May 08, 2018
(Midway, Ky.) – During the annual Joy Edwards Hembree Honors Program on April 19, Midway University recognized several students, faculty members and campus organizations for their outstanding achievements in the classroom and extra-curricular activities.
The event is named for the late Joy Edwards Hembree, a long-time Midway University Trustee who advocated for women and children.
“The annual Honors event is an important reminder of our purpose and a celebration of our students’ academic and social achievements,” said Dr. Mary Elizabeth Stivers, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Midway University.
Award recipients were (in order of presentation):
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- Dr. Cynthia Ryder, Outstanding Teacher Award
- Courtney Clark (Lexington, KY), Associate Degree Nursing Faculty Award for Academic Excellence
- Ashley Lewis (Lawrenceburg, KY), BSN Professional Excellence Award
- Sheila Griffeth (Lexington, KY), MSN Administration Track Award for Professional Excellence
- Shannon Jackson (Versailles, KY), MSN Education Track Award for Professional Excellence
- Velkys Montemayor Jordan, Health Care Administration Award
- Jasmine Valentine (Simpsonville, KY), Outstanding Biology Student Award
- Sergeant Daniel Truex (Lexington, KY), Outstanding Criminal Justice Student Award
- Cait Smith (Frankfort, KY), Outstanding English Student Award
- Michelle Clark (Sidney, OH), Outstanding Psychology Student Award
- Heather Ping (Somerset, KY), Outstanding Teacher Education Student Award
- Mike Johnson, Outstanding Master of Education Student Award
- Jarol Prado, Outstanding Mathematics Student Award
- Rachel Carter (Murfreesboro, TN), Outstanding Business Student Award
- Elizabeth Douglas, Outstanding Student in Equine Rehabilitation.
- Beverly Gartland (Essex, VT), Outstanding Student in Equine Management & Equine Science
- Christina Neira, Outstanding Sport Management Student Award
- Alexus Thornton (Frankfort, KY), Outstanding Student in Master of Business Administration
- Jeri Bogard, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society Honor Cords
- Tiffany Escartin, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society Honor Cords
- Alana Henderson, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society Honor Cords
- Carrie Isaacs, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society Honor Cords
- Peyton Johnson, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society Honor Cords
- Margaret (Maggie) Melton, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society Honor Cords
- Jasmine Valentine, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society Honor Cords
- Women’s Soccer, Athletic Team Impact Award
- Midway Horse Association (MHA), Student Organization Impact Award
- Callum Johnston (Lexington, KY), Excellence in Community Service Award
- Cameron Kincer (Neon, KY), Freshman Leadership Award
- Lynsey Doles (Ripley, TN), Freshman Leadership Award
- Kendra Legters (Bloomfield, NY), Midway Eagle Leadership Award
- Ellie Lyons (Shelbyville, KY), Midway Eagle Leadership Award
- Rashea Smith (Corbin, KY), Ruth Slack Roach Junior Scholar
- Katie Morgan (Georgetown, KY), Future Alumni