NORTH MANCHESTER - Presentations on the sacrifices made by German-Americans during World War I and research on smallmouth bass in the Eel River drew top honors at the ninth annual Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium at Manchester College.
History and German major Sam Cox of Kokomo, and environmental studies major Jared Mobley of North Manchester, each received The Jo Young Switzer Award for Excellence and $150 following an afternoon of presentations by 26 Manchester students March 9.
"The quality of the papers was astounding," said Glenn R. Sharfman, vice president and dean for academic affairs. "Our students turned out work that was, in many instances, graduate quality. It is so gratifying to see students motivated by scholarly material and be able to be authoritative in their area. Their faculty mentors also deserve a great deal of credit for giving their time to help students achieve their best."
Mobley, a junior, discussed reproduction, habitat preference and year class strength of smallmouth bass in the Eel River, near North Manchester, based on a research project last summer. The report on his research with junior Nate Stewart also won Best Student Paper for the American Fisheries Society. Mobley's mentor is Dr. Jerry Sweeten, assistant professor of biology and director of environmental studies.
Cox, a senior, looked to history for his presentation. He was mentored by Dr. Katherine Tinsley and Dr. Mark Angelos, associate professors of history.
