Jonathan Lee Rybka '02
B.A., History and Education; Harriman, Tenn.
Shepardson Scholarship for American History; Department of History Fellow; Dean's List; Phi Society (First-Year Student Honor Society); History Honorary; Education Honorary; Young Scholar Program; University Student Body President; Campus Affairs Council - Chair; Denison Television Network - Co-Founder and Business Director; Denison Racquetball Club - Co-Founder and President; First Presbyterian Church of Granville - Student Intern and Confirmation Class Teacher; Denison Campus Governance Association Academics Committee - Founder and Chair; Denison Campus Governance Association Executive Committee - Chair; Office of Academic Support - Tutor; LeaderShape Institute.
Supporting comments: "I have rarely seen a student so willing to lend a hand whenever and wherever needed, and to do so with such effective leadership skills as Jon has; he has also won praise for his leadership activities from the area teachers in whose classrooms he has completed field experience; we have seen a different sort of student leader in Jon; he has experienced a move from wanting to be the traditional hierarchical leader to being a leader who helps people come together, find common ground, and get something donehe is an enthusiastic, energetic, caring person who, at all times, has displayed the highest level of integrity; Jon has been a highly visible leader as president of DCGA, bringing energy, vision and commitment to that role; he is outgoing, poised, enthusiastic; Jon reached out to our entering students and their parents during June Orientation, making them feel very welcome and supported through this transitional moment."

