Simmons is proud of the many outstanding students studying in the six departments that make up the School of Education and Human Development. But one of these students has been honored as a bona fide hero.
Magdeline Pike is studying for her doctorate in Learning Sciences in Simmons Human Centered Interdisciplinary Studies Department. Today she was awarded the SMU Police Department’s Citizens Commendation Award for helping save the life of a man outside Ford Stadium on Nov. 30. SMU Police Chief Jim Walters presented the award at a special ceremony. Donzeal Curry, an SMU security guard who called 911, also received the award.
Pike was on the boulevard tailgating when she saw a man who was unresponsive. The Air Force veteran sprang into action, and along with an unidentified man worked together to administer CPR until EMS arrived. Pike said it was a stressful couple of days until she learned that he survived.
Chris Anderson, his wife Elaine and their two little girls attended the awards ceremony and were able to thank their heroes in person.
Pike says she is grateful that she, the unidentified man, and Curry were able to work together to administer lifesaving aid. She says she is humbled by the recognition and is happy she was in the right place at the right time to help.