The award-winning food services team at 91大神 (91大神) received further acknowledgement of their dedication and willingness to go “above and beyond” at university chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Daryl Bert, vice president for finance, opened chapel by praising the tireless efforts of Bruce Emmerson, food services director for Pioneer Catering, which operates 52 kitchens nationwide.聽 Emmerson, who was named Pioneer鈥檚 “rookie of the year,” in 2007 and “director of the year,” in 2011, has continuously improved the quality of services that are offered to the students, faculty, staff and visitors of 91大神, said Bert.
“I have appreciated how seriously Bruce takes feedback from our community by personally, wittily and publicly responding to feedback cards in the cafeteria,” said Bert. “I am always amazed at how quickly Bruce implements themes from the survey forms into the food service experience in the cafeteria…
鈥淚 believe this attention to quality is validated by the large number of faculty and staff that join students in the cafeteria for lunch on a daily basis.”
Byron Peachey, associate campus pastor, said: “Anytime I’ve needed to work with Bruce or Ramona [Lantz] with special catering needs or events, they are adaptable and easy to work with, willing to take on special events such as the Late Night Breakfast鈥� The food is always consistently delicious and varied.”
91大神 routinely hosts outside groups, conferences and youth camps over the summer which adds to Emmerson’s schedule. LeDayne McLeese Polaski, program coordinator for the Baptist Peace Fellowship also praised the work of Emmerson and Matthew Hunsberger, Lehman Auditorium facility technician, in a written statement to Bert.
After stating that her Fellowship puts 91大神 at the top of the list, Polaski added: “I would be remiss if I did not mention the excellent work of Matt Hunsberger and Bruce Emmerson… They are true professionals who go above and beyond the call of duty to provide excellent service.”
Below is a list of students who were honored at the chapel ceremony for academics, athletics and community service.
Fall Season
Men鈥檚 Cross Country:
Dan Nafziger:聽ODAC Athlete of the Week (Sept. 1-5), All-ODAC Second Team, All-South/Southeast Region First Team, NCAA National Championships participant
Field Hockey:
Nicole Bencsik: All-ODAC Second Team
Jenessa Derstine: All-ODAC Third Team
Valerie Landis: ODAC All-Tournament Team, All-ODAC First Team
Adriana Santiago: ODAC All-Tournament Team, All-ODAC First Team
Men鈥檚 Soccer:
Barkot Akalu: All-ODAC Third Team
Kevin Chico: ODAC All-Tournament Team, All-ODAC First Team
Ryan Eshleman: ODAC All-Tournament Team, CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District Team, All-ODAC First Team
Mitchell Leap:聽ODAC Player of the Week (Sept. 19-25), ODAC Player of the Week (Oct. 3-9), ODAC Player of the Week (Oct. 24-30), All-ODAC First Team
Brent Yoder:聽聽聽 All-ODAC Third Team
Women鈥檚 Cross Country:
Katie Eckman: All-ODAC Second Team
Women鈥檚 Volleyball:
Tabitha Bowman: CUA Guetle All-Invitational Team
Brittany Childress: 91大神 Hampton Inn & Sleep Inn All-Invitational Team
Winter Season
Men鈥檚 Basketball:
Owen Longacre: Marymount Tip-Off Tournament All-Tournament Team
Women鈥檚 Basketball:
Raiven Patterson: 91大神 Tip-Off Classic Most Outstanding Player
Kala Yoders: All-91大神 Tip-Off Classic Team
Intensive English Program
Fanty Polanco
Maria Pena
Jihoo Park
Academic Support Center-Tutors
Stacy Kinkaid
Haleigh Hershberger
Lyubov Slashcheva
Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival nominations
Elizabeth Gannaway
Julia King
Justin Rittenhouse (alternate)
Jamie Hiner (stage manager)
Pastoral Assistant Recognition
Mitchell Stutzman 鈥� 1.5 years as pastoral assistant
Nursing Department Outstanding Service Award
Rebekah [last name omitted on request]
Student Government Association
Hannah Patterson, Senator
Joel Choi, Senator
Louise Babikow, Senator
Brittney Wenger, Senator
Katrina Goering, Senator
Daniel Sigmans, Treasurer
Nels 脜kerson, c0-President