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