HCC Northwest awards high achieving students

Jun 25, 2008

HOUSTON, TX (June 23, 2008) – HCC Northwest held their student awards event on June 16 at the Marriott Westchase. Attendees waited anxiously for the winners in each department to be announced.  Recognition goes to Troy Jefferson, Northwest Student Life Coordinator, student ambassadors, and the student government association for making the event a reality. 

Winners in each category are as follows.

WINNERS                                         DEPARTMENT

Chris Pyle                                          Audio Recording

Loren Gilley                                       Filmmaking

Gabriela Vergara                               Psychology

Michael Howell                                  Sociology

Mishele Lamshing                             Anthropology

Michael Limbousis                            Criminal Justice

Frederick Doe                                   Economics

Juan Giron                                         Government

Tara Curtis                                        Computer Science

Elham Jafari                                      Comp I Narrative

Benjamin Sager                                Comp I Analysis

Brian Russ                                        Comp II Rhetoric

Svitlana Chajkovska                          Literature Analysis

Maria Decker                                     Literature Research

Brian White                                       Philosophy

Colleen Culpepper                            Mathematics

Kamilah Jackson                              Business Technology

Anna Khadeeva                                Chemistry

Elizabeth Olaoye                              Biology

Rehana Akram                                 Cosmetology

Renee Van Nifterik                            Drama

Faith Kangieser                                Speech

Kevin Jenkins                                    Developmental Studies

Julia Landry                                       Visual Arts

James Dodd                                     Music Production

Diana Ramos                                   Music Business

Joel Gevirtz                                       Jazz

Vivian Jimenez                                 Voice

Lyndsey Baker                                 Dance

James Hoggard                               Instrumental Music

Akwaugo Imaga                               History

Amanda Eigler                                 Foreign Language

Event of the Year

“Be a Kid Again” March of Dimes Fundraiser - Kim Montgomery & Student Ambassadors                     

Organization of the Year

Rotaract Club                                              

Student of the Year

Bao Long Ton       

Student athletes were also recognized at the Student Athletic Awards on Friday, June 20 at Minute Maid Park.  The park provided a spectacular backdrop for the program as attendees enjoyed dinner and awards presentation.  Awards were presented to athletes who contributed to the overall success of the student athletics program.

Award recipients are as follows.

Spirit Award

Nancy Berkey – Coed Softball

Coach of the Year

David Shaw and Michael Crosby – Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Sportsperson of the Year

Heather Teichgraeber – Volleyball and Basketball

HCC Northwest currently offers eleven different sports teams including men’s basketball, flag football, golf, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, coed softball, men’s softball, volleyball, women’s basketball, men’s tennis, and women’s tennis.  For more information on student life at HCC Northwest, please contact Troy Jefferson at troy.jefferson@hccs.edu or call 713-718-5702.