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studentsStudent OrganizationsAlpha Psi SigmaAlpha Psi Sigma, <strong>the</strong> National CriminalJustice Honor Society, recognizesacademic excellence demonstrated byundergraduate <strong>and</strong> graduate students. Inspring 2009, APS members participatedin UCF Relay for Life events <strong>and</strong> focusedon recruitment activities. At regularmeetings, <strong>the</strong> members discussed topicssuch as research, graduate school <strong>and</strong>careers in <strong>the</strong> criminal justice field. Theculminating event for <strong>the</strong> year featureda guest speaker <strong>and</strong> pizza party for<strong>the</strong> members. Detective Hussey, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Orange County Sheriff’s Office, gavea great presentation at this Decembermeeting. The APS leadership, inspired bythis successful event, is currently planningmore guest speakers for <strong>the</strong> spring term.Lambda Alpha EpsilonLambda Alpha Epsilon at UCF is asubordinate chapter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> AmericanCriminal Justice Association, a nationalco-ed pr<strong>of</strong>essional fraternity dedicatedto those employed in <strong>and</strong> pursuing acareer in <strong>the</strong> criminal justice field. Theorganization’s goal is to close <strong>the</strong> gapbetween students <strong>and</strong> criminal justicepr<strong>of</strong>essionals. The organization providesstudents access to pr<strong>of</strong>essionals fromacross <strong>the</strong> spectrum <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> criminal justicefield through weekly guest speakers <strong>and</strong>h<strong>and</strong>s-on demonstrations. Membersalso benefit from access to informationabout internships, job openings <strong>and</strong>scholarships.The UCF chapter started <strong>the</strong> 09–10academic year strong with a recruitingdrive that resulted in <strong>the</strong> largest inductionclass to date. The large fall membershipclass now accounts for <strong>the</strong> bulk <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>membership. Membership is now over 100strong.In September, 21 members traveled to <strong>the</strong>regional competition at Eastern KentuckyUniversity. UCF Lambda Alpha Epsilonmembers brought home 20 awards fromall categories <strong>of</strong> competition (academictesting, mock crime scene investigation,firearms <strong>and</strong> physical agility). Membersalso participated in over 350 hours<strong>of</strong> community service <strong>and</strong> donated60 boxes full <strong>of</strong> school supplies, toys,hygiene products <strong>and</strong> more to OperationChristmas Child. In November, <strong>the</strong>chapter hosted <strong>the</strong> 8th annual Amy KuritarLohrmann charity auction in <strong>the</strong> HPA Iatrium. The activity included a dinner <strong>and</strong>silent auction <strong>of</strong> donated baskets. Themain event was a live auction with over50 large-ticket items. UCF Police ChiefRichard Beary also spoke briefly to raiseawareness about domestic violence. Theevent raised close to $5,000, which goesto support <strong>the</strong> Amy Kuritar LohrmannMemorial Endowed Scholarship inmemory <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> UCF graduate <strong>and</strong> formerLAE member. The chapter is currentlyplanning <strong>the</strong> annual Criminal JusticeCareer Fair <strong>and</strong> national conference, <strong>the</strong>first to be hosted by <strong>the</strong> UCF chapter.Left: Trial team membersat <strong>the</strong> East Coast RegionalMock Trial Tournament inFebruary 2009. Right: TrialTeam members Juan Garcia-Pardo, Jordan Ostr<strong>of</strong>f (2008-2009 Trial Team President),<strong>and</strong> Erica Emas (far right) at<strong>the</strong> East Coast Regional MockTrial Tournament. CircuitCourt Judge Kevin Emas(second from right) served as a judge at <strong>the</strong>tournament.Left: The 8th annual Amy KuritarLohrmann charity auction. Middle:Fall 2009 Lambda Alpha Epsilonclass. Right: LAE President KatyNol<strong>and</strong>er with Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Kuritar at<strong>the</strong> charity auction for <strong>the</strong> scholarshipnamed in <strong>the</strong>ir daughter’s honor.Trial TeamThe Mock Trial Team at UCF has beenone <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most competitive <strong>and</strong>successful organizations on campus inrecent years. 2009 was no exception,<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> team is poised to surpass <strong>the</strong>outst<strong>and</strong>ing accomplishments <strong>of</strong> yearspast.In spring 2009, <strong>the</strong> UCF trial team hosted<strong>the</strong> American Mock Trial Association EastCoast Regional Mock Trial Tournamentat <strong>the</strong> Seminole County Justice Center.Twenty-two teams from throughout Florida<strong>and</strong> Georgia competed. One <strong>of</strong> UCF’steams finished second, <strong>and</strong> a secondteam finished third at this tournament. Thethird team finished fourth at <strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>astRegionalTournamenthosted by <strong>the</strong>(cont. onp.14)13 ...