Class of 2011

Order of Pegasus

The Order of Pegasus recognizes exemplary performance by University of Central Florida undergraduate students in the areas of academic achievement, outstanding university involvement, leadership, and community service. Graduate students are selected separately based on academic achievement, professional or community service, leadership, and publication or research experiences. Because of the breadth of accomplishments required for this award, the Order of Pegasus is the most prestigious and significant student award that can be attained at the university.

Nominations

Students are nominated by a committee broadly representative of the university community including the President, Provost, Vice Provosts, Vice Presidents and Deans, Student Body President, and the Director of Athletics. Nominators are invited to submit a select number of undergraduate, master's, and doctorate/professional students for consideration based on college enrollment numbers. Undergraduate students with senior standing at the end of the summer term each year (90 credit hours) are eligible for selection into the Order of Pegasus. Eligible master's and doctorate/professional students must have completed at least two semesters of graduate work at UCF. Nominees are asked to complete a formal application, provide an essay, separate recommendations, and participate in a personal interview with the selection committee.

Graduate Students

Ashley Curry Adam Giery Anika Mirich Sylvia Torres-Thomas Zachary Walker

Undergraduate Students

Aaron Alva Keristen Black Melissa Blette Jacqueline Boehme Brennan Dobbins Ashley Ewh Kumail Merchant Michelle Messina Jasmine Rosa Stephen 'Kyle' Schumacher Kyle Simpson Rachael Spangenberg Gabrielle Swaby

Selection

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The Order of Pegasus, Class of 2011

Following the receipt of nominations, a separate selection committee comprised of high-ranking university officials, reviews and assesses each candidate's written materials. Completing the application are documents that include:

  • University Involvement and Leadership
  • Academic Achievement
  • Publications and/or Research Experiences (graduate students only)
  • Community Service
  • Essay regarding the impact to UCF on the student's life
  • Recommendations

The final step for the nominated student is participation in a personal interview with the committee. The committee then meets to make its final selections.

Pegasus Lounge

Pegasus Lounge

The lounge located on the second floor of the Student Union overlooks the Pegasus Grand Ballroom. This area has been dedicated as the "Pegasus Lounge" and is where anybody on campus can view the inducted members of the Order of Pegasus. Each year a plaque is added to the wall honoring the inductees and includes their names and a group photograph.

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