UPT STUDENTS HONORED AT STUDENT

LIFE AWARDS BANQUET

TITUSVILLE, April 20, 2001 -- The annual Student Life Awards Banquet at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville was held on Tuesday, April 3, in the J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union.  The dinner and awards ceremony recognizes those students who display exemplary commitment to co-curricular activities.

President Michael Worman welcomed the students and congratulated them for their efforts and accomplishments this year.

Jeff Schneider, Director of Student Affairs, presented Student Life Awards to Christopher Byko and Michael Gualano and Freshman Leadership Awards to Janet House and Brian Porter.  Candace Robinson received the Residence Life Award.

Schneider recognized students nominated to Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges:  Christopher Byko, Alexandra Cottrell, Maria Everett, Christine Gamrat, Brian Garrity, Meredith George, Lynnea Griffin, Michael Gualano, Daniel Hasbrouck, Sandi Huey, Miranda Karns, Gloria Matha, Ryan McConnell, Lyn Newell, Harry O’Brien, Bethany Paden, Kinja Patterson, Shanna Ritts, Ebony Roberts, Candace Robinson, Rachel Rose, Michael Waychoff and Heidi Wonderling.

Stephanie Thomas, Director of Student Activities, presented awards to several students who were nominated by UPT faculty and staff for commendable community service:  Wanda Applewhite, Christopher Byko, Adam Chesia, Audree Cook, Christine Gamrat, Joseph Gustafson, Nicole Mailliard, Melissa Powell, Jessica Richards, Concetta Shelton, Debbie Smith, Jamie Stroup, Chad Sterling, Morgan Walker and Michael Waychoff.  Lauren Mustaikis and Bethany Paden were named to Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society.

Dave McEnteer, Coordinator of Intramural Sports, presented Intramural Athlete of the Year Awards to Shanna Ritts and Eric Schneider.

Kristina Richards, Director of Residence Life, presented the Resident Assistant of the Year Award to Brian Garrity and the Resident Assistant Highest Q.P.A. Award to Ryan McConnell.  She recognized all resident assistants for their excellent service during the academic year, and announced the resident assistants for academic year 2001-2002.

Other groups and organizations honored by their advisors included the Student Ambassadors, Chemistry Club, Commuter Student Association, Student Activities Board, Student Government Association, Food Service Committee, Phi Theta Kappa, SIFE Team, members of the Volleyball and Basketball teams, volunteers for Volleyball, Basketball and Intramurals, and the Sodexho-Marriott Staff.

 


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