Leaders Honored in Student Achievement Awards
On May 5, friends, family and RWU community members gathered to celebrate the many accomplishments of our student leaders
BRISTOL, R.I. – On Sunday, May 5, 54 awards were granted to students who have gone above and beyond in their academic work, extracurricular involvement, and community involvement.
“In our Division of Student Life learning model, we believe that as a result of their experience at RWU, students will meaningfully contribute to thriving and diverse communities,” said Vice President for Student Life John King. “We identify four learning goals to achieve this educational priority: Self Awareness, Healthy Relationships, Cultural Humility, and Community Engagement.”
More than 200 students, family members, friends, staff, and faculty members gathered in the Field House to celebrate the achievements of these talented and hardworking students.
Awards and Recipients
Outstanding Club Member of the Year: Rebeccah Trefethen (AIAS)
Organization Member of the Year: Haley Watt (Inter-Class Council)
Student Senate Scholarship in Activism: Alexus Moniz, April Federico, Lauren Veatch, Alexandra Welch
Student Senate Scholarship in Academic Achievement: Cass North, Jennifer Reale, Shirah Strock, Gina Purpora
Admission Tour Guide of the Year: Michael DiTullio, Annelise Boylan, Jay Cobleigh
Student Admissions Assistant of the Year: Vincent Uccello, Evan Raffi, Jennifer Goemaere
Sustainability Award: Rachel Nadolny
All-y for Mental Health Award: Hannah Verre
Russo Award for Athlete Academic Excellence: Austin Coene (Men’s basketball) Kaia Lindberg (Equestrian)
Class Awards:
Seniors
Aleena Abraham
Austin Coene
Margarita Delaporta
Daryn Javer
Juniors
Kevin Deeb
Tyler Porter
Jessica Silvia
Sophomores
Lexi Dubovick
Benjamin Manning
Carmen Mei
First year students
Melissa Calvo Vides
Zayila Yanice Howie
Grayson Scanlon
Charles J. Kelley Health Service Award: Kayla Devin, Alissa Assad
Intercultural Values and Service Award: Anastasia Wilson, Danielle Small, Shami K. Ngarambe
Henderson Outstanding Tutor Awards: Kaia Lindberg, Nelson R. "Trey" Powers III, Shawn John DaRosa
RA of the Year Award: Riley Thomson
Title IX Recognition Award: Caitlin Agneta
Melissa Carrasquillo Award for Intercultural Citizenship: Melissa Mota, Anthony Joseph Holehouse
Dr. Mark Gould Commitment to Student Learning Award: Paola Prado, Ph.D
Dr. J. Harold G. Way Scholarship Award: Amelia DeMelo, Olivia Ryan, Miranda Rojas
Dr. Karen Haskell Senior Leadership Award: Kayla Devin, Emma Feeley, David James Majetich, Nicole Speranzo, Phoebe Thaler
Lt. Charles A. Henderson, USN '99 Spirit Award: Alissa Assad, Andrea Arnold