{"id":4552,"date":"2014-06-20T14:35:02","date_gmt":"2014-06-20T18:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/?p=4552"},"modified":"2022-03-24T10:26:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T14:26:56","slug":"senior-awards-ceremony-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/senior-awards-ceremony-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Awards Ceremony 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

Congratulations to the following Kalamazoo College students, who received awards during the Senior Awards Ceremony on June 15, 2014, in Stetson Chapel. The awards include all academic divisions, prestigious scholarships, and special non-departmental awards. Again, congratulations to all graduates and members of the Class of 2014.<\/p>\n

FINE ARTS DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art and Art History<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE LILIA CHEN AWARD IN ART, awarded to students in their junior or senior year who distinguish themselves through their work in ceramics, sculpture, or painting, and who exhibit strong progress in their understanding of art.
\nZoe Beaudry<\/strong>
\nAyesha Popper<\/strong>
\nCaitlyn Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE MICHAEL WASKOWSKY PRIZE, awarded to an outstanding junior or senior art major.
\nTaylor Hartley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

The LILLIAN PRINGLE BALDAUF PRIZE IN MUSIC, awarded to an outstanding music student.
\nNathalie Botezatu<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT AWARD, given by the Music Department of the College for outstanding contributions to the musical life on campus, for achievement in performance areas, and for academic achievement.
\nCurtis Gough\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE FAN E. SHERWOOD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded for outstanding progress and ability on an orchestral stringed instrument.
\nFayang Pan\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nRamon Rochester<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE MARGARET UPTON PRIZE IN MUSIC, awarded each year to a student designated by the Music Department faculty as having made a significant achievement in music.
\nMadeleine Aborn\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nBrian Craig\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nCampbell Flood<\/strong>
\nTaylor Hartley<\/strong>
\nJonathan Husar<\/strong>
\nSherin John\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nElizabeth Kinney<\/strong>
\nChelsea Miller<\/strong>
\nAbigail Miner\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nDuncan Polot\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theatre Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE RUTH SCOTT CHENERY AWARD, given to a graduating senior who has excelled academically in theatre and who plans to continue the study of theatre arts following graduation.
\nDavid Landskroener\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>
\nLydia Strini\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nArshia Will<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE IRMGARD KOWATZKI THEATRE AWARD, awarded to the senior who has excelled both in academic areas and in theatrical productions during the four years at the College.
\nMary Mathyer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE CHARLES TULLY DESIGN AWARD, given annually to a senior who has achieved excellence in some aspect of theatre design.
\nLydia Strini<\/strong><\/p>\n

FOREIGN LANGUAGES DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chinese<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE CHINESE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, recognizes seniors who have excelled in the study of the Chinese language and China-related subjects on campus and abroad in China.
\nKimberly Balk\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nClara Lewis\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nLor Vang<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classical Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE PROVOST\u2019S PRIZE IN CLASSICS, awarded to that student who writes the best essay on a classical subject.
\nAlan Faber<\/strong>
\nClaire Fielder<\/strong><\/p>\n

German<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE JOE FUGATE SENIOR GERMAN AWARD, awarded to a senior for excellence in German.
\nElizabeth Kinney<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japanese<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE JAPANESE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, COLLEGE CHAPTER, is awarded in recognition of the student\u2019s achievement in their study of the Japanese language and for their overall academic excellence.
\nJeric Derama\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nLucas Kushner \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nErika Robles Araya\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nHailey Stutz<\/strong><\/p>\n

Romance Languages<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PRIZE IN FRENCH, awarded for excellence in French by an advanced student.
\nFiona Carey\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nLisa Woolcock Majlof\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nHagop Mouradian<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE SENIOR SPANISH AWARD, given by the Department of Romance Languages for outstanding achievement in Spanish.
\nMatthew Mu\u00f1oz\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nSalwa Tareen\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nMegan Walsh\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

HUMANITIES DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n

American Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE DAVID STRAUSS PRIZE IN AMERICAN STUDIES, awarded for the best paper written by a graduating senior in his or her junior or senior year in any field of American Studies.
\nColin Lauderdale\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nRachel Olson<\/strong><\/p>\n

English<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE GRIFFIN PRIZE, awarded to the senior English major who, like Professor Gail Griffin, demonstrates an exceptional ability to bridge his\/her analytical and creative work in the English department.
\nMatthew Mu\u00f1oz\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE ELWOOD H. AND ELIZABETH H. SCHNEIDER PRIZE, awarded for outstanding and creative work in English done by a student who is not an English major.
\nColin Lauderdale\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nSamantha Voss\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE MARY CLIFFORD STETSON PRIZE, awarded for excellence in English essay writing by a senior.
\nPaula Dallacqua\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE DWIGHT AND LEOLA STOCKER PRIZE, awarded for excellence in English writing: prose or poetry.
\nDakota Clement\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nDavid Landskroener \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nTrevor Vader<\/strong><\/p>\n

History<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE JAMES BIRD BALCH PRIZE, for the showing academic excellence in American History.
\nJulia Duncan<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT AWARD, given for outstanding work in the major.
\nClaire DeWitt\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nLaurel Thompson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Philosophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE HODGE PRIZE IN PHILOSOPHY, awarded to that member of the graduating class who has the highest standing in the field.
\nAllison Tinsey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Religion<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE MARION H. DUNSMORE MEMORIAL PRIZE IN RELIGION, awarded to a graduating senior for excellence in the major.
\nClaire DeWitt\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nEmily Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n

NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Biology<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE H. LEWIS BATTS PRIZE, awarded to the senior who has done the most to support the activities of the Biology Department and to further the spirit of collegiality among students and faculty in the Department.
\nSherin John<\/strong>
\nGisella Newberry\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nChristina Tarn<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE ROBERT BZDYL PRIZE IN MARINE BIOLOGY, awarded to one or more students with demonstrated interest and ability in marine biology or related fields.
\nDavid Schapiro<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE DIEBOLD SCHOLAR AWARD, given to one or more seniors in recognition of excellence in the oral or poster presentation of the SIP at the Diebold Symposium.
\nMatthew Davidson\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nAlan Faber<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE WILLIAM E. PRAEGER PRIZE, established by the faculty in the Biology Department and awarded to the most outstanding senior major in Biology, based on academic achievement in the discipline.
\nMichael Korn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chemistry \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, sponsored by the American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry, to an undergraduate student planning on pursuing graduate studies in chemistry.
\nSara Adelman<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE OUTSTANDING CHEMISTRY STUDENT FROM KALAMAZOO COLLEGE, sponsored by the Kalamazoo Section of the American Chemical Society and is given to the graduating senior who has demonstrated leadership in the chemistry department and plans to pursue graduate studies in chemistry.
\nAmanda Bolles<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE KURT KAUFMAN FELLOW, given annually to seniors who receive Honors in the Senior Individualized Project (SIP) conducted with faculty in the Chemistry Department.
\nAmanda Bolles\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nJoseph Widmer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mathematics and Computer Science<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE CLARKE BENEDICT WILLIAMS PRIZE, awarded to that member of the graduating class who has the best record in mathematics and the allied sciences.
\nTendai Mudyiwa\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nFayang Pan\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nUmang Varma\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Physics<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE JOHN WESLEY HORNBECK PRIZE, awarded to a senior with the highest achievement for the year\u2019s work in advanced physics toward a major.
\nJohn Nocita\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nReid Wagner<\/strong><\/p>\n

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Physical Education<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE GEORGE ACKER AWARD awarded annually to a male athlete who in his participation gave all, never quit, with good spirit supported others unselfishly, and whose example was inspirational.
\nTyler McFarland<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE OUTSTANDING SENIOR WOMAN ATHLETE AWARD, given by the Department of Physical Education to the outstanding senior female athlete.
\nJenna Riehl<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE KALAMAZOO COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AWARD, for a graduating senior who has most successfully combined high scholarship with athletic prowess.
\nMichael Korn\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE MARY LONG BURCH AWARD, for a senior woman who has manifested interest in sports activities and excelled in scholarship.
\nHolly Cooperrider<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE C. W. \u201cOPIE\u201d DAVIS AWARD, awarded to the outstanding senior male athlete.
\nMark Ghafari \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE KNOECHEL FAMILY AWARD, awarded to a senior male and a senior female member of the swim teams in recognition of demonstrated excellence in both intercollegiate swimming and academic performance.
\nAlexandra Stephens<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE CATHERINE A. SMITH PRIZE IN WOMEN\u2019S ATHLETICS, awarded to a woman athlete who in her participation gave all, never quit, with good spirit supported others unselfishly, and whose example was inspirational.
\nQuinn McCormick<\/strong><\/p>\n

SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anthropology and Sociology<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE RAYMOND L. HIGHTOWER AWARD, given to a graduating senior for excellence in and commitment to the disciplines of sociology and anthropology and leadership in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology.
\nRyan Gregory\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nAmy Jimenez\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nRoxann Lawrence\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nKylie Meyer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Economics and Business<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE WILLIAM G. HOWARD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded to a senior for excellence in academic work in an economics or business major.
\nEdward Carey (Business)\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nKatharine Moffit (Business)\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nSanjay Sharma (Business)<\/strong>
\nMark Ghafari (Economics)\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nColin Lennox (Economics)\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nKari Paine (Economics)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Human Development and Social Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL RELATIONS PRIZE, awarded for leadership in the major, reflecting commitment to inter-disciplinary thinking and social justice.
\nCharlotte Steele\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nDayon Woodford<\/strong><\/p>\n

Political Science<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE E. BRUCE BAXTER MEMORIAL AWARD, awarded to a senior showing outstanding development in the field of political science.
\nJenna Neumann\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nAllison Seiwert<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE WILLIAM G. HOWARD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded for excellence in a year\u2019s work in political science.
\nAbigail Miner\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nSalwa Tareen\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Psychology<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE MARSHALL HALLOCK BRENNER PRIZE awarded to an outstanding student for excellence in the field of psychology.
\nIan Good\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE XARIFA GREENQUIST MEMORIAL PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AWARD, given in recognition of distinctive service to students and faculty in psychology by a student assistant.
\nKatherine Curley \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nRachel Evans\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nAlejandra Sanchez<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE RICHARD D. KLEIN SENIOR AWARD IN PSYCHOLOGY, awarded to a senior psychology major for an outstanding SIP oral presentation.
\nClaire Diekman<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE RICHARD D. KLEIN SENIOR AWARD IN PSYCHOLOGY, given for outstanding contributions to the community
\nJordan Earnest\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nMarlene Espinoza\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nRachel Olson\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nEmily Smith\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nSarah Sullivan<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE DONALD W. VAN LIERE PRIZE, given for excellence in psychology research.
\nDana Allswede\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nKatherine Curley \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nDavid Graham<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE DONALD W. VAN LIERE PRIZE, given for excellence in psychology coursework.
\nDana Allswede\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nKira Boneff\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nHolly Kramer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE CATHERINE A. SMITH PRIZE IN HUMAN RIGHTS, awarded to a senior who has been active on campus in promoting human rights, furthering progressive social and cultural change, and combating violence, repression, and bigotry.
\nJordan Earnest\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nKaitlyn Thiry\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE LUCINDA HINSDALE STONE PRIZE, awarded to a student whose scholarship, research or creative work in women\u2019s studies, in the form of a SIP or other academic work, is most impressive.<\/p>\n

Chelsey Shannon<\/strong><\/p>\n

COLLEGE AWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE GORDON BEAUMONT MEMORIAL AWARD, awarded to the deserving student who displays qualities of selflessness, humanitarian concern, and willingness to help others, as exemplified in the life of Gordon Beaumont.
\nPaula Dallacqua <\/strong>
\nRoxann Lawrence<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE HENRY AND INEZ BROWN AWARD is awarded in recognition of outstanding participation in the College community.
\nJessie Owens<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA GLADYS BELL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP, given to a senior working toward a graduate or professional degree.
\nJenna Neumann<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE VIRGINIA HINKELMAN MEMORIAL AWARD is awarded to a deserving student who displays a deep concern for the well-being of children, as demonstrated through career goals in the field of child welfare.
\nRaven Fisher<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA MARIA LEONARD SENIOR BOOK AWARD, given to the Alpha Lambda Delta member graduating with the highest GPA.
\nSuzanne Curtiss\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nSpencer Thompson<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE BABETTE TRADER CAMPUS CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP AWARD, awarded to that member of the graduating class, who has most successfully combined campus citizenship and leadership with scholarship.
\nLori-Ann Williams\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE MAYNARD OWEN WILLIAMS MEMORIAL AWARD, for the best student entry in the form of an essay, poetry, paintings, sketches, photographs, or films derived from Study Abroad.
\nFiona Carey\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nBrianna Melgar<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning recognizes LAPLANTE STUDENT SCHOLARS who have shown outstanding dedication to civic engagement and who design and lead community programs that promote a more just, equitable and sustainable world.
\nDana Allswede \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nRaven Fisher<\/strong>
\nBrenda Guzman<\/strong>
\nRoxann Lawrence<\/strong>
\nKatherine Mattison<\/strong>
\nAyesha Popper<\/strong>
\nEren Sipahi<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Center for Civic Engagement recognizes the VIBBERT SCHOLARS, students who honor and exemplify the life and spirit of Stephanie Vibbert–scholar, activist, poet, feminist and artist–by leading programs that promote equity and justice through the arts and feminist organizing.
\nZoe Beaudry\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nJordan Earnest<\/strong>
\nChelsey Shannon<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Center for Civic Engagement recognizes the SERVICE-LEARNING FELLOWS, students who \u201ccarry on the work of Tony Vonk and Howard DeMoore … by turning lives around,\u201d working with incarcerated youth and adults and promoting restorative justice.
\nDavid Graham<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION AWARD is awarded to students who have provided key elements of leadership in their organizations, athletic teams, academic departments, employment, and the wider Kalamazoo community.\u00a0 Students were nominated by faculty and staff members in January.\u00a0 Seniors eligible for this award also had to meet a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average requirement and be in good academic and social standing at the College.
\nKeaton Adams<\/strong>
\nYesenia Aguilar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nAnna Asbury<\/strong>
\nNicholas Beam<\/strong>
\nAmanda Bolles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nNathalie Botezatu<\/strong>
\nErran Briggs<\/strong>
\nEdward Carey<\/strong>
\nIsmael Carrasco<\/strong>
\nClaire DeWitt<\/strong>
\nEmma Dolce<\/strong>
\nRaven Fisher<\/strong>
\nMark Ghafari<\/strong>
\nIan Good<\/strong>
\nBrenda Guzman<\/strong>
\nAmy Jimenez\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nSherin John<\/strong>
\nMichael Korn<\/strong>
\nLucas Kushner<\/strong>
\nColin Lauderdale<\/strong>
\nRoxann Lawrence<\/strong>
\nAyoki Levi\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nAmanda Mancini<\/strong>
\nGeneci Marroquin<\/strong>
\nTendai Mudyiwa<\/strong>
\nKari Paine<\/strong>
\nRamon Rochester<\/strong>
\nSara Sullivan<\/strong>
\nHsu Tun<\/strong>
\nUmang Varma\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nLori-Ann Williams<\/strong>
\nMarc Zughaib<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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The awards include all academic divisions, prestigious scholarships, and special non-departmental awards. Again, congratulations to all graduates and members of the Class of 2014.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FINE ARTS DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Art and Art History<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE LILIA CHEN AWARD IN ART, awarded to students in their junior or senior year who distinguish themselves through their work in ceramics, sculpture, or painting, and who exhibit strong progress in their understanding of art.<br \/>\n<strong>Zoe Beaudry<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ayesha Popper<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Caitlyn Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MICHAEL WASKOWSKY PRIZE, awarded to an outstanding junior or senior art major.<br \/>\n<strong>Taylor Hartley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The LILLIAN PRINGLE BALDAUF PRIZE IN MUSIC, awarded to an outstanding music student.<br \/>\n<strong>Nathalie Botezatu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT AWARD, given by the Music Department of the College for outstanding contributions to the musical life on campus, for achievement in performance areas, and for academic achievement.<br \/>\n<strong>Curtis Gough\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE FAN E. SHERWOOD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded for outstanding progress and ability on an orchestral stringed instrument.<br \/>\n<strong>Fayang Pan\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ramon Rochester<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MARGARET UPTON PRIZE IN MUSIC, awarded each year to a student designated by the Music Department faculty as having made a significant achievement in music.<br \/>\n<strong>Madeleine Aborn\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Brian Craig\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Campbell Flood<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Taylor Hartley<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Jonathan Husar<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Sherin John\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Elizabeth Kinney<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Chelsea Miller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Abigail Miner\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Duncan 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DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chinese<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE CHINESE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, recognizes seniors who have excelled in the study of the Chinese language and China-related subjects on campus and abroad in China.<br \/>\n<strong>Kimberly Balk\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Clara Lewis\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Lor Vang<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Classical Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE PROVOST\u2019S PRIZE IN CLASSICS, awarded to that student who writes the best essay on a classical subject.<br \/>\n<strong>Alan Faber<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Claire Fielder<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>German<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE JOE FUGATE SENIOR GERMAN AWARD, awarded to a senior for excellence in German.<br \/>\n<strong>Elizabeth Kinney<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Japanese<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE JAPANESE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, COLLEGE CHAPTER, is awarded in recognition of the student\u2019s achievement in their study of the Japanese language and for their overall academic excellence.<br \/>\n<strong>Jeric Derama\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Lucas Kushner \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Erika Robles Araya\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Hailey Stutz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Romance Languages<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PRIZE IN FRENCH, awarded for excellence in French by an advanced student.<br \/>\n<strong>Fiona Carey\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Lisa Woolcock Majlof\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Hagop Mouradian<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE SENIOR SPANISH AWARD, given by the Department of Romance Languages for outstanding achievement in Spanish.<br \/>\n<strong>Matthew Mu\u00f1oz\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Salwa Tareen\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Megan Walsh\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HUMANITIES DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>American Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE DAVID STRAUSS PRIZE IN AMERICAN STUDIES, awarded for the best paper written by a graduating senior in his or her junior or senior year in any field of American Studies.<br \/>\n<strong>Colin Lauderdale\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rachel Olson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>English<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE GRIFFIN PRIZE, awarded to the senior English major who, like Professor Gail Griffin, demonstrates an exceptional ability to bridge his\/her analytical and creative work in the English department.<br \/>\n<strong>Matthew Mu\u00f1oz\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ELWOOD H. AND ELIZABETH H. SCHNEIDER PRIZE, awarded for outstanding and creative work in English done by a student who is not an English major.<br \/>\n<strong>Colin Lauderdale\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Samantha Voss\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MARY CLIFFORD STETSON PRIZE, awarded for excellence in English essay writing by a senior.<br \/>\n<strong>Paula Dallacqua\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE DWIGHT AND LEOLA STOCKER PRIZE, awarded for excellence in English writing: prose or poetry.<br \/>\n<strong>Dakota Clement\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>David Landskroener \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Trevor Vader<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>History<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE JAMES BIRD BALCH PRIZE, for the showing academic excellence in American History.<br \/>\n<strong>Julia Duncan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT AWARD, given for outstanding work in the major.<br \/>\n<strong>Claire DeWitt\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Laurel Thompson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Philosophy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE HODGE PRIZE IN PHILOSOPHY, awarded to that member of the graduating class who has the highest standing in the field.<br \/>\n<strong>Allison Tinsey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Religion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MARION H. DUNSMORE MEMORIAL PRIZE IN RELIGION, awarded to a graduating senior for excellence in the major.<br \/>\n<strong>Claire DeWitt\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Emily Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Biology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE H. LEWIS BATTS PRIZE, awarded to the senior who has done the most to support the activities of the Biology Department and to further the spirit of collegiality among students and faculty in the Department.<br \/>\n<strong>Sherin John<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Gisella Newberry\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Christina Tarn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ROBERT BZDYL PRIZE IN MARINE BIOLOGY, awarded to one or more students with demonstrated interest and ability in marine biology or related fields.<br \/>\n<strong>David Schapiro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE DIEBOLD SCHOLAR AWARD, given to one or more seniors in recognition of excellence in the oral or poster presentation of the SIP at the Diebold Symposium.<br \/>\n<strong>Matthew Davidson\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Alan Faber<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE WILLIAM E. PRAEGER PRIZE, established by the faculty in the Biology Department and awarded to the most outstanding senior major in Biology, based on academic achievement in the discipline.<br \/>\n<strong>Michael Korn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chemistry \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, sponsored by the American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry, to an undergraduate student planning on pursuing graduate studies in chemistry.<br \/>\n<strong>Sara Adelman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE OUTSTANDING CHEMISTRY STUDENT FROM KALAMAZOO COLLEGE, sponsored by the Kalamazoo Section of the American Chemical Society and is given to the graduating senior who has demonstrated leadership in the chemistry department and plans to pursue graduate studies in chemistry.<br \/>\n<strong>Amanda Bolles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE KURT KAUFMAN FELLOW, given annually to seniors who receive Honors in the Senior Individualized Project (SIP) conducted with faculty in the Chemistry Department.<br \/>\n<strong>Amanda Bolles\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Joseph Widmer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mathematics and Computer Science<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE CLARKE BENEDICT WILLIAMS PRIZE, awarded to that member of the graduating class who has the best record in mathematics and the allied sciences.<br \/>\n<strong>Tendai Mudyiwa\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Fayang Pan\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Umang Varma\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Physics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE JOHN WESLEY HORNBECK PRIZE, awarded to a senior with the highest achievement for the year\u2019s work in advanced physics toward a major.<br \/>\n<strong>John Nocita\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Reid Wagner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PHYSICAL EDUCATION DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE GEORGE ACKER AWARD awarded annually to a male athlete who in his participation gave all, never quit, with good spirit supported others unselfishly, and whose example was inspirational.<br \/>\n<strong>Tyler McFarland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE OUTSTANDING SENIOR WOMAN ATHLETE AWARD, given by the Department of Physical Education to the outstanding senior female athlete.<br \/>\n<strong>Jenna Riehl<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE KALAMAZOO COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AWARD, for a graduating senior who has most successfully combined high scholarship with athletic prowess.<br \/>\n<strong>Michael Korn\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MARY LONG BURCH AWARD, for a senior woman who has manifested interest in sports activities and excelled in scholarship.<br \/>\n<strong>Holly Cooperrider<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE C. W. \u201cOPIE\u201d DAVIS AWARD, awarded to the outstanding senior male athlete.<br \/>\n<strong>Mark Ghafari \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE KNOECHEL FAMILY AWARD, awarded to a senior male and a senior female member of the swim teams in recognition of demonstrated excellence in both intercollegiate swimming and academic performance.<br \/>\n<strong>Alexandra Stephens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE CATHERINE A. SMITH PRIZE IN WOMEN\u2019S ATHLETICS, awarded to a woman athlete who in her participation gave all, never quit, with good spirit supported others unselfishly, and whose example was inspirational.<br \/>\n<strong>Quinn McCormick<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anthropology and Sociology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE RAYMOND L. HIGHTOWER AWARD, given to a graduating senior for excellence in and commitment to the disciplines of sociology and anthropology and leadership in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology.<br \/>\n<strong>Ryan Gregory\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Amy Jimenez\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Roxann Lawrence\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kylie Meyer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Economics and Business<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE WILLIAM G. HOWARD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded to a senior for excellence in academic work in an economics or business major.<br \/>\n<strong>Edward Carey (Business)\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Katharine Moffit (Business)\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Sanjay Sharma (Business)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Mark Ghafari (Economics)\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Colin Lennox (Economics)\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kari Paine (Economics)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Human Development and Social Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL RELATIONS PRIZE, awarded for leadership in the major, reflecting commitment to inter-disciplinary thinking and social justice.<br \/>\n<strong>Charlotte Steele\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Dayon Woodford<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Political Science<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE E. BRUCE BAXTER MEMORIAL AWARD, awarded to a senior showing outstanding development in the field of political science.<br \/>\n<strong>Jenna Neumann\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Allison Seiwert<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE WILLIAM G. HOWARD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded for excellence in a year\u2019s work in political science.<br \/>\n<strong>Abigail Miner\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Salwa Tareen\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Psychology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MARSHALL HALLOCK BRENNER PRIZE awarded to an outstanding student for excellence in the field of psychology.<br \/>\n<strong>Ian Good\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE XARIFA GREENQUIST MEMORIAL PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AWARD, given in recognition of distinctive service to students and faculty in psychology by a student assistant.<br \/>\n<strong>Katherine Curley \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rachel Evans\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Alejandra Sanchez<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE RICHARD D. KLEIN SENIOR AWARD IN PSYCHOLOGY, awarded to a senior psychology major for an outstanding SIP oral presentation.<br \/>\n<strong>Claire Diekman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE RICHARD D. KLEIN SENIOR AWARD IN PSYCHOLOGY, given for outstanding contributions to the community<br \/>\n<strong>Jordan Earnest\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Marlene Espinoza\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rachel Olson\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Emily Smith\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Sarah Sullivan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE DONALD W. VAN LIERE PRIZE, given for excellence in psychology research.<br \/>\n<strong>Dana Allswede\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Katherine Curley \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>David Graham<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE DONALD W. VAN LIERE PRIZE, given for excellence in psychology coursework.<br \/>\n<strong>Dana Allswede\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kira Boneff\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Holly Kramer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Women\u2019s Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE CATHERINE A. SMITH PRIZE IN HUMAN RIGHTS, awarded to a senior who has been active on campus in promoting human rights, furthering progressive social and cultural change, and combating violence, repression, and bigotry.<br \/>\n<strong>Jordan Earnest\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kaitlyn Thiry\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE LUCINDA HINSDALE STONE PRIZE, awarded to a student whose scholarship, research or creative work in women\u2019s studies, in the form of a SIP or other academic work, is most impressive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsey Shannon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>COLLEGE AWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE GORDON BEAUMONT MEMORIAL AWARD, awarded to the deserving student who displays qualities of selflessness, humanitarian concern, and willingness to help others, as exemplified in the life of Gordon Beaumont.<br \/>\n<strong>Paula Dallacqua <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Roxann Lawrence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE HENRY AND INEZ BROWN AWARD is awarded in recognition of outstanding participation in the College community.<br \/>\n<strong>Jessie Owens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA GLADYS BELL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP, given to a senior working toward a graduate or professional degree.<br \/>\n<strong>Jenna Neumann<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE VIRGINIA HINKELMAN MEMORIAL AWARD is awarded to a deserving student who displays a deep concern for the well-being of children, as demonstrated through career goals in the field of child welfare.<br \/>\n<strong>Raven Fisher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA MARIA LEONARD SENIOR BOOK AWARD, given to the Alpha Lambda Delta member graduating with the highest GPA.<br \/>\n<strong>Suzanne Curtiss\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Spencer Thompson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE BABETTE TRADER CAMPUS CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP AWARD, awarded to that member of the graduating class, who has most successfully combined campus citizenship and leadership with scholarship.<br \/>\n<strong>Lori-Ann Williams\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MAYNARD OWEN WILLIAMS MEMORIAL AWARD, for the best student entry in the form of an essay, poetry, paintings, sketches, photographs, or films derived from Study Abroad.<br \/>\n<strong>Fiona Carey\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Brianna Melgar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning recognizes LAPLANTE STUDENT SCHOLARS who have shown outstanding dedication to civic engagement and who design and lead community programs that promote a more just, equitable and sustainable world.<br \/>\n<strong>Dana Allswede \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Raven Fisher<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Brenda Guzman<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Roxann Lawrence<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Katherine Mattison<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ayesha Popper<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Eren Sipahi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Center for Civic Engagement recognizes the VIBBERT SCHOLARS, students who honor and exemplify the life and spirit of Stephanie Vibbert–scholar, activist, poet, feminist and artist–by leading programs that promote equity and justice through the arts and feminist organizing.<br \/>\n<strong>Zoe Beaudry\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Jordan Earnest<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Chelsey Shannon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Center for Civic Engagement recognizes the SERVICE-LEARNING FELLOWS, students who \u201ccarry on the work of Tony Vonk and Howard DeMoore … by turning lives around,\u201d working with incarcerated youth and adults and promoting restorative justice.<br \/>\n<strong>David Graham<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION AWARD is awarded to students who have provided key elements of leadership in their organizations, athletic teams, academic departments, employment, and the wider Kalamazoo community.\u00a0 Students were nominated by faculty and staff members in January.\u00a0 Seniors eligible for this award also had to meet a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average requirement and be in good academic and social standing at the College.<br \/>\n<strong>Keaton Adams<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Yesenia Aguilar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Anna Asbury<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Nicholas Beam<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Amanda Bolles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Nathalie Botezatu<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Erran Briggs<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Edward 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