College of Education and Human Sciences presents 2022-23 Freshman Awards

Friday, April 21, 2023

Media Contact: Christy Lang | Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-9740 | christy.lang@okstate.edu

The Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences celebrated 2022-2023 Freshmen Award winners during an April 13 event held in the Great Hall of the Nancy Randolph Davis building. Students were recognized in the areas of service, leadership, research, academics and perseverance in their first year at OSU.

A full list of award winners:

Advisor’s Choice Award

Academic advisors and first-year seminar instructors selected these students based on tenacity, compassion and demonstrated potential.

Dylan Armstrong, Applied Exercise Science

Sarah England, Applied Exercise Science

Tessa Fasching, Elementary Education

AJ Frizzell, Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Lauryn Huey, Fashion Design

Michael Kelly, Professional Pilot

Hannah Lindeman, Aviation Management

Paula Lopez-Guzman, Elementary Education

Zeb Kelly, Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Jaiden Marr, Public Health

Bryan Medrano, Applied Exercise Science

Katey Murphy, Interior Design

Rachel Owen, Dietetics

Paige Seknicka, Interior Design

Kyla Taylor, Elementary Education

Allie Willison, Applied Exercise Science

Ambassador’s Choice Award

Recognizes students who have shown dedication to the college, the university and the broader community.

Ty Kuehl, Professional Pilot

BreAnna Peeper, Elementary Education

Outstanding Freshman Researcher

Recognizes a student for achievement in research.

Rebekah Cleary, Elementary Education

Standout Service Award

Recognizes a student who selflessly donates time to better the campus and community.

Kate Coffee, Nutritional Sciences/Allied Health

Academic Achievement Award

Recognizes a student who flourished academically.

Olivia Napier, Fashion Design

Outstanding Leader Award

Recognizes a student who invests in those around them, leads by example and inspires change.

Kate Dillon, Nutritional Sciences/Allied Health

Ace of Initiative Award

Recognizes a student who takes initiative and demonstrates leadership.

Aidan Grant, Professional Pilot

Perseverance Award

Recognizes a student who perseveres and gives maximum effort in challenging circumstances

Madison Metzger, Applied Exercise Science

Cowboy Spirit Award

Recognizes a student who lives the Cowboy Code.

Ginna Buller, Elementary Education

Nancy Randolph Davis Award

Recognizes a student dedicated to inclusion and who carries on Nancy Randolph Davis’ trailblazing spirit.

Allie Garcia, Applied Exercise Science

Freshman of the Year Award

Recognizes a student who made the most of their freshman year through volunteer work, academic success, a positive attitude and high character.

Faith Wood, Recreational Therapy