UW Mortar Board Honors ‘Top Profs’

Members of the University of Wyoming’s senior honor society recently honored their “Top Profs” at the 44th annual Top Prof Night.

Members of the Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board selected professors who have positively influenced their lives at UW. These professors go beyond normal classroom expectations to help their students succeed.

“‘Top Prof’ is an event that our members value greatly, as it allows students to recognize the faculty who have had an impact on their lives,” says Christine Wade, an associate dean in the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources and adviser to the UW chapter. “Faculty are always honored to be recognized as a ‘Top Prof’ because this is a student-driven selection process.”

Mortar Board is the premier national honor society recognizing college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Mortar Board provides opportunities for continued leadership development; promotes service to colleges and universities; and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community. UW chapter members participate in numerous projects and activities throughout the year, both on campus and in the Laramie community.

Listed are UW Mortar Board students and their hometowns, along with their Top Profs and the professors’ disciplines:

Aurora, Colo. -- Keelie Wortmann, Anthony Denzer, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management.

Casper -- Katie Johnson, Catherine Hartmann, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Cheyenne -- Chelsea Turner, Randa Jabbour, Department of Plant Sciences.

Elgin, S.C. -- Faith Joy, Margaret Holland, Division of Social Work.

Evanston -- Kai Haukaas, Mitzi Stewart, Department of Communication and Journalism.

Highlands Ranch, Colo. -- Logan Lienemann, Scott Chamberlin, School of Teacher Education.

Jackson -- Jerry Henderson, Jason McConnell, School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies.

Laramie -- Annie Walgren, Jay Gatlin, Department of Molecular Biology.

Parker, Colo. -- Lily Feist, Matthew Greenberg, Department of Theatre and Dance.