Scholarship and Award Recipients

African American Studies

James McKee Memorial Award: Jermaine L. Pilgrim

Presented to the outstanding student with the highest grade point average in African American studies.

Seth N. Asumah “Uhuru” Award: Zenobia Phalathia Perrin

For academic excellence and the highest grade point average in the African American studies minor.

Art and Art History

D. Jo Schaffer Scholarship for Excellence in Art History: Lauren Nels

Gerald N. DiGiusto Senior Scholarship for Excellence in Studio Art: Brooke Keaney

J. Catherine Gibian Award for Excellence in Art History: Rebecca DiLiberto

Biological Sciences

Aldo Leopold Award: Lauren D. McChesney

For the outstanding sophomore, junior or senior preparing for a career in environmental science or environmental education.

Dr. Norman B. Reynolds Memorial Award: Lance C. Lacey

For the outstanding senior biology major.

Center for Aging and Human Services

Academic Achievement in Aging Award: Catherine Lee and Abigail Withers

Chemistry

Arden P. Zipp Award for Inorganic Chemistry: Anne Auberger and Sharron Lunas

Presented to the student who has achieved the highest grade in inorganic chemistry or has demonstrated a superior knowledge of inorganic chemistry through his/her research work.

Merck Award for Outstanding Student in Organic Chemistry: Ying Zhang

Communication Studies

Ann C. Allen Memorial Award: Michael Fink and Elizabeth Kleingardner

Presented to the outstanding graduating senior in mass communication.

Laura Horsman ’90 Memorial Award: Jennifer Walls

Presented to the outstanding graduating senior in journalism.

M. Eugene Bierbaum Award: Sarah Linhart

Presented to a student with a grade point average of 3.O or better and outstanding work in public communication.

Outstanding Senior Award: Jennifer Hoffmire

Thomas O. Mwanika Award: Hilary Magacs and Cherry Randall

Presented to a full-time junior or senior communication studies major with a grade point average of 3.O or better for academic excellence, outstanding research, leadership and character.

Computer Applications

Computer Applications Academic Achievement Award: Jonathon Smith

Awarded to the senior computer applications minor with the highest overall grade point average who has achieved at least a 4.0 grade point average in computer applications courses.

Economics

Academic Excellence in Economics: Fabiano Campos

Academic Achievement and Service Award: Ariel Robertson

Chair's Award for Academic Excellence: Paul Rochefort

Faculty Award for Academic Achievement: Jeffrey Devennie

Fred Hanga Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Economics: Matthew Donskov

Presented to the graduating senior in economics or business economics for excellent academic achievement.

English

Del Ivan Janik Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Shakespeare Studies: Thomas Shane

Presented to the graduating senior with the most outstanding accomplishments in the study of William Shakespeare’s works.

Fr. Edward J. O’Heron Scholarship: Judith Hawkins

Presented to academically promising English majors or adolescence education: English majors, with preference given to juniors, seniors and graduate students, who exemplify Fr. O’Heron’s commitment to others.

Marion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarships: Sarah Briggs, Lindsay McCandless, Stephen Morgan, Julia Robbins, Susan Smith, Melissa Watkins, Justin Wheaton, Matthew Tye Wolfe

Presented to junior, senior or graduate English majors based on academic merit and financial need.

Robert Rhodes ’53 Award: Mary Long

Presented to the senior English major with the highest grade point average in English studies.

Timothy Chung ’76 Award for Excellence in American Literature: Danielle Mantia

Presented to a junior or senior whose scholarship in American literature merits recognition.

Van Akin Burd Prize: Rhea Gratton

Presented to an outstanding freshman, sophomore or junior English major.

Geography

Olive C. Fish Award: Emmylou Ross

Presented to the outstanding student in the geography program.

Kendra Nelson Memorial Award: Holly Erin Marcolina

Presented to two elementary education majors concentrating in geography who exhibit outstanding academic performance, a love for learning and an enthusiasm for geography education. They consistently demonstrate qualities, both in and out of the classroom, that suggest they will be outstanding classroom teachers.

Geology

W. Maxwell Hawkins Award: Amanda Buboltz

W. Graham Heaslip Award: Stephanie DeSisto

History

Frank A. Burdick Award for Outstanding Student Teacher: Matthew Schneider

Leonard F. Ralston Award: Ashley Thomas

Presented to the junior history major with the highest overall grade point average.

Walter Hanchett Award: Chenoa Shields

Presented to the senior history major with the highest overall grade point average.

Individualized Degree Program

Individualized Degree Program Award: Lee Terry Rowland

International Communications and Culture

Award for Excellence in French: Megan White

Award for Excellence in Spanish: Nicole Kellish

International Studies

Sidney R. Waldron Award for Academic Excellence: Melissa Finch

Presented to the student demonstrating high academic achievement, intellectual curiosity and diligence.

Mathematics

David L. Pugh Award for Superior Achievement in Mathematics by a Junior: Erin Brodley

William H. Reynolds Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics by a Senior: Adam Weisblatt

Multicultural and Gender Studies

Award for Excellence in Understanding Multicultural and Gender Issues: Jermaine Pilgrim, Joelle Scales, Torrance Walley, Michael Witkowich,

Performing Arts

Adams-Hill Theatre Award: Deena Badr

Presented to a graduating music theatre major or minor who has shown excellence in theatre arts.

Andrew M. Banse Award: Jessica Cregg

Presented to the senior music major with the highest grade point average above 3.2.

Charles T. Griffes Award: Jennifer Fusik

Presented to the student demonstrating musical talent and academic achievement.

Philosophy

Outstanding Achievement in Social Philosophy: Angela DeRico, Peter Faben, Kati Herlihy

Presented to a student majoring in social philosophy who demonstrates excellent academic achievement.

Physics

The H. Kendall Reynolds Memorial Scholarship: Adam C. Benoit

William Joseph Phelps '69 Award: Lance C. Lacey

Political Science

Award for Outstanding Achievement in Law and Justice: Raymond A. Grogan

William Rogers Memorial Excellence in Political Science Award: Christine A. Flammer

Presented to a senior political science major with the highest overall grade point average.

Psychology

Junior Psychology Major Achievement Award: Rebecca Scala and Jamie Valentino

Presented to the junior psychology major who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities related to psychology.

Non-Traditional Student Major Achievement Award: Sheila Page

Presented to the non-traditional senior psychology major who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities related to psychology.

Psychology Academic Excellence Award: Katharine Campi

Presented to the senior psychology major who has the highest overall grade point average.

Senior Psychology Major Achievement Award: Katherine Henderson and Sheila Page

Presented to the senior psychology major who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities related to psychology.

Psychology Research Award: Katharine Campi and Sarah Weatherbee

Sociology/Anthropology

Anthropology Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement: Angela J. DeRico, Suzanne E. Hickok, Megan E. Murphy

Presented to a junior or senior anthropology major who excels in academic performance and related activities.

Rozanne Brooks Sociology Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement: Abigail Withers

Presented to the junior or senior sociology major who excels in academic performance and related activities.

Women’s Studies

Women’s Studies Award for Academic Excellence: Jennifer Bathke

Women’s Studies Best Paper Award: Angela J. DeRico

Women’s Studies Leadership Award: Amy LaPlant, Kathryn Wilkinson

Childhood/Early Childhood Education

Franklin E. Coolidge ’35 Education Award: Brooke Frank

Presented to an education major whose student teaching and responsible citizenship give promise of creating environments where learning can flourish and whose intellectual and ethical integrity show potential for achieving the excellence and devotion to education given by Franklin Coolidge. The recipient must love life, love learning, love children and love teaching them.

Helen E. Smith Award for Excellence in Student Teaching: Patricia Marshall

Presented to an education major who has demonstrated excellence in student teaching and has achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better.

Priscilla Blowers Award for Excellence in Student Teaching: Anthony Liberati

Presented to an education major who has demonstrated excellence in student teaching and has achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better.

Senior Award for Academic Excellence: Torrance Walley

Presented to an outstanding senior who has a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better and who has demonstrated excellence in field experiences.

Foundations and Social Advocacy

Cortland’s Urban Recruitment of Educators (C.U.R.E.) Award: Kathryn Smella and Torrance Walley

Awarded to the student with an overall grade point average of 3.5 and who has demonstrated best practices in urban education while student teaching.

Outstanding Special Education/Childhood Student Teacher: Kyle Black

Awarded to the student with an overall grade point average of 3.5 and who has exemplified outstanding inclusive education practice while student teaching.

Exercise Science and Sport Studies

Outstanding Senior Student in Athletic Training: Heidi Alden

Presented to an outstanding senior in the athletic training program who has performed with distinction to enhance his or her professional growth, to share knowledge, to improve skills, and to develop attitudes and values necessary for the field of athletic training.

Outstanding Senior Student in Exercise Science and Sport Studies: Thomas Murphy

Presented to the senior student with the highest grade point average in kinesiology, fitness development or the physical education bachelor’s degree programs.

Outstanding Senior Student in Sport Management: Erin Rurey

Presented to an outstanding senior in sport management who has a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better and who has demonstrated both leadership skills and excellence in an internship.

Health

Charles N. Poskanzer Award: Susan Healy-Kribs

Presented to a senior health major who demonstrates a commitment to both community service and academic excellence and who possesses the caring nature, leadership skills, and sense of humor exemplified by Charles Poskanzer throughout his 40-year career in the Health Department.

Katherine Allen Whitaker Award: TyaNisha Brown

Presented annually to a senior health major based upon academic excellence and the qualities of charm, compassion and concern that characterized Katherine Allen Whitaker throughout her personal and professional life.

Gustave Timmel Award: Colleen Gunn

Physical Education

Bessie L. Park 1901 Award: Sara Colombo

Presented to a female physical education major for outstanding efforts and contributions to the campus, community and the profession.

Dorothy Arnsdorff Award: Lindsay Pollard

Presented to a senior female majoring in physical education for academic excellence and who demonstrates potential for professional development and leadership.

Francis J. Moench ’16 Award: Clifford Sauer

Presented to a senior male majoring in physical education having the highest grade point average while completing undergraduate work at SUNY Cortland.

Recreation and Leisure Studies

Harlan “Gold” Metcalf Award: Heather Howland

Presented to a senior majoring in recreation and leisure studies who demonstrates scholarship, broad interests, integrity and dedication to serving people.

Jay and Bettie Lee Yerka Award for Excellence in Recreation and Leisure Studies: Susan Morse

John A. MacPhee Scholarship: Johanna Rammel and Kristi Thomas

Presented to a student majoring in recreation and leisure studies to provide financial support for the student’s practicum semester or to attend a national conference of a leisure services professional association. Selection criteria include academic achievement, professional promise, educational objectives, need for scholarship and progress toward degree.

Speech Pathology and Audiology

Judith Smith Kelemen Awards for Excellence in Speech Pathology:

• Senior – Lindsay Fink
• Juniors – Emily McCafferty and Kathryn Wilkinson

Presented to an outstanding junior and senior in speech pathology and audiology

Speech Pathology and Audiology Professional Promise Award: Jennifer Hart and Tina Marie Munroe

Presented to a junior or senior speech pathology and audiology major who demonstrates leadership or exceptional interest in the fields.

John L. Sciera ’52 Memorial Scholarship: Linnea O'Mara

Presented to a junior or second- or third-semester student in the athletic training program; 3.0 or better average required.

Senior Academic Achievement Awards:

• Arts and Sciences:Katharine Campi, Emily Hopkins, Christina Liddy, David-Paul Nezelek, Judd Olshan
• Education: Ines Magnosi, Patricia Marshall, Janice Philcox, Elizabeth Spencer, Tiffani Williams
• Professional Studies: Marsha Dean, Tristan Gray-LeCoz, Thomas Murray, Johanna Rammel, Jeffrey Shaper

Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and to the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.

Alpha Delta Junior Scholarships:

• Arts and Sciences: Peter Faben, Jessica McCune, Michael Witkowich
• Education: Monika Fridrich
• Professional Studies: Chelsea DeMarco, Lisa Halpin, Amy LaPlant, Sean Trask

Up to 10 scholarships are presented to students from the top 10 percent of the junior class. The awards are based on substantial contributions to the College community.

Alpha Kappa Phi/Agonian Scholarship: Jason Horr, Chrissy Semptimphelter, Megan White

Presented to a qualified senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or better who has contributed to the College community.

Irmgard Mechlenburg Taylor Award: Christine Liddy

Marilou B. Wright ’68 Memorial Scholarship: Marsha Dean

Presented to a female, non-traditional student with a 3.0 or better overall grade point average.

Past Presidents Scholarships: Jennifer Bell, Elizabeth Buchser, David Connors, Rhea Gratton, Erin Martindale, Lauren Nels, Jermaine L. Pilgrim, Chrissy Semptimphelter, Rebekah Widrick

Presented to second-semester sophomores and juniors with 3.2 grade point averages or better who have contributed to the College community.

Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence: Matthew Donskov, John Falbo, Lance Lacey, Erin Rurey, Torrance Walley

Presented by the State University of New York Chancellor to students who have best combined outstanding academic excellence with significant contributions to the university community.

Donald Parish Brooks Scholarship Award: West Campus Apartments

Presented to the residence hall having the highest cumulative average.

Honors Program Award: Adrianne Clough, Paula Fushino, Heather Howland, Billi Jo Jordan, Lance Lacey, Jenna Lynch, Heather Waid, Ann Walck

Pat Schaffzin Memorial Scholarships:

Junior – Ivano Ruby Iaia
Sophomore – Lauren O'Donnell

Presented to the top sophomore who has completed at least two semesters at SUNY Cortland and to the top junior who has completed at least three semesters at SUNY Cortland.

Antoinette Tiburzi Award for Academic Excellence: Holly Erin Marcolina

Presented by the national interdisciplinary honor society to a student nominated by the Cortland chapter for a graduate study scholarship.

All-College Excellence in Writing Award: Angela (Lesezyk) Krempel

Presented to one student who has an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better and submits the winning paper in the SUNY Cortland Writing Contest.

Composition Portfolio Award: Sarah Kellish, Meaghan Long

Presented to the student who submitted the best portfolio in Academic Writing I or Academic Writing II.