Thirty-nine students have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Who’s Who at Arkansas Tech University.
Who’s Who selection is based upon academic achievement, service to the community while enrolled at ATU, leadership and involvement in co-curricular activities and the potential for continued success.
ATU undergraduate students eligible to apply are those who:
- Are full-time students (must be currently enrolled in at least 12 hours)
- Have completed at least 90 hours by the end of the fall 2021 term
- Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75
- Have not previously received this honor at ATU
ATU graduate students eligible to apply are those who:
- Are full-time students (minimum six hours for graduate assistants; minimum nine hours for all other graduate students)
- Have completed at least 12 graduate hours by the end of the fall 2021 term
- Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25
- Have not previously received this honor at ATU
Listed below are the 2023 Who’s Who at ATU honorees:
Makenzie Addis
Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.
Major: Psychology
Parents: Sheri and Dallas Addis
Iris Alvarado
Hometown: Russellville
Major: Emergency Management
Parents: Iris and Miguel Alvarado
Andrea Amador
Hometown: Batesville
Major: International Studies and Political Science
Parents: Juan Amador Villanueva and Irma Gonzalez de Amador
Rafael Andrade
Hometown: Dardanelle
Major: Agriculture Business-Animal Science
Parents: Laura and Eduardo Andrade
Blake Andrews
Hometown: Pottsville
Major: Electrical Engineering
Parents: Robbie Andrews and Lezley Andrews
Nihal Anwar
Hometown: Russellville
Major: Finance
Parents: Dr. Anwar Bhuiyan and Sabrina Anwar
Stephen Baker
Hometown: Russellville
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Parents: Genney and Jason Baker
McKenzie Blanchard
Hometown: Siloam Springs
Major: Communication-Speech Option
Parents: Allison and Justin Blanchard
Kaitlyn Bryant
Hometown: Hattieville
Major: Hospitality Administration
Parents: Kristin and Jason Bryant
Grace Carpenter
Hometown: Benton
Major: Elementary Education
Parents: Chevon and Don Carpenter
Alaini Carrington
Hometown: Fayetteville
Major: Agriculture Business and Management
Parents: Aubrey Carrington and Melissa Carrington
Theresa Fritschie
Hometown: Fort Smith
Major: Student Affairs Administration
Parents: Bethany Fritschie-Threlkeld and John Threlkeld
Kristin Hardy
Hometown: Benton
Major: Psychology
Parents: Tracy and Michael Fisher
Brock Jacobs
Hometown: Maumelle
Major: Digital Marketing and Business Management
Parents: Tanya Langley and Stephen Jacobs
Laurence Jacobs
Hometown: Maumelle
Major: Business Data Analytics
Parents: Tanya Langley and Stephen Jacobs
Faith Johnson
Hometown: Dover
Major: Recreation and Park Administration-Therapeutic Recreation
Parents: Monica and David Raney
Jordan Johnson
Hometown: Hot Springs
Major: Health and Physical Education
Parents: Will Johnson and Tosha Helms
Kennedi Kelley
Hometown: Royal
Major: Art Education
Parent: Gene Kelley and Carla J. Kelley
Amber King
Hometown: Strawberry
Major: Public Relations-Communications
Parents: Ginger and Jimmy King
Mark Kuykendall
Hometown: Fort Smith
Major: Finance
Parent: Devon Adamson
MeKinzie Kyle
Hometown: Mena
Major: Public Relations-Journalism and Communication
Parent: Sonya Kyle
Lindsay Lewis
Hometown: Paragould
Major: Criminal Justice
Parents: Malissa and Dwayne Lewis; Kathy and James Warren
Averi Massey
Hometown: Lincoln
Major: Elementary Education
Parents: Olivia and Kevin Barenber
Lesly Mendez
Hometown: Little Rock
Major: Political Science
Parents: Brendi and Rolando Mendez
Dylan Moore
Hometown: Baraboo, Wis.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Parents: Deb and Scott Moore
Anna Neal
Hometown: Salem
Major: Agricultural Education
Parents: Denise and Wayne Neal
Spouse: Dawson Barnett
Erica Parsons
Hometown: Branch
Major: Agricultural Education
Parents: Taunya and Eric Parsons
Abby Phillips
Hometown: Altus
Major: Health Information Management
Parents: Amanda and Jon Pruitt; Todd Phillips
Terrance Reynolds
Hometown: Quitman
Major: Recreation and Park Administration-Sports Management
Parent: Missy Reynolds
Elizabeth Riney
Hometown: Blossom, Texas
Major: Electrical Engineering
Parents: Shanna and Kevin Riney
Teddy Robertson
Hometown: Conway
Major: Psychology
Parents: Brian Robertson and the late Melissa Robertson
Olivia Rowe
Hometown: Paragould
Major: English and English Education
Parents: Shellei and Shad Rowe
Abby Shelnut
Hometown: Benton
Major: Agriculture Business-Pre-Veterinary
Parents: Jason Shelnut and Julie Kniep
Allison Shelnut
Hometown: Benton
Major: Graphic Design
Parents: Jason Shelnut and Julie Kniep
Allee Southerland
Hometown: Benton
Major: Agriculture Business-Pre-Veterinary
Parent: Jana McDonald-Southerland
Brianna Sparks
Hometown: Russellville
Major: Rehabilitation Science
Parents: Karen and Rodney Sparks
Kariel Thornton
Hometown: Springdale
Major: Rehabilitation Science
Parents: Kysia and Chris Thornton
Courtney Webb
Hometown: Choctaw
Major: Graphic Design
Parents: D.L. Webb and Jennifer Webb
Mac Wheeler
Hometown: Springdale
Major: History
Parents: Monte Wheeler and Shelly Wheeler
