The 2024 Spirit of Princeton winners stand with President Christopher L. Eisgruber (center). The seniors are from left to right: Austen Mazenko, Madeleine LeBeau, Stephen Daniels, Archika Dogra, Hailey Mead, Max Diallo Jakobsen, Aisha Chebbi and Joshua Coan.
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Eight students have been named winners of the 2024 Spirit of Princeton Award, honoring Princeton University undergraduates for positive contributions to campus life. The award recognizes those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the undergraduate experience through dedicated efforts in student organizations, athletics, community service, religious life, residential life and the arts.
The selection committee received over 180 letters of nomination on behalf of outstanding undergraduate students. The Spirit of Princeton Award is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students and has been given annually since 1995.
The two History recipients of the 2024 Spirit of Princeton award are:
Max Diallo Jakobsen, a senior from Stockholm, Sweden and Conakry, Guinea, is concentrating in history and pursuing certificates in African American studies and visual arts. He is an intern and peer educator in the Gender + Sexuality Resource Center, in addition to being a leader in the Princeton African Students Association and the Dorobucci African Dance Company. He served as an orientation leader with the Dialogue and Difference in Action small group experience and is a member of Ivy Club. He is also involved in Songline Slam Poetry and Divest Princeton.
Madeleine LeBeau, a senior from Chantilly, Virginia, is majoring in history and pursuing certificates in Judaic studies, vocal performance, music theater and theater. She has made an impact on Princeton’s Jewish community, serving as president and service leader of Kesher, the Reform Jewish student community, president and music director of the Koleinu a cappella group, and as executive board member of the Center for Jewish Life. She was also significantly involved in campus performing arts as a cast member, writer and vice president of the Triangle Club and a performer and managing board member with the Princeton University Players. She also served as chair of the student advisory board for the Lewis Center for the Arts and performance director and student conductor of the Princeton Playhouse Choir. She contributed to undergraduate life in Mathey College as a member of the college council and the Edwards Collective for the Arts and Humanities.