Student Activities Banquet Honors Campus Luminaries

An impressive roster of students and campus organizations recently stepped into the much-deserved spotlight of Penn's Inn, receiving accolades for their contributions to Penn College and the broader community during the 2016-17 academic year.

Selected from among the slate of deserving nominees at this year's Student Activities Awards banquet:

Student Government Association Senator of the Year – Everett B. Appleby, Wilkes-Barre, building science and sustainable design: building construction technology concentration

Outstanding Philanthropy of the Year – Phi Mu Delta Fraternity

Outstanding Community Service Program of the Year – Random Acts of Kindness Week

Penn College Community Betterment Program of the Year – Autism Awareness Week

Student Leader Committed to Social Justice and Diversity – Bryonna A. Aldubayan, Old Forge, applied health studies: occupational therapy assistant concentration

New Program of the Year – Jump for St. Jude

Outstanding Program of the Year – Yell(ow) It Out

Greek Scholar of the Year – Jonathan R. Sutcliffe, Orangeville, manufacturing engineering technology

Greek Academic Achievement Award – Omega Delta Sigma

Greek New Member of the Year – Jeffrey R. Hasiak, Scotch Plains, N.J., residential construction technology and management

Greek of the Year – Paul M. Lasell, Williamsport, plastics and polymer engineering technology

Adviser of the Year – Christopher H. Van Stavoren (assistant professor, automotive), Penn College Motorsports Association

New Student Leader of the Year – Hanna J. Williams, Marion, N.Y., industrial and human factors design

Student Leader of the Year – Lauren J. Crouse, Turbotville, applied human services

Student Leader Legacy Scholarship Recipients – Everett B. Appleby and Paul M. Lasell

Most Improved Student Organization of the Year – Association of Professional Programmers

Outstanding Student Organization of the Year – Society of Plastics Engineers

Among those participating in the festivities were Allison A. Bressler, assistant director of student activities for programming and Greek life; Katie L. Mackey, director of campus and community engagement; Anthony J. Pace, director of student activities; Becky J. Shaner, manager of student/alumni engagement and special events; Elliott Strickland, chief student affairs officer; Sal Vitko, assistant director of student activities for student organizations/orientation; and Mallory L. Weymer, coordinator of student health and wellness education/suicide prevention specialist.

 

Photos by Alexandra M. Lehman,
a business administration: sport and event management concentration major and Presidential Student Ambassador