Sara Alkelani is the embodiment of the Clemson Spirit. Academically, she thrives: a National Scholar, Rhodes Scholar finalist, Norris Medal winner, Creative Inquiry researcher, Dixon Global Policy Scholar and more. Outside the classroom, she puts her beliefs into practice, making sure everyone she meets feels like part of the Clemson Family, too.

On and off the field, Tristan Martinez sets an example for students like him. A Clemson Football walk-on, he has mentored at the summer athletic camps he used to attend and tutored fellow students at the Academic Success Center. Tristan chose to major in history for its strong prelaw curriculum, and he will attend law school after graduation.