Kelly McKay '03

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B.A., Environmental Studies and Biology; Lima, N.Y.

Department of Biology - Greenhouse Assistant, Teaching Assistant; Student Activities Council - Chairperson of Concerts; Rugby Club - President, Tournament Chairperson; H.O.P.E. (Help Our Planet Earth); Senior Gift Committee; Peer Advisory Network; Anti-Racist Action; Licking River Roundup; D-Day Committee; Leadership and Co-Curricular Activities Panel.

Supporting comments: "As women's rugby club president, the club has grown and become more competitive under her leadership. During her time at Denison, Kelly has exhibited outstanding maturity and excellent leadership skills. I had the rare privilege of watching Kelly transition from her freshman to her senior year and evolve into a dynamic young adult leader. She interacts easily with both players and university faculty to meet the needs of the organization. In addition to these positive professional qualities, Kelly is honest, hardworking, and sincere. Through her rugby career, she has been an outstanding role model for our younger players. Throughout Kelly's time at Denison, Kelly has been a part of two D-Day planning committees, Licking River Round Up, Anti- Racist Action, Peer Advisory Network (PAN) and the Environmental Awareness Organization, H.O.P.E. (Help Our Planet Earth). Kelly not only is a reliable, hard-working individual, but she also is a clear thinker who carefully conceptualizes how Student Activities Council events should run. Her type of leading sets a positive example for future SAC members to care about both their organizations and the individuals who comprise them. Kelly's leadership style, both in the classroom and in her co-curricular activities, is marked by genuineness and grace that keeps her closely connected with her peers."