2021 Honors Convocation
Annual celebration of student academic achievement
About Darlyne Bailey '74
A first generation college student, Darlyne Bailey was among the first women to attend Lafayette College. Bailey is professor and dean emeritus of Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, director and founder of the Social Justice Initiative, and special assistant to the President for Community Partnerships at Bryn Mawr College, Pa.
Awardees
We are proud to give campus-wide recognition to their outstanding achievements, and we thank you for helping us celebrate this event.
Academic Progress Committee: James Schaffer, Anthony Cummings, James Dearworth, Alex Goler ’21, Rachel Goshgarian, Justin Hines, Justin Smith, Grace Tomasetti ’22
Ex Officio Members: Tim Cox, Kara Howe, Brandon Morris, Michael Olin, Christopher Selena
Special Character Definitions
* 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: 2021 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.
Amanda Miner ’18 Award for Campus and A&S Department Leadership
Anthropology & Sociology
This award is given to a senior A&S major selected by A&S majors and minors in recognition of their significant engagement in the A&S Department and Lafayette campus and their leadership in promoting the welfare of others. This award is in memory of Amanda Miner ’18, an A&S major with a contagious love of learning about the world, exploring community, and fostering positive change through anthropology and sociology.
| Katherine Leiva-Almendares ’21 ^ |
| Lauren Phillips-Jackson ’21 # + |
American Chemical Society Division of Environmental Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in research, coursework and motivation in the study of environmental chemistry.
| Addie King ’21 ¤ |
American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in research, coursework and motivation in the study of inorganic chemistry.
| Reilly Gwinn ’21 * |
American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
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.
| Philip Weiss ’21 * |
American Chemical Society Division of Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry
Chemistry
Presented to the student who has demonstrated excellence in research, coursework and motivation in the study of physical chemistry.
| Philip Weiss ’21 * |
American Chemical Society Prize
Chemistry
Given by the Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society to the outstanding senior chemistry major for achievement in chemistry.
| Drew MacElroy ’21 ¤ |
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry
Presented to the chemistry major with the greatest achievement in the study of analytical chemistry.
| Yiru Gu ’21 |
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Donald F. Othmer Award
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
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.
| Maddie Carroll ’22 * |
American Institute of Chemists Award
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
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.
| Sidharth Vijay ’21 » |
American Institute of Chemists Award (Biochemistry)
Chemistry
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.
| Rachel Hayward ’21 |
American Institute of Chemists Award (Chemistry)
Chemistry
Presented by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Chemists to a senior chemistry major in recognition of a demonstrated record of leadership, character and scholastic achievement.
| Zahra Gandhi ’21 * |
Arthur Montgomery Geology Award
Geology & Environmental Geosciences
Awarded annually to a student of high academic achievement and enthusiasm for geology, in honor of Arthur Montgomery, Professor of Geology 1951-75.
| Katherine Kim ’21 |
B. Vincent Viscomi Civil Engineering Student Prize
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Awarded to civil and environmental engineering students based on demonstrated academic achievement and leadership during their first three years of study.
| Eric Hunstein ’21 * |
Benjamin F. Barge Oratorical Prize
Forensics & Mock Trial
Awarded annually to rising or current seniors who display competitive oratorical excellence while competing for the Lafayette College Forensics and/or Mock Trial teams.
| Will Bennett ’21 |
| Luisa Gunn ’21 |
| Carly Jones ’21 |
| Scott Kamen ’21 |
| Anshuman Mishra ’21 ¤ |
Benjamin F. Barge Oratorical Prize Honors Thesis Defense
Forensics & Mock Trial
Awarded annually to seniors who display competitive oratorical excellence while presenting their honors thesis.
| Ryan Branch ’21 |
| Chelsea Daniels ’21 |
| Sarah Frankel ’21 * |
| Morgan Limmer ’21 * |
| Caroline Phillips ’21 |
| Lauren Phillips-Jackson ’21 # + |
| Georgia Salvatore ’21 * |
Burton H. Cohen Memorial Prize
Psychology
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.
| Juliana Sikorski ’21 |
Carl G., Jr. ’67 and Deborah B. Anderson P’01 Mechanical Engineering Prize
Mechanical Engineering
Awarded to a mechanical engineering major on the strength of high academic achievement and promise for career excellence.
| Sage Herz ’21 * |
Carl J. Staska Prize
Chemistry
Awarded each year to a student who has demonstrated a high degree of proficiency in chemical laboratory skills.
| Michelle Hendricks ’21 |
| Michael Neeson ’21 * |
| Rachel Petzoldt ’21 |
Carolyn Byington ’15 Award for Global Citizenship
Anthropology & Sociology
This award is given to a senior A&S major selected by department faculty for outstanding service and/or scholarship aimed at enhancing transnational and intercultural understanding. This departmental award is in memory of Carolyn Byington ’15, a double IA/A&S major passionate about responsible global citizenship.
| Kelsey Nies ’21 ‡ |
Carroll Phillips Bassett Prize
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Awarded annually to senior students deemed most outstanding by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
| Riley Conklin ’21 |
| Eric Hunstein ’21 * |
| Brooke Paccione ’21 |
| Evan Savage ’21 |
| Aidy Ung ’21 |
| Ruthie Wilson ’21 |
Charles Duncan Fraser Prize
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
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.
| Sarah Burkert ’21 |
| Charles Leroux ’21 |
| Sasha Neefe ’21 » |
Charles L. Best Memorial Prize in Engineering Studies
Engineering Studies
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.
| Chelsea Catlin ’21 |
| Rabia Demirelli ’21 * |
Class of 1883 Prize
English
Awarded to a senior who, in the opinion of the faculty in the Department of English, has demonstrated excellence in English.
| Ryan Branch ’21 |
Class of 1910 Prize
History
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.
| Megan Deacon ’21 |
| Angelique Taveras ’21 ^ |
Colonel Wilson B. Powell ’32 Award
History
Awarded annually to the student or students who authored the best paper in an advanced history seminar in the previous calendar year.
| Julia Beckett ’21 * |
Community-Based Learning and Research Prize
Landis Center for Community Engagement
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.
| Kimberly Manalang ’21 ^ + |
| Brooke Paccione ’21 |
Daniel P. O’Neil Memorial Prize
Civil & Environmental Engineering
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.
| Zev Granowitz ’21 |
| Sarah Johnson ’21 » |
Daughters of the American Revolution Award
Military Science
Presented to MS IV cadet who is in the upper 25% of his/her class in ROTC and academic subjects.
| Maria Giambruno-Fuge ’21 |
David A. Portlock Study Abroad Memorial Prize
International and Off Campus Education
Awarded annually to an outstanding student who will benefit from studying abroad.
| Isaiah Moore ’22 |
David Bishop Skillman 1913 Library Prize
Skillman Library
Awarded to a graduating senior library assistant who, by exemplary performance, skill, and dedication, has enhanced the library’s educational role.
| Mirana Randriamanantsoa ’21 * |
David Fowler Atkins Jr. Prize
Religious Studies
Presented to the student who, in work during the junior or senior year in the department of religious studies, gives promise of future usefulness in service to religious communities
| Nastasia O. McDonald ’21 ^ |
| Kara Lyn B. Moran ’22 |
| Arielle Sclar ’22 |
| Hamna Younas ’22 ¤ |
David M. Nalven ’88 Prize
Biology
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.
| Austin Best ’22 |
Department of Army Superior Cadet Award
Military Science
Awarded to one cadet from each level who has been judge to be the outstanding cadet of his class based upon specific criteria of ROTC grades, academic average, military leadership and academic leadership.
| Samuel Fishbein ’21 |
Department of Economics Award for Scholastic Excellence
Economics
Awarded to a student for outstanding academic performance in economics and business, and for leadership in departmental activities.
| Rabia Demirelli ’21 * |
Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures Special Recognition Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Study of World Languages & Cultures
Foreign Languages & Literatures
Awarded to a student for Outstanding Achievement in the study of World Languages & Cultures
| Georgia Salvatore ’21 * |
Department of the Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps Distinguished Military Graduate
Military Science
This award is presented by the Army Cadet Command to senior cadets who are designated Distinguished Military Graduates
| Samuel Fishbein ’21 |
| Jeffrey Kordenbrock ’21 |
Donald U. Noblett Prize in Chemical Engineering
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Given to chemical and biomolecular engineering majors based on high academic achievement with outstanding promise of future excellence in their career.
| Kotoe Abe ’21 ¤ |
Dr. and Mrs. Schwimmer ’35 Prize in Honor of Theodore A. Distler
Health Professions
Awarded to that Lafayette pre-medical student(s) who best represents humanitarian, cultural, and scientific qualities required of the true physician.
| Nika Gordy ’21 ¤ |
| Liza Makarova ’21 # |
| Kim Manalang ’21 ^ + |
Dr. E. L. McMillen-K. K. Malhotra ’49 Prize
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
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.
| Alex Ashley ’22 * |
| James Hastie ’22 * |
Eleanor Winkey Prize
Special Awards
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.
| Brooke Paccione ’21 |
Eugene P. Chase Government Prize
Government & Law
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.
| Riddhima Gooptu ’21 |
Eugene P. Chase Phi Beta Kappa Prize
Special Awards
Awarded to sophomores who have demonstrated scholarship as first-year students.
| Jeremiah H. Alterman ’23 |
| Harshil S. Bhavsar ’23 ¤ |
| Theresa L. Chua ’23 |
| Genevieve E. Craig ’23 |
| Amanda P. Crocker ’23 |
| Megan L. Dodge ’23 * |
| Samantha J. Ganser ’23 ¤ |
| Shiloh A. Harrill ’23 * |
| Emma M. Hartman ’23 ¤ |
| Rachel F. Hurley ’23 ¤ |
| Nathan L. Kornfeind ’23 ‡ |
| Charles Mirsky ’23 ¤ |
| Maya L. Nylund ’23 » |
| Mujtaba A. Pal ’23 |
| Abbey L. Pettenati ’23 |
| Devin M. Rosmarin ’23 |
| Makayla G. Schmid ’23 |
| Saide K. Singh ’23 ^ |
| Ryan S. Stratton ’23 |
Finley W. & Ethelwyne H. Smith Electronic Engineering Prize
Electrical & Computer Engineering
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 toward department honors with a project in the electronics or communications field.
| Ethan Miller ’21 » |
Francis Shunk Downs Award
Religious Studies
Awarded to the senior who, in the judgment of the department of religious studies and the chaplain’s office, has shown the best all-around growth and development in academic and extracurricular activities while exercising outstanding leadership and influence upon the campus.
| Karla Carino ’21 ^ |
| Victoria Puglia ’21 * + |
Frank Kline Baker Spanish & Latin American Civilization Award
Foreign Languages & Literatures
Awarded annually to students who attain the greatest proficiency in the study of Spanish and Latin American Civilization.
| Olivia Barney ’21 |
| Isabelle Frye ’21 |
| Andrew Hollander ’21 |
| Julia Lieto ’21 ‡ |
| Caleigh Schmid ’21 ¤ |
| Alex Wetzler ’21 |
Frederick Knecht Detwiller Prize
Art
Awarded to a senior art major for distinguished work in art and art history.
| Giacomo Agostini ’21 |
| Allie Bindler ’21 |
George C. Marshall Award
Military Science
Presented to the outstanding senior ROTC cadet for demonstrated excellence in academic and military studies as well as leadership ability.
| Jeffrey Kordenbrock ’21 |
George H. Catlin Prize
Foreign Languages & Literatures-George Catlin
Awarded to the senior with the highest average in the study of the classics.
| Hannah Ciancarelli ’21 * |
| Molly Morris ’21 |
Germanoski Student Award in Earth and Environmental Science
Geology & Environmental Geosciences
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.
| Andrea Bugyis ’21 |
Gertrude M. Cox Statistics Award
Mathematics
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.
| Molly LaPoint ’21 |
| Zhiqi “Maggie” Zhou ’21 * |
Guy and Joyce Hovis Geology Award
Geology & Environmental Geosciences
Awarded annually to a student majoring in geology and environmental geosciences 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.
| Matthew Tascione ’21 |
Herbert W. Rogers Psychology Prize
Psychology
Awarded annually to outstanding senior psychology majors who are judged by the department to be the most deserving.
| Krystyna Keller ’21 |
I. Clinton Kline Prize
Theater
Awarded to the seniors who have demonstrated excellence in acting, directing or technical theater.
| Chelsea Daniels ’21 |
| Sarah Frankel ’21 * |
International Affairs Hatfield Award for Global Scholarship
International Affairs
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.
| Victoria Puglia ’21 * + |
J. H. Tarbell Award
Economics
Awarded to a student who demonstrates an understanding of financial operations and institutions.
| Justin Jaworski ’21 |
J. Hunt Wilson 1905 Prize in Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry
Awarded annually to the senior chemistry major with the highest ranking in courses and research in analytical chemistry.
| Jackie Sharp ’21 * |
J. J. Ebers Memorial Award
Electrical & Computer Engineering
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.
| Nathan Beal ’21 |
James Alexander Petrie Prize in French
Foreign Languages & Literatures-French
Awarded annually to students demonstrating a high degree of proficiency in French.
| Anna DeVault ’21 |
| Margot Gaggini ’21 |
| Katherine Johnston ’21 ¤ |
| Deirdre Robins ’21 |
James F. Bryant ’40 Excellence Award
Special Awards
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.
| Danielle Carr ’22 |
James L. Dyson Geology Award
Geology & Environmental Geosciences
Presented annually to a student majoring in geology and environmental geosciences who, by academic achievements and character, exemplifies the ideals by which James L. Dyson lived and worked.
| Aidan Hinchey ’22 * |
James P. Schwar Prize
Computer Science
Awarded annually to a deserving computer science student in honor of James P. Schwar, Professor of Computer Science from 1962-2000.
| Peter Li ’23 |
| Malolan Vasu ’23 * |
Jean Corrie Poetry Prize
English
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.
| Shirley Liu ’23 ^ |
Jeremy Saxe Award
Landis Center for Community Engagement
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.
| Kelsey Nies ’21 ‡ |
John D. Raymond Music Award
Music
Awarded annually by the Department of Music to deserving music students.
| Katie Rice ’21 ¤ |
| Caroline Sabin ’21 * |
John H. Allen Prize
Economics
Awarded to the author of the best essay in public finance, as judged by a committee of the Department of Economics.
| Matt Clabault ’21 |
Joseph Watt Kuebler Jr. Memorial Prize
Health Professions
Presented to the senior(s) in any major who has the highest scholastic average and will be entering a medical or other health professions school (veterinary, optometry or dental school).
| Drew MacElroy ’21 ¤ |
Karl J. Ammerman Prize
Mechanical Engineering
Awarded annually to the “most deserving student” in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, selected by the faculty of the department.
| Gabrielle Conard ’21 * |
Lafayette Alumni of the Lehigh Valley Scholarship Award
Alumni Office
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.
| Krista Kissell ’21 |
| Caleigh Schmid ’21 ¤ |
| Harrison Walker ’21 |
| Katelyn Zimmerman ’21 |
| Mary Zimmerman ’21 |
Lafayette College Leopard Award
Military Science
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.
| Luke Diffley ’24 |
Lafayette College President’s Award
Military Science College
Awarded annually to outstanding cadets for overall achievement measured by scholastic excellence, leadership, military performance and extracurricular involvement.
| Zachary Gill ’24 |
| Seth Rawlins ’21 |
| Aiden Swearingen ’22 |
Lawrence J. Conover ’24 Electrical Engineering Prize
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Presented each year to a senior in electrical and computer engineering upon recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
| Zack Martin ’21 ‡ |
Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society Award
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Given to the outstanding senior chemical and biomolecular engineering major for achievement in chemistry.
| Shiqing Ma ’21 |
Lehigh Valley Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Award
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
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.
| Kotoe Abe ’21 ¤ |
| Sidharth Vijay ’21 » |
Lehigh Valley Section of the ASM Award
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Awarded annually to the students who have attained the most impressive record in the introductory materials course.
| Jeremiah Alterman ’23 |
Louise M. Olmsted Award in Philosophy
Philosophy
Awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in philosophy, who, in the judgment of the members of the Department of Philosophy, has produced outstanding work in the discipline, exhibiting excellence and future promise at bringing the values and methods of philosophical inquiry to bear onto the investigation of increasingly complex issues relevant to the individual or society.
| Dominic Zhang ’21 |
Louise M. Olmsted Prize in Ethics
Philosophy
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.
| Gina Beviglia ’22 » |
Ludwig and Beatrice B. Muhlfelder Prize
Religious Studies
Awarded to recognize a student who has made a significant contribution to the field of Holocaust studies.
| Riddhima Gooptu ’21 |
Luther F. Witmer Prize
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Awarded annually to the chemical and biomolecular engineering senior with the most outstanding accomplishments in materials science and engineering.
| Kristen Swaun ’21 |
Lyman Coleman Prize
Religious Studies
Awarded annually to the senior who has demonstrated broad interest and superior performance in the department of religious studies
| Benjamin N. Fuller ’21 » |
| Riddhima Gooptu ’21 |
| Nele M. Janssen ’21 |
Military Order of Foreign Wars
Military Science
Presented to a MS III or MS IV for military and scholastic excellence.
| Kyle Flanagan ’22 |
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United Sates
Military Science
A medal of merit awarded to a deserving student from the ROTC program based on their “academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential”.
| Seth Rawlins ’21 * |
Minerva & Emil V. Novak Prize in Government and Law
Government & Law
Presented annually to a students majoring in government and law based upon overall excellence in academic work and citizenship in the campus community.
| Thalia Charles ’22 |
| Rachel Cox ’21 |
| Luisa Gunn ’21 |
| Carly Jones ’21 |
Outstanding Achievement in Asian Studies Award
Asian Studies
This award is given to one or more majors in the Asian Studies Program who have demonstrated excellence in academic work in the field of Asian Studies in an interdisciplinary setting.
| Elizabeth Aaberg ’21 |
| Luisa Gunn ’21 |
| Georgia Salvatore ’21 * |
Paul Bernon Memorial Prize in Sociology
Anthropology & Sociology
Awarded each year by the faculty in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology to the graduating senior most outstanding in sociology.
| Lauren Phillips-Jackson ’21 # + |
Paul Tully Memorial Prize
Special Awards
Presented to students who best exemplify the progressive principles of social and political service—democratic ideals to which Paul Tully devoted his life.
| Kaitlin Ahern ’23 » |
| Charlie Brownstein ’21 |
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award
Economics
Given to a graduating senior for excellence in accounting and for participation in college and community affairs.
| Krista Kissell ’21 |
Physics Department Scholastic Award
Physics
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.
| Xunyao Luo ’21 * |
Posse Leadership & Engagement Award
Office of Advising and Co-Curricular Programs
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.
| Basit Balogun ’21 ^ ++ |
| Savanna Toure ’21 ^ + |
Professor Carolynn Van Dyke Prize
Special Awards
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.
| Sakib Shahriar Arnob ’23 * |
Professor James P. Crawford Prize in Mathematics
Mathematics
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.
| Elene Karangozishvili ’21 |
Professor Mary A. Armstrong Award in LGBTQ+ Studies
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
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.
| Kelsey Moum ’21 # + |
Professor Susan A. Basow Prize
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Awarded to graduating seniors who have made a significant contribution to the field of women’s, gender and sexuality studies.
| Ella Goodwin ’21 |
Rado Pribic Prize in International Affairs
International Affairs
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.
| Alisha Gangadharan ’21 # + |
| Katie Kavanagh ’21 # + |
Rev. J. W. and R. S. Porter Bible Prize
Religious Studies
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.
| Diane L. Allie ’23 |
| Nada H. Awadalla ’23 |
| Fatimata D. Cham ’23 |
| Benjamin D. Falk ’23 |
| Danielle Lemisch ’23 ¤ |
| Maya L. Nylund ’23 » |
Rexroth Prize in German – Culture/Literature Studies Award
Foreign Languages & Literatures-Rexroth
Awarded to students for meritorious achievement in German.
| Marat Erikov ’21 |
| Nele Janssen ’21 |
Rexroth Prize in German – Language Studies Award
Foreign Languages & Literatures-Rexroth
Awarded to students for meritorious achievement in German.
| Andrew Schukraft ’21 |
| Shutian Wu ’21 * |
Rexroth Prize in German – Outstanding Senior Award
Foreign Languages & Literatures-Rexroth
Awarded to a student for meritorious achievement in German.
| Andrew Bachman ’21 ¤ |
| Julia Beckett ’21 * |
Robert F. Hunsicker Educational Prize
Economics
Awarded to a student who has done meritorious work in the area of small-business studies.
| Rabia Demirelli ’21 * |
Royal Society of Chemistry Certificate of Excellence
Chemistry
Given to a senior for superior academic work in chemistry and promise of future excellence.
| Sarah Miller ’21 |
Russell C. Brinker Prize in Civil Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering
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.
| Leigh Jacobsen ’22 |
| Timothy Larsen ’22 |
Sanfurd G. Bluestein ’42 Award
Health Professions
The Bluestein Award is special financial aid recognition for a senior planning a career in medicine who, in the opinion of the Health Professions Advisory Committee, has distinguished themselves academically and contributed variously to college life, especially through participation in athletics, student government, or music or arts programs
| Erica Beatson ’21 * |
| Olivia Scott ’21 ¤ |
Study Abroad Good Citizenship Award
International and Off Campus Education
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.
| Daphna Fertil ’22 |
Ted and Georgia Metropolis Prize in Geology
Geology & Environmental Geosciences
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.
| Lucy Moeller ’21 |
The Cole Family Prize in Environmental Studies
Environmental Science and Studies
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.
| Q Simon ’21 |
The Diane Windham Shaw Prize for Excellence in Historical Methods
History
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.
| David Glasser ’22 |
| Jillian Updegraff ’22 |
The Ed Kerns Award for for Excellence in Studio Art
Art
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
| Jane Fergusson ’21 » |
The Gilbert Prize
English
Awarded annually to students who, in the judgment of the Department of English, have demonstrated superiority in English.
| Gina Beviglia ’22 » |
| Ryan Branch ’21 |
| Sarah Candido ’22 |
| Emma Hartman ’23 ¤ |
| Erik Mathews ’22 * |
| Maya Nylund ’23 » |
| Devin On ’22 ^ |
| Abigail Sandman ’21 |
The Mark I. Koshar, M.D. ’70 Award
Health Professions
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.
| Cynthia Capotosto ’21 |
The Megan Rothenberger Prize in Environmental Science or Studies
Environmental Science and Studies
This award is presented to a Junior or Senior Environmental Studies or Science 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/science.
| Kathryn Kavanagh ’21 # + |
The Phi Alpha Theta Beta Xi Chapter Prize for Best Introductory Seminar Paper
History
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.
| Lindsay Morgner ’23 |
| Eline Pellicano ’24 ^ |
Thomas G. Yohe Memorial Prize in Studio Art
Art
Awarded to students who display creativity in drawing and illustration.
| Richard Ffrench ’21 |
| Dennis White ’21 |
USAA Award
Military Science
Awarded to the cadet in each ROTC who best displays the traits and characteristics that embody the spirit of service to others.
| Jeffrey Kordenbrock ’21 |
Vivian B. Noblett Prize in Studio Art
Art
Awarded to art majors—with preference given to students with an interest in studio art—who have demonstrated proficiency in painting and drawing, and who shows potential for future achievements.
| Hannah Ciancarelli ’21 * |
| Elle Cox ’21 |
Wesley S. Mitman Prize
Mathematics
Awarded to the graduating seniors most outstanding in mathematics.
| Elene Karangozishvili ’21 |
| Tanmay Khale ’21 |
William C. Rappolt ’67 and Walter Oechsle ’57 Neuroscience Prize
Neuroscience
Awarded to outstanding seniors based on scholarship in the classroom and laboratory, and service to the major, college or community.
| Savanna Toure ’21 ^ + |
| Josette Yeboah ’21 ‡ |
William Forris Hart ’27 Chemistry Prize
Chemistry
Presented to a junior or senior chemistry major for proficiency in organic chemistry and potential for further achievement in chemistry.
| Aaron Shoemaker ’22 * |
William G. McLean Tau Beta Pi Prize
Engineering (Tau Beta Pi)
Awarded annually to sophomore engineering students based on academic performance, campus citizenship and professional orientation.
| Megan L. Dodge ’23 * |
| Rachel Hurley ’23 ¤ |
| Danielle Lemisch ’23 ¤ |
Willis Roberts Hunt Biology Prize
Biology
Awarded annually to the senior biology students, felt by the members of the department, to be most deserving.
| Kim Manalang ’21 ^ |