FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2004
 

St. Edward’s University announces 2003–2004 Presidential Award recipients

AUSTIN — St. Edward’s University presented 12 students with Presidential Awards for the 2003–2004 academic school year.

The university’s prestigious Presidential Awards are given to six to 12 qualified outstanding seniors and graduate students who exemplify qualities of leadership and academic performance, including the students’ contributions and service to the university and other communities.

Faculty, staff and students nominate undergraduate and graduate students, who must complete essays, provide information on activities and honors, and submit letters of recommendation. Award recipients are named annually in May.

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward’s University has been named as one of America’s Best Colleges for 2004 by U.S. News & World Report. St. Edward’s is a private Catholic, liberal arts university of approximately 4,450 students located in Austin, Texas.

St. Edward’s University 2003-2004 Presidential Award Recipients

WINCHESTER, KENTUCKY
Danielle Baker, biology (undergraduate), George R. Clark High School

SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
Sophia Lafontant, social work (undergraduate), Loyola College Preparatory

AUSTIN, TEXAS
Elizabeth Morin Duron, organizational communication (undergraduate)
Paul Hagey, liberal arts (graduate), LBJ High School

BELLAIRE, TEXAS
Allison McKissack, education (graduate), Episcopal High School

EAGLE PASS, TEXAS
Anita Ramos, biochemistry (undergraduate), Eagle Pass High School

EL PASO, TEXAS
Bianca Aguilar, international relations (undergraduate), Loretto Academy High School

KERRVILLE, TEXAS
Laura Prendergast, sociology (undergraduate), Tivy High School

LUMBERTON, TEXAS
Amy Bush, women’s studies (graduate), Lumberton High School

MISSION, TEXAS
Luz Hinojosa, English writing/political science (undergraduate), Mission High School

SPICEWOOD, TEXAS
Kay Arnold, interdisciplinary studies (undergraduate)

WHARTON, TEXAS
Rachel Tydlacka, English writing and rhetoric (undergraduate), Wharton High School

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Contact:  
Stephanie H. Elsea, APR
Communications Director
512-448-8404/C: 512-750-3649
stephane@admin.stedwards.edu
Mia Sims
Special Events Associate
512-448-8740
mias@admin.stedwards.edu
 
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