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Lafayette students will receive the prizes and awards listed below at the 2001 All-College Honors Convocation at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 29, at the Williams Center for the Arts.
(Note: Marquis Scholars and Trustee Scholars, selected from among Lafayette’s most-promising applicants, receive a special financial-aid award and other important benefits. EXCEL Scholars do collaborative research with faculty and earn a stipend.)
Biology
Willis Roberts Hunt Biology Prize. Awarded annually to the senior biology student(s) felt by the members of the department to be most deserving.
Kimberly E. Lavalley ’01, Nashua, N.H.
Jean Marie B. Ruddy ’01, Dunmore, Pa. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL Scholar)
Chemistry
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. Megan K. Brennan ’02, Barnegat, N.J. (Marquis Scholar and 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. Christine M. Thomas ’01, Cinnaminson, N.J. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL 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 (1999-2000 winner). Elizabeth J. Westgate ’01, Maynard, Mass. (EXCEL 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. Kristen M. Pompizzi ’01, Upper Darby, Pa. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL Scholar)
Chemical Rubber Company Freshman Achievement Award. Presented to the most outstanding first-year student in general chemistry. Daniel A. Ruddy ’03, Dunmore, Pa. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL 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. Kathy A. Gelato ’01, Ocean View, Del. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL Scholar)
Merck Index Award. Given to a senior for superior academic work in chemistry and promise of future excellence. Becky J. Wiza ’01, Mohrsville, Pa. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL Scholar)
J. Hunt Wilson ’05 Prize in Analytical Chemistry. Awarded annually to the senior chemistry major with the highest ranking in courses and research in analytical chemistry. Elizabeth J. Westgate ’01, Maynard, Mass. (EXCEL Scholar)
Computer Science
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. Lazar L. Nikolic ’02, Roswell, Ga. (EXCEL Scholar)
Geology and Environmental Geosciences
James L. Dyson Geology Award. Presented annually to that student majoring in geology who, by academic achievements and character, exemplifies the ideals by which James L. Dyson lived and worked.
Becky R. Dreibelbis ’02, Hamburg, Pa. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL Scholar)
Nathan K. Hawk ’02, Lehighton, Pa.
Robert J. Libutti ’02, Sinking Spring, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
Mathematics
Benjamin F. Barge Mathematical Prize. Awarded annually to first-year student(s) 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 (2000 winners).
Tsimafei Maroz ’02, Minsk, Belarus
Alexandru O. Balan ’03, Bucharest, Romania (EXCEL Scholar)
Michael P. Lowe ’03, Easton, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
Peter V. Susi ’03, Unionville, Conn.
Guangxi Wang ’03, Shanghai, China (EXCEL Scholar)
Wesley S. Mitman Prize. Awarded to the graduating senior most outstanding in mathematics. Jeffrey P. Dumont ’01, Hudson, N.H. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL Scholar)
Psychology
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. Kathryn M. Neligan ’01, Wyckoff, N.J.
Herbert W. Rogers Psychology Prize. Awarded annually to the outstanding senior psychology major(s) judged by the department to be the most deserving. Kimberly L. Bassi ’01, Johnstown, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)