Slideshow: Honors College Banquet

By GCU Today

Photos by Ralph Freso
GCU News Bureau

About 350 Honors students flocked to GCU Arena on Monday night to close out another successful year with the eighth annual Honors Banquet. Students were treated to an award ceremony, live music, a catered dinner and New York-themed trivia. Read the story here.

  • Live entertainment at the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Live entertainment at the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Anna Schultz and Gaige Graham welcome guest to the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli welcome guest to the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli welcome guest to the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli congratulates all the nominees during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Honors College nominees look on during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli applauds all the nominees during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Dr. Ed Slover gives the keynote address during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Dr. Ed Slover gives the keynote address during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Students are treated to a full dinner buffet during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Camden Marasco accepts his Inspirational Leader Award during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Award winner Camden Marasco, center, with presenters Alle Nichols, left, and Jackson Billings during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Award winner Lena-May Haught, left, with presenters during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Award winner Lena-May Haught, left, with presenters during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Alle Nichols, right, accepts her Academic Excellence Award from Kelsey Nichols during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Award winner Alle Nichols, center, with presenters Kelsey Nichols and Talia Samuelson during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Champion of Character Award during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Dr. Ed Slover accepts his Faculty of the Year Award during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Belle Rakestraw, right, and Andrew Jennings present the Outstanding Freshman and Outstanding Senior of the Year Award during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Jessica Landes, center, cheers on the Outstanding Freshman of the Year Award recipient during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Elayna Anderson, right, accepts her Outstanding Freshman of the Year Award from presenters Belle Rakestraw, center, and Andrew Jennings during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Presenters Belle Rakestraw, right, and Andrew Jennings, center, with the present the Outstanding Senior of the Year Award winner during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Presenters Belle Rakestraw, right, and Andrew Jennings, center, with the present the Outstanding Senior of the Year Award winner during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Kendal Smith accepts her Dean’s Award from Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Kendal Smith accepts her Dean’s Award from Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Dean’s Award recipient Kendal Smith, right, with Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Dean’s Award recipient Kendal Smith walks across the stage after accepting her award during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Honors College Program Director Dennis Williams and Dr. Breanna Naegeli present the “Thank You For Your Service Award” during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Award winner Lena-May Haught, center, receives her award from Dr. Breanna Naegeli during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Honors Club of the Year recipients exits the stage during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Honors College Program Director Dennis Williams makes the announcement to guest that Dr. Breanna Naegeli is now the Honors College Dean during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Students and guest react after the announcement that Dr. Breanna Naegeli is now the Honors College Dean during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Dr. Breanna Naegeli expresses her appreciation after Honors College Program Director Dennis Williams reminds guest that Dr. Naegeli is now the Honors College Dean during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Jessica Landes, center, accepts her award during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli, center, poses for a photo with award winners during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Erik Yost, center, and Nathan Olsen accept their award from Honors College Program Director Dennis Williams during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Honors College Program Director Dennis Williams and Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli present awards during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Jessica Landes, right, reacts as she receives her award from Honor College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Jessica Landes, right, displays her award as she walks off the stage with other recipients during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.
  • Award recipients pose for a photo during the Honors College Banquet on April 18, 2022.

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