The 11th Annual Department of Communication Studies Banquet was held Thursday, April 19, in the Madeline Suite (Wagoner Hall).  The room was filled to near capacity with students, alumni, faculty, staff members and other friends of the department who shared a fine meal along with entertaining stories and photos of the year's activities.  Awards were presented to recipients as follows:

Academic Achievement                     Thomas Miers

Outstanding Leadership                     Ashleigh DiPaulo

Perseverance                                    Megan Cross

Outstanding Student of the Year
Storytelling in the Community             Trina Mintern

Communication Studies Society
Achievement Award                            Hayley Lovitt

Outstanding Professional Service         Debbie Whiting & Hayley Lovitt (COM Studies)
                                                         Linda Adkins (College of Arts & Sciences)
                                                         Paula Greene (Registrar's Office)

Distinguished Alumna                         Kiara Jones

Alumnus Service                                Steven Nelson & Chris Reavis