Faculty, staff, and students gathered on April 9 to celebrate excellence at the 海角论坛 School of Dentistry's annual Student Council Awards Banquet. Student Council President Grace Hoffman and Vice President Torin Flanigan led the evening, with opening remarks delivered by Dean Paul Luepke. Awards were presented by Student Council representatives from each class, recognizing individuals whose contributions have made a meaningful impact on the school community.
Richie Bigham, assistant dean for student programs, presented the Dr. John Killip Student Leadership Award and closed the program by reflecting on the shared qualities demonstrated by this year's honorees — collaboration, professionalism, encouragement, dedication, resilience, and a deep commitment to supporting others. Together, the recipients embody the values that strengthen the School of Dentistry and advance its mission.
DH Class of 2027 Clinic Faculty of the Year — Professor Louise Davis Lecturer of the Year — Professor Julie Sutton Staff of the Year — Tammy Woods Student of the Year — Katherine Vejil
DH Class of 2026 Clinic Faculty of the Year — Dr. Kim Bray Lecturer of the Year — Professor Tanya Villapando Mitchell Rotation Faculty of the Year — Professor Tamra Hoffman Student of the Year — Arbyanna Lewis
DDS Class of 2029 Clinic Faculty of the Year — Dr. Eric Gottman Lecturer of the Year — Dr. Maria Cole Staff of the Year — Officer David Lucas Student of the Year — Sina Omura
DDS Class of 2028 Clinic Faculty of the Year — Dr. Melanie Beck Lecturer of the Year — Dr. Michelle Briner Staff of the Year — Richard Elliot Student of the Year — Liz Thompson
DDS Class of 2027 Team 1 Faculty of the Year — Dr. Harlan Hassen Team 2 Faculty of the Year — Dr. David Platt Team 3 Faculty of the Year — Dr. Wendy Weimer Rotation Staff of the Year — Tammy Woods Staff of the Year — Migel Guzman Student of the Year — Tabitha Vollmer
DDS Class of 2026 Team 1 Faculty of the Year — Dr. Gustavo Leal Team 2 Faculty of the Year — Dr. David Platt Team 3 Faculty of the Year — Dr. Wendy Weimer Rotation Faculty of the Year — Dr. Solon Kao Staff of the Year — Amy Noyas-Jones Student of the Year — Michael Luong
The Dr. John Killip Student Leadership Award was presented to fourth-year dental student Michael Luong in recognition of his exceptional leadership, service to others, and sustained involvement in the School of Dentistry community.
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