EVENTS AWARDS NIGHT
For the first time ever, SDC Awards Night took place outside in the warm San Diego weather, beneath the starry sky. A red carpet welcomed guests to Emcees, Pete Goodman, Operations Manager and Tim Almeda, Resident Assistant, who kept the crowd amused with their wit. Several students performed different musical numbers to add to the excitement of the night. Each department acknowledged various students for their commitment to academic success in their various fields. Some highlights from the night include: Jermani Stewart winning the Matt Krause award, exemplifying what it means to be an athlete on and off the field; Sam Porges was awarded with the Bible Achievement Award; Michael Elm was honored for his leadership on the Flight Team, and Blandy Castro was named the new Flight Team Captain for the 2014-2015 school year; Alyssa Triana, Heather Servin, and Ruben Calderon were awarded for being outstanding graduates in the Business, Education, and Kinesiology departments. Respectively, the Psychology department recognized Mary Hose and Trish Guinn for academic excellence, and Biolgy awards were given to Joe Downing and Miriam Cardenas. The Communication Department had the privilege of announcing this year’s Valedictorian, Derek Dickerson, with the History Department awarding Luke Johnson as the Junior Color Bearer. The evening ended with the announcement of the prestigious President’s Award and Heritage Awards. The President’s Award honors an outstanding male and female junior student for their involvement in the campus community and their overall contribution to the College mission and purpose. The two winners were Kevin Brandt and Laura-Beth Gathman. The Heritage Award is given to a male and female senior who represent SDC in an exceptional manner, exemplifying the highest standards of excellence in academics and character. The winners of the Heritage Award went to Michael Elm and Rio Davis. 9