Beta Gamma Sigma: Scholarship Winners

The following scholarships have been awarded by the Arkansas Alpha Chapter to members of the society.

Beta Gamma Sigma Scholar

This scholarship is no longer being awarded. It was made available to chapters who obtained exceptionally high acceptance rates. The Arkansas Alpha chapter qualified for this scholarship every year since it was made available. The scholarship paid $1,000 for an academic year.

 

  • 2015-2016: Addison Stanfill
  • 2014-2015: Megan Frohardt
  • 2013-2014: Caitlin Britt
  • 2012-2013: Ananya Banerjee
  • 2011-2012: Garrett Frost
  • 2010-2011: Emily McCullough
  • 2009-2010: McKensie Piepho
  • 2008-2009: Kristina Mazouch
  • 2007-2008: Kara Martin
  • 2006-2007: Stephen Sisti
  • 2005-2006: Elizabeth Dodson
  • 2004-2005: Vanessa Bessner
  • 2003-2004: Zhanna Sharpanova
  • 2002-2003: Sommer Huff
  • 2001-2002: Jeff Allred
  • 2000-2001: Paul Jones
  • 1999-2000: Natalie Kaderly
  • 1998-1999: Benton Walker
  • 1997-1998: Ross Rucker
  • 1996-1997: Kelly Harris

Mary Lou Cravens Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is made available by the generous contribution of William and Mary Lou Cravens of Little Rock. Past recipients of the award are:

 

  • 2020-2021: Jonathan Mahaffey
  • 2019-2020: Katrina Ruger
  • 2018-2019: Evan Smith
  • 2017-2018: Jillian Anderson
  • 2016-2017: Thai Dang
  • 2015-2016: Claude Ruboneka
  • 2014-2015: Amanda Abernathy
  • 2013-2014: Patrick Zagar
  • 2012-2013: Anna Fagan
  • 2011-2012: Joseph Hogan
  • 2010-2011: Joshua Pettus
  • 2009-2010: Nicholas Gardner
  • 2008-2009: Spencer Kirkland
  • 2007-2008: Jessica Hesseltine
  • 2006-2007: Rebecca Davis
  • 2005-2006: Guy Hendricks
  • 2004-2005: Rebecca Stubbs
  • 2003-2004: Allen Pierce
  • 2002-2003: Signa Smith
  • 2001-2002: Lisa Adkins

John Dominick Scholarship

This scholarship is made available by the generous contribution of Julia Mobley of Texarkana, a former Chapter Honoree of the Arkansas Alpha Chapter. It is named in honor of Dr. John Dominick, Chair of Banking in the Walton College of Business. Past recipients of this award are:

 

  • 2020-2021: Austin Heinisch
  • 2019-2020: Jeremy Warren
  • 2018-2019: Hayden McDaniel
  • 2017-2018: Nicholas Costanza
  • 2016-2017: Justin McVeigh
  • 2015-2016: Wynn Lemmons
  • 2014-2015: Shawn Morris
  • 2013-2014: Gabriel Antony
  • 2012-2013: Joshua Weaver
  • 2011-2012: Richard Fortier
  • 2010-2011: Micah Osborne
  • 2009-2010: Adam Ulmer
  • 2008-2009: Stephanie Wirges
  • 2007-2008: Marissa Myers
  • 2006-2007: Matt Heath
  • 2005-2006: Shane Gieskieng
  • 2004-2005: Ashley Kinion
  • 2003-2004: Steven Pate
  • 2002-2003: Adriana Lopez Villegas
  • 2001-2002: Kimberly Karr

Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship is no longer being awarded. It was was made available by the contributions of former Chapter Honorees of the Arkansas Alpha Chapter, as well as other friends of Beta Gamma Sigma. Past recipients include:

 

  • 2002-2003: Amira Zheteyeva
  • 2000-2001: Allen Shaver
  • 1999-2000: Charlotte Moore
  • 1998-1999: Tonya Logan

Outstanding Chapter Scholarship

This scholarship is no longer being awarded. The national office of Beta Gamma Sigma annually identified the three most outstanding chapters in the country, and awarded a scholarship to one initiate of each of the outstanding chapters. Three levels of achievement were recognized: Gold (for which a $1,500 scholarship was awarded), Silver ($1,250), and Bronze ($1,000). The Arkansas Alpha Chapter received the "Gold Chapter" twice, the "Silver Chapter" five times, and the "Bronze Chapter" once. The following initiates have received scholarships:

 

  • 2006-2007: Nikki Wilson
  • 2005-2006: Meggan Sexton
  • 2004-2005: Sarah Garton
  • 2003-2004: Jenni Dinger
  • 2002-2003: Ashley Niblett
  • 2001-2002: Lorrie Alston
  • 2000-2001: Leigh Evans
  • 1999-2000: Jenny Gann
  • 1998-1998: Steven Murray

Colvin G. Norwood Scholarship

This scholarship is made available by the generous contribution of John Norwood, the faculty advisor of the Alpha of Arkansas Chapter. It is named in honor of his father. Past recipients of this award are:

 

  • 2020-2021: Lexi Rook
  • 2019-2020: Adelle LaGraize
  • 2018-2019: Allison Page
  • 2017-2018: Katherine Anibas
  • 2016-2017: Mackenzie Owens
  • 2015-2016: Steve Murphy and Alyssa Mueller
  • 2014-2015: Jodi Belk and Michaela Pecoraro
  • 2013-2014: Harrison Hargraves and Mika Tsujimoto
  • 2012-2013: Lindsey Bolen and Lana Hackler
  • 2011-2012: Sarah Fiscus and Jackie Nutt
  • 2010-2011: Ben Coulter and Lindy Milburn
  • 2009-2010: Lauren Rodkin

Dorothy P. Norwood Scholarship

This scholarship is made available by the generous contribution of John Norwood. It is named in honor of his mother. Past recipients of this award are:

 

  • 2020-2021: Allie Mertensotto
  • 2019-2020: Jillian Flagler
  • 2018-2019: Jacob Arden
  • 2017-2018: Kalyn Carroll
  • 2016-2017: Toni Badali and Nicole Limpert
  • 2015-2016: Taylor Hightower and Brett McReynolds
  • 2014-2015: Kendall Kraus and Miranda Tims
  • 2013-2014: Kathryn Gandy and Rebekah Wittke
  • 2012-2013: Blaire Bauer and Keri Stubbs
  • 2011-2012: Kimberly Keith and Timothy Keith
  • 2010-2011: Lauren Hopkins and Molly Middlekauff
  • 2009-2010: Bethany Haefner

John Davidson Scholarship

This scholarship is made available by the generous contribution of John Norwood. It is named in honor of his business law professor at LSU. Past recipients of this award are:

 

  • 2020-2021: Madison Gebhard
  • 2019-2020: Katrina Erickson
  • 2018-2019: William Hays
  • 2017-2018: Jessica Loechler
  • 2016-2017: Destiny Skaggs
  • 2015-2016: Jackson Mourot and Jacob Patterson
  • 2014-2015: Connor Crumblish and Nelly Muyuia
  • 2013-2014: Alexis Talley
  • 2012-2013: Sheryl Choong and Jeffrey Nolte
  • 2011-2012: Amanda Hancock and Brandon Trantham
  • 2010-2011: Evan Grisham and Jessica Long
  • 2009-2010: Kennon Largent

Brother Harold Scholarship

This scholarship is made available by the generous contribution of John Norwood. It is named in honor of his favorite teacher at Hanson Memorial High School in Franklin, Louisiana. Past recipients of this award are:

 

  • 2020-2021: Helene Miranda
  • 2019-2020: Katrina Kinzel
  • 2018-2019: Kyle Massey
  • 2017-2018: John Fly
  • 2016-2017: Caleb Peterson
  • 2015-2016: LaTasha Kittle
  • 2014-2015: Ann Farmer and Katherine Lazarus
  • 2013-2014: Gregory Meyer
  • 2012-2013: Kayla Kimmons and Kayla Meissner
  • 2011-2012: Kerri Kizer and Edmond McGehee
  • 2010-2011: Katherine Cloud and James Walden
  • 2009-2010: Lucas Vinze

Kendall Cram Scholarship

This scholarship is made available by the generous contribution of John Norwood. It is named in honor of his mother's first husband, who was killed in World War II in the service of the U.S. Navy. He was postumately awarded the Silver Star for bravery. Past recipients of this award are:

 

  • 2020-2021: Madison Mzyk
  • 2019-2020: Cade Carlisle
  • 2018-2019: Kelsie Stone
  • 2017-2018: Samantha Nicodemus
  • 2016-2017: Maggie Mackey
  • 2015-2016: Lauren Ghahremani
  • 2014-2015: Jonathan Nichols and Nathan Tarver
  • 2013-2014: Arthur Hinojosa
  • 2012-2013: Jacob Bray
  • 2011-2012: Morgan Sherman and Brittany Smith
  • 2010-2011: John Hottovy and Sam Waddell
  • 2009-2010: Locke Isaacson