Mississippi College Hosts 7th Annual Student Experience Awards Gala
MC honors student leaders, organizations and community partners for service and campus impact
Mississippi College recognized outstanding student leaders, organizations and community partners at its 7th annual Student Experience Awards Gala on April 27 in Anderson Hall. Hosted by Jonathan Ambrose, vice president for student experience and dean of students, the event celebrated students who exemplify MC’s mission through leadership, service and campus engagement.
“Tonight is one of my truly favorite events on campus because we stop to celebrate and honor our students and individuals from our campus and community,” Ambrose said. “Each year, we are grateful for the partners, with students and organizations who commit themselves to the continued advancement of the vision and mission of Mississippi College. The awards of excellence have been created to recognize these groups and individuals.”
Among the evening’s top honors, Reed Travelstead and Maddie Ann Storey were named Mr. and Miss MC for embodying the ideal MC student. Five seniors were inducted into the Hall of Fame — Brandon Welch, Brinley Sullivan, Hannah Hinckley, Caroline Cook and Charlie Hight — recognizing their contributions to campus life throughout their time at MC. Brinley Sullivan received the Scott-Swor Founders Award, one of MC’s highest distinctions.
Other seniors were also honored with the Senior Awards of Excellence in Leadership, recognizing students who have shown leadership on campus by demonstrating commitment to the mission of MC. Winners included Grace Archer, Anne Bigley, Ruthie Bischoff, Rylee Grace Davis, Mary Frances Duncan, Reece Gibson, Nathan Heard, Travis Jefferson, Beth Johnson, Darcy Jones, Judah Land, Landon Maughon, Paul Michaelis, Rachel Regan, Hannah Beth Spencer, Maddie Ann Storey, Grey Thompson, Reed Travelstead and Garrett Viator.
Underclassmen were also honored for their campus involvement. The Freshman Male of the Year Award was given to Seth Dorroh, and the Freshman Female of the Year Award was given to Lillian Deluca. Many other freshmen received Spirit of MC Awards for fostering a positive on-campus atmosphere. Winners included Anna Adkins, Caitlin Alfonso, Emma Arnold, Caleb Beeker, Nathan Carraway, Zoey Corales, Lydia Dean, Kate Gibson, Paula Jimenez, Thatcher Jones, James Knighton, Lauren Land, Eli McReynolds, Jay Myers and Ella Trowbridge.
“This award reflects what we try to give back to MC,” Ella Trowbridge, a Spirit of MC Award winner, said. “Mississippi College is a really special, sweet place, and it’s really my way of giving back to a campus that has given so much to me.”
Additional recognitions included the Student Organization Award of Excellence, the Student Organization Advisor of the Year, Club of the Year, Tribe of the Year and the Community Partner of the Year.
The Student Government Association received the Student Organization Award of Excellence, highlighting its work providing a 24-hour study space, making changes to the campus laundry system and encouraging interest in the school’s athletic programs. The Student Organization Advisor of the Year was Daniel White. Club of the Year and Tribe of the Year were awarded to Kokoa Men’s Service Club and Laguna Social Tribe, respectively. The Clinton Public School District was awarded Community Partner of the Year.
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