RCPD students, faculty, and supporters filled the Kellogg Center with inspiration and perseverance at the 27th Annual Awards and Appreciation Reception. The afternoon celebrated 39 years of ability and opportunity, honoring numerous achievements.
Five MSU students will receive recognition from the Athletes with Disabilities Network for their admirable accomplishments and activities. Each has excelled in athletics and been exemplary of the ability to succeed despite obstacles.
The 26th annual Awards and Appreciation Reception brought together students, their families and friends, supporting faculty and staff members, and the RCPD's generous donors to celebrate the year and prepare for even more success.
Melissa Ghislain, the 2009-2010 Katrina Tagget Fellow shares lessons she has learned during her time as a student at Michigan State. She highlights her past internships and urges her fellow students to take advantage of their time in college.
Katrina Tagget was an accomplished student, achieving academic excellence while balancing her service to others. In her memory, Katrina's family and friends established a generous fellowship to allow students to continue her legacy of service.
Katrina Tagget, a beloved RCPD student and mentor who passed away in September 2008, is memorialized by the caring contributions of the first Katrina Tagget Fellow, Jason Baumhover, in her name.
On April 17th, scholarships exceeding $48,000 were awarded to deserving students, while community and faculty members were recognized for accommodating them.