Howard Payne University recently recognized 56 students for their academic achievements in the 2023-2024 school year. Award recipients represent majors, minors and other academic programs.
Abilene
Madison King, Honor Award in Spanish, Outstanding Student in Media Production
Ryleigh Watson, Outstanding Student in Media Production
Amarillo
Kyndali Duran, Outstanding Major in Allied Health Sciences
Austin
Samantha Euresti, Outstanding New All-level Teacher
Azle
Kellen McKee, Outstanding Student in General Biology, Outstanding Student in Organic Chemistry
Bangs
Abigail Poling, Outstanding Achievement in Theatre
Bellville
Alexandria Barnett, Outstanding Student in Mathematics, ASC Medal of Honor
Blue Ridge
Adrielle Sloan, Outstanding Lower Division Student in Communication
Bonham
Zoe Sprayberry, Outstanding Student in Christian Education
Bridgeport
Delaney Ingram, Honor Award in Social Work
Brookesmith
Shayna Oliver, Outstanding Lower Division Student in Biology
Brownwood
Madison Boggs, Honor Award in Criminal Justice
Bree Cason, Tami Pattillo Memorial Award
Maddison Cason, Outstanding Student in the School of Business
Hailey Clark, HPU Education Deans of Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas Preservice Educator of the Year
Isabel Clevenger, Outstanding Graduate in Biomedical Science
Victoriano Cooper, Outstanding Music Student
Jessica Feist, Honor Award in Social Work
Abigail Oines, Daisy Award (Junior)
Angela (Romero) Puente, Academic Excellence in Nursing (Junior)
Cisco
Silas Ingram, Outstanding Student in Youth Ministry
Cleveland
Nicole de la Houssaye, Outstanding Student in Mock Trial
Coleman
Kaitlyn Fought, Academic Excellence Award in English
College Station
Cyah Daniel, Outstanding Student in Moot Court
Comanche
Nicole Rivera, Outstanding Student in Christian Education, Outstanding Nontraditional Student
Decatur
Austin Griffin, Outstanding Student in Christian Studies
Deer Park
Cara Juergens, Outstanding Student in Children’s Ministry
Devine
Hannah Richard, Outstanding Researcher in Mathematics
Early
Tanner Benson, Paul J. Cunningham Memorial Award, ASC Medal of Honor
Nolan Godfrey, Outstanding Upper Division Student in Biology, Outstanding Student in Organic Chemistry
Emily Moran, Outstanding Upper Division Student in Biology
Linsey Piper, Outstanding New Elementary Teacher
Edgewood, New Mexico
Madison Tuck, Outstanding Student in Model United Nations, Honor Award in Psychology
Energy
Emily Hughitt, Outstanding Upper Division Student in Communication, Outstanding Student in Media Production
Fort Worth
Seth Bowman, Outstanding Scholar-Athlete
Friendswood
Sydney Ben, Outstanding Graduate in Biology
Glen Rose
Madison Dague, Outstanding Spanish Minor
Harker Heights
Tyra Oliver, Outstanding Student in General Biology
Hillsboro
Brooklin Calk, Daisy Award (Senior)
Horseshoe Bay
Hannah Jordan, Outstanding Student in Bible
Houston
Daniel Archer, Outstanding Student in Biblical Languages
Katy
Katelyn Turner, Honor Award in Spanish
Little River-Academy
Landon Ferree, Outstanding Major in Kinesiology
Midland
Brylee Awbrey, Outstanding Scholar-Athlete
Omaha, Arkansas
Landon Chenault, Outstanding Student in Government, Outstanding Student Speaker Bureau Member, Texas All-State Forensics Squad Honoree
Pflugerville
Emily White, Outstanding Student in History
Plainview
Alexis Lively, Outstanding Student in Youth Ministry, Outstanding Student in Christian Studies
Rising Star
Hannah McKenzie, Outstanding New Middle School Teacher
Robstown
Emily McClendon, Academic Excellence in Nursing (Senior)
Rockport
Rachel Baergen, Mattie Anderson Hale Scholarship
San Antonio
Vicente Castro, Outstanding Graduate in Computer Information Systems
Spicewood
Layton Pratt, Outstanding Student in Engineering Science
Temple
Laira Card, The Servant Artist Award
Michael Eckert, Outstanding Student in Marketing
Van Alstyne
Sarah Krusing, Outstanding Student in General Chemistry
Zephyr
Ashley Schimmel, Outstanding Lower Division Student in Biology