2025 Duntley and Ridenour Student Awards Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 Rev. Mark Duntley Award and Troy Ridenour Award student recipients!

2025 Rev. Mark Duntley Award recipient: Jack Warren (BA ’26, psychology)

About the award: This award was established to honor the Rev. Mark A. Duntley, who retired in August 2022 after serving the Lewis & Clark community since 1989. The recipient of this award was recognized for the following characteristics:

• Spirit of giving and caring
• Enthusiasm for life
• Keen appreciation for the human condition and spirituality
• Good natured, friendly, and approachable
• Demonstrates integrity and empathy
• Values community, inclusion and equity

The recipient will receive a scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year.

2025 Troy Ridenour Award recipient: Mateo Coleman (BA ’27, music)

About the award: Each year a student in the rising sophomore or junior class is awarded the Troy Ridenour Award. Troy passed away of leukemia in the fall of 1987, and this award was established by his relatives and friends to honor a rising sophomore or junior student who embodies Troy’s values and jubilant spirit. The recipient of this award was recognized for the following characteristics:

• Connection to others and groups here on campus
• A friendly and caring personality
• Strong leadership capabilities and self-motivated
• Involvement in campus activities
• A good sense of humor
• Academic potential
• An ability to make others feel at ease with themselves

The recipient will receive a scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year.

The annual Rev. Mark Duntley Award and Troy Ridenour awards are administered by the Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. L&C staff and faculty nominate students and recipients receive a scholarship for the following academic year, thanks to generous donors and support from the Office of Advancement.