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2026 Alumni Awardees

Spotlight Alumni Award

2026 Spotlight Alumni Awardees

The Spotlight Alumni Award aims to celebrate graduates who are uniquely and successfully working to make a difference in their communities in significant and creative ways.

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Spotlight

Dan Beans (‘92)

A graduate of ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ’s engineering physics program, Dan’s path to leadership reflects perseverance, adaptability, and a deep sense of public service.

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Gwen Gleason-Rohrer (‘03)

Gwen Gleason-Rohrer is a family physician whose career reflects a deep commitment to equity, justice, and whole-person care.

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Katelyn Ortiz (‘16)

Katelyn Ortiz is a senior staff software engineer at Palo Alto Networks, where she designs and scales technology that supports secure and resilient digital infrastructure.

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Sarah Yasukochi (‘06)

Sarah Yasukochi is a marketing professional who brings authenticity, creativity, and strategic insight to her work in the marketing space.

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Distinguished Achievement Award

2026 Distinguished Achievement Awardees

This is the highest award presented by the Alumni Association on behalf of ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ. This award is given in recognition of significant and outstanding lifetime accomplishments in a profession, academically, or in service to nonprofit organizations, a strong Christian testimony, and an impact on people’s lives.

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Joe Watkins (’78, ’90)

Dr. Joe Watkins (’78, ’90) has devoted his life to faithful leadership, Christian service, and the strengthening of both church and university communities.

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René H. Bravo (’79)

Dr. René H. Bravo (’79) has devoted his life to advancing the health and well-being of children, guided by faith, perseverance, and a deep sense of calling.

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Sandra Bolerjack Foster (’66)

Sandra Bolerjack Foster (’66) has devoted her life to Christ-centered teaching, servant leadership, and the formation of generations of students at Point Loma.

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Rising Alumni

2026 Rising Alumni Awardees

The ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ Rising Alumni Award is awarded each year at Homecoming to students who represent the alumni stars of the future – those who are thoughtful, service-minded, pursuing the unique God-given calling in their life, and continuing the mission of ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ.

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Student Profile

Jacob Le

Jacob Le is a mechanical engineering major graduating summa cum laude in May 2026 and is originally from Corona, California. During his time at ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ, Jacob has demonstrated academic excellence, faithful service, and a strong commitment to the campus community.

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Student Profile

Trey Weedman

Trey Weedman is a senior at ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ from Renton, Washington. A lifelong soccer player, he competed with PAC NW Soccer Club before continuing his athletic career at ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ, where he has been a dedicated member of the men’s soccer team and a respected leader among his peers.

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