On Friday, March 24, Trinity University celebrated the strength and character of 37 students through its annual Student Leadership and Service Awards ceremony. This ceremony recognizes the service and community-oriented mindsets of exceptional Trinity students. In collaboration with Alumni Relations and Development, the Division of Student Life presented eight awards, each focusing on different facets of service, leadership, and community.
“The Student Leadership and Service Awards is a celebration of leadership,” says Jamie Thompson ’05, Ed.D., associate dean of students. “While the process of leadership is what counts, recognizing the good work that is happening and taking time to appreciate and value the successes of our students is an important piece of the leadership continuum. Max DePree once stated: ‘The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you.’ This is our thank you to our student leaders!”
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The Roman M. Lubetzky Endowment Fund for KINDness seeks to encourage the attributes of kindness and noble behavior among Trinity students. Daniel Lubetzky, vice president of the Roman and Sonia Lubetzky Foundation, is a 1990 Trinity graduate. Building on his international upbringing and his Trinity experiences, including studying abroad in Israel, Lubetzky founded PeaceWorks in 1994. PeaceWorks is an international food company creating products that incorporate ingredients from nations on opposing sides of political conflicts. As the most prestigious of the Student Leadership commendations, this award recognizes a student who embodies the virtues of kindness and scholarship and comes with a significant gift to support the recipient’s financial aid.
William Blaine Martin ’25
Midland, Texas
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This award is given to senior students in recognition of their long-term commitment and extensive, multi-role involvement in the community. These students have enhanced campus life by acting as role models and creating opportunities for others to lead. They are also dedicated to collaboration and partnerships, innovative practices, and intentional inclusion.
Marisa Amarino ’23
Calabasas, California
Michael Antonelli ’23
Houston, Texas
Shelby Atherton ’23
San Antonio, Texas
Taylor Black ’23
Dallas, Texas
Brette Thornton ’23
Rockwall, Texas
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The Board of Visitors and the Alumni Association, in partnership with Alumni Relations and Development, recognizes one to four seniors each year for outstanding service to the University. Honorees promote a dedication to serving their communities (on-campus and beyond) through their time, talents, and philanthropic efforts as students—an early indication of their lifelong commitment to serving and supporting other Tigers. Honorees also receive a $1,000 stipend courtesy of the award sponsors.
Helen Liang ’23
Sugar Land, Texas
Sydney Rhodes ’23
Fort Worth, Texas
Moraima Rodriguez ’23
San Antonio, Texas
Molly Sheridan ’23
St. Louis, Missouri
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This award recognizes students who have made substantive contributions to their communities through long-term service and depth of involvement.
Kathryn Anne Knight ’23
Bedford, Texas
Lynzie Kutsner ’23
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Kira Lowell ’23
Denver, Colorado
Caroline Strong ’23
Houston, Texas
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This award is presented by the Alumni Association in partnership with Alumni Relations and Development to juniors who are committed to being stewards of Trinity University through leadership and engagement on and off campus. These students are dedicated to paying it forward to those students who come after them.
Donya Ahmadi ’23
Sugar Land, Texas
Chloe Castro ’24
Houston, TX
Aliya Jackson ’24
Pearland, Texas
Danny Nguyen ’24
San Antonio, Texas
Emma Ruchhoeft ’24
Houston, Texas
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This award recognizes students who have demonstrated loyalty and unselfish devotion to their communities through significant, yet uncelebrated contributions. These students have gone above and beyond the call of duty and work “behind the scenes” to create change. Thurman Adkins served as an administrator in the Division of Student Affairs, retiring in 1999 with a collective appreciation for his personal integrity, fair-minded leadership, and calm demeanor.
Alejandra Caballero-Pinedo ’24
Dallas, Texas
Ángel S. Gamarra ’25
Itauguá, Paraguay
Kimberly Granados ’24
Springdale, Arkansas
Chloe Scroggins ’23
Sugar Land, Texas
Jesus Veloz Santillan ’24
Dallas, Texas
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This award recognizes a first-year, sophomore, or transfer student who has demonstrated significant potential for success through community involvement and exploration of the unfamiliar.
Madeline Baker ’25
Georgetown, Texas
Hamzah Khuram ’25
Bangalore, India
Dario Leal ’25
Mission, Texas
Danna Ramirez Jimenez ’26
Pharr, Texas
Elliot Schein ’25
Houston, Texas
Anusha Sharma ’25
Austin, Texas
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This award recognizes students who have actively broken down barriers and constructed a socially just space in their community. These students are dedicated to advancing the University's core mission of intentional inclusion as well as open dialogue. They are actively engaged in cultivating diversity, equity, and social justice within the community.
Alice Dang ’24
The Woodlands, Texas
Lauren Dotson ’24
Houston, Texas
Adam Garza ’24
San Antonio, Texas
Araceli Gonzalez ’23
Houston, Texas
Adrian Herrera ’24
Houston, Texas
Noor Jahlul ’24
Houston, Texas
Ashwini Vivek ’24
Euless, Texas
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Trinity University recognizes faculty and staff who go above and beyond to “serve, support, and challenge” students. Recipients authentically engage in the lives of students and holistically contribute to their success.
Program Associate for the Center for International Engagement
Faculty Librarian II and Associate Professor Instruction/Liaison
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Trinity University students are often recipients of superb service at local businesses. This award honors a local business or organization for its outreach and excellent service to Trinity students.
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