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Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
For more than 60 years, Who's Who Among Students
has annually honored outstanding campus leaders for their scholastic and
community achievements. By participating in this program, your school will
be joining more than 2,300 institutions of higher learning across the
country that nominate each year for the national Who's Who program.
Who's Who has been a leader among recognition programs. In
today's world, on-going education has become the norm for many businesses
and industries. Recognition of the individuals participating in graduate
studies is as important to these businesses as it is to the undergraduates
themselves.
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Application
Bess Gentry
Mrs. Bess Gentry was the first Dean of Women at Lamar State College of Technology, serving in the capacity from 1944 until her retirement in 1968. She also held the position of Head of the Department of Woman’s Health and Physical Education from 1944-1955. During her tenure at the university, her accomplishments included the founding and establishment of Alpha Lambda Delta, Association of Women Students, Cap and Gown Senior Honor Society, Panhellenic Association and the national sorority system, and Physical Education Professionals. The example of Bess Gentry as a woman of energy, enthusiasm, integrity, and care remains an inspiration and an important dimension of her rich legacy.
Award
Jan Broussard, 1974 Panhellenic Association President, provided student leadership in establishing the Bess Gentry Award on February 17, 1975 to honor Mrs. Gentry and to recognize an outstanding senior woman. The Bess Gentry Award is perpetuated by the University, and the finalists are honored and the award recipient is announced at the annual Toast to Leadership Awards Banquet.
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Application
C. Robert Kemble
Dr. C. Robert Kemble served as the eighth President of Lamar University from 1977-1984 and as the first Chancellor of Lamar University System from 1984-1986. During his tenure at Lamar, he was attentive to the needs of students and committed to the perpetuation of traditions of excellence. Recognized as an innovative and creative leader in higher education, Dr. Kemble and his wife Helen, made significant contributions to Lamar University. They continue to do so as the generous benefactors of the cash endowment that accompanies both the Bess Gentry and C. Robert Kemble Award.
Award
The C. Robert Kemble Award was established in December, 1981 and was conferred for the first time in April 1982. The award was established to pay tribute to Dr. Kemble for his example and the high standard of educational excellence that he represents and to recognize an outstanding senior man. The finalists are honored and the award recipient is announced at the annual Toast to Leadership Awards Banquet.
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Application
Otho Plummer Award
Given to the highest-ranking man and woman graduated from the academic colleges, the award was established in the name of the late Otho Plummer, chairman emeritus of the board of regents and a member of the board from 1949 to 1990. The award is announced at commencement.
Ann Shaw Award
Ann Shaw was a long-time employee of the University who served in numerous positions within the division of student affairs. During her 25 year employment she was involved with students on an individual basis and has personally touched the lives of thousands of students involved in an array of student life programs. Through her dedication to the growth and development of students and student leadership she is personally responsible for the implementation of numerous student life programs and events, many of which have become Lamar traditions and institutions.
Award
A group of alumni took her twenty-fifth anniversary of employment as the opportunity to recognize her, express appreciation to her, and simultaneously recognize student leadership with an award established in her name. The Ann Shaw Leadership Award is presented annually at the Toast to Leadership Awards Banquet.
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Application
For more information, contact Jay Lambert at 409-880-7821
or by e-mail at
Jason.Lambert@Lamar.edu.
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