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IUK School of Business recognizes student achievement
By Danielle Rush
Communications Specialist, Indiana University Kokomo
The Indiana University Kokomo School of Business recognized the accomplishments of its students with its annual recognition ceremony Wednesday (May 7) in Havens Auditorium.
Dean Chittibabu Govindarajalu, faculty, and staff applauded outstanding students, honor cord recipients, honors program graduates, veterans, and student leaders during the program.
Chancellor Mark Canada welcomed students, along with their family and friends, saying their academic achievement is a testament to their determination and resilience.
“You have shown that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible,” he said. “You are the future leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who will shape the world of business and beyond. Your success is a source of inspiration for all of us, and it is a reminder of the incredible potential that lies within each of you.”
Outstanding Student award recipients included:
Outstanding Student in Bachelor of Applied Science: Tasnia Mahbub, Bloomington
Outstanding Student in Accounting: Jasmine Gomez, Michigantown
Outstanding Student in Finance: Nathan Driesen, Noblesville
Outstanding Student in Human Resources: Ethan Thatcher, Kokomo
Outstanding Student in Management: Brylee Riebe, Kokomo
Outstanding Student in Marketing: Kylie Antrim, Gaston
Outstanding Student in Business Administration: Dakota De La Rosa, Bloomington
Outstanding Student in Hospitality and Tourism: Lydia Wente, Noblesville
Outstanding Student in Public Administration and Health Management: Taylor Roesler, Kokomo
Outstanding Student in Sport and Recreation Management: Joseph Paul, Kokomo
Honor cord recipients included:
Highest distinction: Lilly Maple, Amboy; Kylie Antrim, Gaston; Tanner Walls, Hope; Jethro Parado and Taylor Roesler, Kokomo; Alexander Smith and Gavin Smith, Logansport; Parker Johnson, Macy; Nathan Driesen, Noblesville; Benton Zink, Rossville; Cody Ells, Sheridan; Olivia Boldry, Walton; and Kaitlynn McCoy, Westfield.
Student veterans earning medallions included: Allen Buck, Jr., Gas City; Matthew Miller, Peru; Muragizi Ndeba, Westfield; Casey Preece and Michelle Rawlins, Kokomo; and Alexander Smith, Logansport.
Honors program graduates included: Hope Jernigan, Indianapolis; and Victoria Reitmeyer, Evansville.
Student mentors recognized included Parker Bailey and Abby Heath, Amboy; Blakely Lake, Converse; Sandra Rodriguez, Fishers; Kylie Antrim, Gaston; Evan Kretz, Jarius Leeman, Sunny Patel, Brylee Riebe, and Ethan Thatcher, Kokomo; Hannah Hodgen, Monticello; Kali Rhine and Hayden Williamson, Peru; Kayden Pax and Chloe Schmidt, Russiaville; Cali Cummings, Seymour; Gannon Davis, Walton; and Jensen Huser, Westfield.
Business student organization officers recognized included:
• Accounting and Finance Club : Kali Rhine, president (fall)/student advisor (spring), Peru; Jethro Parado, vice president (fall)/president (spring), Kokomo; Benton Zink, treasurer (fall), Rossville; Simon Murray, treasurer (spring), Kokomo; Lydia Wente, director of operations, Noblesville; Gunnar Lashure, director of marketing, Kokomo; Sophia Davidson, director of recruitment; Greenwood; Austin Ramirez, student advisor, Carmel.
• Asian Student Union: Jennie Nguyen, president; Kokomo; Jillian LaRowe, vice president, Greentown; Jaden Son Truong, treasurer; Kokomo; Tony Li, secretary, Carmel.
• Entrepreneurship club: Kameron Waldrep, president; Anderson; Abby Heath, vice president, Amboy; Jayla Thomas, director of finance; Galveston; Jacob Scofield, secretary; Anderson; Zoe Sanders, director of recruitment, Peru; Eli Guest, director of operations, Kokomo.
• Human Resources Student Association: Desmon Williams, president; Kokomo; Zoe Sanders, vice president, Peru; Ethan Thatcher, director of finance & compliance, Kokomo; Brylee Riebe, director of engagement & recruitment, Kokomo; Cali Cummings, director of marketing, Seymour.
• Sports and Events Club: Ryan Spillman, president; Anderson; Clayton Miller, vice president; Kokomo; Trenton Messer, treasurer; Knox; Tanner Gibson, secretary, Kokomo.
• Women in Business Club: Anahi Hernandez, president; Frankfort; Sandra Rodriguez, vice president, Fishers; Jensen Huser, director of finance; Westfield; Skyah Birnell, director of operations; Kokomo; Thalia Regalado, director of recruitment; Frankfort; Cady Boaz, director of marketing, Swayzee.
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