The East Texas Baptist University School of Fine Arts presented its annual department student awards during its Honors Chapel ceremony on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, for the 2009-2010 Academic Year.

The Outstanding New Student Award, which is presented to outstanding students that represent the ideals of academic excellence, professionalism, musical excellence, and personal maturity, went to David Buroker of Federal Way, Grace Harper of Atlanta, Texas, and Brent Hetherington of Gladewater, Texas.

The Clara Dona Stoker Music Scholarship was presented to Buroker. Buroker is also the TAMS Clara Freshour Nelson Music Scholarship nominee.