Student Life Awards presented

Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding students Thursday, April 23, at the Student Life Awards Ceremony. Several awards were handed out to students that made a noticeable impact on student life at SMU. Awards included:

Brother Finbar McMullen Award (Presented to an SMU community member that demonstrates him/herself to be an individual who unselfishly meets the needs of the undergraduate students of Saint Mary's University) — Peggy Walters, Student Development administrative assistant.

Charlene “Char” Tjaden Outstanding Resident Assistant Award — Zhe Song

Club and Organization Advisor of the Year — Scott Sorvaag, SMU Education Department, for his work with the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Club.

Organization of the Year — Laura Holupchinski, Mary Gleich and Andrew Rath, on behalf of the Peace and Justice Club.

Intramural Most Valuable Player — Kevin Halpin

Volunteer of the Year Award — Derek Wherley

Outstanding Student Senator of the Year Award — Brandon Wanless

Winona Community Service Award — Anjy Buck

Brother James Miller Award (presented to a student who has dedicated his/her college experience to promoting the legacy of Brother James Miller, spreading the compassion of God and continually serving the community) — Ryan Langr

Student Service Award — Gary Borash.