FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017 | 3:00 P.M.
Order of Exercises Processional
Robert Hayes, Organ & Jennifer Westbrook, Flute
Reading of a Poem Written by Lucille Clifton Jazzie Gray, SGA publicity director
Welcome and Introduction of Provost Michael Wick Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president
Introduction of the Homer L. Dodge Awardee for Excellence in Teaching Todd Eberly, associate professor of political science
Homer L. Dodge Award for Excellence in Teaching
Presented by Nancy Dodge Susan Grogan, professor of political science Established in 1985 by the late Norton T. Dodge, faculty emeritus, to recognize faculty accomplishments.
Address by Homer L. Dodge Awardee for Excellence in Teaching Jordan Teaching Exemplar Award
Presented by Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president Veronica “Ronnie” Arellano Douglas, reference and instructional librarian A newly established award to recognize members of the St. Mary’s College community who exhibit exemplary teaching within or beyond the traditional classroom.
Andy Kozak Faculty Contribution to Student Life Award
Presented by Sybol Anderson, associate professor of philosophy Elizabeth Leininger, assistant professor of neurobiology Established in 2011 by Don Stabile to recognize faculty members who are active participants in the student life of the College.
Joe Carroll Memorial Staff Award
Presented by Angela Draheim, academic program support coordinator Frances Titus, fiscal associate II Established in 2012 by the Staff Senate through contributions from the College community to recognize non-exempt staff who dedicate themselves through exceptional integrity and service.
St. Mary’s Award
Presented by Tuajuanda Jordan, president HawkTHON, accepted by Megan LeSavage, founder and executive director Established in 2017 by President Tuajuanda C. Jordan and presented to an individual or group whose actions and deeds epitomize The St. Mary’s Way.
Performance by PING
Directed by Larry Vote, professor of music
Student Honors
Presented by Provost Wick Dean’s List St. Mary’s Scholars
Phi Beta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa
Department & General College Awards Closing Remarks Recessional
Robert Hayes, Organ & Jennifer Westbrook, Flute
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Tuajuanda C. Jordan, PhD PRESIDENT OF ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan has served as St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s (SMCM) seventh president since July 2014. During her tenure, the Board of Trustees approved A Time for Rebirth, a new three-year strategic plan that builds on the College’s charter as Maryland’s only public honors college and the first of its kind in the nation. St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been widely recognized for its successes. Ranked among the top 100 Kiplinger’s list of best values in public colleges (2016) and among the top 10 best public liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2016), SMCM continues to build upon its solid reputation for academic excellence under Dr. Jordan’s watch. Under her leadership, the College continues to analyze and assess its programming to ensure that students are provided opportunities to be engaged, productive global citizens and leaders. Since joining the College, President Jordan has been widely recognized for her contributions to higher education and the larger community. Recently, she was named one of the Top 25 Women in Higher Education by the national magazine, Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In addition to serving on numerous national panels and boards, she was recognized as a Black Leader in Education by the AFRO (2017), was named as one of Fisk University’s Talented Tenth (2016), Purdue University’s Distinguished Women Scholars (2015-16), and as an Influential Marylander by the Daily Record (2015). She received the Torchbearer Award (2014) from the National Coalition of Black Women, Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter, and was inducted (2015) into the Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honor society. Prior to SMCM, Dr. Jordan served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and as a professor of chemistry at Lewis & Clark College in Oregon. While there, she helped recruit an exceptional and diverse faculty, launched a center for entrepreneurship, and developed a campus-wide system to increase student persistence and graduation rates. While an associate dean and tenured faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences at Xavier University of Louisiana, she helped establish the center for undergraduate research and creativity. Dr. Jordan gained national prominence in the realm of science education with the creation of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science Education Alliance (SEA) program and the launch of its first initiative, the SEA Phage program, which engaged novice undergraduates in research in genomics and bioinformatics. This program has been implemented at more than 50 diverse institutions across the nation, impacted thousands of students and faculty, and resulted in numerous scientific and pedagogical publications. Dr. Jordan holds a B.S. in chemistry from Fisk University and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Purdue University.
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Awards by Department and Major Anthropology Department Award in Anthropology
Established in 1983 to recognize outstanding scholarship in the discipline. Catherine Dye Catherine Dye is from Bethesda, Maryland.
Art and Art History McCutcheon Family Art Award
Established in 1991 by Janet McCutcheon in memory of her husband, Frank ’89, to recognize a junior or senior art student who demonstrates promise as an artist. Julianna Linder Julianna Linder is from Clarksburg, Maryland. She is a member of the DeSousa-Brent Scholars program and does graphic design and writing for the program’s newsletter. Julianna plans to pursue a career in storyboarding for animation.
The Vasari Prize
Named for Renaissance artist and writer Giorgio Vasari, considered one of the founders of the discipline, the award recognizes a junior or senior for scholarly accomplishment and overall excellence in the study of art history. Emily Smith Emily Smith, of Edgewood, Maryland, is the current student supervisor of the Fine Art Collection at the College. She is a previous winner of the Art History Award for Outstanding Writing. She plans to continue working in the care and management of fine art collections.
William Thomas Rowe Endowed Scholarship in Art
Established in 2008 by the Rowe family to benefit art majors. Selection is based on portfolios of work and essays. Alexander Booth Alexander Booth is from Ellicott City, Maryland, majoring in art and biology. He is the head of the Campus Community Farm.
Biology Department Award in Biology
Established in 1985 to recognize a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in the discipline. Adeline Schlussel Adeline Schlussel is from Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She is a member of the honor societies of Beta Beta Beta, Phi Beta Kappa, and Omicron Delta Kappa. She is a Nitze Scholar, a teaching assistant for biology, the vice president of BioPUMP. She is also co-president of the St. Mary’s River Project and AVATAR and a manager of the Campus Community Farm. Adeline will intern in the Coastal Conservation and Research Program at the Wetlands Institute in New Jersey as she pursues a career in coastal ecology research and education.
Biology Department Award for Academic Distinction and Service
Established for academic achievement and service to the biology program. Brad Davidson Brad Davidson of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is chapter president of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Beta Kappa honor societies. He is president of the BioPUMP and a teaching assistant for biology. Brad is a member of the varsity rowing team and a dance show choreographer. He plans to pursue a PhD in ecology, evolution and organismal biology after a year working in an ecology research lab.
Outstanding Achievement in Principles of Biology
Established in 2003 to recognize a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in “Principles of Biology.” Renee Suzich Renee Suzich is from Rockville, Maryland. She is treasurer of the women’s rugby club.
The Mendel Award in Biology for Outstanding Achievement in the Second Year Established in 2003 to recognize a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in genetics and also ecology and evolution.
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Leila Shirvan Leila Shirvan, of Ellicott City, Maryland, is secretary of the student environmental coalition and a resident assistant. After graduation, she is interested in computational biology as well as using mathematical models to study the implications of certain medical conditions. At some point, Leila would like to serve in the Peace Corps or Doctors Without Borders.
Chemistry and Biochemistry Robert H. Goldsmith Award for Excellence in Chemistry
Named in honor of Robert H. Goldsmith, professor emeritus in chemistry, to recognize distinguished academic achievement and excellence in chemistry. Emma Skekel Emma Skekel is from Thurmont, Maryland. She is a member of the St. Mary’s American Chemical Society (SMACS) Club, the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) National Honor Society, is on the Dean’s List, and is a Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust’s Ruth Mathes Scholarship recipient. She plans to go to graduate school for chemistry.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Award for Excellence in Biochemistry Awarded by the department to recognize distinguished academic achievement and excellence in biochemistry.
Barry Liang Barry Liang is from Rockville, Maryland. He is a member of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) National Honor Society, is a member of the St. Mary’s American Chemical Society (SMACS) Club. He is a member of the Beta Beta Beta honor society and has been on the Dean’s List every semester. Barry participated in HawkTHON and was an orientation leader. He plans to pursue a PhD in chemistry or bioengineering.
Economics Department Award in Economics
Established in 1983 to recognize outstanding scholarship in the discipline. Sara Eaton Sara Eaton is from Portland, Oregon. She is president of the Economics Club and treasurer of Math Club and of Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. She is a member of Chi Alpha Sigma honor society and a teaching assistant and tutor. Sara is a student coordinator in the Office of Admissions and a varsity
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athlete. She has been on the Dean’s List every semester. After graduation, Sara will be working as an economist and analyst for the Bonneville Power Administration in Portland.
Louise Victoria Lusby Award
In honor of Louise Victoria Lusby who passed away in 2014. She graduated St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2005 as the valedictorian and was a model student and a friend to many. Presented to a current student of high academic achievement in economics. Rosemary Rhodes Rosemary Rhodes is from Columbia, Maryland, and is a double major in economics and public policy. She is a member of the honor societies of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Pi Sigma Alpha. She is a resident assistant and a teaching assistant and peer mentor. She participated in the Washington Program and the Freedom House and was a fellow for Historic St. Mary’s City and a member of the Student Investment Group. After a month-long backpacking trip in Europe, Rosemary plans to pursue work in domestic education policy or international development.
Deak Reynolds Economics Award
Established in 2003 by Deak Reynolds, to be given annually to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in economics. Jonathan Schuster Jonathan Schuster, of Columbia, Maryland, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Epsilon honor societies. He is a member of the Student Investment Group and the Sailing Club. He is looking for a job in data analysis after a backpacking trip across Europe.
Educational Studies The Educational Studies Book Award
The Educational Studies book award recognizes an undergraduate student who has excelled in coursework and been actively involved in projects and programs aligned with the department focus on accessible, equitable education and social justice. Kathryn Smith Kathryn Smith, of Huntingtown, Maryland, is a president of Student Education Association, historian of Math Club treasurer/vice president of College Democrats. She is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa honor society and the Association for Women in Mathematics. She is also a resident assistant. Kathryn plans to teach secondary math.
English Language and Literature English Department Award for Scholarship
Recognizes the English major who best exemplifies the department’s ideals of literary scholarship, based on his or her knowledge of the field, critical capacity, intellectual curiosity, and scholarly writing. Dionna Bucci Dionna Bucci is from Rockville, Maryland. A double major in biology and English, she is a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society and a previous recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in the First Year and the Mendel Award in Biology for Achievement in the Second Year. She is a resident assistant and member of Take One! Improv Club. Dionna plans to pursue her love of language and the environment to communicate science to others.
Margaret Eagle Dixon Award in Literature Established in 1997 in memory of her mother, a 1904 graduate, by Adele Tomey ’39.
Alexander Rhoades Alexander Rhoades, from Woodbine, Maryland, is a member of Sigma Tau Delta and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. He is president of St. Mary’s American Chemical Society (SMACS) Club and earned the Outstanding College Achievement in Chemistry Award from the Chemical Society of Washington. A St. Mary’s Scholar and Dean’s List student every semester, Alexander enjoys bouldering. He plans to pursue his PhD after a year teaching English in Japan.
Michael S. Glaser Writing Award
Given annually to a gifted and dedicated writer who has worked to hone his or her craft during his or her time at St. Mary’s College and shows exceptional promise for future achievement. Jane Nicole Hylton Jane Nicole Hylton is from Shady Side, Maryland. She is a member of AVATAR, vice president and secretary of Creative Writing Club, a tutor at the Writing and Speaking Center and a Chesapeake Writers’ Conference Scholar. Nicole is a student worker in the Office of Admissions. After graduation, she plans to work in the writing/publishing field for a few years before pursuing an MFA.
Edward T. Lewis Poetry Award
Established in 1993 in honor of the ten-year anniversary of Edward T. Lewis’ presidency at St. Mary’s College to recognize promising young poets.
Allison Barrett Allison Barrett is from Leonardtown, Maryland. She is a member of Psi Chi and Sigma Tau Delta honor societies and is a tutor at the Writing and Speaking Center. After graduation, Allison plans to do research in the behavioral and neurological sciences while continuing creative writing.
Environmental Studies Kate Chandler Award for the Study of Literature, Writing and the Environment Established in 2016, one award is given to a student completing a St. Mary’s Project in environmental humanities and one award is given to a student beyond the first year engaged in undergraduate research or writing in the environmental humanities.
Andrew Wildermuth Andrew Wildermuth, from Edgewater, Maryland, is an English major and active at the Campus Community Farm. After graduation, Andrew is moving to Mexico City to finish writing a book of poems. At some point, he will pursue a master’s degree in American literature. Sarah Fellerman Sarah Fellerman, from Havre de Grace, Maryland, is on the Dean’s List and is a member of the Eco House and Offshore Sailing Club. This summer she will intern at the Calvert Marine Museum. Sarah’s future plans include a master’s degree in communications and writing for a nonprofit environmental organization.
History David Beers Quinn Award in History
Established in 1978 to recognize outstanding scholarship in the discipline. In 1986, named in honor of a distinguished former professor of history. James Rhine, Jr. James Rhine, Jr., of California, Maryland, is president of Phi Alpha Theta honor society and a member of Sigma Alpha Pi honor society. He is on the Dean’s List and was an orientation leader. He will begin the MAT Program after graduation and plans to become an elementary school teacher first, then later get his PhD in history and become a professor.
The May Russell Historical Achievement Award
Established in 1978 by the St. Mary’s County Historical Society to foster interest in Maryland history, in memory of former College President May Russell.
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Stella Yakam Stella Yakam, of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and a resident assistant. She participates in the Cultural Dance and Dance Clubs as well as InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. This summer, Stella will go on a mission trip to China and then begin to prepare for graduate school.
Alison Quinn Award in History
Established in 1984 in honor of his wife by David Beers Quinn to benefit students who demonstrate an interest in history and specializing in the subject. Caitlin Schoen Caitlin Schoen is from Cabin John, Maryland. She is secretaryelect of Omicron Delta Kappa honor society, a member of AVATAR, and on the Dean’s List. She is vice president of the SMCM Climbing Club and a route-setter for the climbing wall. After graduating, Caitlin plans to return to France to teach English while continuing her French studies.
Spanish Award
Maria Mateo is from Riverdale, Maryland. She plans to become a dentist and to continue writing poems. She wants to share her skills as a dentist and as a poet in Spanish speaking countries.
German Award
Sarah Tillman is from Ellicott City, Maryland. She is a member of the St. Mary’s College chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics and of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. In the fall, Sarah will begin graduate school for applied mathematics.
International Languages and Cultures Award
Thomas M. Barrett Memorial Award for Undergraduate Research
The International Languages and Cultures Award goes to a student who excels in at least two of the languages offered by the department.
Emily Christian Emily Christian, of Germantown, Maryland, is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society from Montgomery Community College, where she earned an associate’s degree in 2015.
Sidi Chleuh Sidi Chleuh is from Tangier, Morocco. He is a member of Pi Delta Phi honor society and has won a 2017 St. Mary’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). He is a member of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and was the 2016 Seahawk Table Tennis Open champion. He plans to live a life of encouraging others and seeking knowledge and sharing it.
Established in 2016 in honor of our beloved, departed colleague, Tom Barrett. It is granted to a deserving history major for the purpose of furthering ongoing research.
International Languages and Cultures
Mathematics and Computer Science
Foreign Language Book Prizes
Mattie M. Key Award in Mathematics
Chinese Award
Lacey Gehring Lacey Gehring, of Waldorf, Maryland, is a math major and is on the Dean’s List. After graduating, Lacey will begin the MAT Program so that she can teach high school mathematics.
Chinese – Rebecca Kaff French – Halcyon Ruskin Spanish – Maria Mateo German – Sarah Tillman
Rebecca Kaff, of Bel Air, Maryland, is a member of the Creative Writing Club. She is a double major in English and International Languages and Cultures/Chinese.
French Award
Halcyon Ruskin, from Kensington, Maryland, is a tutor at the Writing and Speaking Center and a research assistant in the Department of Political Science. She is the world perspectives editor for the Point News. She is a cross country runner and is a
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previous winner of the CAC athlete of the week and academic achievement awards. Halcyon is the recipient of a Critical Languages Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State and will spend this summer studying Azerbaijani in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Established by a bequest from alumna Mattie Maddox Key for excellence in mathematics.
Department Award in Mathematics
Established to recognize students who have demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in the discipline. Anna Steinfeld Anna Steinfeld is from Silver Spring, Maryland. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa honor
societies. She is chapter president of both the St. Mary’s Society for Industrial and Applied Math and the St. Mary’s Association for Women in Math. She is on the Dean’s List.
Garrett Sijgers Garrett Sijgers is from San Diego, California. He has a double major in philosophy and religious studies.
Department Award in Computer Science
Religious Studies Award
Megan Johnson Megan Johnson is from Perry Hall, Maryland. She is a member of the student government association (SGA). In the future, Megan hopes to get involved in an effort to get women and people of color into the field of computer programming.
Sarah Peterson Sarah Peterson is from Germantown, Maryland. She is a member of Psi Chi honor society. After graduation, Sarah plans to pursue graduate work in religious studies and to travel.
Established to recognize students who have demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in the discipline.
Music Alice Fleury and Arthur S. Zamanakos Prize in Music
Established in 2010 to recognize students who demonstrate promise in music studies, instrumental performance, or choral performance. Robert Hayes Robert Hayes is from Federalsburg, Maryland, and is a music major.
Mattie M. Key Award in Music
Established by a bequest of alumna Mattie Maddox Key to recognize excellence in music. Sean Jeffers Sean Jeffers is from Bethesda, Maryland. He is a member of the men’s a cappella group, PING, and St. Mary’s Chamber Choir. He has a double major in music and computer science. After St. Mary’s College, he hopes to find a future that combines both of his interests in music and technology.
Philosophy and Religious Studies William James Prize
Established in 1986 to recognize superior understanding and written expression of philosophical discourse. McKinnon Brenholz McKinnon Brenholz is from Beallsville, Maryland. He is the president of the St. Mary’s Windsurfing Club. His future plans are to hike the U.S., see the world and drink the best tea.
Established in 1993 to recognize a student who demonstrates a superior understanding of the themes and methods of that discipline.
Henry Rosemont, Jr. Peace and Justice Award
Established in 2010 in honor of Professor Emeritus Henry Rosemont to recognize students who demonstrate commitment to social justice and peace issues through their academic work and/or practical engagement. Katherine Cumberpatch Katherine Cumberpatch, from Annapolis, Maryland, is president of the campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. She is a member of the WGSX Colloquium Committee and the Strategic Planning Implementation Committee, as well as the IDES Collective. She is also the student representative to the Alumni Council. This summer, Kate will work in New Mexico at a wilderness expedition educational program for teens. After that, she hopes to work for Habitat for Humanity through AmeriCorps and later, to pursue a master’s degree in social justice.
Physics Department Award in Physics
Established in 1993 to recognize a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in the discipline. Tommie Day Tommie Day is from Bowie, Maryland. She is a double major in physics and computer science, with a minor in mathematics.
Physics Faculty Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research
Established in 2017 to recognize a student who has demonstrated outstanding research at the undergraduate level. Arvind Srinivasan Arvind Srinivasan is from Germantown, Maryland. He is a Nitze Scholar, a member of the Sigma Phi Sigma and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies, and a member of Circle K. He is
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a previous winner of the Myron B. Marlay Award for Science. Arvind has spent the spring semester interning in Scotland and will be working at a research lab on Patuxent Naval Air Station before pursuing a PhD in physics.
Political Science and Public Policy Department Award in Political Science
Established in 1983 to recognize outstanding scholarship in the discipline. Matthew Walchuck Matthew Walchuck, from Frederick, Maryland, is a member of the honor societies of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha and Chi Alpha Sigma. He is captain of the swim team and has been team MVP and a member of the CAC AllAcademic Team and SMCM Athletics 3.0 Club. He has served as an academic judicial board member and a student conduct board member and chairperson. He was editor of the journal, Open Water, and is the IDES Collective liaison for athletics. This summer, Matthew is biking from Baltimore to Portland, raising money for cancer in the Ulman 4K for cancer.
Hampton Davey Award
Established by the Lee family in 2000 as a tribute to Associate Professor of Political Science Hampton “Red” Davey, recognizing an outstanding St. Mary’s College senior majoring in political science. Maria Perfetti Marisa Perfetti is from Fallston, Maryland. She is a triple major in political science, economics, and public policy studies. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Public Policy Award
Established in 2000 to recognize academic excellence in the interdisciplinary major of public policy. Madeline Roth Madeline Roth, of Westminster, Maryland, is a Nitze Scholar and is active with the Center for the Study of Democracy. She studied abroad in Paris, France. After graduation, she plans to work in Washington, D.C., and then purse an advanced degree in international relations.
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Psychology Lisa Zsebedics Memorial Award
Established in 1985 in memory of Lisa Zsebedics, a former student, to recognize an outstanding first- or second-year student committed to understanding the human development process. Kara Feidelseit Kara Feidelseit, from Germantown, Maryland, is a member of Psi Chi honor society and a student ambassador. She plays varsity field hockey and won the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division III National Academic Award in 2017. She was picket for the CAC All-Academic Team for two seasons. She is a member of the Dance Club and Love Your Melon Club. Kara plans to join the Peace Corps and then pursue a master’s degree in clinical psychology.
Margaret Floy Washburn Award
Established in 1990 to recognize outstanding research in psychology. Claire Kostelnik Claire Kostelnik is from Glendale, California. She is president of Nu Rho Psi and a member of Psi Chi and Chi Alpha Sigma honor societies. She is captain of the women’s soccer team and a member of the women’s basketball team and the Dance Club. After graduation, Claire will be working as a research assistant for a study on traumatic brain injury at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Her future plans include the pursuit of a PhD in neuroscience or neuropsychology.
Psychology Major Award
Established in 1993 to recognize a psychology, human development, or human studies major who demonstrates a superior understanding of the themes and methods of that discipline. Mary Ann Gill Mary Ann Gill is from Richmond, Virginia. She is a Nitze Scholar and a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa and Psi Chi honor societies. She participates with the Best Buddies program and HawkTHON. Mary Ann plans to work in special education for a year or two before pursuing graduate school.
Jaie M. Perrizo Human Services Award
Established in 1993 to recognize a junior or senior psychology, human development, or human studies major who demonstrates outstanding potential as a practitioner in human services.
Megan Darby Megan Darby from Westminster, Maryland, is president of the Equestrian Club and a member of the Dance Club. She is an orientation leader, a professional fellow for Service and social change, and an office assistant for Residence Life. After graduation, Megan will begin her PhD studies in counseling psychology at New Mexico State University.
Wilhelm Wundt Award
Established in 2003 to recognize a student’s excellence in quantitative and methodological course work. Lara Holmes Lara Holmes is from Arnold, Maryland. She is a double major in psychology and religious studies.
Sociology Department Award in Sociology
Established in 1983 to recognize outstanding scholarship in the discipline. Marissa Romanek Marissa Romanek, from Sunderland, Maryland, is a member of Alpha Kappa Delta honor society as well as Chi Alpha Sigma. She is the captain of the tennis team. Marissa plans to pursue graduate work in social work.
Theater, Film, & Media Studies Torre M. Meringolo Theater Award
Established in 2009 to benefit rising juniors or seniors who demonstrate great promise in acting with preference given to first-generation students.
Cross-Disciplinary Minors Asian Studies Award
Established in 2005 by the Asian Studies faculty to recognize exceptional contributions to the cross-disciplinary area of Asian Studies. Hanmei Knoll Hanmei Knoll is from Frederick, Maryland. She is the founder of the Asian Pacific American Club, a DeSousa-Brent Scholar, an IDES fellow, a peer mentor and a resident assistant. After graduation, Hanmei plans to travel before pursuing advanced education.
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Award
The WGSX Award for Scholarship and Social Responsibility was established in 2006 by the women, gender and sexuality studies faculty to recognize students who have demonstrated excellence in both scholarly works and socially responsible pursuits. Terrance Ward Terrance Ward is from Arnold, Maryland.
Neuroscience Award
Established in 2007, it is given to a graduating senior with a minor (or student-designed major) in the Neurosciences, who demonstrates superior depth of understanding, critical thinking, and research and communication skills in the field of neuroscience and participation over and above what is expected in the SMCM Neurosciences program. Catherine Lacourse Catherine Lacourse, from Laurel, Maryland, is a double major in chemistry and psychology.
Jazzie Gray Jazzie Gray, of Randallstown, Maryland, is a DeSousa-Brent Scholar, and a member of the Black Student Union and the Burlesque Club. She has been an orientation leader and a member of the library strategic planning committee. She works in the media center and for the SGA as a media technician. After graduation, Jazzie plans to work with nonprofit organizations and art-based activist groups to continue the fight against all levels of institutional oppression so that those who are marginalized may experience equality and justice.
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General College Awards Female Scholar Athlete
Established in 1975 to recognize the female junior or senior varsity athlete with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or better who has earned at least 32 semester-hours and who has played an important role on one or more varsity teams. Samantha Liming Samantha Liming is from Silver Spring, Maryland. She is a member of Sigma Tau Delta honor society and AVATAR co-president. She is an assistant to the VOICES Reading Series and was a scholarship recipient to the 2015 Chesapeake Writers’ Conference. She is a four-year member of the varsity swim team and was its captain this year. She is a member of the student athlete advisory committee and Chi Alpha Sigma.
Male Scholar Athlete
Established in 1975 to recognize the male junior or senior varsity athlete with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or better who has earned at least 32 semester-hours and who has played an important role on one or more varsity teams. Brendan Rollins Brendan Rollins is from Poquoson, Virginia. He is on the Dean’s List and is a four-year varsity lacrosse player, having made the CAC All-Academic team three times. He is a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and Chi Alpha Sigma. After graduation, he will pursue a master’s degree in computer science with an emphasis on machine learning.
Geneva Boone Award for Outstanding St. Mary’s Projects
Established in 1993 by Trustee Emerita Geneva Boone, who was instrumental in forming the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Foundation, to recognize students with outstanding St. Mary’s Projects. Barry Liang Barry Liang is from Rockville, Maryland, He is a member of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) National Honor Society, is a member of the St. Mary’s American Chemical Society (SMACS) Club. He is a member of the Beta Beta Beta honor society and has been on the Dean’s List every semester. Barry participated in HawkTHON and was an orientation leader. He plans to pursue a PhD in chemistry or bioengineering.
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Adeline Schlussel Adeline Schlussel is from Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She is a member of the honor societies of Beta Beta Beta, Phi Beta Kappa, and Omicron Delta Kappa. She is a Nitze Scholar, a teaching assistant for biology, the vice president of BioPUMP. She is also co-president of the St. Mary’s River Project and AVATAR and a manager of the Campus Community Farm. Adeline will intern in the Coastal Conservation and Research Program at the Wetlands Institute in New Jersey as she pursues a career in coastal ecology research and education.
Margaret B. Marlay Award for English or History Established in 1999 by Maggie and Mike Marlay to recognize students with outstanding St. Mary’s Projects in English or history.
Keely Houk Keely Houk, from Seattle, Washington, is president of Take One! Improv Club and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She has earned recognition for Outstanding Work of a Sophomore and Outstanding Work of a Junior. After graduation, Keely hopes to print her graphic novel SMP and market it at the Harrisburg Comic Con and the Seattle Area Girl Geek Con to potential readers and publishing agencies. She plans to work in graphic design or marketing and eventually pursue an MFA in creative writing or graphic design. James Rhine James Rhine, Jr., of California, Maryland, is president of Phi Alpha Theta honor society and a member of Sigma Alpha Pi honor society. He is on the Dean’s List and was an orientation leader. He will begin the MAT Program after graduation and plans to become an elementary school teacher first, then later get his PhD in history and become a professor.
Myron G. Marlay Award for Science
Established in 1999 by Maggie and Mike Marlay to recognize students with outstanding St. Mary’s Projects in biology, natural science, chemistry, physics, math or psychology. Nina Katz Nina Katz is from Potomac, Maryland. She is president of the Chancellor’s Point Club and chair of the Bottom County Festival. She is a member of the Nightingale A Cappella. This summer, Nina will work in environmental education and outdoor leadership at the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation in New Mexico.
Coopersmith Leadership Award
Gentleman’s Club Alumni Award
Francis Cavenaugh Francis Cavanagh is from Lexington Park, Maryland. She is a member of the student government association (SGA), the finance board, and a member of the public safety advisory council. In 2015, she was honored with the SGA’s Unsung Hero Award. She has been the head student ambassador for the Center for the Study of Democracy and captain of the women’s ultimate Frisbee team for two years. Francis plans to pursue a career in policy in Washington, D.C.
Alexandra Schoen Alexandra Schoen, of Cabin John, Maryland, is a biology major.
Community Service Award
Emily Christian Emily Christian, of Germantown, Maryland, is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society from Montgomery Community College, where she earned an associate’s degree in 2015.
Established in 1974 by Trustee Emerita Esther Coopersmith and her husband, Jack Coopersmith, to recognize seniors with outstanding political leadership.
Established in 1987 by the Board of Trustees in recognition of service to the local community. Katherine Cumberpatch Katherine Cumberpatch, from Annapolis, Maryland, is president of the campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. She is a member of the WGSX Colloquium Committee and the Strategic Planning Implementation Committee, as well as the IDES Collective. She is also the student representative to the Alumni Council. This summer, Kate will work in New Mexico at a wilderness expedition educational program for teens. After that, she hopes to work for Habitat for Humanity through AmeriCorps and later, to pursue a master’s degree in social justice.
Board of Trustees Award
Established in 1987 by the Board of Trustees for distinguished contributions to the College. Vera Demanka Vera Demanka, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a student trustee, president of the gospel choir and vice president of the Black Student Union. She is coordinator for the Health Empowerment Group and the MAPP program as well as a peer health educator. She participates in InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and is a Bible study leader and mentor.
Faculty Scholarship Award
Established in 1980 by the St. Mary’s faculty to recognize outstanding students. Elizabeth Okundaye Elizabeth Okundaye, of Baltimore, Maryland, is a DeSousa-Brent Scholar and a member of the Africa Students Association. She is a member of Beta Beta Beta honor society and participates in InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and is a Bible study leader. Originally from Nigeria, Elizabeth hopes someday to work in the medical field or public health, providing medicine in places like Nigeria.
Established in 1990 by the Gentlemen’s Club to recognize a senior man or woman who best represents the Club’s ideals of scholarship and social responsibility.
Colton History Award
Presented by Linda Guzman Established in 1984 by the Major William Thomas Chapter, DAR, in memory of Ophelia Biscoe Colton ’27, to recognize a deserving history student.
Betty W. Briscoe Award
Presented by Evelyn DeLuca-Widmer Established in 1981 by the John Hanson Chapter, DAR, to recognize a history major. Vincent Turner Vincent Turner, from Owings, Maryland, is a member of the History Club. He and his father run a mock radio show called “Spam Time” in the mid-Atlantic area. He works at the Bayside History Museum in North Beach, Maryland and in the SMCM Archives. This summer, Vincent will intern with the historic preservation planner in the St. Mary’s County Land Use and Growth Management Office.
Gary Wheeler Stone Award
Presented by Travis Parno Given by Historic St. Mary’s City to honor a graduating senior who had made distinctive contributions to archaeology research for Historic St. Mary’s City. Sarah McCoy Sarah McCoy, of St. Leonard, Maryland, is a history major.
Barbara Bershon Arts Alliance Award in Music
Presented by Marie Franklin and Ginni Stein Established in 1991 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in music. In 2004, named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 1998-2003. Alex Proctor Alex Proctor is from Crofton, Maryland. He is a music and computer science double major.
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Kathy Glockner Arts Alliance Award for Theater Excellence
Presented by Marie Franklin and Ginni Stein Established in 1992 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in theater. In 2009, named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 2003-2008. Emily Maginnis Emily Maginnis, of Ellicott City, Maryland, is an active member of the SMCM theater. While a student, she has been an orientation leader, a member of the public safety student council and a van driver for the “Saferide” program, as well as a student supervisor in the Boyden Gallery. After graduation, Emily plans to work in arts administration and to apply to the Second City Improv Conservatory Program in Chicago.
Gale West Parmentier Arts Alliance Award for Creative Writing
Presented by Marie Franklin and Ginni Stein Established in 1992 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in creative writing. In 1999, named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 1993-1998. Samantha Liming Samantha Liming is from Silver Spring, Maryland. She is a member of Sigma Tau Delta honor society and AVATAR co-president. She is an assistant to the VOICES Reading Series and was a scholarship recipient to the 2015 Chesapeake Writers’ Conference. She is a four-year member of the varsity swim team and was its captain this year. She is a member of the student athlete advisory committee and Chi Alpha Sigma.
Patti Runco Arts Alliance Award for Outstanding Work in the Annual Student Art Exhibit
Presented by Marie Franklin and Ginni Stein Established in 1992 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in studio art work in the Annual Student Exhibition. In 2004, named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 1988-1993. Keely Houk Keely Houk, from Seattle, Washington, is president of Take One! Improv Club and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She has earned recognition for Outstanding Work of a Sophomore and Outstanding Work of a Junior. After graduation, Keely hopes to print her graphic novel SMP and market it at the Harrisburg Comic Con and the Seattle Area Girl Geek Con to potential readers and publishing agencies. She plans to work in graphic design or marketing and eventually pursue an MFA in creative writing or graphic design.
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Presented by Marie Franklin and Ginni Stein Established in 2008 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize a junior or senior film and media studies major for artistic accomplishment in the studio or academic excellence in the classroom. Michael Barrett Michael Barrett is from Alexandria, Virginia. He works at the campus bookstore and enjoys playing guitar and composing music. He makes films with original soundtracks for fun. Some day he hopes to work in the film industry as a producer.
Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in the First Year
Presented by Elizabeth Williams Established in 2009 by Libby Nutt Williams, the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in the First Year was created to honor a first-year student who has excelled academically in his or her first semester at the College. Of particular importance is the student’s demonstrated achievements in his or her First Year Seminar. Anna Sawyer Anna Sawyer, of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a double major in chemistry and international languages and cultures.
John R. Petruccelli Memorial Award
Presented by Stephen Petruccelli Established in 1981 in memory of John Rocco Petruccelli ’81 to recognize juniors who demonstrate devotion to the College, the cause of education, and responsibility to society. Kezia-Alean Osunsade Kezia-Alean Osunsade, from Reisterstown, Maryland, is a double major in political science and public policy studies.
David and Ginny Rosenbaum Award for Excellence in Journalism
Presented by Susan Messitte Established in 2006 to recognize demonstrated excellence in journalism. Javier-Alejandro Arias Javier-Alejandro Arias is from Silver Spring, Maryland. He is a writer for the Point News and a member of the cross country team. He loves to play chess. After graduation, he plans to go to law school.
Rhoda-Stark Memorial Award in Gender Studies Presented by Mark Rhoda Established in 2001 in memory of Richard H. Rhoda and John D. Stark by Mark A. Rhoda to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in research, writing, activism, and/or
the performing arts that addresses gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender issues. Jamie Krantz Jamie Krantz is a philosophy major from Frederick, Maryland. She is a 2016 recipient of the John Bell internship scholarship, former president of SMCM students for a sensible drug policy, and co-president of the Burlesque Club. She plans to work in the hospitality field, with a long-term goal to run a youth hostel.
Scott Zimmerman Scott Zimmerman is from Clarksville, Maryland. He is managing editor of the Point News, captain of the cross country team, a member of the Maryland student legislature, and a photographer for student events. He is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Chi Alpha Sigma honor societies and the CAC All-Academic team. He is on the Dean’s List. His future plans include, in no set order, learning the art of journalism, earning a law degree, and advocating against corporate corruption.
Joanne Klein Memorial Award
Weitzel Research Award
Margaret Foust Margaret Foust, of Annapolis, Maryland, is president of HAWK Radio and for two years has been a student representative to Theater, Film and Media Studies. She is a member of SMART and works in the library. Beginning this fall, Margaret will pursue a master’s degree in library and information science at Simmons College in Boston.
Erica Leyder Erica Leyder is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is co-president of the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students and the Asian Pacific American Club. She is a member of the Dance Club, the Hawkettes, the Cultural Dance Club, and Relay for Life. She has been a member of CommUNITY and the SGA Awareness and Diversity Committee. She has been a lab assistant and tutor in chemistry, and undergraduate research fellow, and a teaching assistant in biology. She is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa. Erica is an EMT for the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad and is on a pre-medical track in her studies.
Presented by Mark Rhoda Established in 2017 by Mark Rhoda, the Joanne Klein Memorial Award will be awarded each year by the faculty in the Department of Theater, Film and Media Studies to a junior or senior majoring in theater, film and media studies who has conducted scholarly and/or creative work in live or screen media, especially in the area of socially engaged art.
St. Mary’s County Garden Club Scholarship in Environmental Studies
Presented by Harry Weitzel Established in 2004 by Trustee Emeritus Harry Weitzel to benefit students who pursue undergraduate summer research in the sciences or the humanities.
Presented by Loretta Taylor Established in 2005 to recognize students who are enrolled in the Environmental Studies Program and who demonstrate meritorious achievement, character and determination, and financial need with first preference given to St. Mary’s County residents. Hannah Starnes Hannah Starnes, of Bel Air, Maryland, is a double major in biology and environmental studies. She is a member of Nu Rho Psi and Chi Alpha Sigma honor societies and is on the Dean’s List and SMCM Athletic 3.0 Club. She plays varsity soccer and has earned a CAC College Athlete Award. She is a member of the Dance Club.
Thomas Penfield Jackson Award for Civic Responsibility and Democratic Citizenship
Presented by Maija Harkonen Established in 2014 in memory of the Honorable Thomas Penfield Jackson to recognize students who desire to pursue careers in public service or the law, international relations or other activities that promote civil society.
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Academic and Distinguished Scholars Phi Beta Kappa The Phi Beta Kappa Society was established at the College of William and Mary in 1776. The Greek letters that give the society its name mean “love of wisdom, the guide of life.” From the outset, election to Phi Beta Kappa has signified outstanding achievement in the attainment of an education in the liber arts. The Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at St. Mary’s College of Maryland was founded in 1997. Students completing their junior or senior year are elected primarily on the basis of scholarly achievement, broad cultural interest, and good character. Class of 2016
Class of 2017
Leah Dignan Adeline Schlussel
Dionna Bucci Paige Cohen Alexis Craddock Brad Davidson Francisco DeRose Catherine Dye Madeline Edelstein Taylor Engdahl Mary Ann Gill Keelan Houk
Class of 2018 Rebecca Hughes Sophia Kessler Megan LeSavage Margaret Marcelli Marisa Perfetti Rosemary Rhodes Madeline Roth Jonathan Schuster Anna Steinfled Matthew Walchuck
Tyler Jones
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Inc. The Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Inc., the national leadership honor society, recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership, and exemplary character. Membership in Omicron Delta Kappa is a mark of high distinction and honor. The Society recognizes achievement in scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, social and religious activities, and campus government; journalism, speech and the mass media, and the creative and performing arts. The College was elected to the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Inc. in 1999.
Caitlin Andrews Eliza Appleton Melissa Barall Emily Burr Megan Capozzi Lauren Comeaux Samuel Coomes Alexis Craddock Gabriela Cunha-Benjamin Brad Davidson Frank DeRose Sara Eaton Samantha Freund Mary Ann Gill
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Michael Hammer Nora Howard Kevyn Jorgenson Haley Krauss Erica Leyder Margaret Marcelli Shelby Melton Abigail Messaris Nicholas Miner Julia Monro Caitlin Moore Jeffrey Neuman Selena Newton Khanh Ngan Nguyen
Kezia-Alean Osunsade Hannah Perez Sarah Pfeiff Whittni Pickens Alexander Rhoades Rosemary Rhodes Rebecca Ritter Victoria Roberts Gillian Sawyer Adeline Schlussel Alex Schoen Caitlin Schoen Jonathan Schuster Katherine Smith
Kathryn Smith Rachel Solomon Rachel Sonnenberg Anna Steinfeld Elizabeth Straathof Frederick Thayer Lauren Therriault Anna Vagnoni Matthew Walchuck Sami Wright Yonah Zeitz Scott Zimmerman
St. Mary’s Scholars, 2016 St. Mary’s Scholars are juniors and seniors who have earned at least 32 credit-hours at St. Mary’s College and whose cumulative grade-point average is 3.50 or better. St. Mary’s Scholars are determined once a year at the end of the spring semester. Kaitlin Aaby Michael Abrams Kareem Adams Demilade Adebayo Viveka Advani Kira Allen Elizabeth Allnutt Alex Alvarenga Eliza Appleton Rebecca Archer Jordan Ashley Maximillian Ashley Talmadge Aumiller Eli Ayres Roth Bachman Kayla Baier Allen Baker Rachel Baker Samuel Baker Hunter Balog Melissa Barall Tova Bardos Carolyn Barranco Allison Barrett Michael Barrett Jacob Bartholow Brooke Bartko Ruby Bassford Elisabeth Bauer Sebastian Bauer Robert Beall Madeleine Beaulieu Brendan Benge Justyce Bennett Savannah Bergen Amanda Bernard Jacob Bernhardt Alec Bernstein Matthew Bieler Emily Bishop Aigner Bivins Brittany Blanch Meagan Blizzard Jessica Blofsky Riley Boucot Bethany Boyer
Andrew Braun Colin Breen Edward Brence Benjamin Brenholtz McKinnon Brenholtz Tanner Brooks Elizabeth Brown Dionna Bucci Elaine Bucknam Emily Burr Beatrice Burroughs Alexander Bussman Esteban Caballero Brian Cadden Suzanne Cahn Zoey Cain Bianca Calin Megan Capozzi Philip Cappello Katrina Carey Matthew Carney Chloe Carr Jordan Cartwright Kerry Chaney Grace Chao Hannah Chapman Carly Chase Erin Chase Katherine Chase Taylor Chilcoate Emily Christian P. Christian Joseph Cirillo Benjamin Cliff Crosby Cofod Claire Cohen Jolyn Coleman Nicolette Coluzzi Taylor Combs Lauren Comeaux Clara Comstock Nicholas Conine Nicholas Conroy Emma Content Emily Coogan Eleanor Cook
Reilly Cook Samuel Coomes Alpha Cotay Amanda Cox Austin Cox Stetson Cox Alexis Craddock Kathleen Crane Marra Crook Becca Crosby Sarah Crumling Angela Cruz Kyla Cumberland Katherine Cumberpatch Tomasz Cunha-Benjamin Sydney Cunniff Alison Curry Kylie Curtis Ellen Dahl Sarah Daniels Paige Dansberger Megan Darby Brad Davidson Mary-Aubrey Davis-Lockart Elizabeth Dennison Francisco DeRose Jacob DeWerth-Jaffe Hannah Dickmyer Isaac Dickson Evan Dighe Leah Dighe Leah Dignan John Doherty Elena Donahue Thomas Donahue Ziyue Dong Morgan Dorset Cody Dorsey Owen Doty Rita Druffner Genevieve Dubroof Maria Duke Woodrow Dunlap Courtney Dunn Kayla Dunn Jan Dupre
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Dario Durastanti John Dushel Catherine Dye Sara Eaton Leila Ebrahimi Markus Edegran Madeline Edelstein Natalie Edwards Michael Elkan Taylor Engdahl Brandon Engle Amanda Erdman Nicholas Ersoy Benjamin Ertman Lamyaa Ezzaki Richard Farrell Carson Fehner Kara Feidelseit Sarah Fellerman Lakeshia Ferebee William Ferrin Courtney Fielders Elizabeth Fitch Kyle Flanagan Bennett Fletcher Margaret Fletcher Katherine Flores Matthew Flyr Taylor Foley Noni Ford Joshua Fratta Robert Frauman Samantha Freund Alisa Fried Lane Friedman David Fritz Frederick Frost Gina Gaebl Lilly Gaehde Manuel Galvez Maria Garcia-Rada Elizabeth Garris Kyla Garvey Noelle Gebelein Lacey Gehring Claire Geinzer Megan Gerdes Meg Gesner Margaret Giitter Sinead Gil Mary Gill Brianna Glase Noelle Gleeson
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Rose Glenn Robin Goldman Benjamin Goldsmith Connor Goodie Jessica Goodrich Amanda Goodspeed Perry Gordon Raymond Gore Amy Gorovoy Caroline Goyco Melinda Grant Jazzie Gray Jenna Gregory Meghan Griffiths Mia Griffiths Annamaria Gunnell Hannah Gyamfi Sophie Haber-Sage Alexander Hafey Ethan Hain Lauren Hall Kaitlin Hamilton Marco Hamins-Puertolas Rosemary Hammack Michael Hammer Rebecca Hammersla Kelsey Hancock John Hardt Jane Harkness Nina Harris Orion Hartmann Madeline Hastings Zachary Haussler Robert Hayes John Haynes Tessa Haynes Tyler Haynie Kathryne Hedrick Jonathan Herald Kathryn Herberger Tiffany Hergett Burkely Hermann Nora Hetzler Jessica Hill Sara Hirshon Rebecca Hitch Clare Hogan Sarah Holter Allison Holtzman Justin Hoobler Maggie Hooven Keelan Houk Nora Howard
Sarah Hryniewicz Virginia Huber Emily Huber Katherine Huerta Emily Huey Abigail Hughes Rebecca Hughes Olivia Hussey Jane Hylton Jefferson Ibagon Jaymie Im Elian Imlay-Maire Lucas Irvin Sarah Jablon Natalie Jansen Sean Jeffers Ryan Jenkens Madison Jesatko Zhuoqun Jiang Elizabeth Johnson Joseph Johnson Megan Johnson Melanie Johnson Mollie Johnson Madison Jones Tyler Jones Conor Jordan Sydney Jupitz Rikuo Kanda Rachel Kaper Catherine Kardash Kian Karimi Adam Kass Caitlin Katchmar Nina Katz Herawe Kebede Ariel Keene Katherine Kempton Alexandra Kennedy Amos Kern-Perets Katherine Kessler Sophie Kessler Cameron Keyani Melanie Kimball Torgeir Kjoeita Helena Klassen Megan Klohr Isabel Klompus Christopher Knell Katherine Kocher Simon Kolbeck Jessica Konecke Mary Korendyke
Claire Kostelnik Henry Kramer Jamie Krantz Hannah Krauss Collin Kroh Laura Kruse Chikondi Kulemeka Rebecca LaMora Brooke Lamplough Meghan Lang Alex Lanham Mira League Isabella Lee Marisa Lee Scott Lee Hunter Lengel Drake Lentz Megan LeSavage Simone Levine Hannah Lewis Erica Leyder Barry Liang Joseph Lignelli Rosemary Ligsay Rowan Limbach Samantha Liming Julianna Linder Abbey Liverman James Loftis Nicole Logan Elena London Megan Long Alexandre Loomis Carol Lowe Jacob Lowenthal Michael Luginbill Linnea Lundh Chris Lynch Megan Lynch Hannah Lyon Melanie MacDonald Sophia Macek William Machande Cara Machlin Maxwell Madden Jessica Maddox Emily Maginnis Ryan Mahoney Karl Maier Alex Majane Nicholas Makrakis Madeline Mann Margaret Marcelli
Ari Marine Andrew Marinich Patrick Martin Estela Martinez Karen Martinez Lydia Marzot Katelyn Mattingly Amy Mayor Myra McAdory Sarah McCabe Liam McCarthy Lydia McCaw Anna McClain Casey McCoy Ian McDonald Sally McFadden Claire McGagh Zoe McIlmail Timothy McKay Gabriel McKinney Miranda McLain Jordan McRae Charlotte Mecklenburg Bayard Meiser Courtney Mellon Shelby Melton Ellen Merlos Abigail Messaris Andrew Messick Melissa Michalek Joseph Miller Victoria Miller Jennifer Mince Vincent Mogilnicki Maureen Monk Julia Monro Kyle Moore Liza Moore Caitlin Moore John Morabito Matthew Moreland Emily Morgan Lee Morgan Julia Mosher Alexandra Moulis Derek Mullin Hannah Murphy Shateria Murray Patrick Musick Nahnyama Nadesh Meghan Neace Ashley Nekula Jeffrey Neuman
Kathryn Newkirk Shelby Newman Philip Newsome Selena Newton Khanh Nguyen Katherine Niccolini Stefanos Nickoloff Jennifer Norris Stephen Nyarko Trevor O’Connor Elizabeth Okundaye Fernando Orrego Manuela Osorio Kezia-Alean Osunsade Margaret Padukiewicz Amanda Page Nicholas Panos Jordan Parker Rebecca Partan Anna Passaniti Ashley Paul Nina Paulin Wyatt Paulishak Allison Pendrak Hannah Perez Marisa Perfetti Elizabeth Peterson Sarah Peterson Emilia Petrillo Sharon Phillips Madeline Phoenix Whittni Pickens Fenguese Pierre Mason Plummer Ari Pluznik Megan Ponter Brandon Poppell Nadine Postolache Dylan Powell Bradley Power Lindsey Power Alexander Proctor Steven Proctor Danielle Quill Isaac Radcliffe Jenna Raleigh Kaitlyn Ramirez Amanda Rankin Harrison Ratcliffe Maria Raynor Kyle Reichard Kadie Reynolds James Rhine
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Alexander Rhoades Ryan Rhoades Marshall Rhodes Rosemary Rhodes Christopher Richard Isabel Rickman Haley Riebling Allison Riehl Rebecca Riley Mayris Rios Rebecca Ritter Mayumy Rivera Casey Roberts Victoria Roberts Mary Robey Eric Robles Lydia Roca Alexandra Rogalski Bliss Rogers Brendan Rollins Marissa Romanek Megan Root Mavet Rosas August Rosenberg Samuel Rosenblatt Gillian Rosenzweig-Stein Kayla Ross Emily Rost Hannah Rothback Clarissa Rous Zachary Rowe August Rowell Micah Rubin Maia Rubinoff Halcyon Ruskin Krishan Saini Cetin Sari Taylor Sartor Gillian Sawyer William Schaffer Stephanie Schindler Austin Schlegel Adeline Schlussel Lilian Schneider Alexandra Schoen Caitlin Schoen Samantha Schoenecker Megan Schrader Eric Schroeder Livia Schuller Jonathan Schuster Kari Schweiger Theodore Secor
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Jacqueline Seifert Mathew Seltzer Leah Senseney Abram Shaw Maureen Shea Michael Shilling Alison Shimoda Leila Shirvan Maxwell Sickler Garrett Sijgers Madeline Silber Adrienne Silver Chelsea Simms Emily Sinton Amanda Siskey Emma Skekel Jessica Slater Jordan Slattery Zoe Smedley Katherine Smith Alyssa Smith Caroline Smith Dylan Smith Emily Smith Ivy Smith Kathryn Smith Michelle Smith Emily Smithers Henry Snurr Rachel Solomon Rachel Sonnenberg Rylinn Sorini Rachael Sowers Emily Spears Arvind Srinivasan Jennifer Staab Sean Stansbury Benjamin Stark Emily Stark Zachary Stauffer Sarah Stayer Benjamin Stevens Erin Stevens Marilyn Steyert Elizabeth Straathof Karlie Straight Adam Strakna Patrick Streifel Morgan Strzegowski Max Styles Caleb Svobodny Lauren Swam Stephen Swanson
Vincent Szynborski Grace Tapolyai Megan Taylor Christopher Techentin Allison Tesch Lauren Therriault Alyson Thompson Alyssa Thompson Julia Thompson Kaitlyn Thompson Kara Thompson Rachel Thompson Robert Thompson Breanna Thorne Sarah Tillman William Toland Charlotte Torrence Edith Torres Nicholas Tosini Garrett Toth-Williams Megan Treutler Sean Tulley Kelton Tupper Lacey Turner Alexis Underwood Casey Urey Stewart Utter Anna Vagnoni Daria Vaseneva Julie Verbos Diana Vergara Peter Vicenzi Hannah Vickery Jose Villalta KerryLynn Wagner Margaret Wagner Isabella Wajsowicz Matthew Walchuck Noah Walsh Cecile Walton Sabrina Wandres Allura Warden Kayla Waring Rebecca Webster Emilee Weiss-Rice Katherine Weller Elizabeth Wenker Jennifer Westbrook Kira Westbrook Caroline White Andrew Wildermuth Andrew Wilhelm Regan Wilhelm
Michelle Williams Jenna Witman Isabella Wolf Abigail Wolkenberg Christina Wondoloski Heather Wood
Karen Wood Mackenzie Wood Sabrina Wood Lindsay Wooleyhand Samantha Wright Stella Yakam
Yifan Yan Rachel Yates Hannah Yeager Victoria Yerger Cassandra Youshaw Laura Zabriskie
Maxime Zamba-Campero Yingyi Zeng Scott Zimmerman
Dean’s List for Spring 2016 and Fall 2016 Full-time students who earned a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or better on 12 or more graded credits are members of the Dean’s List (asterisk indicates inclusion for both semesters).
Kaitlin Aaby* Michael Abrams Kareem Adams Demilade Adebayo Viveka Advani Ellen Airozo Kira Allen* Elizabeth Allnutt* Alex Alvarenga Julia Andreas Caitlin Andrews Matthew Ansaldi Eliza Appleton* Rebecca Archer Javier-Alejandro Arias Kelly Armstrong Jordan Ashley Maximillian Ashley* Talmadge Aumiller* Eli Ayres* Roth Bachman* Hannah Badger Stuart Badger Kayla Baier Allen Baker Rachel Baker* Samuel Baker* Thomas Baker Hunter Balog* Melissa Barall Tova Bardos* Keegan Barefoot Carolyn Barranco* Allison Barrett* Michael Barrett* Jacob Bartholow* Brooke Bartko
Ruby Bassford* Elisabeth Bauer* Sebastian Bauer Hailley Baughman Robert Beall Madeleine Beaulieu David Becker Shale Beharie Natalie Bellanton Daniel Belson Emily Benedict Brendan Benge Justyce Bennett* Savannah Bergen* Amanda Bernard Jacob Bernhardt Sophie Bernheisel Alec Bernstein* Samuel Besse Matthew Bieler Kayla Bird Emily Bishop Aigner Bivins* Erika Blair Brittany Blanch Meagan Blizzard Jessica Blofsky Claire Bodine Kimberly Boenig Matthew Borden Riley Boucot Julia Bowden Danielle Bowes Bethany Boyer Ian Bradley Andrew Braun* Colin Breen*
Edward Brence Benjamin Brenholtz McKinnon Brenholtz Kyle Brewington Lane Brooks Tanner Brooks Eathan Brown Elizabeth Brown* Dionna Bucci Elaine Bucknam Kyle Burgess Emily Burr* Beatrice Burroughs* Alexander Bussman Esteban Caballero* Brian Cadden* Suzanne Cahn Zoey Cain Bianca Calin Megan Cannon Daniel Capasso Megan Capozzi* Philip Cappello Katrina Carey Karol Carlsen Matthew Carney Victoria Carney Chloe Carr* Jordan Cartwright Sarah Casper-Woodhead Kerry Chaney Grace Chao Hannah Chapman* Carly Chase Katherine Chase* Nhu Chau Sunny Chhatani-Jagwani
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Lindsay Chiavacci Taylor Chilcoate Sidi Chleuh Ava Chrisler Emily Christian P. Christian Claire Christman Joseph Cirillo* Benjamin Cliff Dawn Coady Crosby Cofod Claire Cohen Paige Cohen Jolyn Coleman Katherine Collins Olivia Collins Nicolette Coluzzi* Taylor Combs Lauren Comeaux* Clara Comstock* Nicholas Conine* Michael Connaughton Perry Conner Caitlin Connolly Nicholas Conroy* Emma Content Emily Coogan* Eleanor Cook Reilly Cook* Samuel Coomes* Bridget Copp Alpha Cotay Amanda Cox* Austin Cox* Stetson Cox Alexis Craddock* Marra Crook Becca Crosby Sarah Crumling Angela Cruz* Thomas Cullen Kyla Cumberland* Katherine Cumberpatch* Tomasz Cunha-Benjamin Sydney Cunniff* Alison Curry Kylie Curtis Florian Daase Lamin Dainkeh Ashley Dam Rebecca Danaceau Sarah Daniels Sarah Danihel
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Paige Dansberger* Nicholas Dantona Megan Darby Ceara Daugherty Brad Davidson Mary-Aubrey Davis-Lockart Tommie Day Ali Degraw Alana Demones Elizabeth Dennison Benjamin Derlan Francisco DeRose* Jacob DeWerth-Jaffe* Jane Dibble Byron Dickerson Isaac Dickson Evan Dighe Leah Dighe* Leah Dignan* Kallan Dirmeyer Benjamin Dodson Thomas Donahue Elena Donahue Ziyue Dong* Francis Donley Stephanie Donovan Gregory Dormitzer Morgan Dorset Robert Dorsett Cody Dorsey Owen Doty Ronald Drescher Christopher Drexel Rita Druffner* Genevieve Dubroof Maria Duke Toby Duncan Kayla Dunn Courtney Dunn Jan Dupre* Dario Durastanti John Dushel Catherine Dye Sara Eaton Leila Ebrahimi Markus Edegran Madeline Edelstein Natalie Edwards* Michael Elkan Taylor Engdahl* Brandon Engle* Amanda Erdman Peter Erdos
Benjamin Ertman* Robert Estes Lamyaa Ezzaki Omobolawa Fadojutimi Alyson Famiglietti Richard Farrell Christopher Farrow Rebecca Faubion Kara Feidelseit* Sarah Fellerman* Lakeshia Ferebee William Ferrin Courtney Fielders Elizabeth Fitch Kyle Flanagan Bennett Fletcher Margaret Fletcher* Katherine Flores* Lillian Folts Andrew Fonseca Zachary Fontenot Noni Ford Rebecca Forrester Margaret Foust Alan Frampton Joshua Fratta* Robert Frauman Marijka Frazier Carl Freeman Samantha Freund Alisa Fried* Lane Friedman David Fritz Frederick Frost Jodie Frost Samuel Fryzek Jacob Fusco Gina Gaebl* Lilly Gaehde Manuel Galvez* Maria Garcia-Rada* Ethan Garren Elizabeth Garris Kyla Garvey* Miranda Gaskins Noelle Gebelein* Lacey Gehring* Claire Geinzer Megan Gerdes Meg Gesner* Madeline Gibson Andrew Giganti Margaret Giitter
Sinead Gil Mary Gill* Brianna Glase* Noelle Gleeson* Rose Glenn* Kevin Glotfelty Craig Goerling Linden Goff Robin Goldman Benjamin Goldsmith Katrina Golladay Maryteresa Gonzalez Connor Goodie Jessica Goodrich Amanda Goodspeed Perry Gordon* Jonathan Gorel Amy Gorovoy* Caroline Goyco* Julia Goyco Zoe Grabenstetter Amelia Graf Melinda Grant* Jenna Gregory* Meghan Griffiths* Mia Griffiths* Maxwell Groen Scott Gutherie Hannah Gyamfi Lawrence Haavik Sophie Haber-Sage Alexander Hafey Ethan Hain Lauren Hall Miranda Hall Kaitlin Hamilton Robert Hamilton Marco Hamins-Puertolas Rosemary Hammack Michael Hammer* Rebecca Hammersla* Kelsey Hancock* Alison Haney William Hankins Georgiana Hardesty John Hardt* Jane Harkness Elizabeth Harrington Nina Harris Orion Hartmann Madeline Hastings* Zachary Haussler* Robert Hayes*
John Haynes* Tessa Haynes Tyler Haynie Tiffany Head* Kathryne Hedrick Julian Heller Jonathan Herald Kathryn Herberger* Rebecca Herckner Tiffany Hergett Burkely Hermann Nora Hetzler* Jessica Hill Kierston Hill Sara Hirshon Rebecca Hitch* Clare Hogan Lara Holmes Allison Holtzman Noah Homick Justin Hoobler Maggie Hooven Keelan Houk* Molly Houston Nora Howard* Claire Hoyle Sarah Hryniewicz* Zhiwen Hu Charles Huang Emily Huber* Virginia Huber* Katherine Huerta* Emily Huey* Abigail Hughes Rebecca Hughes* Jasmine Humphrey Daniel Hunt Olivia Hussey Jane Hylton* Jaymie Im Elian Imlay-Maire* Lucas Irvin Sarah Jablon Shelby Jacobs Marie Jankowski Natalie Jansen Matthew Jeffers Sean Jeffers* Sarah Jeffrey Ryan Jenkens Ruth Jernigan Madison Jesatko Zhuoqun Jiang*
Elizabeth Johnson* Joseph Johnson* Megan Johnson* Melanie Johnson Mollie Johnson Kaitlyn Johnston-Napora Madison Jones Sophia Jones Tyler Jones* Conor Jordan Dylan Jordan Kevyn Jorgenson Seth Judd Sydney Jupitz* Rebecca Kaff Rikuo Kanda* Rachel Kaper* Catherine Kardash* Kian Karimi Adam Kass Caitlin Katchmar* Nina Katz* Herawe Kebede* Ariel Keene* Marie Keller Cameron Kelley Meghan Kelley Katherine Kempton* Thea Keppler Amos Kern-Perets* Katherine Kessler* Sophie Kessler* Cameron Keyani Ali Khan Melanie Kimball* Sarah Kimball Torgeir Kjoeita* Helena Klassen Sylvia Klein Megan Klohr Isabel Klompus Christopher Knell Katherine Kocher Simon Kolbeck Haruka Komine Mary Korendyke* Claire Kostelnik Henry Kramer* Nolan Kramer Jamie Krantz* Haley Krauss Hannah Krauss* Maura Krautner
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Natalie Krissoff Collin Kroh* Anna Kronheim Laura Kruse Chikondi Kulemeka Bethany Laffan Rebecca LaMora* Brooke Lamplough Meghan Lang* Alex Lanham Sydney Larkin Sara Larocco Kelsey Lasky Mira League* Isabella Lee Marisa Lee* Scott Lee Hunter Lengel Drake Lentz Nicole Lertora Megan LeSavage* Rachel Lettner Alyssa Leventer Simone Levine Edward Lewis Hannah Lewis Erica Leyder* Barry Liang* Joseph Lignelli Rosemary Ligsay* Rowan Limbach* Samantha Liming Julianna Linder* Abbey Liverman* James Loftis* Nicole Logan Elena London Megan Long Alexandre Loomis Carol Lowe Linnea Lundh* Chris Lynch* Megan Lynch Julia Lynn Hannah Lyon Olivia Lyons Melanie MacDonald Sophia Macek* William Machande Cara Machlin Maxwell Madden* Jessica Maddox* Emily Maginnis*
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Jacob Mahnke Ryan Mahoney Karl Maier* Alex Majane Nicholas Makrakis* Benjamin Mann Madeline Mann Matthew Manoly Margaret Marcelli Ari Marine Andrew Marinich* Cecelia Marquez* Holden Marshall Julianna Martin Patrick Martin Estela Martinez* Karen Martinez* Samantha Martinson Lydia Marzot Katelyn Mattingly Amy Mayor Myra McAdory Sarah McCabe* Kaisey McCallion Liam McCarthy* Lydia McCaw* Anna McClain Casey McCoy Sally McFadden* Zoe McIlmail Audrey McKay Timothy McKay Gabriel McKinney Meredith McKissick Miranda McLain Joseph McManus Jordan McRae Rachael Meador Bayard Meiser Courtney Mellon* Shelby Melton Ellen Merlos Drew Merryman Abigail Messaris* Andrew Messick* Natalie Meyer Ian Miller Joseph Miller* Michael Miller Victoria Miller Jennifer Mince* Shelby Mistysyn Vincent Mogilnicki*
Ashleigh Molina Stephanie Monaghan Maureen Monk Julia Monro* Bradley Moore Caitlin Moore* Kyle Moore Liza Moore Matthew Moreland Emily Morgan* Lee Morgan* Jamie Morgereth Christine Morin Brigid Morris Katrina Morton Megan Mosesman Julia Mosher* Zachary Mossburg Alexandra Moulis* Sydney Moulis Elizabeth Mulvey Hannah Murphy* Shateria Murray Patrick Musick Nahnyama Nadesh Mackenzie Nargiz Meghan Neace Ashley Nekula* Jeffrey Neuman Shelby Newman Philip Newsome Selena Newton* Khanh Nguyen* Katherine Niccolini Stefanos Nickoloff* Bradley Nock Jennifer Norris Stephen Nyarko Emily O’Brien Trevor O’Connor* Alexandra Oines Whitney Okoe Elizabeth Okundaye* Alexa Olivares Peter Orban Fernando Orrego* Kathleen Ortel Manuela Osorio* Kezia-Alean Osunsade* Keith Packard Amanda Page* Alexandra Paglia Spencer Pankiewicz
Grace Papp Jordan Parker Sabrina Parker Rebecca Partan Anna Passaniti Jackson Patrican Ashley Paul Nina Paulin Wyatt Paulishak Allison Pendrak Angelica Perez Hannah Perez* Marisa Perfetti* Elizabeth Peterson* Sarah Peterson* Caroline Petosa Sarah Pfeiff Sharon Phillips* Madeline Phoenix Whittni Pickens Fenguese Pierre* Amanda Pike Joshua Pilkerton Olivia Platt Mason Plummer Ari Pluznik Megan Ponter* Brandon Poppell* Nadine Postolache Dylan Powell* Bradley Power Lindsey Power* Alexander Proctor Steven Proctor* Shannon Pumputis Emily Quach Danielle Quill Isaac Radcliffe Amanda Raid Michael Raimond Nicholas Raimondo Jenna Raleigh Kaitlyn Ramirez* Amanda Rankin Harrison Ratcliffe* MacKenzie Rayburn Maria Raynor* Masa Rebernik Kyle Reichard David Reynoso Kyndall Rhaney James Rhine* Alexander Rhoades
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the light that comes comes in a shift of knowing when even our fondest sureties fade away, when we understand that we have not understood and are not mistress even of our own off eye. then the man escapes throwing away his tie and the children grow legs and start walking and we can see the peril of an unexamined life. we close our eyes, afraid to look for our authenticity but the light insists on itself in the world; a voice from the nondead past starts talking, we close our ears and it spells out in our hand “you might as well answer the door, my child, the truth is furiously knocking.” ...adapted from “the light that came...” by Lucille Clifton First published in two-headed woman. Reprinted and modified with permission of the author.