Kinesiology Awards & Scholarships
A.S. Huffman Award
A.S. Huffman BiographyThese awards are granted to the outstanding male and female
undergraduate KINS majors. Each recipient must hold at least a 3.0, have completed
a minimum of 60 hours, and must show dedication and competence in the field of kinesiology.
| 2011-2012 - Erica Tumey & Casey Ryan |
1990-91 Lee Ann Parker & Michael Q. Ortego |
| 2010-2011 Claire Clark & Tyler Covington |
1989-90 Brian L. Castile & Diana W. Russell |
| 2009-2010 Trisha Hankins & Daniel Henning |
1988-89 Sandra J. Bennett & Kenneth W. Harrell |
| 2008-2009 Abby Comeaux & Jordan Guillot |
1987-88 Lisa Ann Cooper & Mark D. Holdiness |
| 2007-2008 Matt Malone & Sarah Smith |
1986-87 Ina Glynise Daniel & James D. Temple |
| 2006-2007 Lila Tyler & Andy York |
1985-86 Stephaine A. Burnam & James D. Dupree |
| 2005-2006 TBA |
1984-85 Melanie J. George & Shelby Lee Ainsworth |
| 2004-2005 TBA |
1983-84 Nova S. Baugh & Mark A. Temple |
| 2003-2004 TBA |
1982-83 Mark Carroll & Pamela Downing |
| 2002-2003 TBA |
1981-82 Penny Latham |
| 2001-2002 TBA |
1980-81 Mary E. Armie & John T. Lightfoot |
| 2000-2001 TBA |
1979-80 Denise L. Pistorious & Jimmie R. Adams |
| 1999-2000 Jennifer A. Mennhennett & Russell P. Suire |
1978-79 Catherine P. Thompson & Rickey L. Jones |
| 1998-99 Julie Bailey & Jonathan Hancock |
1977-78 Terry D. Hickman & Don J. Torres |
| 1997-98 Carrie L. Haggart & Curtis J. Eberts |
1976-77 Marian E. Howard & M1972-73 Edgar H. Webb & Gail B. Tyler ichael A. Robertson |
| 1996-97 Wendy Lee Chin & Douglas Gene Wilkinson |
1975-76 Barbara Allen & Greg Manley |
| 1995-96 D. Claire Carothers & Geoben A. Johnson |
1974-75 Susan L. Crowe & Gordon W. Dotson |
| 1994-95 Paul B. Tilmon & Faith Marie Adamson |
1973-74 Anita Hennigan & George White |
| 1993-94 Ronda Lynn Harrison & Brent Ray Duplechin |
1972-73 Edgar H. Webb & Gail B. Tyler |
| 1992-93 Ronda L. Harrison & Charles E. Colvin |
1971-72 Kathy L. Odom & Van J. Lambert |
| 1991-92 Jackie Kaye Harris & John Banks Tilmon |
1970-71 Barbara J. Sweet & John W. Hollingsworth |
Dr. Luke E. Thomas "Kinesiology Scholars" Award
This award is given in honor of Dr. Luke Thomas, in recognition of his research in
the field of kinesiology, his high professional standards, and his efforts to peak
the scholarly interests of his students. Dr. Thomas is a senior faculty member within
the department and has served as both the Kinesiology Department Head and Dean of
the College of Education and Human Development. He has a distinguished academic career
involving kinesiology scholarship at the state, regional and national levels.
This award is granted to one undergraduate and one graduate student major each year
who demonstrate the potential for excellence in the field of kinesiology scholarly
activity. Undergraduate student candidates must have a 3.0 GPA, have completed a
minimum of 60 hours, and are currently enrolled at ULM in one of the Kinesiology concentrations.
Graduate student candidates must be enrolled full-time as a graduate student pursuing
a degree in Exercise Science, must have a minimum graduate 3.25 GPA, and must demonstrate
the potential for excellence in kinesiology scholarly activity as evidenced by presenting
at the ULM research symposium and/or other discipline-specific professional meetings.
2008-2009 - Brian Sullivan (Graduate)
2008-2009 - Braden Guidry (Undergraduate)
Ada Bess Hart Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is given in honor of Miss Ada Bess Hart, in recognition of her wide
knowledge in the field of physical education, her high professional standards, and
her unfailing sympathetic interest un the individuals whose good fortune it was to
be her students. Miss Hart was a pioneer on the faculty of the The University of
Louisiana at Monroe, serving the University family from 1936 until her retirement
in 1967.
This award is granted to the most active member of A.S.K., who holds at least a 2.5,
has completed a minimum of 30 hours, and is currently enrolled at ULM.
2011-2012 - Kelsey McClung
Past Winners
2010-2011- Alecia LeBlanc
2009-2010 - Alecia LeBlanc
2008-2009 - Summer Bennett
2007-2008 - Kristen Gordey
2006-2007 - Kate Wadsworth
2005-2006 TBA
2004-2005 TBA
2003-2004 TBA
2002-2003 TBA
2001-2002 TBA
2000-2001 TBA
Dr. Billy Daniel Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of Dr. Billy Daniel,
who was Department Chairman of Kinesiology at ULM from 1978 to 1998. The purpose
is to provide scholarships for deserving Kinesiology students. To qualify for the
scholarship, a student must meet the following: The recipient must be a full-time
student pursuing their first undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. As an incoming
freshman, recipient(s) must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in high school. A university
student must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in college courses. The recipient(s) must
be a resident of Ouachita Parish.
The scholarship will first become available in the future.
Dr. Lucy Shackelford Memorial Scholarship
A letter from Dr. Shackelford to her students
This award is granted to one, or more, outstanding undergraduate KINS heath/physical
education teacher certification majors. Each recipient must maintain a 3.0 semester
GPA, maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in the major, maintain a 3.0 overall, and must
complete at least 12 hours each semester. Each recipient must have completed a minimum
of 36 hours, and must exemplify the best in good citizenship, dedication, and a passion
for quality physical education instruction similar to that which Dr. Shackelford demonstrated
every day in her classroom here at ULM.
2011-2012 - Colton Bernstein
Past Winners
2010-2011 Aleisha LeBlanc, Nicholas Seth Long, and Kelsie Elizabeth Coats
2009-2010 Jody Powell, Alecia LeBlanc, and Nicholas Seth Long
2008-2009 Katelyn Chop and Deann Vandergracht
2007-2008 Angela Drane and Kendrick Shepherd
2005-2006 TBA
2004-2005 TBA
2003-2004 TBA
2002-2003 TBA
2001-2002 TBA
2000-2001 TBA
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