The Adelphi University Parents Association presents annual awards to graduating seniors. The Association sponsors fundraising activities geared toward raising money for the Senior Award and the Parent Recognition Award.
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| 2012-2013 Parents Association Board members and Kathleen Watchorn, Liaison to Parents Association |
The Senior award recognizes exemplary growth demonstrated in the areas of citizenship, leadership, and scholarship. Many exceptional students apply for the award, and it is a challenging task for the Parents Association Board to select the winners. The process includes review of the application, letters of recommendation, the applicant's personal essay and an all-important interview. The Board congratulates all applicants on their achievements, and wishes them continued success as they graduate from Adelphi.
The Parent Recognition Award is presented to a parent or guardian who has made extraordinary contributions to their son or daughter's education. The award is granted based on the strength of the essay submitted by the student.
Suzanne Rinaldi
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2012 Award Winners
1st Place Award Winner is Suzanne Rinaldi. Suzanne is a Psychology major from Whitestone, Queens. She made the Dean's List all four years at Adelphi -- quite an accomplishment for someone who traveled a fairly difficult journey. As Suzanne was concluding high school, she was diagnosed in her junior year with acute leukemia. She began her college career with a nonexistent immune system, having to wear a face mask to school to prevent infection. Suzanne states, "It was hard to make friends and get involved, as my visible signs of illness made me shy away from extracurricular activities." Overcoming these obstacles, in time she became an active member in the Psychology Club, as well as President of Psi-Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Suzanne also received the Unsung Hero Award for her service in Circle K International, a community service based organization, and she exhibits her athleticism as a member of the Fencing Club. She has also been recognized as a superb ambassador for Adelphi University through her advocacy and work with prospective high school students. Suzanne will now continue her journey to achieve a master's degree in psychology at Columbia University.
Julianne Zegers
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2nd Place Senior Award Winner is Julianne Zegers.
As a Legacy student from East Meadow, Long Island, during all four years at Adelphi, Julianne made the Dean's List and received the Talent Award. Majoring in Art Education, she is a member of Adelphi's Art League, serving as co-president in 2010-2011. Julianne recently completed her student teaching in the Lynbrook School District and will continue towards her Master's degree in Adelphi's School of Education's STEP program. Julianne has volunteered as a mentor with Adelphi's Bridges Program, as well as creating and contributing an art bra fort Adelphi's Breast Cancer hotline Creative Cups Fundraiser. In addition to this volunteerism, Julianne volunteered time helping at the Long Island Children's Museum Autism Family nights as well as doing arts and crafts projects with children whose parents waited to received services at the Nassau County Department of Social Services.
Nicole Bruno and Robyn Sacks
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3rd Place Award Winners are Nicole Bruno and Robyn Sacks.
Nicole Bruno
Hailing from Neshanic Station, New Jersey, Nicole is an Anthropology major as well as a Dance minor. She successfully balances participation on many levels. Academically, Nicole served a panel speaker for the Adelphi University Peace Conference, assumed an active leadership role with the Levermore Global Scholars program, and participated as a community volunteer and activist. Her interest in activism includes two years of work and leadership in a research project and panel participation regarding racial equality. Tipping the other side of life's scale is Nicole's exceptional artistry as a choreographer and dancer. Nicole's accolades also include the Leon M. Pollack Scholar award among many others.
Robyn Sacks
Communications Sciences and Disorders major from Bridgewater, New Jersey, Robyn has been named on the Dean's List for the past four years. She has been involved in Adelphi's National Student Speech Language Hearing Association since 2009, serving as the organization's president for the past two years, and in this role was recognized by the Center for Student Involvement in 2011 for the President of the Year Award. In this role, her professor contributed Robyn with the successful increase in membership of the chapter, and the organization and participation in a variety of charitable events. Robyn will continue her studies in Adelphi's graduate program, where she expects to achieve her career goal as a speech pathologist.
Peter J. Zegers and Julianne Zegers with Dr. Scott
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The Adelphi University Parents Association Parent Recognition Award recipient for 2012 is Peter J. Zegers.
Congratulations to Peter J. Zegers and his daughter Julianne.
ContactFor additional information about the Parents Association, please contact:parents@adelphi.edu
This page was last modified on June 19, 2012.
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