223 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT DESIGNED BY DELLA RHODES Get Down to BUSINESS Senior Sam Chester received a prestigious award from the College of Buisness Administration. SAM CHESTER, A SENIOR MANAGEMENT major with a concentration in entrepreneurship, was the 2021 recipient of the Wood Entrepreneurship and Family Business Scholarship. Chester was awarded this by Jon Wood, assistant professor in the College of Business Administration and director of the Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business. Wood created this scholarship because he “wanted to give back and support a student that exemplifies the businessperson that blesses others through their business.” Chester was dedicated to his education as a member of the entrepreneurship honor society Sigma Nu and embodied the Christian business values Wood taught, which made him a contender for the award. Wood was impressed by Chester’s work ethic and had trust in his success. “I am confident that Sam will bless others through his business,” Wood said. “Most importantly, he will glorify God and show God to others through his family business.” The scholarship was meaningful to Chester because it was awarded to the most outstanding student in entrepreneurship and family business. “It’s very cool to have someone see potential in me and want to monetarily support my education,” Chester said. After receiving the scholarship, Chester continued to hold himself to high standards as he had done in the past. “When someone honors your abilities, it makes you want to do your best to align all your work with the view they have of you,” Chester said. Along with his studies, Chester was involved with numerous activities, striving to be successful in each of them. Senior Coleman Bevill, a friend of Chester, spoke highly of how he balanced all his commitments and his dedication to them. “I’ve met very few people who are as disciplined in fulfilling their responsibilities,” Bevill said. “He continues to be a great Delta Nu beau, executive for Knights, student, disciple and friend. He’s someone who does everything and does it well.” WRITTEN BY HANNAH HACKWORTH WORKING HARD OR HARDLY WORKING Senior Sam Chester works at his computer in the Mabee Building. The Waldron Center honored Chester for his dedication to the department. Photo by: Kaitlyn Cutshall
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