2024–2025
WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY
providing a learning environment reflective of scholarly and creative excellence
Signatures of Excellence is an annual publication that recognizes the scholarly and creative achievements of faculty and students at William Woods University.
Faculty
Caroline Boyer, Provost, Professor of Psychology; B.S., Ursinus College; Ph.D., George Mason University; Dads’ Association-Louis D. Beaumont Distinguished Professor Award 2014; (WWU 2011)
James ConCannon, Executive Dean of the School of Education, Professor of Education; B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Missouri; (WWU 2018)
matt DuBe, Director of Online Education, Professor of English; B.A., Syracuse University; M.F.A./M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette; (WWU 2006)
Julian a. Hertzog, Professor of Education and Psychology; B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Florida, Dads’ Association-Louis D. Beaumont Distinguished Professor Award 1989, 2012; Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching 1996, 2000; (WWU 1975)
roBin HirsCH-JaCoBson, Professor of Biology; B.A., B.S., University of California - Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of Missouri; Dads’ AssociationLouis D. Beaumont Distinguished Professor Award 2019; (WWU 2011)
KimBerly l. Keller, Professor of Biology; B.S., Wilmington College of Ohio; M.S., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; Dads’ AssociationLouis D. Beaumont Distinguished Professor Award 2020; (WWU 2012)
CyntHia Kramer, Professor of Legal Studies; B.A., Oklahoma State University; J.D., University of Tulsa; LL.M., University of Missouri; (WWU 1997)
gayle s. lampe, Professor Emeritus of Equestrian Studies; B.A., Stephens College; M.Ed. William Woods University; Dads’ Association-Louis D. Beaumount Distinguished Professor Award 1971, 1988; (WWU 1968)
Carrie mCCray, Associate Dean for Institutional Effectiveness, Professor of American Sign Language Interpreting; B.S., M.Ed., William Woods University; Ph.D., University of Missouri; Dads’ Association-Louis D. Beaumont Distinguished Professor Award 2007; (WWU 2005)
miriam o'CallagHan, Executive Dean of the School of Business and Technology, Professor of Management; B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Barkatullah University; (WWU 2018)
Jennifer petterson, Professor of Equestrian Studies; B.S., M.Ed., William Woods University; (WWU 2005)
saraH traCK, Professor of Equestrian Studies; B.S., M.Ed., William Woods University; (WWU 2010)
laura WarD, Professor of Equestrian Studies; B.A., William Woods University; M.S., University of Wisconsin - River Falls; Dads’ AssociationLouis D. Beaumont Distinguished Professor Award 1994; (WWU 1991)
Dory anDreW, Associate Professor of Social Work; B.S., M.S.W. Missouri State; Ed.D., University of Missouri - Columbia; (WWU 2024)
sean BalDriDge, Dean of the College of Science and Health, Associate Professor of Physics; B.S., Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge; Ph.D., University of Missouri; (WWU 2018)
erin CarDea, Dean of the College of Equestrian Studies; Associate Professor of Equestrian Studies; B.S., William Woods University; M.S., University of Edinburgh; M.Ed., Eq. Edu., William Woods University; Ed.D., Johnson & Wales University; (WWU 2022)
antHony Cavaiani, Associate Professor of Communication; B.S., B.A., Western Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., Wayne State University; (WWU 2014)
JosepH Davis, Associate Professor of Education; B.S., M.Ed., William Woods University; Ed.D., University of Missouri - Columbia (WWU 2016)
linDa DuKe, Associate Professor of Management; B.A., Columbia College; M.B.A., William Woods University; D.M.gt., Webster University; (WWU 2024).
tom franKman, Associate Professor of Education; B.A., University of Arizona, M.Ed., Ed.D., Arizona State University; (WWU 1994)
DaviD forster, Associate Professor of Business and Economics; B.S.Ed., Southwest Missouri State University; M.B.A., Lincoln University; (WWU 1981)
saraH greenlanD-WHite, Associate Professor of Biology; B.S., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., University of California – Davis; (WWU 2017)
liz HaBen, Associate Professor of Equestrian Studies; A.A.S., Black Hawk College East; B.S., M.Ed., William Woods University; Dads’ AssociationLouis D. Beaumont Distinguished Professor Award 2022; (WWU 2015)
sHeila HoDge-logan, Associate Professor of Special Education; B.S., Lincoln University; M.Ed., Ed.S., University of Missouri; Ed.D., Saint Louis University; (WWU 2017)
alexanDer KirBy, Associate Professor of Music; B.A., Central Methodist University; M.A., Kansas State University; (WWU 2023)
Kristee lorenz, Associate Professor of Education; B.S., M.S., Ed.S., University of Central Missouri; Ed.D., Saint Louis University; (WWU 2018)
Jill maHoney, Director of University Library, Associate Professor, Librarian; B.A., Webster University; M.A., University of Missouri; (WWU 2010)
JessiCa manion, Associate Professor of Accounting; C.P.A, B.A., M.B.A., Ed.D., Lindenwood University; (WWU 2019)
paul sCHiltz, Associate Professor, Veterinarian; B.S., Loyola University of Chicago; D.V.M., University of Illinois; (WWU 2015)
JoHn selBurg, Associate Professor of Studio Art; Art Gallery Director; B.F.A., Bradley University; M.F.A., University of Missouri - Columbia; (WWU 2022)
gregory smitH, Associate Professor of English; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan University; (WWU 2005)
Clinton stepHens, Associate Professor of Leadership; B.S., Kansas State University; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University; (WWU 2023)
JosHua turKeWitz, Associate Professor of Philosophy; B.A., Wesleyan University; M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University; (WWU 2019)
raCHel utreCHt, Associate Professor, Technical Services Librarian; B.S., M.S., University of Central Missouri; (WWU 2015)
valerie WeDel, Associate Professor of Studio Art; B.A., Washington University, St. Louis; B.F.A., Columbia College; M.F.A., University of Missouri; (WWU 2019)
antHony WeeD, Associate Provost, Associate Professor of Communication; B.S., M.B.A., William Woods University; M.F.A., Academy of Art University; (WWU 2012)
Kyle anDerson, Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., M.S., University of Central Missouri; M.Ed., University of Missouri-Columbia; Ed.D., Baker University; (WWU 2020)
melissa alpers-springer, Assistant Professor of Communication; B.A., Missouri State University; M.A., Northwestern University; Dads’ Association-Louis D. Beaumont Distinguished Professor Award 2011; (WWU 2008)
staCey BonDerer, Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., University of Missouri - Columbia; Ed.D., William Woods University; (WWU 2022)
JoHn BranD iii, Assistant Professor of American Sign Language; B.S., University of Illinois; M.A., Gallaudet University; (WWU 2018)
JessiCa BroWn, Assistant Professor of American Sign Language; B.A., William Woods University; M.A. Gallaudet University; (WWU 2018)
olivia BuzzaCCo, Assistant Professor of English; B.F.A., M.F.A., Bowling Green State University; (WWU 2024)
Julie Davenport, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Lincoln University; M.S., Missouri University of Science and Technology; (WWU 2017)
zaCHary DoWDle, Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Assistant Professor of History; B.A., Angelo State University; M.A., Angelo State University; Ph.D., University of Missouri; (WWU 2020)
Krista froHling, Dean of the College of Art, Design, and Media, Assistant Professor of Photography; B.A., Webster University; M.F.A., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale; (WWU 2022)
franCesCo giuseffi, Assistant Professor of Education; B.A., University of Central Missouri; M.A., Saint John's College - New Mexico; M.Ed., William Woods University; Ed.D., Lindenwood University; (WWU 2020)
raymonD Hune, Assistant Professor of Developmental Math; B.A., St. John’s University; M.A., Webster University; (WWU 2012)
Hilary maag, Assistant Professor of Interpreting; B.A., Winona State University; M.L.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology; (WWU 2024)
Bailey mCCallum, Assistant Professor of Equestrian Studies; B.S., M.Ed., William Woods University; (WWU 2019)
nina mCKee, Chair of Undergraduate Technology Programs; Assistant Professor of Cyber Security; B.S., M.B.A., William Woods University; M.S., Maryville University of St. Louis; (WWU 2021)
Blayne murpHy, Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., Williams Baptist College; M.S., LaGrange College; Ed.S., Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro; (WWU 2022)
DaviD nelson, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; Director of Online Criminal Justice Program; A.A. Journalism, Mineral Area College; B.S. Criminal Justice Administration, Missouri Western State University; M.S., Criminal Justice, Central Missouri State University; (WWU 2024)
lisa nieuWenHuizen, Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S.,
Ph.D., University of Missouri; (WWU 2022)
W. JosepH potter, Assistant Professor of Theatre; B.A., Drury College; M.A., California State University of Los Angeles; (WWU 1982)
CHris sCHneiDer, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Southwest Missouri State University; M.S., University of Missouri-Rolla; Ph.D., Missouri University of Science and Technology (WWU 2005)
artHur streB, Assistant Professor of Sports Management; B.S., University of Missouri - Columbia; M.A., Maryville University of St. Louis; Ed.D., Saint Louis University; (WWU 2024)
CyntHia WiBBerg, Assistant Professor of Special Education; B.S., M.Ed., Lincoln University; Ed.D., Saint Louis University; (WWU 2022)
DaviD Witter, Assistant Professor of Music; B.F.A., M.F.A., University of Missouri - Columbia; Ph.D., University of Missouri - Kansas City; (WWU 2024)
sCott zimmerman, LTC (retired), Assistant Professor, Chair of Undergraduate Business Administration; American Public University; Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Regent University; Ph.D., Regent University; (WWU 2018)
maDelyn fritts, Instructor of Exercise Science; B.S. Culver Stockton College; M.S., University of Central Missouri; (WWU 2024)
BoB Jones, Instructor of Exercise Science; B.S., Central Methodist; M.Ed., University of Missouri - Columbia; (WWU 2001)
etHan lesKo, Instructor of Chemistry; B.S., Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale; M.S., University of Missouri - Columbia; (WWU 2024)
Cameron nuss, Instructor of Information Literacy; B.A., Missouri University of Science & Technology; M.A., University of Central Missouri; (WWU 2024)
lisa simms, Instructor of Graphic Design; B.F.A., Truman State University; M.F.A., University of Missouri - Columbia; (WWU 2022)
roman sivKov, Instructor of Finance; B.S., M.B.A., Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville; (WWU 2021)
2024-2025 Scholarly/Creative Accomplishments, Awards, and Honors of Faculty
Jim Concannon
> Lauchstaedt, J., & Concannon, J.P. (2024). Good in theory, difficulty in practice: A case study examining urban secondary algebra teachers’ views about RtI. Mid-western Educational Researcher, 36(1), Article 5. Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/mwer/vol36/iss1/5
> Concannon, J.P. (2025). Closing the Loop Between Science Practices and Students’ Views About Scientific Inquiry, Missouri Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (MACTE), Columbia, MO. "
Matt Dube
> Cool Beans, “Carsick” (story)
> Moria Literary, “Inside Out” (essay)
> Last Stanza, “The Internet of Wild Things” (poem)
> Pictura, “R Boyz Electric,” “Debt as a Path Toward Immortality,” and “YOUR NAME HERE” (poems)"
Miriam O'Callaghan
> Co-Presentation with Jennifer Bigler on Global Perspectives on Gender Disparities in the Construction Industry: Challenges, Nuances, and Collaborative Solutions, delivered at the IPER & CII MP’s International Conference, Bhopal, India, June 29, 2024.
> Presentation (virtual) on 'Navigating Human Dynamics and Relationships at Work’ delivered to the faculty and students of Engineering and Technology at Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal, India, February 13, 2025.
Sarah Track
> Served as a coach for the US Saddle Seat Association Equestrian Team to a Gold Medal in the 3-Gaited Team and a Silver Medal in the 5-Gaited in Parys, South Africa.
> Honored along with WWU Saddle Seat students and William Wood's own CH Royal Crest Rhinestone Cowboy with a permanent paver stone at the Simmons’ Stables Preservation Trust for over 10 years of volunteer service and providing annual exhibitions of the American Saddlebred.
> Coached WWU Saddle Seat riders at the 2024 UPHA National Championship American Royal to the Missouri/Kansas/Iowa Grand Championship and Reserve Grand Championship in the 5-Gaited Pleasure division with Amanda Rizzi and Johnny Drum and Sam Foote and Ozark’s Big Mac respectively.
Stacey Bonderer
> Earned Ed.D. from William Woods University
Erin Cardea
> Earned Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in Higher Education. Dissertation: Evolving Strategies for Emerging Adults: An Inquiry into Teaching Strategies for Emerging Adults in Higher Education.
> Presented "The Impact of Higher Education Equestrian Programs on the Equine Industry" and "The Elusive Outside Aids" at the Certified Horsemanship Association's Annual International Conference in College Station, TX, October, 2024.
> Presented "Horses in Higher Education: Opening the Gate to and Equestrian Career" at the United States Pony Club Annual Convention in Traverse City, MI, January, 2025.
Anthony Cavaiani
> Cavaiani, A. & Klukowski, M. (2024). Did that upset you? Activism at the Paris 2024 Games. Olympic & Paralympic Analysis 2024: Mega events, media, and the politics of sport. Early reflections from leading academics. University of Texas at Austin.
> Cavaiani, A. (2025, March). The Kansas City Stadium Controversy: Cultivating Public Trust and Preserving Tradition. Paper presented at the 2025 Summit on Communication and Sport (IACS). Chicago, IL.
> Guest lecture (2025, March). Rhetorics of Place & Athlete Activism. Prof. Scott Jensen’s Political Activism in Sports class, Webster University.
> Reviewer, Routledge Communication Studies. Ed. Alex de Braw.
> Reviewer, Macmillan Learning Public Speaking Series.
Tom Frankman
> Presentation: "Library Database Access for Graduate Education Alumni" at Critical Questions in Education Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 28, 2024.
Sarah Greenland-White
> A. Hirschkowitz, E. Griggs, and S. Greenland-White (2025) Covid-19 Infections Progress into Long Covid at Higher Rates in Moderateto-High Altitude Regions than in Low Altitude Regions of the United States. Annual Meeting of the Missouri Academy of Science, Warrensburg, MO.
Kristee Lorenz
> Presentation on Partnerships Matter in Addressing the Teacher Shortage: Equip…Engage…Encourage-Strategies to Address the Teacher Shortage Crisis delivered at the MACTE Fall Virtual Conference 2024, Zoom, October 29, 2024.
> Presentation on Integrating Social and Emotional Learning in Higher Education Classrooms delivered as a traveling lecturer for State Fair Community College Faculty, Sedalia, Missouri, March 28, 2025.
Jill Mahoney
> Fernandez, E., Gravley, J., Mahoney, J. & Meadowcroft, T. (2024, November 13-14). #LinkingUpLibraries: Increasing Social Media Engagement through Collaboration [Conference session]. Library Marketing and Communications Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Valerie Wedel
> Solo video art installation: “Resurrection”, State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, October 2023 – March 2024.
> Presented: “Text as Subject in Contemporary Art”, at the Missouri Conference on History, Columbia. March 14, 2024.
Melissa Alpers-Springer
> Reviewer, Media Ethics textbook, Rowman & Littlefield, July 2024
Jessica Manion
> Completed the Certified Public Accountant certification.
Frank Giuseffi
> "Giuseffi, F. (2024). Teaching as eudaimonism: Aristotle’s moral virtues, intellectual virtues, and the phronetic bond. Journal of Philosophy & History of Education. 4(1). 1-12.
> Giuseffi, F. (2024). The investigation of a Nelsonian approach to Socratic dialogue with student-teachers at a Midwestern private university. InSight: A Journal of Scholarly Teaching, 20(1). Doi: 10.46504/20202401gi
> Presentation entitled To Calm the Tempests of the Soul: Examining Michel de Montaigne’s essay Of the Education of Children delivered as the keynote address at the Society of Philosophy and History of Education’s Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, October 3, 2024."
Nina McKee
> Presented “Points Scored and Leaderboards: Using Games to Increase Student Engagement,” a games and gamification in higher education workshop at the virtual Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference (FTTC) hosted by the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) on October 3, 2024.
Lisa Nieuwenhuizen
> Nieuwenhuizen, L. & Stiepleman, P. (2025). LGBTQ+ representation in schools: A superintendent’s experience navigating public backlash. In N.V. Schilling & N.S. Schilling, (Eds.), Problems of practices: Case studies of the superintendency, Information Age Press.
> Nieuwenhuizen, L. & Klukowski, M. (2025). Women breaking down barriers in the superintendency. In D.D. Johnson & N. Abdelrahman, (Eds.), The criticality of research for and about women in education: A call to empowering women and girls for the present and the future. Emerald Publishing.
> Nieuwenhuizen, L. Reviewer, SIG: Critical Examination of Race, Ethnicity, Class and Gender in Education. American Educational Research Association, September 2024.
> Publication: Nieuwenhuizen, L. Reviewer, SIG: Multicultural/ Multiethnic Education: Theory, Research and Practice. American Educational Research Association, September 2024.
> Nieuwenhuizen, L. (October 2024). Using Hattie’s effect size research to improve teacher efficacy and decrease implicit bias in educator preparation programs [Session Presentation]. Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Virtual Fall Conference 2024, Online.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure
Faculty
Promotions
> Tom Frankman, Professor
> Miriam O'Callaghan, Professor
> Sarah Track, Professor
> Sean Baldridge, Associate Professor
> Jessica Manion, Associate Professor
> Kristee Lorenz, Associate Professor
> Nina McKee, Assistant Professor
> Scott Zimmerman, Assistant Professor
Tenure Granted
> Miriam O'Callaghan, Professor of Management
> Jessica Manion, Associate Professor of Accounting
> Valerie Wedel, Associate Professor of Studio Art
Dads’ Association-Louis D. Beaumont Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching
1968
George Latta
Alice Morrison
Lloyd Farley
Griffith Hamlin
1969
Susan Hallgarth
Charles Jones
Eugene Addams
James Summers
Walden Freeman
Elsa Williamson
1970
Kenneth Bell
George Tutt
Gerald Lawrence
Cora Elliott
Grace McKissick
Frank Moore
1971
Daniel Gorjanc
Gayle Lampe
1972
Monroe Hopkins
Mary Jane Shipp
1973
Francis Sporer
Augusta Hinde
1974
Jahnae H. Barnett
1975
Mary Brown
1976
Carolyn
Robersdahl
Freeman
1977
John Dudley
1978
Florence Krause
1979
Christian West
1980
Adele Gorjanc
1981
Anna Marie Best
1982
Walter Renaud
1983
Phyllis Hessler
1984
John Dudley
1985
Nelva Claycomb 1986
Robert Scott
1987
Edward Easterling 1988
Gayle Lampe 1989
Julian Hertzog 1990
Terry Martin 1991
Edward Easterling 1992
Harriet Yelon 1993
Gary Kremer 1994
Laura HolderWard 1995
Gary Moss 1996
Robert Scott 1997
David Schmidt 1998
Walter Renaud 1999
Edward Easterling 2000
John Dudley
2001
Jean Kraus 2002
Joseph Pavelites 2003
Linda Davis 2004
Aimee Sapp 2005
Linda McClaren 2006
Brenda Popp
2007
Carrie McCray 2008
Stephen Hageman 2009
Elizabeth Wilson 2010
Allan Ensor 2011
Melissa AlpersSpringer 2012
Julian Hertzog 2013
Edward Easterling 2014
Caroline Boyer 2015
Nicholas Pullen 2016
Steve Huenneke 2017
Brenda Popp 2018
Shari Means 2019
Robin HirschJacobson 2020
Kimberly Keller
2021
Erik Hillskemper
2022
Liz Haben
2023
Zachary Dowdle 2024
Jessica Manion
The 2025 award winner will be announced in May.
Dissertation of the Year
Student Dr. Keith Alexander Moyer Jr.
Dissertation
School Safety and the Belongingness Hypothesis: The Effects of Student Belonging on a Suburban, Midwestern, School District’s Perception and Predictors of School Safety
Chair Dr. Kristee Lorenz, Assistant Professor of Education
Cox Research Scholars
Professor Dr. Sarah Greenland-White, Associate Professor of Biology
Students Emma Griggs, Biology major Anna Hirschkowitz, Biology major
Project The role of altitude in the progression of Covid-19 infection to Long-Covid
2024-2025 Distinguished Scholars
The faculty of the various major programs of study are entitled to designate one graduating senior as a Distinguished Scholar. While each program may consider a variety of factors and variables in the selection process, eligibility for all programs requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.40.
Accounting
Patrick Bernius
American Sign
Language - English
Interpreting
Bellesea Laschober
Biology
Isabelle Boschert
Business Administration
Allyson Hollrah
Criminal Justice
Callie Zarcone
Cybersecurity
Callie Zarcone
Elementary Education
Alexis Henley
Equestrian Studies
Jaden Fousert
Equine Administration
Lily Brachio
Equine General Studies
Montana Long
Exercise Science
Katie Keilholz
Interpretation Studies
Damian Parfait
Legal Studies Online
Ella Jenkins
Middle School Science
Education
Mekayla Gibson
Political Legal Studies
Lainey Rutter
Ruthie Brown
Ruthie Brown
Spring 2024 Dean’s List
Full-time students who achieve a 3.6 cumulative GPA are named to the Dean’s List each semester.
Blake Adams
Jacob Adams
Kyla Adams
Lauren Adams
Madison Adolphsen
Ella Aguiar
Catherine Akers
Aryana Alanis
Kayana Allen
Brianna Allison
Karter Andersen
Serenity Arciniega
Victoria Arriaga
Cheyenne Ausborn
Megan Bachand
Myra Baker
Abigail Balthazor
Heidi Baranauskas
Adam Barbieri
Devin Batdorf
Jennifer Batts
Victoria Becker
David Benton
Emily Bercaw
Andrew Berglund
Patrick Bernius
Brynna Beutke
Samantha Bils
Justus Bischoff
Rhakala Blackmon
Isabelle Blashak
Andrew Blevins
Sydney Booker
Isabelle Boschert
Rachael Botello
Mackenzie Boyle
Zoe Brandenburger
Victor Breceda
Donevan Brewer
Harley Brewster
Madeline Brinkmann
Blaine Brodersen
Ruth Brown
Theo Brown
Sydney Brueneman
Kaja Brunzlow
Kyle Buesking
Abigail Burkhalter
Charles Burns
Marta Calvo Larraz
Diana Campbell
Maggie Carlson
Jesus Castro-Diaz
Colby Caton
Seth Christie
Ava Clark
Grace Clark
Emma Clifford
Roxann Collum
Alyson Cook
Megan Corrigan
Eva Dawson
Jordyn Dawson
Keeley Diblasi
Sophia Dicampo
Kristina Dimitrijevic
Ellie Dimond
Madison Dixon
Arianna Donovan
Matthew Dworak
Hayden Ebersole
Macie Edwards
Shelby Emrich
Bryce Eoff
Leigh Everhart
David Fink
Logan Finneran
Kennedy Flanner
Jaden Fousert
Adriana Gamon
Eavan Gardner
Nicole Gartman
Tom Gehring
Hailey Gerard
Tiffany Gibson-
Mallory
Alyson Goeken
Sean Goings
Aubrie Golus
Manon Grasset
Lena Greefs
Emma Griggs
Mary Grover
Benjamin Grumley
Ryan Gutierrez
Rylee Hagens
Sierra Hahn
Loucine Hakimi
Kaleb Haley
Olivia Hanks
Derek Hansen
Heather Harbison
Zoe Hargis
Sophia Hausner
Monique Havice
Taylor Hayburn
Caleb Hayes
Eve Heintzberger
Alexis Henley
Amanda Herd
Haley Herington
Natalie Heyer
Ella Hinson
Tyler Hodgkins
Allyson Hollrah
Katelin Houchins
Caitlyn Huggins
Fatima Hussain
Lauren Imler
Alexis Ince
Ella Jenkins
Sara Johnson
Sidney Johnson
Tanner Johnson
Ethan Jones
Pakema Jones
Shannon Jones
Hudson Karr
Jessica Keilholz
Katie Keilholz
Hailey Keller
Benjamin Kern
Kayla Kilcomons
Emma King
Kaden Kinsler
Arne-Magnus Knott
Allison Kowalke
Jocelyn Kronewitter
Emma Kucsik
Benjamin Lachaize
Katherine Larivee
Madison Leckrone
Malayne Lednick
Latina Lee
Christiana Liff
Johanna Lindeboom
Zara Littlejohn
Melissa Lopez
Phillip Lucas
Halle Luetkemeyer
Laura Lunkenheimer
Rylee Mabe
Kate Mabry
Terri Madden
Nicole Mann
Alejo Marcaccini
Bottoli
Gretchen Marriott
Jenna Mason
Jared Matthews
Caroline McCurren
Siphephelo Mcineka
Megan McLeod
Haylee Miller
Seth MontanaEdwards
Dan Moulin
Aiden Mowrey
Nathan Mueller
Amaya Nash
Amanda Newcomb
Alexandria Nortrup
Grant O'Haver
Brad O'Neal
Maria Isabel Ortiz
Rozo
Jordan Owens
Luciana Paiva Pereira
Annastasia Pappas
Damien Parfait
Macie Parmer
Elena Parr
Alexander Patrick
Sarah Pierceall
Luis Pinto
Carlee Poe
Samantha Poehlmann
Sophia Poehlmann
Nicolette Porto
Jared Price
Abigail Propst
Kinsee Putnam
Lacey Quinn
Skylar Ragazzoni
Marlee Ramirez
Ryan Ranalet
Joslyn Richard
Saylor Richardson
Summer Richardson
Nolan Riechers
Candace Riley
Amanda Rizzi
Megan Roberts
Jillian Robertson
Hailey Robinson
Anthony Rodriguez
Sophia Rosales
Crystal Ruden
Christine Rupp
Dustin Russell
Lainey Rutter
Pedro Salmon
Ryleigh Sander
Giuseppe Scalzo
Florian Senst
Gabriel Serri
Abigail Shattuck
Hannah Shepherd
Samya Sikand
Shane Simpson
Katelynn Slaven
Robert Smith
Stephanie Sneed
Heather Snyder
Josie Snyder
Brooklynn Spillman
Gwendolyn Stanley
Saren Stegmaier
Jared Stephens
Elizabeth Stewart
Brennen Stinson
Leonhard Stoll
Ashley Strode
Brooklyn Talbot
Brea Taylor
Mackenzie
Thompson
Aden Tipton
Erin Treis
Jackson Truesdell
Kayla VanFonda
Jadyn Vignery
Reine Voigt
Kayla Walsh
Campbell Walters
Bryce Warmbrodt
Kyah Weirich
Ashley Wendt
Jack Wetzel
Thomas White
Jenica Wieberg
Sydney Wilbeck
Erica Williams
Jessica Williams
Ty Williams
Jennifer Wilson
Kennedy Wisdom
Jersee Wren
Callie Zarcone
Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Full-time students who achieve a 3.6 cumulative GPA are named to the Dean’s List each semester.
Carla Acevedo
Jacob Adams
Kyla Adams
Lauren Adams
Madison Adolphsen
Ella Aguiar
Brianna Allison
Emma Anderlik
Karter Andersen
Lars Ankerman
Manuel Aranguren
Serenity Arciniega
Victoria Arriaga
Madelyn Ashton
Eliott Auffret
Tammy Ayers
Myra Baker
Katheranne BakerAirhart
Faith Baldree
Abigail Balthazor
Heidi Baranauskas
Adam Barbieri
Melanie Barroso
Haley Baskett
Taylor Baumhoer
Makenzie Beatty
Sarah Beck-Oneal
Emily Bell
Kenneth Bello
Jared Bendfeld
Ambar Bendymered
David Benton
Emily Bercaw
Patrick Bernius
Brynna Beutke
Haley Bibby
Justus Bischoff
Anna Black
Rhakala Blackmon
Bethany Blackmore
Isabelle Blashak
Andrew Blevins
Riley Blevins
Lukas Bogues
Candace Bommarito
Isabelle Boschert
Rachael Botello
Katherine Bowen
Zoe Brandenburger
Victor Breceda
Harley Brewster
Madeline Brinkmann
Blaine Brodersen
Abigail Brown
Ruth Brown
Teagan Brown
Evonne Bruestle
Daniel Bryant
Kyle Buesking
Kyle Buettner
Abigail Burkhalter
Charles Burns
Brianna Butler
Arthur Calmelet
Brigitte Carbajal
Roberta Carlos da
Silva
Candace Carlson
Maggie Carlson
Juliana Carvalho
Neves
Jesus Castro-Diaz
Colby Caton
Joseph Celeste
Adeline Chilek
Seth Christie
Peyton Clampitt
Ava Clark
Grace Clark
Addyson Clay
Lillia Clay
Emma Clifford
Katherine Collaros
Morgan Collins
Megan Corrigan
O'Neal Cotton Jr.
Isiah Craighead
Jean Cripps
Justin Dameron
Jordyn Dawson
Sam de Vries
Peyton Dearing
Easton DeMilia
Mathieu Detroye
Keeley Diblasi
Sophia Dicampo
Kennedy Dickerson
Kristina Dimitrijevic
Perri Dimmitt
Madison Dixon
Chante Donaldson
Matthew Dworak
Clayton Ebers
Carl Einarsson
Kynsie Engelbrecht
Bryce Eoff
Ian Ericson
Dawson Evert
Tim Falk
Jamie Feuerbach
David Fink
Kennedy Flanner
Hope Folliard
Elin Fornstedt
Sara Foster
Jaden Fousert
Tamara Francis
Andrew Friend
Peter Gallardo
Adriana Gamon
Carmina Garay
Hailey Gerard
Thomas Geukemeijer
Mekayla Gibson
Gregory Gilliard
Olivia Gilmore
Alyson Goeken
Madison Gold
Aubrie Golus
Kiamani Grant
Manon Grasset
Jaxon Green
De'Aira Greene
Emma Griggs
Crystal Grossley
Sydney Grubb
Audrey Grunow
Ryan Gutierrez
Rylee Hagens
Loucine Hakimi
Derek Hansen
Heather Harbison
Daisy Hardman
Zoe Hargis
Ronald Harless
Anna Hart
Sophia Hausner
Monique Havice
Taylor Hayburn
Caleb Hayes
Chloe Hecker
Eve Heintzberger
Alexis Henley
Haley Herington
Natalia Hernández de León
Connor Hess
Aileen Hidalgo
Ella Hinson
Anna Hirschkowitz
Kathryn Hirtz
Kaysie Hislip
Heidi Hoff
Allyson Hollrah
Olivia Holman
Alfred Holt
Natalie Hooten
Katelin Houchins
Marius Humig
Raniya Hurtault
Fatima Hussain
Carter Ihler
Ella Jenkins
Bethany Johnson
Madison Jones
Pakema Jones
Shannon Jones
William Kalihamwe
Hudson Karr
Katie Keilholz
Benjamin Kern
Marissa Kiemen
Emma King
Landon King
Kaden Kinsler
Anthony Kizer
Emma Kucsik
Hayley Lambert
Malayne Lednick
Michelle Lee
Hendricks
Bryce Lenzi
Johanna Lindeboom
Amanda Lindo
Zara Littlejohn
Nora Loeffler
Samantha Lohnes
Melissa Lopez
Taylor Lorenz
Natalie Lovitt
Phillip Lucas
Joseph Luckett
Charlotte Luczak
Halle Luetkemeyer
Stevie Lupo
Mourad Mabrouk
Sydney Mahacek
Rileigh Maleport
Alejo Marcaccini
Bottoli
Gretchen Marriott
Aubri Mathews
Jared Matthews
Joseph McCandless
Caroline McCurren
Vitoria Mello
Alexis Messalle
Kenrick Middleton
Aleksej Milic
Allie Miller
Ingrid Mitchell
Frederik Mørch
Sara Morgan
Simone Morona
Judy Morton
Carlee Moss
Dan Moulin
Aiden Mowrey
Marija Nedeljkovic
Amanda Newcomb
Ethan NewMyer
Whitten Nichols
Kyla Nix
Alexandria Nortrup
Grant O'Haver
Brad O’Neal
Micah Overby
Jordan Owens
Suzanne Oyston
Luciana Paiva Pereira
Damien Parfait
Macie Parmer
Elena Parr
Addyson Pasley
Hannah Payne
Olivia Perkins
Samuel Pezold
Sarah Pierceall
Milena Pina
Luis Pinto
Kaitlyn Plassmeyer
Sarah Pletz
Samantha Poehlmann
Sophia Poehlmann
Shannele Poland
Nicolette Porto
Paige Potteiger
Jared Price
Abigail Propst
Nicole Pulliam
Kinsee Putnam
Julie Queen
Lacey Quinn
Arshia Ramdhar
Ryan Ranalet
Sarah Randermann
Charlotte Ready
Esther Reagan
Ryan Retone
Briana Reynolds
Saylor Richardson
Jessica Ridgway
Nolan Riechers
Shakeda Riley
Dana Rios
Amanda Rizzi
Jillian Robertson
Hailey Robinson
Anthony Rodriguez
Ethan Rose
Crystal Ruden
Jessmara Ruiz-Rivera
Alvaro Rumbos
Elijah Rupejko
Christine Rupp
Nathan Russell
Lainey Rutter
Pedro Salmon
Amy Schreck
Abigail Scott
Aaron Seaton
Breanna Sena
Elena Serrano
Gabriel Serri
Joshua Seyer
Abigail Shattuck
Hannah Shepherd
Noah Shepherd
Carson Shettlesworth
Aaliyah Shields
Caitlin Sievert
Jonathan Sievert
Samya Sikand
Shane Simpson
Katelynn Slaven
Ajani Smith
Robert Smith
Madison SmithWagers
Stephanie Sneed
Samuel Snyder
Marissa Solverud
Josie Specker
Brittany Spicer
Gwendolyn Stanley
Hayden Steelman
Wyatt Stieferman
Larry Stokes
Ashley Strode
Riley Sundlie
Morgan Swearingen
Brooklyn Talbot
Kevin Taylor
Gayle Templeton
Mackenzie Thompson
Melissa Thompson
Liam Toole
Brianna Torres
James Townsend
Erin Treis
Jackson Truesdell
Augistena Valleroy
Jeroen van Oort
Kayla VanFonda
Victor Vella
Joel Viera-Vera
Jadyn Vignery
Madison Villa
Reine Voigt
Bryce Warmbrodt
Kyah Weirich
Mykah Weldon
Jack Wetzel
Thomas White
Jenica Wieberg
David Wiley
Laurel Williams
Versie Williams
Jennifer Wilson
Mackenzie Wilson
Kennedy Wisdom
Hayden Wooldridge
Jersee Wren
Tavis Wright
Justus Yates
Callie Zarcone
Ryan Zeller
Kirsten Zuleeg
The Spring 2025 Dean's List will be announced in mid-May of 2025.
The Faculty Award
The Faculty Award is presented to the graduate magna cum laude or summa cum laude who, in the estimation of the faculty of the University, has evidenced exemplary devotion and commitment to the life of the mind.
l ainey r utter
Lainey Rutter is an Honors student from Grove, Oklahoma that has spent her entire undergraduate career at William Woods University. She is a Political/Legal studies major and has represented William Woods in Washington DC twice: once for a Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law conference and once during an internship with Wilkinson/Barker/Knauer LLP. She has also represented William Woods back home in the Oklahoma District Attorneys Office. With a minor in Criminal justice, Lainey has also volunteered at multiple first responder and active shooter enactments. On campus, Lainey is a Residential Advisor, Peer Educator, and takes part in many clubs on campus. She has taken part in over 10 theatrical productions and performed in the first musical on campus since 2011. Lainey has also represented William Woods as an equestrian at Brownland, the National Equestrian Center, and the World Equestrian Center for the Hunter/Jumper discipline. Throughout all of these extracurriculars, she has maintained a 3.98 GPA and prioritized her studies as shown through her many Dean’s List honors. Lainey is most proud of her Indigenous People’s studies and research for her Senior Seminar and Honors Thesis which was awarded the Outstanding Senior Symposium Award. To further her education after William Woods, Lainey will be attending the University of Michigan Law School in the fall.
2024-2025 Honors Program
Honors Program participants are students who meet specific academic criteria, allowing them the opportunity to participate in a program designed to provide a challenging curriculum.
Lauren Adams
Makenzie Beatty
Bethany Blackmore
Katie Bowen
Lily Brachio
Adeline Chilek
Julia Dillard
Emma Griggs
Sydney Grubb
Caleb Hayes
Cecelia Heimos
Zella Hekkert
Haley Herington
Anna Hirschkowitz
Fatima Hussain
Madison Jones
Shannon Jones
Abigail Keilholz
Aubri Mathews
Alexis Messalle
Josef Planansky
Paige Potteiger
Arisha Ramdhar
Esther Reagen
Jessica Ridgway
Lainey Rutter
Amy Schreck
Elena Serrano
Weldon Mykah
Winner of the Outstanding Senior Symposium Presentation Competition
For this competition, five senior students were chosen from an applicant pool to present either a study they conducted or a plan they created for their respective programs.
Symposium
2025 Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creativity
Student Lainey Rutter, Bachelor of Science in Political/Legal Studies
Presentation
The Nations of Our Nation: A Historical Analysis of Native American Interactions with the United States from a Political and Legal Perspective
2024-2025 Honor Societies
Alpha Chi
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society recognizes and promotes academic excellence among college students of all disciplines to encourage a spirit of service and leadership and to nurture the elements of character that make scholarship effective for good. Students who place in the top ten percent of their class from all academic disciplines are eligible for membership. Advisor: Dr. Caroline Boyer, Provost; Professor of Psychology
Lauren Adams
Kayana Allen
Tammy Ayers
David Benton
Andrew Blevins
Lukas Bogues
Sydney Booker
Brittney Brave
Ruth Brown
Marta Calvo
Diana Case Foster
Patrisha Deutsch
Madison Dixon
Bryce Eoff
Mallory Green
Sierra Hahn
Kelsey Hammack
Taylor Hayburn
Eve Heintzberger
Allyson Hollrah
Katelin Houchins
Alexis Ince
Jessica Keilholz
Katie Keilholz
Halle Luetkemeyer
Logan Martin
Dan Moulin
Jordan Owens
Jessica Perry
Samantha Poehlmann
Abigail Propst
Lacey Quinn
Candace Riley
Ashley Ruckman
Christine Rupp
Lainey Rutter
Peter Schultz
Kimberly Schultz
Nicole Schutte
Josie Specker
Ashley Strode
Mackenzie Thompson
Joel Viera-Vera
Bryce Warmbrodt
Callie Zarcone
Sarah Zook
Juan Antonio Zuniga
Ayala
Alpha Psi Omega
Alpha Psi Omega is a theatre honor society organized for colleges and universities to acknowledge students demonstrating a high standard of accomplishment in theatre. To be eligible for membership, a student must earn a total of 75 points working as a technician and performer. Advisor: Joe Potter, Assistant Professor of Theatre.
Hunter Czarnecki-Ball
Siphephelo Mcineka
Aurora Mateo
Jess Ridgway
Lainey Rutter
American Sign Language Honor Society
The American Sign Language Honor Society’s primary mission is to encourage and recognize high academic achievement in ASL studies for high school and college/university students. Like honor societies for other languages, the ASL honor society seeks to enrich the overall learning experience of those studying ASL. Advisor: Jessica Brown, Assistant Professor of American Sign Language
Serenity Arciniega
Megan Bachand
Jennifer Baird
Louis Bi
Samantha Bils
Diana Case-Foster
Annette Castaneda
Mikala Davis
Selena Flowers
Allison Kowalke
Riana Lohrey
Lynette Lopez
Terri Madden
Beta Beta Beta
Thaimy Marquez
Terri Marzette
Relle McDonagh
Mathea Mistic
Ingrid Mitchell Katherine Murray
Amaya Nash
Amanda Newcomb
Sean O’Brien
Damien Parfait
Anna Paul
Benjamin Prado
Evelyn Reynolds
Amelia Riches
Candace Riley
Anthony Rodriguez
Katelynn Slaven
Stefanie Smith
Joshua Stevens
Melissa Thompson
Christina TrunzoMosleh
Tyler Vorwerk
Erica Williams
Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is a society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Membership is open to sophomore, junior, and senior biology majors who have completed at least three courses in biological science with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Advisor: Dr. Kimberly L. Keller, Professor of Biology.
Lauren Adams
Brynna Beutke
Rhakala Blackmon
Danielle Davidson
Collegiate DECA
Kennedy Flanner
Olivia Gilmore
Emma Griggs
Anna Hirschkowitz
Siphephelo Mcineka
Laurel Williams
Collegiate DECA (formally Delta Epsilon Chi) is a national organization for college students preparing for careers in marketing, merchandising, or management. Its local chapters and state associations are a division of National DECA, Inc.
Shannon Jones
David Flink
Allyson Hollrah
Emma Kucsik
Hanna Lange
Alexandria Nortrup
Lubos Polacko
Navy Setzer
Briana Reynolds
Brianna Butler
Justus Yates
Siphephelo Mcineka
Charlotte Luczak
Delta Mu Delta
Delta Mu Delta is an international business honor society that recognizes academic ditinction of students at select colleges and universities by acknowledging the achievement of individual members who support and strengthen the communities they serve. Advisor: Roman Sivkov, Instructor of Finance
Patrick Bernius
Andrew Blevins
Jeffrey Burgert
Sean Goings
Allyson Hollrah
Jessica Jessen
Caroline McCurren
Emily Smith
Kayla Struemph
Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society in education organized to recognize excellence in education. Education students who have completed 60 hours or more and achieved a GPA of 3.5 and above are eligible for selection. Advisor: Dr. Joe Davis, Assistant Professor of Education, and Stacey Bonderer, Assistant Professor of Education.
Victoria Arriaga
Myra Baker
Zoe Brandenburger
Bryce Eoff
Abigail Keilholz
Carlee Moss
Jordan Owens
Macie Parmer
Lacey Quinn
Esther Reagan
Ashley Ruckman
Josie Specker
Mackenzie Thompson
Emma Tindell
Phi Alpha
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society offers membership to junior and senior social work majors with an overall GPA of 3.4 and a GPA of 3.7 in social work courses. Members must exemplify the ethical and professional values, attitudes, and conduct expected of members of the social work profession. Advisors: George Garner, Associate Professor of Social Work, Dr. Steve Cooper, Professor of Social Work
Madison Dixon
Kynsie Engelbrecht
Cassie Holloway
Lisa Munoz
Kappa Mu Epsilon
Kappa Mu Epsilon is a specialized honor society in mathematics. KME was founded in 1931 to promote the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students. The chapters’ members are selected from students of mathematics and other closely related fields who have maintained standards of scholarship, have professional merit, and have attained academic distinction. Advisor: Chris Schneider, Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
Morgan Collins
Caleb Hayes
Siphephelo Mcineka
Faculty:
Julie Davenport
Raymond Hune
Chris Schneider
Phi Alpha Delta
Phi Alpha Delta seeks to form a strong bond, uniting students and teachers of the law with members of the bench and bar in a fraternal fellowship designed to advance the ideals of liberty and equal justice under law; to stimulate excellence in scholarship; to inspire the virtues of compassion and courage; to foster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfare of its members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual, and cultural advancement; so that each member may enjoy a lifetime of honorable professional and public service. Advisor: Cynthia Kramer, Professor of Legal Studies
DaShaun Bracely
Daniel Clavijo
Clayton Ebers
Emma King
Lainey Rutter
William Walbaum
Psi Chi
Psi Chi was founded in 1929, during the Ninth International Congress of Psychology held at Yale University. The honor society’s stated purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology. Advisor: Dr. Caroline Boyer, Professor of Psychology.
Madison Adolphsen
Ruthie Brown
LaTina Lee
Skylar Ragazzoni
Joel Viera-Vera
Ty Williams
Jessica Williams
Alice Young
Diana Aguilar
Katy Deener
Jamie Feuerbach
Kyeshia Gibson
Beyanka Glasgow
Logan Martin
Akela McCracken
Kali Morland
Kelmy Rodriquez
Hailey Triske
Equestrian Student Honors and Accomplishments
KDA Summer Dressage at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY - July 22, 2024
> Sydney Brueneman competed at Third Level with Sydney
SLADS August Classic at the National Equestrian Center - Aug. 4, 2024
> Sydney Brueneman competed at Third Level with Sydney
> Alanna Bielawski made her recognized dressage show debut on Antares, and blew us all away with a 66 at T3, a 74 at T2, and a 69 at T3, receiving high score adult amateur for Saturday and both qualifying scores for Regional Champs
WWU Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show - Sept. 21, 2024
> Sydney Kunz - Champion Adult Cross Rails with Renegade
> Lilly Haynes - Reserve Champion Adult Cross Rails with Ardeo Porsche
> Isabel Kole - Champion Beginner Hunter Rider and Champion Hunter Rider 2’3” with Chin Chin
> Kaitlyn Oberg - Champion Limit Hunter Rider 2’6” with Cold Case
> Zella Hekkert - Reserve Champion Limit Hunter Rider 2’3” with Pacha de Nantuel
> Theo Brisendine - Champion Puddle Jumpers with Renegade
> Teagan Brown - Reserve Champion Puddle Jumpers with Maverick
> Alanna Bielawski - Champion 0.65m Jumpers and Champion 0.75m Jumpers with B That Way
Silver Fox Stables Hunter/Jumper Show - Oct. 26-27, 2024
> Alanna Bielawski - Reserve Champion Intermediate Jumpers with Fumonia B
> Zella Hekkert - Champion & Reserve Champion Limit Hunter Rider Equitation with Chni Chin
> Isabel Kole - Champion & Reserve Champion Intermediate Child/ Adult Equitation, Winner 2’3” Hunter Classic with Chin Chin
> Kaitlyn Oberg - 2x Champion Child/Adult Hunter 2’6”, Winner Silver Fox Hunter Classic with Cold Case
> Lainey Rutter - Champion 2x Novice Child/Adult Jumper, 2nd Place Mini Prix with Cachacco
Color Breed Congress, Tulsa, OK - Nov. 2-9 2024 Tulsa, OK
> Abby Burkhalter - Only Good Til Midnite - Champion Novice Equitation and Reserve Champion Amateur Ideal Hunter
> Abby Burkhalter - Huntin For Daisys - Top Five Bareback Horsemanship
> Dylan Hassett - Living Without Color- Top Five Hunter Under Saddle
> Dylan Hassett - PR Dippin Dots- Reserve Champion Amateur Western Pleasure
> Hannah White - Promise I Will Be Good - Reserve Champion Amateur English Equitation
> Hannah White - Jazzy San Pep- Unanimous Champion Amateur Ranch Reining and Reserve Champion Ranch Horsemanship
> Elena Serrano - Jazzy San Pep - Top Five Youth Ranch Riding and Ranch Pleasure
> Taylor Thompson - HotChic At The Party - Top Five Amateur Equitation Solid
> Miranda Vancil - Only Invite A Good Time - Top Ten Solid Amateur Western Showmanship Solid, English Showmanship Solid, and Performance Halter Geldings
> Brynna Beutke - C Fives Reign - Champion WT Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, and Ranch Horsemanship
> Brynna Beutke - Heza Cool Clue - Three Top Tens in Amateur Senior Geldings, English Showmanship and Western Showmanship
> Lily Brachio - Lucys Best Invitation- Top Five Yearling In-Hand Trail
> Montana Long - Genuinerubyleno - Top Ten Amateur Ranch Riding Solid
WWU Hunter/Jumper Derby Show - Nov. 16-17, 2024
> Shay Leake - Champion Ground Poles Equitation with Up in the Air
> Jadyn Vignery - Champion Adult Cross Rails with Griffindor’s Pride
> Lilly Haynes - Reserve Champion Beginner Hunter with Ardeo Porsche
> Maddie Schade - Reserve Champion Limit Hunter Rider with Ardeo Porsche
> Kaitlyn Oberg - Champion Low Hunter with Cold Case
> Audrey Grunow - Reserve Champion Intermediate Equitation with Cold Case
Prime Time Horse Show - Feb. 22-23, 2025
> Alanna Bielawski - Reserve Champion .95m Jumpers with Fumonia B
> Ava Clark - Champion Beginner Rider Jumper with Cachacco
> Audrey Grunow - Reserve Champion Low Child/Adult Hunter with Cold Case
> Lainey Rutter - Champion 1.0m Jumpers with Cachacco
2024 Pinto Horse Association, Year-End Highpoint Award Champion
> 2024 Pinto Horse Of The Year – Jazzy San Pep, in the Amateur Ranch Reining Solid with student Hannah White
> 2024 Pinto Horse Of The Year- C Fives Reign, in the Amateur Ranch Showmanship WT and in the Amateur Ranch Ideal WT with student Brynna Beutke
2025 Pinto Horse Association Hall of Fame Inductee
- William Woods University
> William Woods University was inducted into the Pinto Horse Association Hall of Fame March 2025 and was awarded the prestigious Past Presidents Bronze Boot Award
St. Louis National Charity Horse Show
> Jillian Becker - 5 Gaited Amateur 4th 5- Gaited Amateur Championship 5th with Mr. Park Avenue
> Amanda Rizzi - Johnny Drum Reserve Champion and Reserve Grand Champion 5-Gaited Pleasure; Destination Rio Champion and Grand Champion Open English Pleasure Youth
> Hailey Mendenhall Juarez - Bermuda Schwartz Open English Pleasure Youth 6th Open English Pleasure Youth Championship 3rd
> Erin Mahoney - Pinekrest’s Ruby Tuesday 5 Gaited Amateur 5th 5-Gaited Amateur Championship 6th
> Sam Foote - Gridded Grand Guard 3-Gaited Show Pleasure 18-39 3rd
St. Louis Kickoff Horse Show
> Jillian Becker - Reserve champion and Reserve Grand Champion 5-Gaited Open with Mr. Park Avenue
> Erin Mahoney - Champion and Grand Champion 5-Gaited Open with Pinekrest’s Ruby Tuesday
> Sam Foote - Champion 5-Gaited Pleasure and Reserve Grand Champion 5-Gaited Pleasure with Ozark’s Big Mac; Reserve Grand Champion 3-Gaited Show Pleasure with Gridded Grand Guard
> Amanda Rizzi - Champion and Grand Champion 3-Gaited Park with Nut Job; Reserve champion 5-Gaited Pleasure with Johnny Drum
> Hailey Mendenhall Juarez - Reserve Champion 3-Gaited Show Pleasure with Bermuda Schwartz
UPHA American Royal National Championship
> Jillian Becker - Reserve Champion Missouri/Kansas/Iowa 5-Gaited Amateur with Mr. Park Avenue
> Amanda Rizzi - Reserve Champion and Grand Champion in the Missouri/Kansas/Iowa 5-Gaited Pleasure with Johnny Drum
> Erin Mahoney - 3rd and 4th place finishes in the Missouri/Kansas/Iowa 5-Gaited Amateur with Pinekrest’s Ruby Tuesday
> Sam Foote - Reserve Grand Champion in the Missouri/Kansas/Iowa 5-Gaited Pleasure with Ozark’s Big Mac
Mission S tatement
William Woods University promotes a student-centered learning environment valuing inclusion, creativity, and intellectual inquiry. Focused on professions-oriented education, we prepare learners for success.