Springfield College Student Leadership Awards 2021

Check out the virtual edition of the annual Springfield College Student Leadership Awards hosted by the Division of Student Affairs. This year's virtual ceremony also includes the swearing-in of class presidents and student trustee, awards presentations, and Stepping Up Day ceremony.

0:00 to 0:55 – Vice President for Student Affairs Patrick Love Introduction

0:57 to 5:26 – Student Class Presidents and Student Trustee Swearing-In Ceremony with President Mary-Beth Cooper.

• Class Presidents
  • Arianna Susi, Class of 2022    
  • Gigi DeRose, Class of 2023      
  • Anthony Mazzotta, Class of 2024  
• Student Trustee - Sabrina Williams Class of 2022 

5:28 to 6:16 – Introduction of the Presentation of the Student Leadership Awards

6:17 to 9:15 – Director of Spiritual Life David McMahon Announces John M. Wilson Diversity and Leadership Award – Marcelino Diaz

9:20 to 11:43 – Dean of Students Sue Nowlan Announces Innovation and Creativity Award – Gabriela Penarrieta, Abby Murdock, Alyson Coyle

11:47 to 16:50 – Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Kristen Brosius Announces Positivity Award – Brenna Lachapelle

16:52 to 18:12 - Career Center Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships and Planning Laurie Wrona Announces Community Connection Award – Hale Thomas and Derek Profita

18:14 to 19:36 - Graduate Student Briana Petrucelli Announces Campus Voice Award – James Kaishian

19:37 to 21:39 – Coordinator of Campus Union Karen Kisiel Announces Class of ’57 Senior Leadership Chair Award Julia McGourty

21:43 to 22:47 - Career Center Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships and Planning Laurie Wrona Announces Class of ’63 Award – Lauren Eastwood

22:50 to 29:34 - Vice President for Student Affairs Patrick Love Introduces Stepping Up Day Ceremony.

With Stepping Up Day, the first-year students take a step up, sophomores become juniors, juniors become seniors, and seniors become alumni.

The spring of 1926 saw the first Stepping Up Day, which replaced the old "Decapitation Day" exercises, when the freshmen were allowed to remove their green beanies.

29:35 to 30:09 - Closing