The Distinguished Student award is one of the top honors given at OSU-Cascades. Thirteen degree candidates have been selected to receive the 2011 award. Recipients are selected by members of the faculty. The award recognizes a student from within each degree area in the current graduating class for outstanding achievement in academics and contribution to their field. Distinguished Students consistently show a passion for learning and a dedication to their field of study and to the OSU-Cascades community. The Distinguished Student award was initiated in 2004 and the 2011 honorees are:
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts Teaching Elementary: Ryan Anthony Wiggins, Bend
Master of Arts Teaching Secondary: Corey Patrick Taylor, Bend
Master of Science in Counseling (clinical mental health counseling): Joy Elaine Wilson, Bend
Master of Science in Counseling (school counseling): Amy Beth Gervais, Bend
Undergraduate Programs
Art: Britanny Jade Zendejas, Bend
Business: Jeffrey Bradford Gardner, Bend
Human Development and Family Sciences: Michael James Elzner, Bend
Liberal Studies: Stefanie Lee Perkins, Bend
Natural Resources: Timothy Franklin Ola Bemrose, Redmond
Tourism and Outdoor Leadership:Kelly Christine Pence, Bend
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
Undergraduate Programs
General Science: Kara Lynn Thoburn, Bend
General Social Science:Rachel M. Vora, Bend
Psychology:Kelly Smith Collins, Bend
A reception will be held in the award recipients' honor on Saturday, June 11, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Henry Sayre, Distinguished Professor of Art History and a former leader of the campus will serve as emcee. Former senator and attorney Neal Bryant, OSU-Cascades 10th Commencement speaker, will offer remarks.