Johns Hopkins University
2014 Leadership Awards Banquet
April 22, 2014
Hosted by: The Office of Student Life
Presided by
Destiny Bailey, Janice Bonsu, Nikhil Gupta
Dean of Student Life Achievement Award
Dr. Susan Boswell, Dean of Student Life
Belle and Herman Hammerman Award
Dorothy Sheppard, Associate Dean of Student Life
Christopher J. Pinto Award & David G. Sandberg Award
Tiffany Sanchez, Associate Dean of Campus Programming
Johns Hopkins Class of 1979 Scholarship
Monroe Zeffert, Class of 1979
The Christopher B. Elser Prize
Mr. George Elser
The Alexander Barton Cup
Dr. Susan Boswell, Dean of Student Life
Office of Student Activities
Robert Turning, Director of Student Activities
Campus Programming Awards
Janet Kirsch, Campus Programming Coordinator
Senior Class
Sean Glass
Student Government Awards
Alex Schupper
Induction of Student Government Executive Officers
Robert Turning, Director of Student Activities
Greek Life
Rachel Drennen, Coordinator Greek Life & Orientation
Department of Military Science
LTC Paul Carroll, Director & Professor of Military Science
Center for Social Concern
Kirsten Bishop, Assistant Director of Center for Social Concern
Rollin Johnson, Director of Civic Engagement
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Dr. Irene Ferguson, Director of Multicultural Affairs
Closing Remarks
Destiny Bailey, Janice Bonsu, Nikhil Gupta
Department of Student Life
Dean of Student Life Achievement Award
The Dean of Student Life Achievement Award was established in 2003 and recognizes up to ten
Johns Hopkins University Seniors who have made significant contributions to the Homewood
community during their tenure as a student. The award recipients will have taken great strides
to make a difference through perseverance and effort.
John Arena
Zoe Cohen
Sean Glass
Dylan Gorman
Jonathan Hunt
Frank Molina
Yunpeng Gao
The Belle and Herman Hammerman Award
The Belle and Herman Hammerman Award, established by Belle G. Hammerman in honor of
her son, Judge Robert I.H. Hammerman, Class of 1950, is awarded annually to the graduating
Senior entering law school that combines academic excellence with outstanding qualities of
leadership.
Mikaela Dealissia
The Christopher J. Pinto Memorial Award
The Christopher J. Pinto Award was established by the alumni of the Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity,
members of the Class of 1984, and friends of the Pinto family. It is presented to a Senior
reflecting the academic and leadership abilities and strong moral character of Chris Pinto, a
member of the Class of 1984.
Shaun McGovern
Anna Wherry
David G. Sandberg Award for Campus Leadership
The David G. Sandberg Award for Campus Leadership was established in 1991 in honor of
David G. Sandberg, a member of the Class of 1972. It is presented annually to an outstanding
Junior who has demonstrated dedication to a variety of co-curricular organizations and
activities.
Frederika Lamar
Dillion Ward
The Class of 1979 Memorial Scholarship
Dedicated to the memory of their classmates David Budzil, Ana del Castillo, and Daniel Yin, a
scholarship is awarded each year to incoming seniors who best exemplify the high moral
character, dedication, and commitment of these individuals.
The Class of 1979 Scholarship is awarded each year to a member of the Junior class who is
highly qualified in one or more of the following criteria:
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Academic achievements
Athletic accomplishments
Participation in Greek life
Participation in ROTC
Participation in other student life programs and activities
George Bugarinovic
The Christopher B. Elser Prize
The Christopher B. Elser Prizes were established by family and friends of the Elser family as a
memorial to the life of Christopher B. Elser, a member of the JHU Class of 2005. It is presented
to a Junior or Senior reflecting the following attributes:
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Demonstration of active participation and commitment to community service
A record of active participation and leadership in campus life and campus activities.
A demonstrated passion for athletics
Academic achievement
Destiny Bailey
Taylor D’Amore
Alexander K. Barton Cup
The Alexander K. Barton Cup is awarded each year to that member of the Senior class of any
undergraduate department of the University who has faithfully served the interests and ideals
of the University and who, by his/her character and influence throughout their collegiate
course, has best exemplified the qualities that earned and held for Alexander K. Barton, of the
Class of 1914 of The Johns Hopkins University, the respect and affection of his fellows, both
during his course and his life outside.
Raychel Santo
Office of Student Activities Awards
Outstanding Student Organization President Award
Presented to a student organization president or equivalent who has led his or her organization
effectively and efficiently, thus raising the bar for student organizations.
Christine McEvoy, College Republicans
Outstanding Student Organization Program Award
Presented to the Homewood student organization whose creative and unique program or event
set the standard for quality programming at Johns Hopkins University.
Snow Day, Hopkins Organization for Programming
Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award
Presented to a faculty/staff member who has made significant contributions to benefiting the
membership of his or her organization.
Kimberly Frankenfield
Outstanding Student Organization Award
Presented to the Homewood student organization which has made outstanding contributions to
the campus community that are considered to be above the expectation of a student
organization.
JHU Politik
Christopher F. Dugan Award for Excellence in Debate
Presented to the outstanding graduating Senior Class member(s) of the Woodrow Wilson
Debate Council in the hope that it will help advance the career of the recipient(s). This award
was established by Dr. Stephen Yeagle (Class of 1970) as a memorial to the life of his friend
Christopher F. Dugan, Class of 1970.
Samuel Chirtel
Campus Programming Awards
The Blue Jay Pride Award
The Blue Jay Pride Award recognizes a graduating senior who has made significant
contributions, specifically in terms of campus programming, to enhance the lives of those
within and beyond the Hopkins Community.
The Unsung Hero Award
The Unsung Hero Award recognizes a graduating senior who does not hold an executive
leadership position; for the work they do behind-the-scenes. Through their work, they have
made a positive impact on the lives within the Hopkins Community.
Edward Lefkof
Senior Class Awards
The Gold Cup
Awarded to a faculty member who has done exceptional work to enhance the academic
experience of graduating seniors.
Leslie Kendrick
Sr. Lecturer, Whiting School of Engineering
The Gilman Cup
Awarded to a staff member who has shown considerable interest in and has contributed heavily
to student life outside of the classroom.
William Connor, Director of Dining Programs
The Homewood Cup
Awarded to a Homewood staff member who goes above and beyond their day-to-day
responsibilities to assist students.
Rachel Riddell
Administrative Secretary, Office of Student Life
The Homewood Award
Awarded to a student-run organization that has had the most positive impact on campus
during the year.
PILOT
Old Gold and Sable Award – The recipient of this award can be either a faculty or staff
member. This award is meant to recognize individuals who have had a profound impact on
students’ lives and are either retiring or leaving the university.
Julia Galan
Associate Director of International Studies
Student Government Awards
Student Excellence Award for Leadership and Service Staff Award
Awarded annually by the SGA’s Student Excellence Award for Leadership and Service
Committee to a deserving member of the Homewood staff, faculty or administration who has
demonstrated a commitment to helping students in a meaningful way.
Laura Foster
Academic Services Administrator, Academic Advising
The George E. Owen Teaching Award
Awarded annually by the Student Government for outstanding teaching and devotion to
undergraduates. This award was established by the 1982 Student Council to honor George E.
Owen, who was dean of the Homewood Faculties.
Stewart Hendry
Professor, Neuroscience
The Dunn Family Award
Presented periodically to recognize a faculty or staff member of the Johns Hopkins University
community who, beyond the classroom, has made an extraordinarily positive impact upon the
lives of one or more undergraduate students during their enrollment or residence at
Homewood. The award is made in honor of three generations of Dunns attending Johns
Hopkins: Wendell E. Dunn, 1921; Wendell E. Dunn, Jr. B.E. 1943, Ph. D. 1950; Thomas B.
Dunn, B.S. 1946 (Distinguished alumnus of the Peabody Conservatory); Wendell E. Dunn III,
B.A. 1966.
Noah Cowan
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Emerging Leaders
Awarded by the Student Government to undergraduates who have made new and significant
contributions to student activities or show significant improvement and development in their
dedication to student activities.
Kyra Toomre
Tatiana Rypinski
Induction of Student Government Executive Officers
President, Janice Bonsu
Vice President, Kyra Toomre
Treasurer, William Szymanski
Secretary,
Greek Life Awards
Senior Leadership and Campus Involvement Award, Fraternity
Award sponsored by the Inter-Fraternity Council in recognition of outstanding leadership in the
Greek community.
Jonathan Hunt, Beta Theta Pi
Senior Leadership and Campus Involvement Award, Sorority
Award sponsored by the Panhellenic Association in recognition of outstanding leadership in the
Greek community.
Jessica Noviello, Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
Senior Academic Excellence Award
This award recognizes the senior fraternity and sorority member who has demonstrated
academic excellence.
John Arena, Alpha Delta Phi
Greek Woman of the Year
Award sponsored by the Panhellenic Association in Recognition of Exemplary Service to Greek
Life and the University community.
Debra Schwitzer, Phi Mu
Greek Man of the Year
This award recognizes the most outstanding individual male member of the Greek community.
Andrew Griswold, Sigma Phi Epsilon
Outstanding Greek Sophomore Award
This award recognizes the sophomore fraternity and sorority member who excels in any of (but
not limited to) the following areas: academics, athletics, campus activities, leadership,
community service, and/or philanthropy.
Jason Plush, Beta Theta Pi
Outstanding Greek Junior Award
This award recognizes the junior fraternity and sorority member who excels in any of (but not
limited to) the following areas: academics, athletics, campus activities, leadership, community
service, and/or philanthropy.
Emily Glickman, Pi Beta Phi
Paul Markakis, Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity,
Inc.
Chapter Award
Excellence in Community Service & Philanthropy
This award recognizes the men's and women's chapter that demonstrates the greatest
commitment to the ideal of service to others often expressed in fraternity and sorority ritual.
Alpha Phi
Beta Theta Pi
Department of Military Science Awards
CPT Jonathan D. Grassbaugh Leadership Award
Dedicated to the memory of U.S. Army Captain Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, a 2003 graduate of
The Johns Hopkins University. A scholarship is awarded each year by the Department of
Military Science to a junior or senior who best exemplifies Jon’s record of academic excellence,
athletic prowess, and clear demonstration of selfless service and sacrifice.
Lydia Liang
President’s Trophy and Saber
Awarded to the Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet who has made the most
outstanding and significant contribution to the ROTC battalion and reflects those leadership
characteristics required of an officer in the United States Army.
Andrew Frazier
Distinguished Military Graduate
Awarded for placing in the top twenty percent of the national order of merit within the United
States Army Cadet Command based on academic, athletic, and leadership excellence.
Alexandra Tanzola
The Military Order of the Purple Heart – National Leadership Award
National Leadership Award is presented to a cadet that demonstrates extraordinary selfless
service, enduring devotion and a high sense of duty to the unit, the U.S. Army and the Nation.
Katerina Bierwirth
Center for Social Concern Awards
Urban Education
Awarded to one CSC group and one individual for extraordinary service with urban schools or
youth-serving agencies. Volunteer activities can include academic tutoring/mentoring and/or
enrichment programs (art, physical education, etc.).
Linda Poon
Charm City Science League
Urban Health
Awarded to one CSC group and one individual for extraordinary service in urban health.
Service can take place in clinical and non-clinical settings.
Chumin Gao
SALUD
Unsung Hero Award
For individuals whose quiet dedication and determination has succeeded beyond expectation.
Marie Hepfer
Baltimore Award
For outstanding contributions to Baltimore and its citizens. These individuals or groups have
made a deep investment in programs/projects that will have a long-lasting impact on the
residents of Baltimore city.
Samantha Ritwo
Katherine Robinson
Jail Tutorial
Community Engaged Student Scholar Award (Graduate Students Only)
Criteria: Awarded to a Homewood affiliated graduate student whose dedication to community
engagement, through either teaching, community-based program development, and/or
research has enriched the undergraduate student experience and established meaningful
community partnerships.
Scott Gottbreht
Student Advocacy Board Award
Awarded by the Student Advocacy Board to a community service organization demonstrating
exceptional initiative and follow through in its first year of operation.
Real Food Hopkins
The Crenson-Hertz Award
Established in honor of emeritus faculty members Neil Hertz and Matthew Crenson, is awarded
annually to a Homewood affiliated faculty member whose dedication to community
engagement, through either teaching, academic program development, and/or research has
enriched student learning and established meaningful community partnerships.
Claude Guillemard
William Smedick
Second Decade Society
Florence “Meg” Long Walsh Second Decade Society Leadership Award
Originally established by the Second Decade Society (SDS) in 1995, this leadership award was
renamed in 1998 in memory of Florence “Meg” Long Walsh, an SDS member known for her
independent thinking and leadership. Given to a graduating senior who has displayed
outstanding leadership raising the public profile of the University, the award affords one year
of post-graduate study abroad to further test and develop his/her knowledge and leadership
skills in a broader international context.
Charlotte James
Office of Multicultural Affairs Awards
Exemplary Leadership Award
This award recognizes a student who demonstrates commitment to the JHU community and
contributes positively to the personal enrichment and leadership of others.
Brandie Morris
The Chester Wickwire Diversity Award
This award distinguishes the undergraduate student who promotes multicultural
understanding and harmony on the Homewood Campus.
Amanda Garcia
OMA Director’s Award
“People working together can accomplish anything.” The Director recognizes students who
have given selflessly to support the vision of the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Thomasina Anane
Chris Hampton
Kimberly Hilson
Frank Molina
The “Greater Baltimore Community” Service Award
This award recognizes the multicultural student that demonstrates exemplary service in the
Johns Hopkins and broader Baltimore communities. The award recipient is one who creates
initiates and/or participates in these communities by leading, volunteering or contributing to
other service organizations.
Linda Poon
The “Owens-Hall-Bilgrave” Award
This award is named after (3) former African-American JHU administrators who were strong
advocates for the participation of students of color in campus leadership positions. This award
recognizes a student whose commitment for diversity has been demonstrated by the ongoing
and committed mentoring and/or support for students of color.
Thomasina Anane
~ Congratulations to the all of the 2014 award winners ~