Trinity Bestows Student Leadership and Service Awards

University awards 37 students for their involvement on and off campus

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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!”

The Roman M. Lubetzky KINDness Award

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

Presidential Awards of Excellence

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

Heart of Trinity Student Service Award

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.

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Helen Liang ’23
Sugar Land, Texas

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Sydney Rhodes ’23
Fort Worth, Texas

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Moraima Rodriguez ’23
San Antonio, Texas

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Molly Sheridan ’23
St. Louis, Missouri

Dr. Coleen Grissom Continued Commitment and Dedication Award

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

Tigers on the Rise

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.

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Donya Ahmadi ’23
Sugar Land, Texas

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Chloe Castro ’24
Houston, TX

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Aliya Jackson ’24
Pearland, Texas

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Danny Nguyen ’24
San Antonio, Texas

Emma Ruchhoeft ’24
Houston, Texas

Thurman Adkins "Unsung Hero" Award

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

Emerging Student Leader Award

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

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Danna Ramirez Jimenez ’26
Pharr, Texas

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Elliot Schein ’25
Houston, Texas

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Anusha Sharma ’25
Austin, Texas

Diversity and Inclusion Award

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.

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Alice Dang ’24
The Woodlands, Texas

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Lauren Dotson ’24
Houston, Texas

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Adam Garza ’24
San Antonio, Texas

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Araceli Gonzalez ’23
Houston, Texas

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Adrian Herrera ’24
Houston, Texas

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Noor Jahlul ’24
Houston, Texas

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Ashwini Vivek ’24
Euless, Texas

President's Award for Excellence in Student Advocacy

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.

Elseke Membreño-Zenteno
Program Associate for the Center for International Engagement

Alexandra Gallin-Parisi
Faculty Librarian II and Associate Professor Instruction/Liaison

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