Elizabethtown College honored the outstanding efforts of its students by offering awards across various areas of campus at the 45th annual Student Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 19. The awards categories included distinctions from the Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being, Housing & Residence Life, the Center for Civic and Community Engagement (CCCE), the Chaplain’s Office, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging (DEB), Student Senate, the Office of Student Activities (OSA), as well as overall Distinguished Student Awards and the Points of Distinction Award – the highest Student Life honor a student can receive at Etown.

Distinguished Student Awards are given to two students from each class year who have shown the effective integration of the four signature learning attributes at Etown; relationship-centered learning, international and cross-cultural perspectives, real-world learning, and purposeful life work. Out of these winners, the Points of Distinction Award is given to the student believed to have shown this integration to the highest degree. Students are nominated for these awards through faculty, staff, and/or students and then must submit an application that includes an essay focusing on a key learning experience from their time at Etown.

2022-23 Points of Distinction Award
The College has announced the winner of the 2022-23 Points of Distinction Award is Lauren Comly ’23, an Engineering major with a Biomedical concentration and minors in Interfaith Leadership Studies and Physics. In addition to her excellent academic standing, Comly has represented Etown’s Educate for Service motto to the highest degree, serving at countless campus events and beyond.

She recently was part of a trip to The Gambia, connecting with faculty of the University of The Gambia and other community leaders. Among many on-campus roles, Comly serves as the President of the Women in Engineering, Math, Physics, and Computer Science (WEMPCS) Club, and was instrumental in transitioning the club into an official Society of Women Engineers (SWA) Section. She is a Volunteer Coordinator for Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) and has held many leadership roles within the Engineering and Physics Department.

“I am grateful to have been chosen as a recipient of this award,” Comly said. “My Elizabethtown College interdisciplinary adventure has shaped who I am and where I am headed. I am thankful for the professors who motivated and mentored me, my fellow students for the long hours of homework and laughter, and the many smiling faces on campus. Their encouragement, friendship, and positive influences have made this honor possible.”

2022-23 Distinguished Student Awards

  • Hanna Tran ’26, Biology- Health Professions major, Medical Health Humanities minor
  • Antonia Raimondo ’26, Social Work major
  • Frida Sanchez-Rosalino ’25, Spanish Education major, Family Business Entrepreneurship minor
  • Ahsa Sadhukhan ’25, Biology- Health Professions major, Spanish minor
  • Samhar Almomani ’24, Public Health major, Sociology minor
  • Abigail Sholes ’24, History & Social Studies Education major
  • Jalen Belgrave ’23, Legal Studies major, Data Analytics, Communications & Economics minor
  • Jazlyn Walls ’23, Biology- Health Professions major, Psychology minor

The Blueprint Program Awards

Elizabethtown College is committed to providing students with a quality education that will help them develop leadership skills, better their well-being and connectedness, and enhance relationship building. The Etown Blue Print program provides students with a roadmap for this journey, acts as a bridge between campus and local communities, fosters life skills, and creates professional connections that extend outside the classroom.

For the inaugural Blueprint Program Awards, Etown students were recognized to acknowledge the personal and professional growth they have achieved. Awards were presented across multiple categories: Well-Being & Connectedness Award, Civility and Curiosity Award, Equity and Diversity Award, Leadership and Service Award. The following students were recognized: Samhar Almomani ’24 (Leadership and Service, Wellbeing and Connectedness, Civility and Curiosity, Equity and Diversity); Julia Bowersox ’24 (Leadership and Service); Alexis Girard ’25 (Leadership and Service); Keely Grim ’24 (Leadership and Service); Maddi Holmberg ’24 (Leadership and Service, Civility and Curiosity); Abigail Lindsay ’24 (Leadership and Service); Griffen MacLaren ’25 (Leadership and Service); Isabella Mendez ’24 (Leadership and Service); Sarah Moscoso ’24 (Leadership and Service, Equity and Diversity); Jessica Piergallini ’24 (Leadership and Service); Brooke Seislove ’24 (Leadership and Service); Ahsa Sadhukhan ’25 (Leadership and Service); Alexa Scheetz ’25 (Leadership and Service, Civility and Curiosity); Julia Yudichak ’25 (Leadership and Service).

The following seniors were honored with Blue Jay Blue Print Awards: Allison Amsbaugh ’23, Early Childhood Education major; Olivia Baker ’23, Health Sciences major; Jalen Belgrave ’23, Legal Studies major, Data Analytics, Communications and Economics minor; Alexander D’Amico ’23, Engineering- Mechanical major, Business Administration minor; Olivia Eason ’23, MS ’24, Health Sciences major; Marc Ramson ’23, Political Science major, Communications and Religious Studies minor; Piper Wright ’23, Biology-Allied Health major.

Student Senate Scholarships

Richard Crocker Award – Frankie Frank, Lecturer in Criminal Justice
This award is intended to reward an outstanding faculty member for his or her dedication to engaging students in and out of the classroom and his or her ability to foster close, meaningful relationships with his or her students.

Engaging Educator Award – Wendy Bellew, Lecturer in Education
This award is intended to reward an outstanding faculty or staff member that has made a lasting impact on the Etown campus community and the students.

Baugher Avenue Scholarship – Rose Lasso ’26, Health Science major
This scholarship is intended to reward a member of the student body who has played an integral role both on and off-campus, but whose actions often go unrecognized. These students are regarded as the “quiet leaders” of the student body. This scholarship is intended to reward dedication to both the campus and the surrounding community.

Tom Bowersox Honorary Scholarship – Ariea O’Krepka ’25, Social Studies Education & History major
This scholarship is intended to reward a member of the student body who has significantly impacted the lives of other Etown students through their actions. The reward is intended for students with financial needs who are considered Pell Grant eligible. The scholarship is awarded in the amount of $500.

Student Employee Award – Madelyn Box ’23, Health Sciences major, Psychology minor
This scholarship is intended to reward a member of the student body who displays a strong commitment to work-study balance. The scholarship is awarded in the amount of $500.

Ginger Groff Memorial Scholarship – Josephine Hunter ’25, Health Sciences major, Psychology minor
Ginger Groff was the Director of Health Services for over 10 years. She was one of the pioneer nurses to be nationally certified as a College Health Nurse. Ginger was dedicated to her job, Elizabethtown College, and foremost, the students. She was a strong student advocate and was highly respected on campus. Many students, staff, and faculty regarded her as a friend. Ginger passed away in 1994 having succumbed to a second occurrence of breast cancer, and this scholarship was endowed in her honor.

Carole L. Issak Academic Service to Students Award – Samhar Almomani ’24, Public Health major, Sociology minor
Carole L. Isaak was a professor in the English department for over two decades, from 1988-2010. During her tenure, she recognized the importance of using one’s education to help others. Carole was a key advocator for the Center for Student Success and made a strong commitment to working with ALANA students. Whether it be helping students on campus, or promoting a better community for individuals outside of the College community, Carole succeeded in conveying the “Educate for Service” mantra.

Walter B. Shaw Scholarship – Michael Weir ’24, Music Therapy major
The Walter B. Shaw Symbol of Service Scholarship, in the amount of $500, is awarded to a student who shows exemplary commitment to community service through taking what he or she has learned on the Elizabethtown College campus and applying this knowledge to people and entities outside of the academic setting. The Walter B. Shaw award recipient rewards student service through volunteerism and leadership displayed in the non-academic community.

Marianne Calenda Award – Courtney Katch ’24, Biology- Health Professions major, Psychology minor
The Marianne Calenda Health and Wellness Award, in the amount of $500, is awarded to a student who embodies and promotes physical and mental wellbeing. The recipient of this award must show a strong commitment to comprehensive wellness, while also demonstrating the benefits of healthy life choices both internally and externally to the Elizabethtown College community.

Lisa L. Koogle Scholarship – Nicholas Zonarich ’25, Actuarial Science major, Data Analytics & Economics minor
The Lisa L. Koogle Outstanding Service to Students Award, in the amount of $500, is awarded to a student who shows exemplary leadership in affecting the lives of students, faculty, and staff within the Elizabethtown community. This award recipient shows the great influence and leadership abilities that are displayed in and out of the classroom setting. The award recipient should be a well-rounded individual who can be seen excelling in co-curricular activities.

2022-23 Office of Student Activities Awards
Etown’s Office of Student Activities (OSA) annually awards several students for their work in providing a robust student experience. OSA awards include the Omnia Award which identifies the most well-rounded student who is “good in all things.”

This year’s Omnia Award winner is Jocelynn Itterly ’23, a Psychology major.

  • OSA Programmers of the Year: Kaitlyn Ohl ’22, MS ’24, Occupational Therapy major; Alli Amsbaugh ’23, Early Childhood Education- Special Education major, Human Services minor
  • OSA Leader on the Horizon: Kate Hart ’24, International Business major; Rose Lasso ’26, Health Sciences major
  • OSA Leadership Award: Kaitlyn Ohl ’22, MS ’24, Occupational Therapy major
  • OSA Outstanding  Student Club/Organization: Best Buddies; E-Motion; Elizabethtown College Dance Team
  • OSA Advisor of the Year: Barry Fritz, Technical Operations Director

2022-23 Club Awards
The Clubs Committee of Student Senate honors Etown clubs and organizations for awards in the following three categories: Impactful Service, Exceptional Event, and Outstanding Engagement.

  • Impactful Service Award: Best Buddies
  • Exceptional Event Award: Women in Business Organization; Women in STEM
  • Outstanding Engagement Award: Etown Kindness Project

2022-23 Housing and Residence Life Awards
Housing and Residence Life Awards are given to honor the students who make an impact in their residential community and with their peers. These awards are reviewed by the Community Living staff and include the Community Living Legacy Award for the student who best demonstrates the service, vision, and dedication that has made a lasting impact in their residential community as well as a Returner of Year and the Rookie of the Year.

  • Housing and Residence Life Legacy Award: Olivia Baker ’24, Health Sciences major
  • Housing and Residence Life Returner of the Year: Sarah Moscoso ’24, Digital Media Production and Graphic Design major
  • Housing and Residence Life Rookie of the Year: Caroline Czerpak ’25, English Education and Sociology major

2022-23 Center for Community and Civic Engagement Awards
Etown’s Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) gives awards to a student and a student organization that demonstrates a commitment to benefiting the lives of others and a commitment to the College’s Motto of ‘Educate for Service.’ These awards are selected by the College’s CCCE staff.

  • CCCE Student Engagement Award: Ahsa Sadhukhan ’25, Biology- Health Professions major, Spanish minor; Jalen Belgrave ’23, Legal Studies major, Data Analytics, Communications and Economics minor
  • CCCE Group Engagement Award: Kindness Project; YDSA
  • Faculty/ Staff Service Award: Stacey Zimmerman, Director of New Student/ Family Orientation

2022-23 Distinguished Mentor Awards (Student Life)
The Division of Student Life recognizes the excellent work of mentors at Etown and the impact they have on students’ lives through the Distinguished Mentor Awards. Students are asked to nominate their mentor and this award is given to one faculty member, one staff member, and one student each year.

  • Distinguished Mentor – Student Award: Yudeliz Sanchez ’25, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major
  • Distinguished Mentor – Faculty Award: Liz Dalton, Assistant Professor of Psychology
  • Distinguished Mentor – Staff Award: Adam Smith, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management

2022-23 Religious Leadership and Service Awards
The Religious Leadership and Service Awards are given to students, faculty, and staff who show an outstanding commitment to their faith and to the service of others through it. These awards are reviewed and selected by Etown’s Chaplains Office staff.

  • Rufus P. Bucher II Memorial Award- Lauren Comly ’23, Engineering- Biomedical Concentration major, Interfaith Leadership Studies and Physics minor
  • Amos B. Curry Memorial Award- Marc Ramson ’23, Political Science major, Communications and Religious Studies minor

2022-23 DEB Excellence in Belonging Award
The Excellence in Equity Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment. Individuals who have made significant strides in increasing diversity, fostering a sense of belonging, and cultivating a welcoming environment that celebrates the worth of all community members are recognized with this award.

The commitment to inclusivity at Elizabethtown College is fostering a campus community that supports and respects the human dignity of all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, gender, gender identity and expression, age, or national origin. The Excellence in Equity Award recognizes and promotes initiatives aimed at making the College and society more just and equitable.

  • Excellence in Equity Award: Emely Guevara ’25, International Business- Finance major; Samhar Alomani ’24, Public Health major, Sociology minor

2022-23 Campus Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) Awards
The Campus Recreation and Wellbeing Awards honor students who go above and beyond in their work at Etown’s Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness, and Well-Being. The awards are broken out by department.

  • Overall RecWell Team Member of the Year: Ashley Mistichelli ’22, MS ’23, Masters in Finance
  • Group Fitness Instructor of the Year: Merzadee Buys ’25, Public Relations major
  • Intramural Staff Member of the Year: Jordan Figueroa ’24, Engineering- Electrical major
  • SWAG of the Year: Allison Nardi ’22, MS ’23, Occupational Therapy major
  • Fitness Center Attendant of the Year: Kaitlyn Ohl ’22, MS ’24, Occupational Therapy major