As his Vice President for 2 years straight, there is no person that cares about the organization just like Derek. Staying up to the late hours of the night and getting to the building as early as some of the office workers, Derek put everything he could into this organizations, making it run more effectively, increasing open dialogue to the general members, and fostering ideas to make the general member feel welcome and wanted in this organization. The band could not have run as smoothly as it did and I have not seen a more dedicated person throughout my career here. Creating social projects, incorporating the fraternity and sorority to help his ideas, and making the e-board function smoothly and efficiently are just some of the thousands of reasons why Derek wholeheartedly deserves this award.
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Brian Main
10 years ago
Derek Daffara has dedicated countless hours of time, energy, and love for the Marist Band. He has gone early and stayed late to every rehearsal and event to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible for the rest of the eboard and general members. He has stayed committed to the program when he started as a Freshman and wanted to make it as successful as he could make it. When reading the description and requirements for receiving this award, I could only think of Derek and his contributions.
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Paula Batoon
10 years ago
Derek has made incredible contributions to the Marist Band and has revitalized motivation and energy in the band. I can think of no other person who is more deserving of this award.
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Mike Trainor
10 years ago
Derek has shown me truly what it means to be dedicated to the band. From day one he has made me feel welcomed and made band the most enjoyable part of my college experience. He has worked towards getting the band sponsored. If you look at anything the band has accomplished it is almost certain that Derek is the driving force behind it. There is no one more deserving of this award.
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Karl Kuno
10 years ago
Even though I'm only a Freshman, Derek has made the band such a warm and welcoming group. No matter what it is, Derek will always be there to answer any questions, help you through a struggle, or just give you a little laugh when you've had a bad day. He is an all around great individual and has done the best possible job that I think anyone can. His leadership and dedication exceed what I had ever expected and I thank him for making the band what it is today.
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Kenneth Marples
10 years ago
I can't think of someone who loves the band and works as hard as Derek does.
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Ted Messerschmidt
10 years ago
I've seen Derek do great work with nearly every ensemble at Marist over the last four years. He's consistently gone above and beyond.
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Caroline Carrano
10 years ago
Derek does everything and more for every individual in the Marist band. He is so passionate about the band and gives everything he has into making it better everyday. He above anyone else deserves this award.
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Kelly Stohr
10 years ago
Derek Daffara is the ideal recipient of this award. Not only did he represent the Marist Band with respect and dedication, he exceeded his presidential duties. Derek spent endless hours maintaining and improving the quality of our band, and the band would not be the same without him.
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John DeFalco
10 years ago
Derek has gone above and beyond to make the Marist Band as incredible as it is. He deserves this award more than anyone
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Philip Monteiro
10 years ago
I have only known Derek since I entered Marist College in August 2015, but in that time I have seen his great impact. I believe that Derek is fully deserving of this award.
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Erin Gates
10 years ago
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Derek has gone above and beyond his duties as President of the Marist Band for the past two years. Derek has revamped the organization of the band's operations (I'm sure you've seen his excel sheets), has promoted leadership in numerous ways, and has prepared younger members to keep the band running with high expectations.
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Sarah Miller
10 years ago
In my years at Marist, I have yet to meet anyone more enthusiastic, professional, or dedicated than Derek. He goes above and beyond his duties as president, and has proudly and dutifully been the face of one of the largest, most dedicated groups on campus. I can think of no one more deserving.
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Brendon Boldt
10 years ago
Derek has been a truly unforgettable leader (in the good way)
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Thomas Bisch
10 years ago
Derek Daffara has not only served the band, he is always there for anyone it in regardless of the time or what the issue is, band related or personal. You can count on Derek to show and help.
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Dan Peck
10 years ago
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Derek has been instrumental in bring the band program to the next level. Under his leadership he has ran the band for 2 amazing years as president especially by creating the Drill Assistant position to greatly improve the marching band.
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Alyssa Hogancamp
10 years ago
Derek has been an exceptional president to the band. He has always been on top of things, professional, and could handle any tough situation thrown at him.
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Marlena Simoneau
10 years ago
Dereck has gone above and beyond the call of duty durring his two years as president of the marist college band. He is the epitoment of what it means to be a leader and is more than deserving of this award
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Alex Lawson
10 years ago
I believe that Derek deserves this award because of the amount of effort and personal time that he has put into this organization. Derek has been a leader and a friend to everyone in the band and deserves to be recognized.
As his Vice President for 2 years straight, there is no person that cares about the organization just like Derek. Staying up to the late hours of the night and getting to the building as early as some of the office workers, Derek put everything he could into this organizations, making it run more effectively, increasing open dialogue to the general members, and fostering ideas to make the general member feel welcome and wanted in this organization. The band could not have run as smoothly as it did and I have not seen a more dedicated person throughout my career here. Creating social projects, incorporating the fraternity and sorority to help his ideas, and making the e-board function smoothly and efficiently are just some of the thousands of reasons why Derek wholeheartedly deserves this award.
Derek Daffara has dedicated countless hours of time, energy, and love for the Marist Band. He has gone early and stayed late to every rehearsal and event to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible for the rest of the eboard and general members. He has stayed committed to the program when he started as a Freshman and wanted to make it as successful as he could make it. When reading the description and requirements for receiving this award, I could only think of Derek and his contributions.
Derek has made incredible contributions to the Marist Band and has revitalized motivation and energy in the band. I can think of no other person who is more deserving of this award.
Derek has shown me truly what it means to be dedicated to the band. From day one he has made me feel welcomed and made band the most enjoyable part of my college experience. He has worked towards getting the band sponsored. If you look at anything the band has accomplished it is almost certain that Derek is the driving force behind it. There is no one more deserving of this award.
Even though I'm only a Freshman, Derek has made the band such a warm and welcoming group. No matter what it is, Derek will always be there to answer any questions, help you through a struggle, or just give you a little laugh when you've had a bad day. He is an all around great individual and has done the best possible job that I think anyone can. His leadership and dedication exceed what I had ever expected and I thank him for making the band what it is today.
I can't think of someone who loves the band and works as hard as Derek does.
I've seen Derek do great work with nearly every ensemble at Marist over the last four years. He's consistently gone above and beyond.
Derek does everything and more for every individual in the Marist band. He is so passionate about the band and gives everything he has into making it better everyday. He above anyone else deserves this award.
Derek Daffara is the ideal recipient of this award. Not only did he represent the Marist Band with respect and dedication, he exceeded his presidential duties. Derek spent endless hours maintaining and improving the quality of our band, and the band would not be the same without him.
Derek has gone above and beyond to make the Marist Band as incredible as it is. He deserves this award more than anyone
I have only known Derek since I entered Marist College in August 2015, but in that time I have seen his great impact. I believe that Derek is fully deserving of this award.
Derek has gone above and beyond his duties as President of the Marist Band for the past two years. Derek has revamped the organization of the band's operations (I'm sure you've seen his excel sheets), has promoted leadership in numerous ways, and has prepared younger members to keep the band running with high expectations.
In my years at Marist, I have yet to meet anyone more enthusiastic, professional, or dedicated than Derek. He goes above and beyond his duties as president, and has proudly and dutifully been the face of one of the largest, most dedicated groups on campus. I can think of no one more deserving.
Derek has been a truly unforgettable leader (in the good way)
Derek Daffara has not only served the band, he is always there for anyone it in regardless of the time or what the issue is, band related or personal. You can count on Derek to show and help.
Derek has been instrumental in bring the band program to the next level. Under his leadership he has ran the band for 2 amazing years as president especially by creating the Drill Assistant position to greatly improve the marching band.
Derek has been an exceptional president to the band. He has always been on top of things, professional, and could handle any tough situation thrown at him.
Dereck has gone above and beyond the call of duty durring his two years as president of the marist college band. He is the epitoment of what it means to be a leader and is more than deserving of this award
I believe that Derek deserves this award because of the amount of effort and personal time that he has put into this organization. Derek has been a leader and a friend to everyone in the band and deserves to be recognized.