Trinity Celebrates 2025 Student Leadership and Service Awards Recipients

Honoring first-year, sophomore, or transfer students, this award recognizes students for personal growth and exploration of the unfamiliar through exceptional leadership involvement in their community.

Recipients:

John Henry De Hoyos Jr. ’28

Kieran Garvey ’27

Leonardo Guzman ’28

Andrew Rice ’27

Donna Sanchez-Rincon ’27

Madeleine Katherine Toland ’28

This award honors students who actively break down barriers and are committed to building a socially just space in the community.

Recipients:

Xavier Alva ’25

Veda Atluri ’26

Giovanna Campolo ’25

Alyssa LaGrone ’26

Ana María San Román Alvarez ’25

Kate Schulle ’25

Thurman Adkins was a guiding light, embodied the values of personal integrity and fair-minded leadership, and had a calm demeanor that left a mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. His commitment to excellence and his genuine care for others set a standard of excellence that continues to inspire generations. This award is bestowed upon individuals who exemplify the same unwavering dedication to their communities and the same selfless devotion to creating a positive change that defined Thurman Adkins’ life. Recipients of this prestigious honor demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to service, working tirelessly behind the scenes to uplift and empower others.

Recipients:

Malea Cesar ’27

Jackson Delhagen ’25

Dawson Durr ’26

Maggie Enriquez ’25

Sophia Garza ’26

Stella Miliatis ’26

Luke Pfeiffer ’25

Grace Robertson ’26

Lauren Roddis ’25

Nathan J. Siciliano ’25

The Dr. Coleen Grissom Continued Commitment and Dedication Award stands as a timeless tribute to the enduring legacy of a remarkable individual whose life was defined by unwavering dedication to service and profound engagement with her community. This prestigious award commemorates her indelible impact on the lives of those around her and her tireless efforts to create positive change. This award is bestowed upon individuals who exemplify the same spirit of service, compassion, and community engagement that defined Dr. Grissom’s life. Recipients of this esteemed honor are those whose substantive contributions and long-term involvement have significantly enriched the fabric of their communities and perpetuated Dr. Grissom’s legacy of positive change.

Recipients:

Jose Angel Ayala ’25

Camila Correa ’25

Amrita Dhall ’25

Ángel S. Gamarra ’25

Aspen Harrison ’25

Sydney Elizabeth Mayhew ’25

Caroline Parish ’26

Sofia Phucas ’25

The Tigers on the Rise Award is awarded to future alumni committed to being stewards of Trinity University through leadership and service and are dedicated to paying it forward to those students who come after them. Recipients exhibit strong leadership and organizational skills and show promise to become active and engaged leaders as alumni of the University by serving on boards and planning committees.

Recipients:

Caleb Bayer ’26

Roan Erwin ’26

Tiffany (Ellie) Gunnin ’26

Natalie (JinMyung) Kim ’26

Lacey Miller ’26

The Trinity University Board of Visitors and Trinity University Alumni Association Board proudly select and sponsor this award. Student recipients are seniors who have made significant contributions to the Trinity community through service, initiative, and leadership. These recipients have promoted the development of meaningful change and improvement in the campus community.

Recipients:

Pierce Jackson ’25

Luke Pfieffer ’25

Abby Power ’25

Anirudan Sivaprakash ’25

These awards are presented to senior students whose contributions to their communities have been continuous, wide reaching, and of the highest caliber. These recipients have enhanced campus life by acting as role models and creating opportunities for others to lead.

Recipients:

Joy Areola ’25 

Zsa Zsa DuBose ’25

Zoe Flores ’25

Legend Grigsby ’25

Trinity Hatchett ’24

Hamzah Khuram ’25

Lydia Mollhagen ’25

Andrew Phillips ’25

Emma Power ’25

Melissa Rosario Alonso ’25

Griselda Sainz ’25

Gabriela J. Salgado ’25

Max Sebbar ’25

Allison Waters ’25

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.

Recipient:

Bryce Dye ’26