Marie Theroux Receives Crown and Shield Award

2014 May 19

Marie Theroux of Charlestown, RI, a senior at Assumption College, was honored on May 16 with the College's prestigious Crown and Shield Award. This award recognizes students who have distinguished themselves throughout their four years at Assumption in the areas of leadership and service.

The recipients of these awards have protected (shield) and furthered (crown) the interests of the student body and Assumption College in various areas of leadership and community service. They were nominated by faculty, staff and administration.

"In observing each of you, and getting to know many of you, these last four years, you have been leaders who have utilized your talents among your peers on campus, among those you have encountered through the service organizations that you have led, and through the personal achievements you yourself have accomplished by surpassing the challenges you have encountered through your hard work, dedication and perseverance," Assumption College President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., told the recipients.

Catherine WoodBrooks, Assumption's vice president for student affairs, praised the honorees.

"The recipients of these awards have served as mentors to other students and have earned both the affection and respect from their peers, faculty, and staff," she said. "They have demonstrated in many ways how the grace of God becomes evident through the work of people who seek goodness in others."