April 15, 2024
Students in the School of Health Professions attended the school's first SHP Gala on the evening of Saturday, April 13 at 3 Stories in Houston. The school's Dean's Office funded the student-organized event. During the event, students celebrated their accomplishments, networked and met new friends.
Students also won superlatives. Winners were nominated by peers in their programs. See the list of superlative winners below by program.
Superlative Winners
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, Nurse Anesthesia
- Funniest student: Robert Garza
- Most likely to be late to graduation: Joc'lyn Lovett
- Most likely to become AANA president: Loan Do
- Most likely to come back as faculty: Audrey Martin
- Most likely to be a CRNA influencer: Melissa Paredes
- Best dressed: Faustina Beckie
Genetic Counseling Program
- Most likely to come back as faculty: Ryan German
- Most likely to be a GC influencer: Sonja Singelstad
- Funniest student: Claudia Cerezo
- Most studious: Julia Volpi
- Most athletic: Aeran Melancon
- Best dressed: Lane McCormick
Orthotics and Prosthetics Program
- Most likely to come back as faculty: Katie Bomhoff
- Most likely to pull an all-nighter: Anna Coney
- Most likely to be an O&P influencer: Morgan Harris
- Most likely to make you laugh: Gab Kelley
- Most likely to be your future boss: Morgan Ciesla
- Most likely to brighten your day: Fanni Merczel
Physician Assistant Program
- Funniest student: Brenna Brown
- Most studious: Kalli Dalrymple
- Most athletic: Abigail Frank
- Best dressed: Rebecca Larson
- Most likely to come back as faculty: Nidhi Rana, Christian Campos & Brenna Brown
- Most likely to be a PA influencer: Samantha Hernandez