Four Princetonians were honored with the Award for Service to Princeton during the annual meeting of the Alumni Council on campus during Reunions on Friday, May 23. Arati Johnson ’84, chair of the Committee on Awards for Service to Princeton, presented the awards to Daryl English ’72, Yung Bong Lim ’87 P24 P25, Margaret Sena *17 and Mozelle Thompson *80.
The Alumni Council Award for Service to Princeton, which dates back to 1972, recognizes outstanding contributions to the University by volunteers in the Princeton community, with particular emphasis on those who serve significantly but inconspicuously.
Daryl English ’72
Daryl English ’72 has found myriad creative ways to use her passion for storytelling and community in service to her class. As one of just 63 women in her graduating class, she’s boosted the alumnae engagement of the “Women of ’72” by amplifying their personal stories. Thanks to her efforts, the women’s remembrances of their time at Princeton were formally accepted into the University’s archives, giving their voices a permanent place in Princeton’s history. Daryl is also a force in the class’s Annual Giving participation, calling scores of classmates each year to build meaningful new Tiger ties among classmates.
Yung Bong Lim ’87 P24 P25
With his signature kindness and compassion, Yung Bong Lim ’87 has jumped into countless opportunities to unite Tigers through his roles as president of the Princeton Club of Chicago, as a board member of the Asian American Alumni Association, as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council and on the Annual Giving Committee. Serving on the Alumni Council’s Committee on Regional Associations, the Faith & Work Initiative and the Princeton Internships in Civic Service program, for which he has meaningfully mentored many students, Yung joyfully brings together Tigers from the classes of the ’50s to current undergraduates.
Dr. Margaret M.B. Sena *17
When Margaret Sena *17 joined the board of the Association of Latino Princeton Alumni (ALPA), she found a meaningful home in the alumni community. The hallmarks of her leadership as president of ALPA for two years were inclusivity and creativity. She eagerly undertook collaborations with other affinity groups and with regional associations and helped increase ALPA engagement both demographically and geographically. Margaret’s own engagement expanded into volunteer roles with the Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni and the Alumni Council’s Committee to Nominate Alumni Trustees, where she continues to make our alumni community a stronger, more inclusive and more fun place.
Mozelle W. Thompson *80
Mozelle Thompson *80 has mentored countless Princeton students and alums across multiple generations, providing career advice, networking opportunities and emotional support. For almost 40 years, his participation in and dedication to the School of Public and International Affairs’ (SPIA) annual symposium for Students and Alumni of Color has helped make it a cornerstone of student empowerment. Mozelle has also served on the board of the Association of Black Princeton Alumni and is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council at SPIA. With a storied career in public service, Mozelle holds the door open for the next generations of Tiger leaders.
Read the honorees’ complete citations on the Awards webpage and enjoy below the video shown at the Alumni Council meeting.
