Ithaca College

It is with great pleasure that the RA Recognition Committee announces the winners of the Block II Awards. Every academic block, members of the Res Life team nominate excellence within our residential community.

Resident Assistant of the Block

Winner has demonstrated outstanding work in the position and can be considered role models to both their residents and other RAs. By going above and beyond others’ expectations of them, this RA deserves to be recognized for their commitment and excellence in the position.

• Dan Fisher, Emerson Hall and Garden Apartments (EmGar)

Staff Member of the Block

Winners are team players and have consistently done good work on their staff. This one outstanding member of the staff sets the standard for everyone and provides critical motivation to the rest of the staff. There are multiple winners because each staff can be represented in this award.

• Erica Plofsky; Hood, Holmes, Hilliard, Eastman (3HE)
• Lindsey Pehmoeller; Boothroyd, Rowland, Tallcott (BRT)
• Heather Fields, Circle Apartments
• Josh Giordano, EmGar
• Katie Rausch, East Tower
• Bethany Hinckley; Landon, Bogart, Lyon, Clark (LBLC)
• Ann Jacob, Terraces 1-4
• Sarah Meyers, Terrace 5-8

Community of the Block

Winners are floors, buildings, clusters, or areas on campus that have a unique cohesiveness. These communities may participate in numerous activities together or may just be a very comfortable and fun environment to be in.

• 3HE Staff

Program of the Block

The winning program is the most creative, fun, well-attended, and purposeful program that has taken place this block. These programs should demonstrate the time and effort put in to plan them and a strong reception from attendees.

• Murder Mystery Program, presented by Josh Roaf, Ann Sturcke, Jordan Bastedo and Chelsea Dobson, BRT

Bulletin Board of the Block

The winning board clearly shows the creator(s)’ ingenuity, creativity, and effort. These boards may provide crucial information for residents, or may be the entertainment that brightens their day.

• History of Snapple, by Erica Plofsky, 3HE

Personal Achievements this Block

• Camila Neves, 3HE, for continuing to be an inspiring and connect RA despite working through personal challenges.
• Lily Bailey, Terraces 9-12, for her work in helping to create an organization that encourages college students to mentor local elementary students.
• Alyssa Letch, Terraces 5-8, for keeping a positive attitude while working through challenging situations in her community.

Resident Director of the Block

This residence director has demonstrated outstanding work in the position. They are consistently reliable, helpful, creative, and serve as a great role model for their staff and residents. RDs hold us all together, and for that they should be recognized!

• Ericka Smith, BRT

Please congratulate these winners when you see them on campus. They have worked hard to create a positive residential community at Ithaca College.