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We are proud to give campus-wide recognition to their outstanding achievements, and we thank you for helping us celebrate this event.
* Excel Scholar: Excel Scholars work collaboratively with faculty on research projects that expand the boundaries of knowledge
¤ Marquis Scholar: Selected at the time of admission to the College, Marquis Scholars are exceptional students who have distinguished themselves through academic achievement and have demonstrated intellectual curiosity through involvement in school and community programs.
» Marquis Fellow: Selected at the time of admission to the College, Marquis Fellows are among the most outstanding student recognized for their academic achievements, scholarly pursuits, leadership and involvement in school and community programs.
^ Posse Scholar: Selected at the time of admission in consultation with the Posse Foundation, Posse Scholars are identified for their leadership ability and overall motivation to succeed. Posse Scholars head campus organizations, encourage dialogue and programs that foster an inclusive campus environment, and achieve high levels of academic success.
+ Pepper Prize Finalists: The George Wharton Pepper Prize, awarded annually to the senior “who most nearly represents the Lafayette ideal,” was established in 1923 by George Wharton Pepper H’22, a United States Senator from Pennsylvania, an attorney, and a founding member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Ten finalists are identified each spring from the graduating class.
++ Pepper Prize Winner: 2020 George Wharton Pepper Prize Winner. The Pepper Prize Winner is chosen by a campus wide vote by faculty, staff and students.
‡ Prestigious Scholarship/Fellowship awards: These awards are highly competitive and prestigious. Students are subjected to rigorous selection criteria and compete against candidates from across the US. These scholarships include opportunities to study abroad, finance their current or postgraduate.
Awarded to students, selected by Africana Studies program faculty, who have demonstrated academic excellence and potential for future leadership in American society.
Nina Milligan ’20 » |
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in research, coursework and motivation in the study of environmental chemistry.
Emily Ross ’22 ¤ |
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in research, coursework and motivation in the study of inorganic chemistry.
Jessica Luo ’20 * |
Presented to a senior chemistry or biochemistry major who has demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry based upon a combination of research experience, coursework and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry.
Bingsong Zeng ’20 |
Presented to the student who has demonstrated excellence in research, coursework and motivation in the study of physical chemistry.
Emily Lugos ’20 * |
Given by the Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society to the outstanding senior chemistry major for achievement in chemistry.
Daisy Grace ’20 ¤ * ‡ |
Presented to the chemistry major with the greatest achievement in the study of analytical chemistry.
Bingsong Zeng ’20 |
Given to the junior majoring in chemical and biomolecular engineering who has attained the highest grade point average after the first two years of study.
Kotoe Abe ’21 ¤ |
Presented by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Chemists to a senior chemical engineering major in recognition of a demonstrated record of leadership, character, and scholastic achievement.
Sarah Park ’20 |
Presented by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Chemists to a senior biochemistry major in recognition of a demonstrated record of leadership, character and scholastic achievement.
Sarah Blitz ’20 ¤ ‡ |
Presented by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Chemists to a senior chemical engineering major in recognition of a demonstrated record of leadership, character and scholastic achievement.
Daisy Grace ’20 ¤ * ‡ |
Presented to cadets in the top 25 percent of their class in academic and ROTC subjects who have demonstrated outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character and citizenship.
Nicholas Cacioppo ’22 |
Seth Rawlins ’21 |
Presented to cadets in the top 10 percent of their academic class and in the top 25 percent of their ROTC class who have demonstrated qualities of leadership and actively participated in campus student activities.
Aiden Swearingen ’22 |
Awarded annually to a student of high academic achievement and enthusiasm for geology, in honor of Arthur Montgomery, Professor of Geology 1951-75.
Julisan Street ’21 |
Awarded to civil and environmental engineering students based on demonstrated academic achievement and leadership during their first three years of study.
Yue Wu ’20 * |
Parastou Bahrami Taghanaki ’20 |
Rebecca Blocker ’20 |
Awarded annually to rising or current seniors who display competitive oratorical excellence while competing for the Lafayette College Forensics and/or Mock Trial teams.
Theodora Beemer ’20 + » |
Chris Mayer ’20 » |
Saeed Malami ’20 * |
Jennifer Richardson ’20 |
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.
Josselyn Alvarenga ’20 |
Mackenzie Calvert ’20 |
Awarded to a mechanical engineering major on the strength of high academic achievement and promise for career excellence.
Emma Weaver ’20 ¤ |
Awarded each year to a student who has demonstrated a high degree of proficiency in chemical laboratory skills.
Sydney Schock ’20 ¤ * |
Sierra Cole ’20 |
Margaret Rusnock ’20 |
Awarded annually to senior students deemed most outstanding by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Rebecca Cook ’20 |
Danielle Gardner ’20 |
Theresa Reichman ’20 |
Tasha Vipond ’20 |
Awarded annually to the seniors who, in the judgment of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, are best qualified for advanced work in materials science and engineering.
Jodi Graf ’20 ¤ ‡ |
Joanna White ’20 ‡ |
Cameron Cranley ’20 ¤ |
Awarded annually to the senior who best exemplifies the ideals behind the Bachelor of Arts in Engineering degree and has demonstrated leadership in the Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Program.
Daniel Gonzalez ’20 * ‡ |
Awarded to a senior who, in the opinion of the faculty in the Department of English, has demonstrated excellence in English.
Jennifer Richardson ’20 |
Awarded annually by the Department of History to seniors who have excelled in the study of history or in an allied field of humanities and who, in the determination of the department, manifest the greatest promise for responsible civic leadership and public service.
Gabrielle Tropp ’20 ¤ * + |
Rachel Bram ’20 |
Gwendolyn Ellis ’20 |
Awarded annually to the student or students who authored the best paper in an advanced history seminar in the previous calendar year.
Rachel Bram ’20 |
This award is given annually by the Center for Community Engagement to seniors who have made significant contributions to the community through course projects, an honors thesis, EXCEL Scholar work or some other form of academic community engagement.
Jennifer Giovanniello ’20 |
Awarded to engineering students pursuing senior projects such as individual research, honors work or design projects and who are also actively engaged with the arts and other co-curricular experiences.
Emma Weaver ’20 ¤ |
Parastou Bahrami Taghanaki ’20 |
Rebecca Blocker ’20 |
Awarded annually to an outstanding student who will benefit from studying abroad.
Fatimah Fair ’22 ^ |
Awarded to a graduating senior library assistant who, by exemplary performance, skill, and dedication, has enhanced the library’s educational role.
Rochelle Greenidge ’20 |
Christopher Mumba ’20 |
Awarded to a junior biology major who has demonstrated curiosity in the laboratory as well as motivation and passion for the field work, performed commendably in the classroom, shown self-reliance and personal growth, and displayed a commitment of character to the wider campus community.
Julianna Carpenetti ’21 * |
Awarded to a student for outstanding academic performance in economics and business, and for leadership in departmental activities.
Emily Emick ’20 » * |
Elene Jalagonia ’20 * |
Given to chemical and biomolecular engineering majors based on high academic achievement with outstanding promise of future excellence in their career.
Jodi Graf ’20 ¤ ‡ |
Awarded to two juniors who have attained a high cumulative grade point average in chemical and biomolecular engineering and who have demonstrated a high lvel of proficiency in the Unit Operations Laboratory.
Sasha Neefe ’21 » |
Sarah Burkert ’21 |
Awarded annually to a junior or senior who has exhibited high academic achievement in the acquisition of a second language, other than English, including its literature and cultural production (e.g., essay, poetry, film) either in the original language or in translation.
Phuong Ly ’20 ‡ |
Awarded annually to the senior selected by the Landis Center for Community Engagement who has been most committed to service and the residents of the Easton Area Community.
Adam Finkelstein ’20 |
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.
Julia Dash ’20 ‡ |
Awarded to sophomores who have demonstrated scholarship as first-year students.
Kevin Manogue ’22 * » |
Celeste Fieberg ’22 * ¤ |
Madeline Carroll ’22 ¤ |
Stefano Mancini ’22 ¤ |
Kristen Steudel ’22 ¤ |
Michael O’Connor ’22 * |
Benjamin Gersten ’22 |
Leigh Jacobsen ’22 |
Jessica Mummert ’22 |
Kelly Mwaamba ’22 |
Allison Paglia ’22 |
Matthew Sabatino ’22 |
Hannah Spitzer ’22 |
Jillian Updegraff ’22 |
This award is presented to a junior or senior Environmental Studies major that has excelled academically and who has also contributed to extracurricular programs in environmental stewardship and sustainability and/or conducted research in environmental studies.
Jennifer Giovanniello ’20 |
Awarded annually to students who attain the greatest proficiency in the study of Spanish and Latin American Civilization.
Mia Coutinho ’20 » ‡ |
Henry Hinchey ’20 ‡ |
Gabrielle Tropp ’20 * ¤ + |
Rosario Rivera ’20 ^ |
Awarded to a senior art major for distinguished work in art and art history.
Adrian Pinos ’20 |
Tori Schoen ’20 |
Awarded to the senior with the highest average in the study of the classics.
Rosario Rivera ’20 ^ |
Morgen Williard ’20 |
This award is given to a student majoring in geology or environmental science who achieves high academic standing through hard work and diligence, and demonstrates a particular interest in environmental systems, earth surface processes, or hydrogeology.
William Pfadenhauer ’20 * |
Awarded to a junior or senior who has exhibited high academic achievement in advanced statistical coursework, research projects and other areas involving applications of statistical methods.
Mike Van Ness ’20 |
Awarded annually to students who, in the judgment of the Department of English, have demonstrated superiority in English.
Erik Mathews ’22 * » |
Devin On ’22 ^ |
Sarah Frankel ’21 |
Rochelle Greenidge ’20 |
Casey Nevins ’20 + |
Jennifer Richardson ’20 |
Awarded annually to a student majoring in geology and environmental sciences who, by dedicated effort in a rigorous academic program, has achieved distinction in science and math throughout his/her academic career, or who has come to achieve such distinction through steady improvement. This award is given to a student who is seen by faculty as a potential partner in collaborative geoscience research or in recognition of research already accomplished.
Amanda Willet ’20 * |
Awarded annually to the senior who submits the best poem or group of poems in a contest conducted by the Department of English.
KeeShawn Murphy ’20 ^ |
Awarded annually to outstanding senior psychology majors who are judged by the department to be the most deserving.
Erin McKenney ’20 * ¤ |
Awarded to the seniors who have demonstrated excellence in acting, directing or technical theater.
Olivia Coughlin ’20 ¤ |
Awarded annually to a junior or senior majoring in International Affairs based on overall excellence in international or global scholarship and global citizenship, selected by the International Affairs Advisory Committee.
Elene Jalagonia ’20 * |
Awarded to a student who demonstrates an understanding of financial operations and institutions.
Sam Klearman ’21 |
Awarded annually to the senior chemistry major with the highest ranking in courses and research in analytical chemistry.
Daisy Grace ’20 ¤ * ‡ |
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.
Simone Khalifa ’20 ¤ |
Awarded annually to students demonstrating a high degree of proficiency in French.
Ruhao Wen ’20 * |
Esther Flavien ’20 |
Alexandra Munro ’20 |
David Nevins ’20 |
Jennifer Schwartz ’20 |
Calvin Wright ’20 |
Awarded to the 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.
Olivia Barney ’21 |
Awarded annually to a first-, second-, or third-year student who submits the best poetry in a contest conducted by the Academy of American Poets.
Maya Nylund ’23 » |
Awarded to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the ideals of academic achievement and intellectual curiosity, personal engagement in the community and a commitment to making the world a better place.
Yazmin Baptiste ’20 * + ‡ |
Awarded annually by the Department of Music to deserving music students.
Emily Emick ’20 * » |
Meghan Schooley ’20 |
Awarded to the author of the best essay in public finance, as judged by a committee of the Department of Economics.
Maggie Briggs ’20 |
Awarded annually to the “most deserving student” in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, selected by the faculty of the department.
Clark Addis ’20 ‡ |
Awarded annually to a Lafayette senior either residing in the greater Lehigh Valley, or who graduated from a greater Lehigh Valley high school, who has made a significant contribution to Lafayette’s performing arts program while demonstrating academic achievement.
Jacob Miller ’20 |
Awarded annually to Lafayette seniors either residing in the greater Lehigh Valley, or who graduated from a greater Lehigh Valley high school, who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
Emily Emick ’20 * » |
Ryan Fainor ’20 ¤ |
Natalie Sampsell ’20 ¤ |
Rachel Sloan ’20 ¤ |
David Goundie ’20 |
Jenna Triano ’20 |
Awarded to the first-year cadets who contribute the most to the advancement of Army ROTC at Lafayette College. The cadets must be academically in the top 10 percent of their ROTC class and the top 25 percent of their academic class. The award is made possible through the generous contributions of Harry M. Jones ’66, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army retired.
Matthew Lesser ’23 |
Awarded annually to outstanding cadets for overall achievement measured by scholastic excellence, leadership, military performance and extracurricular involvement.
Hannah Burlein ’22 |
Samuel Fishbein ’21 |
Maria Giambruno-Fuge ’21 |
Jeffrey Kordenbrock ’21 |
Jacob Liedtka ’20 |
Jordan Mosco ’20 |
Presented each year to a senior in electrical and computer engineering upon recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Jonathan Abel ’20 ¤ |
Given to the outstanding senior chemical and biomolecular engineering major for achievement in chemistry.
Xiaoyu Xu ’20 |
Presented to the seniors in the Department of Chemical Engineering who have compiled an impressive record in their undergraduate years in chemical engineering and who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in one or more extracurricular activities.
Andrew Frucht ’20 ¤ |
Sarah Park ’20 |
Cassandra Warrener ’20 |
Awarded annually to the students who have attained the most impressive record in the introductory materials course.
Megan Dodge ’23 * » |
Devin Rosmarin ’23 |
Awarded to the 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.
Chris Mayer ’20 » |
Elias Saric ’20 ¤ |
Saeed Malami ’20 * |
Caroline Beneville ’20 |
Awarded to recognize a student who has made a significant contribution to the field of Holocaust studies.
Rachel Bram ’20 |
Awarded annually to the chemical and biomolecular engineering senior with the most outstanding accomplishments in materials science and engineering.
Jacob Miller ’20 |
Presented annually to a students majoring in government and law based upon overall excellence in academic work and citizenship in the campus community.
Emily Boyle ’20 |
Joslyn Brodfuehrer ’20 ++ |
Mary Zimmerman ’21 |
Awarded each year by the faculty in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology to the graduating senior most outstanding in sociology.
Princess Adeyinka ’20 ^ + ‡ |
Camilla Samuelsson ’20 |
Presented to students who best exemplify the progressive principles of social and political servicedemocratic ideals to which Paul Tully devoted his life.
Noa Ramos ’20 ¤ |
Saeed Malami ’20 * |
Given to a graduating senior for excellence in accounting and for participation in college and community affairs.
Calvin Wright ’20 |
Awarded to outstanding seniors based upon an honors research project and on scholarship in and out of the classroom, as determined by a vote of the Physics Department faculty.
Jordan Gusdorff ’20 ¤ ‡ |
Aditi Desai ’20 ¤ |
This award is given annually to two senior Posse Scholars, one from NY and one from DC, who have made outstanding contributions to the Lafayette community through their engagement and leadership within the college and/or surrounding communities through EXCEL Scholar work, internships, honors theses, research projects, community-based experiences, co-curricular activities and campus-related work.
Princess Adeyinka ’20 ^ + ‡ |
Joseph Seyoum ’20 ^ |
Awarded annually in honor of Carolynn Van Dyke, March Professor of English, to a student majoring in any subject (preference for computer science) to provide funds for a nontraditional learning experience.
Basit Balogun ’21 ^ |
Awarded to students who have made a special contribution to the mathematics community at Lafayette by participating in, and providing leadership for, the co-curricular activities of the department.
Will Bennett ’21 |
Paris Doherty ’21 |
For significant contribution in the area of LGBTQ+ studies through academic research or a project related to advancing the interests of the LGBTQ+ community with preference to students whose work reflects personal courage.
Bec Stargel ’20 » |
Awarded to graduating seniors who have made a significant contribution to the field of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.
Jennifer Richardson ’20 |
Awarded to a student who demonstrates excellence in advanced Russian language studies.
Duncan Harding ’20 |
Given in recognition of a student who demonstrates excellence and promise in beginning Russian language studies.
Eric Ragan ’23 |
The prize will be awarded to a junior or senior who has exhibited high academic achievement in the coursework and study of International Affairs as determined by the faculty associated with the program.
Claire Grunewald ’20 ¤ ‡ |
Betsenat Gebrewold ’20 * |
Joslyn Brodfuehrer ’20 ++ |
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.
Victoria Puglia ’21 ¤ ‡ |
Benjamin Fuller ’21 » |
Iyana Eubanks ’21 ^ * |
Riddhima Gooptu ’21 |
Johanna Herb ’21 |
Awarded to students for meritorious achievement in German.
Alexandra Long ’20 ‡ |
Rachel Sloan ’20 ¤ |
Awarded to students for meritorious achievement in German.
Michael Fischer ’20 |
Elizabeth Scinto ’21 |
Awarded to a student for meritorious achievement in German.
Leah Epstein ’20 ‡ |
Christopher Mayer ’20 » |
Awarded to a student who has done meritorious work in the area of small-business studies.
Chirag Nijjer ’20 ^ |
Given to a senior for superior academic work in chemistry and promise of future excellence.
Sarah Blitz ’20 ¤ ‡ |
Awarded to juniors in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department who, in the opinion of that department’s faculty, are deemed most deserving on the basis of self-reliance, scholarship and student activities.
Riley Conklin ’21 * |
This award recognizes a student who has achieved a high degree of personal and intellectual growth as a result of study abroad, and who has given generously of his/her time and energy in support of the program, its director, and his/her classmates to ensure the quality and success of the study abroad experience for all involved.
Sarah Blitz ’22 ¤ ‡ |
Awarded to a junior or senior geology and environmental sciences major who has exhibited high academic achievement, demonstrated enthusiasm for geology and environmental geosciences both inside and outside the classroom and through service.
Bailey Wild ’20 ¤ |
Awarded annually to a first- or second-year student in recognition for excellence in the theoretical and practical aspects of historical practice, as demonstrated by extraordinary achievement in the department’s required methods course.
Katherine Gear ’22 ¤ |
Stefano Mancini ’22 ¤ |
This award recognizes a senior student working with the art department for excellence in interdisciplinary approaches to the practice of art and/or art history
Dmitry Smith ’20 |
Awarded to the senior who has performed commendably in the classroom and/or laboratory, and will be pursuing further study in the health professions with preference to a student interested in advancing global health and/or primary care.
Jonathan Turovsky ’21 ¤ |
Awarded annually to the student who authored the best research paper in an introductory history seminar. The winner was selected by members of Phi Alpha Theta, Beta Xi Chapter, the Lafayette College history honors society.
Katherine Frost ’20 |
Nominees must successfully complete one year of engineering, math, or science. In addition, the recipient must display outstanding leadership, high ethics, and scholarship achievement.
Nicholas Cacioppo ’22 |
Jeffrey Kordenbrock ’21 |
Aiden Swearingen ’22 |
Awarded to students who display creativity in drawing and illustration.
Anna Nestor ’20 |
Awarded to art majorswith preference given to students with an interest in studio artwho have demonstrated proficiency in painting and drawing, and who shows potential for future achievements.
Regan Kinney ’20 * |
Lesley Idrovo-Pauta ’20 ^ |
Awarded to the graduating seniors most outstanding in mathematics.
Mike Van Ness ’20 |
Awarded to outstanding seniors based on scholarship in the classroom and laboratory, and service to the major, college or community.
Sarah Blitz ’20 ¤ ‡ |
Vincenzo Olivett ’20 |
Presented to a junior or senior chemistry major for proficiency in organic chemistry and potential for further achievement in chemistry.
Bingsong Zeng ’20 |
Awarded annually to sophomore engineering students based on academic performance, campus citizenship and professional orientation.
Celeste Fieberg ’20 * ¤ |
Timothy Larsen ’20 |
Awarded annually to the senior biology students, felt by the members of the department, to be most deserving.
Jonathan Turovsky ’20 ¤ |
Patrick Rekieta ’20 * |
Tau Beta Pi is a national engineering honor society whose members have conferred honor upon their alma mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as students in engineering. Founded in 1885. Student members include:
Jon Abel Kotoe Abe
Clark Addis Gabby Conrad
Talia Baddour Zev Granowitz
Ian Bowe Lizzie Harmon
Nate Brastow Shiqing Ma
Rebecca Cook Tanner McFarland
Cameron Cranley Ethan Miller
Leah Diamantides Sasha Neefe
Remziye Erdogan Michael Neeson
Ryan Fainor Evan Savage
Dani Gardner Nicole Stanec
David Goundie Sid Vijay
Jodie Graf Harrison Walker
Rebecca Hetrick Leon Yang
Simone Khalifa Zhanfan Yu
Samuel Moore John Yurconic
John Pentaleri
Tiger Qiu
Maggie Rusnock
Andrew Schmid
Rachel Sloan
Nicolette Sonmez
Jenna Triano
Natasha Vipond
Stephanie Wagner
Emma Weaver
Joanna White
Yue Wu
