Blackburn Institute

Seven of Nine Capstone Heros are Blackburn Fellows

April 16, 2007

On Thursday, March 29, 2007, the University announced nine students as 2007 Capstone Heroes during the culminating banquet for the second annual Capstone Creed Week held in the Shelby Hall courtyard. Of these nine Capstone Heroes, seven are Blackburn fellows. Capstone Heroes is an annual award given to individuals who exemplify the ideals of the Capstone Creed which reads: “As a member of The University of Alabama community, I will pursue knowledge; act with fairness, honesty, and respect; foster civic responsibility; and strive for excellence.” The Capstone Creed was developed in 2000 by the Student Leader’s Council as a reflection of the core values that sustain the University community – it should be no surprise that three Blackburn Fellows helped initially draft the creed: Jonathan Adams (2001-2002), Joshua Burcham (2000-2001), and Bradley Davidson (2002-2003).

The Heroes were chosen by a selection committee after being formally nominated by University students, faculty or staff. Those fellows honored as 2007 Capstone Heroes are: Jonathan Adams (2001-2002), Bob Boylan (2005-2006), Trey Hayes (2004-2005), Kenny Liang (2007-2008), Stevona Rogers (2006-2007), Christian Smith (2004-2005), and Sarah Kate Sullivan (2004-2005). Additionally, fellow Adam Harbison (2004-2005) received one of the Capstone Heroes group honors on behalf the organization Colleges Against Cancer which he leads. In addition to the Capstone Heroes honorees, the winners of the Capstone Creed Essay and Art Contest winners were also announced, and fellow Kim Goins (2004-2005) was recognized as the second place recipient in the essay contest.

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