35 honored at Rising Sophomore Awards

Thirty-five freshmen were recognized for their diligence and hard work at the Rising Sophomore Awards Ceremony, Friday, April 5, in the Student Center Ballroom. 

Estabon Bozemon, freshman of Inglewood, California, received the James H. Powell Jr. Academic Achievement Award, which is given to students who demonstrate excellence inside the classroom and participate in the Transitional Studies Program. The award also includes a $500 scholarship for the upcoming semester.

“I’m happy my hard work didn’t go unnoticed. I’m going to continue to work hard. I wasn’t working hard for the award; I was doing it for myself,” Bozeman said. “At times you do want to quit, but it’s stuff like this that makes you want to keep going. The marathon continues.”

Celeste Cardona, sophomore of Mitchell and 2017-18 recipient of the Young Eagle Award, passed off the torch to freshman Tyreek Bryant, of Denver. The award is presented to students who make a positive, daily impact at CSC.

Associate Athletic Director Christopher Green, of Chadron, presented the Student-Athlete Award to freshman Alpine Hickstein, of Chadron. The award recognizes Hickstein’s work inside the classroom to go along with her play on CSC’s golf team.

Awards recognizing the academic efforts of students went to Kylie Peters, of Rushville, and Juan Estrada, of Denver, for the Academic Grit Award. Both students received the award for showing their mental toughness while improving in their freshman year. Other awards included the Community Engagement Award, Student Peer-Leader of the Year, Artist of the Year, Unsung Hero, Working Eagle, Residence Hall Citizen of the Year, First Generation Eagle, Excellence in the Advancement of Social Justice, Diversity in Thought and Experience and Student Leader of the Year. 21 students received Outstanding Academic awards in field such as Education, Psychological Sciences and Communications.