Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Announced
Ellis and Madden Recognized for Service, Leadership
Kristen Buckles, Assoc. Editor and Cara Hawkins
Issue date: 4/24/09 Section: News
It would take too long to list all the accomplishments senior Olivia Ellis has achieved and she has recently added one more to the list - The Algernon Sydney Sullivan award.
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan award is considered one of the highest honors given by Carson-Newman. It is given to two seniors (one male and one female) based on service, integrity and academics.
Ellis excels in all these areas. She has a 4.0 GPA and is part of the Carson-Newman's honors program. She is a piano performance major. When she presented her honor's project, "The Left-Hand Piano Etudes of Camille Saint-Saens: An Analytical Study of Style and Significance," at the Alpha Chi convention, she won one of the highest honors.
"Since music majors work closely with their applied professors in a one-on-one setting, they are held highly accountable from one week to the next on their progress," said Professor Ryan Fogg, her honor's project advisor and nominator. "It is uncommon for a student to be so self-motivated and hard-working that external pressure is unnecessary, but this is the type of student Olivia has been each semester. I seldom have to remind her of what she needs to do - she already has a plan of action in place. I have been privileged to work with her. I am proud of her accomplishments, and I am sure there are great things in store for her in the future."
Ellis has also contributed to campus life; she is the vice president of SGA and a member of numerous honors societies, including Mortar Board, Alpha Chi, Delta Omicron and Pi Kappa Lambda. She is also in A Capella choir and is the accompanist to Women's Singers.
Despite her many accomplishments, the announcement took her by surprise.
"I was very surprised to be chosen for the award, but also surprised that everyone (especially my family) was able to keep it a secret! I felt honored to be given this particular award because it is based on character and service," Ellis said.
Her professors continue to sing her praises.
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan award is considered one of the highest honors given by Carson-Newman. It is given to two seniors (one male and one female) based on service, integrity and academics.
Ellis excels in all these areas. She has a 4.0 GPA and is part of the Carson-Newman's honors program. She is a piano performance major. When she presented her honor's project, "The Left-Hand Piano Etudes of Camille Saint-Saens: An Analytical Study of Style and Significance," at the Alpha Chi convention, she won one of the highest honors.
"Since music majors work closely with their applied professors in a one-on-one setting, they are held highly accountable from one week to the next on their progress," said Professor Ryan Fogg, her honor's project advisor and nominator. "It is uncommon for a student to be so self-motivated and hard-working that external pressure is unnecessary, but this is the type of student Olivia has been each semester. I seldom have to remind her of what she needs to do - she already has a plan of action in place. I have been privileged to work with her. I am proud of her accomplishments, and I am sure there are great things in store for her in the future."
Ellis has also contributed to campus life; she is the vice president of SGA and a member of numerous honors societies, including Mortar Board, Alpha Chi, Delta Omicron and Pi Kappa Lambda. She is also in A Capella choir and is the accompanist to Women's Singers.
Despite her many accomplishments, the announcement took her by surprise.
"I was very surprised to be chosen for the award, but also surprised that everyone (especially my family) was able to keep it a secret! I felt honored to be given this particular award because it is based on character and service," Ellis said.
Her professors continue to sing her praises.
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