Delaware County students excel in and out of lecture halls, Widener honors high school leaders
High Point University
HIGH POINT, N.C. » Area students named to the dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester include:
GLEN MILLS: Shane Iannuzzi
HAVERFORD: Olivia Nostrant
MARCUS HOOK: Mia Innamorato
MEDIA: Celia Adams, Natalie Geriot
SPRINGFIELD: Michaela Whitaker
SWARTHMORE: Patrick Fallon
THORNTON: Ashlyn Kearney
WALLINGFORD: Willem Hotham
University of San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. » Shanel Hill of Darby, a biochemistry major, recently participated in the USD Career Development Center’s signature Torero Trek program. Torero Treks are opportunities for USD undergraduate students to engage in career exploration by visiting leading companies across the nation.
The Biotech Torero Trek program on March 9 gave Shanel and other students the opportunity to network with employers and a few Torero alumni at Tandem Diabetes Care, Sanford Burnham Prebys, and the Salk Institute.
“Our Torero Trek program provides current undergraduate students with exceptional opportunities to connect with industry professionals,” said Robin Darmon, director of USD’s Career Development Center. “We also ensure participants meet Torero alumni within the organization who are able to share their experiences with the students. Our alumni serve as invaluable resources for current students looking to start their careers.”
“Torero Trek gave me the opportunity to meet with employers, explore organizations ‘behind-the-scenes’, and ask questions about possible career options,” Hill said.
University of Scranton
SCRANTON, PA. » Local residents were among 55 University of Scranton students who participated in six domestic service trips, organized by Campus Ministries’ Center for Service and Social Justice, over spring break. Students helped the following service organizations: Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, California; Maggie’s Place in Phoenix, Arizona; Hurricane Harvey Relief in Houston, Texas; St. Michael’s School in St. Michael, Arizona; Christian Appalachian Projects in Kentucky; and the St. Bernard Project in New Jersey.
The following students participated:
• Elizabeth Kugler of Springfield, a sophomore finance major in the University’s Kania School of Management, volunteered at Maggie’s Place in Phoenix, Arizona.
• Daniel McNulty of Havertown, a junior marketing major in the University’s Kania School of Management, volunteered at Christian Appalachian Projects in Kentucky.
• Alexandra Turner of West Chester, a senior accounting major in the University’s Kania School of Management, volunteered at Christian Appalachian Projects in Kentucky.
Widener University
CHESTER » Widener University, in partnership with WCAU-TV NBC10, recognizes the winners of the 2018 Widener University High School Leadership Awards.
In its seventh year, the program is recognizing 175 students from high schools throughout the region for their abilities to stand up for what is right, address a wrong and make a difference in their communities or schools.
Recipients and immediate surrounding area include:
• Trinity Middleton of Radnor. Middleton attends Archbishop John Carroll High School and has made a difference by impacting her school and community through her awareness and concern for others. She offers encouragement and champions the causes of those around her.
• Ryan Hodlofski of Glen Mills. Hodlofski attends Archmere Academy and has made a difference by showing compassion for others by looking out for his peers and making sure everyone feels included at school.
• Isabella Purcell of West Chester. Purcell attends Bayard Rustin High School and has made a difference by founding an American Latino Program to build
a more inclusive school community. She also single-handedly organized a drive for victims of the hurricanes in Puerto Rico.
• Jennifer Eburuoh of Newtown Square. Eburuoh attends Cardinal O’Hara and has made a difference by serving as president of the World Affairs Club, and organizing school and community events to provide meals for local families who are less fortunate.
• Inicia Ferguson of Brookhaven. Ferguson attends Chester High School and has made a difference by being a compassionate, empathetic listener that is able to keep objectivity at the core of her decision.
• Darren Zheng of Aston. Zheng attends Chichester High School and has made a difference by dedicating his time to the Chichester Public Library, helping to prepare and run book sales, while working with the Board to get the library into a newer and larger facility.
• Abby Simon of Berwyn. Simon attends Conestoga High School and has made a difference by showing her resiliency every day and being committed to service. She is the president of Stogabundance, a school club aimed at fighting hunger in the community.
• Christian Rudawsky of Garnet Valley. Rudawsky attends Garnet Valley High School and has made a difference by being the voice of reason among his peers and serving as a positive role model in his school and community.
• Raphael Lopez of Havertown. Lopez attends Haverford High School and has made a difference by being an active member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. He is also treasurer of the student senate and works actively to promote student senate-sponsored activities.
• Dashanae Flippen of Prospect Park. Flippen attends Interboro High School and has made a difference by dedicating her time to improve her school and community through co-curricular involvement.
• Alyssa Angelaccio of Broomall. Angelaccio attends Marple Newtown High School and has made a difference by being involved with the Media Food Bank and Clothes Closet, where she organizes the clothing donations and greets people at the front desk to make sure everyone feels welcome.
• Chelsea Rafferty of Havertown. Rafferty attends Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School and has made a difference by being an active member of her school’s Care Cures club, miniTHON and CHOP’s walk to fight pediatric cancer.
• Charlene Canning of Yeadon. Canning attends Penn Wood High School and has made a difference by using her intellectual and humble abilities to help her classmates succeed.
• Madison Dickert of Media. Dickert attends Penncrest High School and has made a difference by emerging as a student leader at her school by demonstrating positive leadership skills and treating others with compassion and respect.
• Nathan Warwick of Ridley Park. Warwick attends Ridley High School and has made a difference by participating in his school’s Peer Mentoring program where he assists young students with a variety of educational needs.
• Afi Koffi of Philadelphia. Koffi attends Science Leadership Academy and has made a difference by being a leader of the Black Student Union and SLAM Poetry club as well as being an exceptional student who is highly respected by both adults and peers.
• Sarah Dahleh of Morton. Dahleh attends Springfield High School and has made a difference by impacting her school and community through her fundraising efforts, leadership positions and stellar academic performance.
• Dahlia Mason of Media. Mason attends Strath Haven High School and has made a difference by serving as the president of the NAACP’s local youth council and establishing herself as a perennial honor roll student who demonstrates great enthusiam for learning.
• Kyra Green of Aston. Green attends Sun Valley High School and has made a difference by volunteering as a coach for special needs children in her community.
• Kayla Mayfield of Lansdowne. Mayfield attends Upper Darby High School and has made a difference by demonstrating leadership skills preparing students for their homecoming dance competition.
• Kevin Errasquin of Wayne. Errasquin attends Valley Forge Military Academy and has made a difference by demonstrating academic excellence, personal motivation, character development and leadership with his presence.
Winners were invited to a celebratory breakfast at the National Constitution Center on March 13 as well as a leadership conference at Widener University in fall 2018. Winners will receive a scholarship of $20,000 over four years, should they enroll at Widener University for undergraduate studies.