Two graduating seniors receive new Alumni Association award

Graduating seniors SARAH FLYNN and PAMON FOROUHAR, have received the Stanford Alumni Association’s Outstanding Achievement Award. The award was created this year to honor two members of the Class of ’11 who have made a significant impact on the Stanford community.

Howard Wolf, vice president for alumni affairs and president of the Alumni Association, recently announced the winners at a private reception.

During his four years at Stanford, Forouhar a biochemical engineering major, has been active in student activities, starting with his service as a member of Frosh Council. He was elected class president as a sophomore, junior and senior.

Forouhar has shown outstanding dedication across campus, serving as a “student evangelist” for the Alumni Association’s Membership Department. He was an operations manager and resident assistant in Xanadu; a judicial affairs panelist; community service chair for Sigma Nu; a member of the Student Advisory Group for the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education; an enthusiastic campus tour guide and a head house host, or HoHo, during Admit Weekend.

“It should also be noted that Pamon has instilled his signature enthusiasm, care, and passion into each and every project, program and responsibility,” an Alumni Association press release said.

Flynn is a human biology major with a minor in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. A standout lacrosse player, she has been captain of the Stanford women’s team and has been lauded for her contributions to the Cardinal Council, the student-athlete advisory committee for the Athletics Department. She is a member of the Cap and Gown Honor Society; has served as an undergraduate mentor for the Partners in Academic Excellence; a volunteer for the Stanford Hospital’s Pediatric Emergency Department; a volunteer for the Bay Area Women’s’ Sports Initiative and an active member of the Stanford Catholic Community.

“Sarah exudes warmth, integrity and sincerity. Her dedication to service — whether to her family, her team, her friends or Stanford — has been remarkable,” the press release said.

A committee of senior administrators and alumni volunteers met to consider candidates for this honor.