DOTHAN - Troy University recognized nearly 40 students for their excellence in the classroom during a recent ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church in Dothan. The annual Honors Convocation rewards Dothan Campus students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the Sorrell College of Business and the University’s Continuing Education Program.

Photos by:  Inga Oberst/Troy University

Dr. Don Jeffrey (front - left), Dothan Campus vice chancellor, presents outstanding student awards to the top Dothan Campus students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Pictured are Brook Freeman of Blakely, Ga., Sociology; Helena Benefield of Daleville, graduate International Relations; Krysta Thompson of Dothan, English; Audra Gabrielson of Dothan, Biology; Dr. Alan Belsches, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; (back – left) Todd Mitchell of Dothan, Social Science; Matthew Beaubouef of Dothan, Computer Information Systems; Todd Dragovich of Dothan; Applied Computer Science; Kristin Abbott of Ozark, History; and Dee Anna Jordan of Dothan, undergraduate Dean’s Award. Not pictured are Lynn Lamere, graduate Dean’s Award, and Billy McCann, Chemistry.

Dr. Don Jeffrey (front - left), Dothan Campus vice chancellor, presents outstanding student awards to the top business students on the Dothan Campus. Pictured are Amy Stokes of Dothan, Finance; Krista Smith of Dothan, undergraduate Dean’s Award and Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Outstanding Business Student Award; Michelle Bracken of Dothan, Marketing; Charla Camp of Dothan, General Business; Dr. Adair Gilbert, associate dean of the Sorrell College of Business; (back - left) Franklin Seay of Geneva, graduate HR Management; Donna Sconyers of Dothan, graduate Dean’s Award; Tammy Acosta of Pinckard, Management; Nicole Caputo of Dothan, Accounting; and Aaron Craig of Dothan, MBA General. Not pictured is Brian Batchelor of Dothan, MBA Accounting.

Dr. Don Jeffrey (front – left), Dothan Campus vice chancellor, presents outstanding student awards to the top education majors on the Dothan Campus. Pictured are Beth Mustin of Dothan, Gifted Education; Danielle Shelley of Ashford; Early Childhood Education; Robbie Treadwell of Headland, Counseling & Psychology (Community); Nina Hill of Eufaula, Early Childhood Education; Rebekah Poole of Bainbridge, Ga., Psychology; Dixie Lavender of Roeton, Educational Administration (6th year);  Dr. Robin Bynum, associate dean of the College of Education; (back - left) Christine Mohler of Enterprise, Elementary Education; Betty Marshall of Dothan, Educational Administration (5th year); Vonta Butler of Dothan, undergraduate Dean’s Award; Terri Lee of Enterprise, Alternative Class A Elementary Education; Lakei Brown of Daleville, Elementary Education; and David Grier of Dothan, graduate Dean’s Award. Not pictured are Teresa Hatfield, Secondary Education; Valerie Atkins, Counseling and Psychology (School); and Kara Danner, Alternative Class A Secondary Education.

Janette Hopkins-Branch (center) of Daleville is the recipient of the Troy University Continuing Education Award. Dr. Don Jeffrey, Dothan Campus vice chancellor, and Kathy Farley, coordinator of business and industry training, congratulate Hopkins-Branch on the award. She earned a certificate in Thanatology through the Continuing Education Center. The licensed social worker is also an ordained minister and Red Cross volunteer.

Dee Anna Jordan (center) of Dothan is the recipient of the Troy University Student Service Award. Dr. Don Jeffrey, Dothan Campus vice chancellor, and Amy Farver, student services coordinator, congratulate Jordan on the honor. She also received the College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate Dean’s Award, during the ceremony. The history major helped revive the History and Social Science Club at TROY and serves as the organization’s program coordinator. She also recently represented the University at the Alabama Regional Meeting of Phi Alpha Theta in Birmingham, where she presented an award winning paper.