The Division of Student Affairs at Florida State University recently named the 2023 inductee class for the Torchbearer 100 program, including 17 student leaders from the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy.
Torchbearer 100 honors a diverse group of 100 students who have shown exceptional leadership during their collegiate careers.
Honorees were recognized for their notable impact within the FSU community, thanked for their leadership and legacy, and received a special Torchbearer 100 medallion to wear at commencement on April 25 during a celebration at the FSU Student Union.
Vice President for Student Affairs Amy Hecht thanked the honorees for the impact they’ve had at the university.
“The Torchbearer 100 is an opportunity for the university to recognize and thank students who have made a significant impact on campus and in the community,” Hecht said. “FSU’s incredible student life has been created and developed by students since our founding. We want to thank and honor those students who continue to build upon our tradition of leadership and service.”
A selection committee chose the 100 students who best exemplified the university’s core values: transformative daring, inspired excellence, dynamic inclusiveness, responsible stewardship and engaged community.
The 17 COSSPP honorees are listed by city, name, major(s) and graduation term and year:
- Mary Thomas, International Affairs and Public Relations, Spring 2023
Coral Springs, FL - Jason Puwalski, Political Science and Public Relations, Spring 2024
Fort Myers, FL - Bryan Gonzalez, Political Science and International Affairs, Spring 2023
Homestead, FL - Ansley Bilyeu, International Affairs, Spring 2023
Jacksonville, FL - Kai Garel, Political Science and Criminology, Spring 2023
Lake Worth, FL - Sahari Walker, Political Science and Criminal Justice, Spring 2023
Lakeland, FL - Karissa Huggins, Political Science and Criminology, Spring 2024
Lauderhill, FL - Amelia Isaacs, Political Science, Spring 2023
Miami, FL - Travis Waters Jr., Political Science, Spring 2023
Orlando, FL - Omer Turkomer, Political Science and International Affairs, Spring 2023
Sarasota, FL - Aidan Webster, Management and International Affairs, Fall 2023
Spring Hill FL - Adriana Nguyen, Public Relations and Political Science, Spring 2023
Spring Hill, FL - Gabriela Estrella, Public Health, Spring 2023
Tallahassee, FL - Arthi Solayappan, Political Science, Spring 2024
Tampa, FL - Rachelle Yombo, Political Science, Spring 2023
Washington, D.C. - Michelle Evangelista, International Affairs and Information Technology, Summer 2023
Honolulu, Hawaii - Danielle Basdekis, Political Science and Women’s Studies, Spring 2023
Oneonta, NY - Sheila Gomez Matias, International Affairs, Spring 2023
Lake Worth, FL
For more information, visit studentaffairs.fsu.edu/torchbearer-100.
