Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 363 high-achieving graduates during an April 25 ceremony in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.

The FSU Honors Program supports the efforts and talents of the university’s most intellectually curious students who have the potential, dedication and drive for creating change.

The ceremony included remarks by FSU President Richard McCullough; Annette Schwabe, associate dean of Undergraduate Studies and director of the FSU Honors Program; Amy Haggard, associate director of Alumni and Student Engagement; and Jeff Badger, associate director of the FSU Honors Program.

The breakdown of the honors awardees is as follows:

225 graduates, University Honors Program

Earned at least 18 honors points in fulfillment of the FSU Honors Program requirements.

94 graduates, Honors in the Major Program

Completed an honors thesis in fulfillment of the requirement for the distinction “with honors” in their major department.

18 graduates, Dual Honors

Completed both the University Honors Program and the Honors in the Major program.

26 graduates, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Completed the University Honors Program and the Honors in the Major program and graduated summa cum laude, having a GPA of 3.9 or higher.

The honors medallion recipients, along with their hometowns, academic majors and award designations, are listed by state and city below.

Alabama

Huntsville
Jonathan Marcus, Meteorology, University Honors

California

San Diego
Leanna Gharbaoui, Biochemistry, Outstanding Senior Scholar

San José
Sergio Salazar, Anthropology & General Linguistics, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Florida

Apopka
Alex Jernigan, Biological Science, University Honors

Bartow
Lauren Kuhlman, International Affairs & Latin American and Caribbean Studies, University Honors

Boca Raton
Megan Appelbaum, Dietetics, Honors in the Major
Alexandra Henry, Economics & Finance, University Honors
Cooper Markowitz, Computer Science, University Honors
Emily Pacenti, Political Science & Women’s Studies, Honors in the Major
Morgan Raskin, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major

Bonifay
Austin Pauley, Biological Science, University Honors

Bonita Springs
Colin MacRae, Computer Science, Honors in the Major

Boyton Beach
Geffre Jean Francois, Psychology, Honors in the Major

Bradenton
Sydney Hetterich, Anthropology, Honors in the Major
Ashton Johnson, Nursing, University Honors
Olivia Uchman, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors
Andrew Fairley, Political Science, Honors in the Major

Brandon
Joseph Barshay, Computer Science, University Honors
Katherine Newcomb, Management & Finance, University Honors
Evan Vinson, Chemical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Callahan
Courtney Wilkinson, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major

Cape Coral
Sylvia Canko, Chemistry, Honors in the Major
Thalia Valdes, Editing, Writing & Media & International Affairs, University Honors

Celebration
Dawson Hulme, Professional Sales, University Honors

Cooper City
Casey Chapter, Digital Media Production & Literature, Media, and Culture, Honors in the Major
John Lystad, International Affairs & Sociology, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Coral Springs
Kara Lefkowitz, Communication & Interdisciplinary Social Science, University Honors

Crystal River
Savannah Bass, Political Science & History, University Honors

Dade City
Ryan Fenton, Finance, University Honors

Davie
Dylan Niles, Neuroscience, University Honors
Derica Parathundil, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major

Delray Beach
Kenesha Chalemon, Economics & Sociology, Honors in the Major

Englewood
Kellie Conlon, Nursing, University Honors

Eustis
Marion Harper, International Affairs & Sociology, Honors in the Major

Fernandina Beach
Finnbar Rooney, Mechanical Engineering, University Honors
Samantha Stafford, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, University Honors

Fleming Island
Laura Helock, Meteorology, Honors in the Major

Fort Lauderdale
Katherine Diaz, Psychology, Honors in the Major
Abigail Serda, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (Community Patient Care), University Honors
Thomas Lovegren, Political Science & International Affairs, University Honors
Michael Morales, International Affairs & Criminology, University Honors and Honors in the Major
Lauren Hearn, Biological Science, Honors in the Major
Martha Sizemore, History & Advertising, University Honors
Parker Ballard-Kyle, Chemistry, Honors in the Major

Fort Pierce
Jacob Boykin, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Fort Walton Beach
Madison Imm, Criminology & Psychology, University Honors

Gainesville
Sarah Abernethy, Biology, University Honors
MacCarthy Baker, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Lindsay Bolton, Psychology, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Samantha Cousins, Criminology & Psychology, University Honors
Jamie Lett, Literature, Media, and Culture, Honors in the Major
Abigail Ringdahl, Violin Performance, University Honors

Gotha
Dean Khan, Political Science & Finance, University Honors

Gulf Breeze
Angeli Canekeratne, Biological Science, University Honors
Benjamin Linkous, Clinical Professions, University Honors
Jacob Turner, Media/Communication Studies, University Honors

High Springs
Hope Lewellen, Management & Sociology, University Honors

Hilliard
Kiersten Wright, Creative Writing, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Hobe Sound
Skylar Martino, Pure Mathematics, University Honors

Holly Hill
Joseph Capers, International Affairs, University Honors

Hollywood
Jalen Blocker, Psychology, Honors in the Major
Crystal Cassinelli, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (Clinical Professions), University Honors
Max Wigutow, Finance & Risk Management/Insurance, University Honors

Hudson
Devin Wayand, Literature, Media, and Culture & Religion, Honors in the Major

Indialantic
Emily Ortiz, Political Science, Honors in the Major

Jacksonville
Anne Auchter, Religion, Honors in the Major
Chrystilia Buchanan, Music/Liberal Arts, University Honors
Lilijana Chufo, Political Science, University Honors
McKenzie Clark, Religion, Honors in the Major
Charles Click, Political Science, University Honors and Honors in the Major
Angelina Cole, Criminology & Psychology, University Honors
Yousi Espanol-Rincon, Biological Science, Honors in the Major
Kobe Jones, Finance & Management, University Honors
Kylie Krombholz, Exercise Physiology & Psychology, University Honors
Trystan Loustau, Psychology, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Shrivathsan Margam S, International Affairs & Management Information Systems, University Honors
Kathleen McClellan, Biological Science, Honors in the Major
Cierra McKenzie, Finance & Media/Communication Studies, University Honors
Sara Rosenblum, Actuarial Science, University Honors
Chisom Ukoha, Digital Media Production, Honors in the Major
Savannah Wolff, International Affairs, University Honors

Jacksonville Beach
Lindsey Abney, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors
Mary Kane, Psychology & Environmental Science and Policy, University Honors
Malina Lapenes, Clinical Professions, University Honors

Jupiter
Noah Fletcher, Psychology, University Honors
Madison Hedge, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors
Sarah Wachtman, Biology, University Honors
Grace Wiley, Psychology, University Honors

Kissimmee
Elizabeth Steidley, Biological Science, University Honors

LaBelle
Alondra Lopez, Psychology & Criminology, Honors in the Major

Lake City
Trisha Patel, Public Health, Outstanding Senior Scholar
William Thompson, Business Management, University Honors

Lake Mary
Elle Mariano, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors
Dalton Russell, Applied/Computational Mathematics & Creative Writing, Honors in the Major

Lake Worth
Joshua Brensel, Political Science, University Honors
Jacklyn Maisonet, Criminology, University Honors

Lakeland
Jessalyn Ready, History & Literature, Media, and Culture, Honors in the Major
Laura Swygert, Theatre, University Honors
Madalyn Werd, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (Clinical Professions), University Honors

Land O’ Lakes
Haley Michael, Biological Science, University Honors

Leesburg
Alyssa Paynter, Biomathematics, University Honors
Anahi Sustaita, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major

Lighthouse Point
Faith Hunt, Psychology, University Honors
Anne Wilson, Media/Communication Studies, Honors in the Major

Lithia
Klaudia Greer, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Sofie Raben, Athletic Training, University Honors

Live Oak
Christian Dixon, International Affairs, University Honors

Longwood
Morgan Kirwan, Family and Child Sciences & Psychology, Honors in the Major
Avery Knipfing, Exercise Physiology, Honors in the Major
Georgia Watson, Psychology & Criminology, University Honors

Loxahatchee
Alexia Mullings, Electrical Engineering, University Honors

Macclenny
Emma Davis, History & French, University Honors and Honors in the Major

Maitland
Taylor Gluckman, Neuroscience & International Affairs, University Honors

Melbourne
Jessica Dixon, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience & Statistics, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Olivia King, Criminology, University Honors
Gabrielle Little, Philosophy & Art History, University Honors
Rachel Montgomery, Statistics, University Honors
Taylor Reilly, Psychology & Creative Writing, University Honors
Kirstin Soper, Psychology & Creative Writing, University Honors

Merritt Island
Paige Nielsen, Biomedical Engineering (Biomaterials & Polymers Engineering), Honors in the Major
Christina Schiffert, Physics, University Honors

Miami
Jordan Artzy, Biochemistry, Honors in the Major
Luciano Bettocchi, Finance, University Honors
Elena Cabeza, Criminology, University Honors
Guissella Cruz, Sociology, Honors in the Major
Andrew de Moya, Accounting & Finance, University Honors
Alexa De Paz, Political Science & International Affairs, Honors in the Major
Alejandro Dominguez, Economics, University Honors
Katalina Figueras, Family and Child Sciences, University Honors
Olivia Flood, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major
Christopher Jean-Baptiste, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major
Stephany Jimenez, Psychology, Honors in the Major
Ni’A Landon, Public Relations, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Lucia Maldonado, Public Relations & Editing, Writing, and Media, Honors in the Major
Graciela Medina, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors
Nina Perdomo, Classical Archaeology & Italian, Honors in the Major
Roxy Rico, English Literature & History, University Honors
Karla Schumacher, Risk Management/Insurance & Marketing, University Honors
John Suarez, Human Resource Management, University Honors
Daniel Torres, International Affairs, University Honors
Nashali Vescovacci, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (Clinical Professions), University Honors
Fernando Yzquierdo, Creative Writing & Criminology, University Honors
Sophia Ziemer, Editing, Writing, and Media, Honors in the Major

Miami Springs
Angela Moon, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (Clinical Professions), University Honors

Middleburg
Julianna Deaton, Hospitality and Tourism Management, University Honors

Milton
Samuel Jordan, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors

Naples
Emmett Gillen, Finance, University Honors
Mikayla Heath, Family and Child Sciences, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Hannah Justus, Literature, Media, and Culture & Political Science, University Honors and Honors in the Major
Ryan San Filippo, Economics, University Honors

Niceville
Julia Hartzog, Biomedical Engineering (Cell & Bioprocess Engineering), Honors in the Major

Oakland
Rhiannon Crawford, Biological Science, Honors in the Major

Ocala
Johnathan Couch, Organ Performance & Music Composition, Honors in the Major

Odessa
Cristina Suarez Solar, Human Resource Management, University Honors

Orange Park
Karam Eeso, Chemical Engineering, Honors in the Major
Camilla May, Biological Science, Honors in the Major

Orlando
Kassidy Charles, Public Relations, Honors in the Major
Arianna Dantes, Interior Design, Honors in the Major
Taylor Harrigan, Media/Communication Studies, University Honors
Amanda Knox, International Affairs, University Honors
Griffin Leckie, Political Science, University Honors
Rita Mattar, Biological Science, Honors in the Major
Roselane Ramirez, Biochemistry, University Honors
Jordan Tweedie, Meteorology, University Honors and Honors in the Major
Matthew Williams, Finance & Political Science, University Honors
Kristine Castillo, Editing, Writing, and Media & Public Health, Honors in the Major
Lilliana Reinoso, Studio Art, Honors in the Major

Osprey
Daniel Stone, Biochemistry, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Oviedo
Kara Brizendine, Psychology, University Honors
Kyle Findlay, Biology, University…