Campbellsville University presents awards

Campbellsville University’s annual Honors and Awards Day presented students, faculty and staff awards recognizing them for their academics and service to the university and community.
Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of the university, called the ceremony a “very special celebration” and said, “We celebrate with those recognized.”
“This is a high day in the life of a university,” he said.
Valedictorian for the December 2011 graduating class was Bilen Melles Ghirmay of Campbellsville while Felechia Kemper Wainscott of Worthville was salutatorian for December 2011.
Co-valedictorians for May 2012 were Johnnie Lynn Decker of Louisville and Trask Anthony Murphy of Summersville,
Rebekah Rose Bess Murphy, a resident of Summersville and native of Owen County received the following honors: William K. Pennebaker Education – P-5; “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” for 2011-12; and received summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.85 to 4.0
Trask Murphy received the following awards: Biblical Studies – Pastoral Ministries; summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.85 to 4.0
Felechia Kemper Wainscott of Worthville was also named summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.85 to 4.0
 

Rebekah Murphy, left, of Summersville and formerly of Owen County, received the William K. Pennebaker P-5 Education Academic Award at Campbellsville University's Honors and Awards Day. The award was presented by Dr. Donna Hedgepath, right, professor of education and associate dean.

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Trask Murphy, center, of Summersville and husband of Owen County native Rebekah Murphy, was named valedictorian of the May 2012 class at Campbellsville University's Honors and Awards Day, April 18. He received a plaque and stole from Dr. Frank Cheatham, left, vice president for academic affairs, and Dr. Michael V. Cater, right, president of Campbellsville University.

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