Jenna Swartz Named Outstanding Student by Western New England College Alumni Association

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(L-R) Alumni Association President Mike Coffey, Jenna Swartz, and College President Anthony S. Caprio

SPRINGFIELD, MA (12/15/2010)(readMedia)-- Jenna Swartz of Wenham, MA, was recently named a recipient of the Skookum Award, an honor presented by Western New England College'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." Swartz was one of 16 outstanding senior students to be honored during the college's Homecoming.

Swartz is a business management major with a minor in psychology. Throughout her college career, she has been active in the Residence Hall Association, including serving as the National Communications Coordinator. She also serves as president of the Gay-Straight Alliance on campus. She plans to pursue a master's degree in higher education, specializing in student affairs or student personnel.