April 26, 2002 - Leadership Banquet
The leadership banquet, held on April 26, 2002, was a great way to say goodbye to friends before moving on.
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Marcia Delia and SGA President Drew Lavenberg share a goodbye.

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Several SGA members give a parting gift to their President. From left to right: Regina Fetterolf, Jayneel Patel, Amy Frizzell, Ashley Martin, Bridget Daly, and Ninad Pendharkar.

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Another view of the award presentation to Drew Lavenberg.

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Yet another view of Drew's award presentation.

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Public Relations Officer Chris Brown congratulates Marcia Delia on her award.

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Carol DeBunda is congratulated by Laura Lindsey.

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Kristina Amodei, Drew Lavenberg, Ninad Pendharkar, and another woman stand respectfully as they are honored.

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LUB President Kristina Amodei congratulates advisor Jason Bozzone, in what would prove to be his final Leadership Banquet.

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Public Relations Officer Chris Brown inaugurates Public Relations Officer-Elect Steve Sokolowski.

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Another view of Steve Sokolowski being inaugurated by Chris Brown.

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Amy Frizzell was next inaugurated by then-Secretary Regina Fetterolf.

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Ashley Martin can't stop laughing as she is inaugurated as Treasurer by Luis Ruiz-Alomar.

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Bridget Daly was all business, as usual, as Vice President Ninad Pendharkar administered the oath of office.

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Bridget has a few words to say during the ceremony.

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Finally, the highlight of the evening occurred when Ninad Pendharkar ascended to the school's highest student position.

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SGA President Ninad Pendharkar and former President Drew Lavenberg shake hands.

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The 2002-2003 SGA Executive Board.

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The SGA Executive Board, from another angle.

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The SGA Executive Board, from another angle.

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The 2001-2002 Lares Union Board. From left to right: Ninad Pendharkar, Jason Bozzone, Kristina Amodei, Danielle DeNato, Marc Freilich, Jackie Egitto, and Jayneel Patel.

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"Dirty" Dane Zdunowski wears a Spring Fling tie-dye T-Shirt and waits outside the banquet room before the event starts.

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Dane's t-shirt was a sharp contrast from the suits and ties the other men attending the banquet wore.

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The banquet room was all set up, with sunlight streaming through the windows.

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Luis Ruiz-Alomar sets up the Student Life laptop to show the annual slideshow.

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From left to right: Regina Fetterolf, Ashley Martin, Jackie Egitto, Kristina Amodei, and Bridget Daly.

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Jayneel Patel poses with his two girls: Jackie Egitto and Kristina Amodei.

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Regina Fetterolf and Tim Gray are having a grand old time.

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Krishna Mehta, Soroosh Hashemi, and Bob Barton enjoy the atmosphere before the start of the banquet.

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The Student Affairs staff of 106 Sutherland certainly enjoyed the evening. From left to right: (top) Marcia Delia, Carol Debunda, and Ashley Anthony, (bottom) Jason Bozonne, Beth Segal, and Debbie Meditz.

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Dr. Bob McCaig, Director of Enrollment Management and Retention, shares his wisdom with the Anderson twins.

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Laura Lindsey with Shawn and Scott Anderson.

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Amy Frizzell was the master of ceremonies and the head of the Leadership Banquet committee, while Ninad Pendharkar also introduced speakers.

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Council of Commonwealth Student Governments President Michael Cooper was the keynote speaker.

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The awards began promptly after dinner.

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Danielle DeNato was one of the first to be recognized.

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Laura Lindsey had the privilege of presenting for the Lion Ambassadors. Here, Shawn and Scott Anderson receive Departing Leader awards.

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Not all of the awards were serious, as a laughing Danielle DeNato demonstrates here.

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Drew Lavenberg, of course, presented the returning and departing leader awards for the Student Government Association.

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Bridget Daly received the Returning Leader award, presented by SGA President Drew Lavenberg.

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Secretary Regina Fetterolf was the recipient of the Departing Leader award.

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Lisa Morris recognized Peer Assistants at the banquet as well.

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Jayneel Patel, dressed in a full ROTC uniform, is recognized.

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The SGA Special Citation awards are presented to people who helped make the Student Government Association's job easier during the year. Bob Barton received an award in both 2002 and 2003.

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Tracy Garnick was also recognized in both 2002 and 2003.

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Wanetta Krupp was awarded a special Citation in 2002 and 2003 as well.