Berea College Student-Athletes Shine Beyond the Field

This year, 25 Berea College student-athletes were recognized at the annual Awards Convocation for their excellence in academics, leadership, service, and creative achievement. These students prove that athletic commitment and scholarly distinction go hand in hand, and the Berea College community is proud to celebrate their accomplishments both on and off the field.


Service Rewards
Kamuskay Kamara — Ernest and Emily G. Graham Volunteer Service Award
Recognizes two Berea College students who have demonstrated exceptional volunteer service during the current academic year.

Ellie Lintelman-Nader — Layman Memorial Scholarship
Given each year to the student who seems most likely to contribute to international relations and understanding.

Jeremiah Treece — Algernon Sydney Sullivan Annual Award
Given to a first-year student who demonstrates exemplary personal character and a commitment to service throughout their college career.


Labor Rewards
Brooke Donley — Danforth Creative Effort (3rd Place)
Provides annual prizes to honor students whose products of imagination and effort have a lasting legacy beyond their college careers.

Kamuskay Kamara — Photography Contest (1st Place) & Maya Meads (2nd Place)
Awarded by the Labor Program Office to encourage students to identify a visual representation of the work done by students by taking a different look at labor.

Chrystal Cornwell — Martin Aaron Wilson Award
Given to students for high achievement in labor and academics and a strong interest in dairy farming.


Academic Rewards
Breno Medeiros — Henry W. and Edna Austin Awards (Juniors)
The former State Senator Henry W. and Mrs. Edna Austin of Oak Park, Illinois, provide funds for these awards honoring fine academic performances by Berea College students.

Sophie Clapp — John S. Bangson Biological Sciences Award (Sophomore)
Given annually to two students: a sophomore with the highest grades in biology and a graduating senior Biology major chosen based on grades and leadership potential.

Lynkaylah James — Helen and Jean Barkley Memorial Scholarship in Child and Family Studies
Recipients of this scholarship are Child and Family Studies majors who show promise that they will become worthy citizens of their communities after graduation from Berea College.

Joshua Patel — Steve Boyce Senior Mathematics Award
Presented to senior Mathematics majors for excellence in that field.

Madison Stonestreet — Lilli Brann Scholarship in Physical Sciences (Chemistry)
Awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship in their chosen field, superior character in their everyday life, and have financial need.

Breno Medeiros — Class of 1958 Chemistry Academic Award
Honors a graduating Chemistry major with the highest overall GPA a the end of Fall Term prior to graduation.

Timeria Jackson — Class of 1958 Research Excellence Award
Honors a Chemistry major who has made outstanding contributions to undergraduate research at Berea College.

Naykias Alston — Jacqueline Hensley Combs Memorial Award
Presented to a junior or senior Child and Family Studies major who has shown a high degree of character, scholarship, and professional maturity.

Savannah Anderson — Crawford Prize in Conservation
Prize is to be given to a student have excelled in in environmental studies and have demonstrated concern for conservation, wildlife preservation, and natural history.

Kristin Fischli — Lucille Bush Duncan Award in Education
Recognizes junior members of Kappa Delta Pi judged by Education Studies faculty to be outstanding in scholarship and potential service to society.

Kristin Fischli — Martha Joyce Hager Award for Women
This award is given annually to a graduating senior female student majoring in Physical Education and/or a team Dr. Hager formerly taught.

Kristin Fischli — Health & Human Performance Award (P.E.)
Given to the graduating senior health and human performance major with the highest grade point average in Physical Education.

Jaleesa Herman — Health & Human Performance Award (HHP General)
Given to the graduating senior health and human performance major with the highest grade point average in HHP General.

Jasiella Grandy — Douglas R. Keeter Memorial Award
Given to an outstanding Biology major who also participates in a varsity sport as either an athlete, team manager, or trainer.

Ellie Lintelman-Nader & Kamuskay Kamara — Navy V-12/V-5 Memorial Scholarship
Recognizes an international student and an American student for outstanding contributions to human kinship and international understanding on campus.

Mackenzie Howell — Dr. Charles Bishop Spangler Mathematics Award
This annual award is given to a Berea College senior chosen by the Mathematics faculty.

Joshua Patel — Dr. Charles Bishop Spangler Physics Prize
Established to annually recognize a Berea College senior chosen by the Physics faculty.


These 25 student-athletes remind us that success at Berea College is not measured by what happens on the court, track, or field alone. From chemistry research and conservation efforts to volunteer service and creative expression, these individuals have poured themselves into every corner of campus life. Their recognition at this year's Awards Convocation speaks to the dedication it takes to balance the demands of competitive athletics with the pursuit of academic and personal excellence. Berea College is proud to call them Mountaineers, not just for the games they play, but for the standard they set in everything they do.