Kent State University Spring 2008 Student Leadership and Honors Award Recipients -  Celebrating our 30th year of recognizing student success.

Student Leader of the Year This award is given to nine undergraduate student leaders each year. The committee will place a strong emphasis on members who have contributed significantly to the leadership of the organization and whose campus participation has been outstanding.  Note: The Nancy and John Scott Leadership Award is selected from the nine awarded student leaders.

Coleman R. Caster
Nicholas M. DiSabatino
Bobbie Jo Dyson  
Katie A. Hale
Tommy R. Krecic
Rochelle A. McCrayer
Mary  K. Clause
Amanda L. Vasil
Samantha J. Hubbard
 
Graduate Student Leaders
Jason A. Csehi    
Jera L. Oliver  

The Nancy and John Scott Leadership Award is selected by the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs from the recipients of the Student Leader of the year award.
 
Rochelle A. McCrayer is the 2008 recipient of the Nancy and John Scott Leadership Award
 
DISTINGUISHED STUDENT LEADER AWARD  Awarded by the Kent State University Alumni Association to junior and senior students who have demonstrated outstanding campus leadership during the course of his/her undergraduate studies. The recipient is selected on the basis of leadership, academic, community and social service to the University.

Megan Lynn – Senior Recipient
William Christe – Senior Recipient
Sarah Bowen – Senior  Recipient
 Sarah Hansel – Junior Recipient
 

JOHN B. BEACOM AWARD The Beacom Award was established in the memory of Professor John B. Beacom. It is awarded annually through the Kent State Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP-KSU) to the student who has made the most significant contribution during the past year to the maintenance of rights and civil liberties of students at Kent State University.
 
Colin Dean is the 2008 recipient of the John B. Beacom Award

Manchester Cup Honors Award  This award is presented to the senior whose contribution of leadership and citizenship has had the most far-reaching effect upon the University. Emphasis is placed upon effective and significant leadership. Note: In selecting the recipient of the Manchester Cup, the committee will place a strong emphasis on leadership and a moderate emphasis on scholastic achievement.

John B.Wetmore
Cassandra B. Marks
Wilson S. Burgos  
 
Mary Manchester Honors Award  This award is presented in memory of Mrs. Mary Manchester, wife of the late Raymond E. Manchester, Dean of Men Emeritus. The senior selected for the award shall display superior scholarship, strong leadership, and constructive citizenship. In selecting the recipient of this award, the committee will give the greatest consideration to candidates who have shown superior scholarship.

Traci L. Sanders
Beth M. Bloom
David J. Earl

Eric Rackham Honors Award  This award is presented to the senior who has displayed good scholarship and who has shown great interest and concern for the University. Note: In selecting the recipient of this award, the committee will place a strong emphasis on scholastic achievement.

Danielle D. Sherritt
Tyronda L. Kelly
 
Melvyn J. Feinberg Outstanding Senior Award  This award is given to the individual who has evidenced good scholarship, whose campus participation has been outstanding in both breadth and depth, and who has made a significant impact on the University. In selecting the recipient of this award, the committee will give equal consideration to scholastic and co-curricular achievement.

Kali M. Price
Alicia D. Weaver
 
Margaret Swanson Davis Honors Award  This award is presented to the senior who has displayed outstanding scholarship, and whose contribution as an independent (non-Greek) has enhanced campus activities and residence hall living. In selecting the recipient of this award, the committee will place strong emphasis on scholastic achievement.

Heidi  M. Bauer
Melinda A. Shilling

Community Excellence Leadership Award  This award is given to members of the university community for actions that reflect qualities of citizenship that extend beyond the normal call of duty.  Any member of the university community (students, faculty, staff and administrators) is eligible for nomination. The nominator must also be a member of the university community.

Shawn Hurley  
Student Athletic Advisory Committee
Rebecca J. Ehalt
Alexander P. Thomas

Organization Excellence Leadership Award  This award is given to registered student organizations for outstanding contributions to its members and the student body as a whole.  The recipient will be an organization whose members have demonstrated a strong ability to promote its ideals, have used innovative methods in reaching goals, and whose members have made significant contributions to Kent State University.

Eta Sigma Gamma
Kent State Gamma Epsilon of Delta Gamma
 
Service Excellence Leadership Award  This award recognizes the commitment of student organizations to community service.  Each group recognized shall have made a meaningful contribution through the completion of community service projects.  All registered student organizations are eligible.  

Society of Human Resource Management
Christine T. Merceruio
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Emerging Student Leader Award  This award recognizes up to five freshmen and/or sophomore students who have demonstrated outstanding involvement and initiative as well as great promise in the area of campus leadership.

Sydney D. Bennet
Avery Danage Jr
Andrea C. Fisk
Alexandra D. Hill
Robert W.  Norris
Vanessa I. Sellers
Charles J. Williams

Advisor Excellence Leadership Award This award will be given to an advisor(s) of a registered student organization who has been recognized by his or her organization as having done an outstanding job.

Cathy L. DuBois
Assistant Professor Management and Information Systems
 
Amy J. Thompson
Assistant Professor Adult Counseling Health & Vocational Education
 
Richard A. Heimlich
Professor, Geology

Cindy Bowlby Leadership Award  This award was created in memory of Cindy Bowlby, a dedicated student leader at Kent. In the spirit of her ideals, this award is presented to a returning student leader who has demonstrated excellence in his or her scholarship, leadership, and integrity.

Desiree M. Bartoe
Michelle R. Cordier
 
Leadership Excellence Award  This award recognizes the truly exemplary students who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and dedication to their organization.   Student Organizations may recognize up to five students who have demonstrated excellence.

William Barbour
Desiree Bartoe
Trisha Bates
Darren Berg
Stephanie Berlan
Johnathan Bey
Daniel Blair
Rebecca Blevins
Michael Boland
Sarah Bowen
Brian Buirge
Colleen Burch
Wilson Burgos
Jennifer Burrell
Ondia Butler
Emilee Calhoun
Coleman Caster
William Christe
Kelli Ciola
Mary Clause
JaRel Clay
Travis Cleland
Joseph Cosentino
Michelle Cordier
Allison Courtney
Lisa Caryer
Jason Cshei
Marie Daher
Colin Dean
Avery Denage
Nicholas Disabatino
Carli Dottore
Maggie Dreussi
Michelle Duke
David Earl
Elizabeth Eckels
Rebecca Ehalt
Matt Esber
Dave Evans
Ashley Fannin
Lamour Feagin
Andrea Fisk
Lindsay Furbee
Chalie Galliand
Kimberly Gebhardt
Jenna Gordon
Morgan Graham
Robin Green
Alan Groudle
Douglas Gulasy
Katie Hale
Kevin Hallsky
Michael Hammond
Sarah Hansel
Jocelyn Harper
Brandon Hauck
Aaron Hickle
Kaylee Hills
Douglas Hite
Adam Hoss
Sammie Hubbard
Jessie Hubbard
Erica Hudkins
Britteny Humphrey
Shawn Hurley
Luke Hufstetler
Nikki Iannacchione
Caitlin Jaworski
Li Jin
Alascia Jones
Jessica Joseph
Amanda Jupena
Michelle Kugler
Jonithon LaCross
Lauren Lampley
Julie Lanz
Quiera Lige
Neale Linge
Shannon Linton
Shin-Yin Lu
Katelyn Luysterborg
Megan Lynn
Maranda Mangino
Cassandra Marks
Angela Mass
William Mauro
Rochelle McCrayer
Christine Meceruio
Kesi Michael
Olivia Mihalic
Lonnie Mills
Nadine Miyares
Alexander Mott
Katrina Murphy
Brooke Nachtway
Adrian Ladon Neal
Robert Norris
Jera Oliver
Madelyn Otcasek
Catrina Palmer
Sasha Parker
Krystl Patterson
Renee Pearce
Prince Pempton
Brandon Price
Kali Price
Alex Prvanovic
Toni Raisian
Anna Ramach
Christina Robins
Andrea Samloff
April Samuelson
Traci Sanders
Janet Sansavera
Scott Scheiner
Elizabeth Serva
Matthew Shaw
Eric Shelestak
Danielle Sherritt
Melinda Shilling
Simren Singh
Beth Sisley
Jared Smith
Adam Smithberger
Michael Sroda
Lauren Szymanski
Alex Thomas
Allison Tomei
Marian Tyson
Rodrigo Uribe
Amanda Vasil
James Verhoff
Douglas Wachtel
Alicia Weaver
Josh Wells
John Wetmore
Matthew White
Jason Wilhelm
Anastasa Williams
Charles Williams
Sabrina Wikowski
Brittany Zion

 
Senior Excellence Award  Recognition of the graduating seniors who have been involved in co-curricular leadership activities and/or service and who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and dedication to their organization

Kathryn Anthony
Kate Bailey
Desiree Bartoe
Trisha Bates
Eric Bell
Sara Bennett
Stephanie Berlan
Stephanie Blackstone
Michael Boland
Sarah Bowen
Wilson Burgos
Jennifer Busch
Coleman Caster
William Christe
Mary Clause
Travis Cleland
Allison Courtney
Michele Davis
Colin Dean
Gina DeNardi
Maggie Dreussi
Michelle Duke
David Earl
Elizabeth Eckels
Rebecca Ehalt
Lindsay Furbee
Derrick Gallentine
Chalie Galliand
Kathleen Gazzuolo
Kimberly Gebhardt
Jenna Gerling
Jenna Gordon
Kimberly Haas
Katie Hale
Kevin Hallsky
Michael Hammond
Jocelyn Harper
Miranda Harris
Brandon Hauck
Aaron Hickle
Adam Hoss
Erica Hudkins
Caitlin Jaworski
Amanda Jupena
Tyronda Kelly
Joan Kendall-Sperry
Tommy Krecic
Michelle Kugler
Kicholas Kulesza
Jonithon LaCross
Lauren Lampley
Nikki Lentz
Neale Linge
Michael Love
Megan Lynn
Daniel MacGregor
Casandra Marks
Angela Mass
Rochelle McCrayer
Erin McNutt
Olivia Mihalic
Nadine Miyares
Gina Moraco
Katrina Murphy
Patrick Okeefe
Jera Oliver
Madelyn Otcasek
Ryan Patterson
Kali Price
Toni Raisian
Mary Roach
Andrea Samloff
Traci Sanders
Janet Sansavera
Laura Schumacher
Danielle Sherritt
Jennifer Shick
Melinda Shilling
Simren Singh
Backy Smith
Michael Sroda
Lauren Szymanski
Marilyn Thompson
Allison Tomei
Sarah VanDruten
Amanda Vasil
Melody Wachowski
Jennifer Wallace
William Walters
Kylan Ward
Matt White
Benjamin Wiford
Meghan Williams
Sabrina Witkowski
Heran Zhu
Brittany Ziehler