Via Maryland Today / By Maryland Today Staff
Twenty graduating seniors who have shined inside and beyond the classroom will be honored this week as the 2021 Maryland Medallion Society, which also makes them finalists for the University of Maryland Model Citizenship Prize and the Wilson H. Elkins Award.
The Citizenship Prize goes to two students who have most nearly typified the model citizen and have contributed significantly to the general advancement of the university’s interests, while the Elkins Award honors a Terp who displayed outstanding involvement and leadership in campus activities, and who contributed significantly to the general advancement of student affairs.
"The members of the Maryland Medallion Society are exemplars of the true Terrapin spirit—they are community organizers, consensus builders, servant leaders and caregivers," said Vice President for Student Affairs Patty Perillo. "They and so many other student leaders across campus are what make our campus, our community and this university so special."
The Division of Student Affairs will announce the winners at noon Friday on the awards website. Other award recipients will be highlighted throughout the week.
SPP finalists are:
Megan Berry, a pre-med student from Annapolis, Md., studying biological sciences with a minor in public leadership. She sought out mentorship roles and promoted inclusive and supportive communities through her involvement on campus. Berry aspires to attend medical school and pursue a career as a physician.
Emily Brothman, an elementary education major with a minor in public leadership. She spent her time at UMD as a tour guide, orientation adviser and co-president of Terps Against Hunger. She looks forward to continuing her work with students as a teacher in Montgomery County this fall.
Alysa Conway, a government and politics and public policy double major from Perryville, Md. She was a member of Mortar Board, director of academic affairs for the Student Government Association, vice president for Delta Alpha Pi and member of Kappa Omega Alpha.
Kayla Foster, a public health science major and sustainability studies minor from Bowie, Md. Kayla is involved in the MLEAD Program, Gemstone program in the Honors College, Petey Greene Program and RecWell. She plans to apply her passion for wellness and health equity to nonprofit work before pursuing her M.D. and M.P.H.