By Suzy Alstrin
Reinhardt student leaders, student organizations, and advisors were honored at the Spring 2025 Student Affairs Awards and Recognition Ceremony, held on April 15th. The event recognized students’ outstanding efforts and remarkable contributions to a vibrant campus community, fostering scholarship, leadership, service, and a strong sense of belonging. Additionally, the Student Government Association (SGA) members transitioned its leadership to the incoming, newly elected board.
Highlights of the evening included Cassidy Howell (RU-2026), named Student Leader of the Year, an honor reflecting her dedication and inspirational, motivational, and forward-thinking leadership. Her involvement includes serving as an orientation leader, a housing assistant with Residence Life, and as a proactive contributor to Campus Ministries. Whenever she is asked, she steps up to serve.
The Business Club, which displayed a notable growth in student engagement, received the Outstanding Student Organization of the Year Award. As a new student organization, the Business Club proactively provided its members with professional guest speakers, a full-day visit to the Coca-Cola Company’s world headquarters, and practical tips for their resumes, interviews, and future careers, Russell Fletcher, professor of business, was honored with the Outstanding Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award in recognition of his commitment to the club’s success.
Campus Ministries, Residence Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Student Activities Council, Public Safety, and the Office of Prevention and Awareness (OPA) each recognized individuals and organizations for their exceptional efforts to promote engagement and cultivate a healthy, engaging campus experience. One such award was the Campus Prevention Project (CPP) Leadership Award bestowed upon Destiny Newson (RU-2027), crediting her successful initiatives to cultivate a culture of positive behavior in mental health and social well-being.
The ceremony concluded with a celebration of the outgoing SGA members and the official induction of the new executive board.
Reinhardt extends congratulations and gratitude to all the honorees:
Student Organization and Leadership Awards
The Dennis Harris Jr. Leadership in Action Award: Macain Pharr
Marguerite Thigpen Cline Leadership in Action Award: Juliana Ramirez
Student Leader of the Year Award: Cassidy Howell
Outstanding Student Organization of the Year: The Reinhardt Business Club
Outstanding Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Russell Fletcher, Business Club
Campus Ministries Leader of the Year: Cassidy Howell
Dean’s Award: Zeta Tau Alpha and Kappa Sigma (tie)
President’s Award: Zeta Tau Alpha
Fraternity Member of the Year: Charles Workman
Sorority Members of the Year: Kennedy Davis and Destiny Newson
Office of Prevention and Awareness Excellence Award: Jaquoia Pennamon and Grace Leyva
Office of Prevention and Awareness Leadership Award: Elise Moore and Caleb Cottrell
College Prevention Partnership Leadership Award: Destiny Newson
College Prevention Partnership Awards: Ben Couley, Duane Cure, Desi Daniels, Albert (Tre) Goodgame, Amelia Lux, and Alexandria Skidmore
Public Safety Certificates of Appreciation: Benjamin Couey, Albert (Tre) Goodgame, Bryce Johnson,
Housing and Residential Education Awards
Hilary Martin Resident Assistance Legacy Award: Emma Pelfrey
Community Builder of the Year: Molly Maresca
Programmer of the Year: Jacob Sollars
Rookie of the Year: Marquia White
Eagle’s View MVP: Albert (Tre) Goodgame
Hubbard Blue and Gold MVP: Matthew Bowman
Apartment Building MVP: Kiara Simpson
Gordy MVP: Daniella Lusian
Housing Assistant MVP: Francisco Nahr
Resident Assistant of the Year: Albert (Tre) Goodgame
Senior Resident Assistant of the Year: KC Bragg
Graduate Assistant Recognition: Esteban Sued and Sophia DiLorenzo
2025-26 SGA Executive Board
President: Daniela Rangel
Vice President of Administration: Hanna Peace
Vice President for Student Activities: Albert (Tre) Goodgame
Chief of Staff: Desi Daniels
Secretary: Emily Chesser
Treasurer: Amberlyn Broussard
2024-25 SGA Executive Board
Student Body President: Macain Pharr
Vice President for Administration: Andrew Paolozzi
Vice President for Student Activities: Desi Daniels
Secretary: Emily Chesser
Treasurer: Hanna Peace
2024-25 Student Senate Members
Addison Attaway, Pilar Becerra, Amberlyn Broussard, Mandy Buerkle, Felipi Ferreira, Albert (Tre) Goodgame, Sanaa Growe, Madison Hasty, Brooklyn Hill, Mia Hoeddinghaus, Cassidy Howell, Cassidy Johnston, Robin Mein, Fern McEwen, John Mosier, Avery Murry, Jessica Nicoletti, Emma Pelfrey, Ayden Perry, Juliana Ramirez, William Roebuck, Bruno Silva, Kelsey Sowa, Molly Stevens, Willian Squires, Charles Workman, and Alexandra Yanes
2024-25 Student Activities Council Members
Duane Cure, Desi Daniels, Miranda Figueroa, Tiffany LeRoux, and Rayner Sarmiento
