2023 Elite Night Honors Outstanding UM Students

November 13, 2023

The University of Montevallo hosted its annual Senior Elite Night on Nov. 8 in Palmer Auditorium to honor students who have demonstrated outstanding academic and leadership abilities during their time on campus.

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The event is a longstanding tradition dating back to 1933. Faculty in each academic department select the student Senior Elite honorees, and the recipients typically have the highest major and overall GPA and will graduate with honors.

The following students were recognized as Senior Elite:

College of Arts and Sciences

Olivia Bergert — Biology

Anna Katherine Eastman — Chemistry

Katelyn Morrow — Communication Science and Disorders

Tristan Ashley — Computer Science

Rebecca Williamson — English

Lauren Tidwell — Environmental Studies, French and Spanish

Avery Campbell — Health Professions

Raegan Lindsey — History

Amber Fisher — Mathematics

Alex Martinez — Political Science

Darius Allen — Psychology

Jessica Martin — Psychology

Veronica Kloss — Social Science

Lucy Frost-Helms — Social Science

Laila Hernandez — Social Work

Madison Taylor — Sociology

Stephens College of Business 

Alyssa Frederick — Accounting

Laniah Keys-Lofton — Data Analytics

Mitchell Fleming — Finance

Gerry York — Management

Meredith Camacho — Management

Katherine Monson — Marketing

Jada Bennett — Marketing

College of Education:

Vanessa Avalos — Elementary Education

Katelyn Peoples — Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Evelyn Terry — Elementary Education-Collaborative

Kimberly Martin — FCS Education

Hannah Norris — FCS Retail Merchandising

Crymson Moore — FCS Human Development and Family Studies

Manuel Munoz — EXNS Allied Health

Cierra Redin — EXNS Health Promotion

Alyxandra Lucero — EXNS Nutrition and Wellness

Trudie Benson — EXNS Strength and Conditioning

College of Fine Arts: 

Stephanie Dominique Odom — Art

Abby Elizabeth Truitt — Art

Sean Bloemetjie — Communication Studies

Jayden Presley — Mass Communication

Veronica Conely — Music Performance and Music Education

Katherine Monson — Music

Will Harrell —Theatre

Brylie Posey — Music Education

The 2023 Who’s Who recipients were recognized based on their academic achievements, service to the UM community and campus involvement: Brianna Bramlett, Sydney Brooks, M.K. Bryant, Allie Dishman, Emily Esneault, Romeo Garrison, Faith Hanna, Morgan Haynes, Rachel Johnson, Jordan Kinney, Veronica Kloss, Elijah Knight, Jordan Long, Manuel Munoz, Blaine Richardson, Colton Rodano, Cole Swain, Janie Taylor, Katie Trimm, Abby Truitt and Riley Watkins.

This year’s Student Government Association cabinet members were also honored during the event: Colton Rodano, Riley Watkins, Aubree Stricklin, Andrew Wilson, Abigail Heuton, Aubrie Chastain, Ivy Siegel, Katie Trimm, Aidan Golden, Ravyn Barlow, Vanessa Avalos, Sasha Doyle, Caleb Jernigan, Jack Dahle and Alex Martinez.

Montevallo Masters were recognized as University ambassadors for exemplifying leadership for our campus: Bo Ferguson, M.K. Bryant, Cole Swain, Samantha Cost, Rachel Johnson, Trinity Buse, Frances Sexton and Rivers Haley.

This year’s candidates for Ms. and Mr. Montevallo were also recognized at the event. The nominees for Ms. Montevallo are Ashlee Hall, Nyla Shipman and Abby Truitt. The nominees for Mr. Montevallo are Jbrelin Cook, Stephen Haymond and Manuel Munoz.

College Night leaders were also recognized during the event, including Purple side leaders Abby Sledd and Joshua Giles, and Gold side leaders Abi DeWilde and Anna Brasfield.