Central Arizona College Recognizes Outstanding Students and Faculty at All Campuses
Central Arizona College recently held Student Awards of Excellence events at each of the college’s campuses to recognize students for their outstanding academic and co-curricular achievements. Faculty of the Year were also named at each campus.
Following is a listing of the award recipients by campus:
Aravaipa Campus
Academic Excellence and Commitment to the Goal of Becoming a Teacher, Cheryl Chavez
Academic Plus Award, Allison Ballard, Cheyenne Carter, Demetria Carter, Emily Large, Frank Gallego, Iiana Goad, Jaden Gonzles, Karen Young, Laryssa Torrez, Latissia Garcia, Pauline Janaya Sanchez, Rhiannon Pacheco, Sasha Gutierrez, and Tina Salazar
All-Arizona Academic Team, Arcelia Avechuco Lopez
Excellence in Writing, Larissa Smith
Faculty of the Year, Samuli Rauhalammi
Most Engaged Student, Cheyenne Carter
Most Engaged Student, Sasha Gutierrez
Outstanding Part-Time Student, Frank Gallego
Outstanding Part-Time Student, Tina Salazar
Outstanding Student in Anatomy & Physiology, Laryssa Torrez
Outstanding Student in Biological Sciences, Daniel Bravo
Student Leader of the Year, Annette Estrada
Tutor of the Year, Michelle Kaufhold
Casa Grande Center
Perseverance through Persistence, Tiffany Bishop
District
2019 Graduation Speakers, Kaira Cortez & Ashley Keepers
Maricopa Campus
Academic Excellence, Elaine Cluff
All-Arizona Academic Team, Kelly L Myszewski
Distinguished Phi Theta Kappa Officer, Dylan Martin
Faculty of the Year, Christine Cook
Most Engaged Student, Rebekka Harris
Outstanding Math Student of the Year, Kenya Payne
Outstanding Part-Time Student, Angela Macias
Outstanding Returning Student, Abel Castañeda
Outstanding Student in Biological Sciences, Amber Dearstyne
Outstanding Student in Physical Sciences, Mitchell Allen
Tutor of the Year, Peggy Rider
Superstition Mountain Campus
Academic Excellence and Integrity to the Field of Education, Jacob Farrow
Academic Scholarship, Olivia Gastelo
All-Arizona Academic Team, Jayden Riedel
Distinguished Phi Theta Kappa Officer, Roxana Figiel
Excellence in Writing, Victoria Mitchell
Faculty of the Year, Stacie Kyhn
Most Engaged Student, Cheney Chumley
Outstanding First Year Student, Hana Allen
Outstanding Mathematics Student of the Year, Ehren Wittekind
Outstanding Student in Anatomy and Physiology, Hannah Ellis
Outstanding Student in Biological Sciences, Mckenna Allen
Outstanding Business Student, Scott Parsons
Student Leader of the Year, Megan Hardy
Student Veteran of the Year, Kelsey Kirchner
Signal Peak Campus
Academic and Athletic Excellence Award, Jason Nelson
All-Arizona Academic Team, Michaela Korges
Compassion, Dignity and Integrity in Pursuing a Career in Education and Teaching, Claudette Porchas
Distinguished Honors Student, Crystal Schleiff
Distinguished Phi Theta Kappa Officer, Ruben Ibarra
Emerging ECE Professional, Carol Ramos
Emerging ECE Professional, Leticia Santana
Excellence in English & Literature, Ravenna Hinojosa
Excellence in English & Literature, Charles Trei
Faculty of the Year, Dr. Liz Baroi
Most Engaged Student, Aerin Fulton
Outstanding First Year Student, Isabel Gallo
Outstanding Math Student of the Year, Jake Ogo
Outstanding Student in Biological Sciences, Andrew Rabe
Outstanding Student in Physical Sciences, George Wickowski
Outstanding Student in Skilled Trades, Colter Dorman
Outstanding Business Student Award, Courtney Newhall
Student Leader of the Year, Valeria Nieto
Student Veteran of the Year, Corey Nations
Tutor of the Year, Karen Garcia
Visual & Performing Arts Student of the Year, Jaren Hemphill
San Tan Campus
All-Arizona Academic Team, Sylvester “Tre” Howard, III
Cheryl Foster Outstanding ECE Student, Denna Reidhead
Culinary Student of Excellence Award, Jamie Brown
Excellence in English, Bryon Kouris
Excellence in Leadership and Community, Gerald Prendergast
Faculty of the Year, Dr. Sandra Rath
Most Engaged Student, Pablo Soltero
Outstanding First Year Student, Byron Kouris
Outstanding Math Student of the Year, Natalie King
Outstanding Student in Biological Sciences, Brandon Quam
Outstanding Student in Physical Sciences, Aren Lampman
Outstanding Student in Social & Behavioral Science, Heather Sego
PTK Student of the Year, Sylvester “Tre” Howard, III
Outstanding Business Student Award, Katie Gillespie
Student Leader of the Year, Kaira Cortez
Student Veteran of the Year, Morgan Weir
Tutor of the Year, Colleen Copeland
Virtual/Online Campus
Excellence in English and Literature, Skyler Wyly
Faculty of the Year, Samuli Rauhalammi
CAC extends their congratulations to all award recipients.
