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Lafayette will honor more than 100 students who attained outstanding academic success and recognize students invited to become members of Phi Beta Kappa at the annual All-College Honors Convocation 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29, in the Williams Center for the Arts.
The keynote speaker will be Yolanda Wisher ’98, a poet, teacher, and leader in the greater Philadelphia arts community.
J. Ronald Martin, chair of the Academic Progress Committee and professor of chemical engineering, will open the ceremony, followed by remarks from President Daniel H. Weiss.
Prizes will be awarded by J. Randolph Stonesifer, chair of the Subcommittee on Honors Convocation and professor of mathematics; Michael Jordan, member of the Subcommittee on Honors Convocation and assistant professor of foreign languages and literatures; and Rose Marie L. Bukics, Thomas Roy and Lura Forrest Jones Professor of Economics and Business and dean of studies. Provost Anthony Cummings will provide the closing remarks.
Wisher is the founder and president of the Germantown Poetry Festival, and was co-founder of Poetry for People Philly. She was named the first poet laureate of Montgomery County, Pa. She has served on the board of directors and was an associate editor for Open City: A Journal of Community Arts and Culture. She is the recipient of a Reinke Grant for Humanities Studies and a Cave Canem Fellowship. She teaches at the Germantown Friends School where she advises the Poetry Slam Team. Wisher, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, graduated magna cum laude from Lafayette with a double major in English and interdisciplinary studies, and honors in English. She earned an M.A. from Temple University. While at Lafayette, she was the recipient of the H. MacKnight Black Poetry and Literature Prize and the Aaron O. Hoff Service Above Self Award.
(Note: Marquis Scholars and Trustee Scholarship recipients, selected from among Lafayette’s most promising applicants, receive a special merit-based financial award and educational benefits. In the EXCEL Scholars program, students do collaborative research with faculty while earning a stipend.)
Frederick Knecht Detwiller Prize. Awarded to a senior art major for distinguished work in art and art history.
Chelsea Rhadigan ’07 (French/art), Lapeer, Mich.
Vivian B. Noblett Prize in Studio Art. Awarded to an art major(s)—with preference given to a student with an interest in studio art—who has demonstrated proficiency in painting and drawing and who shows potential for future achievements.
Danielle Schreier ’07 (art), New York, N.Y. (EXCEL Scholar)
Thomas G. Yohe Memorial Prize in Studio Art. Awarded to a student who displays creativity in drawing and illustration.
Emily Gillespie ’07(art), Hammonton, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
H. MacKnight Black Poetry and Literature Prize. Awarded annually to the student who submits the best poem or group of poems in a contest conducted by the department of English.
Jennifer M. Aranda ’07 (English/Women’s studies), Paramus, N.J.
Class of 1883 Prize. Awarded to a senior(s) who, in the opinion of the faculty in the department of English, has demonstrated excellence in English.
Shane M. Clauser ’07 (English/government and law) Pottsville, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
Amanda J. Finkelstein ’07 (English), Syosset, N.Y. (Marquis Scholar)
Jaclyn S. Smith ’07 (English/psychology), Saugus, Calif. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Jean Corrie Poetry Prize. Awarded annually to first-, second-, and third-year students who submit the best poetry in a contest conducted by the Academy of American Poets.
Rachel E. Heron ’09 (English), Downingtown, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
Gilbert Prize. Awarded annually to students who, in the judgment of the department of English, have demonstrated superiority in English.
Jennifer M. Aranda ’07 (English/Women’s studies), Paramus, N.J.
Shane M. Clauser ’07 (English/government and law) Pottsville, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
Amanda J. Finkelstein ’07 (English), Syosset, N.Y. (Marquis Scholar)
Jonathan R. Maier ’07 (mathematics), Scranton, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
David E. Platt ’07 (English), Langhorne, Pa.
Jaclyn S. Smith ’07 (English/psychology), Saugus, Calif. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Lauren E. Blakeslee ’08 (English/Spanish), Saylorsburg, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
Jenny H. Boyar ’08 (English/psychology), Hillsborough, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
Danielle R. Koupf ’08 (English), Randolph, N.J. (Marquis Scholar)
Caitlin A. Thompson ’08 (English), Cooper City, Fla.
Abra S. Berkowitz ’09 (English), Sharon, Mass.
Sean P. Gough ’09 (history), North Plainfield, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
Rachel E. Heron ’09 (English), Downingtown, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
Cary S. Marshall ’09, Rockville, Md.
I. Clinton Kline Prize. Awarded to the senior who has demonstrated excellence in acting, directing, or technical theater.
Kiira E. Benzing ’07 (French/performance studies), Ridgewood, N.J.
Frank Kline Baker Spanish and Latin American Civilization Award. Awarded annually to students who attain the greatest proficiency in the study of Spanish and Latin American Civilization.
Amanda E. DeLoureiro ’07 (Spanish/environmental studies), Farmington, Conn.
Lisa D. Lovallo ’07 (Spanish/economics & business), Hebron, Conn. (EXCEL Scholar)
Victor A. Morales ’07 (Spanish/economics & business), Trenton, N.J.
Allison S. Owen ’07 (law and philosophy), Cheshire, Conn. (Trustee Scholarship)
George H. Catlin Prize. Awarded annually to the senior with the highest average in the study of the classics.
Julia S. Kumpan ’07 (classical civilization), Danville, Calif. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
James Alexander Petrie Prize in French. Awarded annually to a student(s) demonstrating a high degree of proficiency in French.
Kiira E. Benzing ’07 (French/performance studies), Ridgewood, N.J.
Laura J. Sims ’07 (international affairs/French), North Haven, Conn. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Rexroth Prize in German. Awarded to a student for meritorious achievement in German.
Outstanding Senior Award:
Adam H. Callaghan ’07 (English/German), South Portland, Maine, (EXCEL Scholar)
Culture/Literature Studies Award:
Sebastian H. Shrager ’08 (German), Weston, Conn.
Emma M. Kline ’09 (A.B. engineering), New Hope, Pa.
Language Studies Award:
Thomas J. Voltz ’09 (civil engineering), Melville, N.Y. (Marquis Scholar)
Class of 1884 R. B. Youngman Greek Prize. Awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated a high degree of proficiency in Greek as determined by the department of foreign languages and literatures.
Julia S. Kumpan ’07 (classical civilization), Danville, Calif. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Ralph Scott Grover Music Scholar Award. Presented to a student who has achieved distinction in music scholarship.
Jessica L. Bigness ’07 (economics and business), East Stroudsburg, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Trustee Scholar)
John D. Raymond Music Award. Awarded annually by the department of music to a deserving music student(s).
Christopher B. Jacoby ’07 (electrical and computer engineering), Madison, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
Louise M. Olmsted Prize in Ethics. Awarded to a student, who, in the judgment of the members of the department of philosophy, has done outstanding work in theoretical ethics, applied ethics, or a related field.
Allison S. Owen ’07 (law and philosophy), Cheshire, Conn. (Trustee Scholarship)
Reverend J. W. and R. S. Porter Bible Prize. Awarded annually to students judged by the department of religious studies to have demonstrated high proficiency in the study of religion, based upon work done in their first and second years.
Kimberly A. Arditte ’08 (psychology), Princeton, N.J.
Peter H. Dimmick ’08 (religion and politics), Sewickley, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
Jenna L. Firshein ’08 (history/religious studies), Teaneck, N.J.
Gregory H. Martin ’08 (music), Chappaqua, N.Y. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Africana Studies Scholastic Award. Awarded to a student(s) selected by Africana Studies program faculty who has demonstrated academic excellence and potential for future leadership in American society.
Amanda J. Lalley ’07 (international affairs/Africana studies), Brewerton, N.Y. (EXCEL Scholar)
Paul Bernon Memorial Prize in Sociology. Awarded each year by the faculty in the department of anthropology and sociology to the graduating senior most outstanding in sociology.
Dana E. Gambro ’07 (art/anthropology & sociology), Summit, N.J.
Kyle B. Hoover ’07 (American studies), Westborough, Mass.
John H. Allen Prize. Awarded to the author of the best essay in public finance, as judged by a committee within the department of economics and business.
Stephen J. Discepola Jr. ’07 (history/economics and business), Millville, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
Department of Economics and Business Award for Scholastic Excellence. Awarded to a student for outstanding academic performance in economics and business and for leadership in departmental activities.
Thuy Lan Nguyen ’07 (mathematics/economics and business), Hanoi, Vietnam (EXCEL Scholar)
Robert F. Hunsicker Educational Prize. Awarded to a student who has done meritorious work in the area of small-business studies.
Danielle S. Goldberg ’07 (economics and business/psychology), Englishtown, N.J.
Institute of Internal Auditors Award for Excellence in Accounting-Related Studies. Given to a student for excellence in accounting and business subjects.
Tomas Bielskis ’07 (mathematics-economics), Siauliai, Lithuania (EXCEL Scholar)
Institute of Management Accountants Award. Given to a student for excellence in accounting.
Lisa D. Lovallo ’07 (Spanish/economics and business), Hebron, Conn. (EXCEL Scholar)
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award. Given to a graduating senior for excellence in accounting and for participation in college and community affairs.
Denica S. Karadzhova ’07 (economics and business), Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (EXCEL Scholar)
J. H. Tarbell Award. Awarded to a student who demonstrates an understanding of financial operations and institutions.
David A. Fishman ’07 (mathematics-economics), Pittsford, N.Y. (EXCEL Scholar)
Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award. Given to a student whose academic performance in economics and business is considered exceptional.
Maria M. Mileva ’07 (economics and business/international affairs), Sofia, Bulgaria (EXCEL Scholar)
Matthew A. Weiss ’07 (economics and business/government and law) Manalapan, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Eugene P. Chase Government Prize . Awarded annually to the student who has, in the judgment of the department of government and law, submitted the best written exposition in the field of political science during the academic year.
Amy E. Polizzano ’08 (English/government and law), Bethlehem, Pa.
Minerva and Emil V. Novak Prize in Government and Law. Presented annually to a student(s) majoring in government and law based on overall excellence in academic work and citizenship in the campus community.
Malorie C. Ferrick ’07 (government and law), McKean, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
David B. Myers ’07 (history/government and law), Rockville Centre, N.Y.
Katherine B. Okon ’07 (government and law), Monroe, Conn.
Amy E. Polizzano ’08 (English/government and law), Bethlehem, Pa.
Class of 1910 Prize. Awarded annually by the department of history to the senior student(s) who has excelled in the study of history or in an allied field of humanities and who, in the determination of the department, manifests the greatest promise for responsible civic leadership and public service.
Raymond F. Conger ’07 (history), Green Pond, N.J.
Andrew J. Fagal ’07 (history/economics and business), Skaneateles, NY
Willis Roberts Hunt Biology Prize. Awarded annually to the senior biology student(s) felt by the members of the department to be most deserving.
Bryan Abessi ’07 (biology), Franklin Lakes, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
Michael T. Werner ’07 (biology/geology), Neenah, Wis. (EXCEL Scholar)
American Chemical Society Division of Polymer Chemistry Award. Presented to the sophomore or junior chemistry major with the most outstanding performance in the first two semesters of organic chemistry.
Daniela G. Duca ’09 (biochemistry), Chisinau, Moldova (EXCEL Scholar)
American Chemical Society Prize. Given by the Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society to the outstanding senior chemistry major for achievement in chemistry.
Frank B. Cortazar ’07 (biochemistry), Miami, Fla. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry. Presented to the junior chemistry major with the greatest achievement in the study of analytical chemistry (2004-05 winner).
Matthew P. Coughlin ’07 (chemistry), Boyertown, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Trustee Scholar)
American Institute of Chemists Award. Presented by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Chemists to a senior chemistry major in recognition of his/her demonstrated record of leadership, character, and scholastic achievement.
Katherine M. Buettner ’07 (chemistry), Chagrin Falls, Ohio (EXCEL Scholar)
Chemical Rubber Company Freshman Achievement Award. Presented to the most outstanding first-year student in general chemistry.
Sarah E. Sykes ’09 (biochemistry), West Grove, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
William Forris Hart ’27 Chemistry Prize. Presented to a junior or senior chemistry major for proficiency in organic chemistry and potential for further achievement in chemistry.
Matthew P. Coughlin ’07 (chemistry), Boyertown, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Trustee Scholar)
Merck Index Award. Given to a senior for superior academic work in chemistry and promise of future excellence.
Bradley M. Wertheim ’07 (biochemistry), Martinsville, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar, Trustee Scholar)
Carl J. Staska Prize. Awarded each year to a student(s) who has demonstrated a degree of proficiency in chemical laboratory skills.
David D. Shellhamer ’07 (chemistry), Yardley, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
J. Hunt Wilson 1905 Prize in Analytical Chemistry. Awarded annually to the senior chemistry major with the highest ranking in courses and research in analytical chemistry.
Matthew P. Coughlin ’07 (chemistry), Boyertown, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Trustee Scholar)
James P. Schwar Prize. Awarded annually in honor of James P. Schwar, professor of computer science from 1962-2000, to a deserving computer science student.
Timothy K. Zirkel ’08 (mathematics/computer science) Honey Brook, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
James L. Dyson Geology Award. Presented annually to the student(s) majoring in geology who, by academic achievements and character, exemplifies the ideals by which James L. Dyson lived and worked.
Joanna R. Morabito ’08 (geology), Yorktown Heights, N.Y. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Benjamin F. Barge Mathematical Prize. Awarded annually to first-year students or members of the sophomore class in recognition for excellence in mathematics. Students are selected after competition among the members of the class for meritorious solutions of original problems (2006 winners).
Xue Ji ’08 (mathematics/economics and business), Wuxi Jiangsu, China
Jinjin Qian ’08 (mathematics/economics and business), Shanghai, China (EXCEL Scholar)
Jordan O. Tirrell ’08 (mathematics), West Grove, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
Shiliang Cui ’09 (mathematics/economics and business), Shanghai, China (EXCEL Scholar)
Professor James P. Crawford Prize in Mathematics. Awarded to a student who has made a special contribution to the mathematics community at Lafayette by participating in and providing leadership for the cocurricular activities of the department.
Frank A. Patane ’07 (mathematics), Mullica Hill, NJ
Wesley S. Mitman Prize. Awarded to the graduating senior most outstanding in mathematics.
Brian G. Kronenthal ’07 (mathematics), Yardley, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Haotian Wu ’07 (physics/mathematics), Jiangsu, China (EXCEL Scholar)
William C. Rappolt ’67 and Walter Oechsle ’57 Neuroscience Prize. Awarded to an outstanding senior based on scholarship in the classroom and laboratory and service to the major, college or community.
Carey A. Wilson ’07 (neuroscience), Hamilton, N.Y. (EXCEL Scholar)
Burton H. Cohen Memorial Prize. Awarded annually to a senior psychology major who has demonstrated the necessary inclination, intellectual curiosity, determination, and potential to become a dedicated, creative, selfless teacher. The term “teacher” is to be interpreted in the broadest sense of the word.
Christine M. Jones ’07 (psychology/English), South River, N.J. (Trustee Scholar)
Katharine J. Tintrup ’07 (psychology/Italian studies), Mamaroneck, N.Y.
Herbert W. Rogers Psychology Prize. Awarded annually to the outstanding senior psychology major(s) judged by the department to be the most deserving.
Alexandra M. Minieri ’07 (psychology), East Brunswick, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
William G. McLean Tau Beta Pi Prize. Awarded annually to a sophomore engineering student based on academic performance, campus, citizenship, and professional orientation.
William B. Towne ’09 (electrical and computer engineering), Litchfield, N.H. (Marquis Scholar)
Charles L. Best Memorial Prize in A.B. Engineering. Awarded annually to senior students who best exemplify the ideals behind the Bachelor of Arts in Engineering degree and who have demonstrated leadership in the Bachelor of Arts in Engineering program.
Frank R. Giannelli III ’07 (A.B. engineering), Berkeley Heights, N.J.
Tabitha L. Sprau ’07 (A.B. engineering/art), Hunlock Creek, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Donald F. Othmer Award. Given to the junior majoring in chemical engineering who has attained the highest grade point average during his/her first two years.
Scott B. Crown ’08 (chemical engineering), Effort, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
American Institute of Chemists Award. Presented by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Chemists to a senior chemical engineering major in recognition of his/her demonstrated record of leadership, character, and scholastic achievement.
Kaytlin M. Henry ’07 (chemical engineering), Little Egg Harbor, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
Charles Duncan Fraser Prize. Awarded annually to the senior student(s) who, in the judgment of the department of chemical engineering, is best qualified for advanced work in materials science and engineering.
Nikolce Gorevski ’07 (chemical engineering), Bitola, Macedonia (EXCEL Scholar)
Bonnie K. Hoy ’07 (chemical engineering), Smithville, N.J.
Kristen A. Lyon ’07 (chemical engineering), Freeland, Md. (Marquis Scholar)
Rufaro G. Mukogo ’07 (B.S. chemical engineering/A.B. international studies), Harare, Zimbabwe (EXCEL Scholar)
Ryder W. Pingry ’07 (chemical engineering), Huntingdon, Pa.
Kaushal Silwal ’07 (chemical engineering), Kathmandu, Nepal (EXCEL Scholar)
Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society Award. Given to the outstanding senior chemical engineering major(s) for achievement in chemistry.
Eugene J. LaBuz ’07 (chemical engineering), Drums, Pa. (Trustee Scholar)
Lehigh Valley Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Award. Presented to a senior in the department of chemical engineering who has compiled an impressive record in the undergraduate years in chemical engineering and who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in one or more extracurricular activities.
Sara E. Davis ’07 (chemical engineering), Taylor, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Kaytlin M. Henry ’07 (chemical engineering), Little Egg Harbor, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
Jessica S. Jenkins ’07 (chemical engineering), Fayetteville, N.C. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Lehigh Valley Section of the ASM Award. Awarded annually to the student(s) who has attained the most impressive record in the introductory materials course.
Greg A. Hoeschele ’09 (mechanical engineering), Skillman, N.J.
Jonathan T. Kratzer ’09 (mechanical engineering), Butztown, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
Dr. E. L. McMillen-K. K. Malhotra ’49 Prize. Awarded to a junior(s) who has attained a high cumulative average in chemical engineering and who has demonstrated a high level of proficiency in the Unit Operations Laboratory.
Sara E. Davis ’07 (chemical engineering), Taylor, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Nikolce Gorevski ’07 (chemical engineering), Bitola, Macedonia (EXCEL Scholar)
Kaytlin M. Henry ’07 (chemical engineering), Little Egg Harbor, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
Raquel N. Herrera ’07 (chemical engineering), New Britain, Conn. (EXCEL Scholar)
Bonnie K. Hoy ’07 (chemical engineering), Smithville, N.J.
Jessica S. Jenkins ’07 (chemical engineering), Fayetteville, N.C. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Rufaro G. Mukogo ’07 (B.S. chemical engineering/A.B. international studies), Harare, Zimbabwe (EXCEL Scholar)
Ryder W. Pingry ’07 (chemical engineering), Huntingdon, Pa.
Donald U. Noblett Prize in Chemical Engineering. Given to a chemical engineering major(s) based on high academic achievement, with outstanding promise of future excellence in his/her career.
Jessica S. Jenkins ’07 (chemical engineering), Fayetteville, N.C. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Carl J. Staska Prize. Awarded each year to a student(s) who has demonstrated a degree of proficiency in chemical laboratory skills.
Sara E. Davis ’07 (chemical engineering), Taylor, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Luther F. Witmer Prize. Awarded annually to the chemical engineering senior with the most outstanding accomplishments in materials science and engineering.
Ryder W. Pingry ’07 (chemical engineering), Huntingdon, Pa.
Carroll Phillips Bassett Prize. Awarded annually to senior students deemed most outstanding by the department of civil and environmental engineering.
Gregory O. Black ’07 (B.S. civil engineering/A.B. international studies), Saunderstown, R.I. (Trustee Scholar)
Margaret E. Garcia ’07 (B.S. civil engineering/A.B. international studies), Stamford, Conn. (EXCEL Scholar)
Jessica L. Haase ’07 (civil engineering), Glen Rock, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Trustee Scholar)
Daniel A. Kucz ’07 (civil engineering), Newfoundland, Pa.
Abdul-Rahman Salkini ’07 (civil engineering), Aleppo, Syria (EXCEL Scholar)
Lee S. Vanzler ’07 (civil engineering), Sharon, Mass.
Russell C. Brinker Prize in Civil Engineering. Awarded to that junior in the civil and environmental engineering department who, in the opinion of that department’s faculty, is deemed most deserving on the basis of self-reliance, scholarship, and student activities.
Christine D. Moore ’08 (civil engineering), Fredericksburg, Va. (EXCEL Scholar)
Bailey E. Simone ’08(civil engineering), Westfield, Mass. (EXCEL Scholar)
Lehigh Valley Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers Outstanding Senior Award. Awarded to a senior civil engineering student who exhibits outstanding scholastic ability as well as involvement in extracurricular activities.
Lee S. Vanzler ’07 (civil engineering), Sharon, Mass.
Moles Student Award. Given to a student in engineering whose academic achievement and enthusiastic application shows outstanding promise of personal development leading to a career in construction engineering and management.
Joshua E. Smith ’07 (A.B. engineering/economics and business), Baltimore, Md.
B. Vincent Viscomi Civil Engineering Prize. Awarded to a civil engineering student based on demonstrated academic achievement and leadership during his or her first three years at Lafayette.
Lee S. Vanzler ’07 (civil engineering), Sharon, Mass.
Lawrence J. Conover ’24 Electrical Engineering Prize. Presented each year to a senior in electrical engineering upon recommendation of the department of electrical and computer engineering.
Thomas J. Kissinger ’07 (electrical and computer engineering), Lebanon, Pa.
J.J. Ebers Memorial Award. Given to a student, selected by the department of electrical and computer engineering, based on high academic achievement and noteworthy professional interest in the field of electrical engineering.
Jeremy S. Lavine ’07 (B.S. electrical and computer engineering/A.B. international studies), Annandale, Va. (EXCEL Scholar, Trustee Scholar)
Finley W. and Ethelwyne H. Smith Electronic Engineering Prize. Awarded annually to the electrical and computer engineering senior who has earned, at the end of the junior year, the highest cumulative average attained by any senior who is working for department honors with a project in the electronics or communications field.
Sean W. Nowlan ’07 (electrical and computer engineering), Haddon Heights, N.J. (Marquis Scholar)
Karl J. Ammerman Prize. Awarded annually to the “most deserving student” in the department of mechanical engineering, selected by the faculty of the department.
Michael J. Elzinga ’07 (B.S. mechanical engineering/A.B. physics), Saint Paul, Minn. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Carl G., Jr. ’67 and Deborah B. Anderson P’01 Mechanical Engineering Prize. Awarded to a mechanical engineering major on the strength of high academic achievement and promise for excellence in his or her career.
Joshua A. Shrom ’07 (mechanical engineering), Lancaster, Pa.
College President’s Award. Awarded annually to the outstanding cadets from each class in terms of overall achievement measured by scholastic excellence, leadership, military performance, and extracurricular involvement.
Dane M. Hanson ’07 (government and law), Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Zachary M. Cleary ’10, South Glastonbury, Conn.
Leopard Medal. Awarded to the first-year cadet who contributes the most to the advancement of Army ROTC at Lafayette College. The cadet must be academically in the top 10 percent of his/her ROTC class and the top 25 percent of his/her academic class. The award is made possible through the generous contributions of Harry M. Jones ’66, Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Army retired.
Steven L. Harrington ’10, Farmington, Conn.
James F. Bryant ’40 Excellence Award. Awarded to a junior student who meets standards of excellence, as did James F. Bryant, by demonstrating high academic achievement, lettering in at least one varsity sport, and showing noticeable and noteworthy evidence of community service.
Jaryd T. Freedman ’08 (biochemistry), Ambler, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
Eugene P. Chase Phi Beta Kappa Prize. Awarded to a sophomore(s) who has demonstrated scholarship as a first-year student.
Alyssa M. Batula ’09 (electrical and computer engineering), Cleona, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
Chihyu Chen ’09 (physics/mechanical engineering), Bangkok, Thailand (EXCEL Scholar)
Daniela G. Duca ’09 (biochemistry), Chisinau, Moldova (EXCEL Scholar)
Rachel E. Heron ’09 (English), Downingtown, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
Mollie E. Lyle ’09, Woodbury, Minn. (Marquis Scholar)
Ilvira R. Mardanova ’09 (biochemistry), Tashkent, Uzbekistan (EXCEL Scholar)
Alaina D. Masler ’09 (Spanish), Cortland, N.Y. (Marquis Scholar)
Robert L. Schmid ’09 (electrical and computer engineering), Ellicott City, Md. (Marquis Scholar)
Debra L. Shlossman ’09 (chemical engineering), Wilmington, Del (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Sarah E. Sykes ’09 (biochemistry), West Grove, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
Marco Tjioe ’09 (B.S. mechanical engineering/A.B. chemistry), North Sumatera, Indonesia (EXCEL Scholar)
Lafayette Alumni of the Lehigh Valley Scholarship Award. Awarded annually to a senior(s) residing in the greater Lehigh Valley who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement.
Michael A. Dominguez ’07 (B.S. computer science/A.B. English), East Stroudsburg, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar, Marquis Scholar)
Rachel J. Gallagher ’07 (equality and justice), Allentown, Pa.
Zachary X. Reiter ’07 (B.S. mathematics/A.B. computer science), Easton, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
Megan B. Zaroda ’07 (political communication), Easton, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
David Bishop Skillman 1913 Library Prize. Awarded to a graduating senior library assistant who by his or her exemplary performance, skill, and dedication has enhanced the library’s educational role.
Thomas Ercolano III ’07 (philosophy), Stirling, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
Dimitar M. Marmarov ’07 (mathematics-economics), Plovdiv, Bulgaria (EXCEL Scholar)
Paul Tully Memorial Prize. Presented to the student who best exemplifies the progressive principles of social and political service-democratic ideals to which Paul Tully devoted his life.
Jillian M. Gaeta ’07 (French/international affairs), Middletown, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
Rachel J. Gallagher ’07 (equality and justice), Allentown, Pa.
Professor Carolynn Van Dyke Prize. Awarded annually to a student majoring in any subject (preference for computer science) to provide funds for a nontraditional learning experience.
George Armah ’08 (B.S. mathematics/A.B. computer science), Accra, Ghana (EXCEL Scholar)