OSU-Cascades names distinguished students
The Distinguished Student award is one of the top honors given at Oregon State University – Cascades. Recipients are selected by members of the faculty. The award recognizes a student from within each degree area in the current graduating class for outstanding achievement in academics and contribution to their field.
Distinguished Students consistently show a passion for learning and a dedication to their field of study and to the OSU-Cascades community. The Distinguished Student award was initiated in 2004. The listing below is by academic division.
ARTS AND SCIENCES
Undergraduate Programs
Art………………………………………………………………………………. Leah C. Anderson, Bend, Ore.
Biology………………………………………………………………………… Derick Hopper, Colville, Wash.
Liberal Studies – American Studies……………………………………. Suzie Gumm, Redmond, Ore.
Psychology…………………………………………………………………… Kevin Brent Reynolds, Castle Rock, Ore.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Undergraduate Programs
Business Administration………………………………………………….. Kaelyn Alida Costa, Bend, Ore.
Natural Resources………………………………………………………….. Shanti Murphy, Portland, Ore.
Tourism and Outdoor Leadership……………………………………… Alex Scagliotti, Bend, Ore.
HUMAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Undergraduate Programs
Human Development and Family Sciences………………………….. Deode L. Castro, Buffalo, N.Y.
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts Teaching – Elementary……………………………….. Jason Aaron Gruetzmacher, Redmond, Ore.
Master of Arts Teaching – Secondary…………………………………. Katherine AhSing Lyons, Encinitas, Calif.
Master of Science in Counseling……………………………………….. Monika Girszewska Castaeda, Szczecin, Poland
(Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
Master of Science in Counseling……………………………………….. Andrea Michelle DeSha, Bend, Ore.
(School Counseling)
The awards ceremony and reception will be held Saturday, June 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m in Cascades Hall. Henry Sayre, Distinguished Professor of Art History and a former leader of the campus will serve as emcee, and Vice President Becky Johnson will host a reception for the students, their families and others. The Distinguished Students will also be recognized at OSU-Cascades 12th Commencement Ceremony.
