Spirit of the Billiken Honorees Announced
01/25/2019
The Office of Alumni Engagement has recognized 18 students as the Spirit of the Billiken Class of 2019. This year’s class of outstanding students, along with their mentors, will be honored at a special awards ceremony on Saturday, March 23.
In honor of the 1818 founding of Saint Louis University, the Office of Alumni Engagement created the Spirit of the Billiken Senior Recognition Program, which recognizes eighteen students who are in their final year of study and are committed to being proud and dedicated alumni of Saint Louis University. These students represent what it means to be a Billiken, and excel in all of the following areas: Academics, leadership, community service, commitment to Saint Louis University, and dedication to “living the mission” after graduation.
Spirit of the Billiken Class of 2019
- Maya Abrahamian of St. Louis, MO (Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business)
- Bezawit Alemu of Addis Adaba, Ethiopia (Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology)
- Austin Armstrong of Lake Jackson, Texas (College of Arts and Sciences)
- Esther Chinwuko of Sikeston, MO (Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology)
- Beatrice Connaghan of St. Louis, MO (College of Arts and Sciences)
- Hile Ermias of St. Louis, MO (College for Public Health and Social Justice)
- Douglas Fritz of Hazelwood, MO (College of Arts and Sciences)
- Conner Gibson of Barrington, IL (School of Nursing)
- Samantha Kiss of Streamwood, IL (College of Arts and Sciences)
- Jacob Linomaz of St. Louis, MO (College for Public Health and Social Justice)
- Katlyn Martin of La Vista, NE (College of Arts and Sciences)
- Awais Paracha of Ashburn, VA (College of Arts and Sciences)
- Neej Patel of Northville, MI (College for Public Health and Social Justice)
- Puja Patel of Edwardsville, IL (College for Public Health and Social Justice)
- Clare Schrodt of Louisville, KY (College of Arts and Sciences)
- George Tharp of Jefferson City, MO (College for Public Health and Social Justice)
- Meredith Walker of Pittsburgh, PA (Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology)
- Mana Yacim of Jefferson City, MO (Doisy College of Health Sciences)