The Leadership Scholars program recognizes students with a demonstrated record of academic and co-curricular achievements. Students enter the program during their first year at Ithaca College and take on new leadership challenges every semester until they graduate. Components of the program include service projects, professional development, and leadership in student organizations – all recorded in personalized leadership portfolios that are presented to administrators and peers every semester.
During the semester prior to graduation, all Leadership Scholars present a Senior Capstone to highlight who they have become as a leader and a scholar during their time at Ithaca College. The scholars may present on any experiences that have helped them develop leadership skills, and they are asked to discuss the impact of these experiences on their plans after IC, as well.
This year, 63 seniors presented capstones, covering a variety of topics:
The common themes of lessons learned from these experiences included: improved presentation and communication skills, enhanced time management and project management skills, increased confidence, appreciation for diversity, understanding the importance of serving the community, and valuing experiences to directly apply knowledge in their career preparation.
Congratulations to the following outstanding group of seniors. Their leadership has contributed significantly to the Ithaca College community!
Alexandra Lisa Kass
Alyssa J. Wu
Amanda Rissmeyer
Annmarie Charno
Bianca Nicolosi
Brittany Lynne Ashton Gilpin
Carly S. Gill
Chelsea R. Bell
Chelsea Robie
Chloe Van Alstine
Christina Neist
Colleen Garman
Courtney Marie Ferguson
Cristin Katherine Carlin
Danielle Marie Prizzi
David A. Hill
David Geary
Eliana Abigail Blatt
Emilio Martínez Zurita de la Garza
Emily Alexandra Menez
Emily Laurel Holland
Gabriella Napoli
Hannah Jane Worthley
Hayley Sarah Nickerson
Jarrod William Walczer
Jason D. Wilber
Jennifer Randall
Jessica Burrell
Jessica Chen
Jill Marie Jackson
Julian Rivera
Karl Thompsen
Kaylyn Syvret
Kelsey Altpeter
Kelsey B. Paquin
Kimberly Armbruster
Laura Ann Trafidlo
Laura Maresciallo
Lindsay Harrop
Marc Brian Phillips
Marissa D'Ambrosio
Mark Benjamin Vorensky
Matthew Bailey-Adams
Maya Kachroo-Levine
Meredith Celeste Gennaro
Michael Aaron Kaneff
Miranda Gehris
Molly Birecree
Natalie C. Rubino
Nathan T. Breton
Nathaniel C. Lawrence
Rachael Marie Hartford
Robyn Lustbader
Sara C. Noble
Sarah Furie
Sarah Matte
Stefan J. Haugen
Stefanie Mercado Altman
Steven Humes
Taylor D. Eike
Valerie Golembiewski
Wade Thomas Ferrari
Zachary Millon
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