The 35th annual Student Achievement Awards honoring the outstanding achievements of Marian University students will be Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the Indianapolis Civic Theatre in Marian Hall on campus.

 

Awards are given in several categories, including academics, service learning, and campus ministry. The university's alumni association will also present the Alumni Association Distinguished Senior Award. Nominees for this honor are Anna Allen, Cameron McDowell, and Laura Wagner.

 

The John Sweany Maid and Knight of Marian Memorial Spirit Award will be presented by Brian Sweany, John's son. John founded the Drum and Bugle Corps while a student at the university. Later, he became a faculty member and trustee devoted his time to making the future of Marian College bright. The award is intended recognize the collegiate spirit for which he was known. Nominees for this honor are:

 

Maids		Knights
Amelia Horninger		James Brockmeier
Jessica Kirkwood		Matthew Horan
Caitlin Johns		Cameron McDowell
Corrine Purvis
Meredith Riley
Laura Wagner

 

Students who have been named to the Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities will also be recognized. These students are:

 

Adam Ahern

Anna Allen

James Brockmeier

Darami Daniels

Grace Dible

Chelsey Edwards

Miriam Karwath

Jessica Kirkwood

Daniel Lassell

Reid Leazier

Cameron McDowell

Megan Molleran

Ashley Pulskamp

Corrine Purvis

Meredith Riley

Laura Wagner

Jamie Waller

Kristen Welker

Aaron Wilder

Mallory Wolfe

Christina Zier