NYC Gazette

Twenty-six St. John’s University students were recently inducted into the President’s Society, the institution’s highest honor for undergraduates, at the 57th annual Induction Ceremony held on April 27. The students, recognized for their scholarship, integrity, and leadership, will serve as student ambassadors for Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President of St. John’s, at events throughout the upcoming academic year.

Newly inducted member Lauren Vetere expressed her gratitude, stating, “Being a member of the President’s Society means more than being recognized for my accomplishments. It also means taking on the responsibility of serving as an ambassador for the University, proudly representing its values and mission.”

Fr. Shanley praised the incoming members for their achievements, remarking, “The incoming members have made the cut out of an impressive and difficult sort...the President’s Society embodies the best and the brightest of the future of St. John’s and your work is critical to the health of the University.”

During the ceremony, outgoing member Angelica Kusnowo reflected on her experience, saying, “I am leaving this experience with 23 more friends than I had last year...The President’s Society has truly been a gift.”

Members of the President’s Society are selected for their contributions to the academic, cocurricular, and extracurricular life of the University. Incoming member Lauren, a junior majoring in Communication Arts, expressed her humility at being chosen, while Daniel Sanchez, a junior Interdisciplinary Business student, shared his excitement for the upcoming year, stating, “I know this is going to be such a rewarding experience...As I enter my senior year, my goal is to enjoy everything, take it all in, and make the most out of this incredible honor.”

The President’s Society plays a vital role in representing the values and mission of St. John’s University, and the new members are eager to embrace their roles as ambassadors for the institution in the academic year ahead.