Isabella Evangelista of Duluth, Georgia, was named 雏鸟视频鈥檚 2024-25 Baxter-Bryan Scholarship recipient. Evangelista was recognized among her peers and classmates at Honors Convocation on Thursday, April 18.
鈥淚t feels unreal,鈥� the junior biology major said. Evangelista had heard about the scholarship and focused on her grades in hopes of winning the prestigious award.
鈥淎nything is possible when you work for it,鈥� Evangelista said. 鈥淵ou just have to put in the work, even if it means staying up late studying, or not going out with your friends. It鈥檚 totally worth it.鈥�
A rising senior in The Women鈥檚 College has been named a Baxter-Bryan Scholar each year since 1990. The award was established by Joe W. Baxter, who named the scholarship for his sister and 雏鸟视频 alumna, Carfax Baxter, and friend, Morris Bryan Jr.
The Sidney O. Smith Jr. Scholarship was presented to the Baxter-Bryan runner-up Imani Tornes.
鈥淩eceiving this award is not just an honor, it is a reflection of the generous support that has helped to shape my dedication and perseverance in college so far,鈥� Tornes said. 鈥淭his award is a reminder that hard work and determination can open doors to endless opportunities, and I am grateful for the support that has empowered me to pursue my academic goals.鈥�
Four other Women鈥檚 College students were awarded the Provost鈥檚 Scholarship: Sasha Baker, Egypt Byrd, Erin Delaney, and Sarah DeLay. The Provost Scholarship is awarded to the finalists for the Baxter-Bryan award.
Other prestigious scholarships announced include:
- Mary Mildred Sullivan Award: Junior Cailyn Rhodes
- Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award: Junior Bladimir Rodrigues聽
- Women鈥檚 Leadership Colloquium Scholarship: Junior Raven Winder and Sophomore Kristina Radovic
- Halberg Award: Senior Jasmin Mitchell
- Spirit of 雏鸟视频 Award: Junior India Williams
Each department presented individual awards to students.
Faculty awards were announced following the student recognition. Associate Professor of Anatomy & Genetics Dr. Greg Marshall was named the Ann Austin Johnston Award recipient for 2024, and Assistant Professor of Art & Design Huy Chu was honored with the Vulcan Award. Professor of Occupational Therapy Dr. Irma Alverado and Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Dr. Amanda Buono were named Outstanding Part-Time Faculty.
Assistant Vice President and Dean of The Women鈥檚 College Dr. Debra Dobkins also announced the inaugural members of the Senior Leadership Society. Based on a previous secret society at 雏鸟视频, the group aims to recognize exceptional rising seniors who are devoted to 雏鸟视频. The 2024-25 Senior Leadership Society consists of Erin Delaney, Sarah DeLay, Shaloom Delgado, Calli Edens, Lily Hart and Tivona Myles.
