Photo by Mark Feuerborn
Kentucky Derby Style
lap around the horse track. The table
either big floppy hats and summer
dresses or slacks and a bow-tie.
with the most laps when time was up,
Several students received awards at
won.
Senior Johanna Greer, who worked the banquet for their outstanding work
throughout the semester. Outstanding
on the committee planning the event
students were
said,
named in each
“I enjoyed
“I was very surprised
emphasis in the
preparing for
and honored to be
department. These
the banquet, it
students were
was nice to have
presented with the
chosen by the
students in charge
outstanding student
professors for the
of the banquet. I
award.
liked the way it all award.”
“I was very
turned out. I think
Johanna Greer, mass media senior surprised and
our class did a
honored to be
great job.”
presented with the
The students
planning the event didn't just focus on outstanding student award, it made
me feel very happy! I'm very proud
entertainment, they used decorations
to be graduating as a mass media
to support their theme as well. Each
major,” said Johanna Greer, who was
table had several candles and some
rose petals as the centerpiece. Students named outstanding student in Creative
attending the event were asked to wear Advertising.
The Department’s top awards included
Kara Protasio, Outstanding Student in
Contemporary Journalism; Elizabeth
Burgett, Outstanding Student in
Public Relations; Monica McDougal,
certificate of excellence; Olivia Marshall,
certificate of excellence; Johanna
Greer, Outstanding Student in Creative
Advertising; and Ryan Ogle, Outstanding
Student in Student Media. (Not Pictured)
Vanessa Nunez, Outstanding Student in
Digital Film and Video; Jake Wingo and
Carly Willis, certificates of excellence.
Photo by Brian Cervantez
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