CSM Awards Student Leaders at Banquet
La Plata Student Government Association representative Maria Estevez, left, was named Student Employee of the Year by SGA President Heather Murphy for work in the La Plata campus Student Life Office. The theme for the student leaders event was 1920s Hollywood.
Student leaders at the College of Southern Maryland who go beyond the classroom by becoming involved in the college community were recognized for their impact at the annual Student Government Association banquet May 12 at Middleton Hall in Waldorf.
SGA President Heather Murphy was presented the President’s Cup for her selfless leadership and how she has been a benefit to the Prince Frederick Student Government Association.
“Heather can attribute her strong student leadership skills to her high level of confidence,” CSM Prince Frederick campus Student Services Executive Director Lydia Williams said. “She is very self-assured and resilient. She never seeks credit or accolades. This confidence shows in how she treats others. Whether they are a college official, a student, or a vendor with whom she is negotiating, Heather is always ethical, honest, and reliable.”
Venice Miller of Hollywood was presented the Vice President’s Cup. Miller is a general studies major and graduated in May.
“When Venice walks across the stage to receive her communication degree, the staff and students on the Leonardtown campus will be filled with great joy, respect and affection for someone who is so talented and special, said Leonardtown campus Student Life Coordinator Jennifer VanCory at the May 12 event. “CSM couldn’t have a better ambassador to enter the community. She truly embodies what it means to ‘Go Beyond.’”
Maria Estevez was presented the Student Employee of the Year Award. The White Plains resident is the La Plata student association representative.
“This student assistant has worked for the Student Life Office for a little over a year. In that time, she has assisted myself and my temp in revamping the organization of the office as well as the separate responsibilities of each individual student assistant. She has taken those who struggle with organization under her wing and encouraged them to attend some of the trainings offered by CSM as well as to help them to grow their personal organization style,” said Anya Patterson, La Plata campus Student Life coordinator.
The Educators Rising Club was named the Club of the Year. During the holidays, the club worked in the community to collect items that were given to children in the Head Start program in Charles County, embodying CSM’s spirit of service beyond the campus and into the surrounding community.
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