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18 posts tagged "valedictorian"

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University names valedictorian, salutatorian for 2019 commencement ceremonies

Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Seniors Sofia Carozza and Annelise Gill-Wiehl will be valedictorian and salutatorian of the 2019 Notre Dame graduating class, respectively, the University announced in a press release Wednesday. The two were chosen following an application process that invites the top three students of each school in the University with the highest grade point average to submit

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Notre Dame valedictorian shares experiences, path to graduation

Kelli Smith | Friday, May 18, 2018

Senior Andrew Grose has always loved languages. This love started in his hometown of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where he trained for the national spelling bee as a middle schooler. After making it to the national stage twice, he discovered a passion within himself — studying language. “The most I got out of that [spelling bee] experience

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University announces valedictorian, salutatorian for class of 2018

Observer Staff Report | Thursday, May 3, 2018

The University announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2018 in a press release Thursday. Senior Andrew Grose will be the 2018 valedictorian and will deliver the valedictory address at the Commencement ceremony, while senior Harisa Spahić will be salutatorian and deliver the invocation as well as the valedictory address if Grose is

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Saint Mary’s valedictorian emphasizes community

Maria Leontaras | Friday, April 27, 2018

Editor’s note: This is the fifth of a five-part series profiling the valedictorians of Saint Mary’s class of 2018. When asked to describe her experience at Saint Mary’s College in one word, valedictorian and elementary education major Kathleen Price chose “inspiring.” She referenced the Sisters of the Holy Cross, the novices, her fellow students, her

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Valedictorian Kristie LeBeau reflects on her time at Saint Mary’s

Erin Grimes | Thursday, April 26, 2018

Editor’s note: This is the fourth of a five-part series profiling the valedictorians of Saint Mary’s class of 2018. For the first time in Saint Mary’s history, the College will be bestowing the honor of valedictorian onto five graduating seniors, including sociology major Kristie LeBeau, who will be pursuing her PhD in developmental sociology, studying rural

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Saint Mary’s valedictorian Melissa Henry shares academic advice

Gina Twardosz | Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Editor‘s note: This is the third of a five-part series profiling the valedictorians of Saint Mary‘s class of 2018. Melissa Henry is one of Saint Mary’s five valedictorians this year. Although she worked hard to achieve this standing, her focus over the course of her four years at the College was to get involved and

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Valedictorian Makenzie Duncan reflects on time at Saint Mary’s

Sara Schlecht | Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Editor’s note: This is the second of a five-part series profiling the valedictorians of Saint Mary’s class of 2018. Saint Mary’s class of 2018 has made history as the first to have five students graduating with the honor of valedictorian. Among these five students is senior integrative biology major Makenzie Duncan. Duncan was always interested

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Saint Mary’s valedictorian Darya Bondarenko discusses academic journey

Colleen Zewe | Monday, April 23, 2018

Editor’s note: This is the first of a five-part series profiling the valedictorians of Saint Mary‘s class of 2018. For the first time in history, Saint Mary’s has five valedictorians. Molecular biology major Darya Bondarenko is one of the five students honored with the valedictorian title this year — an honor which represents the mind

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University 2017 valedictorian reflects on journey to graduation

Selena Ponio | Friday, May 19, 2017

The class of 2017 valedictorian, Caleb “C.J.” Pine, said growing up in Tianjin, China was what sparked his interest in culture and conflict. “Being an American who lived in China for 18 years, I was really interested in questions of culture and conflict and how I saw myself as a bridge who could get involved

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Co-valedictorians to address 2017 College graduates

Martha Reilly | Friday, May 19, 2017

Caps off to Saint Mary’s 2017 valedictorians, Elise deSomer, a studio art and English literature double major from South Bend, and Brianna Kozemzak, a computing and applied mathematics major from Eagan, Minnesota. The two will address the Class of 2017 at this year’s Commencement on May 20. Editor’s note: Kozemzak declined to comment. DeSomer said

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Meet the candidates and the platforms they are running on below. 

Candidates Allan Njomo and Matthew Bisner plan to:
📚Expand sexual education materials.
💵Subsidize summer classes for low-income students.
📝Alter the non-discrimination clause to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
🏳️‍🌈Establish a Pride Fest.

Candidates Max Siegel and Zachary Holland plan to:
💵Increase club funding through outside grants.
🔈Amplify Speak4ND.
💲Raise student job wages.
🗣Promote sexual assault and racially-charged reporting.
🟢Expand GreeNDot training to the outside community.

Candidates Mabry Webb and Jacob Calpey plan to:
👥Create a Sexual Assault Response task force.
💵Increase funding for the UCC and subsidize off-campus referrals.
♿Make campus buildings more disability accessible.
🩺Increase awareness of STI testing.
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