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Laurels and Stripes

First Lady Jenny Davis, 2023 Distinguished Alumni awardee Nan Snow ’57, and UCA President Houston Davis pause for photos during the awarding ceremony.
First Lady Jenny Davis, 2023 Distinguished Alumni awardee Nan Snow ’57, and UCA President Houston Davis pause for photos during the awarding ceremony.

University of Central Arkansas’ annual Laurels and Stripes event showcased UCA’s passion for fundraising as more than 500 alumni and friends enjoyed an unforgettable evening honoring outstanding alumni, celebrating the impact of privately funded scholarships and dancing to the sounds of The Rodney Block Collective.

Nan Snow, the 2023 Distinguished Alumni award recipient, was recognized at the event for her lifetime of work as an advocate for women’s rights and opportunities. The prestigious award recognizes alumni that have made outstanding contributions personally or professionally, and who serve as an example to UCA students. Snow is one of only 48 alumni to receive the award since its inception in 1985.

Kristin ’09 and Kyle Basham ’07, co-chairs for UCA’s Laurels and Stripes gala, sharing how UCA has impacted their lives.
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority alumni Maegan Dyson ’06, ’10, Lindsay Henderson ’03, Linda Harding ’82, 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Nan Snow ’57, Haley Fowler ’06, Callie Sterling ’13, and Brandi Adams ’01 share a celebratory moment together. 5. Aerial view of the Laurels and Stripes event.
Aerial view of the Laurels and Stripes event.
Mary Bane Lackie, Linda Beene ’72 and Dick Longing
Cheri and Keith Svagerko ’91, Patricia Smith ’01, ’03 and David Grimes ’91, ’96
Aaron Knight ’11, ’16, Mary Jo Heye-Townsell and Tab Townsell ’84
Bennett Poynter, Aimee Poynter ’15, ’19, Lauren Norris, Michael Norris ’23 and Ty Hollowell ’17
Lisa and Brad Hegeman ’89, ’96
Brad Lacy ’94, Nathan ’99 and Jessica Brown ’99
Kristen ’09 and Mathias Nichols ’11 and Brandy and Josh White ’11
Curtis Barnett ’86 and Cornell Maltbia
Sonya Hall, Tremaine Harris, Patrick Tenney, Ronnie Williams and Renee’ Crater ’82
Fredricka Sharkey, Connie Williams, Angela Webster and Maria Negrete Padron ’17, ’20
Brandon Baker (left), Derekah Hill-Lewis, Derek Lewis II ’97, Aeiress Duhart-Lewis ’13 and Larry Harris
Jon Ross ’06, Lindsay Henderson ’03, ’04, Cassie and Matt Wilcox

Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Spring/Summer 2023

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