SEVEN WHO SHINED

Seniors are the first to recieve Dana's new awards

Senior Recognition Dinner, Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Seven members of the Class of 2003 were the very first honorees of Dana’s new senior awards for outstanding service and commitment to the college. The new awards replaced the Campus Service Awards.

Toni Ahrendt, a social work student, won the Dana College Community Enrichment Award. This award recognizes an outstanding member of the senior class who has served as an advocate for celebrating inclusiveness and respect for all at Dana College. The recipient of this award must have performed well academically and been active in the college community through leadership, service and citizenship. Ahrendt’s presence as an active member of the student body has benefited the entire college community and assisted Dana in its commitment to be an increasingly diverse living and learning environment.

Rachel Ahrens, an elementary education and Spanish student, Maureen Gubbels, a biology student, and Carle Mock, a history and business administration student, were awarded the Dana College Award for Excellence in Service. This award recognizes individual accomplishments in the area of service to others. Dana seeks to help students “actively participate in and help society.” The Dana College Award for Excellence in Service is presented to students who best exemplify this goal through a commitment and dedication to serve, assist and care for others.

Stephanie Collins, a physical education and biology student, was given the “Spirit of Dana” Award, which recognizes a member of the senior class who best exemplifies the ideals of Dana College in the area of character. The winner must be a highly respected individual on campus who regularly acts with integrity and exhibits values consistent with Dana’s commitment to fostering a community where the dignity of every person is respected. Her character is recognized in the classroom, extra-curricular activities and interactions with the Dana community.

Cheston Field, a business administration student, won the Dana College Award for Excellence in Leadership. This award recognizes individual accomplishments in the area of leadership. The recipient must be a student who is highly respected by his peers and the faculty, staff and administration of Dana College. The award is presented to a student who has made positive leadership contributions in areas such as academics, activities, community service, athletics or the performing arts.

Justin Wiese, an integrated studies and religion student, was awarded the Dana College Award for Service in Religious Life, which was established to recognize a member of the graduating class who has excelled at serving the college in the area of religious life. The recipient of this award must be recognized as a person of strong Christian faith and been an active participant in the programs and activities aimed to foster spiritual growth on the Dana College campus. The award is presented to a student who best exemplifies service through a commitment to his faith.