Park Scholarship
Ithaca College, August ’11 – May ’15
This is a merit-based scholarship covering full tuition, room, board, textbooks, laptop, and a monthly living stipend for all four years at the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. I wrote several essays and was selected as a finalist to attend Ithaca College for a weekend to participate in interviews, group discussions, and other qualifying programs. Park Scholars through a mixture of academic and service programming are challenged to take action and give back to their communities, and to use the power of mass communication to make a positive impact on the world.
Eagle Award & Order of the Arrow
October ’07
I earned both of these awards during my freshman year in high school through helping and caring for others. Scouting will always remain part of my life.
Academic Achievement in Integrated Marketing Communications
Every College Year
For several semesters in a row I was presented with the Academic Achievement in Integrated Marketing Communications Award at the Strategic Communication Showcase. This showcase recognizes exemplary work completed by Integrated Marketing Communications majors and minors at Ithaca College.
Recognition Of Scholarly Achievement, Dean's List
Every College Semester
At the end of each semester, students who have shown outstanding academic achievement are placed on the dean's list. To be included on the dean's list students must earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.7, complete a minimum of 15 credits, of which 12 are not pass/fail, and have no final grades of D, F, or incomplete.
Summa Cum Laude, Ithaca College
May ’15
Seniors whose educational career reflects excellent scholarship are awarded their degree Summa Cum Laude for a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher.
Faculty Award, School of Communications Department of Strategic Communications
April ’15
Awarded to one graduating senior in the Integrated Marketing Communications major, chosen by the faculty.
Peer-Elected Co-Chair, Fourth Place in District Student Advertising Competition
April ’15
My peers elected me to manage our competition submission. My team created a campaign to increase Pizza Hut sales through digital ordering. Our team placed fourth overall at the district competition.
Presented at 18th Annual James J. Whalen Academic Symposium
April ’15
Park Scholar seniors participate in a one-week service trip in New Orleans, Louisiana, assisting with the Ninth Ward’s rebuilding efforts. My volunteer team presented at the James J. Whalen Academic Symposium, a celebration of student research, scholarship, and creativity featuring oral presentations, poster presentations, and creative works by students from all academic disciplines.
Best of Festival Winner, Broadcast Educational Festival of Media Arts Competition
April ’15
Team produced an episode as part of a Cornell web series, which received Best of Festival in this student video competition.
Alpha Delta Sigma AAF Honor Society Inductee
March ’15
Alpha Delta Sigma, a national honor society sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies. It is the only national, professional advertising honorary society in American higher education.
First Place in the Smithsonian “In Motion” Video Competition
August ’14
The Park Productions team I was a part of won this at a national competition organized by the world’s largest museum and research complex. We produced the first place documentary, “Water in the Cloud Forest”.
Academic and Community Leadership Peggy R. Williams Award
April ’14
The Peggy R. Williams Award for Academic and Community Leadership recognizes students who excel academically, perform service to the College community and nation, and represent an exemplary level of accomplishment.
Conference for Student Research in Communications, Invited to present research paper
April ’14
My paper on Child-Centered Food Advertising Regulations was accepted into the Rochester Institute of Technology Conference for Undergraduate Research in Communication where I presented the topic to scholars and fellow peers.
Broadcast Educational/Institutional Award Second Place
April ’14
The Park Productions team I was a part of won this national award at the 2014 Broadcast Education Association Annual Festival of Media Arts in the video competition by producing, "Bird Feeding Adaptations," in the student video category.
Phi Kappa Phi Inductee
March ’14
Membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is earned. Admission is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. The governing bylaws of the Society set extremely high standards for membership.
Business Idea Competition First Place / $1,000
November ’13
The Business Idea Competition gives student entrepreneurs the chance to win money for their ideas. The competition also provides an opportunity to develop skills related to brainstorming, idea qualification, timed presenting, and networking. Previous to entering, I helped to run the competition the year before. I entered into the competition to gain a different perspective on the process. I thought of my idea, Drain Flower, after my apartment’s kitchen sink became clogged from lack of a routine drain catcher cleaning. Drain Flower is the clean hands drain cleaner that features an attachment to drain catchers to make cleanup quick, easy, and effective. I designed a logo and a product image using Adobe Photoshop and using Keynote, and presented my idea to a panel of judges. The speech contained the most important information tailored down to fit within a strict four-minute time limit. This presentation contained information from multiple sources that I had reviewed, analyzed, and organized into the most appropriate and effective presentation format. This included data aggregated from surveys I had conducted. After the presentation, I answered the judges’ questions and won the $1,000 first place award.
Creative Crunch, Second Place
November ’12, April ’13
Teams of two-five students are given two hours to conceptualize and create two print ads, as well as a third execution of their choice. Winning teams are decided by a panel of alumni judges and receive cash prizes. My team won second place two competitions in a row.
Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honor Society Inductee
April ’13
Lambda Pi Eta is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. Inductees have outstanding scholastic achievement and embody the qualities that the society represents: logic, emotion, character credibility, and ethics.
Oracle Honor Society Inductee
February ’13
The Oracle Honor Society recognizes academic excellence at Ithaca College. Students in the top 10 percent GPA in their school throughout their first full academic year are invited to join the society. Oracle members contribute leadership, loyalty, and service during their time at Ithaca College.
Student of Distinction in Principles of Economics
April ’12
As a student majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications, I took economics classes in the School of Business. My professor recommended me for this award for my performance in class.
Honors Program Inductee
August ’11 – May ’15
Students who meet the criteria are invited to apply to this selective program. The Honors Program at Ithaca College is treated as a separate minor. Honors students have access to innovative seminars specially designed to provide an extra challenge for students.
Additional Awards:
Outstanding Academic Excellence Award From President Obama June ’11
Student Of Excellence East Aurora Chamber Of Commerce June ’11
Marine Corp. Scholastic Excellence Award June ’11
Ithaca College, August ’11 – May ’15
This is a merit-based scholarship covering full tuition, room, board, textbooks, laptop, and a monthly living stipend for all four years at the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. I wrote several essays and was selected as a finalist to attend Ithaca College for a weekend to participate in interviews, group discussions, and other qualifying programs. Park Scholars through a mixture of academic and service programming are challenged to take action and give back to their communities, and to use the power of mass communication to make a positive impact on the world.
Eagle Award & Order of the Arrow
October ’07
I earned both of these awards during my freshman year in high school through helping and caring for others. Scouting will always remain part of my life.
Academic Achievement in Integrated Marketing Communications
Every College Year
For several semesters in a row I was presented with the Academic Achievement in Integrated Marketing Communications Award at the Strategic Communication Showcase. This showcase recognizes exemplary work completed by Integrated Marketing Communications majors and minors at Ithaca College.
Recognition Of Scholarly Achievement, Dean's List
Every College Semester
At the end of each semester, students who have shown outstanding academic achievement are placed on the dean's list. To be included on the dean's list students must earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.7, complete a minimum of 15 credits, of which 12 are not pass/fail, and have no final grades of D, F, or incomplete.
Summa Cum Laude, Ithaca College
May ’15
Seniors whose educational career reflects excellent scholarship are awarded their degree Summa Cum Laude for a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher.
Faculty Award, School of Communications Department of Strategic Communications
April ’15
Awarded to one graduating senior in the Integrated Marketing Communications major, chosen by the faculty.
Peer-Elected Co-Chair, Fourth Place in District Student Advertising Competition
April ’15
My peers elected me to manage our competition submission. My team created a campaign to increase Pizza Hut sales through digital ordering. Our team placed fourth overall at the district competition.
Presented at 18th Annual James J. Whalen Academic Symposium
April ’15
Park Scholar seniors participate in a one-week service trip in New Orleans, Louisiana, assisting with the Ninth Ward’s rebuilding efforts. My volunteer team presented at the James J. Whalen Academic Symposium, a celebration of student research, scholarship, and creativity featuring oral presentations, poster presentations, and creative works by students from all academic disciplines.
Best of Festival Winner, Broadcast Educational Festival of Media Arts Competition
April ’15
Team produced an episode as part of a Cornell web series, which received Best of Festival in this student video competition.
Alpha Delta Sigma AAF Honor Society Inductee
March ’15
Alpha Delta Sigma, a national honor society sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies. It is the only national, professional advertising honorary society in American higher education.
First Place in the Smithsonian “In Motion” Video Competition
August ’14
The Park Productions team I was a part of won this at a national competition organized by the world’s largest museum and research complex. We produced the first place documentary, “Water in the Cloud Forest”.
Academic and Community Leadership Peggy R. Williams Award
April ’14
The Peggy R. Williams Award for Academic and Community Leadership recognizes students who excel academically, perform service to the College community and nation, and represent an exemplary level of accomplishment.
Conference for Student Research in Communications, Invited to present research paper
April ’14
My paper on Child-Centered Food Advertising Regulations was accepted into the Rochester Institute of Technology Conference for Undergraduate Research in Communication where I presented the topic to scholars and fellow peers.
Broadcast Educational/Institutional Award Second Place
April ’14
The Park Productions team I was a part of won this national award at the 2014 Broadcast Education Association Annual Festival of Media Arts in the video competition by producing, "Bird Feeding Adaptations," in the student video category.
Phi Kappa Phi Inductee
March ’14
Membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is earned. Admission is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. The governing bylaws of the Society set extremely high standards for membership.
Business Idea Competition First Place / $1,000
November ’13
The Business Idea Competition gives student entrepreneurs the chance to win money for their ideas. The competition also provides an opportunity to develop skills related to brainstorming, idea qualification, timed presenting, and networking. Previous to entering, I helped to run the competition the year before. I entered into the competition to gain a different perspective on the process. I thought of my idea, Drain Flower, after my apartment’s kitchen sink became clogged from lack of a routine drain catcher cleaning. Drain Flower is the clean hands drain cleaner that features an attachment to drain catchers to make cleanup quick, easy, and effective. I designed a logo and a product image using Adobe Photoshop and using Keynote, and presented my idea to a panel of judges. The speech contained the most important information tailored down to fit within a strict four-minute time limit. This presentation contained information from multiple sources that I had reviewed, analyzed, and organized into the most appropriate and effective presentation format. This included data aggregated from surveys I had conducted. After the presentation, I answered the judges’ questions and won the $1,000 first place award.
Creative Crunch, Second Place
November ’12, April ’13
Teams of two-five students are given two hours to conceptualize and create two print ads, as well as a third execution of their choice. Winning teams are decided by a panel of alumni judges and receive cash prizes. My team won second place two competitions in a row.
Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honor Society Inductee
April ’13
Lambda Pi Eta is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. Inductees have outstanding scholastic achievement and embody the qualities that the society represents: logic, emotion, character credibility, and ethics.
Oracle Honor Society Inductee
February ’13
The Oracle Honor Society recognizes academic excellence at Ithaca College. Students in the top 10 percent GPA in their school throughout their first full academic year are invited to join the society. Oracle members contribute leadership, loyalty, and service during their time at Ithaca College.
Student of Distinction in Principles of Economics
April ’12
As a student majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications, I took economics classes in the School of Business. My professor recommended me for this award for my performance in class.
Honors Program Inductee
August ’11 – May ’15
Students who meet the criteria are invited to apply to this selective program. The Honors Program at Ithaca College is treated as a separate minor. Honors students have access to innovative seminars specially designed to provide an extra challenge for students.
Additional Awards:
Outstanding Academic Excellence Award From President Obama June ’11
Student Of Excellence East Aurora Chamber Of Commerce June ’11
Marine Corp. Scholastic Excellence Award June ’11