TCU is noted for its numerous traditions, from the iconic Riff Ram chant, which is considered to be the oldest chant in the Southwest Conference, to the “lucky frog” that lies between Sadler and Reed Halls and is said to bring students good luck if they stroke its nose. Among these is a student favorite tradition: the Outstanding Senior award.

Every fall, TCU Student Activities honors one senior undergraduate student as the Outstanding Senior. This individual is chosen after a series of applications, votes and interviews. At the annual Homecoming football game, the ten finalists are acknowledged on the field, and the Outstanding Senior is named.

This year, that award went to Oreoluwayimika (Oreo) Adebanjo.

TCU’s campaign is “Lead On,” more specifically, “When we lead the charge, we lead the change.”

Adebanjo said this campaign is something TCU has instilled in him throughout his time here.

Involvement

Adebanjo is involved in many organizations and leadership positions at TCU. He has been a Resident Assistant since his sophomore year and credits Chase Berry, his first-year RA, with motivating him to apply for the position, who also received Outstanding Senior during his time at TCU.

“Chase really showed me that being your true authentic self and serving others is the best way to make an impact and make a difference,” Adebanjo said. “Seeing him win Outstanding Senior really inspired me to follow in his footsteps.”

Faith

Adebanjo has also shown leadership by participating in the annual Exodus retreat, a weekend-long program designed to connect TCU first-year students to long-term communities through Christ-centered local churches. He also devotes much of his time to Antioch Fort Worth, a local church. 

His faith has guided him to where he is today, and earning Outstanding Senior was a full-circle moment for him, as he had prayed about it the previous year.

When asked what legacy he wants to leave at TCU, he said he wants to be remembered as someone who “lives his life sold out for Christ.”