ROAN SCHOLAR Highlights

Visiting The White House

KeiAndra Harper ʼ23 was among 75 collegiate student leaders from 33 states invited to gather at The White House last fall for a conversation hosted by Vice President Harris on a range of health care issues, including supporting survivors of sexual violence on college campuses.

TEDx TALKS

Macy Strader ʼ26 spoke at TEDxETSU in April 2023. Drawing on her own personal experiences, Macy encouraged the audience to see themselves as works of art and ‘be proud of the life (they’re) creating.’ Meanwhile, outdoor enthusiast and master naturalist Cade Campbell ʼ24 spoke to ‘rewriting the Appalachian narrative’ as one of the featured speakers during the firstever TEDx Johnson City in June 2023.

Odk Honor Society

Sally Chikomb ʼ24 and Cadee Warren ʼ24 (center) were among just twelve students inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), ETSU's highest award for undergraduate leadership.

Student Government Leadership

Trent White ʼ25 (2nd from left) was elected SGA President for the 2023-2024 year, while Pate Anglin ʼ25, Leah Loveday ʼ26, and Macy Strader ʼ26 were elected as SGA senators. Morgan Blazer ʼ25 is serving as SGA Chief of Staff, while Cadee Warren ʼ24 and Macy Strader ʼ26 are cabinet appointees.

1911 Society

Sam Garcia ʼ23 was inducted into ETSU's 1911 Society, which honors the university's most notable graduates.

Spanish Language Recognition

Zayda Carver ʼ26 earned the 'Outstanding Student in Foreign Languages' award from ETSU's College of Arts and Sciences.

Science Fair

The Roan again partnered with the Langston Centre and the Kiwanis Club of Johnson City in helping students prepare for the Upper East Tennessee Science Fair – an effort that saw one student earn a top award in her age group.

Tisl Excellence

During the annual Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL) general assembly in Nashville, Kyah Powers ʼ26 (right) earned the Carlisle Award as a top legislator, while Macy Strader ʼ26 was recognized as ‘Best Reporter,’ Leah Loveday ʼ26 (left) was recognized as ‘Best Lobbyist,’ and Trent White ʼ25 (center) was elected Attorney General. Together this group helped ETSU take home ‘Best Delegation’ honors.

7 Entrepreneurial Pitch

Emily Casteel ʼ24 (center) placed 2nd in this spring’s ID Bucs Pitch Competition, where she promoted her family's new goat soap business, Cedar Knob Soap Company.

Service Showcase

Leah Loveday ʼ26 and Kyah Powers ʼ26 earned awards at ETSU's Service Showcase after sharing about their Alternative Break Experience in rural Kentucky during ETSU's spring break.

Mock Trial

Trent White ʼ25, president of the newly-formed ETSU Mock Trial team, competed with the team in Dayton, Ohio, at an American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) regional competition – the team's first. Despite their relative lack of experience, ETSU captured the 'Spirit of American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Award,' an honor given to the team that best exemplifies the ideals of college mock trial, including civility, fairness, and professionalism.

Writing Excellence

Macy Strader ʼ26 was recognized as 'Writer of the Year' for her work with the East Tennessean, ETSU's student newspaper.