Eighty-four students at Southern Maine Community College were recognized at a reception for their contributions to student organizations, clubs, activities, and campus leadership. The reception honored students involved with student government, honor societies, and groups that help build the campus community. Two new awards, Program of the Year and Student Organization of the Year, were given to the Veteran's Club and Gaming Club respectively for their impact on campus. The Veteran's Club held impactful events for Veteran's Week that paid tribute to those lost in service. The Gaming Club has grown rapidly and provides a supportive community for students through gaming.

1. Congratulations on Recognition
Wednesday, May 1st, was the 2013 Student Leader Recognition Reception, hosted by Shane Long,
Director of Student Development & Engagement. Honored guests included Southern Maine Community
College President: Ron Cantor, Acting Dean of Students: Tiffanie Bentley, and Dean of Effectiveness &
Engagement: KayleneWaindle.
Eighty-four (84!) student recognition certificates were awarded during the reception. Students were
recognized for participating in student government, clubs, activities, honor society, and organizations
that help build a strong campus community.
Leader of the Pack is a program to highlight and recognize student leaders at SMCC. Recipients are
student leaders from organizations, athletic teams, tutors, students participating in community
service, Resident Assistants, employed in an office on campus or any other role on campus.
Congratulations to the 2013 recipients:
Nasim Arborio: Business Club
Hazel Jane Subong: Midcoast Club
Stephen Lankford: Business Club
Codi Potter: Business Club
Molly Dicentes: Business Club
Sebastin Lopez: Business Club
Ashley Black: Theater Club
Thomas Sharp: Veterans Club
Lise Nichols: Nursing Club
Todd Frederick: Phi Theta Kappa
Kyle Snyder: Student Senate
Dawn Smith: CeSIL Office
WendelinChoineire: CeSIL Office
Program of the Year and Student Organization of the Year are two new categories that have been
added to our student recognition awards. Please join us in congratulating our inaugural winners: SMCC's
Veteran's Club as the inaugural winner of Program of the Year and The Gaming Club as Student
Organization of the Year.
In November of 2012, the Veteran's Club hosted several events during Veteran's Week. The week
started with a fellow veterans and supporters, the celebration was especially moving as Prisoners of
War and those who have gone Missing in Action were recognized. This recognition carried on to campus
with a POW/MIA flag raising ceremony at the center of the South Portland campus. Representatives
from World War II through each war and conflict (including present day) passed the flag in memory of
those we have lost. It was a week filled with support and information.
The Gaming Club has been one of the fastest growing organization on campus this school year. Through
the camaraderie of the students, it's maintained a friendly and enjoyable environment for anyone who
has participated. Not only do students gather together to play games, they build friendships and help
each other through tough spots in their lives by providing a friendly escape through games with friends.
Please join us in congratulating the students and organizations that build a strong community for
Southern Maine Community College.