Fall 2023 President's List
Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the fall 2023 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.
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Jan 9
Graduated from Spartanburg Methodist College
On Saturday, May 13, Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) celebrated the graduation of the class of 2023. The commencement ceremony was held at Spartanburg High School. Dr. Russell Booker, CEO of the Spartanburg Academic Movement, served as the commencement speaker. Joshua Golden, of Columbia, SC, was selected as the student speaker.
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2023 May 15
Spring 2023 Dean's List
Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the spring 2023 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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2023 May 15
Spring 2023 President's List
Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the spring 2023 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.
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2023 May 15
SMC Names Olin D. Johnston Good Citizenship Award Winner
Given in memory of the late Senator Olin D. Johnston to the student regarded as having rendered the greatest contribution to SMC.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Travis Eiler General Excellence Award Winner
Given to a graduating student on the basis of citizenship, character, scholarship, and athletic ability.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Outstanding Freshman of the Year
The purpose of this award is to provide recognition of an outstanding freshman student at Spartanburg Methodist College. The student receiving the award must be classified as a freshman, having completed specific academic requirements (including being on track to have completed at least 24 credit hours with a 2.5 GPA). The outstanding freshman should have a positive image among students, faculty, and staff and with no disciplinary record. The student participates in extracurricular life in the college in a manner that reflects their leadership potential. Additional considerations include participating in community service, being a role model for other students, and representing the college in a positive light.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Achievement Award: Athletics Winner
Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of athletics.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names American Legion Award Winners
Given to graduating students (one male and one female) who display qualities of honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Achievement Award: Leadership Winner
Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of leadership.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Achievement Award: Academics Winner
Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of academics.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Winner for the Achievement Award: Service
Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of service.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Reverend Samuel Haywood Poston Award Winner
Given in memory of Samuel Haywood Poston of Spartanburg, SC, a 1951 graduate of Spartanburg Junior College, former Chair, and faithful member of the Alumni Council, this award is presented annually to a male student judged to be representative of the Christian qualities of compassion, forgiveness, justice, loving care of others, and service to the community. The Chaplain selects the recipient.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Ella Jordan Lynn Award Winner
Given in memory of Ella Jordan Lynn of Jefferson, SC, this award is presented annually to a female student judged to be representative of Christian qualities of compassionate care, loving devotion, and unselfish service to others. The Chaplain selects the recipient.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Pioneer Ambassador Rising Star Award Winner
This award will be given to a first-year Pioneer Ambassador who has shown increased levels of leadership and responsibility.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Pioneer Ambassador "Most Consistent Player" Award Winner
This award will be given to a Presidential Ambassador who consistently goes above and beyond within their role. They are receiving this award because they are always willing and ready to perform, whether it be with an additional tour, a group tour, or a task in the admissions office that is an additional responsibility. They often accept tasks that are outside of their traditional expectations and are someone the Enrollment staff can consistently rely on. This person arrives on time, prepared, and with a smile on their face to perform, and consistently offers their services in addition to their required responsibilities.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Pioneer Ambassador Superior Senior Award Winner
This award recognizes a senior student who has completed all four years of the Pioneer Ambassador Program.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Community Assistants of the Year
This award is given to a CA from each area of campus who, through their leadership position, supported the mission of Community Life by promoting educational communities and engaging a diverse student body in learning, leadership, and personal development by providing a comfortable and safe living environment that is conducive to academic success. The criterion by which the recipient is chosen includes outstanding service to Community Life and to SMC through programming efforts, work ethic, and campus visibility. Recipients must display dependability, compassion, and dedication to the SMC community. The recipients are chosen by the Community Life Staff.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names SGA Member of the Year
The SGA Member of the Year Award is given to the SGA member or officer that showed the greatest commitment to SGA and great abilities of leadership and service to the student body throughout the academic year. The SGA Senate submits student nominations which are tallied to select a winner.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Outstanding Pioneer Award Winners
Presented to a male and a female athlete for exhibiting excellence in academics, leadership, honesty, citizenship, responsibility, and dedication. The athletic staff nominates students, and then all discuss and vote on the recipients. Years ago, the award was started by an assistant Cross Country Coach but not sustained, so now it's out of the Athletic budget.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names A.G. Carter Literary Award Winners
This award is given annually in memory of the late Dean A. G. Carter, Professor of English Literature, and is presented to the student who displays qualities of excellence in composition and literature. The English professors, in consultation with one another, choose the recipient.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Williams-Garcia, Xvibes Member of the Year Winner
This award is given to the member of the X-Vibes who exemplifies leadership, commitment, and service to the organization and who understands and works to promote the value of programming for the campus at large. The award is named after Jessica Williams and Tavy Garcia, two of the original officers of the SMC programming Board who were instrumental in its early success and legacy. The recipient will be chosen by the XVibes Advisor, along with input from the officers. The award will be a plaque, paid for out of the Student Activities Budget.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Norma Jean Miller Scholarship Award Winner
This award is given to students who have completed a chemistry sequence or are in the second semester of a chemistry sequence. The student must also have completed or are in the second semester of either two semesters of biology or two semesters of physics. Two scholarships are available. One is a freshman scholarship that is given to a freshman as, a rising sophomore who plans to stay at Spartanburg Methodist College. The check is made to the student and the college. The second is a sophomore scholarship to be given to a sophomore. The check is made to the student and the college/university they intend to transfer to.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Chemistry Award Winner
This award is given for academic achievement in chemistry courses at SMC. Criteria: Candidates much have completed at least two semesters of chemistry classes or be currently enrolled in their second course. Candidates are chosen from those with the highest grades in their chemistry coursework. Consideration is given to the following additional information: acting as a tutor for the chemistry courses and demonstrating a positive attitude towards the sciences in general and the class in particular.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Psychology Award - Bachelor's Degree Winner
This award is given annually for academic achievement in psychology courses at SMC. There are two awards given: one at the associate's level and another in the BA program. The top candidates must have finished psychology courses with the highest GPA and must have displayed academic discipline, integrity, and leadership. The required psychology courses at the associate's level are Psychology 101 (General Psychology) and Psychology 201 (Developmental Psychology). The recipients will be selected by the psychology faculty.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Religious Studies Award Winner
This award is given annually to an outstanding student from the BA Religion Concentration. Criteria considered for this award include academic achievement, leadership in classroom discussions, and service to the college and community. Special consideration may be given to students who plan to pursue religion as a career path. The recipient is selected by the faculty in the Religion Department.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Psychology Award for Associate Degree Winner
This award is given annually for academic achievement in psychology courses at SMC. There are two awards given: one at the associate's level and another in the BA program. The top candidates must have finished psychology courses with the highest GPA and must have displayed academic discipline, integrity, and leadership. The required psychology courses at the associate's level are Psychology 101 (General Psychology) and Psychology 201 (Developmental Psychology). The recipients will be selected by the psychology faculty.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Peter Aylor Psi Beta Award Winner
This award is given annually to a member or officer of Psi Beta who displays sound leadership, maturity, and responsibility, as well as commitment and dedication to the organization. The recipient is selected by the faculty sponsors.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Katherine Cann Social Sciences Award Winner
Given to the student who completed the greatest number of Social Science courses with the highest GPA and who maintained personal integrity, academic discipline, and sound leadership. The social science faculty will discuss and choose the winner.
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2023 Apr 27
SMC Names Outstanding Drama Student Winners
The Outstanding Drama Student Award is given to the student who has contributed the most to the drama program during the past school year. Factors taken into consideration in the selection of the award winner include classes taken, grades made in these classes, professional behavior and leadership in college productions, outside-of-class participation, and leadership in dramatic activities on and off campus. Faculty in the Speech/Drama Program decide the student who will receive the award each year at Awards Day.
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2023 Apr 27