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CAC Recognizes Students at Awards Ceremony

By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing

Central Arizona College students were recognized for their outstanding academic and co-curricular achievements during a recent awards ceremony. Additionally, Dr. Elizabeth Baroi was named Faculty of the Year and was recognized for demonstrating excellence in instruction, leadership, and a passion for helping students learn.

Following is a listing of the award recipients:

Zhilong Zhu, Tutor of the Year

Alejandro Garcia, Outstanding Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Student

Stacey Heanes, Welding Student of Excellence

Blake Smith, Welding Student of Excellence

Micah Calv, Student Excellence of History

Nathaniel Marrufo, Student Excellence of History

Ashlyn Griswold,  Communications Capstone Honor

Mackenzie Williams, Communications Capstone Honor

William Ross, Communications Capstone Honor

Emilee Thompson, Communications Capstone Honor

Anna Marie Dennis, Communications Studies Outstanding Student

Olivia Slater, Excellence in Literature

Allston Latimer, Excellence in Literature

Lincoln Lambert, Excellence in Literature

Perla Ramirez, Excellence in English

Tyler Job, Excellence in English

Raquelle Altamirano, EIT Student Excellence Award

Griselda Sanchez, Outstanding Vocal Music Student

Elian Zuniga, Outstanding Instrumental Music Student

Sean Spallinger, Liminal Myth of Representation al Aesthetics

Elizabeth Robbin, Recognition of Lifting our Existence to a Higher Level by the Beauty and Inspiration of Unique Creative Talent

Brianna Muhs, Outstanding Digital Media Arts Student

Tiffany McClellan, Outstanding Digital Media Arts Student

Lincoln Lambert, Excellence in Education

Jesica Whitney, Academic Achievement Educator Prep Program

Bridgette Price, Outstanding Student Educator Prep Program

Heather Moore, Outstanding Student Elementary Education Program

Evelyn Tyler, The Emerging ECE Professional

Michelle Hill, The Cheryl Foster Outstanding ECE Student

Marina Ramirez, Victoria Young-Chiverton Aspiring ECE Professional

Dung Do, Outstanding Student in Biological Sciences

Elizabeth Maziarka, Outstanding Student in Physical Sciences

Rebecca Hurtado Olivera, Outstanding Student in Engineering

Tanner Holland, Outstanding Business Student of the Year

Khanh Huynh, Outstanding Business Student of the Year

Brianda Alvarez, Academic Excellence in Math

Emma Moorehouse, SMC Excellence in Math

Janice Smith, SMC Math Student of the Year

Julian Campos, Outstanding Mathematics Student of the Year

Nima Feili, Outstanding Mathematics Student of the Year

Karrin Klosterboer, Aspiring Student Leader

Quintine Brown, Outstanding Honors/PTK Member

Jaymie Lee, PTK Outstanding Chapter Officer

Teresa Smith, PTK Outstanding Chapter Officer

Tiffany McClellan, Outstanding Honors/PTK Student of the Year

Anna Maria Dennis and Langston Donald were recognized as the graduation speakers at the May 10, 2024 commencement ceremonies.