University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Emerging Student Leader
Sarah Zedar BI’11

Persevering Leader
Preyanka Makadia BI’10, PharmD’13

Outstanding Student Organization
Academy of Student Pharmacists - American Pharmacists Association

Collaborative Organization Award
Student Government Association

Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award
Dhara Shukla PharmD’13

Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award
Khushbu Shah PharmD’13

Outstanding Cultural Program
Muslim Students Association

Campus Community Development Program
USP Political Connection

Resident Advisor of the Year
Christopher Petoukhoff BI’11

Resident Advisor of the Year
Justine Brown DPT’12

Advisor of the Year
Dr. Steven Sheaffer

SGA President's Choice Award
Thomas Franko PharmD’11

SGA President's Choice Award
Aali Javid BI’09, PharmD’11

SGA President's Choice Award
Kareem Karara PharmD’11

Senior Athlete of the Year
Paul Caceres PharmD’11

Senior Athlete of the Year
Claire Tauschek DPT’11

Dean’s Award
Thomas Franko PharmD’11

Dean’s Award
Aali Javid BI’09, PharmD’11

Dean’s Award
Gary Smedley PharmD’11

Dean’s Award
Nickolas V. Forst PDT’11

Dean’s Award
Delta Chi

Dean’s Award
Mai-Chi Tran PharmD’09

Dean’s Award
Hanna Hyon MOT’12

Dean’s Award
Malachy Clancy MOT’10

Inter-Greek Council President, Fall 2008
Adam Diamond PharmD’12

Inter-Greek Council President, Spring 2009
Sean Lasota PharmD’12

Greek Man of the Year
Gene Howard DPT’12

Greek Woman of the Year
Brittany Maulen

Greek Advisor of the Year
Julie Carney

Greek Trophy Winner, Chapter of the Year
Alpha Sigma Tau

2009 USP Olympics Winners
Gold - Phi Kappa Psi
Silver - Student Recreation Committee
Bronze - APhA/ASP

Gold - Phi Kappa Psi

Silver - Student Recreation Committee

Bronze - APhA/ASP

Outstanding Sportsmanship and Leadership Awards
The Department of Campus Recreation would like to recognize the following individuals who displayed outstanding sportsmanship and leadership over the course of the 2008-09 Intramural Season.

These individuals should also be commended for their dedication and enthusiasm for intramural sports. Without these students our programs wouldn't be as successful. It was a difficult decision in choosing just three winners because we have so many students who play with class, respect and civility. It is a great honor for me to bestow these awards so without further ado, the winners are:

Sportsmanship Recipient #1 (Male)
Sean Whalen, PharmD’11
Since taking over the intramural program in the fall of 2007 Sean has been a role model for his peers. His enthusiasm, competitive spirit and outstanding sportsmanship for sports/intramurals have been inspiring and admirable. As competitive as he is, he never disputes or questions a call made by an official. Furthermore I have never witnessed Sean taunt another player or berate a teammate. He remains positive even through defeats. Sean was also instrumental in the Raiders winning Basketball and Flag Football titles.

Sportsmanship Recipient #2 (Female)
Dana Palmer PharmD’12
As the Athletic Director the past two years for AST, Dana has shown great energy and excitement for intramural sports. She always makes sure that the ladies of AST are involved. Under her leadership and guidance AST won the 2008 Volleyball Championship. This past year AST lost in both the Soccer and Volleyball championship games however Dana displayed excellent sportsmanship in defeat. She congratulated the winning teams and still had the competitive drive to participate in other events. Dana conducts herself in a professional manner and is always upbeat and positive.

Sportsmanship Recipient #3 (Team)
Team Hitsticks
Since the majority of the team is graduating, the Hitsticks are a team that I will truly miss during intramural competition. The Hitsticks are second to none in class and sportsmanship. They have played each game with the heart and passion of true champions. They never once argued with an official or taunted the opposing team. More important they had fun and enjoyed every moment of participating in intramurals. They also won the 2008 Flag Football Championship and been too another. The Hitsticks consist of the following Steve Azar DPT’09, HS’09; Adam Fuline PharmD’09; Richard Cipoletti DPT’09, HS’09; Rick Yarznbowicz – DPT’10, Frank Staino DPT’10; Andy Azar DPT’11; and Andrew Coccia HS’09.

Each winner will receive plaques for this honor. In addition their photos will be posted on both the "Wall of Fame" in the ARC lobby and on our website.

The Department of Campus Recreation would like to thank all the intramural participants who play with good sportsmanship. Remember the intramural program is only as good as the students that participate. We are looking forward to an even better 2009-10 intramural season.