Throughout the academic year EOP recognizes several of its first-year students as “Featured First Years.” The EOP staff accepts all nominations and selections are based on any special achievements and/or contributions of the nominee. Students’ pictures with their personal reflections of Fredonia and EOP are posted on E
DP’s Featured First-Year board and students receive a FSA gift card. The EOP staff makes the final selection. Featured First Years were initiated in fall 2011.
What makes a Featured First Year?
- JEWEL leadership award
- Being on the Dean’s List
- Community service (such as Community Blood Bank, Fall Sweep, Boys & Girls Club, etc.)
- Performing in a campus production
- Helping EOP
- etc.
2017-18 Featured First-Years:
Wesley Cruz, Asha Knight, Kevin Matos, DeQuan Williams,
Abdullah Yusuf
2015-16 Featured First-Years:
Tommy Linares, Esther Hidalgo, Briannie Garbey, Edward Santos,
Coral Dentice
2014-15 Featured First-Years:
Geraldo Celeste, Cristi Paulino, Mary Kay Taylor, Natselyne Peralta,
Wascar Almonte, Dontae Matthews, Jamichael Frazier
2013-14 Featured First-Years:
De’Sean Cruz, Danielle Dean, Shayla Lipscomb,
Amanda Gusmano, Eduvijez Sanchez
2012-13 Featured First-Years:
Sharrell Halley, Nia Drummond, Cassidy Fritsch
Jennifer Garcia, Emmanuel Guzman, Tieliek Curry
2011-12 Featured First-Years:
Rachael James, Briana Lawall, Glenn Hillman,
Luisa Bonilla, Johnathan Sales, Benjamin Soto-Soto