Lorenzo Snow Academic Award Recipients

Did you know that Snow College is a popular choice for top-performing students throughout the state? These students choose Snow College for its academic excellence and leadership opportunities. Each year, one exceptional student is chosen from each of the five academic divisions to receive a Lorenzo Snow Outstanding Student award. The 2024 awardees have shared with us insights into their academic journey and why they chose Snow College.

Business and Applied Technology: Maddison Wall

Nursing student Maddison Wall is a positive influence on her classmates, instructors, and everyone she meets. Maddison served as the class representative for her cohort. She was a tutor and an IVC facilitator in addition to her outstanding classwork. Her instructors shared that she has so much potential and will be a fantastic nurse.

Maddison said, “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life. I came to Snow to figure that out. It’s been the perfect place for me to discover who I am. I met my husband here and the two of us have been able to grow into our own at Snow. Through my classes and my relationships with professors and classmates, I’ve found that I’m a caregiver, a nurse, and so much more.”

Fine Arts: Emilie Lewellen

Music major Emilie Lewellen takes her coursework seriously. She has maintained a high GPA while also taking on leadership positions. On top of being a skilled musician, she has also spent many hours volunteering. Emilie embodies everything that Snow College stands for. She is truly a rare find.

Emilie said, “I love the deep relationships I’ve made with professors and classmates. The professors know me and care about my life. The other students and I have grown so close— it’s a tight-knit family, and I know those relationships will last throughout our lives. Through the connections I made here, I had the opportunity to be a band assistant, which gave me valuable experience and helped me to learn leadership and conducting skills.”

Humanities: Elizabeth Allred

Elizabeth shows excellence in her coursework, citizenship, and service. In addition to her coursework, she has taught lower-level English as a second language classes (ESL), mentored peers, and tutored ESL students. Elizabeth is a reliable and valuable member of the Humanities Division.

Elizabeth said, “Snow is my local college, so it just made sense to come here. I love all the options it offers for majors, as well as the people here. It’s such a warm, welcoming community. While at Snow, I had the awesome experience of helping to teach a community English as a second language class. I gained valuable skills through that class that will help me in the future.”

Natural Science and Mathematics: Emily Pattee

Emily is studying genetics and has demonstrated exceptional research skills, leading her research team in a project using DNA barcoding to identify grasshopper species in the local area. Emily is a natural leader and helps lift all those around her.

Emily said, “I chose Snow College for the affordability. I wanted to move away from home at an affordable price. I have loved my time here and the small campus. School can be overwhelming in general, but the small size here makes it so much easier. Everyone knows each other and cares for each other—they all want the best for me.”

Social and Behavioral Science: Avery Allred

Family and Consumer Science major Avery Allred has been highly involved during her time at Snow. She has helped plan several campus service projects and was selected to represent the division on Capitol Hill. Avery is kind, inclusive, innovative, and a natural leader.

Avery said, “Snow was the perfect jumping off point for me. The smaller campus made the transition from high school to college so much easier. I’ve had many opportunities that I know I wouldn’t have had as an undergrad at a bigger school. I’ve gotten a ton of one-on-one attention from professors—all the professors here really take an interest in their students and care about their success.”