Student Recognition Banquet 2018

Penney Reher (’82) (center) and Kevin Russell (’93) (right) representing Samaritan Health Services
with Dean Mark Zabriskie (left)

Student Recognition Banquet 2018

The 2018 Student Recognition Banquet on Wednesday, May 31st, 2018 marked the end on another outstanding year for OSU College of Pharmacy and our students. The evening was abuzz with laughter and lively conversation as the College celebrated the accomplishments of students and faculty. Thank you to Samaritan Health Services represented by Penney Reher (’82) and Kevin Russell (’93) for continuing to sponsor this special evening.

Julia Lindquist, John Meyers (’18), Anthony Mckenzie (’18), and Katie LaRue (’18)

Dr. Juancho Ramirez with Preceptor of the Year Dr. Dominic Chan

Dominic Chan was recognized as the 2018 Preceptor of the Year and OSU College of Pharmacy’s Lauren Corwin, Academic Advisor, was recognized with the 2018 Outstanding Service Award for her commitment to serving the needs of our students.

Outstanding Service Award recipient Lauren Corwin with Anna Brecheisen (’20)

Faculty were also recognized by each class as they presented the Professor of the Year award. The P1 Class recognized Dr. Theresa Filtz as the
P1 Professor of the Year.

Erin Wu (’21) with Dr. Theresa Filtz, PhD

The P2 Class awarded Dr. Gregory Zumach as the P2 Professor of the Year.

Jason Wong (’20) with Dr. Gregory Zumach

The P3 Class awarded Dr. Harleen Singh with the P3 Professor of the Year.

Jessica Niculcea (’19), Dr. Harleen Singh, and Kathrine Rowland (’19)

Student Awards

An Unsung Hero Award is presented to one student from each class, recognizing them for thier hard work and willingness to go above and beyond to assist their fellow student. This year’s Unsung Heroes included:

P1 Unsung Hero – David Kim (’21)
P2 Unsung Hero – Evan Hoffart (’20)
P3 Unsung Hero – Foua Xiong (’19)
P4 Unsung Hero – Anthony McKenzie (’18)

Academic Achievement Awards are presented to students who have achieved an outstanding academic record.

P1 Class (’21)

David Kim – 4.0 GPA
Tyler Lantz – 4.0 GPA
Sadie Manley – 4.0 GPA
Brielle Meeds – 4.0 GPA

P1 Class (’20)

Chelsea Harmon – Highest GPA
Maria Herbison – Highest GPA
Evan Hoffart – 2nd Highest GPA

P1 Class (’19)

Torri Anderson – Highest GPA
Michael Liebman – 2nd Highest GPA
Rusti Neukam – 2nd Highest GPA

Paige Clark (’85), with Natashia Malik (’19), presenting Zach Aalberg (’20) with the EA Leadership Award

Entrepreneurial Academy (EA) Leadership Award recognizes the student who has shown tremendous leadership within the organization throughout the year. This year Zach Aalberg (’20), 2018 EA President was recognized for his leadership and contributions to the chapter.

Student Leadership Award Recipients

Student Leadership Awards are presented to students who hold leadership positions within one or more student-led organizations within the College of Pharmacy. Congratulations to the following individuals!

Student Executive Council President
– Adam Gattis (’20)
Student Executive Council Secretary
– Chelsea Harmon (’20)
Student Executive Council Treasurer
– Elizabeth Jones (’20)
Student Executive Council Event Coordinator
– Anna Brecheisen (’20)
Student Executive Council Fundraising Coordinator
– Allie Schultz (’20)
P1 Class President
– Erin Wu (’21)
P2 Class President
– Josh Wong (’20)
P3 Class President
– Marius Ibuye (’19)
P4 Class President
– John Myers (’18)
All Hill Council
– Trevor Ross (’19)
– Jessica Niculcea (’19)
APhA Student President
– Cameron Cargile (’19)
APhA Student President-elect
– Artur Sarkissian (’20)
OSHP Student President
– Shannon O’Leary (’19)
OHSP Student President-elect
– Henry Le (’20)
ACCP Student President
– Peter Atkins (’19)
ACCP Student President-elect
– Devon Heisler (’20)
AMCP Student President
– Olivia Stewart (’19)
AMCP Student President-elect
– Tania Villanueva Sanchez (’20)
IPhO Student President
– Christie Sabin (’19)
IPhO Student President-elect
– Van Vu (’20)
NCPA Student President
– Natasha Malik (’19)
NCPA Student President-elect
– Zach Aalberg (’20)
SNAPhA Student President
– Foua Xiong (’19)
SNAPhA Student President-elect
– Katherine Caras (’20)
Phi Delta Chi President
– Jordan Feist (’20)
Rho Chi President
– DJ Clark (’19)
Ambassadors who served from 2015-2018
– Trevor Ross (’19)
– DJ Clark (’19)
– Anna Krykun (’19)
– Nhien Nguyen (’19)
– Ling Zhan (’19)
– Odaisa Igwe (’19)

Jordan Feist (’20) preforming ‘Never Enough’ from the Greatest Showman

Carly Shick (’21) preforming ‘Stars and the Moon’

Victor Rojo (’20) preforming an original song

Lip Sync Competition
Throughout the evening we enjoyed viewing several student-made lip sync videos. These were submitted by students for their chance to win a $100 cash prize. Additional recognition to the College of Pharmacy Avising Faulty for their special lip sync video submission. The student videos were judged by Paige Clark (’85), Director of Alumni Relations, Penny Reher (’82), Director of Pharmacy at Samaritan Health Services (event sponsors) and Kevin Russell (’93), Pharmacy Manager at Samaritan Health Services. The winning team was P3’s Kate Jansen, Shannon O’Leary, and Gina Lee with their rendition of Coldplay’s “The Scientist”.

Thank you to Samaritan Health Services for making this event possible!

OSU College of Pharmacy Student Services Team (left to right) Angela Austin Haney Head Advisor,
Lauren Corwin Academic Advisor, Linda Alexander Recruiter, and Lacey Smyth Academic Advisor

Following the banquet a large group of students gathered to celebrate the life of a close friend and fellow student during a candle-lite vigil. Thank you to all who gathered to share stories and happy memories in remembrance of Amjad.

Candle-lite vigil – Remembering Amjad