(left to right) Clerissa Hadley, 2012 San Jacinto College (SJC) Outstanding Student Leader; Amanda Rose, Central Campus student life coordinator; and Tanya Madrigal, college preparatory math professor and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) sponsor. Hadley was recognized for her achievements as president of the campus’ PTK chapter, which also earned an Outstanding Student Organization Award for 2012. Photo credit: Jeannie Peng-Armao, San Jacinto College marketing department.

San Jacinto College Central recognizes outstanding student achievement for 2011-2012

 Jeannie Peng-Armao -- May 4, 2012

PASADENA, Texas — San Jacinto College (SJC) Central Campus recently recognized students who excelled in a variety of academic, athletic, and student life achievements.

Clerissa Hadley, who graduated with her Associate of Science in Biotechnology in December 2011, received this year's Outstanding Student Leader Award. As Phi Theta Kappa president, Hadley worked diligently to bring the SJC chapter to a five star excellence rating, resulting in the Outstanding Student Organization Award for 2012 and Texas Region Phi Theta Kappa District IV Award. She plans to further her studies at Texas Woman's University and receive her Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology.

The following is a complete list of the 2012 Student Award recipients from the SJC Central Campus:

Athletics

• Volleyball Athlete of the Year: Jazmine Green

• Volleyball All-Region Selections: Jazmine Green, Marlaina Pleydle, Kanoe Pupuhi, Sarah Gillis, Hayley Couch, and Marie-Pierre Bakima

• Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Year: Flavien Davis

• Men’s Basketball All-Conference and All-Region Selections: Flavien Davis, Danny Lawhorn, and Teris Bourgeois

• Cheer Athlete of the Year: Laurel Sharpless

College Preparatory

• Steller Achievement Recognition (STAR Award): Rafalita Perez and Valerie Silguero

• Achievement In Diversity (AID Award): Edison Salazar and Mahesha Sewa

Drama Department

• Terry Wayne Ogden Freshman Award for Acting Excellence: Alec Trevino

• Jerry Rollins Powell Freshman Award for Technical Excellence: Jasmine Turcios

• Jerry Rollins Powell Sophomore Award for Technical Excellence: Charles Vaughn

Dual Credit/Early Admission/Technical Preparation

• Dual Credit Student of the Year: Luke Oglesbee and Anna Southard

English Department

• 2^nd Annual Student Essay Contest Winners: Lindsey Gregory,  Luke Oglesbee, Caitlin Tilley, Darion Kitchen, Anna Southard and Thomas Brantley

• Outstanding English Student: Tanya Loutan and Thomas Brantley

Math Department

• E.N.G.I.N.E.E.R. Awards: Luke Marrs, Carlos Martinez, Daniel Ortuno, Joseph Pompa, Christopher Reyes, and Zava Reyes

Orientation Program Office

• Outstanding First Year Experience Leader: Shaheda Poloniom, Lizet Escamilla, Jennifer Garza, Dennise Moreno, Miranda Jenkins

• Oustanding Orientation Leader: Rafael Brito, Clarita Hernandez, Gilberto Perez, and Alberto Phillips

Science Department

• Department of Science Chemistry Scholarships: Melissa Latimer, Irtaza Raja, Phillip Robinson, Yuanli Li, Nurit Hinthorn, John Serna, and Constance Martaindale

• Outstanding Chemistry Student: Daniel Rodriguez

Sociology/Anthropology Club

• Outstanding Student Leaders: Kevin Alvarado and Alfredo Gonzalez

• Distinguished Student Leader: Jacob Lyons and Miranda Ortiz

• Contributing Members: Lacee Hernandez and Eva Alvarez

Never Too Late (N2L) student service

• Most Academically Supportive Award: Haydar Al-Kindi

• Most Creative Award: Tana Plescher

• Most Helpful Award: Lee Lewis

Texas Student Educator’s Association (TSEA)

• Steve Sills Award for Service and Dedication: Roxanne Coatney

Latin American Student Organization

• Appreciation of Community Service Award: Michelle Gonzales, Johnathan Williamson, Job Ramirez, Stephanie Esparza, Mireya Nunez, Matthew Mata, Jacob Caudill, Jaime Carmona, and Julio Alvarez

Student Life

• Patsy Goss Community Service Award: EyeCons

• Emerging Student Organization: Latin American Student Organization and Psychology Club

• Emerging Student Leaders: Noemi Sanchez, Elizabeth Shoelwer, Job Ramirez, Darius Randle, Lauren Ayala, Joshua Shane Hazel, and Rene Bhattachyra

• Award for Service to Student Life: Alexander Edwards

• Student Government Association Appreciation Award: A Hogan, Adam Guevara, Derek Smith, Dawn McGee, Darius Randle, and Lauren Ayala

• Outstanding Student Organization: Phi Theta Kappa

• Outstanding Student Leader: Clerissa Hadley

About San Jacinto College

Surrounded by monuments of history, industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, for more than 50 years. The Achieving the Dream Leader College is committed to the goals and aspirations of a diverse population of 30,000 students in more than 200 degree and certificate options, including university transfer and career preparation. Students also benefit from the College’s job training programs, renowned for meeting the needs of growing industries in the region. San Jacinto College graduates contribute nearly $630 million each year to the Texas workforce. San Jacinto College. Your Goals. Your College.

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