Rachel M. Marriner of Columbia and Justin T. Williams of Wagener each received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at Honors and Awards Day ceremonies April 20. The Sullivan awards are the University's highest honors for undergraduates.

Thomas "T.G." Scott received the Swanger Award, USC's second-highest undergraduate honor.

From left, Sullivan Award winners Justin T. Williams and Rachel M. Marriner, and Swanger Award winner Thomas "T.G." Scott

"These three students represent the many outstanding students who have chosen the University of South Carolina for their education," said USC President Andrew Sorensen. "Not only do they excel academically, but each has made time to share their talents with the Carolina and Midlands communities. They join an impressive group of USC students who are receiving awards at this ceremony."

Marriner, Scott, and Williams also were named Outstanding Seniors and to Who's Who Among American College Students during the ceremony. Williams earned the Outstanding Public Relations Senior Award from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Sullivan awards are given each year to one male and one female graduating senior for their outstanding academic achievements, campus leadership, exemplary character, and service to the community. The award, named for a 19th-century New York lawyer and philanthropist, goes to students at 54 U.S. colleges and universities.

The Swanger Award is named for a former president of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), which sponsors Honors and Awards Day, and is given to a graduating senior for exemplary leadership and for making significant contributions to the USC community.

During Awards Day ceremonies, the University recognized more than 250 undergraduates for their academic achievements, leadership, and service contributions.

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