KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo honored students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremonies May 13.
Allison Salkie, Greentown, who graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Operations, Applications, and Technology, was honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence.
Salkie was selected from those students honored with the Dean’s Award in each program who have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Other considerations for this award include leadership, community service, and school involvement.
In nominating Salkie for the top student academic honor, Barbara McFarland, chair of the Business Operations and Applications Technology program for the Ivy Tech Kokomo Service area, cited her accomplishments in and out of the classroom.
“Allison is completing her degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA,” McFarland said. “While in the program, she has earned a lengthy list of certifications topped by ‘Microsoft Office Specialist-Expert.’ Even better, she has willingly shared her knowledge and expertise with her fellow students, offering support as a BOAT tutor in our Learning Resource Center.”
While at Ivy Tech, Salkie has served as Campus Activity Board assistant to the director of Student Life and was active in the Coalition for Christian Outreach and Human Services Student Organization. She also graduated from Ivy Tech’s Student Leadership Academy.
Salkie came to Ivy Tech Kokomo after earning a bachelor’s degree in Film/Video & Theatre Production from Purdue University to pursue another interest – business. She sees a job in the business field in her near future but her interest in theater remains; she recently played the part of Beth in Kokomo Civic Theater’s production of the “Little Women” musical.
Dean’s Awards honor students who are selected by the faculty chair for each program as the program’s outstanding graduate. Recipients of the Dean’s Award for 2022, and hometowns, are:
Accounting
Tracy Herr of Greentown
Automotive Technology
William Bornhorst of Kokomo
Building Construction Management Specialist
Evan Ulery of Logansport
Business Administration
Aaron Offenberger of Peru
Business Operations, Applications, and Technology
Allison Salkie of Greentown
Criminal Justice
A’mya Sparger-Withers of Kokomo
Cybercrime
Rebecca Braun of Peru
Dental Assisting
Aylin Ruiz of South Bend
Early Childhood Education
Jennifer Corcoran of Logansport
Electrical Specialist
Will Sayers of Kempton
Elementary Education
Brandi Schlabach of Logansport
Engineering Technology
John Willett of Andrews
General Studies
Elizabeth Garber of Goshen
Shea Hankins of Kokomo
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
David Sunday of Denver
Human Services
Elizabeth Ennis of Kokomo
Industrial Technology
Ethan Walls of Alexandria
Information Technology Support
Cheyenne Crider of Winamac
Liberal Arts
Marcus McGee of Indianapolis
Machine Tool Technology
Garrett Jameson of Royal Center
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Zachary Smith of Wabash
Medical Assisting
Alison Cregar of Russiaville
Nursing
Bailly McGrew of Atlanta
Professional Communication
Brianna Perrine of Noblesville
Psychology
Amylia Binkerd of Fairmount
Software Development
Wesley Yoars of Bunker Hill
Surgical Technology
Timothy Yancy of Peru
Jared Boone of Wabash and Rachel Braun of Peru (transfer degree) and Makayla Felda of Star City (workforce certification) were honored as members of the All USA Academic Team for academic performance, leadership, and service to the College and the community. The All-USA Academic Team competition is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, USA Today, Coca Cola, and the American Association of Community Colleges.
Students honored as graduates of the Ivy Tech Community College Student Leadership Academy include Allison Salkie of Greentown and Tunisia Douglas, Shea Hileman, Tiffani Husband, Michael Modesitt, and Nghi Vo, all of Kokomo.
Those recognized with Military Veterans Honors include Izriel Bingaman of Fishers; Joel Contreras, Ransom Cornwall, Shelley Shook, David V. Stewart and Sabrina Walmsley, all of Kokomo; Jacob Curtsinger of Pendleton; Lindsay Flanery, Robert Kieninger, Jacob Morris, Jenifer Rae Paxton, Eric Smith and Timothy Yancy, all of Peru; Hilary Schreyer Rine of Royal Center; and Taylor Cline-Wallen of Tipton.
SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area
