2022 Conference

The 6th Annual Gold Star Journal Academic Conference (GSJAC)

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Video of The 2022 GSJAC

The 2021-2022 Gold Star Journal Staff

Photograph of the Editors presenting Dr. Mabrouk a plaque of appreciation.
Pictured from left to right: Jesse Quimby (Logistics), Trey Stevens (Communications), Dylan Young (Scribe), Dr. Suzanne T. Mabrouk (Advisor), Ken Galsgaard (Assistant Editor-in-Chief), Elissa Reckdenwald (Editor-in-Chief), and Hampton Dennis (Editor). Missing: John Morris (Marketing).

Presenters, Photographers, and Staff of
The 2022 GSJAC

Photograph of all GSJAC students.
Back Row: Elissa Reckdenwald (Editor-in-Chief), Charles Geiger (Author), Matthew Unden (Author), Jacob Williams (Photographer), Matthew Smith (Photographer), Cort Hanellin (Photographer), Will Jensen (Author), Joshua Babcock (Photographer), and Cooper Morse (Author).
Front Row: Richardo Henriquez (Author), Eric Wilson, Jr. (Photographer), Trey Stevens (Communications Editor), Alexander Clark (Author), Shiloh Smiles (Author), Dylan Young (Scribe Editor), Kaytlynne McCord (Photographer), Harry Charles (Author), Ken Galsgaard (Assistant Editor-in-Chief), Hampton Dennis (Editor), and Dr. Suzanne T. Mabrouk (Advisor).
Missing: Jesse Quimby (Logistics Editor) and John Morris (Marketing Editor).

The 2022 GSJAC Awardees and Honorees

Photo of Dylan Young and Awardee Charles Geiger
Charles Geiger, 2022 Awardee.
Photo of Dylan Young and Awardee Harry Charles
Harry Charles, 2022 Awardee.
Photo of Dylan Young and Awardee Alex Clark
Alex Clark, 2022 Awardee.
Charles Geiger, Boyd Family Distinction Awardee, and Dylan Young.
Harry Charles, Best Undergraduate Submission Awardee, and Dylan Young.
Alex Clark, Best Oral Presentation Awardee, and Dylan Young.
Photo of Dylan Young and Awardee Eric Wilson Jr.
Eric Wilson Jr., 2022 Awardee.
Photo of Dylan Young and Awardee Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith, 2022 Awardee.
Photo of Colonel Gordon and Editor Hampton Dennis
Eric Wilson Jr, Best Photograph Awardee, and Dylan Young.
Matthew Smith, GSJ Distinction in Photography Awardee, and Dylan Young.
Colonel Gordon receiving a signed copy of The 2022 Gold Star Journal from Hampton Dennis.

The 2022 GSJAC Presentations

Photo of Editor-in-Chief Elissa Reckdenwald
Editor-in-Chief Elissa Reckdenwald
Photo of Author Alex Clark
Author Alex Clark
Photo of Elissa Reckdenwald and Alex Clark
Alex Clark and Elissa Reckdenwald.
Photo of Assistant Editor-in-Chief Ken Galsgaard
Assistant Editor-in-Chief Ken Galsgaard
Photo of Author Charles Geiger
Author Charles Geiger
Photo of Ken Galsgaard and Charles Geiger
Charles Geiger and Ken Galsgaard.
Photo of Editor Trey Stevens
Communications Editor Trey Stevens
Photo of Author Matthew Unden
Author Matthew Unden
Photo of Trey Stevens and Matthew Unden
Matthew Unden and Trey Stevens.
Photo of Dylan Young
Scribe Editor Dylan Young
Photo of Author Harry Charles
Author Harry Charles
Photo of Dylan Young and Harry Charles
Harry Charles and Dylan Young.
Photo of Author Cooper Morse
Author Cooper Morse
Photo of Dylan Young and Cooper Morse
Cooper Morse and Dylan Young.
Photo of Author Shiloh Smiles
Author Shiloh Smiles
Photo of Trey Stevens and Shiloh Smiles
Shiloh Smiles and Trey Stevens.
Photo of Editor Jesse Quimby
Logistics Editor Jesse Quimby
Photo of Author Richardo Henriquez
Author Richardo Henriquez
Photo of Jesse Quimby and Richardo Henriquez
Richardo Henriquez and Jesse Quimby.
Photo of Editor Hampton Dennis
Editor Hampton Dennis
Photo of Author Will Jensen
Author Will Jensen
Photo of Hampton Dennis and Will Jensen.
Will Jensen and Hampton Dennis.
Photo of authors, with Alex Clark answering questions
Alex Clark
Photo of authors, with Shiloh Smiles answering questions
Shiloh Smiles

The 2022 GSJ Photographers

Photo of Dylan Young and Eric Wilson Jr.
Dylan Young presenting Eric Wilson Jr. with his Certificate of Publication.
Photo of Dylan Young and Matthew Smith
Dylan Young presenting Matthew Smith with his Certificate of Publication.
Photo of Dylan Young and Joshua Babcock
Dylan Young presenting Joshua Babcock with his Certificate of Publication.
Eric Wilson Jr. and Dylan Young.
Matthew Smith and Dylan Young.
Joshua Babcock and Dylan Young.
Photo of Dylan Young and Cort Hanellin
Dylan Young presenting Cort Hanellin with his Certificate of Publication.
Photo of Dylan Young and Jacob Williams
Dylan Young presenting Jacob Williams with his Certificate of Publication.
Photo of Dylan Young and Kaytlynne McCord
Dylan Young presenting Kaytlynne McCord with her Certificate of Publication.
Cort Hanellin and Dylan Young.
Jacob Williams and Dylan Young.
Kaytlynne McCord and Dylan Young.

Honored Guests

Photo of Dr. Selden
Dr. Selden, Provost and Dean of the College.
Photo of Colonel Gordon
Colonel Gordon, Commandant of Cadets.
Dr. Selden, Provost and Dean of the College.
Colonel Gordon, Commandant of Cadets.

The Celebration of Scholarship with Our Guests

Photo of 2022 awards table.
2022 GSJ Cake
The 2022 GSJ Cake.
Photo of Authors and Editors at table.
Photo of happy attendees at table.
Photo of attendees enjoying conference.
Photo of Editors, Authors, and Colonel Gordon
Photo of Editors, Authors, Col. Robinson, and Dr. Walker
Photo of authors, with Harry Charles answering questions
Photo of attendees during question and answer session
Photo of dessert table.
Photo of Editor-in-Chief with friends
Emcee of Ceremonies and Editor-in-Chief Elissa Reckdenwald with friends Angela Lance and Annika Ford.
Photo of cadet detail having fun.
The cadets who helped to facilitate the 2022 GSJAC.

Dr. Tom Thompson (English Department) took the above photographs.

The Hosts of The 2022 GSJAC

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