The Missouri Western Division of Student Affairs recognized students and student organizations that embody the university’s core values at the inaugural Student & Organization Achievement Recognition (SOAR) reception last week. The following students and organizations were recognized by the Division of Student Affairs for their achievements and contributions this year:

2019 Commencement Speakers:
Bailey Ketcham
Eugenia Wallace

Outstanding Student Organization Member:
Kim Leach, MWSU Geography Club

The Dr. Robert A. Vartabedian President’s Outstanding Leader:
Sarah Lee, National Association for Music Educators – Collegiate

Outstanding Student Organization Advisor:
Dr. Jordan Atkinson, Communications Club

Student Employee of the Year:
Destiny Redmond

Dean Hoff Outstanding Achievement Award:
Derek Neupauer (Freshman)
Mazzie Boyd (Sophomore)
Cecilia Tackett (Junior)
Teresa Flaugher (Senior)

New Program of the Year:
My Sigma Valentine, Phi Beta Sigma

Program of the Year:
Friendsgiving, Residential Life

Community Service Program of the Year:
Colors 4 Carson, Student Athlete Advisory Committee

Glenn Marion Community Service Award:
Phi Delta Theta

Spirit of the Griffon:
Missouri Western Soccer Club

Greek Week Champions:
Sigma Sigma Sigma

Fraternity of the Year:
Alpha Sigma Phi

Sorority of the Year:
Alpha Gamma Delta

Best New Student Organization:
MWSU Geography Club

Student Organization of the Year:
Organization of Student Social Workers

For more information about the event, please contact Dr. Vincent Bowhay, Career Development Director, at vbowhay@missouriwestern.edu.