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The Athenian Awards is a Mount tradition held annually to honor and celebrate the amazing talents and contributions of our student leaders. Through their involvement in clubs and organizations, student government, and various other organizations this year, these students have demonstrated true leadership and are a living legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the mission of the university. We thank you for all you have done to contribute to student life at the Mount in support of your peers and the entire community.

Emerging Leader Award

Emerging Leader Awards recognize students who have exhibited leadership potential through their early involvement in the campus community. It is our hope that you will continue to develop yourselves as leaders during your time at the Mount.

Outstanding Leader

The Outstanding Leader award is given to students who have demonstrated leadership through their involvements and contributions to the campus community.  

Exemplary Leader

The Exemplary Leader award is given to graduating seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to leadership and embody the Four Core Principles of Mount Leads.

Community Student Ambassador Program

Founded in 1991, the Community Student Ambassador Program works with students, teachers, school counselors, and parents in the local community to provide information and support regarding higher education.

Joanna Gamarra, Manager
Melissa Hernandez, Manager

Karina Cruz, Variety Boys and Girls
Ariana Flores, Immaculate Conception
Kimberly Ganivet, Franklin High School
Priscilla Gonzalez, Sacred Heart High School
Angel Iwuoma, St. Mary’s Academy
Michelle Montiel, Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School
Angie Ramirez, Downtown Magnets High School
Janeet Rodriguez, Roosevelt High School

Leadership Scholar Program

The Leadership Scholar Program is a selective leadership development program that recognizes the leadership potential of individual students dedicated to making positive contributions to their campus, their community, and their personal lives through involvement, service, and leadership activities.

Orientation Leaders

Orientation Leaders are experienced students who volunteer to assist new students in their transition to the Mount. We thank them in advance for their work as we welcome the newest members of our Athenian community this summer.

Orientation Assistants: Pamela Aviles & Helen Umana

Student Activities Council

Student Activities Council (SAC) is a student-led organization responsible for campus-wide traditions at the Mount such as Dive-In Movie, Annual Tree Lighting, Spring Bash/Carnival, and Spirit Week.

Savannah Sanchez, Chair
Kathleen Perez, Executive Vice Chair
Joanna Gamarra, Administrative Vice Chair

Student Government Association

Student Government Association serves as the voice of the student body and work to make student-centered change on campus in collaboration with university officials.

2019-2020 Executive Board:
Angelica Crispin, President
Jessica Hernandez, Vice President of Administration
Marth Gonzalez, Executive Vice President

We are proud to announce the 2020-2021 Student Government Association:

2020-2021 Executive Board:
Helen Umana, President
Lauren Ingelmo, Vice President of Administration
Apekshya Nepal, Executive Vice President

2020-2021 Senators:
Astrid Godinez, Commuter Senator
Rashell Villator, Commuter Senator
Fabiola Garcia, General Senator
Erika Mckissick, General Senator
Nishat Salsabil, General Senator

2019-2020 Clubs & Organizations

Special recognition is given to each of the club and organization presidents for their hard work and dedication to their individual groups and members.  We thank them for their contributions to student life.

Evelyn Avila, Latinas Unidas (Chalon)
Pamela Aviles, Building Bridges Across Borders
Leti Beltran, Pi Theta Mu
Vania Bravo, Latinas Unidas (Doheny)
Diana Calderon, Psychology Club
Angelica Crispin, Student Government Association
Christina Curiel, Korean Culture Club
Esmeralda Gallegos, 国产传媒 League of Women Voters
Sam Garcia, Kappa Delta Chi
Talynn Glenn, ECO Club
Giselle Gutierrez, California Nursing Students' Association
Jessica Hernandez, 国产传媒 Women in Film & Media Club
Stephanie Hickman, Delta Mu Delta
Shirley Hodgen, Le Cercle Francophone
Kelsy Larios, Women in Science Health
Brytanya Le, Sakura Society
Justine Lozano, Accounting Association
Patricia Manigbas, Sakura Society
Amy Nguyen, Pangkat Pilipino
Jessica Ojeda, Alpha Tau Delta
Reena Palero, Na Pua O Ka 'Aina
Atziri Peña, Social Justice Club
Gabriella Quintanilla, Pi Gamma Mu
Carmen Ramos, Pi Gamma Mu
Savannah Sanchez, Alpha Tau Delta
Jasmine Siguenza, Business Club
Chidozie Umekwe-Odudu, National Society of Leadership and Success

Inter-Club Council Awards

The Inter-Club Council, comprised of 25 clubs and organizations presidents, presents four special awards to honor their peers. The winners of the following awards went above and beyond to put on great events and programs for the students at the Mount, particularly in what has been a very challenging academic year. These organizations will be honored with a plaque in the Women’s Leadership and Student Engagement office.

Organization of the Year – 国产传媒 Women in Film and Media
Most Collaborative Event – 国产传媒 Women in Film and Media
Most Creative Publicity – 国产传媒 Women in Film and Media
Most Original Program – I AM Festival hosted by Women in Film and Media

2019-2020 Faculty and Staff of the Year

Dr. Michelle Melendres
Faculty of the Year

Lisa Villa
Staff of the Year

Student Affairs

The following Student Affairs departments recognize student leaders who have made significant contributions to their departments and programs.

Campus Ministry

Lance Alviso, Sister Cecilia Louise Moore Award
Brenda Martinez. Sister Esther McCann Award
Daisy Cruz, Sister Esther McCann Award
Valerie Pena, Sister Teresita Espinosa Award
Daisy Cruz, Sister Teresita Espinosa Award

Sports and Wellness

Jorgia Young, Community Wellness Award
Fatima Hernandez, Community Wellness Award
Samantha Garcia, Sports & Wellness Leadership Award
Samantha Vasquez, Sports & Wellness Leadership Award
Martha Gonzalez, Sports & Wellness Leadership Award
Andie Lopez, Sports & Wellness Leadership Award
Katelyn Rodriguez, Sports & Wellness Leadership Award
Jennifer Carrillo, Sports & Wellness Leadership Award
Samantha De La Torre, Sports & Wellness Leadership Award
Estrella Lobos, Sports & Wellness Leadership Award
Isabella Solano, Sports & Wellness Leadership Award
Ashley Tovar, Sports & Wellness Leadership Award
Celeste Juraez, Leadership in Sports Award
Julia Aquino, Leadership in Sports Award
Pamela Aviles, Leadership in Sports Award
Valery Garcia, Leadership in Sports Award
Samantha Vasquez, Leadership in Sports Award