2020 Outstanding Student Awards in Exercise Science
Each year, the Division of Health and Exercise Science holds an awards ceremony to recognize our outstanding students in Community Health and Exercise Science.
Unfortunately, this year we were unable to hold our annual recognition reception due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu of our annual reception, our outstanding students were virtually honored for their academic achievement, professional development, community service, and leadership experience. It is with great honor that 9 outstanding exercise science students were recognized for 2020.
Nawai Ah Yen
Major: Exercise Science – Applied
I plan and hope to attend the University of Hawaii graduate program for Athletic Training and eventually become a Certified Athletic Trainer.
Hometown
Wailuku, HI
Activities
- Kurt Suzuki Foundation Baseball Camps, 2012 – 2016
- All Pono Organization, 2012 – 2016
- Shadowed athletic trainer at Baldwin High School, 2017 – 2019
Angel Butchas
Major: Exercise Science – Physical Education | Minor: Mathematics Education
Hometown
Yachats, OR
I am looking forward to obtaining my Master’s in Physical Education in the near future with the goal of becoming a physical education teacher at a middle school level.
Activities
- Independence Elementary School (Physical Education) Volunteer, 2019
- Waldport Elementary School (Physical Education) Volunteer, 2018
- Partnerships in Community Living, 2018
- High School Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach, 2017
- Service Learning Project: Hosted and ran a food drive for local community collecting over 200 lbs of food, 2015
Scholarships & Awards
- Laurence Family Foundation
- Waldport Lions Club
- National Scholar/Athlete Award
- Bateman Family Scholarship
- Johnson Family Scholarship
- Elks Club
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
Sarah Daniels
Major: Exercise Science – Applied | Minor: Psychology
I dream of working with children of all ages as a pediatric Occupational Therapist, helping my patients live their lives to their best ability despite the physical and mental barriers they may face. Ultimately, I want to end up as the lead OT in the NICU at a local hospital.
Hometown
Canby, OR
Activities
- WOU Residential Assistant, 2019 – 2020
- IMPACT Volunteer, 2019
- Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies Volunteer, 2019
- Volunteer Camp Counselor, 2014 – 2019
- Presented at Academic Excellence Showcase – Critical Analysis of the Relational Claims Made Between Curcumin and Nerves, 2018
- Mexico Missions Trip Volunteer, 2014 – 2017
- Canby High School Preschool/Daycare Volunteer, 2015 – 2017
Scholarships & Awards
- Phi Kappa Phi member
- SCLA Honor Society
- JFR Foundation Scholarship
- Binney Merit Scholarship
- Dean’s List
Jacobo Flores
Major: Exercise Science – Applied | Minor: Human Biology
My plan is to transition into nursing school at OHSU and obtain my ABS.
Hometown
Independence, OR
Activities
- Independence Police Department Cadet, 2015 – Present
- Ella Curran Food Bank Volunteer, 2018
- IMPACT Volunteer, 2018
Scholarships & Awards
- Independence Police Department Cadet of the Year, 2017
- Phi Theta Kappa 2019
- Phi Kappa Phi 2017
- Dean’s List
Faerynn Glasscock
Major: Exercise Science – Applied | Minor: Human Biology
I’m planning on pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and working in that field to help individuals enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.
Hometown
Monmouth, OR
Activities
- Cross Country/Track and Field Volunteer, 2018 – Present
- IMPACT Volunteer, 2019
- Summer Camp Volunteer, 2013 – 2017
Scholarships & Awards
Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society
Garrett Markham
Major: Exercise Science – Applied | Minor: Human Biology
I want to graduate physical therapy school and later become a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
Hometown
Banks, OR
Activities
- Youth Leader at Church, 2017 – Present
- El Salvador Volunteer Missions Trip, 2014 – 2016
- 100+ Volunteer Hours at Physical Therapy Clinic
- Eagle Scouts: collected over 300 toys and games for Lucky to Serve, 2012
Scholarships & Awards
- SHAPE America Major of the Year 2020
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Madison Markham
Major: Exercise Science – Applied | Minor: Human Biology
My goal is to graduate from Physical Therapy Assistant school and to pass the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for physical therapy assistants.
Hometown
Scappoose, OR
Activities
- Youth Leader at Church, 2017 – Present
- Food Drive Volunteer, 2018
- Volunteer Missionary in the Philippines, 2015 – 2017
Jon Montero
Major: Exercise Science – Physical Education
I plan to pursue an MAT program and become an elementary PE teacher.
Hometown
Seattle, WA
Activities
- PE Program Volunteer at Independence Elementary School, 2019 – Present
- Career Fair at Claggett Middle School Volunteer, 2019
- Serve-Fest at Claggett Middle School Volunteer, 2019
- Field Trip Chaperone and Classroom Volunteer at Mary Eyre Elementary, 2016 – 2018
- Garden Clean Up at Hammond Elementary Volunteer, 2015
- Men of Honor Program at Hayesville Elementary Volunteer, 2014 – 2015
Scholarships & Awards
SHAPE America Major of the Year 2020
McKenzie Reeser
Major: Exercise Science – Physical Education
I plan on working towards my Masters degree in Physical Education. It is my fervent hope to impact students in a positive way while working in the field as a teacher.
Hometown
Mill City, OR
Activities
- Physical Education Volunteer, 2019 – Present
- Food Bank Volunteer, 2010 – 2012
- Young Life Volunteer, 2010 – 2012
- STAND Committee, 2010 – 2012
- Veterans Breakfast Volunteer, 2010 – 2011
Scholarships & Awards
- Linn County Junior First Citizen, 2012
- Santiam Academic Scholarship, Mill City Lions Club, 2013
