The Awards of the Department of History & Political Science @ Union University

Awards

Spring 2008 Department Awards

Dr. Stephen Carls presents the History Student Teacher Award to Nikki Henry at the Department of History Annual Awards Banquet on May 1.

Kathleen Cooper receives an honorable mention certificate at the department’s May 1 awards banquet from Dr. Stephen Carls in the Dr. James Alex Baggett History Research Competition for her paper “Rivalry: The Growth and Development of the American League.”

Abby Carpenter smiles on May 1 as she receives her third place award in the Dr. James Alex Baggett History Research Competition from Dr. Stephen Carls for her paper “From Idealism to Realism: Motivations of International Brigade Soldiers in the Spanish Civil War.”

Cameron Armstrong accepts his second place award from Dr. Stephen Carls on May 1 in the Dr. James Alex Baggett History Research Paper Competition for his paper “Partnership, Prayer, and Persecution: Southern Baptist Missions Behind the Iron Curtain (1950 – 1960).”

Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship Pin - For the graduating senior member of the society who has a major in history and who has a grade point average of 3.5 or better in that discipline. This year’s winner is Mary Beth Johnson.

History Major Award - For a graduating senior history major who has done outstanding work in history courses at Union. This year’s winners was Abby Carpenter.

History Minor Award - For a graduating senior history minor who has done excellent work in history courses at Union. This year’s winners are Marielle Dirkx and Andrew Gray.

History Student Teacher Award – For a graduating senior history major in secondary education who has shown exceptional commitment to achieving excellence in classroom teaching. This year’s winner was Nikki Henry.

History Department Service Award – For a graduating senior history major who has shown exceptional commitment to participating in department activities during his or her student years at Union University. This year’s winner was Cameron Armstrong.

The James Alex Baggett History Research Awards -- For the best papers presented as part of the requirements in any history course. Papers are judged on the use of primary sources, the originality of the topic, the historical quality and depth of the study, writing style, appropriate footnoting or endnoting, and a correctly done bibliography. This year’s winners were:

First Place - Mary Thompson
Second Place - Cameron Armstrong
Third Place - Abby Carpenter
Honorable Mention - Kathleen Cooper
Honorable Mention - Daniel Freeman

Recognition for Club Presidents:
Each year the department gives certificates of appreciation to the presidents of department-related student organizations. This year certificates go to:

Racheal Pressnell, President of the Delta-Psi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
Mary Beth Johnson, President of the Rutledge Honorary History Club

Spring 2007 Department Awards

Dr. Stephen Carls congratulates John Crawford on winning the Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship Key.

Jared Myracle accepts a History Major Award from Dr. Stephen Carls.

Dr. Sean Evans presents Jonathon Mark Walls with the John W. Burgess Award.

Derrick Lambert receives The Lewis Edward Moore, Sr. Memorial Award from Dr. Sean Evans.

The John W. Burgess Award - Given to a senior political science major by the Tennessee Political Science Association for meritorious achievement in political science at Union University. This year’s winner is Jonathon Mark Walls.

History Major Award - For a senior history major who has done outstanding work in history courses at Union. This year’s winners are Douglas Martin and Jared Myracle.

Political Science Major Award - For a senior political science major who has done exceptionally high quality work in political science courses at Union. This year’s winners are Derrick Lambert and Rachel Winford.

History Minor Award - For a senior history minor who has done excellent work in history courses at Union. This year’s winners are D. L. Frugé and Amanda Norris.

Political Science Minor Award - For a senior political science minor who has done high-level work in political science courses at Union. This year’s winner is Drew Zimmer.

The Political Science Research Awards - For the best original research papers that are submitted as part of the requirements for the political science senior seminar. This year’s winners are:

First Place - Derrick Lambert
Second Place - Rachel Winford
Third Place - Jonathon Mark Walls

The James Alex Baggett History Research Awards -- For the best original research papers presented as part of the requirements for any history course. This year’s winners are:

First Place - John Crawford
Second Place - Jared Myracle
Third Place - Douglas Martin
Honorable Mention - Rachel Campbell

The Lewis Edward Moore, Sr. Memorial Award – For the winner of the political science research paper competition sponsored by the Tennessee Political Science Association. This year’s winner is Derrick Lambert.

Recognition for Club Presidents:
Each year the department gives certificates of appreciation to the presidents of department-related student organizations. This year certificates go to:

John Crawford, President of the Delta-Psi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
Jared Myracle, President of the Rutledge Honorary History Club
Rachel Winford, President of the Union Pre-Law Society

Spring 2006 Department Awards

Dr. Sean Evans presents the John W. Burgess Award in political science to Jenny Buffington.

Christopher Hayden (left) accepts the first place award in the political science research paper competition from Dr. Sean Evans.

Jennifer May accepts the Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship Key from Dr. Stephen Carls.

Dr. Stephen Carls (right) hands the History Minor Award to Matthew Owens.

History Major Award - For a senior history major who has done outstanding work in history courses at Union. This year’s winners are Jessica Gertig and Heather Castleberry.

Political Science Major Award - For a senior political science major who has done exceptionally high quality work in political science courses at Union. This year’s winner is Joshua Dougan.

History Minor Award - For a senior history minor who has done excellent work in history courses at Union. This year’s winner is Matthew Owens.

Political Science Minor Award - For a senior political science minor who has done high-level work in political science courses at Union. This year’s winners are Brian Lea and Matthew Courtner .

The Political Science Research Awards - For the best original research papers that are submitted as part of the requirements for the political science senior seminar. This year’s winners are:

First Place - Christopher Hayden
Second Place - Jenny Buffington
Third Place - Joshua Dougan

The James Alex Baggett History Research Awards -- For the best original research papers presented as part of the requirements for any history course. This year’s winners are:

First Place - Jennifer May
Second Place - Cassaundra Harris
Third Place - Natalie Treece

Recognition for Club Presidents:
Each year the department gives certificates of appreciation to the presidents of department-related student organizations. This year certificates go to:

Rutledge Honorary History Club - Natalie Treece
Delta-Psi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta - Cassaundra Harris
Union Pre-Law Society - Matthew Courtner

Spring 2005 Department Awards

Sharon Hart accepts the first-place certificate in the Dr. James Alex Baggett History Research Awards competition from Dr. Stephen Carls at the department awards banquet on May 5, 2005.

Dr. Kevin Cooney hands the second-place prize in the Political Science Research Awards competition to Adrienne Briles at the awards banquet.

Dr. Stephen Carls gives a third-place prize to John Crawford in the Dr. James Alex Baggett History Research Awards competition at the May 5 get-together.

Matthew Oshel receives the Political Science Major Award from Dr. Sean Evans at the awards dinner.

Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship Pin – For the graduating senior member of the society who has a major in history and who has a grade point average of 3.5 or better in that discipline. This year’s winner was Ian Crawford.

Political Science Major Award – For exceptionally high quality work in political science courses at Union. This year’s winner was Matthew Oshel.

History Major Award – For outstanding work in history courses at Union. This year’s winner was Mariann Martin.

John W. Burgess Award – For meritorious work in political science at Union University. This year’s winner was Adrienne Briles.

History Minor Award – For excellent work in the history minor. This year’s winner was Grant Taylor.

Political Science Minor Award – For high-level work in the political science minor. This year’s winner was Stephanie Ozier.

Dr. James Alex Baggett History Research Awards - Presented to students whose papers represent the best original research and writing in the area of history during an academic year. The winners for 2004-2005 were:

First Place – Sharon Hart for her paper “Zwingli: For Country and God”
Second Place – Heather Tobe for her paper “Little Town”
Third Place (tie) – John Crawford for his paper “Church Discipline as an Ideal: The 19th and 20th Century Baptists Compared;” Natalie Treece for her paper “British Appeasement: The Right Thing to Do?”

Political Science Research Paper Awards – Presented to students for the best original research papers submitted as part of the requirements for any political science course. This year’s winners were:

First Place – Matthew Oshel for his paper “Changes in Public Opinion on Social Issues from the Pre-Reagan Era to Post-Clinton Era”
Second Place – Adrienne Briles for her paper “Attitudes Toward Covenant Marriage”
Third Place – Joshua Allen for his paper “USA Patriot Act: Strip Liberties or Stop Terrorism?”

Special Recognitions were given to the following students for their work and dedication as student leaders in the department during 2004-2005:

Rutledge Honorary History Club President – Kari Barnhart

President of the Delta-Psi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta – Heather Tobe

Union Pre-Law Society President – Matthew Oshel

Spring 2004 Department Awards

Dr. David S. Dockery, Union's president, presents a History Major Award to Adam Graig at the Department Awards Banquet on May 6, 2004.

Dr. David S. Dockery presents the Political Science Major Award to Miranda Miller at the Department Awards Banquet.

Political Science Research Award – For the best original research paper that is submitted as part of the requirements for any political science course. This year’s winner was Miranda Miller.

History Major Award – For outstanding work in history courses at Union. This year’s winners were Adam Graig and Spencer Lowery.

Political Science Major Award - For exceptionally high quality work in political science courses at Union. This year’s winner was Miranda Miller.

History Minor Award – For excellent work in the history minor. This year’s winner was Debi Marlin Davis.

Political Science Minor Award - For high-level work in the political science minor. This year’s winner was Alicia Frazier.

Dr. James Alex Baggett History Research Awards – Presented to students whose papers represent the best original research and writing in the area of history during an academic year. The winners for 2003-2004 were:

First Place – Mariann Martin
Second Place – David Patterson
Third Place – Ian Crawford

Special recognitions were given to the following students for their work and dedication as student leaders in the department during 2003-2004:

Rutledge Honorary History Club President – Kari Barnhart

President of the Delta-Psi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta – Spencer Lowery

Union Pre-Law Society President – Ross Mitchell

Spring 2003 Department Awards

Dr. Carls presents the History Major Award to Joseph Webster at the 2003 Department Awards Banquet held on May 6.

History Major Award - For outstanding work in history. This year's winner was Joseph Webster.

Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship Pin - For the graduation senior member of the society who has a major in history and who has an average of 3.5 or better in that discipline. This year's winner was Joshua Moore.

John W. Burgess Award - For meritorious work in political science at Union University. This year's recipient was Preston Pettigrew.

History Minor Award - For excellent work in the history minor. This years winner was David Carothers.

Dr. James Alex Baggett history Research Awards - Presented to students whose papers represent the best original research and writing in the area of history during an academic year. The winners for 2002 - 2003 were:

First Place - Joseph Webster
Second Place - Joshua Moore
Third Place - Matthew Collier

Special recognitions were given to the following students for their work and dedication as student leaders in the department:

Rutledge Honorary History Club President - Matthew Collier

President of the Delta-Psi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta - Kevin Valies

Union Pre-Law Society President - Gregory Wilson

Spring 2002 Department Awards

Dr. Carls presents The John W. Burgess Award for 2002 to Ms. Tammi Gauldin at the Annual Department Awards Banquet held on April 29, 2002.

Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship Pin - For the graduating senior member of the society who has a major in history and who has an average of 3.5 or better in that discipline. This year’s winner was JOCELYN VAUGHN.

History Major Award - For outstanding work in history. This year’s winner was MARY BETH HALTOM.

History Minor Award - For excellent work in the history minor. This year’s winner was DANIEL DAVIS.

Political Science Major Award - For outstanding work in the area of political science. This year’s winner was JEFFREY EDWARDS.

Political Science Minor Award - For excellent work in the political science minor. This year’s winner was SARA JACKSON.

John W. Burgess Award - For meritorious work in political science at Union University. This year’s recipient was TAMMI GAULDIN.

The Dr. James Alex Baggett Research Awards - Presented to students whose papers represent the best original research and writing in the area of history during an academic year. The winners for 2001-2002 were:

First Place -- ROSS PARKER
Second Place -- MICHAEL BURGETT
Third Place --LEE STANFILL

Special recognitions were given to the following students for their work and dedication as student leaders in the department:

JONATHAN HITT, Rutledge Honorary History Club President
MICHAEL BURGETT, President of the Delta Psi Chapter, Phi Alpha Theta
TY JONES, Union Pre-Law Society President

Spring 2001 Department Awards

Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship – For the graduating senior member of the society who has a major in history and who has a grade point average of 3.5 or better in that discipline. This year’s winner was SETH BENNETT

History Major Award – For outstanding work in history. This year’s winner was NEAL RAGER

History Minor Award – For excellent work in the history minor. This year’s winner was MARY BETH BYINGTON

Political Science Major Award – For outstanding work in the area of political science. This year’s winner was HANNAH VERGOSSEN

Political Science Minor Award – For excellent work in the political science minor. this year’s winner was SETH BENNETT

John W. Burgess Award – For meritorious work in political science at Union University. This year’s recipient was HANNAH VERGOSSEN

The Dr. James Alex Baggett Research Awards -- Presented to students whose papers represent the best original research and writing in the area of history during an academic year. The winners for 2000-2001 were:

First Place -- NEAL RAGER
Second Place -- SETH BENNETT
Third Place -- JOCELYN VAUGHN

Political Science Research Award –Given to students who have written outstanding papers as a part of their academic work in political science. The awards are based on original research, analytical quality, and stylistic clarity. This year’s winner was HANNAH VERGOSSEN.

Special recognitions were given to the following students for their work and dedication as student leaders in the department:

BRIAN ROBERTSON, Rutledge Honorary History Club President
JEFF STEHLE , President of the Delta Psi Chapter, Phi Alpha Theta

Spring 2000 Department Awards

Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship Key - For a graduating senior member of the society who has a major in history and who has a grade point average of 3.5 or better in that discipline. This year's winner is BRANDON BYRD.

Professor Carls presents History Major Award to Andrew Exum at Department Awards Banquet in May, 2000.

History Major Award - For outstanding work in history. This year's winner is ANDREW EXUM.

History Minor Award - For excellent work in the history minor. This year's winner is JERAMEE RICE.

Political Science Major Award - For outstanding work in political science. This year's winner is MATT THOMPSON.

Political Science Minor Award - For excellent work in the political science minor. This year's winner is BRIAN JOHNSON.

John Burgess Award - For meritorious Achievement in political science at Union University. This award is presented by the Tennessee Political Science Association. This year's winner is JERAMEE RICE.

Special Recognition for Meritorious Service as Club Presidents:

Rutledge Honorary History Club - BRIAN ROBERTSON
Delta Psi Chapter, Phi Alpha Theta - BRANDON BYRD

1999-2000 Research Paper Competition

The winners of prizes in the department's history and political science research paper competitions this past year are:

Dr. James Alex Baggett History Research Competition -

First Prize - Christopher Hosick
Second Prize - Andrew Exum
Third Prize - Neal Rager

Political Science Research Competition -

First Prize - Matt Thomson
Second Prize - Jeramee Rice
Third Prize - William Mauldin