The President’s Torch Society is one of the highest honors bestowed upon students at Â鶹ÊÓƵ (MGA). This prestigious leadership group consists of thirteen exceptional student ambassadors, carefully selected from each of our five campuses, our online student population, and our academic schools.
These students represent the very best of MGA—chosen not only for their academic achievement, but also for their integrity, character, and commitment to service.
A Two-Year Leadership Journey
As ambassadors of MGA, Torch Society members illuminate the path for future generations of Knights throughout their two-year terms. Their leadership, service, and vision make a lasting impact by carrying the torch forward on campus, in the community, and beyond.
Our Mission
Mission: To foster integrity, excellence, and stewardship with outstanding students, to enable them to become leaders to represent Â鶹ÊÓƵ, and to impact positively the MGA family.
Aicha Aribot
Major: Aviation Science and Management with a Minor in Business
Year: Junior
Interestoutside of school: Enjoy flying airplanes, doing makeup, and creating content.
Favorite thing about MGA: I enjoy the leadership opportunities at MGA.
Ximena Castro
Major: Business, Financial Economics
Year: Sophomore
Interest outside of school: playing soccer, journaling, and traveling.
Favorite thing about MGA: The staff and professors; they are always willing to help.
Caley Chun
Major: Biology
Year:Senior
Interest outside of school: Arts and crafts.
Favorite thing about MGA: How easy it is to start becoming more involved and find your own fun inside the school.
Caitlin Chun
Major: Biology
Year: Junior
Interest outside of school: Hanging out with friends and volunteering.
Favorite thing about MGA: The faculty and staff that make it possible for students like me to receive a good education.
Jesse Clements
Major: Biology
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: Playing pool.
Favorite thing about MGA: Smaller class sizes making for a much tighter-knit community as you move along with your majors' classes.
Hannah Colvard
Major: Psychology
Year: Junior
Interest outside of school: Love painting, keeping myself company, and advocacy about mental health.
Favorite thing about MGA: the sense of community and the opportunities for leadership and involvement.
Lorenzo James Dardin III
Major: Business Administration, Management
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: Hanging with friends.
Favorite thing about MGA: The connections and support I have received from staff.
John Lane
Major: Aviation Science and Management, Flight
Year: Sophomore
Interest outside of school: Anything with cars and motorsports.
Favorite thing about MGA: Love how MGA has made my aviation dream a reality.
Carleesah Orr
Major: Information Technology, Web Application Development
Year: Junior
Interest outside of school: Art and all its forms: drawing, painting, and sculpting, to name a few.
Favorite thing about MGA: The small class sizes. I get to know my professors on a personal level and feel like I can speak to them and my peers without being lost in the crowd.
Dalvin Orr
Major: Information Technology, Web Applications Development
Year: Junior
Interest outside of school: Playing video games, playing soccer, and watching movies— specifically anime films.
Favorite thing about MGA: The different events, such as the Mario tournaments and the running events
Samarion Perkins
Major: Psychology
Year: Junior
Interest outside of school: I am deeply passionate about youth advocacy, as I enjoy finding ways to support and empower young people.
Favorite thing about MGA: The wide range of opportunities to get involved on campus.
Jasmin Sewell
Major: Aviation Science and Management
Year: Junior
Interest outside of school: Geocaching and doing hair.
Favorite thing about MGA: How friendly and helpful all the students, staff, and faculty are.
Christopher Stubbs
Major: Aviation Science and Management, Management
Year: Junior
Interest outside of school: I am an international student from the Bahamas and I enjoy playing volleyball.
Favorite thing about MGA: The community you can find here. I would truly not pick anywhere else.
Avery Woods
Major: Aviation Science and Management, Flight
Year: Senior
Interest outside of school: Playing video games either solo or with some friends. Fun fact, my favorite game of all time is Super Mario Galaxy.
Favorite thing about MGA: Flying with my flight instructor. Without her, I would not be as far along in my flight training as I am right now, and I am always grateful for what she has done and continues to do for me.
Each year, students are chosen through an application and interview process. They are selected based on academic records, interpersonal skills, dependability, and leadership skills.
