{"id":4978,"date":"2012-11-15T11:45:10","date_gmt":"2012-11-15T18:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stage.headlessnauedu-b6hgdzckfdgxgzhe.westus-01.azurewebsites.net\/?p=4978"},"modified":"2012-11-15T15:12:03","modified_gmt":"2012-11-15T22:12:03","slug":"gold-axe-fall-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/gold-axe-fall-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Exemplary grads celebrated at Gold Axe ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Fall<\/p>\n

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

\"FallMissy Hoffman, Francisco Naranjo Jr. <\/strong>and Sarah Tang<\/strong>, <\/strong>pictured at right, were singled out among 19 students receiving the coveted Gold Axe Award for their achievements. The three also received the prestigious President\u2019s 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\u2019s Prize, considered the highest student recognition from the university. After reviewing all the Gold Axe nominations, a universitywide committee makes its recommendations to President John Haeger,<\/strong> who then selects the President\u2019s Prize winners.<\/p>\n

Also at the reception, six students were named as Distinguished Seniors by their college.<\/p>\n

\"FallPictured at right are journalism\/ merchandising major\u00a0Alexa DuMity<\/strong>\u00a0for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences;\u00a0art education major Jessalyn Carpino<\/strong> for the College of Arts and Letters; hotel and restaurant management\/accountancy major\u00a0Allison Wiltfong<\/strong>\u00a0for The W.A. Franke College of Business;\u00a0early childhood education major Marisa Wong Byrnes<\/strong> for the College of Education; and geology major Sarah Bremmer<\/strong> for the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences. Not pictured is public health major Martina Guy<\/strong> for the College of Health and Human Services.<\/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<\/strong>,\u00a0Rene Munoz <\/strong>and David Slipher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\"Matthew
Matthew Bovyn<\/strong>
Physics and Mechanical Engineering
Stephen Tegler<\/em>, Physics and Astronomy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Heather
Heather Davis<\/strong>
Mechanical Engineering
Brent Nelson<\/em>, Engineering<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Daniel
Daniel Driss<\/strong>
History
Andrew Griffin<\/em>, Veterans Affairs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Sariah
Sariah Faith<\/strong>
Computer Information Systems
Mandy Dang<\/em>, Computer Information Systems<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Nathania
Nathania Garcia<\/strong>
Sociology
T. Mark Montoya<\/em>, Ethnic Studies<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Missy
Missy Hoffman<\/strong>
Accountancy
Kathe Shinham<\/em>, Accounting<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"John
John Hunt<\/strong>
Secondary Music Education
Edith Copley<\/em>, Director of Choral Studies<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Catherine
Catherine Hunter<\/strong>
Elementary Education
Emilie Rodger<\/em>, College of Education<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Haley
Haley Lawrence<\/strong>
Physical Education
Ellen Larson<\/em>, Health Sciences<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Alysyn
Alysyn Leonard<\/strong>
Secondary Art Education
Pamela Stephens<\/em>, Art Education<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Francisco
Francisco Naranjo Jr.<\/strong>
Instrumental Music Education
Frank Scott<\/em>, Piano Studies<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Brianna
Brianna Oliphant<\/strong>
Psychology
Andrew Walters<\/em>, Psychology<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Andres
Andres Preciado<\/strong>
Elementary and Special Education
Patricia Peterson,<\/em> College of Education<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Samantha
Samantha Roan<\/strong>
Psychology and Sociology
Andrew Gardner<\/em>, Psychology<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Arianne
Arianne Rogers<\/strong>
Biology
Maribeth Watwood<\/em>, Biological Sciences<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Richard
Richard Schweichler<\/strong>
Music Education
Linda Stamer<\/em>, School of Music<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Marina
Marina Smith<\/strong>
Nursing
Jason Bradley<\/em>, Nursing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Sarah
Sarah Tang<\/strong>
Biomedical Sciences\/ Economics
Kiisa Nishikawa<\/em>, Biological Sciences<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Brandon
Brandon Williams<\/strong>
Secondary Education\/History and Social Studies
Rick Brandel<\/em>, Student Life<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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