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March 5, 2002 BOISE STATE AWARDS RECOGNIZE SERVICE, SCHOLARSHIP AND LEADERSHIP Three Boise State University students received awards for outstanding leadership and service at the university’s Leadership Quest luncheon on March 1. President Charles Ruch presented the President’s Award to Sara Heavin, a French and psychology major from Boise. The award is given annually to a graduating senior who has contributed to the general welfare of the university through outstanding leadership and service without regard for recognition but only for the worthiness of the causes or events at hand. Among Heavin’s many contributions, she serves as president of both the psychology honor society, Psi Chi, and the Residence Hall Council, has chaired the Student Union Board of Governors since 2000, and was the founding vice president of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Heavin has been on the dean’s list every semester, received scholarships from the psychology department and modern languages department and has been a research assistant and a teaching assistant in the psychology department. "Without hesitation, Sara is one of the best students, if not the absolute best student, I have encountered in my 20 years of teaching and research," said psychology professor Rob Turrisi. Leah Barrett, Director of Student Union and Activities, presented the Director’s Award to Francisco Pedraza, a political science major from Boise. This award is presented annually to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment and service toward the betterment of student organizations, student activities and student programs at the university. Pedraza has contributed to student life as an ASBSU senator, coordinator of the 2000 Human Rights March for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, as former president of the Organización de Estudiantes Latino-Americanos, as a member of the Student Union Board of Governors and a residence hall assistant. He has maintained a high grade-point average and is a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society and a recipient of a Hewlett Packard scholarship. Vice President of Student Affairs Peg Blake presented the Larry G. Selland Leadership Award to Judy Torres, a sophomore from Boise. This award is presented annually to a freshman or sophomore who is actively involved in student life at Boise State. Torres, 18, is the president of the Island Rhythms Club, a group of students from the Micronesian Islands. Last year she was the club’s secretary. For the 2002 Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Celebration, Torres coordinated the children’s essay contest. Contacts: Media Contact:
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