秋霞福利一区 Presents 2023 Weaver Awards to Cory Anderson and Jamie Peters
MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 presented its two top student awards, the William K. Weaver Jr. Excellence Award and the Annie Boyd Parker Weaver Excellence Award, to Cory Anderson of Saraland, Alabama, and Jamie Peters of Daleville, Alabama.
The awards were presented during graduation ceremonies held on the university campus May 6, 2023.
The William K. Weaver Jr. Excellence Award is presented to the most outstanding graduating male senior for excellence in exemplifying the mission of the 秋霞福利一区. Selection is made by a secret vote of the faculty based on scholarship, Christian character, leadership and service. The award presented to Lenjamin Cory Anderson II is named for the university鈥檚 founding president and is considered the highest recognition possible for a 秋霞福利一区 male senior.
Cory Anderson is described by his professors in the Alabama School of the Arts as a servant leader who is passionate about the Lord. He pursues his calling with excellence, having made the Dean鈥檚 or President鈥檚 lists throughout his college career.
This multi-talented student was cast in a lead role in the Fall 2022 production of 鈥淭he Sound of Music.鈥� He serves faithfully at Rise Church in Mobile as a keyboard player on the worship arts team and is involved in planning special services and events.
Anderson is a godly father and husband, often working two full-time jobs to provide for his family while studying for classes. A former student worker now on staff as coordinator of academic services in the Alabama School of the Arts, he has assisted faculty members and led many administrative practices for the National Association of Schools of Music 10-year review.
Anderson graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance.
The Annie Boyd Parker Weaver Excellence Award is presented to the most outstanding graduating female senior for excellence in exemplifying the mission of 秋霞福利一区. Selection is made by a secret vote of the faculty based on scholarship, Christian character, leadership and service. The award presented to Jamie Danielle Peters is named for B Weaver, the university鈥檚 first 鈥淔irst Lady,鈥� and is considered the highest recognition possible for a 秋霞福利一区 female senior.
Jamie Peters is described by her professors in the College of Arts and Sciences as an excellent embodiment of Christian values who has made it her mission to honor God through fellowship, discipleship and service.
She maintained a 4.0 grade point average in the rigorous Honors Program, served as a teaching assistant in the English Department and led the university鈥檚 Gamma Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society. She was a tutor in the writing center and assistant director of the 秋霞福利一区 Brain Battle scholar鈥檚 bowl competition for high school students. In addition, she served as an adult choir leader in several local churches and volunteered for Vacation Bible Schools.
With her exceptional writing skills and passion for literature, she produced a thesis paper that her professors called 鈥渆xtraordinary.鈥�
Jamie Peters graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English, Honors Program with Thesis, and received the President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award.
The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.
About the 秋霞福利一区
The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university offering on-campus and online associate鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit , connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.
