Seniors Earn Recognition SGA, Res Life, APB, Honors Program and Service/Civic Engagement
Wilmington College presented a host of Student Life awards to graduating seniors at the Student Honors Convocation held Wednesday (May 6) via YouTube.
PICTURED: Emma Marks is pictured interacting with school children last summer in Japan.
These honors, which normally are bestowed at the Senior Lunch program, went virtual as a result of the COVID-19 crisis that led to the suspension of on-campus operations this spring.
Kameron S. Rinehart garnered recognition for his leadership role as president of the Student Government Association (SGA) during 2019-20. He also earned the SGA Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his creativity and work in making student government a more effective and representative body.
Alaunna M. Nelson received the Karen Couch Residence Life Award whose namesake served the College from 1983 through 2009 and was instrumental to the success and expansion of WC's housing and Residence Life programs. The award recipient far exceeded the normal expectations for the position.
Kelsey M. Truex captured the Activities Programming Board (APB) Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her work in the development and maintenance of quality, diverse and regular student programs and activities. She was cited for going above and beyond an APB officer's normal duties and providing outstanding leadership and enthusiasm to the organization.
Emma Marks received a pair of awards, including the Excellence in Community Engagement Award. This is annually presented to the student who demonstrates extraordinary dedication to community service. Also, she earned the Excellence in the Wilmington College Honors Program citation. The Honors Program is designed to enrich the academic excellence of qualified students through special sections of core courses, interdisciplinary seminars, a senior project and other enrichment activities.