Almost 25 Averett University students were recently honored for their academic achievement during the 2021-2022 academic year. The University’s annual Honors Recognition Program was held Tuesday, April 12, in Pritchett Auditorium in the Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center.
The program opened with Averett President Dr. Tiffany Franks sharing her thoughts and congratulations for each student’s achievements, and all they have endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Tonight’s event is one that I absolutely love each year, because when we walk away at the conclusion of the ceremony, we will have celebrated the very best of what Averett University does,” Franks said.
She went on to explain that the celebration was not only for academic achievement, but also for the students’ resiliency as well.
“Students, we salute you all for going the extra mile, for pushing yourselves to achieve, for accomplishing things you may never have imagined for yourselves, and for doing it with what must have seemed like endless changes in the game plan,” Franks said. “And let us all remember — none of this has been a solitary process, especially in the face of the pandemic.”
Department and program awards were then presented to students who earned them. Those students and their awards are in alphabetical order by last name:
Elizabeth Arquiett 2021-2022 Equestrian Studies Academic Honors Award
Anna Ewing 2021-2022 Outstanding Student in English Award
Saige Johnson 2021-2022 Highest Grade Point Average in Nursing Award