News Release
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April 6, 2006
Boise State Honors Founders Leadership Society Inductees
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to bottom: Zachary Heuman, Trevor Jack, Jesse Menlove, Clay Cox,
Aaron Day, Marc Morris, Christine Pearson, Jessica Pharris, Maria
Rollins, Sarah Scherrer, Maria Sermonia, Landon Stroebel, James
Wolfe, Trina Coleman |
The following students were recently inducted into the
Founders Leadership Society at Boise State University. Society members are
invited to meet annually for learning and networking opportunities. Criteria
for the award include leadership skills, commitment to service, an
appreciation for diversity and academic achievement.
The Society was established to recognize graduating students for their
outstanding leadership involvement, both on campus and in the community.
Induction into the prestigious society will provide students with
opportunities to mentor other students and to participate in meaningful
activities to enhance their personal and professional leadership growth
beyond graduation.
Zachary Heuman of Boise is a materials science and engineering major
with an emphasis in mechanical engineering. His numerous awards include the
2004 and 2005 Brown Engineering Scholarship and the Idaho Network for
Biomedical Research Excellence Fellowship. He is a member of the Materials
Research Society, a founding member and president of the Boise State
Materials Science and Engineering Club, and a research assistant for the
Materials Science and Engineering Department. His plans include finding
employment in the semiconductor industry.
Trevor Jack of Eagle is a mathematics major, minoring in history and
computer science. He is president of the Golden Key Honor Society, the
president and founder of the Model United Nations student organization, a
member of the Boise State Honors College and a tutor in the Department of
Mathematics. His many accomplishments include being on Boise State’s
All-Star College Bowl Academic Team at the 2004 regional competition, and
presenting a paper on math tutoring at the prestigious American Education
Research Association conference in 2003. As a student attorney in the Ada
County Juvenile Court, he defended youth accused of misdemeanor crimes.
After studying mathematics in graduate school, he plans to attend law
school.
Jesse Menlove of Boise currently serves as a senior justice on the
Associated Students of Boise State University Judiciary, and is a past
president of the Political Science Association. As president, he created and
administered a public opinion poll for Wesley Hoyt Law Firm and conducted
meetings and public service projects. He also helped organize PSA
participation in the YMCA Youth Government, teaching 120 Treasure Valley
high school students about the process of proposing legislation. His club
affiliations include Phi Kappa Phi and the International Key Honor Society.
Menlove was instrumental in organizing the first Model United Nations trip
from Boise State in more than 15 years, as well as creating the Boise State
Model United Nations Club. He plans to attend law school.
Clay Cox of Boise is a communication major,
minoring in sociology. Cox’s campus leadership experiences include a
position as peer adviser in Academic Support, teaching assistant of
developmental writing and communications research methods, and student
representative on the Service Learning Advisory Board. In addition to his
campus activities, Cox also has volunteered at the Boise Rescue Mission and
participated in the Talk Time Progam with the Agency For New Americans to
help refugees and new immigrants develop conversational skills. He is a
member of Phi Kappa Phi, and plans to attend graduate school in
communications and obtain certification in academic advising.
Aaron Day of Boise is finishing a degree in computer information
systems. He earned a certificate in multimedia production from the
University of Washington and an associate degree in computer programming and
computer networking. He is the president of the Association of Information
Technology Professionals and is a Web site developer. Day believes in
working and giving back to the community. His Computer Repair Fair, which
involved 16 volunteers who repaired more than 100 computers free of charge
for the local community, was a highly successful event. He participated in
FUNDSY, a citywide charity auction, and volunteered for the National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill as a fundraiser and technical assistant. He
plans to start his own company upon graduation.
Marc Morris of Boise is an international business and marketing
major. He has been the president of the International Business Organization
since 2001, and is a member of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization. He
also serves as ASBSU chief justice. After living in Peru for three years, he
became fluent in Spanish and was able to help interpret for Spanish-speaking
Hurricane Katrina refugees who came to Idaho. He volunteers as a translator
in local schools during parent-teacher conferences and special events, and
he’s also tutored English as a second language. As a participant in Service
Saturdays, he’s volunteered countless hours since 2002. Upon graduation, he
plans to start his own technology business and coordinate programs for the
Idaho Business Coalition for Educational Excellence.
Christine Pearson of Boise is a psychology major with a minor in
gender studies. A McNair Scholar, she is also past president of the
Association of Psychology Students. In her many roles, from research and
teaching assistant to community servant, Pearson has demonstrated strong
commitment to promoting social tolerance and respect for all human beings.
Her many projects include Paint the Town, Rake Up Boise, Red Cross blood
drives and coat collections for children. In addition to numerous
scholarships, fellowships, awards and research grants, Pearson has presented
on many occasions at professional conferences. Her plans include attending
graduate school to study clinical psychology.
Jessica Pharris of Boise is a psychology major. She has been an
assistant resident director at Chafee Hall for the past two years and was
the resident adviser for 2003-2004. She also served on the Student Conduct
Board and was an executive member of the Residence Hall Association. She is
the co-adviser to the Morrison-Taylor Hall Council and serves on the Women’s
Center Advisory Board as the residence hall representative. Pharris’ many
honors and awards include Resident Adviser of the Year nominee for
2003-2004, a Boise State University McBirney Scholarship and the Psi Chi
National Psychology Honorary 2005. She plans to work at a university
residence life office.
Maria Rollins, originally from Manila, Philippines, is a political
science major minoring in communication. As the assistant director of the
Volunteer Services Board, one of her many duties each semester is to
coordinate more than 25 volunteer projects to help non-profit and charitable
organizations in the local community. VSB addresses a variety of needs,
ranging from feeding the homeless to cleaning up the environment. Her own
extensive civic service includes serving meals at the Boise Rescue Mission,
playing guitar for St. Jude Catholic Church and baking for the Ronald
McDonald house. Rollins is a Boise State Ambassador and a member of Gama
Beta Phi, the political science association, and a recipient of the spring
2005 Political Science Academic Scholarship. She plans on earning her
master’s degree in public administration.
Sarah Scherrer of Boise is a mechanical engineering major. She is a
research assistant in the Ceramic-MEMs lab and has also been a teaching
assistant for the Materials Science and Engineering Department. Scherrer is
a past president of the Society of Women Engineers student chapter, and is
the recipient of the 2004 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Award. A
volunteer for the Special Olympics, Toys for Tots and the Women’s Fitness
Celebration, she also has demonstrated experiments in materials science at
the Discovery Center of Idaho. She plans on working at Daimler/Chrysler in
Detroit and attending graduate school in mechanical engineering.
Maria Sermonia of Boise is a theatre arts major. In addition to being
an exceptional singer and actress, she is heavily involved in all aspects of
theatre and has served as artistic director, stage manager and secretary for
the Theatre Majors Association. Her volunteer work both on and off campus
includes performing at a tsunami relief fundraising concert and at the Asian
Pacific American Heritage Awareness Celebration. She is a Brown Scholar and
a recipient of the Filipino-American Association of Idaho Award for
Outstanding Service. She interned with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and
Company of Fools, and works diligently to promote cultural diversity and
encourages understanding and communication among all people. She hopes to
continue her activitiy in local theatre productions.
Landon Stroebel of Boise is a double major in economics and
mathematics. He is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honor
societies and was named College of Business and Economics student of the
month in December 2004. His interest in politics has earned him an
internship in Washington, D.C., with Sen. Larry Craig. A Boise State
Ambassador, he is a two-time recipient of the Len B. and Grace Jordan
Scholarship. He received a National Foundation Science grant that funded a
project for teaching math skills to students, many who had learning
disabilities. His plans include a congressional staff internship on Capitol
Hill, and working as an office in the Air National Guard.
James Wolfe of Boise is an economics major. He is an account
executive for the Arbiter and was twice elected to serve as ASBSU vice
president. Wolfe chaired the Academic Grievance Committee, the Health and
Wellness Advisory Committee, and was a member of the university’s Executive
Budget Committee. This spring he was confirmed as a justice in the ASBSU
judicial branch, making him one of a select group to serve in all three
branches of student government. He also found time to create Sigma Alpha
Epsilon, and continues to referee soccer, which earned him the 2004 Idaho
Amateur Referee of the Year. He is a recipient of the ASBSU President’s
Award. His future plans include running for public office.
Trina Coleman of Pocatello is a social work
major. She received the 2005 Service Learning and Federal Work Study
Award, and an AmeriCorps Students in Service scholarship. Her many hours
of volunteerism include helping adults learn life skills at Life’s
Kitchen, working with high school dropouts, victims of child abuse and the
homeless. She helped welcome more than 200 refugees to the United States
by coordinating the annual holiday party for the Agency for New Americans.
Through her social work senior practicum at South Boise Women’s
Correctional Center, Coleman is also helping incarcerated women develop
skills to help them achieve success in preventing recidivism. She plans to
attend graduate school and become a social worker.
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mahitakazawa@boisestate.edu
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