Senior Honors and Awards

Victoria Savoie ( Molecular and Cellular Bio)

• Molecular and Cellular Biology major
• Honors Program
• Student Ambassador
• Health Coach and volunteer at AdventHealth DeLand
• Participated in a medical internship in Merida, Spain, with Atlantis
• Will take a gap year and work as a medical assistant as she applies to medical school

Bella Grace Parker (Molecular and Cellular Bio)

• Molecular and Cellular Biology major, Health Sciences minor, Certificate of Community Engagement, Honors Program
• Edmunds Scholar
• Bonner Program Leader
• Complete Research Experiences for Undergraduates at Wake Forest and Emory Universities
• Co-author on two papers, including: Gene expression and cellular changes in injured myocardium of Ciona intestinalis in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology.
• Leader in Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-health honorary society), Student Peer Instructor (SPI) and tutor, Health Coach, Honor Council, the Tri-Delta Sorority, and Club Volleyball team.
• Plans to apply to medical school

Elayna Rauscher 

• Graduated summa cum laude in December with Biology major and Psychology minor
• Presented a poster titled: The relationship of taste reactivity behaviors and Fos-immunoreactive neurons in the gustatory cortex elicited by intra-oral infusions of sweet and bitter mixtures at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference
• Research assistant at DeLand Foot & Leg Center, intern with the Brain Fitness Academy
• Student Peer Instructor and tutor, Club Softball, Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-health honorary society), and Psi Chi International Honor Society (Psychology) 
• Plans to get a master’s in Neuroscience and then apply to MD/PhD programs

Cheyenne Lewis 

• Biology major
• Vice-President and Treasurer of Pre-Vet Club
• Biology tutor
• Will continue working as a veterinary technician and then apply to vet school

Kylie Loa Overstreet

• Biology major
• Women’s Soccer Team, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor's Society, Emergency Medical Services Club
• Internship with the Volusia County Medical Examiner
• After graduation, I will continue research at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville and apply to medical school 

Aaron Gamache

•  Post-graduate plans: Attend the University of Florida's Ph.D. program in Chemistry

Yitzchok Fogel

• Post-graduate plans: Attend the University of Florida's Ph.D. program in Chemistry 

Raey Block 

• Member of Lambda Pi Eta, the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association
• After graduation, Raey will start her MA in Appalachian Studies with a concentration in Sustainability Appalachian State University. While working toward this degree, she will also work for ASU's Office of Community Engaged Leadership at their Graduate Assistant for the Alternative Service Experience and Trailhead programs.

Isa Quinones

• Omikron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, Tri-Alpha National Honor Society for First Generation College Students, Lambda Pi Eta, the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association 
• Isa will be taking well-deserved time off to travel and spend time with loved ones post-graduation, before diving into full-time job searching with the help of Stetson's Career Services and connections made through networking on campus

Johnson Owen

• Trustee Student Advisory Board, Business Ethics Case Competition Team, Sport Business Association, and Lambda Pi Eta, the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association -
• Immediately after graduation, Johnson will work with the Stetson marketing department to further develop his skills and understanding of communication. In the fall, he will pursue a Master’s degree in Sport Management at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies.

Danielle Hunt (Studio Art)

Danielle's Senior Project, TheJungleBrunch89, demonstrates her extraordinary artistic vision, dedication to her craft, and willingness to push boundaries. This piece brings together 3D printing, digital 3D animation, sound design, mixed media painting, sculpture, and animatronics to create an immersive world of retro, animal musician-mascots for a fictional fast-food joint.

Michelle Marshall (Digital Arts) 

Beyond her academic excellence and dedication to the Stetson community, which can be measured through things like GPA and a list of extracurriculars, Michelle Marshall has the unique and precious trait of a genuine desire to learn everything she can, understand, and grow intellectually in a real way. 

Sonia Erzhenina (Digital Arts)

Sonia Erzhenina has developed a high level of production quality in her creative work. Her video and photographic projects in the classroom look professional and have an attention to detail that makes them stand out. Beyond the classroom, Sonia already has experience applying her skills in multiple professional settings to achieve similar high-quality results.

Christopher Kennedy 

Member - Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honors Society 

Anahi Cendejas

Anahi Cendejas interned in a 1st grade classroom at Citrus Grove Elementary, where she was a positive role model for her students. Her professors describe her as a hard worker, extremely conscientious, serious about learning, and someone who is always willing to help others. 

Liliana Perry  

Liliana Perry interned in a kindergarten classroom at Citrus Grove Elementary. Her passion for teaching and learning is evident when observing Liliana interact with her students. Liliana interacts with her students. Liliana’s professors describe her as a thoughtful, motivated, and caring individual who is dedicated to being an exceptional educator.

Nikki Membiela

Nikki plans to take a Master's Degree in Library Science next. "You can hear Nikki’s laugh through the halls when she’s in class!" says one colleague, while another describes her as " curious, persistent, and brilliant." She really has made the department and the whole second floor of Flagler a brighter place. Finally, we have a warning for the world: "New York: get ready; straight from Florida, Hurricane Nikki!"

Victoria Keen  

Victoria Keen is not just a great student. She's a caregiver for two disabled veterans, she's deeply involved in the Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity, she has interned for the State Attorney's Office, and her tenure as President of the Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society has been one of the most active and productive we've seen.

Katherine Hill  ( Environmental Science)

Katherine Hill is from Charlotte, NC, and is an Environmental Science major with a minor in Business Law. During her time at Stetson, she held a Teaching Assistant position for Intro to Geographic Information Systems and worked at the Institute of Water and Environmental Resilience as a research assistant.

Alexia Kagambega (Environmental Science) 

Alexia Kagambega is an international student from Burkina Faso majoring in Environmental Science and Sustainable Food Systems. Throughout her time at Stetson, she has been passionate about academic research, especially on waste management and sustainability in West Africa

Sean Thomas Moran 

• Founder & Chief of Stetson EMS
• Honors Program

Sabrina Comana

• Global Medical Brigades (Founder & President of the Stetson Chapter)
• Academic Success Program (Student Peer Instructor for Anatomy and Physiology I)
• Stetson Women's Soccer

Benjamin Peterson

• Stetson Men's Soccer, Stetson WELL Team,
• Stetson Student-Athlete Advisory Committee 

Jacqueline Maze

• Order of Omega (leadership honor society for panhellenic, representing Alpha Chi Omega)
• Alpha Epsilon Delta (Health Honors Society), Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership Honors Society), Tri-Alpha (First Generation Honors Society)

Maxwell Alexander Shiffman 

• Alpha Epsilon Delta (historian)

Adam Davis  

• Phi Theta Kappa (honor society)
• Phi Alpha Theta (national History honor society)
• Alpha Alpha Alpha (first-generation college student honor society)
• Post-graduation plans: Law school

Jason Andres Albea

• Phi Alpha Theta (national History honor society),
• Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps
• Catholic Campus Ministry, and Latin Student Union
• Post-graduation plans: Commissioning into the US Army as a Second Lieutenant

Tommy Bennett (Computer Science & Cybersecurity)

Tommy will graduate from Stetson with a double major in Computer Science and Cybersecurity, minoring in Psychology. He is a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society and has served as both the Alumni and Ritual Chair for Lambda Chi Alpha. His professors comment that Tommy consistently pushes himself to explore the full depth of the discipline.

Abby Denton ( Mathematics)

 Abby will be graduating from Stetson with a major in Mathematics. During her time at Stetson, Abby worked as a Mathematics tutor and was President of Quod Erat Demonstrandum (QED) and the newly formed chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon. She served on the Honor Council and was the Secretary of Hatters on the Run, Club Running at Stetson. Abby was the recipient of the 2024 Emmet S. Ashcraft Award, distinguished junior in mathematics. 

Conrad Voigt ( Applied Math)

Conrad is a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) Economics Honor Society and Pi Mu Epsilon (PME) National Mathematics Honor Society. He was selected to the NCAA Division I ASUN All-Academic Team for Cross Country and serves as Lead Sector Analyst in the Roland George Investments Program (RGIP).

Anders Jensen ( Computer Science & Cybersecurity)

 Anders is graduating from Stetson University’s Honors Program with a double major in Computer Science and Cybersecurity. A dedicated scholar, he has been an active member of the Quanta Honors College and has combined his technical expertise with hands-on experience in penetration testing, cybersecurity research, and leadership roles. Beyond academics, Anders has served as a peer tutor, vice president of the Club Tennis Team, and performed at concerts and festivals as an active musician. His professors comment that he demonstrates initiative, often completing his work before others. He consistently seeks feedback to improve and often reaches out to better prepare for career opportunities.

Tanner D’Errico 

 In the philosophy program, Tanner D’Errico has displayed maturity, communication, and breadth and depth of knowledge. His academic aptitude and high level of success is reflected in his overall GPA of 3.918; and, as a student of philosophy, his 4.0 major GPA places him firmly among our most successful students.

Juan Burgos  

• President - Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society

Bruno Soto 

Bruno is a double major in Political Science and Economics. He plans to go into the Peace Corps in Latin America for two years as a volunteer focused on economic development, followed by applying to law school with a focus on international law concentration.

Kara Watson 

Kara Watson is a Political Science major from Binghamton, NY. She plans to attend Seton Hall Law School this fall to continue her journey toward a career in law.

Sophie Marcille

Sophie is a pre-law student, currently gaining valuable experience in the defense industry as an intern in the Contracts Department at Sparton in DeLeon Springs. After graduation, she plans to transition into a full-time role at her company while continuing to pursue law school in the future.

Jairo Carias 

Jairo Carias is a graduating senior majoring in Political Science. He plans to attend law school with a focus on employment and labor law. Jairo is also a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society.

Anna Beal  

Anna Beal is a senior graduating with a major in Political Science and minors in psychology and business law. She has been an active and outstanding member of the Mock Trial team during her time here at Stetson. She plans to attend law school in the future. 

Blair Durda 

As a double major in both psychology and religious studies, Blair has truly honed the craft of interdisciplinary thinking. Through her extracurricular work as Psi Chi President and research experience, there are always threads of interdisciplinary thought, often connecting psychology, neuroscience, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, and psychedelics. 

Madyson Gennett  

Madyson was described by one of her professors as "one of the most hard-working, driven students I've had the pleasure of working with." Outside of her endeavors in psychology, Madyson has been a crucial role in the mock trial club.

Shelby Taylor 

Shelby’s senior project went above and beyond expectations, as she meticulously collected data on veterans' experiences with stigma and mental health resources, which she will be presenting at the Southeastern Psychology Association’s annual conference.

Sebastian Perkins 

Sebastian transferred from Daytona State, and despite only taking two years to complete his psychology major at Stetson, he achieved an impressive record of success. He is known for his professionalism, hard work, and a level of skepticism that befits a social scientist.

Enya Batson   

Enya is a highly inquisitive individual who consistently takes time out of their day to engage with faculty, discussing their passions and interests in depth. A transfer student, their research assistantship played a key role in helping shape a thoughtful and engaging senior project on the intersections of empathy, politics, and media consumption

Heather McGee

Heather McGee is an outstanding Honors student majoring in Public Health, recognized for her academic excellence and strong commitment to community engagement. Throughout her time at Stetson, she has actively pursued opportunities to apply her education to real-world challenges. Notably, her successful grant-writing efforts secured funding for a beautification project in the Spring Hill community, reflecting both initiative and leadership.

Blair Durda

Blair has been a wonderfully engaged student, not just in our department of religious studies, but in psychology as well. She has an exemplary GPA, worthy of Summa Cum Laude, and has been consistently dedicated to both of her majors. Even beyond the classroom, she has acted as president for both Psi Chi, the psychology honor society, and for Religion and Dialogue (or RAD), Stetson's religious studies student organization.

Callie Dawson 

• Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD)
• Applying for master's programs in Museum Studies or in Library and Information Science, with an emphasis in Archival Studies.

Wenxena K Spencer

Senior at Stetson University majoring in World Languages and Cultures, with a focus in French and German, and minors in History, English, and Asian Studies. Acquiring proficiency in French and seven other languages, she is passionate about cross-cultural communication and global understanding, and has been involved in numerous initiatives that foster international dialogue, including the Peace Corps Prep Program at Stetson. As an active leader on campus, she serves as the Director of Outreach for the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC), as well as a representative in SGA, as well as a Student Ambassador, welcoming prospective students to the Stetson community.