{"id":8878,"date":"2017-06-10T14:15:22","date_gmt":"2017-06-10T18:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/?p=8878"},"modified":"2022-04-04T10:52:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T14:52:36","slug":"seniorawards2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/seniorawards2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Awards Ceremony 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_8917\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8917\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8917 size-medium\" src=\"\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2017\/06\/Senior-Awards-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Students Attend Senior Awards\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2017\/06\/Senior-Awards-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2017\/06\/Senior-Awards-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2017\/06\/Senior-Awards.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students Attend Senior Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Congratulations to the following Kalamazoo College students, who received awards during the Senior Awards Ceremony on June 10, 2017, 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 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FINE ARTS DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Art and Art History<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Kelan Gill<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Madeline Clair Lawson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kelsi Levine<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Giovanni Lo Grasso<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Helena Maija Marnauzs<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Harrison Thomas Parkes<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Christa Scheck<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Jie Xu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE GEORGE EATON ERRINGTON PRIZE, awarded to an outstanding senior art major.<br \/>\n<strong>Gabriela E. Latta<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Malikah Q. Mahone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MICHAEL WASKOWSKY PRIZE, awarded to an outstanding junior or senior art major.<br \/>\n<strong>Erin Brown<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rachel Catherine Selina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Music<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The LILLIAN PRINGLE BALDAUF PRIZE IN MUSIC, awarded to an outstanding music student.<br \/>\n<strong>John Bowman<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Valentin Frank<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Gabrielle Holme-Miller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Vethania Stavropoulos<\/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>John Bowman<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Alexis Diana Diller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Johanna Drentlaw<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rachel Elizabeth Fadler<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Hannah Lehker<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Daniel Moore<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Cody Mosblech<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Eric S. Thornburg<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Camila Trefftz<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Myles Truss<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Olivia Marguerite Weaver<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Lindsay Worthington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE FAN E. SHERWOOD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded for outstanding progress and ability on the violin, viola, cello or bass.<br \/>\n<strong>Siwook Hwang<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Hannah L. Kim<\/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 significant achievement in music.<br \/>\n<strong>Thaddeus Martin Buttrey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Theatre Arts<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>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.<br \/>\n<strong>Thaddeus Martin Buttrey<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Monica Johnson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Kyle Lampar<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Levett<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Lindsay Worthington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE COOPER AWARD IN FINE ARTS, for a junior or senior showing excellence in a piece of creative work in a theatre arts class: film, acting, design, stagecraft, puppetry, speech.<br \/>\n<strong>Madison Louise Donoho<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<br \/>\n<strong>Sarah Levett<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE SHERWOOD PRIZE IN FINE ARTS, given for the best oral presentation in a speech-oriented class.<br \/>\n<strong>Quincy Isaiah Crosby<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE CHARLES TULLY DESIGN AWARD, given annually to a senior who has achieved excellence in some aspect of theatre design.<br \/>\n<strong>Lindsay Worthington<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOREIGN LANGUAGES DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Chinese<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Dejah Crystal<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Marlon Gonzalez<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Amanda Johnson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Natalie A. Schmitt<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Katherine Wynne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Classics<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE CLARA H. BUCKLEY PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN LATIN, awarded to an outstanding student of the language of the Romans.<br \/>\n<strong>Brittany Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE DEPARTMENTAL PRIZE IN GREEK<br \/>\n<strong>Danielle Marie Gin<\/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>Danielle Marie Gin<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Brittany Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>German<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE JOE FUGATE SENIOR GERMAN AWARD, awarded to a senior for excellence in German.<br \/>\n<strong>Frances Mary Heldt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Japanese<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Corrin Elise Davis<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Alexis Diana Diller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> John Mihalik Fowler<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Anh P. Lam<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Bailee M. Lotus<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Elinor Ruth Rubin-McGregor<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Christa Scheck<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ke Sheng<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Carolyn Elizabeth Topper<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Romance Languages<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PRIZE IN FRENCH, awarded for excellence in French by an advanced student.<br \/>\n<strong>Maribel Blas-Rangel<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Elijah Wickline<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE SENIOR SPANISH AWARD, given by the Department of Romance Languages for outstanding achievement in Spanish.<br \/>\n<strong>Cory Gyulveszi<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caroline Elena Sulich<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>HUMANITIES DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>American Studies<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Jessica Paige Hansen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>English<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Alyse Michelle Guenther<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Rachel Williams<\/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>Danielle Marie Gin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MARY CLIFFORD STETSON PRIZE, awarded for excellence in English essay writing by a senior.<br \/>\n<strong>Sara McKinney<br \/>\nSarah Schmitt<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE DWIGHT AND LEOLA STOCKER PRIZE, awarded for excellence in English writing: prose or poetry.<br \/>\n<strong>Erin Elizabeth Bensinger<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Serena Li Bonarski<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Jon R. Jerow<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caroline Marie Peterson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>History<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE JAMES BIRD BALCH PRIZE, for the showing academic excellence in American History.<br \/>\n<strong>Frances Mary Heldt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT AWARD, given for outstanding work in the major.<br \/>\n<strong>Claudia Quinn Greening<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Frances Mary Heldt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Philosophy<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY PRIZE, awarded for excellence in any year\u2019s work in philosophy.<br \/>\n<strong>James Michael Reuter<\/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>Jon R. Jerow<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caroline Marie Peterson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Religion<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE MARION H. DUNSMORE MEMORIAL PRIZE IN RELIGION, awarded to a graduating senior for excellence in the major.<br \/>\n<strong>Hannah Nicole Cooperrider<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Danielle Purkey<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Dakota Lynn Trinka<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Natalie Cristina V\u00e1zquez<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Biology<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Suma J. Alzouhayli<\/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>Lucy Merrill<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Theresa Marie Shuryan<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Caroline Smith<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Cameron Werner<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Katherine Wynne<\/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>Na Young Kim<\/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>Kathleen George<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Katherine Wynne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Chemistry<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, sponsored by the American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry, to an undergraduate student planning on pursuing graduate studies in chemistry.<br \/>\n<strong>Collin Joseph Steen<\/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>Sonam Shrestha<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, sponsored by the American Chemical Society and subcommittee for the Division of Organic Chemistry, to an undergraduate student who displays significant aptitude for a career in organic chemistry.<br \/>\n<strong>Rachel Elizabeth Fadler<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, sponsored by the American Chemical Society and subcommittee for the Division of Physical Chemistry, to an undergraduate student who displays significant aptitude for a career in organic chemistry.<br \/>\n<strong>Eric S. Thornburg<\/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>Sarah Glass<\/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>Suma J. Alzouhayli<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Glass<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Eric S. Thornburg<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Myles Truss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE LEMUEL F. SMITH AWARD, given to a student majoring in chemistry pursuing the American Chemical Society approved curriculum and having at the end of the junior year the highest average standing in courses taken in chemistry, physics,and mathematics.<br \/>\n<strong>Collin Joseph Steen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Mathematics and Computer Science<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Jill Denise Antonishen<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Yicong Guo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Physics<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Jill Denise Antonishen<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Michelle Sugimoto<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PHYSICAL EDUCATION DIVISION<\/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>Andrew Marten Bremer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE HORNET ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AWARD, for a graduating senior who has most successfully combined high scholarship with athletic prowess.<br \/>\n<strong>Brent Yelton<\/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>Grace Fitzgerald Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE C. W. \u201cOPIE\u201d DAVIS AWARD, awarded to the outstanding senior male athlete.<br \/>\n<strong>Branden Metzler<\/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>Stuart Murch<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Colleen Elizabeth Orwin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE TISH LOVELESS AWARD, given by the Department of Physical Education to the outstanding senior female athlete.<br \/>\n<strong>Colleen Elizabeth Orwin<\/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>Suzanne Miller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Grace Fitzgerald Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Anthropology and Sociology<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Emily Levy<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Chenxi \u201cAbby\u201d Lu<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Yaneli Soriano Santiago<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Economics and Business<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Shanice Buys<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Kyle Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Amanda Johnson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE PROVOST PRIZE IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, awarded to a senior for excellence in academic work in a business major.<br \/>\n<strong>Eric Castle De Witt<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Philip Ritchie<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Aidan M. Tank<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ROBERT AND KAREN RHOA PRIZE IN BUSINESS<br \/>\n<strong>Quinton E. Colwell<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Brett Garwood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ROBERT AND KAREN RHOA PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING SIP IN BUSINESS<br \/>\n<strong>Amanda Crouch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Political Science<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Melissa Erikson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE WILLIAM G. HOWARD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded for excellence in a year\u2019s work in political science.<br \/>\n<strong>Erica Marie Vanneste<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE EUGENE P. STERMER AWARD IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION<br \/>\n<strong>Alivia Combe DuQuet<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Gunyeop Lee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Psychology<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE MARSHALL HALLOCK BRENNER PRIZE awarded to an outstanding student for excellence in the field of psychology.<br \/>\n<strong>Kyle Hern\u00e1ndez<\/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>Janelle Brittany Grant<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Janay Ruth Johnson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ashley Vail Schmidt<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caroline Elena Sulich<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Matthew Jacob Zhiss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE RICHARD D. KLEIN AWARDS IN PSYCHOLOGY<br \/>\n<strong>Maribel Blas-Rangel (Senior Award)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Jayne Bragg (Senior Award)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Francisco Lopez Jr. (Senior Impact Award)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Landen Skinner (Senior Impact Award)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE DONALD W. VAN LIERE PRIZES IN PSYCHOLOGY<br \/>\n<strong>Daniella Y. Glymin (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Rachel Lifton (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Mackenzie Norman (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ashley Vail Schmidt (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caroline Elena Sulich (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Camila Trefftz (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Kaela Van Til (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Jayne Bragg (Research)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Hannah Kim (Research)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Paris N. Weisman (Research)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Women, Gender and Sexuality<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Danielle Purkey<\/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.<br \/>\n<strong>Audrey J. Negro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>COLLEGE AWARDS<\/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>Grace Fitzgerald Smith<\/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>Sarah Jayne Bragg<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Mireya Guzm\u00e1n-Ort\u00edz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE HENRY AND INEZ BROWN AWARD is awarded in recognition of outstanding participation in the College community.<br \/>\n<strong>Sidney Katherine Wall<\/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>Moises Hernandez<\/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>Grace Fitzgerald Smith<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Yaneli Soriano Santiago<\/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>Jack Clark<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Hannah Nicole Cooperrider<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Alyse Michelle Guenther<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Anh P. Lam<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Jean Schmitt<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Camille Rose Wood<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Lindsay Worthington<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Samantha Young<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE LARRY BELL SCHOLARSHIP Award<br \/>\n<strong>Marian Jayne Strauss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Center for Civic Engagement recognizes THE HAM SCHOLARS, who work through community partnerships to empower girls and young women to lead and advocate.<br \/>\n<strong>Sarah Jayne Bragg<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MOSES KIMBALL SCHOLARSHIP Award<br \/>\n<strong>Francisco Lopez Jr.<\/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>Moises Hernandez<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Annalise Elizabeth Robinson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caitlyn Whitcomb<\/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\u2013scholar, activist, poet, feminist and artist\u2013by leading programs that promote equity and justice through the arts and feminist organizing.<br \/>\n<strong>Emily Kowey<\/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.&nbsp; Students were nominated by faculty and staff members in January.&nbsp; 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>Suma J. Alzouhayli<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Riley M. Boyd<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Jayne Bragg<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Allie J. Brodsky<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Thaddeus Martin Buttrey<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Liz Clevenger<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sabrina Esha Dass<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Eric Castle De Witt<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Dana Theresa DeVito<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Nate Donovan<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Erin DuRoss<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Kayla Dziadzio<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Melissa Erikson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Glass<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ellie Simon Goldman<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Marlon Gonzalez<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Moises Hernandez<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Gabrielle Holme-Miller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Allia V. M. Howard<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Emily Kowey<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Emily Levy<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Chenxi \u201cAbby\u201d Lu<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Leland Harrison Rene Merrill<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Branden Metzler<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Suzanne Miller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Colleen Elizabeth Orwin<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Lauren A. Perlaki<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Douglas S. Robinett<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Jacob Scott<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> David Jordan Smith<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Grace Fitzgerald Smith<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Katie Sorensen<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Anhtu Vu<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sidney Katherine Wall<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Lindsay Worthington<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations to the following Kalamazoo College students, who received awards during the Senior Awards Ceremony on June 10, 2017, 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 2017. 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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 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FINE ARTS DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Art and Art History<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Kelan Gill<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Madeline Clair Lawson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kelsi Levine<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Giovanni Lo Grasso<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Helena Maija Marnauzs<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Harrison Thomas Parkes<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Christa Scheck<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Jie Xu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE GEORGE EATON ERRINGTON PRIZE, awarded to an outstanding senior art major.<br \/>\n<strong>Gabriela E. Latta<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Malikah Q. Mahone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MICHAEL WASKOWSKY PRIZE, awarded to an outstanding junior or senior art major.<br \/>\n<strong>Erin Brown<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rachel Catherine Selina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Music<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The LILLIAN PRINGLE BALDAUF PRIZE IN MUSIC, awarded to an outstanding music student.<br \/>\n<strong>John Bowman<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Valentin Frank<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Gabrielle Holme-Miller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Vethania Stavropoulos<\/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>John Bowman<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Alexis Diana Diller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Johanna Drentlaw<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rachel Elizabeth Fadler<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Hannah Lehker<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Daniel Moore<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Cody Mosblech<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Eric S. Thornburg<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Camila Trefftz<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Myles Truss<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Olivia Marguerite Weaver<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Lindsay Worthington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE FAN E. SHERWOOD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded for outstanding progress and ability on the violin, viola, cello or bass.<br \/>\n<strong>Siwook Hwang<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Hannah L. Kim<\/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 significant achievement in music.<br \/>\n<strong>Thaddeus Martin Buttrey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Theatre Arts<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>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.<br \/>\n<strong>Thaddeus Martin Buttrey<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Monica Johnson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Kyle Lampar<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Levett<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Lindsay Worthington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE COOPER AWARD IN FINE ARTS, for a junior or senior showing excellence in a piece of creative work in a theatre arts class: film, acting, design, stagecraft, puppetry, speech.<br \/>\n<strong>Madison Louise Donoho<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<br \/>\n<strong>Sarah Levett<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE SHERWOOD PRIZE IN FINE ARTS, given for the best oral presentation in a speech-oriented class.<br \/>\n<strong>Quincy Isaiah Crosby<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE CHARLES TULLY DESIGN AWARD, given annually to a senior who has achieved excellence in some aspect of theatre design.<br \/>\n<strong>Lindsay Worthington<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOREIGN LANGUAGES DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Chinese<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Dejah Crystal<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Marlon Gonzalez<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Amanda Johnson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Natalie A. Schmitt<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Katherine Wynne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Classics<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE CLARA H. BUCKLEY PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN LATIN, awarded to an outstanding student of the language of the Romans.<br \/>\n<strong>Brittany Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE DEPARTMENTAL PRIZE IN GREEK<br \/>\n<strong>Danielle Marie Gin<\/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>Danielle Marie Gin<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Brittany Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>German<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE JOE FUGATE SENIOR GERMAN AWARD, awarded to a senior for excellence in German.<br \/>\n<strong>Frances Mary Heldt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Japanese<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Corrin Elise Davis<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Alexis Diana Diller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> John Mihalik Fowler<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Anh P. Lam<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Bailee M. Lotus<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Elinor Ruth Rubin-McGregor<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Christa Scheck<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ke Sheng<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Carolyn Elizabeth Topper<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Romance Languages<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PRIZE IN FRENCH, awarded for excellence in French by an advanced student.<br \/>\n<strong>Maribel Blas-Rangel<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Elijah Wickline<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE SENIOR SPANISH AWARD, given by the Department of Romance Languages for outstanding achievement in Spanish.<br \/>\n<strong>Cory Gyulveszi<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caroline Elena Sulich<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>HUMANITIES DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>American Studies<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Jessica Paige Hansen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>English<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Alyse Michelle Guenther<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Rachel Williams<\/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>Danielle Marie Gin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MARY CLIFFORD STETSON PRIZE, awarded for excellence in English essay writing by a senior.<br \/>\n<strong>Sara McKinney<br \/>\nSarah Schmitt<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE DWIGHT AND LEOLA STOCKER PRIZE, awarded for excellence in English writing: prose or poetry.<br \/>\n<strong>Erin Elizabeth Bensinger<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Serena Li Bonarski<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Jon R. Jerow<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caroline Marie Peterson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>History<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE JAMES BIRD BALCH PRIZE, for the showing academic excellence in American History.<br \/>\n<strong>Frances Mary Heldt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT AWARD, given for outstanding work in the major.<br \/>\n<strong>Claudia Quinn Greening<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Frances Mary Heldt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Philosophy<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY PRIZE, awarded for excellence in any year\u2019s work in philosophy.<br \/>\n<strong>James Michael Reuter<\/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>Jon R. Jerow<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caroline Marie Peterson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Religion<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE MARION H. DUNSMORE MEMORIAL PRIZE IN RELIGION, awarded to a graduating senior for excellence in the major.<br \/>\n<strong>Hannah Nicole Cooperrider<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Danielle Purkey<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Dakota Lynn Trinka<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Natalie Cristina V\u00e1zquez<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Biology<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Suma J. Alzouhayli<\/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>Lucy Merrill<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Theresa Marie Shuryan<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Caroline Smith<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Cameron Werner<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Katherine Wynne<\/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>Na Young Kim<\/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>Kathleen George<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Katherine Wynne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Chemistry<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, sponsored by the American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry, to an undergraduate student planning on pursuing graduate studies in chemistry.<br \/>\n<strong>Collin Joseph Steen<\/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>Sonam Shrestha<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, sponsored by the American Chemical Society and subcommittee for the Division of Organic Chemistry, to an undergraduate student who displays significant aptitude for a career in organic chemistry.<br \/>\n<strong>Rachel Elizabeth Fadler<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, sponsored by the American Chemical Society and subcommittee for the Division of Physical Chemistry, to an undergraduate student who displays significant aptitude for a career in organic chemistry.<br \/>\n<strong>Eric S. Thornburg<\/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>Sarah Glass<\/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>Suma J. Alzouhayli<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Glass<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Eric S. Thornburg<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Myles Truss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE LEMUEL F. SMITH AWARD, given to a student majoring in chemistry pursuing the American Chemical Society approved curriculum and having at the end of the junior year the highest average standing in courses taken in chemistry, physics,and mathematics.<br \/>\n<strong>Collin Joseph Steen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Mathematics and Computer Science<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Jill Denise Antonishen<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Yicong Guo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Physics<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Jill Denise Antonishen<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Michelle Sugimoto<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PHYSICAL EDUCATION DIVISION<\/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>Andrew Marten Bremer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE HORNET ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AWARD, for a graduating senior who has most successfully combined high scholarship with athletic prowess.<br \/>\n<strong>Brent Yelton<\/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>Grace Fitzgerald Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE C. W. \u201cOPIE\u201d DAVIS AWARD, awarded to the outstanding senior male athlete.<br \/>\n<strong>Branden Metzler<\/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>Stuart Murch<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Colleen Elizabeth Orwin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE TISH LOVELESS AWARD, given by the Department of Physical Education to the outstanding senior female athlete.<br \/>\n<strong>Colleen Elizabeth Orwin<\/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>Suzanne Miller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Grace Fitzgerald Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Anthropology and Sociology<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Emily Levy<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Chenxi \u201cAbby\u201d Lu<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Yaneli Soriano Santiago<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Economics and Business<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Shanice Buys<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Kyle Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Amanda Johnson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE PROVOST PRIZE IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, awarded to a senior for excellence in academic work in a business major.<br \/>\n<strong>Eric Castle De Witt<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Philip Ritchie<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Aidan M. Tank<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ROBERT AND KAREN RHOA PRIZE IN BUSINESS<br \/>\n<strong>Quinton E. Colwell<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Brett Garwood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE ROBERT AND KAREN RHOA PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING SIP IN BUSINESS<br \/>\n<strong>Amanda Crouch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Political Science<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Melissa Erikson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE WILLIAM G. HOWARD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded for excellence in a year\u2019s work in political science.<br \/>\n<strong>Erica Marie Vanneste<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE EUGENE P. STERMER AWARD IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION<br \/>\n<strong>Alivia Combe DuQuet<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Gunyeop Lee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Psychology<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>THE MARSHALL HALLOCK BRENNER PRIZE awarded to an outstanding student for excellence in the field of psychology.<br \/>\n<strong>Kyle Hern\u00e1ndez<\/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>Janelle Brittany Grant<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Janay Ruth Johnson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ashley Vail Schmidt<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caroline Elena Sulich<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Matthew Jacob Zhiss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE RICHARD D. KLEIN AWARDS IN PSYCHOLOGY<br \/>\n<strong>Maribel Blas-Rangel (Senior Award)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Jayne Bragg (Senior Award)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Francisco Lopez Jr. (Senior Impact Award)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Landen Skinner (Senior Impact Award)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE DONALD W. VAN LIERE PRIZES IN PSYCHOLOGY<br \/>\n<strong>Daniella Y. Glymin (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Rachel Lifton (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Mackenzie Norman (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ashley Vail Schmidt (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caroline Elena Sulich (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Camila Trefftz (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Kaela Van Til (Coursework)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Jayne Bragg (Research)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Hannah Kim (Research)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Paris N. Weisman (Research)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Women, Gender and Sexuality<\/strong><\/em><\/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>Danielle Purkey<\/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.<br \/>\n<strong>Audrey J. Negro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>COLLEGE AWARDS<\/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>Grace Fitzgerald Smith<\/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>Sarah Jayne Bragg<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Mireya Guzm\u00e1n-Ort\u00edz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE HENRY AND INEZ BROWN AWARD is awarded in recognition of outstanding participation in the College community.<br \/>\n<strong>Sidney Katherine Wall<\/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>Moises Hernandez<\/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>Grace Fitzgerald Smith<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Yaneli Soriano Santiago<\/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>Jack Clark<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Hannah Nicole Cooperrider<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Alyse Michelle Guenther<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Anh P. Lam<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Jean Schmitt<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Camille Rose Wood<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Lindsay Worthington<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Samantha Young<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE LARRY BELL SCHOLARSHIP Award<br \/>\n<strong>Marian Jayne Strauss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Center for Civic Engagement recognizes THE HAM SCHOLARS, who work through community partnerships to empower girls and young women to lead and advocate.<br \/>\n<strong>Sarah Jayne Bragg<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THE MOSES KIMBALL SCHOLARSHIP Award<br \/>\n<strong>Francisco Lopez Jr.<\/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>Moises Hernandez<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Annalise Elizabeth Robinson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Caitlyn Whitcomb<\/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\u2013scholar, activist, poet, feminist and artist\u2013by leading programs that promote equity and justice through the arts and feminist organizing.<br \/>\n<strong>Emily Kowey<\/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.&nbsp; Students were nominated by faculty and staff members in January.&nbsp; 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>Suma J. Alzouhayli<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Riley M. Boyd<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Jayne Bragg<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Allie J. Brodsky<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Thaddeus Martin Buttrey<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Liz Clevenger<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sabrina Esha Dass<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Eric Castle De Witt<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Dana Theresa DeVito<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Nate Donovan<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Erin DuRoss<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Kayla Dziadzio<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Melissa Erikson<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sarah Glass<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Ellie Simon Goldman<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Marlon Gonzalez<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Moises Hernandez<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Gabrielle Holme-Miller<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Allia V. M. 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