Faculty Scholarship for Achievement; Phi Beta Kappa; Honors Program; Dean's List; Delta Gamma Fraternity - President, Highest GPA, Lamp of Knowledge, E-Operations Collegiate ACE, Vice President of Foundation; Order of Omega Achievement Award; Admissions Office - Student Host; North-American Interfraternity Conference IMPACT Institute; Phi Society; Phi Alpha Theta (History Honorary); History Department - Fellow; Rho Lambda (Greek Women's Academic Honorary) - Vice President; ClemReads Program - Volunteer Tutor; Campus Crusade for Christ - Publicity Chair; Denison Diabetes Association - Volunteer; Big Brothers Big Sisters

Supporting comments: "Merin's leadership for Delta Gamma Fraternity was the epitome of undergraduate professionalism. As President, she was empathetic but firm and led her chapter in a way that emphasized the strong foundations of healthy activities and solid relationships. They have remained true to their chapter's values and principles and many members have commented on the strong leadership model Merin provided for all of their members. Also, outside of Delta Gamma, Merin's roles as a leader in the Panhellenic Council and larger Greek community have been invaluable. Merin brought a task-oriented, highly organized, very committed, and reliable leadership style to her positions. It is not always easy to measure lasting impact, but all evidence suggests that the impact of her leadership will be a strong legacy."