d'mensions D'Youville college Journal august 2o11

vocationRichard L. Hanaburgh ’11, president of the Student Association, openedD’Youville’s Honors Convocation on March 2, 2011, at Kleinhan’s MusicHall. More than 600 students, family and friends attended the event,which is designed to honor students for their academic achievement.Dr. J. Efrain Martinez, superintendent of the Charter School forApplied Technologies was the guest speaker. Dr. Martinez remindedthe students that their real purpose in earning a degree was tobenefit the community just as St. Marguerite d’Youville did. “Youare to manifest the glory of God! As we let our light shine wegive others the right to do so, too,” he stated.Sister Denise A. Roche, GNSH, PhD, College president, conferredthe D’Youville Medal on Eury Santana for his outstandingacademic achievement and exceptional participationin the life of the College through loyalty andservice.The St. Catherine of Alexandria Medal was awardedjointly to Jordan Vokes and Tylor Vaillancourt. Bothyoung men excel as scholars and their participationin college activities is outstanding.The Lee Conroy Higgins Award was presentedto Daniel Glover, student-athlete, who has demonstratedhis caring nature in both the classroomand on the playing field.Guest speakerDr. J. Efrain Martinezurged the students,“With faith and fireyou can do greatthings. Follow yourinner confidence tosucceed and don’tlisten to outsidevoices.”Amy Beetow, who returned to college laterin life, presented the student reflection.Amy felt uneasiness about disruptingher life, her husband’s life and herfour children’s. But she did! Andnow she is filled with gratitude andsaid, “At D’Youville we learn tolead. You have helped me to honemy leadership skills and haveallowed me to lead in lifechangingprojects.”Linda Moretti, directorof human resources,gave the benediction,closing the service.For the first time in D’Youville’s history, all the named awards were garnered by young men. Left to right: The St. Catherine ofAlexandria Medal, jointly awarded to Tyler Vaillancourt and Jordan Vokes; the D’Youville Medal, Eury Santana; and the Lee ConroyHiggins Award, Daniel Glover.alumni.dyouville.edu 5