Business students applauded for academic performance: IU Kokomo: Indiana University
KOKOMO, Indiana – Indiana University Kokomo School of Business faculty and staff saluted undergraduate and graduate students for their success in the classroom at their annual awards ceremony on Monday (May 6) in Havens Auditorium.
Dean Chittibabu Govindarajulu welcomed the students and their guests, thanking them for the support that made their achievements possible. Faculty led the way in recognizing outstanding student award winners as well as scholarship and award recipients.
Alexis Pier, Kokomo, was happy to celebrate her successful college experience.
“It’s definitely nice to celebrate and actually be here to be recognized,” she said, adding that her 2020 high school graduation had few in-person activities because of COVID.
“It’s nice to have a real closure to the school year,” she said.
After graduating with highest distinction, Pier is working for Creative Financial Designs in financial planning and marketing.
Ethan Wilcox, Greentown, enjoyed being selected as an outstanding student in business and being honored by his faculty.
“The teachers taught us well,” he said. “They made my academic career a success.”
Wilcox began his career at Community First Bank, working as a credit analyst.
Outstanding student award winners include:
Master of Business Administration: (MBA): H. Parker Woods, Tipton
Master of Public Management (MPM): Syenna Powell, Kokomo
Bachelor of Applied Science: Amber White, Kokomo
Bachelor of Business Administration: Katiara McConnell, Indianapolis
Bachelor of Business Science: Accounting: Sara Penrod, Russiaville
Bachelor of Science in Business: Finance: John Wasmuth, Kokomo
Bachelor of Science in Business: Human Resources: Gracie Tucker, Elkhart
Bachelor of Science in Business: Management: Ethan Wilcox, Greentown
Bachelor of Science in Business: Marketing: Katlin Garner, Noblesville
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism: Lilly Parker, Kokomo
Bachelor of Public Administration: Patrick Simpson, Noblesville
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management: Larissa O’Rourke, Milton, Wisconsin
Honor cord recipients included:
Honored with Distinction: Joshua Dickenssheet, Marion; Daniel Kasten, Winamac
Honored with High Distinction: Owen Myers, Kokomo
Honorees with greatest distinction: Sophie Galloway, Alexander Leicht, Alexis Pier, Alyvia Smith, Amber White, Kokomo; Mallory Johnson, Lafayette; Alexis Hewitt, Lizton; Jordan Hostetler, Logansport; Katlin Garner, Noblesville; Kelsey Morgan, Peru; Sara Penrod, Russiaville
Senior ropes: Andrew Meriwether, Shoals; Brian Settles, Kokomo
Recognized business student organization officers include:
Accounting and Finance Club: Kali Rhine, Peru; President; Jethro Parado, Kokomo; vice president; Sara Penrod, Russiaville, treasurer; Ben Zink, Rossville, treasurer; Lydia Wente, Noblesville, director of operations; Gunnar Lashure, Kokomo, director of marketing; Trevor White, Kokomo, director of relations; Sophia Davidson, Greenwood, director of recruitment; Austin Ramirez, Kokomo, student advisor
Entrepreneurship Club: Alexis Pier, Kokomo, president; Kameron Waldrep, Anderson; recruitment director
Human Resources Student Association: Katiara McConnell, Indianapolis, president; Desmon Williams, Kokomo, vice president; Ethan Thatcher, Kokomo, director of finance and compliance; Brylee Riebe, Kokomo, director of engagement and recruitment; and Fama Ndao, West Lafayette, director of marketing
Student Marketing Club: Sarah Napier, Kokomo, president; Emma Sparano, Westfield. vice president; Samuel Bowlby, Kokomo, director of marketing
Women in Business Club: Jennifer Hernandez, Kokomo. President; Anahi Hernández, Frankfurt; vice president; Brianna Smitley, Kokomo, chief financial officer; Maroua Kedendel, Fishers, director of operations; Adora Jones, Kokomo, director of recruitment; Kali Reno, Peru; Marketing director; Sarah Napier, Kokomo. Cougar Closet Coordinator
Education is key at Indiana University Kokomo.
