The William E. Greenip ‘44 Award seeks to recognize those Delts who through their outstanding contributions to Lafayette College were nominated for the George Wharton Pepper Prize. This prize is awarded to the senior “who most nearly represents the Lafayette ideal,” and it was established in 1923 by George Wharton Pepper ’22, a United States Senator from Pennsylvania, an attorney, and a founding member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. In total three Delts have been nominated for the award throughout our history:
Tyler Osipower ‘24
“I was familiar with Lafayette from a young age. When I was younger, my parents (Bob and Kristin Osipower ’00) used to bring us to visit campus. I came to share their passion for the College, especially over the course of my four years. This is my home, just as it was theirs. While I’ve always had that tie to Lafayette, I was able to make the College my own. I had an entirely different experience from the rest of my family. One that sticks out was Homecoming Week during my sophomore year. I remember going to the game with my friends and spending time with the alumni. It was the first time I really felt a sense of community at Lafayette.” –Tyler Osipower ’24 (mechanical engineering, minor in government and law)
Adam Rosen ‘18
The “Lafayette Ideal” to me would be someone whose impact transcends their time on the Hill. I came to Lafayette hoping to make a difference. Pursuing a well-rounded curriculum and being able to maintain a 4.0 GPA, I have tried to not only engage in Lafayette’s community but also be a leader. As Treasurer of Delta Tau Delta, I played a major role in re-establishing this fraternity on campus. I was elected President of the Investment Club, which has been featured on CNN Money and CNBC for its renowned success. Extracurricular involvement has also provided me with a platform to give back. I have engaged with the Landis Center through Make A Difference Day and Holiday Helpers due to my involvements with DTD and the Investment Club. As a result of the Investment Club’s success, we used gains to host an event that resulted in an $1800 donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. However, I feel that my greatest outreach and impacts have been directed toward the future of Lafayette. As a Gateway Ambassador, I have operated as a liaison to Career Services by lecturing to current and potential Pards about their career searches. Furthermore, I have assisted with mock interviews and reviewing resumes, leveraging what I have learned to help others get ahead. Moreover, I have spoken to parents of both underclassmen and high school students, endorsing Lafayette’s unparalleled efforts to help us find opportunities and succeed in the competitive job search. The expression is that “leopards never change their spots.” My mission is that we as Leopards will never lose our spots. My hope is for my fellow alum to see Lafayette’s lasting impact on our success, encouraging us to give back and help further Lafayette in its mission.
Bryan Sherrill ‘18
There is an ancient Chinese proverb that says feeding a man a fish lets him eat for a day while teaching him to fish will let him eat for a lifetime. Through my time at Lafayette, I have learned to fish not only so I could feed myself, but so others can learn to fish as well. From the moment I stepped onto campus, I have been surrounded by supportive faculty and peers who have taught me the value of empowering others. By working with peoples and organizations all around the world, from Kentucky to Guatemala, I have had the opportunity to not only realize what I have learned during my time on campus but also to forge strong relationships with others who are also working to make the world a more just place. I have come to believe that the Lafayette ideal is embodied in the student who not only sees inequity and discrimination but who collaborates with other members of the community to champion a collective will to combat these issues. By formulating plans with students across campus to promote projects such as climate change awareness and food donation initiatives in Easton, my goal has been to provide opportunities to enrich both the Lafayette community and the students who comprise it. In addition to furthering my work and education in the field of sustainable development in the US and abroad, I will take all that I have learned at Lafayette and strive to empower others to become change agents in their own right. It is through my dedication to community building, academic success, and international development that I have tried to embody the Lafayette ideal, an effort I hope will leave a lasting legacy of social change and civic engagement that will continue long after I am gone.