The Building Construction Science Program held the Third Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet on Friday, May 10, 2013. Friends, supporters and alumni joined the students, faculty and guests for the event, held at The Ritz in West Point.
The event was sponsored by Billy Painter, Vice President for the Construction Division of Regions Insurance Group Inc.
The banquet honored scholarship and award recipients in the program as well as this year’s graduating seniors.
Class of 2013
Kyle Barnes
Matt Boehm
Trey Jacobs
Tashun Jones
Adam Moore
Mason Phillips
Chad Schwarzauer
Mark Simpson
Brad Smith
Luke Stoker
Tabitha Townsend
Adam Trautman
Bo Walters
Terrance Watson
Director’s Medallion
The recipient of the Director’s Medallion is a fourth-year student chosen by the faculty and director. Selection criteria include academic effort, participation, leadership abilities, strong moral character and a concern with the sustainability of the program. He or she must work diligently in the classroom, participate in BCS extracurricular activities and be a role model to students.
2013 Director’s Medallion Recipient: Bo Walters
Bo Walters, left, was the recipient of the 2013 Director’s Medallion. Walters stands with Dr. David C. Lewis, interim director.
Students of the Year
One student from each studio level is selected as the Student of the Year based on Academic Performance. The student with the highest Grade Point Average at the conclusion of the fall semester receives this award.
- First-Year: Jackson Parker
- Second-Year: Allie Salas, second-time recipient
- Third-Year: Devin Compher, third-time recipient
- Fourth-Year: Adam Moore , third-time recipient
Scholarship recipients are acknowledged at the banquet.
Scholarship Recipients
- Abbey Burnett Bridges Endowed Scholarship ($1,000): Devin Compher
- Associated Builders and Contractors Scholarship ($1,000): Joseph WItherspoon
- Hearin Foundation (renewal, $5,000 each): Savannah Harvey, Allie Salas
- Boral Bricks Scholarships ($1,000 each): Savannah Harvey, Josh Moore
- Chip & Jennifer Crane Endowed Scholarship ($1,000): Josh Rushing
- Kline Mechanical Systems Annual Scholarship ($1,000): Owen McVitty
- State Board of Contractors Scholarship ($2,000): Owen McVitty
- State Board of Contractors Scholarships ($1,000): Josh Moore and Josh Rushing