munro, Economics, University Honors
VIRGINIA
Richmond
Sydney Greiner, Political Science, University Honors
CHINA
Changsha
Luqian Li, Media and Communication Studies, Honors in the Major