The Mathews Medal has been given out to students since 2006 and twenty-one students have received the award since.

The Mathews Medal is always given to graduating seniors who have displayed a legacy of service at the University by the Alumni Association. The selection process is extremely intensive and it is considered to be the highest non-academic honor at the University.

Justin Boucher, Kristy Craig, Jeffrey Johnson and Marycobb Randall were the students honored at this year’s ceremony.

“These students have defined leadership at N.C. State for their generation,” Tony Caravano, a former University student body president, said.

Chancellor Randy Woodsen made an appearance at the event. He spoke about the students who were receiving the award and why service to the University is so important.

“Students gain so much through the experiences they have on campus,” Woodsen said.

Justin Boucher

Justin Boucher is a senior in environmental engineering and a University Scholar. He has served as president of the GLBT Community Alliance and worked as a DJ at the University radio station, WKNC.  Boucher also worked as a site coordinator with the University Scholars Program language exchange.

“Service at the University makes the time here more meaningful. You see the benefits of everything you do as a student. This kind of work with students keeps new ideas flowing,” Boucher said.

Kristy Craig

Kristy Craig is a senior in political science who has served as a student senator, president of the 2011 senior class, director of the Athletics Commission and a representative to the U.S. Department of State.  Craig has represented the University as a liaison for Service N.C. State. She is also an Arch Regent for the Golden Chain Society. Craig said that service is important for students because it enables them to have more of a say in University issues.

“Without the students giving back, we rely solely on administrators to make changes for us. It’s important for students to remember that you get back what you put in,” Craig said.

Jeffrey Johnson

Jeffrey Johnson is a senior in business administration. He has worked with Student Government, athletics, and University Advancement. Johnson is responsible for the development of the Coaches’ Corner Kay Yow Memorial. He said that the completion of the memorial was one of his best memories from his time at the University.

“N.C. State has given me more than I could have ever dreamed. To know that we had succeeded in memorializing someone who epitomized the University really stands out as a memory to me,” Johnson said.

Marycobb Randall

Marycobb Randall is a senior in business administration. She has been working since her freshmen year on the planning for the Talley Student Center renovations and expansion. Randall has served as president of the University Student Center’s Board of Directors. She also started the WolfWheels bike rental program at the University and is a member of the N.C. State Strategic Planning Committee.

“This is an overwhelming honor. I am really grateful for the opportunity to serve the University during my time at N.C. State,” Randall said.