Each year St. Mary's University recognizes a select group of students who exemplify the leadership ideals of scholarship and service as expressed in the mission of the university through the Presidential Award. Recipients of the Presidential Award not only are dedicated to the mission of St. Mary's University, but make a difference in their communities. Recipients are nominated by faculty and staff and are selected by a committee of staff, faculty and administration.

Presidential Award Recipients 2012

Stephanie Annor
Hometown: Houston
Major: Biology
Future Plans: Pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Jaclyn Yvette Bermudez
Hometown: El Paso
Major: Biology
Future Plans: Pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Lidia Ceniceros
Hometown: Phoenix
Major(s): International Business and Marketing
Future Plans: Pursuing an MBA with a marketing concentration.

Lorna V. Cruz
Hometown: San Pedro sula, Honduras
Major: Marketing
Future Plans: Gaining work experience in San Antonio in ther fields of communications and marketing.

Jose Emmanuel Galvan
Hometown: Laredo
Major: Law
Future Plans: Becoming licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and working as a criminal defense attorney.

Christine Nguyen Khong
Hometown: Arginton
Major: Biology
Future Plans: Becoming a medical doctor and serving underprivileged areas

Wendy Denisse Martinez
Hometown: Litchfiled Park, Arizona
Major: Marketing and Corporate Finance
Future Plans: Working with the Youth Leadership Institute, and pursuing a master's in educational leadership with a specialization in student affairs

Francine Masso
Hometown: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Major: Corporate Financial Management and International Business
Future Plans: Relocating to Florida and working for Lambert Advisory.

Kristyn Mathewson
Hometown: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Major(s): Biology and Sports Science
Future Plans: Pursuing a Master of Science in Medical Sciences at the University of North Texas and eventually obtaining a Doctor of Medicine to become an emergency medicine physician.

Andrew Menezes
Hometown: Kingwood
Major: Biology
Future Plans: I will be attending Medical School.

Jenna Monette Reblin
Hometown: Round Rock
Major(s): Law
Future Plans: Focus on family and criminal law

Livia Spilotro
Hometown: Georgetown
Major(s): Political Science
Future Plans: Fulfill a Post-Graduate Service program with Amate House, Archdiocese of Chicago.

Lynzee Lydia Villafranca
Hometown: Victoria
Major: English Literature and Language with Teacher Certification
Future Plans:I plan to serve as a 2012-2014 Teach for America Corps Member here in San Antonio.

Sara J. Wilkinson
Hometown: Corpus Christi
Major: Accounting
Future Plans: I plan on pursuing a CPA certification while working in the SEC Reporting department of Tesoro Corporation.