{"id":2494,"date":"2012-04-18T05:14:12","date_gmt":"2012-04-18T12:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www2.nau.edu\/news-p\/wordpress\/?p=2494"},"modified":"2012-10-31T13:43:40","modified_gmt":"2012-10-31T20:43:40","slug":"outstanding-seniors-earn-high-honors-at-gold-axe-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/outstanding-seniors-earn-high-honors-at-gold-axe-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Outstanding seniors earn high honors at Gold Axe Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SpringLumberjack pride was worth its weight in gold at a reception Tuesday night where dozens of graduating seniors were recognized for their contributions to Northern Arizona University.<\/p>\n

Jessalyn Carpino<\/strong>,\u00a0Dennis Kan<\/strong>,\u00a0Mary Zuniga <\/strong>and\u00a0Andrew Sarracino,<\/strong> pictured right, were singled out among 45 students receiving the coveted Gold Axe Award for their achievements. The four also received the prestigious President’s Prize for their exemplary leadership, academic excellence and service to the NAU community.<\/p>\n

The awards were announced at the Gold Axe and Distinguished Seniors awards banquet at the High Country Conference Center.<\/p>\n

The tradition of the Gold Axe Award dates back to 1933, a year after the student body adopted the axe as the symbol for Lumberjack athletics. It was then that NAU adopted the tradition of awarding small gold axe pins to outstanding members of the student body. To this day, the gold axe pin is considered the official emblem of the Associated Students of NAU and is presented each semester to recognize students\u2019 outstanding achievements and distinguished service to the university and the greater community.<\/p>\n

Students selected for a Gold Axe Award also are eligible for the President’s Prize, considered the highest student recognition from the university. After reviewing all the Gold Axe nominations, a universitywide committee makes its recommendations to President\u00a0John Haeger<\/strong>, who then selects the President’s Prize winners.<\/p>\n

\"DistinguishedAlso at the reception, six students were named as Distinguished Seniors by their college. Pictured at right are marketing, finance and management major Pascal K. Tang<\/strong>\u00a0for The W.A. Franke College of Busines; mechanical engineering major\u00a0Adam Yoder\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>for the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences; advertising major\u00a0Chelsea Bednarz<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences;\u00a0<\/strong>elementary education major\u00a0Damon McHenry<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>for the College of Education; dental hygiene major\u00a0Laurel George Hargis<\/strong>\u00a0for the College of Health and Human Services; and\u00a0Hayley Fenton<\/strong>, English, political science and history major for the College of Arts and Letters.<\/p>\n

Below are this year\u2019s Gold Axe Award winners, along with the NAU faculty or staff member the students named as having the most significant impact on them during their undergraduate career.<\/p>\n

Photos by Bianca Gonzalez and Rene Munoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\"Nathan
Nathan Alcorn<\/strong>
Journalism
Sara Jean Gilbert, Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Emily
Emily Appleton<\/strong>
Psychology
Andy Walters, Psychology<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Bianca
Bianca Borbeck<\/strong>
Anthropology
Michael Vasquez, Anthropology<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Christine
Christine Brunson<\/strong>
Social Work
Jamie Patton, Multicultural Student Center<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Chelsea
Chelsea Byers<\/strong>
Political Science
Jennifer Musial, Women’s and Gender Studies<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Jessalyn
Jessalyn Carpino<\/strong>
Art Education
Pamela Stephens, School of Art<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Roberto
Roberto Cruz Esparza<\/strong>
Biology and Spanish
Jamie Patton, Multicultural Student Center<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Allyson
Allyson Cwiekowski<\/strong>
Biomedical Science
Andre Luciano, Athletics<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Briana
Briana Davis<\/strong>
Speech-Language Sciences and Technology
Shari Ross-Altarac, School of Communication<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Holly
Holly Frost<\/strong>
Political Science
Diana Ulrey, Athletics<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Christian
Christian Gonzalez<\/strong>
Psychology
Valeria Chase, Multicultural Student Center<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Ciarra
Ciarra Greene<\/strong>
Chemistry
Jani Ingram, Chemistry and Biochemistry<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Samantha
Samantha Harbison<\/strong>
Interdisciplinary Studies
Ulysses Campos, Residence Life<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Laurel
Laurel George Hargis<\/strong>
Dental Hygiene
Tricia Moore, Dental Hygiene<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Kristen
Kristen Hughes<\/strong>
Spanish and English
Katie Sheridan, Honors<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Chase
Chase Hunt<\/strong>
Public Relations
Art Farmer, Student Life<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Maria
Maria Hunter<\/strong>
Criminal Justice
Rebecca Maniglia, Criminology and Criminal Justice<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Megan
Megan Hunter<\/strong>
Psychology
Traci Harvey, Multicultural Student Center<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Janet
Janet Imonode<\/strong>
Public Health
Deborah Harris, Student Life<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Sara
Sara Johnston<\/strong>
Women’s and Gender Studies and Sociology
Karla Hackstaff, Women’s and Gender Studies<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Faith
Faith Kagwa<\/strong>
Political Science and Sociology
Pete Yanka, Health and Learning Center<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Joseph
Joseph Kamper<\/strong>
Biomedical Science
Stan Lindstedt, Biological Sciences<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Dennis
Dennis Kan<\/strong>
Nursing
Wendy Wallace, Educational Support<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Bryan
Bryan Kimoto<\/strong>
Philosophy
Julie Piering, Philosophy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Quentin
Quentin Lee<\/strong>
Vocal Music
Judith Cloud, School of Music<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Eric
Eric MacLennan<\/strong>
Physics and Astronomy
David Trilling, Physics And Astronomy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Colleen
Colleen McGillicuddy<\/strong>
Elementary Education and Spanish
Bob Neustadt, Modern Language<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Damon
Damon McHenry<\/strong>
Elementary Education
James Manley, College of Education<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Lisette
Lisette Michaels<\/strong>
Speech-Language Pathology
William Culbertson, Health Sciences<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Yemile
Yemile Ojeda<\/strong>
Marketing and Spanish
Karen Schairer, Modern Language<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Chloe
Chloe Olson<\/strong>
Business Marketing
Rick Brandel, Student Life<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Deanna
Deanna Peterson<\/strong>
Dental Hygiene
Tricia Moore, Dental Hygiene<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Lauren
Lauren Price<\/strong>
Advertising and Public Relations
Daniel Foster, School of Communication<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Rebecca
Rebecca Rimsza<\/strong>
Biomedical Science
Glenn Hansen, Honors<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Kristina
Kristina Rodriguez<\/strong>
Biomedical Science
Jamie Patton, Multicultural Student Center<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Andrew
Andrew Sarracino<\/strong>
Management and Computer Information Systems
Daisy Purdy, Ethnic Studies<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Katie
Katie Shea<\/strong>
International Affairs and Political Science
Robyn Martin, Honors Program<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Noel
Noel Soma<\/strong>
Applied Indigenous Studies and Political Science
Kathleen Frank, Native American Cultural Center<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Samantha
Samantha Steuby<\/strong>
Anthropology
Rebecca Scarnati, School of Music<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Lauren
Lauren Talkington<\/strong>
International Relations and Business Economics
Wendy Campione
The W.A. Franke College of Business<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Kaitlin
Kaitlin Thompson<\/strong>
Political Science
Naomi Pinion, Politics and International Affairs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Erin
Erin Wendt<\/strong>
Choral Music Education\/Vocal Performance
Edith Copley, School of Music<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Hong
Hong Yu<\/strong>
Computer Information Systems
Pin Ng, The W.A. Franke College of Business<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Roxanne
Roxanne Zaad<\/strong>
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Christine Arazan, Criminology and Criminal Justice<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Mary
Mary Zuniga<\/strong>
Biology
Diane Stearns, Chemistry and Biochemistry<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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