Panther of the Week:

JANET GEHRMAN

“Janet gives herself boundlessly, be it to strangers or to friends, and doesn’t give up on people, going out of her way to place herself in the shoes of others.”

“She is the most caring, unassuming and generous person”

“Not only is Janet a great friend to hang out with, she is also the one I could call at 1 AM because I’m feeling sick, and she would arrive in ten minutes with tea and a thermometer.”

“She is always ready to help in any way possible and she does this not because she expects something in return, but because she genuinely wishes to help anyone in need.”

CONGRATULATIONS, JANET!

Panther of the Week:

ALICE OSHIMA

“Alice always prioritizes her friends and other people. This is impressive and refreshing on a campus that is so academically driven and where people often forget to take a break and enjoy the people around them.”

“Alice is fearless and fierce. She fights for what she wants and stands up for people she cares about. She has stood up for me at my lowest moments.”

“Alice is loving and giving, always available to give advice and just general health and wellness tips.”

Alice Oshima

The most optimistic girl

You pluck my heart chords

Never giving up

I can’t imagine this world

Without you in it

You make me happy

You make me smile everyday

Please teach me your ways

Your hair so silky

All the haters feel envy

You are a goddess

Alice Oshima

You have been my everything

You are a beacon

Do you look good in black? Do you like being ridiculously anonymous? And anonymously ridiculous?

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KURT ALLES: Panther of the Week

To explain the man in words

Is not complete

You’ve got to see his face, his bushy beard

Hug his muscles of concrete

He has many fans

And pairs of meticulously cleaned vans

We love him for his style

Damn, his socks are argyle!

He’ll tickle your taste buds

With a tasty home brew

He’ll light a firework

And chauffer you in the VW

If you have the time

Pull him aside and mingle

Damn is he fine

And ladies: he’s single!

Every day is brighter

With our steezy friend

So let’s give him the Panther

And his good deeds, let’s commend

Would love to recognize Kurt.  He's been a great, honest, loyal friend to many in the Midd community.  Thanks for the consideration!

ETHAN COLLINS

 Panther of the Week!

“Ethan is an incredibly hard worker athletically, academically, and in pursuing his interests.”

“After spending J-term in MiddCORE, Ethan has thrived academically in Chinese, Economics, and other subjects while making the cut for the varsity soccer team him Junior year despite not being recruited. His persistence may pay off as he may be the #1 keeper for the team his senior year.”

“He doesn’t always have things go his way, but his work ethic and never say die attitude are things that I aspire to and that I believe should be recognized, especially for a very humble individual such as Ethan.”

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Panther of the Week:
LORI MACKEY

“Lori is the person who keeps the Admissions office going, and therefore the one who ensures that hundreds of talented, enthusiastic, and deserving young students see Middlebury at its best, apply, and are admitted.”

“Lori once set up special tour at 7 PM for a family that had travelled all the way from India and gotten lost, and so had missed the day’s events.”

“She is a boss and mentor to the students she works with, taking the time to know her workers’ majors and personal goals.”

“Lori is the office manager, and its under her caring eye that the Senior Fellows, student workers, tour guides, and counselors work to make sure that Midd is exposed to the world and vice-versa.” 

Panther of the Week

SARAH SCUDATO

 “Sarah has the incredible capacity for love, kindness and generosity; whenever I am struggling at Middlebury, she is the first to reach out to me with support and kind words.”

“Sarah has singlehandedly encouraged me to embrace all that Middlebury has to offer by constantly reminding me of the importance of being happy at Middlebury through engagement in community-building activities and balancing work with pleasure (a word she’s coined as “H.A.M.”)”

I greatly admire her dedication to the track & field team and positive attitude in the face of adversity. The summer prior to freshman year Sarah had surgery on her ACL. In light of this devastating circumstance, dedicated her time and energy into getting better and inspiring those around her in order to be able to achieve her goals on and off the track. She managed to stay positive in the face of her unfortunate circumstance with her effervescence and infectious, upbeat demeanor.

 “Sarah has turned her enthusiasm for the show “Criminal Minds” into a passion for pursuing justice in the world. During her free time she has started a grassroots campaign researching serial killers, the Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI, and how she can spin this into a larger career in bringing about justice in the world. Sarah has also used this desire to attempt to create a safer community here at Midd through starting her own form of Middrides so that she can assure that her friends return home safely at night.”