Special recognition for students
Myra Saturen,
Northampton Community College (NCC) students were honored in May for their contributions to College life on the Monroe and Bethlehem campuses. The ceremony was virtual because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Matthew Connell, dean of the Monroe Campus, introduced the announcements of the award recipients. “This is a time to reflect on what you’ve learned as leaders and members of College clubs,” he said. “You’ve developed a toolkit of experiences and knowledge that will carry you forwards as you proceed from NCC.”
Connell’s theme of reflection included the environment students, staff and faculty created over the academic year to get students engaged and involved in leadership and opportunities on campus. “We appreciate all you’ve done and thank you,” he said. “You’ve developed yourselves and made both the Monroe and Bethlehem campuses and the College better places for students, faculty and staff. You inspire us. Know that you continue to affect us.”
Students surprised Connell, who is retiring, with a special video tribute, recounting all the ways he's helped them on their journey.
Awards included:
Special Recognition: 2020 American Advertising Federation Competition – The ADDY Awards
Miranda Calabrese, Lorenzo Casas, Lila Shokr, and Phil Jones each received Gold Awards.
Lila Shokr and Sydney DeLeon received a combined Five Silver Awards
Jason Zulli – Assistant Professor of Art won Best in Show for his #Mystery Lights Project
Peer Supporters – Monroe Campus
Bianca Lorusso
Victoria Barrios
Brian Nielsen
Kim Gallo
Erin Cusumano
Victoria Kunkel
Zoie Garrison
Theodore Fredericksen
Courtney Lutes
Fiona Nicks
Talia Bassett
Shanice Ferron
Monroe Intramural Champions
Flag Football
Esteban Smith
Gabriel Castillo
Tahir Thompson
Jakub Murawski
Michal Murawski
Matthew Mussenden
Soccer
Jakub Murawski
Michal Murawski
Michael Wlodarczyk
Jack Arnold
Basketball
Esteban Smith
Marven Thomas
Zion Murunga
Nicholas Ng
Phi Theta Kappa Awards
Phi Theta Kappa All-Academic Team
Kim Gallo – Monroe Campus
Melissa Benzinger-McGlynn – Monroe Campus
Jason Allesch – Monroe Campus
Danielle Hanson – Bethlehem Campus
Laura Rex – Bethlehem Campus
Phi Theta Kappa Beta Beta Chi Chapter Awards – Monroe Campus
5 Star Chapter
REACH Chapter
MSR Gold Chapter
Hall of Honor Chapter Officer – Shadae Chambers
College Project – 23rd in region
Honors in Action – 14th in region
Theme 1 – 5th place
13th Distinguished Chapter
5 Star Advisors – Fran Boshell and Belinda Bartholomew
Evan Meister is now PA President for the Region
Phi Theta Kapa Tau Gamma Chapter Awards – Bethlehem Campus
Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Award – Danielle Hanson 2nd place
Most Distinguished Chapter Officer Award – Laura Rex 3rd place
Super Hero of the Year – Laura Rex
Most Distinguished College Administrator – Dr. Sedgwick Harris, VP of Student Affairs
5 Star Advisors – Tyler Russell and Megan Borascius
5 Star Chapter Award
Middle States Gold Chapter
Completion Week Award – Completion Week Programming
Distinguished College Project Award 9th place
Honors in Action Theme Award – Visions of Justice 1st place
Distinguished Honors in Action Project Award 4th place
Distinguished Chapter Award 7th place
Environmental Excellence – Bethlehem Campus
Michael Nieves
Community Education Award – Monroe Campus
Angelene Baker
Student Enrollment Award – Monroe Campus
Chris Hickey
Student Life and Leadership Presidential Award – Monroe Campus
Evan Meister
Prism Award
Charlotte Wetherhold – Bethlehem Campus
Aron Furman – Bethlehem Campus
Joeann Gerrard – Monroe Campus
Laconic Spring Release Best of Student Submission Literature and Art Awards – Bethlehem Campus
Chrome Roman
Silent Impact Award – Monroe Campus
Kaitlyn Burkit
Irvine Freshman Leadership Award
Elijah Vazquez
Quetcy Dueno Leadership Award – Monroe Campus
Kim Gallo
Clubs of the Year
Photography Club – Monroe
Women’s Club – Bethlehem
Club Advisors of the Year
Fran Boshell, Belinda Bartholomew, and Sonia Massie (PTK) – Monroe
Robert Hays (The Commuter) – Bethlehem
Club Officers of the Year
Alyssa Hoopman (NSO) – Monroe
Dominique Ann Carter (NSO) – Bethlehem
Trustees Leadership Award
Ariana Smith – Bethlehem Campus