AUSTIN St. Edward's University presented 12 students with Presidential Awards during an Honors Night Ceremony on Monday, May 1, in the Mabee Ballroom of the Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center on campus.

The universitys prestigous Presidential Awards are given to six to 12 qualified outstanding seniors and graduate students who have exemplified qualities of leadership and academic performance, including the students contributions and service to the university and other communities.

Faculty, staff and students nominate undergraduate and graduate students, who must complete essays, provide information on activities and honors, and submit letters or recommendation. Award recipients are named in May.

St. Edward's University is an independent Catholic liberal arts university of 3,700 students in Austin.

St. Edwards University 1999-2000 Presidential Award Recipients

AUSTIN, TEXAS

Karon Freese Boatright; Master of Arts in Human Services, December of 1999

Kristy M. Carr; Master of Arts in Human Services, May of 2000

Latrice Coleman; Bachelor of Business Administration, December of 1999

Carolina J. Duncan; Bachelor of Arts, May of 2000

BEAUMONT, TEXAS

Norris J. Nolan III; Bachelor of Science, May of 2000

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS

Rosey Solis; Bachelor of Arts, May of 2000

DALLAS, TEXAS

M. Elaine Garrison; Bachelor of Arts, May of 2000

Robert T. Spencer; Bachelor of Arts, May of 2000

HALLETTSVILLE, TEXAS

Ashley Ann Kallus; Bachelor of Business Administration, May of 2000

PALESTINE, TEXAS

Sonya Marie Gonzales; Bachelor of Arts, December of 1999

SUGARLAND, TEXAS

Celene Hadley; Bachelor of Science, May of 2000

THORNDALE, TEXAS

Suzanne Quick; Bachelor of Arts, December of 1999