MILWAUKEE, WI - On Thursday, May 1, Wisconsin Lutheran College held its annual Honors Convocation in the Chapel, where scholarships and special awards were given to recognize students from nearly every academic program. Dr. Rebecca Parker Fedewa was the faculty speaker at the event.

Congratulations to the following students who were honored this year:

Krueger Family Accounting Merit Scholarship: Jeremy Tanck
Awarded to support, acknowledge, encourage, and promote a junior or senior student who desires to enter the field of accounting, based on input from the accounting faculty.

Herbert O. Fleischer Memorial Scholarship: Mikolaj Amaya-Owerczuk
Presented to recognize and encourage an outstanding sophomore biology major.

Lauren Evan Montoure Teske, DDS, MS Scholarship: Allison Grooms
Awarded to support, acknowledge, encourage, and promote a junior or senior female biology major who plans to pursue graduate studies in the health sciences, with preference given to someone who is interested in a career in dentistry.

Cheri Metzger Women in Business Scholarship: Isabella Morgan
Awarded to support, acknowledge, encourage, and promote a junior or senior female student majoring in the field of business, who is chosen by a business faculty committee based on a submitted essay.

Mary Heins Scholarship for Excellence in Communication: Jenna Wichmann
Presented to a communication or communicative arts major who maintains a minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major; demonstrates exemplary writing, public speaking, classroom leadership, and interpersonal skills; and demonstrates a commitment to Christian servant leadership on campus, in church, or in the community.

Didaskalos Award: Ellen Amundson, Lydia Drake
Presented to an education major who demonstrates concern for student achievement and welfare, desire for ongoing learning, and personal Christian values.

English Scholarship: Haley Henning
Awarded to support, acknowledge, encourage, and promote an English major who will be a junior or senior and who demonstrates academic excellence in this field of study.

Renaissance Award: Elysa Neal
Presented to a multi-dimensional scholar citizen and English major whose contribution to English courses and the larger community is outstanding.

Dan and Lisa Leffel Award in History: Tyrese Smith
Presented to support, acknowledge, encourage, and promote students who choose to enter the history field.

Glen and Beth Thompson History Scholarship: John Varga
Awarded to support, acknowledge, encourage, and promote students who choose to major and minor in history, as recommended by the history faculty.

Melvin and Marion Meyer Human Social Services Scholarship: Grace Adickes
Presented to a full-time human social services major who consistently demonstrates servant leadership through serving the needs of others.

Freshman Honors in Mathematics Award: Ellie Ericson, Josh Haines, Vance Havemeier, Kirstin Neuwirth
Presented to students for outstanding performance during their freshman year in mathematics courses at the level of Calculus 1 or higher.

Nicolas Bourbaki Award: Connal Meinertz
Presented to a student majoring in mathematics who has demonstrated the potential for excellence in mathematics.

Golden Lyre Award: Joseph Mastopietro
Awarded in recognition of talent and contributions to the programs of the music department of Wisconsin Lutheran College. 

Cantabile Award: Elliana Engel, Michael Kuether
Presented to a student who has demonstrated leadership and excellence in the choral program at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Fanfare Award: Lauren Butler
Presented to a student in recognition of musical talent and contributions to the music department in the area of instrumental music.

Nurse Pioneer Award: Jack Persike
Presented to a nursing student who has demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics: growth in time in program, self-directed; professional, maturity; exemplary character, servant leadership.

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society: Olivia Christensen, Caitlin Johnson, Camille Juga, Molly Landwehr, Faith Ottens, Alethia Schmidt
Recognition for those nursing students who have been invited to become a member of the Honor Society. Eligibility for invitation to the society includes nursing students who have demonstrated professionalism, leadership, and academic integrity during their undergraduate experience.

Future Nursing Leader Award Nominee: Brynn Williams
Nursing schools in Wisconsin annually nominate a graduating student for the Future Nursing Leader Award, which is sponsored by the Wisconsin Nurses Association. The student must have demonstrated leadership qualities, served as a mentor to other students, participated in community activities, made a significant contribution to their school, and been active in the school’s Student Nurses’ Association.

Kepler Award in Physics: Richard Hill
Presented to a student who is pursuing a major or minor in physics and who exhibits virtues of the intellect and of character.

Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society: Trevor Hoffman, Lydia Rodrigues, Mackenna Kading
Presented to eligible WLC juniors and seniors who illustrate academic achievement by virtue of meeting three criteria: have completed at least half the credits required for the baccalaureate degree, have completed at least 10 semester-credits of work in political science-related courses including at least one upper-division course with an average grade of B or higher in those courses, and have achieved an overall GPA placing them in the top third of their class.

Servant Leader in Psychology Scholarship: Marin Schibbelhut
Awarded to a psychology major who has demonstrated Christ-centered servant leadership in WLC-sponsored service projects and is an active participant in WLC Psycho-Social Club. 

Dolores E. Rudolph Endowed Scholarship: Noah Micheel, Maureen Habben
Awarded to a sophomore or junior who has declared a sport and exercise science major, has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and has shown commitment in the classroom. 

Meyer Family Scholarship: Jose Argueta
Awarded to a sophomore or junior who has maintained a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher, has declared either a coaching minor or sport and exercise science major, and has displayed excellence in either of these academic areas. 

Ray and Denise Terrell Scholarship: Jesse Kelley
Awarded to a declared sport and exercise science major. The candidate must be a sophomore or junior and have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.

Willems-Kuehl Scholarship: Rachel Stahmann
Awarded to a declared sport and exercise science major. The candidate must be a junior or senior and have maintained a 3.2 GPA through five semesters.

Jan Nelson Gompper Award for Excellence in Theatre Performance: Lucas Carter
Presented to a graduating theatre major who has demonstrated exemplary commitment to his or her development as an actor through a professional approach in the classroom, rehearsals, and performances; with self-motivation pushing creativity, taking risks, and exhibiting a visible Christian character.

Jay Sierszyn Award for Excellence in Theatre Arts: Jake Helmrick
Presented to a graduating theatre major who has demonstrated and developed a voracious appetite for multiple areas of theatre knowledge and experience and a driving desire for inquiry and exploration, and whose contribution to activities in the classroom, studio, shop, and stage has been exemplary.

Roger Fleming Senior Scholar Athlete Award: Isaiah Herried, Alethia Schmidt
Presented to a graduating senior who over at least seven semesters has maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.4, earned at least two varsity letters in a specific sport, and demonstrated Christian leadership on campus.

Christian Leadership Certificate: Emma Strohm, Gabriella Miller, James Biedenbender, Katie Brown, Kaylee Cadeau, Laura Kvidt, Laura Zank, Madison Kruschel, Melissa Tonn, Miranda Franz, Robert Jenewein, Sam Wietrzny, Trinity Valleau, Karina Qualmann, Lydia Drake, Ella Borgwardt 
Awarded to graduating seniors who successfully completed the Christian Leadership Certificate Program, recognizing their commitment to Christian servant leadership with excellence.

Sharon A. Schoeneck Christian Women's Leadership Scholarship: Johanna Andreae, Mercedes Rzepkowski
Awarded to acknowledge, encourage, and promote the tremendous talents of our young Christian women.

WLC Alumni Scholarship: Alexandra Gabb
Presented to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence, co-curricular involvement, and Christian character.

Gary and Sandra Greenfield Christian Leadership Scholarship: Josie Matiash, Isabella Morgan, Jayden Bauer
Presented to a student who has displayed exemplary Christian leadership, as demonstrated to us by the college's first full-time president and his wife.

Student Commencement Speaker: James Biedenbender
Nominated by the faculty and chosen by classmates.