Student Life Dessert and Awards 2005 posted 4/21/05

R to L: Deidre Redmond, Amy Forsyth, and Heather Beasley

At the annual Adrian College Student Life Dessert and Awards on April 12, several students were honored. Here are the top three:

BEASLEY RECEIVES PRESIDENT'S LEADERSHIP AWARD

Heather Beasley, a graduate of Michigan Center High School, received the President's Leadership Award at the annual Adrian College Student Life Dessert and Awards Ceremony on April 12.

The President's Leadership Award is the most prestigious student affairs award; it is presented to a senior who excelled throughout his/her college career in providing outstanding leadership to the campus community. To receive this award, one must actively demonstrate commitment and service to the Adrian College community through outstanding leadership to one or more campus organizations, and serve as a model for future student leaders.

Heather is a senior majoring in biology and chemistry with a 3.87 grade point average. During her time at Adrian College she has served as a resident director for two years, as president of Alpha Phi fraternity, as an orientation leader, and has been involved with Dance Marathon and Mortar Board. She was also named the outstanding senior chemistry major at The Adrian College Honors Awards Ceremony on April 8.

Her nominator said she is an extremely hard-working woman who focuses her energies on what is really important and excels at whatever she attempts. Heather is genuine, determined and cares about others. She is a very balanced student even though she is very involved. She effectively balances her academic, social and work pursuits.

FORSYTH RECEIVES STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Amy Forsyth, a graduate of East Detroit High School, received the Student Development Achievement Award at the annual Adrian College Student Life Dessert and Awards Ceremony on April 12.

The Student Development Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has assisted in the growth and development of a significant number of students and to an individual who recognizes and promotes the task of education beyond the classroom. Recipients of this award must have extensive extracurricular interests and involvement.

Amy is a senior with a 3.58 cumulative grade point average who has been involved with Greek life including Alpha Phi and Panehellenic Counsil, where she served as Panehellenic president. She was a Welcome Week Leader for two years, involved with Golden Z and many community service efforts including Cambios, Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter and breast cancer awareness. Amy has been accepted into the graduate program at the University of Michigan for social work.

Nominators report that Amy is a positive, genuine, compassionate person who cares deeply about others. She is a delight to work with and is willing to help in any way needed. Amy helped many first year students make a successful transition to college through her work as a Welcome Week Leader. She is also highly motivated, articulate, and is an excellent role model for others. She has a calming personality. She is very concerned about the welfare of others and demonstrates that on a daily basis. She is a bright and talented young woman who will be missed.

REDMOND RECEIVES HUMAN DIGNITY AWARD

Deidre Redmond, a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School, received the Human Dignity Award at the annual Adrian College Student Life Dessert and Awards Ceremony on April 12.

The Human Dignity Award is presented to a senior who seeks to make Adrian College a more welcoming environment, promotes awareness of global and international issues, or provides leadership by educating the campus community on issues of race and/or gender.

Deidre is a senior who currently maintains a 3.89 grade point average, has been extremely involved on campus in various positions including as Orientation Leader, president of African-American Leaders Promoting Higher Achievement (ALPHA), Resident Assistant, resident director, and as a mentor for first-year students in the SOAR program.

Nominators reported that she has served as an outstanding leader, mentor, and community activist and is highly respected by students, faculty and staff alike. This hard-working, highly-motivated, and passionate young woman has influenced many people on this campus and has received many awards and honors, including the 2004 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Student Service Award for Adrian College.

Release by Reshia Jamison '07