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OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADER AWARD RECIPIENTS - 2008
 John Carroll University is filled with many students who have devoted themselves to serving the university through involvement and embodying the characteristics and qualities of a leader. The Outstanding Student Leader Award is designed to recognize graduating seniors who, through their dedicated leadership and involvement, have made significant contributions to changing the campus culture in a positive way during their time here at JCU. These leaders have consistently and unselfishly given of themselves in efforts to enhance the spirit and community of John Carroll and improve our university as an institution altogether.
Congratulations to the eight seniors recognized at the Senior Celebration on May 15 for receiving the inaugural Outstanding Student Leader Awards!
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Marisa Benich
Throughout her four years here, Marisa has been a quiet leader, yet someone who has embodied what it means to live out our university's mission in everyday life. She has held leadership positions in various capacities across campus. Marisa has been highly involved in Psi Chi (the psychology honor society) as its treasurer, LSO representative, and president, and has been a tutor for other psychology students. She participated in last May's immersion experience to Jamaica, has been a resident assistant and senior resident assistant, and has clearly dedicated herself to being a servant leader in many different realms of campus life. |
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Libby Bost
As one of the most involved and under-recognized students in the class over the past four years, Libby has been active in the Student Union Programming Board, Residence Hall Association, Circle K, Biology Club, and as a fall orientation advisor. She has been active in Campus Ministry with her involvement in the First Year Retreat, Manresa Retreat, and Christian Life Communities. She has participated in four immersion experiences and served on the Student Union Executive Board as the Vice President for Student Organizations in 2007. |
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Alison Cyperski
Active in a variety of activities during her four years at JCU, she has led Project HOPE, Through the Eyes of a Child, and Circle K, and been an active member of Psi Chi and Alpha Sigma Nu. When she involves herself in an activity or program, she does so enthusiastically in such a way that it is contagious and thus motivates others to join. Alison has been active in a Christian Life Community, the Manresa Retreat, attended the School of the Americas protest, was a liturgical minister, and participated on the eight-day silent retreat. |
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Abbey Fox
She exemplifies the highest ideals of student leadership in her passion for and commitment to the cause of social justice…she has been deeply committed as an advocate for peace and has consistently demonstrated leadership abilities in organizing campus events to promote her convictions. Abbey has been active in Amnesty International, JUSTICE, Every Two Minutes, and the Philosophy Club, and has held internships with the Poverty & Solidarity program as well as the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. She has also been active on campus in raising awareness of issues of violence against women and was the co-organizer of the JCU Feminist Collective. |
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Rodney Gallaway
He is incredibly hard-working, dedicated to whatever he commits himself to, and driven by principles and integrity. Rodney has been involved as a resident assistant for the past three years, served as a team leader for the Manresa Retreat, acted as an Orientation Leader, and has been involved in Alpha Sigma Nu, Pi Mu Epsilon, and the Student Education Association. He has volunteered for the Labre Project and was a student representative on the JCU Alcohol Coalition. Rodney has also been active member of the Crew Team for the past four years, serving as President during his senior year. |
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Amanda Maggiotto
She has contributed to the university community in a variety of ways. Amanda served as class president during 2005, was a member of the spring concert committee for three years, and was the sole student representative on the university-wide Women’s Advisory Committee. She took on a major leadership role in our first annual Relay For Life, served as the founding President of Every Two Minutes, and was appointed to serve as the student representative to the University Core Curriculum Committee. She is a tremendous supporter of John Carroll University and a positive force who constantly advocates for change to create a better student experience on our campus. |
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John Simmons
He has been a shining example of leadership in the University. John served as a tour guide, the coordinator of the Student Union Mentorship Program, and student representative to both the University Retention Committee and Committee on University Enrollment. In addition to these activities, he has been very active in Greek Life as a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity for four years, also serving as Vice President and President of the Interfraternity Council. John has volunteered as a tutor at Wiley Middle School and participated in a service trip to West Virginia with members of his hometown parish. |
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Beth Wall
Circle K, Habitat for Humanity, Homecoming Committee, and JCU Admissions Tour Guide are just a few of the activities that Beth has been involved in during the past four years. Her other activities include serving as a resident assistant for her senior year, a member of the Orientation Staff for three years, and President of the Gospel Choir. Not only is she involved across the board, but she is an outstanding person in general. There are not many people who don't sing her praises or at least call her a friend on this campus. Her service activities include immersion experiences to New Orleans and Cleveland, Project HOPE, Through the Eyes of a Child, and helping to feed the homeless through her involvement with the Labre Project. |
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