The City of Newberry honored fifteen Newberry College seniors as part of an annual tradition celebrating the impact of college students on the local community. Newberry Mayor Foster Senn presented each student with a 2026 Community Service Award during a special City Council meeting at the Center for Teacher Education.

Four of those honored are Newberry College student-athletes.

Ella Allardice, of Harare, Zimbabwe, is a psychology major and a member of the field hockey team. She has volunteered at Newberry Middle School and at a school in Pennsylvania during the national playoffs. She also helped with a sports day camp for children in Newberry, visited residents at Springfield Place retirement home, and volunteered with the Wolves food pantry. 

Aniella Casper, of Newtown, N.J., is a health science major and a member of the women's lacrosse team. She has been involved with local causes such as Lifebridge, Veterans Day Appreciation, Civic Duty Day, and voter polling locations. She also attended the NCAA Leadership Forum and has served as an on-campus leader with Morgan's Message and other Newberry College initiatives. 

Gracie Graham, of Kingstree, S.C., is a business administration major and president of Kappa Delta sorority. She is a member of the Newberry College cheerleading team and a student ambassador for the Office of Admission. She has been involved in several campus and community initiatives, including Hurricane Helene relief efforts, voter registration drives, Prevent Child Abuse America, and the Girl Scouts in Newberry. 

Chance Jackson, of Georgetown, S.C., is a social studies education major and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. As a member of the Newberry College men's wrestling team, he has been involved in wrestling clinics and field days for children and youth, and has volunteered with the Living Hope food pantry, as well as other campus service projects.