CourtesyThe Student Ambassador Society (SAS) at Wichita State University recently held its annual Senior Sendoff to celebrate the accomplishments of its members and recognize outgoing seniors.
SAS is an organization of outstanding student volunteers who work alongside the WSU Office of Admissions in recruitment efforts and programs. The group was founded 10 years ago with students known for their willingness to volunteer.
The "most outstanding new member" award winners at the event were:
- Kyle Baldwin, freshman, sport management
- Kaylee Ball, freshman, international studies
- Lara Brockway, freshman, marketing
SAS also honored the following graduating seniors:
- Tabitha Asher, Maize
- Sarah Bergley, Douglass
- Drew Bonner, Maize
- Andrew Calderwood, Wichita
- Matthew Conklin, Winfield
- Emma Crabtree, Wichita
- Katelyn Doherty, Overland Park
- Sheradin Fabrizius, Wilson
- Nick French, Andover
- Jordan Haas, Andover
- Angie Hobbs, Hutchinson
- Lauren Berry, Wichita
- Catherine Klunder, Wichita
- Erica Klunder, Wichita
- Taylor Mayfield, Valley Center
- Carmen Ramirez, Andover
- Ryan Schrader, Andover
- Bekah Streck, Norton
- Nathan Templon, Wichita
- Megan Word, McPherson
- Ahmad Yassine, Wichita
The SAS graduating seniors have dedicated many hours to recruiting the next generation of Shockers at Wichita State. Many of them are taking the next step in their education, including law school, medical school and graduate programs in social work, physical therapy and audiology. Others will be starting careers in business and education. SAS continues to recruit the best and brightest ambassadors to share their Shocker experiences with prospective students, alumni and donors.
Leslie Bounous serves as the group’s advisor, with assistance from Sheelu Surender and Bobby Gandu.