April 12, 2019
Student Leadership Awards Ceremony recognized outstanding contributions to the University and the community
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., April 12, 2019—Centenary University recognized more than 100 students at the annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony yesterday. Held in the David and Carol Lackland Center, the annual event celebrates outstanding contributions to the University and surrounding community by students and campus organizations including First Year Leaders, Resident Assistants, the Student Government Association, the Educational Opportunity Program, Chi Sigma Alpha, and Changebuilders.
In addition to presenting the student awards, Centenary honored Lauren Bergey, Ph.D., as this year’s Faculty Advisor of the Year. Dr. Bergey is an associate professor of biology and serves as director of the University’s Honors Program. A graduate of Millersville University, she earned a master’s degree from East Carolina University and a doctorate from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Bergey was the recipient of the Centenary University Distinguished Teaching Award in 2010.
“These honorees embody Centenary’s goal to educate student leaders who strive to make a positive impact, on campus and in the local community,” said Kerry Mullins, vice president for student life and dean of students. “We are extremely proud to celebrate their accomplishments at this annual event.”
Twenty-five students received top awards at the event:
New Jersey
Burlington County
Bordentown—Hope Leonard, Centenary Hero
Palmyra—David Vanartsdalen, Intern of the Year
Camden County
Haddonfield—Maureen Agnew, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Meeker Award
Essex County
Irvington—Jefferson Jean-Paul, Lotte Honors; Clerson Xavier, Everett Johnson Award
Newark—Anna Stroud, Eugene A. Noble Award and Greek Leadership Award; Grace Tyler, Intern of the Year; Halifa Bradford, Excellence with the Hack Yearbook Award
Middlesex County
Colonia—Julianna Wright, Centenary Spirit
Morris County
Landing—Victoria Cattano, Douglas Wolfe Turrell Community Service Award; Zachary Martino, Spilled Ink Award
Ocean County
Brick—Alec Donovan, Douglas Wolfe Turrell Community Service Award
Somerset County
Somerset—Marco Cordova, Commuter of the Year
Sussex County
Newton—Benjamin Sibblies, Dr. Charles Frederickson Award; Candice Daly, Accolade Winner
Union County
Hillside—Najee Evans, Seay Honors; Aarenee Greene, Judith Deacon Tartaglia Memorial Award and President of the Year Award
Westfield—Mariah Russo, Robert Trevorrow Award
Warren County
Great Meadows—Jacob Smith, Raymode Maurice Award
Hackettstown—Linda Gonia, Community Engagement Award
Oxford—Luciana Schwab, Excellence With the Hack Yearbook Award
Washington—Kaitlynn Zack, Beacon for the Region Award
Washington State
Freeland—Emma Kerr, Rising Leader Award
International Students
Japan—Keiji Ippoushi, International Student of the Year
Korea—Jeongin Yang, International Student of the Year
ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix provides an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. The University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township. The Centenary University School of Professional Studies offers degree programs at two locations, Parsippany and Edison, as well as online and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.