MILWAUKEE, WI - On Thursday, April 30, 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. Rev. Dr. Wade Johnston, associate professor of theology and history, was the faculty speaker at the event (pictured below).

Congratulations to the following students who were honored this year:

Krueger Family Accounting Merit Scholarship
Sommer Krull
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
Abigail Pieper
Presented to recognize and encourage an outstanding sophomore biology major.

Lauren Evan Montoure Teske, DDS, MS Scholarship
Alaena Zastrow
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
Alise Heinrich
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
Emily Weigand
Presented to a communication 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
Mia Schaser and Teagan Selle (both pictured with faculty at top of page)
Presented to an education major who demonstrates concern for student achievement and welfare, desire for ongoing learning, and personal Christian values.

English Scholarship
Madelyn Vanderhoof
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
Haley Henning
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 or minor in history, as recommended by the history faculty.

Melvin and Marion Meyer Human Social Services Scholarship 
Shavaria Jones
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
Will Kesting and Natalie Schumann
Presented to students for outstanding performance during their freshman year in mathematics courses at the level of Calculus 1 or higher.

Nicolas Bourbaki Award
Ryan Henning
Presented to a student majoring in mathematics or mathematics education who has demonstrated the potential for excellence in mathematics.

Golden Lyre Award
Ellen Amundson (pictured)
Awarded in recognition of talent and contributions to the programs of the music department of Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Cantabile Award
Grace Hennen
Presented to a student who has demonstrated leadership and excellence in the choral program at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Fanfare Award
Nathaniel Frisque
Presented to a student in recognition of musical talent and contributions to the music department in the area of instrumental music.

Nurse Pioneer Award
Amia Harwood
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
Junior: Lillian Hanmann
Seniors: Jenna Bailey, Brynn Boche, Madelynn Crabtree, Sofia Dobberstein, Amia Harwood, Alaina Neumeister, Mary Jule Ruehrdanz, Lilian Schuetz, and Kayla Wigley
Recognition for 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
Caitlin Johnson
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
Henry Brown
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
Cullen Kidder
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.

Rising Star in Psychology Scholarship
Drew Brandt
Awarded to a a sophomore or junior psychology major who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher and shows exceptional promise in the field of psychology.

Servant Leader in Psychology Scholarship
Gisele Hengst
Awarded to a psychology major or minor who has demonstrated a heart for service and leadership. The candidate will have exhibited intellectual curiosity and commitment to academic growth in psychology, coupled with Christ-centered servant leadership through initiative, collaboration, or service in academic, campus, or community contexts.

Dolores E. Rudolph Endowed Scholarship
Noah Micheel, Taylor Pink, and Faith Smith
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
Judah Borgwardt
Awarded to a sophomore or junior who has maintained a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher, who 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
Henry Thorson
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 Family Scholarship
Alexa Dhein
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.

Theatre Endowed Scholarship
Anna Briggs
Presented to a declared theatre major or minor who has participated in at least three WLC Theatre productions, has a minimum GPA of 2.75, and has demonstrated servant leadership in the Theatre Department based on a submitted essay.

Roger Fleming Senior Scholar Athlete Award
Abuchi Osuala (pictured) and Kayla Wigley
Presented to a graduating senior who over at least seven semesters has maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4, earned at least two varsity letters in a specific sport, and demonstrated Christian leadership on campus.

Christian Leadership Certificate
Colin Amack, Emma Bock, Emily Brands, Sarah Frederick, Grace Hennen, Caitlin Johnson, Josie Matiash, Morgan Mlsna, Marin Schibbelhut, and Kimberly Schill
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
Sofia Mueller
Awarded to acknowledge, encourage, and promote the tremendous talents of our young Christian women.

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

Gary and Sandra Greenfield Christian Leadership Scholarship
Andy Elguero, Madison Luebke, and Connor Nahas (pictured)
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
Grace Hennen
Nominated by the faculty and chosen by classmates.