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CONTACT: Dorene Leninger/Felicia M. Barela, 505-277-5299 April 28, 2008 Fitzpatrick and Jeantete Receive UNM's Clauve Outstanding Senior Award
Fitzpatrick, a native of Taos, NM is the daughter of Mary Burke, Jerry Runge and Michael Fitzpatrick. She is a graduate of Taos High School and will earn her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biochemistry. Fitzpatrick has established herself as an exceptional student and leader through a variety of activities, both on and off campus. She has served as the President and Founder of the International Medical Delegation, a UNM Pre Medical Organization volunteer and member, and an Alpha Epsilon Delta Honors Pre Medical Organization. Since fall 2004, she has also participated in the UNM Mountaineering Club. As an International Partnership for Service exchange student, Fitzpatrick traveled to Guayaquil, Equador, has researched Field Ethno biology in Costa Rica and Ecology in Wyoming. She has also volunteered her time at St. Martin’s Hospitality Center and Homeless Shelter, Big Brothers Big Sisters and at Presbyterian Hospital and Hospice, NYU Global Health Conference, Blackpool Marathon, Community Against Violence and Holy Cross Hospital. Making UNM Dean’s List every semester at UNM, Fitzpatrick has received a variety of scholarships and honors, including UNM’s Honors Program Certificate of High Achievement, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Phi Kappa Phi. Jeantete, a native of Taos, NM, is the son of Henry and Imelda Jeantete. Like Fitzpatrick, Jeantete is a also a graduate of Taos High School and will earn his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in History and English when he graduates from the University Honor’s Program. Jeantete has focused his time at UNM on academics, campus involvement, and community service, which was inspired by his brother Enrico P. Jeantete’s similar contributions to UNM. Jeantete is the Colleges Against Cancer President and Founder, Relay for Life UNM Chairperson, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Vice President External and an ASUNM Senate Clerk. In addition, Jeantete has served as the ASUNM Senator, Outreach and Appointments Committee Chair, Lobby Committee Senate Representative, Lobo Cash Ad-Hoc Committee Chair, and a Recreational Services Advisory Board member. Off campus, he has served as the Colleges Against Cancer National Leadership Team Training Chairperson, and an American Cancer Society Great West Division Youth Task Force Member. Jeantete has gained experience in the United States Senate Congressional Internship Program, as an intern in the office of Senator Pete V. Domenici. A regular on the Dean’s List since Fall 2004, Jeantete has received the Lena Clauve Mortar Board Alumni Scholarship and several academic honors, such as the University Honor’s Program, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key Honor Society and Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Jeantete has shared his knowledge as a College Enrichment Program Educational mentor and tutor. In addition, Jeantete has worked on photograph publication for Scribendi, served as 2007 UNM Homecoming King. The Clauve Award is presented to senior students who have performed well academically and made significant contributions to the general welfare of the campus community through their involvement in student organizations and activities. Fitzpatrick and Jeantete, along with three other Clauve Outstanding Senior Award recipients were good company at the ceremony as they shared the stage with over 30 other students honored for their excellence in education and community service. Congratulations to this entire group of students who makes UNM proud! |
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