A day before their Sunday, May 12 Commencement, a select number of exemplary students were honored with the institution’s Crown and Shield Award during a luncheon with their families and institution administrators.
The Crown and Shield Award is a tradition at Assumption, celebrated since 1952. The award
was established as a result of students appealing to the administration to develop a special recognition for outstanding seniors. The crown and the shield exist as key icons in the institution seal.
“Crown and Shield recipients, your families are very proud of you today, and they have the right to be proud,” Catherine WoodBrooks, Ph.D., the former vice president of student affairs, shared during the luncheon. “You have been selected as the outstanding student leaders in the Class of 2019, a designation afforded to only three percent of the graduating class. It should be noted that many of you also lead through service to others and have experienced the joy of giving that will undoubtedly continue throughout your lives.”
Those recognized with this award have demonstrated outstanding leadership and participated in selfless service to the institution throughout their four years of study. Students are recognized members of the Assumption community who have protected (shield) and furthered (crown) the interests of the student body and the institution in the various areas of leadership and community service to students and others.
