History
Since its charter in 2010, the Waynesburg University Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter members have dedicated their time and effort to advance the profession, enhance their networks and excel in the Chapter. Listed are PRSSA National Awards, individual scholarships, and other honors awarded to Waynesburg University PRSSA.
“Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens. ”
Awards
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Star Chapter Status (2020)
Star Chapter Status (2019)
Star Chapter Status (2018)
Star Chapter Status (2017)
Star Chapter Status (2016)
Star Chapter Status (2015)
Star Chapter Status (2014)
Star Chapter Status (2013)
Dr. F.H. Teahan Outstanding Chapter Newsletter Award (2015)
National Affiliation for Red Brick Communications (2019)
National Affiliation for Red Brick Communications (2016)
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2021 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award
2020 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award
2019 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award
2018 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award
2017 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award
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Bob O’Gara Scholarship to Nicole Tobias (2019)
Bob O’Gara Scholarship to Maura Fenske (2018)
Betsy Plank Scholarship to Megan Bayles (2015)
Bob O'Gara Scholarship to Jordan Mitrik (2014)
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National Gold Key Award to Jordan Mitrik (2016)
National President Citation Award to Megan Bayles (2015)
National Gold Key Award to Megan Bayles (2015)
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2021 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Student Campaign Award of Merit | Give Me Five Campaign
2020 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Student Campaign Award of Merit | Comm 3:1 Campaign
National Assembly "Day of Competition" Winner - Jordan Mitrik (2015)
Executive Board
Chair, Department of communications
Richard Krause
Chair of the Department of Communication at Waynesburg University, where he has worked since 1994, Richard Krause teaches upper-level courses in journalism and public relations. He is skilled in sports information management, event planning, and promotion, and interviewing and writing.
president
Bailee Yokum
Bailee enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and camping. Sometimes, she likes simply unwinding with TV. Her hobbies also include traveling and immersing herself in new cultures.
Education
Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2024
Notre Dame High School PA
2020
Activities & Affiliations
Opinion editor for the Yellow Jacket Newspaper
Vice President & Firm director
Caitlyn Carney
Caitlyn enjoys reading, hanging out with her friends, and being active. She especially loves being in or around any body of water. After graduation, she plans on working in the Communications/PR field.
Education
Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2024
Ligonier Valley High School PA
2020
Activities & Affiliations
Red Brick
Student worker for the Institutional Advancement office
Public relations director
Hailey Mark
Hailey enjoys reading, hiking, and running outdoors while listening to music or an interesting podcast. After graduation, she plans on either attending graduate school or working as a technical writer.
Education
Waynesburg University
English (Professional Writing), 2025
DLIFLC CA
2016
Activities & Affiliations
Writing Center Tutor
Executive administrator
Sydney Smiley
Sydney enjoys reading, writing creative pieces, and watching scary movies. She also loves cooking and baking, and she has recently taken up crocheting. In her future, she sees herself working as an editor after attending graduate school for professional writing.
Education
Waynesburg University
English (Professional Writing) | Public Relations minor, 2025
Laurel Highlands High School PA
2021
Activities & Affiliations
Writing Center Tutor
Secretary for Sigma Tau Delta
Muse & Stone genre editor for creative nonfiction
Media Relations Coordinator
Myah Hrinko
When Myah is not busy with school and extracurriculars, she enjoys diving into a good book, expressing her creativity through drawing and painting, cooking up delicious meals, and exploring the world of special effects makeup.
Education
Waynesburg University
Digital Design, 2024
Freedom Area High School PA
2020
Activities & Affiliations
Vice President of the Design Club