An appropriate study Bible is awarded annually by the faculty of Department of Religion and Philosophy in honor of Dr. David Earl Faust, Professor Emeritus of Religion and History, to a student who has demonstrated outstanding ability and interest in the field of Biblical Studies. This prize is given by an alumnus, Edwin Nace of Altoona, Pa., in memory of the mother of three former Catawba students. It is awarded annually for the best original essay. Essays must be submitted to the head of the English department by March 1, and should be approximately three thousand words in length. The Calvin Koonts Poetry Award Dr. Calvin Koonts, a 1945 graduate of Catawba, makes an annual cash award to stimulate interest in writing poetry.
Competition is open to members of all classes.
The winner is selected by the English department faculty. This award is presented for the outstanding single work poem, short story, or graphic contributed to The Arrowhead during the year. Selection is made by the English and Art Departments. The award is given annually to honor Professor Morehead, former chairman of the English Department, whose tireless nurturing of the arts at Catawba College has been vital to The Arrowhead s success. This award is given by the ministers of the Southern Conference of the United Church of Christ to the student in the junior or senior class who has excelled in academic work in the Religion and Philosophy department and has contributed actively to the religious life of the campus community.