RISE First Year Shining Stars
First-year students (freshmen) who embody the mission of RISE can earn this award.
During their short time in the RISE Program, these annual award winners have become bright shining lights in the program who will be influential members in shaping the future of RISE.
Award Recipients
2019
Olivia Francis
2018
Christopher Mathis Gentry Elizabeth Madison Akua Brown Deanna Louisa Wiafe Sydney Dubose2017
Edenis Augustin Deanna Moore Josette Quezada Chetachukwa Eze Jeffrey Onyeador2016
Warren Austin Anika Jones Lauryn Hood Alexis Whitaker Kyle Wyche Khadijah Adamu Jocelyne Paul2015
Khadijah Adamu Uzoma Ahiarakwe Brandon Bennett Gary Bryant, Jr. Lauren Hall Magalie Kalukula Hager Mohamedein Ogechukwu Opaigbeogu Julian Rowe Maya Thomas Brianna Williams Kayla Williams
2014
Osaretin Igbedion
Charles Ireland
Matilda Izevbigie
Herlide Joseph
Kazuki Mollenthiel
Kanyonsola Oduntan
Brianna Wilkins
2013
Geard Fossett
Francis Ogbonna
Stever Dutervil
Brandon Scott
Joseph-Emery Kouaho
2012
Sterling Bowers
Mya Hogan
Denzel Massey
Oluyinka Olutoye
Oyeronke Oyebode
Amira Soubiane
Jeremiah Strawbridge
Kevin Ukaegbu
2011
Pearl Eni
Kara Henderson
Huron Hill III
Iman McAllister
Tosen Nwadei
2010
Jasmin Braddock
Alexandria Johnson
Oyekemi Oyebode
Derrik Ward
Desiree White
Chaunda Wilson