Award recipients stand with President Beasley at the 2023 Student Leadership and Service Awards ceremony.
Trinity Bestows Student Leadership and Service Awards
University awards 37 students for their involvement on and off campus

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 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

 

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

 

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

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

  

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

 

 


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Emma Ruchhoeft ’24 

Houston, Texas

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

Elseke Membreño-Zenteno

Program Associate for the Center for International Engagement

 

 


Faculty Headshot: Alexandria Gallin-Parisi

 

Alexandra Gallin-Parisi

Faculty Librarian II and Associate Professor Instruction/Liaison

 

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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MOVE Texas

 

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