Courtney Ross Receives Skookum Award at Western New England University

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(L-R) President of the Alumni Association Mike Coffey, Courtney Ross, and University President Anthony S. Caprio

SPRINGFIELD, MA (11/30/2012)(readMedia)-- Courtney Ross of Nahsua, NH, was recently named a recipient of the Skookum Award, an honor presented by Western New England University's Alumni Association. The Skookum is awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in all their endeavors: academics, co-curricular activities, sports, and community service. "Skookum" is the Native American Chinook Indian word meaning "excellence." Ross was one of 15 outstanding senior students to receive the award during the University's Homecoming Weekend.

Majoring in Electrical Engineering, Ross is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta and Mortar Board honor societies. Within Mortar Board, she serves as fundraising chairperson. In addition, she is a First Year Seminar Assistant, Open House Associate, Orientation Group Leader, and Transfer Student Mentor. She serves on the Student Senate and currently is the Senior Class Representative and the Legislative Committee Chairperson. For the fourth year in a row, Ross is also a member of the Institute of Electrical/Electronic Engineers and Society of Women Engineers. In addition to academics and other involvements on campus, Ross was a member of the Western New England University women's soccer team and participated in the Student Athletic Advisory Committee.