MITCHELL, S.D. — Twelve Dakota Wesleyan University students are candidates for the Scotchman and Ms. Wesleyan awards, the highest honor given to students in their senior year at the university.
Among these candidates is Kindra Clark of Garretson, S.D.
Kindra Clark, is a secondary English education major. Her roster of clubs and organizations included soccer, student ambassadors, Future Teachers Organization, softball, Tiger Activities Group, Big Friend Little Friend, Christian Corps, Women’s Delight Group and Student Ministry Council. Clark has accepted a job with the Mitchell School District where she will be teaching seventh grade English beginning in August. Her parents are Doug and Tana Clark.
The titles of Scotchman and Ms. Wesleyan are given to recognize two seniors based on campus leadership, service, community leadership, academics and character. The honor of Miss Wesleyan began in 1929 and the Scotchman in 1939. The title for the Scotchman was borrowed from the university’s song, “The Scotchman.” Several notable alumni and four current DWU employees received this honor during their enrollment as students.
To qualify for candidacy, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and be ranked as senior status. Those eligible submit a resumé of activities and awards and a Student Senate-appointed panel chooses the top male and female candidates. The top candidates are interviewed by a committee of students, staff and faculty who choose the Scotchman and Ms. Wesleyan. The winners will be announced at the Honors Convocation to be held on Friday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. The event is open only to those with tickets.
