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Lycoming College students and staff recognized for leadership and service to community

Lycoming College students and staff recognized for leadership and service to community

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Lycoming College students and staff were recognized at the College’s annual Honors Convocation for leadership through serving the Lycoming and Williamsport communities. Honorees were acknowledged for their selfless and tireless dedication to serving others and for their leadership to advance student life. Those honored include:

Bishop D. Frederick Wertz - Presented for outstanding dedication and selfless service to others during a student’s college career.

  • Katherine Loughran ’26
  • Faith Okereke-Mba ’27
  • Bryan Perez ’26

The Helen R. Hoover Community Service Prize - Presented to a senior demonstrating a personal commitment to serving less fortunate citizens in either Greater Williamsport or their own community of permanent residence.

  • Cynthia Alvarado ’26
  • Sierrastarr James ’26

Ethel McDonald Pax Christi Award - Given for outstanding but quiet consistency in the life of faith and the practice of Christianity, noteworthy personal integrity, and humble loving compassion expressed in daily life.

  • Zoie Dodson ’26
  • Kayla Swann ’26

Torchbearer Award - Presented to the chapter of a fraternity or sorority with the highest G.P.A.

  • Alpha Xi Delta
  • Tau Kappa Epsilon

IRUSKA Honor Society Awards - Founded in 1954 as a means to honor students for their contributions and leadership at the College. Students chosen for induction have exhibited outstanding contributions to campus life.

  • Gökçe Atacan ’27
  • Marissa Caspersen ’27
  • Aaron Deffenbaugh ’27
  • Katelyn Hunsberger ’27
  • Yahir Jimenez ’27
  • Angelina Madonna ’27
  • Morgan Mullins ’27
  • Luis Otero ’27
  • Erika Puga ’27
  • Preyashi Wozageer ’27

The J Marco Hunsberger Service to Lycoming Award - Presented for unselfish service and contribution to student life by seniors during their college careers.

  • Cynthia Alvarado ’26
  • Gabriella Fugon ’26
  • Soumayyah Gaujee ’26
  • Anna Glantz ’26
  • Pamela Koontz ’26
  • Paige Mullins ’26
  • Djitshmy Senejuste ’26
  • Autumn Shahan ’26
  • Cole Sharpnack ’26
  • Jacob Wagers ’26
President Chip Edmonds, Houseknecht, Vice President for Student Affairs and Success Suzanne O’Driscoll

(l-r) President Chip Edmonds, Houseknecht, Vice President for Student Affairs and Success Suzanne O’Driscoll

Makisu Award - Presented to a faculty or staff member for outstanding service to the College community, for dedication above and beyond the realm of one’s obligations in relation to the College.

  • Debra Houseknecht

Bishop William Perry Eveland Prize - Awarded to a senior resident student, who is in the upper half of the class, for progress in scholarship, loyalty, school spirit, and participation in school activities.

  • Ava Williamson ’26

Class of 1907 Prize - Presented to a senior who is in the upper half of the class, and who has contributed to campus life through participation in athletics and other student activities.

  • Emma Kelchner ’26

Faculty Prize - Given to a senior commuting student who participated in student activities and who is in the upper half of the class.

  • Hannah Hooven ’26
Provost Sandra Kingery, Braham, Cathy Andrews, President Chip Edmonds

(l-r) Provost Sandra Kingery, Braham, Cathy Andrews, President Chip Edmonds

Dr. Meghan C. Andrews Research & Professional Enrichment Award - Presented in support of faculty research and professional enrichment and given in honor of Dr. Andrews’ legacy as a Shakespearian scholar, educator, and beloved member of the Lycoming community.

  • Kira Braham
Provost Sandra Kingery, Pearl, President Chip Edmonds

(l-r) Provost Sandra Kingery, Pearl, President Chip Edmonds

The Mary Sieminski Endowed Humanities Research Award – Presented in honor of Mary Sieminski and her unflagging research into local women’s history and given to support faculty research in humanities or humanities-related research projects.

  • Christopher Pearl