Awards Convocation 2018

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018 | 3:00 P.M.

Order of Exercises Processional Reading of a Poem Written by Lucille Clifton Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president

Welcome and Introduction of Provost Michael Wick Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president

Norton T. Dodge Awardee for Scholarly & Creative Achievement Introduced by Josh Grossman, associate professor of physics, and presented by Nancy Dodge Charles Adler, professor of physics Established in 1989 by the late Norton T. Dodge, faculty emeritus, to recognize faculty accomplishments.

Address by Norton T. Dodge Awardee for Scholarly & Creative Achievement Homer L. Dodge Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Junior Faculty Member Presented by Nancy Dodge Kelly Neiles, assistant professor of chemistry Established in 2003 by the late Norton T. Dodge, faculty emeritus, to recognize excellence in teaching.

Jordan Teaching Exemplar Award Presented by Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president Janna Thompson, assistant professor of educational studies Established in 2017 to recognize members of the St. Mary’s College community who exhibit exemplary teaching within or beyond the traditional classroom of the College.

Andy Kozak Faculty Contribution to Student Life Award Presented by Susan Grogan, professor of political science Scott Mirabile, associate professor of psychology Established in 2011 by Don Stabile to recognize faculty members who are active participants in the student life of the College.

Joe Carroll Memorial Staff Award Presented by Kelley Hernandez, staff senate president Thomas Ford, caretaker I Established in 2012 by the Staff Senate through contributions from the College community to recognize non-exempt staff who dedicate themselves through exceptional integrity and service.

St. Mary’s Award Presented by Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president Michael Cain, professor of political science | Anthony Guzman, assistant registrar | Lucy Myers, fiscal associate II Established in 2017 by President Tuajuanda C. Jordan and presented to an individual or group whose actions and deeds epitomize The St. Mary’s Way.

Performance by PING: “Sing My Child” by Sarah Quartel Directed by Larry Vote, professor of music

Student Honors Presented by Michael Wick, provost Dean’s List St. Mary’s Scholars

Phi Beta Kappa

Omicron Delta Kappa

Department & General College Awards Closing Remarks Recessional 1

Tuajuanda C. Jordan, PhD PRESIDENT OF ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND

Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan has served as St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s (SMCM) seventh president since July 2014. During her tenure, the Board of Trustees approved A Time for Rebirth, a new three-year strategic plan that builds on the College’s charter as Maryland’s only public honors college and the first of its kind in the nation.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been widely recognized for its successes.

Ranked among the top 100 Kiplinger’s list of best values in public colleges (2017) and among the top 5 best public liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2018), SMCM continues to build upon its solid reputation for academic excellence under Dr. Jordan’s watch. Under her leadership, the College continues to analyze and assess its programming to ensure that students are provided opportunities to be engaged, productive global citizens and leaders.

Since joining the College, President Jordan has been widely recognized for her contributions to higher education and the larger community. In 2017, she was named one of the Top 25 Women in Higher Education by the national magazine, Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In addition to serving on numerous national panels and boards, she was recognized as a Black Leader in Education by the AFRO (2017), was named as one of Fisk University’s Talented Tenth (2016), Purdue University’s Distinguished Women Scholars (2015-16), and as an Influential Marylander by the Daily Record (2015). In 2017, she received the Women Inspiring Women Network, Inc.’s Women Inspiring Women Leadership Award, Women on the Move Award from Associated Black Charities, and Trailblazer Award from Morgan State University. Dr. Jordan received the Torchbearer Award (2014) from the National Coalition of Black Women, Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter, and was inducted (2015) into the Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honor society.

Prior to SMCM, Dr. Jordan served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and as a professor of chemistry at Lewis & Clark College in Oregon. While there, she helped recruit an exceptional and diverse faculty, launched a center for entrepreneurship, and developed a campus-wide system to increase student persistence and graduation rates. While an associate dean and tenured faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences at Xavier University of Louisiana, she helped establish the center for undergraduate research and creativity.

Dr. Jordan gained national prominence in the realm of science education with the creation of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science Education Alliance (SEA) program and the launch of its first initiative, the SEA Phage program, which engaged novice undergraduates in research in genomics and bioinformatics. This program has been implemented at more than 50 diverse institutions across the nation, impacted thousands of students and faculty, and resulted in numerous scientific and pedagogical publications.

Dr. Jordan holds a B.S. in chemistry from Fisk University and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Purdue University.

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Awards by Department and Major Anthropology

Biology

Department Award in Anthropology

Department Award in Biology

Established in 1983 to recognize outstanding scholarship in the discipline.

Established in 1985 to recognize a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in the discipline.

Maxwell Sickler Maxwell Sickler is from Baltimore, Maryland. He is vice president of the Anthropology Club and a member of Lambda Alpha. He plans a career in archaeology.

Art and Art History McCutcheon Family Art Award Established in 1991 by Janet McCutcheon in memory of her husband, Frank ’89, to recognize a junior or senior art student who demonstrates promise as an artist.

Kelsey Joyce Kelsey Joyce is from University Park, Maryland. She is a member of the Sailing Club.

The Linda Nochlin Prize Named for path-breaking American feminist art historian Linda Nochlin, the award recognizes a junior or senior for scholarly accomplishment and overall excellence in the study of art history.

Samantha Wright Samantha Wright, of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a gallery attendant and social media content creator for the Boyden Gallery. She is a member of Phi Alpha Theta and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies and participates with the Equestrian Club and Dance Club. After graduation, Samantha will be an Edward Pell Fellow working with the print collection at Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga, New York.

William Thomas Rowe Endowed Scholarship in Art

Kenna Nguyen Kenna Nguyen is from Germantown, Maryland. She is a DeSousa-Brent Scholar, a Peer Mentor, and a member of Dance Club and MAPS. Kenna is an academic achievement and presidential award winner at SMCM and plans to become a doctor of family medicine.

Biology Department Award for Academic Distinction and Service Established for academic achievement and service to the biology program.

Melanie Kimball Melanie Kimball is from Baltimore, Maryland. She is president of the Animal Career Club, treasurer of BioPUMP, and a member of ODK and Tri-Beta honors societies. After SMCM, she is going to study biological sciences at the graduate level.

Outstanding Achievement in Principles of Biology Established in 2003 to recognize a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in “Principles of Biology.”

Willow Limbach Willow Limbach is from Salinas, California. She is a lab assistant for chemistry, a volunteer with the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad and a member of the Windsurfing Club. Her future plans include medical school.

The Mendel Award in Biology for Outstanding Achievement in the Second Year

Established in 2008 by the Rowe family to benefit art majors.

Selection is based on portfolios of work and essays.

Established in 2003 to recognize a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in genetics and also ecology and evolution.

Karol Carlsen Karol Carlsen is from Lexington Park, Maryland. She plans to become an art teacher.

Ivy Antunes Ivy Antunes, of Laurel, Maryland, plans to go to graduate school, get a PhD and become a professor.

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Chemistry and Biochemistry Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Award for Excellence in Biochemistry Awarded by the department to recognize distinguished academic achievement and excellence in biochemistry.

Erica Leyder Erica Leyder is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is a member of Tri-Beta and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies and an undergraduate research fellow. Erica is president of the Asian Pacific Islander American Club and the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students. She is treasurer of the Class of 2018, Relay for Life team captain, and a resident hall coordinator.

She will do a gap year before applying to medical school.

Economics Economics Faculty Award Established in 1983 to recognize outstanding scholarship in the discipline.

Noelle Gebelein Noelle Gebelein is from Huntingtown, Maryland. She is vice president of Knits for the Needy Club and director of outreach for OSM Carnival. Noelle is also a writing tutor and a member of Sigma Tau Delta.

Louise Victoria Lusby Award In honor of Louise Victoria Lusby who passed away in 2014.

She graduated St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2005 as the valedictorian and was a model student and a friend to many.

Presented to a current student of high academic achievement in economics.

Melissa Barall Melissa Barall is from Columbia, Maryland, and is on the varsity tennis team. She is a member of the Economics Club, the Student Investment Group, Pi Sigma Alpha, Omicron Delta Kappa, Chi Alpha Sigma, Omicron Delta Epsilon. After graduation, Melissa is traveling to New Zealand and then to New York City, where she will begin working for Wells Fargo Securities.

Deak Reynolds Economics Award Established in 2003 by Deak Reynolds, to be given annually to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in economics.

Brendan Rollins Brendan Rollins of Poquoson, Virginia, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Chi Alpha Sigma honor societies. He earned a Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award (2017) and was a member of

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the Capital Athletic Conference All-Academic Team (2014-2017).

After SMCM, he plans to work as a data scientist or a software engineer before attending graduate school in computer science.

Educational Studies The Educational Studies Book Award The Educational Studies book award recognizes an undergraduate student who has excelled in coursework and been actively involved in projects and programs aligned with the department focus on accessible, equitable education and social justice.

Krista Steele Krista Steele, of Waldorf, Maryland, is a resident assistant and a PFP fellow for the educational studies department. She is also a TAM scholar. She plans to become a high school English teacher.

English Language and Literature English Department Award for Scholarship Recognizes the English major who best exemplifies the department’s ideals of literary scholarship, based on his or her knowledge of the field, critical capacity, intellectual curiosity, and scholarly writing.

Brandon Engle Brandon Engle is from Denton, Maryland. He is a member of the College Democrats, Sigma Tau Delta and Pi Sigma Alpha.

After graduating, Brandon will continue working on the Brian Crosby campaign for District 29B and then seek work in communications for either social policy firms or public offices in Annapolis or Washington, D.C.

Margaret Eagle Dixon Award in Literature Established in 1997 in memory of her mother, a 1904 graduate, by Adele Tomey ’39.

Rebecca Ritter Rebecca Ritter, from Elkridge, Maryland, is managing editor of the Point News, a writing tutor, and president of Avatar as well as Knits for the Needy Club. She is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma Tau Delta and Phi Beta Kappa honor societies.

Rebecca’s future plans include living in Baltimore and working with refugee resettlement while attending graduate school for writing.

Michael S. Glaser Writing Award Given annually to a gifted and dedicated writer who has worked to hone his or her craft during his or her time at St. Mary’s College and shows exceptional promise for future achievement.

Jeannette Warren Jeannette Warren is from Calvert County, Maryland. She is a member of Sigma Tau Delta honor society and an intern for the Office of Sustainability. Jeannette’s writing has been published in Avatar and Lit Fuse and her artwork is featured in the 2018 All-Student Art Exhibition. She was a cast member of “Spring Awakening” and is part of the SMCM Chamber Singers. After graduation, Jeannette hopes to start an internship or au pair job in Australia as part of a gap year before attending graduate school.

Edward T. Lewis Poetry Award Established in 1993 in honor of the 10-year anniversary of Edward T. Lewis’ presidency at St. Mary’s College to recognize promising young poets.

Noelle Gebelein Noelle Gebelein is from Huntingtown, Maryland. She is vice president of Knits for the Needy Club and director of outreach for OSM Carnival. Noelle is a writing tutor and a member of Sigma Tau Delta honor society.

Environmental Studies Kate Chandler Award for the Study of Literature, Writing and the Environment Established in 2016, one award is given to a student completing a St. Mary’s Project in environmental humanities and one award is given to a student beyond the first year engaged in undergraduate research or writing in the environmental humanities.

Sarah Fellerman Sarah Fellerman, from Havre de Grace, Maryland, is a member of the Eco House and Windsurfing Club and is secretary of Burlesque Club. Sarah’s future plans include work as a park ranger or writing for an environmental organization to raise awareness of humanity’s impact on nature and nature’s impact on humanity.

Melinda Grant Melinda Grant, from North East, Maryland, is a member of the Fencing, Jiu-Jitsu and Historical Swordsmanship clubs. She is a research assistant for environmental studies and an intern for the Office of Sustainability. Her future plans include writing and working in some aspect of sustainability.

History David Beers Quinn Award in History Established in 1978 to recognize outstanding scholarship in the discipline. In 1986, named in honor of a distinguished former professor of history.

Caitlin Schoen Caitlin Schoen, of Cabin John, Maryland, is president of the Climbing Club, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta and Phi Delta Pi honor societies. She works on Avatar and also as a route-setter for the MPOARC climbing wall. After graduation, Caitlin will return to France where she studied abroad and continue her studies while teaching English.

The May Russell Historical Achievement Award Established in 1978 by the St. Mary’s County Historical Society to foster interest in Maryland history, in memory of former College President May Russell.

Samuel Coomes Samuel Coomes, of Pasadena, Maryland, is captain of the varsity cross country team and president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. He is a resident assistant and member of Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. Samuel plans to be a collegiate cross country coach.

Alison Quinn Award in History Established in 1984 by David Beers Quinn in honor of his wife, to benefit students who demonstrate an interest in history and specialize in the subject.

Megan Root Megan Root is from Kensington, Maryland. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies. Her paper on The White Rose earned second place in the 2018 Phi Alpha Theta Mid-Atlantic Conference. She is a teaching assistant for the Department of History, an orientation leader and vice president of the Student Education Association. Megan plans to complete the MAT program and then pursue a PhD in history.

Thomas M. Barrett Memorial Award for Undergraduate Research Established in 2016 in honor of departed colleague, Tom Barrett. It is granted to a deserving history major for the purpose of furthering ongoing research.

Samuel Coomes Caitlin Schoen Samuel Coomes, of Pasadena, Maryland, is captain of the varsity cross country team and president of the Student Athlete

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Advisory Committee. He is a resident assistant and member of Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. Samuel plans to be a collegiate cross country coach.

Caitlin Schoen, of Cabin John, Maryland, is president of the Climbing Club, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta and Phi Delta Pi honor societies. She works on Avatar and also as a route-setter for the MPOARC climbing wall. After graduation, Caitlin will return to France where she studied abroad and continue her studies while teaching English.

International Languages and Cultures Foreign Language Book Prizes Chinese – Benjamin Ertman French – Katherine Kempton German – Charlotte Torrence Spanish – Hannah Murphy

Chinese Award Benjamin Ertman, of Potomac, Maryland, is captain of the varsity men’s swim team and a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi honor societies. He will teach English in China next year and then pursue a PhD in psychology.

French Award Katherine Kempton, from Ellicott City, Maryland, is a member of Feminists United for Sexual Equality. She plans to become a French teacher.

German Award Charlotte Torrence is from Ashland, Virginia. She holds a PFP with Historic St. Mary’s City on ship preservation and education and is member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She has competed in the art & art history essay competition and her artwork was part of the All-Student Art Exhibition in 2016. After a gap year to Australia, Charlotte will begin a master’s program in art history and museum studies at Virginia Commonwealth University in fall 2019.

Spanish Award Hannah Murphy is from Owings, Maryland. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society and works in the Office of Residence Life and in the College Archives. She will be enrolled in the MAT program after graduation.

Mathematics and Computer Science Mattie M. Key Award in Mathematics Established by a bequest from alumna Mattie Maddox Key for excellence in mathematics.

Robert Thompson Robert Thompson, of Columbia, Maryland, is a member of SafeRide, and the Student Conduct Board. He is involved with Dance Club and recreational soccer. Robert will be enrolled in the MAT program and plans to become a mathematics teacher.

Department Award in Mathematics Established to recognize students who have demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in the discipline.

Ian Miller Ian Miller is from Silver Spring, Maryland. He is a member of the Windsurfing Club and Rock Climbing Club. After graduation, Ian will pursue a PhD in mathematics.

Department Award in Computer Science Established to recognize students who have demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in the discipline.

Savannah Bergen Savannah Bergen is from Leonardtown, Maryland. After graduation, she will begin work for USAA as a software developer.

Music Alice Fleury and Arthur S. Zamanakos Prize in Music Established in 2010 to recognize students who demonstrate promise in music studies, instrumental performance, or choral performance.

Logan Tarwater Logan Tarwater is from Potomac, Maryland, and is music director of the SMC Men a cappella group. He is a member of the SMCM Chamber Singers as well as Ping vocal ensemble.

Logan plans to pursue a graduate degree in music.

Mattie M. Key Award in Music Established by a bequest of alumna Mattie Maddox Key to recognize excellence in music.

Shelby Melton Shelby Melton is from Poolesville, Maryland. She is a member

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of the SMCM Chamber Singers as well as Ping vocal ensemble.

Shelby is involved in Take One! Improv Club and is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Psi Chi honor societies. She will be enrolled in the MAT program after graduation.

Philosophy and Religious Studies William James Prize Established in 1986 to recognize superior understanding and written expression of philosophical discourse.

Alexis Underwood Alexis Underwood is from Germantown, Maryland. She is a member of the Pre-Law Advisory Network, the Black Student Union and Pi Sigma Alpha honor society. She is also in the Dance Club. Alexis plans to attend law school.

Religious Studies Award Established in 1993 to recognize a student who demonstrates a superior understanding of the themes and methods of that discipline.

Sally McFadden Sally McFadden is from Towson, Maryland. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society and is involved with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and the Food Recovery Network. She is also a resident assistant. Sally will be enrolled in the MAT program after graduation and plans to become an English teacher to speakers of other languages.

Henry Rosemont, Jr. Peace and Justice Award Established in 2010 in honor of Professor Emeritus Henry Rosemont to recognize students who demonstrate commitment to social justice and peace issues through their academic work and/or practical engagement.

Esteban Caballero Esteban Caballero, from Montgomery Village, Maryland, is involved with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (Urban Programs) and recreational soccer. After graduation, Esteban will work in campus ministry through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Physics Department Award in Physics Established in 1993 to recognize a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and achievement in the discipline.

Tyler Jones Tyler Jones is from Arnold, Maryland. He is a double major in physics and computer science, with a minor in mathematics.

Physics Faculty Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research Established in 2017 to recognize a student who has demonstrated outstanding research at the undergraduate level.

Rose Young Rose Young is from Great Mills, Maryland. She is a DeSousaBrent Scholar and the outreach chair of the National Society of Leadership and Success. This summer, Rose will work in a supervised undergraduate physics research program. Her future plans include working in the physics industry and then becoming a teacher.

Political Science and Public Policy Department Award in Political Science Established in 1983 to recognize outstanding scholarship in the discipline.

Anna Vagnoni Anna Vagnoni, from Chevy Chase, Maryland, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Chi Alpha Sigma, and Pi Sigma Alpha honor societies. She plays on the varsity women’s basketball team and serves on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee as well as the Student Conduct Board. Anna plans to go to law school.

Hampton Davey Award Established by the Lee family in 2000 as a tribute to Associate Professor of Political Science Hampton “Red” Davey, recognizing an outstanding St. Mary’s College senior majoring in political science.

Brandon Engle Brandon Engle is from Denton, Maryland. He is a member of the College Democrats, Sigma Tau Delta and Pi Sigma Alpha.

After graduating, Brandon will continue working on the Brian Crosby campaign for District 29B and then seek work in communications for either social policy firms or public offices in Annapolis or Washington, D.C.

Public Policy Award Established in 2000 to recognize academic excellence in the interdisciplinary major of public policy.

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Katherine Chase Katherine Chase, of Parkton, Maryland, is a member of Pi Sigma Alpha honor society. She played varsity tennis and is a former member of the HawkTHON executive board. After graduation, Katherine will pursue a nursing degree at Towson University.

Psychology Lisa Zsebedics Memorial Award Established in 1985 in memory of Lisa Zsebedics, a former student, to recognize an outstanding first- or second-year student committed to understanding the human development process.

Isabel Lott Isabel Lott, from Silver Spring, Maryland, is a member of the Rugby Club.

Margaret Floy Washburn Award Established in 1990 to recognize outstanding research in psychology.

Kelsey Hancock Max Madden Kelsey Hancock is from Leonardtown, Maryland. She is a member of Psi Chi, Omicron Delta Kappa and Sigma Alpha Pi honor societies. Kelsey is the senior research assistant in the vocal perception action lab. She has been an active member of the SMCM theater department since spring 2016, performing in seven mainstage shows and co-writing a community-based play. Her future plans include graduate school in psychology and a career that includes the theater.

Max Madden, from Annapolis, Maryland, is a double major in biochemistry and psychology with a minor in neurosciences.

Psychology Major Award Established in 1993 to recognize a psychology, human development, or human studies major who demonstrates a superior understanding of the themes and methods of that discipline.

Benjamin Ertman Benjamin Ertman, of Potomac, Maryland, is captain of the varsity men’s swim team and a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi honor societies. He will teach English in China next year and then pursue a PhD in psychology.

Jaie M. Perrizo Human Services Award Established in 1993 to recognize a junior or senior psychology,

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human development, or human studies major who demonstrates outstanding potential as a practitioner in human services.

Caroline Robertson Caroline Robertson, from Mount Airy, Maryland, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi honor societies. She is involved with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and the SMCM Chamber Singers. After graduation, Caroline will pursue a master’s degree in clinical professional counseling from Loyola University of Maryland.

Wilhelm Wundt Award Established in 2003 to recognize a student’s excellence in quantitative and methodological course work.

Allison Barrett Allison Barrett is from Leonardtown, Maryland. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi, and Sigma Tau Delta honor societies.

She is a writing tutor and was a teaching assistant for biological psychology.

Sociology Department Award in Sociology Established in 1983 to recognize outstanding scholarship in the discipline.

Alyson Famiglietti Alyson Famiglietti, from California, Maryland, is a sociology major.

Theater, Film, & Media Studies Torre M. Meringolo Theater Award Established in 2009 to benefit rising juniors or seniors who demonstrate great promise in acting with preference given to first-generation students.

Kyndall Rhaney Kyndall Rhaney, of Laurel, Maryland, is a member of the Burlesque Club. Kyndall’s SMP is a written and directed original work. Kyndall hopes to study under sound designers, engineers, and directors to become a professional on the stage.

Theater, Film & Media Studies Department Award for Excellence in Film and Media Studies Established in 2018 to recognize a junior or senior film and media studies major for artistic accomplishment and academic excellence in the classroom.

Jan Dirk Dupre Jan Dirk Dupre, from Silver Spring, Maryland, is a double major in theater, film & media studies and philosophy. He is a PFP fellow in videography.

Cross-Disciplinary Minors African & African Diaspora Studies Award Established in 2018 by the African & African Diaspora Studies program to recognize a student minoring in the program who has demonstrated excellence in comprehending issues relating to Africa and the diasporic spread of Africans throughout the world.

Rachel Sonnenberg Rachel Sonnenberg is from Derwood, Maryland. She is captain of the varsity swim team and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Chi Alpha Sigma, and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies.

Rachel plans to pursue a career in education.

Asian Studies Award Established in 2005 by the Asian Studies faculty to recognize exceptional contributions to the cross-disciplinary area of Asian Studies.

Neuroscience Award Established in 2007, it is given to a graduating senior with a minor (or student-designed major) in the neurosciences, who demonstrates superior depth of understanding, critical thinking, and research and communication skills in the field of neuroscience and participation over and above what is expected in the SMCM neurosciences program.

Marilyn Steyert Marilyn Steyert, from Columbia, Maryland, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Nu Rho Psi, and Tri-Beta honor societies. She is an executive board member of BioPUMP, a Brain Bee member and an orientation leader. Marilyn plans to become a professor of neurobiology.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Award The WGSX Award for scholarship and social responsibility was established in 2006 by the women, gender and sexuality studies faculty to recognize students who have demonstrated excellence in both scholarly works and socially responsible pursuits.

Jolyn Coleman Jolyn Coleman is from Silver Spring, Maryland, with a studentdesigned major.

Scott Gutherie Scott Gutherie is from Owings, Maryland. He is a member of the Asian Pacific Island Club and the Student Investment Group.

After graduation, Scott will teach English in China.

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General College Awards Female Scholar Athlete

paper on The White Rose earned second place in the 2018 Phi Alpha Theta Mid-Atlantic Conference. She is a teaching assistant for the Department of History, an orientation leader and vice president of the Student Education Association. Megan plans to complete the MAT program and then pursue a PhD in history.

Melissa Barall Melissa Barall is from Columbia, Maryland, and is on the varsity tennis team. She is a member of the Economics Club, the Student Investment Group, Pi Sigma Alpha, Omicron Delta Kappa, Chi Alpha Sigma, Omicron Delta Epsilon. After graduation, Melissa will travel to New Zealand and then to New York City, where she will begin working for Wells Fargo Securities.

Myron G. Marlay Award for Science

Established in 1975 to recognize the female junior or senior varsity athlete with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or better who has earned at least 32 semester-hours and who has played an important role on one or more varsity teams.

Male Scholar Athlete

Established in 1975 to recognize the male junior or senior varsity athlete with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or better who has earned at least 32 semester-hours and who has played an important role on one or more varsity teams.

Benjamin Ertman Benjamin Ertman, of Potomac, Maryland, is captain of the varsity men’s swim team and a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi honor societies. He will teach English in China next year and then pursue a PhD in psychology.

Geneva Boone Award for Outstanding St. Mary’s Projects Established in 1993 by Trustee Emerita Geneva Boone, who was instrumental in forming the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Foundation, to recognize students with outstanding St. Mary’s Projects.

Hannah Murphy Hannah Murphy is from Owings, Maryland. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society and works in the Office of Residence Life and in the College Archives. She will be enrolled in the MAT program after graduation.

Margaret B. Marlay Award for English or History Established in 1999 by Maggie and Mike Marlay to recognize students with outstanding St. Mary’s Projects in English or history.

Megan Root Megan Root is from Kensington, Maryland. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies. Her

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Established in 1999 by Maggie and Mike Marlay to recognize students with outstanding St. Mary’s Projects in biology, natural science, chemistry, physics, math or psychology.

Maxwell Madden Marilyn Steyert Maxwell Madden, from Annapolis, Maryland, is a double major in biochemistry and psychology with a minor in neurosciences.

Marilyn Steyert, from Columbia, Maryland, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Nu Rho Psi, and Tri-Beta honor societies. She is an executive board member of BioPUMP, a Brain Bee member and an orientation leader. Marilyn plans to become a professor of neurobiology.

Coopersmith Leadership Award Established in 1974 by Trustee Emerita Esther Coopersmith and her husband, Jack Coopersmith, to recognize seniors with outstanding political leadership.

Demilade Adebayo Demilade Adebayo is from Lanham, Maryland. She is a DeSousa-Brent Scholar and president of the Black Student Union. She is also a MAPP Navigator.

Community Service Award Established in 1987 by the Board of Trustees in recognition of service to the local community.

Sally McFadden Sally McFadden is from Towson, Maryland. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society and is involved with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and the Food Recovery Network. She is also a resident assistant. Sally will be enrolled in the MAT program after graduation and plans to become an English teacher to speakers of other languages.

Board of Trustees Award

Established in 1987 by the Board of Trustees for distinguished contributions to the College.

Sharon Phillips Sharon Phillips, of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a student trustee, vice president of Nu Rho Psi honor society, chair of the Student Conduct Board, assistant to the Office of Student Activities and a student ambassador.

Faculty Scholarship Award Established in 1980 by the St. Mary’s College faculty to recognize outstanding students.

Kelsey Atwood Kelsey Atwood, of Catonsville, Maryland, is a member of the Student Educators Association and a resident assistant. She is a student worker in the educational studies program and plans to become an elementary school teacher.

Gary Wheeler Stone Award Presented by Travis Parno Given by Historic St. Mary’s City to honor a graduating senior who has made distinctive contributions to archaeology research for Historic St. Mary’s City.

Eathan Brown August Rowell Eathan Brown, of Baltimore, Maryland, is a member of the Anthropology Club and the Rock Climbing Club. His future plans are in archaeology.

August Rowell is from Owings, Maryland. He is an anthropology major.

Betty W. Briscoe Award Presented by Grace Mary Brady Established in 1981 by the John Hanson Chapter, DAR, to recognize a history major.

Angela Cruz Angela Cruz, from Waldorf, Maryland, is a DeSousa-Brent Scholar. She is a member of Phi Alpha Theta honor society as well as a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. Angela plans to become a social studies teacher at the secondary level.

Colton History Award

Presented by Linda Guzman Established in 1984 by the Major William Thomas Chapter, DAR, in memory of Ophelia Biscoe Colton ’27, to recognize a deserving history student.

Joseph Turner Joseph Turner of Chaptico, Maryland, is a member of Phi Alpha Theta honor society. He will be enrolled in the MAT program to

become an English teacher to speakers of other languages. His future plan include working abroad as a missionary.

Maryland State Society DAR Scholarship Award Presented by Anne Herrington Established in 1998 to recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence. As of 2014, it is given in honor of Polly Bloedorn, Maryland Honorary State Regent.

Selena Newton Selena Newton of Bavaria, Germany, is a member of Psi Chi and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and a DeSousaBrent Scholar. She has been a tutor in biology, in calculus and in various psychology courses. After graduation, Selena plans to work as a medical scribe at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and apply to medical school. She hopes to be a medical examiner/ forensic pathologist.

Barbara Bershon Arts Alliance Award in Music

Presented by Ginni Stein Established in 1991 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in music. In 2004, named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 1998-2003.

Alex Proctor Alex Proctor is from Crofton, Maryland. He is a music and computer science double major.

Kathy Glockner Arts Alliance Award for Theater Excellence

Presented by Ginni Stein Established in 1992 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in theater. In 2009, named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 2003-2008.

Kelsey Hancock Kelsey Hancock is from Leonardtown, Maryland. She is a member of Psi Chi, Omicron Delta Kappa and Sigma Alpha Pi honor societies. Kelsey is the senior research assistant in the vocal perception action lab. She has been an active member of the SMCM theater department since spring 2016, performing in seven mainstage shows and co-writing a community-based play. Her future plans include graduate school in psychology and a career that includes the theater.

Gale West Parmentier Arts Alliance Award for Creative Writing

Presented by Ginni Stein Established in 1992 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in creative writing. In 1999, named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 1993-1998.

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Jacob Traver Jacob Traver is from Leonardtown, Maryland. He is a double major in English and theater, film & media studies. His future plans include the MAT program.

Patti Runco Arts Alliance Award for Outstanding Work in the Annual Student Art Exhibit

Presented by Ginni Stein Established in 1992 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in studio art work in the Annual Student Exhibition. In 2004, named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 1988-1993.

Mia Thuro Mia Thuro, from Adamstown, Maryland, is president of the Chancellor’s Point Club and a member of TNA a cappella group.

She hopes to work with animals and find a career in wildlife conservation.

Virginia M. Stein Award for Excellence in Film and Media Studies

Presented by Ginni Stein Established in 2008 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize a junior or senior film and media studies major for artistic accomplishment and academic excellence in the classroom.

Presented by Elizabeth Williams Established in 2009 by Libby Nutt Williams, the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in the First Year was created to honor a first-year student who has excelled academically in his or her first semester at the College. Of particular importance is the student’s demonstrated achievements in his or her First Year Seminar.

Briana Jahromi Briana Jahromi of Monkton, Maryland, is not yet decided on a major.

John R. Petruccelli Memorial Award

Presented by Stephen Petruccelli Established in 1981 in memory of John Rocco Petruccelli ’81 to recognize juniors who demonstrate devotion to the College, the cause of education, and responsibility to society.

James Judlick James Judlick, from Perry Hall, Maryland, is chair of the Student Conduct Board and a member of the Ad Hoc Core Curriculum Committee. He is captain of the varsity cross country team. After graduation, James will pursue a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a career in group and family therapy.

Kevin Glotfelty Kevin Glotfelty is from Bowie, Maryland. He is a videographer through the Professional Fellowship Program and is part of Hawk Radio. Currently he is in Japan on a study-abroad semester.

David and Ginny Rosenbaum Award for Excellence in Journalism

St. Mary’s County Garden Club Scholarship in Environmental Studies

Miranda McLain Miranda McLain is from Chaptico, Maryland. She is editor-inchief of the Point News and a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. Miranda’s future plans include the MAT program.

Presented by Carolyn Chase Established in 2005 to recognize students who are enrolled in the environmental studies program and who demonstrate meritorious achievement, character and determination, and financial need with first preference given to St. Mary’s County residents.

Carl Lee Freeman Carl Lee Freeman, of Huntingtown, Maryland, is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. He is also involved with the Anime Club. He is an Eagle Scout, having earned 134 merit badges. After graduation, he plans to hike the Appalachian Trail (2200 miles) and work as a sustainable home energy and systems consultant.

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Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in the First Year

Presented by Susan Messitte Established in 2006 to recognize demonstrated excellence in journalism.

Rhoda-Stark Memorial Award in Gender Studies Presented by Mark Rhoda Established in 2001 in memory of Richard H. Rhoda and John D. Stark by Mark A. Rhoda to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in research, writing, activism, and/or the performing arts that addresses gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender issues.

Mitch Vicieux Mitch Vicieux, of St. Louis, Missouri, is a St. Mary’s College Undergraduate Research Fellow and was a Juror’s Choice awardee for artwork in the Boyden Gallery. This fall, Mitch will begin a master of fine arts program at The Ohio State University.

Joanne Klein Memorial Award

Presented by Mark Rhoda Established in 2017 by Mark Rhoda, the Joanne Klein Memorial Award will be awarded each year by the faculty in the Department of Theater, Film and Media Studies to a junior or senior majoring in theater, film and media studies who has conducted scholarly and/or creative work in live or screen media, especially in the area of socially engaged art.

Mitch Vicieux Mitch Vicieux, of St. Louis, Missouri, is a St. Mary’s College Undergraduate Research Fellow and was a Juror’s Choice awardee for artwork in the Boyden Gallery. This fall, Mitch will begin a master of fine arts program at The Ohio State University.

Thomas Penfield Jackson Award for Civic Responsibility and Democratic Citizenship

Jessica Bennett Jessica Bennett is from Annapolis, Maryland. She is on the varsity sailing team and is a student ambassador and member of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. She hopes to study abroad and eventually work in a public service role for the federal government analyzing international relations or national security issues.

Weitzel Research Award

Presented by Harry Weitzel Established in 2004 by Trustee Emeritus Harry Weitzel to benefit students who pursue undergraduate summer research in the sciences or the humanities.

Nicholas D’Antona Nicholas D’Antona is from Gaithersburg, Maryland. After graduation, he plans to pursue a PhD in chemistry.

Presented by Patricia Jackson Established in 2014 in memory of the Honorable Thomas Penfield Jackson to recognize students who desire to pursue careers in public service or the law, international relations or other activities that promote civil society.

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Academic and Distinguished Scholars Phi Beta Kappa The Phi Beta Kappa Society was established at the College of William and Mary in 1776. The Greek letters that give the society its name mean “love of wisdom, the guide of life.” From the outset, election to Phi Beta Kappa has signified outstanding achievement in the attainment of an education in the liber arts. The Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at St. Mary’s College of Maryland was founded in 1997. Students completing their junior or senior year are elected primarily on the basis of scholarly achievement, broad cultural interest, and good character.

Class of 2017 Allison Barrett Sydney Cunniff Class of 2018 Ziyue Dong Benjamin Ertman

Caroline Goyco Alexander Hafey Tyler Jones Sally McFadden Abigail Messaris Hannah Murphy Rebecca Ritter

Caroline Robertson Brendan Rollins Samuel Rosenblatt Halcyon Ruskin Caitlin Schoen Marily Steyert Charlotte Torrence

Anna Vagnoni Class of 2019 Megan Root

Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Inc. The Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Inc., the national leadership honor society, recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership, and exemplary character. Membership in Omicron Delta Kappa is a mark of high distinction and honor. The Society recognizes achievement in scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, social and religious activities, and campus government; journalism, speech and the mass media, and the creative and performing arts. The College was elected to the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Inc. in 1999.

Kira Louis Allen Eliza Appleton Jacob Bartholow Elisabeth Bauer Emily Benedict Justyce Taylor Lee Bennett Kimberly Susan Boenig Megan Capozzi Ava Chrisler Lauren Comeaux Reilly Sue Cook Samuel Coomes Alexis Craddock Jane Clare Dibble Natalie Elizabeth Edwards Alexander Epstein Samantha Freund Katrina Miles Galladay

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Mary Gill Emma M. Green Jenna Marie Gregory Lauren Hall Kelsey Page Hancock Rebecca Elaine Herckner Nora Hetzler Nora Howard Melanie Kimball Haley Krauss Hannah Kristen Kraus Erica Leyder Rebecca A. Long Jacob George Mahnke Cecelia Elizabeth Marquez Shelby Melton Abigail Messaris Jennifer Mince

Nicholas Miner Julia Monro Caitlin Moore Patrick Sirodom Musick Jeffrey Neuman Selena Newton Elizabeth I. Okundaye Kezia-Alean Osunsade Whittni Pickens Lindsey Power Harrison Hampton Ratcliffe Kyle Reichard Alexander Rhoades Rosemary Rhodes Rebecca Ritter Casey Ann Elizabeth Roberts Mary Robey Caitlin Schoen

Samantha Schoenecker Jonathan Schuster Zoe Smedley Katherine Smith Rachel Sonnenberg Emily Stark Gillian Rosenzweig-Stein Elizabeth Straathof Lauren M. Swam Frederick Thayer Anna Vagnoni Hannah Vickery Scott Zimmerman

St. Mary’s Scholars, 2017 St. Mary’s Scholars are juniors and seniors who have earned at least 32 credit-hours at St. Mary’s College and whose cumulative grade-point average is 3.50 or better. St. Mary’s Scholars are determined once a year at the end of the spring semester.

Ellen Airozo Kira Allen Elizabeth Allnutt Julia Andreas Caitlin Andrews Matthew Ansaldi Eliza Appleton Claudia Arends Javier-alejandro Arias Kelly Armstrong Maximillian Ashley Talmadge Aumiller Sarah Austin-Brantly Roth Bachman Hannah Badger Rachel Baker Samuel Baker Thomas Baker Melissa Barall Tova Bardos Carolyn Barranco Allison Barrett Michael Barrett Jacob Bartholow Ruby Bassford Elisabeth Bauer Hailley Baughman Gabriela Beese Daniel Belson Emily Benedict Justyce Bennett Samantha Berenschot-Bucciero Savannah Bergen Sophie Bernheisel Aigner Bivins Jonathan Bland Kia Blum Erica Bobo Claire Bodine Kimberly Boenig Nicolas Bonetta-misteli Ella Booz Matthew Borden Gillian Borkoski William Borwegen Ian Bradley

Sarah Braine Andrew Braker Benjamin Brenholtz Lane Brooks Emily Brown Eathan Brown Haley Brueckman Dionna Bucci Dylan Burgevin Emily Burr Beatrice Burroughs Alexander Bussman Sarah Butters Brian Cadden Greta Cady Suzanne Cahn Zoey Cain Anthony Cangelosi Daniel Capasso Megan Capozzi Karol Carlsen Victoria Carney Sarah Casper-Woodhead Victoria Chang Hannah Chapman Katherine Chase Joshua Cheseman Sunny Chhatani-Jagwani Sidi Chleuh Ava Chrisler Emily Christian Dawn Coady Paige Cohen Jolyn Coleman Katherine Collins Lauren Comeaux Clara Comstock Nicholas Conine Michael Connaughton Caitlin Connolly Nicholas Conroy Mary Cook Reilly Cook Samuel Coomes Amanda Cox Alexis Craddock

Kyler Crank Travis Crisman Marra Crook Becca Crosby Angela Cruz Thomas Cullen Kelly Culotta Kyla Cumberland Katherine Cumberpatch Sydney Cunniff Vera Damanka Rebecca Danaceau Sarah Danihel Paige Dansberger Nicholas Dantona Megan Darby Ceara Daugherty Brad Davidson Mary-Aubrey Davis-Lockart Tommie Day Kevin Dayton Grace De Oro Peter Dean Ali Degraw Briana Delaney Alana Demones Benjamin Derlan Chinika Derrick Jacob DeWerth-Jaffe Jane Dibble Kallan Dirmeyer Benjamin Dodson John Doherty Elena Donahue Ziyue Dong Stephanie Donovan Cody Dorsey Christopher Drexel Rita Druffner Andrew Duley Isabel Dunbar Woodrow Dunlap Jan Dupre Catherine Dye Sara Eaton Madeline Edelstein

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Natalie Edwards Kelbey Egerland Taylor Engdahl Brandon Engle Alexander Epstein Benjamin Ertman Lamyaa Ezzaki Omobolawa Fadojutimi Alyson Famiglietti Christopher Farrow Rebecca Faubion Kara Feidelseit Betheal Fekere Sarah Fellerman Courtney Fielders Avery Filer Margaret Fletcher Javier Flores Katherine Flores Lillian Folts Andrew Fonseca Zoey Forrester-Fronstin Margaret Foust Joshua Fratta Carl Freeman Cara Freibaum Isaac Freshour Alisa Fried Frederick Frost Samuel Fryzek Jacob Fusco Gina Gaebl Maria Garcia-Rada Genia Gavin Noelle Gebelein Lacey Gehring Madeline Gibson Mary Gill Katherine Gill Brianna Glase Noelle Gleeson Craig Goerling Linden Goff Perry Gordon Amy Gorovoy Caroline Goyco Julia Goyco Allison Graf Amelia Graf Melinda Grant Emma Green Meghan Griffiths Scott Gutherie

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Lawrence Haavik Sophie Haber-Sage Alexander Hafey Lauren Hall Miranda Hall Janina Haller Michael Hammer Alexander Hammer Kelsey Hancock William Hankins Georgiana Hardesty John Hardt Zachary Haussler Robert Hayes John Haynes Tyler Haynie Grace Headley Julian Heller Kathryn Herberger Rebecca Herckner Elvis Herrera Isaac Hersh Nora Hetzler Carissa Hill Colton Hines Rebecca Hitch Allison Holtzman Keelan Houk Molly Houston Claire Hoyle Sarah Elayne Hryniewicz Charles Huang Katherine Huerta Rebecca Hughes Emma Hugonnet Jasmine Humphrey Jonathan Hunt Jillian Hurwitz Charles Hutchison Jane Hylton Elian Imlay-Maire Audrey Jantsch Sarah Jeffrey Ruth Jernigan Goldberg Zhuoqun Jiang Megan Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Joseph Johnson Kaitlyn Johnston-napora Sophia Jones Tyler Jones Dylan Jordan Sydney Jupitz

Rebecca Kaff Matthew Kamin Rikuo Kanda Rachel Kaper Catherine Kardash Adam Kass Nina Katz Herawe Kebede Marie Keller Cameron Kelley Peri Kelsey Katherine Kempton Annarose Kennedy Thea Keppler Amos Kern-Perets Spencer Kessinger Katherine Kessler Sophie Kessler Salahadine Khanjari Melanie Kimball Price Kinsey Hanmei Knoll Veronica Kogut Simon Kolbeck Mary Korendyke Claire Kostelnik Jamie Krantz Haley Krauss Hannah Krauss Maura Krautner Collin Kroh Anna Kronheim Catherine LaCourse Bethany Laffan Rebecca LaMora Meghan Lang Sara Larocco Mira League Benjamin Lee Marisa Lee Megan LeSavage Barry Liang Rosemary Ligsay Rowan Limbach Samantha Liming Julianna Linder Abbey Liverman Katherine Loebach James Loftis Emily Lohff Elena London Anne Lowry Michael Luginbill

Linnea Lundh David Lungociu Jonathan Lutz Chris Lynch Olivia Lyons Sophia Macek William Machande Maxwell Madden Jessica Maddox Emily Maginnis Karl Maier Amber Major Nicholas Makrakis Rebecca Malaga Benjamin Mann Margaret Marcelli Cecelia Marquez Holden Marshall Patrick Martin Julianna Martin Estela Martinez Karen Martinez Samantha Martinson Maria Mateo Sarah McCabe Kaisey McCallion Liam McCarthy Lydia McCaw Sally McFadden Connor McKissick Joseph McManus Mariah McPherson Lydia McPherson-Shambarger Rachael Meador Bayard Meiser Courtney Mellon Shelby Melton Wesley Merrick Drew Merryman Andrew Messick Semere Mihtsun Ian Miller Jennifer Mince Shelby Mistysyn Vincent Mogilnicki Ashleigh Molina Stephanie Monaghan Julia Monro Bradley Moore Caitlin Moore Emily Morgan Lee Morgan Cormac Morrish

Alexandra Moulis Daniel Moyer Elizabeth Mulvey Mackenzie Nargiz Ashley Nekula Kajsa Newton Khanh Ngan Nguyen Stefanos Nickoloff Bradley Nock Trevor O’Connor Elizabeth Okundaye Alexa Olivares Emmanuel Oppong Peter Orban Kathleen Ortel Manuela Osorio Van Isschot Kezia-Alean Osunsade Danielle Owens Keith Packard Alexandra Paglia Spencer Pankiewicz Grace Papp Jordan Parker Tyler Paul Hannah Perez Angelica Perez Marisa Perfetti Anthony Perrera Sarah Peterson Elizabeth Peterson Caroline Petosa Sarah Pfeiff Sharon Phillips Madeline Phoenix Fenguese Pierre Joshua Pilkerton Rohan Piple Brandon Poppell Hannah Porter Dylan Powell Lindsey Power Shannon Pumputis Emily Quach Nicholas Raimondo Kaitlyn Ramirez Noah Ramsey-lucas Harrison Ratcliffe MacKenzie Rayburn Maria Raynor Kyle Reichard Amanda Reilly Kadie Reynolds David Reynoso Cortez

Kyndall Rhaney James Rhine Alexander Rhoades Reed Rhoads Marshall Rhodes Rosemary Rhodes Christopher Richard Haley Riebling Matthew Riedel Rebecca Riley Mayris Rios Caroline Rivera Mairin Rivett Casey Roberts Alexis Roberts Caroline Robertson Mary Robey Shannon Robinson Eric Robles Brendan Rollins Marissa Romanek Megan Root Mavet Rosas Abigail Rose August Rosenberg Samuel Rosenblatt Gillian Rosenzweig-Stein Jacob Rosenzweig-stein Madeline Roth Hannah Rothback Zachary Rowe Micah Rubin Maia Rubinoff Margaret Rudy Sydney Sabatano Deonarine Sahdeo Jared Saltzberg Amanda Sanders Caitlyn Sarudy Anna Sawyer Max Schell Stephanie Schindler Adeline Schlussel Laura Schmidt Alexandra Schoen Caitlin Schoen Samantha Schoenecker Hannah Schoff Hannah Schroeder Livia Schuller Jonathan Schuster Christopher Schwarz Katherine Schwichtenberg

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Kaitlyn Scott Adam Scrivener Abriana Segal Jacqueline Seifert Leila Shirvan Garrett Sijgers Madeline Silber Kaitlyn Simmons Chelsea Simms Emma Skekel Justin Skotnicki Zoe Smedley Katherine Smith Emily Smith Dylan Smith Kathryn Smith Caroline Smith Alyssa Smith Michelle Smith Hannah Smith Lauren Smith Henry Snurr Rachel Solomon Rachel Sonnenberg Rebecca Sonnenberg Daniel Sorensen-Tanenbaum Caroline Spath Thomas St. Arnold Leah Standing Emily Stark Hannah Starnes Zachary Stauffer Krista Steele Anna Steinfeld Brooke Steinhoff Benjamin Stevens Kelley Stewart Lisabeth Stewart Marilyn Steyert Charlotte Stoliker

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Elizabeth Straathof Carolyn Sutton Scott Sutton Renee Suzich Caleb Svobodny Lauren Swam Nicholas Tait Hannah Taitz Frederick Thayer Lauren Therriault Alyssa Thompson Julia Thompson Kara Thompson Colin Tiffey Sarah Tillman Taryn Timko Rebeca Tobar Carly Todd Michael Tomassoni Nicholas Tosini Garrett Toth-Williams Nicholas Trapido Jacob Traver Lea Traynor Whitney Trovinger Amanda Trusen Sean Tulley Vincent Turner Joseph Turner Alexis Underwood Casey Urey Benjamin Valois Kyle VanWinter Julie Verbos Katherine Vervack Hannah Vickery Jessica Vislay Michael von der Lippe Ryan Vreeland Matthew Walchuck

Faith Wallace Noah Walsh Cecile Walton Sabrina Wandres Samantha Warby Kayla Waring Megan Waters Greer Wattson James Weber Rebecca Weber Carly Wedding Sarah Weinstein Aaron Weinstein Sky Weiss Emilee Weiss-Rice Colman Welles Jennifer Westbrook Andrew Wildermuth Ellen Will Angela Wilson Derek Windahl Brady Wolf Christina Wondoloski Sabrina Wood Heather Wood Lindsay Wooleyhand Molly Wulff Stella Yakam Rachel Yates Hannah Yeager Ava Yensan Victoria Yerger Patrick Young Maxime Zamba-Campero Yonah Zeitz Jessica Zhang Kaitlyn Zielstorf Scott Zimmerman

Dean’s List for Spring 2017 and Fall 2017 Full-time students who earned a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or better on 12 or more graded credits are members of the Dean’s List (asterisk indicates inclusion for both semesters).

Joseph Abramovitz Elise Adelmann Viveka Advani Ellen Airozo Ryan Akhavan Kira Allen Elizabeth Allnutt Joseph Anderson Julia Andreas Caitlin Andrews Matthew Ansaldi* Ivy Antunes Eliza Appleton Claudia Arends Javier-Alejandro Arias Sophie Armiger Faith Armstead Kelly Armstrong Maximillian Ashley Andrew Atkins Talmadge Aumiller Sarah Austin-Brantly* Matthew Ayoub Roth Bachman* Hannah Badger Angela Bailey Elizabeth Bailey Laura Bailey Allen Baker Rachel Baker Samuel Baker Thomas Baker* Maeve Ballantine Delaney Ballard Melissa Barall Tova Bardos Keegan Barefoot Jennica Bark Jacqueline Barnett Carolyn Barranco Allison Barrett* Michael Barrett Jahmoni Bartee Katrina Bartholomew Jacob Bartholow* Jeremiah Basler

Ruby Bassford Elisabeth Bauer* Hailley Baughman Meaghan Baxter Jaina Beatley-Patterson James Beauregard* Emily Becker Megan Becker* Gabriela Beese* Daniel Belson Mollie Belson Emily Benedict* Jessica Bennett Justyce Bennett* Samantha Berenschot-Bucciero* Savannah Bergen* Sophie Bernheisel* Alec Bernstein Olivia Bescak Logan Best Kyle Birdsall Rachel Bissett Aigner Bivins Erika Blair* Jonathan Bland Kia Blum Erica Bobo* Claire Bodine Kimberly Boenig* Ashleigh Bonanno Nicolas Bonetta-Misteli Ella Booz Matthew Borden Gillian Borkoski William Borwegen* Graham Bos John Bowersox* Makenna Bradford Ian Bradley Sarah Braine Andrew Braker Benjamin Brenholtz Kyle Brewington Scott Brody Lane Brooks* Christopher Brown

Eathan Brown* Emily Brown Lacey Brown Haley Brueckman* Dionna Bucci Lindsay Bull Dylan Burgevin* Holland Burkert Carolyn Burmedi Allison Burnett Emily Burr Beatrice Burroughs* Alexander Bussman Sarah Butters* Isaiah Byrd-Braxton Amelia Byrne Andrea Cabrera-Munoz Brian Cadden Greta Cady Suzanne Cahn Zoey Cain Maria Campanile Anthony Cangelosi Daniel Capasso* Megan Capozzi Karol Carlsen* Jenna Carlton Kathleen Carmean Victoria Carney Grace Carroll Sarah Casper-Woodhead Brendan Cavanagh Roselyanne Cepero-Santos Victoria Chang Hannah Chapman Katherine Chase* Wanying Chen Joshua Cheseman* Sunny Chhatani-Jagwani Lindsay Chiavacci Sidi Chleuh Handy Cho Ava Chrisler* Emily Christian Laurence Claggett* Lauren Clements*

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Jeremiah Clemmer Dawn Coady* Joshua Cochran Paige Cohen Jolyn Coleman Katherine Collins Olivia Collins Lauren Comeaux* Clara Comstock* Michael Connaughton Caitlin Connolly* Nicholas Conroy Mary Cook Reilly Cook* Samuel Coomes Edmund Cooper Amanda Cox* Alexis Craddock Corey Crandall Kyler Crank* Travis Crisman Becca Crosby* Angela Cruz Christopher Cruz Thomas Cullen Kelly Culotta Kyla Cumberland* Katherine Cumberpatch Sydney Cunniff* Taylor Curp Vera Damanka Rebecca Danaceau Sarah Danihel Paige Dansberger Nicholas Dantona* AndrewD’Antuono Megan Darby John Darrell Ceara Daugherty* Brad Davidson Mary-Aubrey Davis-Lockart* Tommie Day Kevin Dayton Grace De Oro Peter Dean Jaylen Decarlo Ali Degraw Briana Delaney Alana Demones* Alyssa Demski Benjamin Derlan Chinika Derrick Jacob DeWerth-Jaffe

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Alejandra Diaz Jane Dibble* Kallan Dirmeyer Benjamin Dodson Elena Donahue* Ziyue Dong* Stephanie Donovan* Gregory Dormitzer Robert Dorsett Cody Dorsey Amber Douglass Christopher Drexel* Rita Druffner* Isabel Dunbar* Toby Duncan Benjamin Dunn Jan Dupre Hayley Dutton* Catherine Dye Sara Eaton Leila Ebrahimi Madeline Edelstein Natalie Edwards* Alexandra Efron Kelbey Egerland* Eduardo Elias Gabriela Encarnacion Taylor Engdahl Brandon Engle Ashley Ensor Alexander Epstein* Katherine Ericson Benjamin Ertman Lamyaa Ezzaki Omobolawa Fadojutimi* Alyson Famiglietti Christopher Farrow Rebecca Faubion* Kara Feidelseit* Betheal Fekere Sarah Fellerman Andrew Ferdock Lakeshia Ferebee Courtney Fielders* Avery Filer William Fleming Brandon Fletcher Margaret Fletcher* Javier Flores Katherine Flores Lillian Folts* Andrew Fonseca Noni Ford

Alexandria Forrester Margaret Foust Joshua Fratta* Carl Freeman* Cara Freibaum Isaac Freshour* Alisa Fried David Fritz Frederick Frost Samuel Fryzek Julius Fuller Jacob Fusco Gina Gaebl Samantha Gallo Maria Garcia-Rada Ines Garofolo Kyla Garvey Genia Gavin Noelle Gebelein Lacey Gehring Tanya Ghosh Madeline Gibson* Katherine Gill* Mary Gill Brianna Glase Sarah Gleason Noelle Gleeson* Craig Goerling Linden Goff Perry Gordon Jonathan Gorel* Amy Gorovoy Caroline Goyco* Julia Goyco* Allison Graf Amelia Graf Ariel Graham Melinda Grant Emma Green Meghan Griffiths Jared Grindle Scott Gutherie Ashley Guy Lawrence Haavik Alexander Hafey Fergus Hall Lauren Hall* Miranda Hall Janina Haller Robert Hamilton Alexander Hammer Michael Hammer Jay Hammett*

Kelsey Hancock John Hand William Hankins Lillian Hanson Georgiana Hardesty* John Hardt Grace Harriman Elizabeth Harrington* Kelsey Harrington Nina Harris Jackson Harsch Afton Hauer Zachary Haussler* Alyssa Hawkins Robert Hayes John Haynes Tyler Haynie Grace Headley Julian Heller Madolyn Henline* Kathryn Herberger* Rebecca Herckner* Elvis Herrera* Isaac Hersh Nora Hetzler* Victoria Higgs Carissa Hill Colton Hines Rebecca Hitch Allison Holtzman Justin Hoobler Keelan Houk Molly Houston Claire Hoyle Charles Huang Yinjian Huang Katherine Huerta Rebecca Hughes Emma Hugonnet* Mason Humphrey Jonathan Hunt Jillian Hurwitz Charles Hutchison Jane Hylton Elian Imlay-Maire Briana Jahromi Audrey Jantsch* Zachary Jarjoura Sasha Jarvis Sarah Jeffrey* Ruth Jernigan Goldberg* Zhuoqun Jiang Alison Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson* Joseph Johnson* Megan Johnson Rebecca Johnson Kaitlyn Johnston-Napora Cecelia Jones Sophia Jones Tyler Jones Dylan Jordan* Kelsey Joyce James Judlick Sydney Jupitz Rebecca Kaff Katherine Kaludis Matthew Kamin* Jonathan Kamis Rikuo Kanda Rachel Kaper Catherine Kardash* Adam Kass* Nina Katz Herawe Kebede* Marie Keller* Cameron Kelley* Meghan Kelley Peri Kelsey Katherine Kempton* Annarose Kennedy* Thea Keppler* Amos Kern-Perets Spencer Kessinger* Katherine Kessler Sophie Kessler Nehaal Khan Salahadine Khanjari Melanie Kimball* Sarah Kimball* Price Kinsey* Jenna Kinzie Torgeir Kjoeita Sylvia Klein* Hanmei Knoll Veronica Kogut* Simon Kolbeck Mary Korendyke* Jamie Krantz Haley Krauss Hannah Krauss* Maura Krautner Max Kriegsfeld Collin Kroh Anna Kronheim* Catherine LaCourse

Bethany Laffan* Emily Lane Meghan Lang Sara Larocco* Randolph Larsen Tia Lawrence Anna Lawson Elena League Mira League Benjamin Lee Marisa Lee Timon Lee Megan LeSavage Barry Liang Anna Lignelli Rosemary Ligsay Rowan Limbach Willow Limbach Samantha Liming Julianna Linder Abbey Liverman Katherine Loebach* James Loftis Haley Logan Emily Lohff Jasmine Long Rebecca Long* Isabel Lott Kristen Lowe Anne Lowry Linnea Lundh Jonathan Lutz Chris Lynch Jacob Lynch Olivia Lyons* Sophia Macek William Machande Maxwell Madden Jessica Maddox* Karl Maier Amber Major Nicholas Makrakis Rebecca Malaga Ben Malmgren Benjamin Mann Matthew Manoly Margaret Marcelli Alexander Marconi Ari Marine Holden Marshall Julianna Martin Patrick Martin* Raymond Martin

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Estela Martinez* Karen Martinez Samantha Martinson* Lindsey Massie Sarah McCabe Kaisey McCallion* Liam McCarthy* Lydia McCaw Sally McFadden Connor McKissick Joseph McManus* Mariah McPherson Lydia McPherson-Shambarger* Rachael Meador* Daniel Mehaffey Bayard Meiser* Courtney Mellon* Shelby Melton* Wesley Merrick* Drew Merryman* Andrew Messick* Natalie Meyer Mary Katherine Meyers Noah Meyers Rebecca Middleton Semere Mihtsun Ian Miller James Miller Thomas Miller Jennifer Mince* Nicholas Miner Taylor Miner Shelby Mistysyn Vincent Mogilnicki* Ashleigh Molina Stephanie Monaghan* Julia Monro Bradley Moore* Caitlin Moore Mackenzie Moore* Megan Moore Anna Moorhead Emily Morgan Lee Morgan* Dylan Morris Madeleine Morris Cormac Morrish* Megan Mosesman Sonya Moss Alexandra Moulis Daniel Moyer Anna Mozingo Elizabeth Mulvey

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Hannah Murphy Kyle Musselman Mackenzie Nargiz Ashley Nekula Kajsa Newton Selena Newton Khanh Ngan Nguyen* Thuymy-Michelle Nguyen Stefanos Nickoloff* Martine Niyongabo India Oates Trevor O’Connor Elizabeth Okundaye Alexa Olivares* Emmanuel Oppong Peter Orban* Kathleen Ortel* Manuela Osorio Van Isschot Kezia-Alean Osunsade Genevieve Otero Danielle Owens Keith Packard Alexandra Paglia* Patrick Paolini Grace Papp* Jordan Parker Jenna Pastel Tyler Paul* Angelica Perez Hannah Perez Marisa Perfetti Anthony Perrera Joseph Perriello Meghan Petenbrink Joshua Peter Alexandra Peterson Elizabeth Peterson Sarah Peterson Caroline Petosa* Rachel Pettit Sarah Pfeiff Sharon Phillips Madeline Phoenix Giulia Pierpaoli Fenguese Pierre Joshua Pilkerton Rohan Piple James Pollard Megan Ponter Nathan Poole Brandon Poppell Hannah Porter Dylan Powell*

Lindsey Power* Shannon Pumputis* Erin Purnell Emily Quach* Marie Radinsky Nicholas Raimondo Kaitlyn Ramirez Noah Ramsey-Lucas Camila Ranta Harrison Ratcliffe* MacKenzie Rayburn Melody Raynaud Maria Raynor Olivia Redmond Samantha Reed Kyle Reichard Amanda Reilly* Angel Reyes Giron* David Reynoso Cortez Kyndall Rhaney* James Rhine Alexander Rhoades Ryan Rhoades Reed Rhoads Marshall Rhodes* Rosemary Rhodes Megan Rice* Christopher Richard Haley Riebling Matthew Riedel Rebecca Riley Mayris Rios* Caroline Rivera Mairin Rivett Ryan Robert Alexis Roberts Casey Roberts* Caroline Robertson Mary Robey Donovan Robinson Shannon Robinson Brendan Rollins Marissa Romanek Megan Root* Mavet Rosas Abigail Rose* August Rosenberg Gillian Rosenzweig-Stein* Jacob Rosenzweig-Stein* Kayla Ross Madeline Roth Hannah Rothback* Zachary Rowe

August Rowell Micah Rubin* Maia Rubinoff* Margaret Rudy Shannon Russ Michael Russell Sydney Sabatano Deonarine Sahdeo Jonah Salehi* Elysia Samuels Amanda Sanders Alexandra Sands Mariel Santos* Caitlyn Sarudy Samantha Saunders Anna Sawyer Max Schell Stephanie Schindler* Adeline Schlussel Laura Schmidt* James Schmitt Kristen Schmitt Abeni Schoch Alexandra Schoen Caitlin Schoen Samantha Schoenecker* Hannah Schoff* Livia Schuller* Spencer Schultz Jonathan Schuster Christopher Schwarz* Katherine Schwichtenberg* Andrew Scott Kaitlyn Scott* Adam Scrivener* Liam Sebreny Abriana Segal* Jacqueline Seifert* Henokh Sharon Olivia Sherlock Yuqi Shi Leila Shirvan* Maxwell Sickler Garrett Sijgers Madeline Silber Kaitlyn Simmons Chelsea Simms Zoe Smedley* Alyssa Smith Caroline Smith* Dylan Smith Emily Smith Hannah Smith

Katherine Smith Kathryn Smith Lauren Smith* Michelle Smith Morgan Smith Henry Snurr* Rachel Solomon Rachel Sonnenberg* Rebecca Sonnenberg* Daniel Sorensen-Tanenbaum Caroline Spath Thomas St. Arnold Leah Standing Emily Stark* Zachary Stauffer Krista Steele* Rachel Steelman Anna Steinfeld Brooke Steinhoff* Benjamin Stevens* Lynn Stevens Lindsey Stevenson Kelley Stewart Lisabeth Stewart Marilyn Steyert Charlotte Stoliker* Elizabeth Straathof Carolyn Sutton* Scott Sutton* Renee Suzich* Caleb Svobodny Lauren Swam* Danielle Szynborski Sophia Taczak Nicholas Tait Hannah Taitz Adrien Taylor Allison Tesch Frederick Thayer Lauren Therriault Beth Thomas Rebekkah Thomas Alyssa Thompson* Julia Thompson Kara Thompson Rachel Thompson Colin Tiffey Sarah Tillman Taryn Timko Emma Tirand Rebeca Tobar Carly Todd Nicholas Tosini

Garrett Toth-Williams* Juliet Traini Nicholas Trapido* Jacob Traver Lea Traynor Whitney Trovinger Nicholas True Amanda Trusen* Sean Tulley* Joseph Turner* Vincent Turner* Ennis Um Alexis Underwood Alexandra Utts Anna Vagnoni Benjamin Valois Kyle VanWinter* Julie Verbos Katherine Vervack* Mitch Vicieux Hannah Vickery* Jessica Vislay* Michael von der Lippe Ryan Vreeland Kelli Waesche Matthew Walchuck Faith Wallace Noah Walsh* Sarah Walsh Cecile Walton* Sabrina Wandres Samantha Warby Jeanette Warren Megan Waters Greer Wattson James Weber Rebecca Weber* Aaron Weinstein* Sarah Weinstein Sky Weiss Emilee Weiss-Rice Valerie Weitz Colman Welles* Jennifer Westbrook* Andrew Whipple Aine White Ekaterina Widell Rhiannon Wiland Rebecca Wiles Ellen Will Mira Willson Angela Wilson* Derek Windahl*

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Renee Wineke* Brady Wolf Christina Wondoloski Cecelia Wood Heather Wood Sabrina Wood Lindsay Wooleyhand* Justin Workman Molly Wulff* Chandler Wyatt

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Xinyi Xu Stella Yakam Rachel Yates* Hannah Yeager Mikael Yemane Ava Yensan Victoria Yerger Jennifer Yoo Patrick Young Rose Young*

Tiye Young Cassandra Youshaw Maxime Zamba-Campero* Samuel Zarcone Yonah Zeitz Jessica Zhang* Kaitlyn Zielstorf* Scott Zimmerman

the light that comes comes in a shift of knowing when even our fondest sureties fade away, when we understand that we have not understood and are not mistress even of our own off eye. then the man escapes throwing away his tie and the children grow legs and start walking and we can see the peril of an unexamined life. we close our eyes, afraid to look for our authenticity but the light insists on itself in the world; a voice from the nondead past starts talking, we close our ears and it spells out in our hand “you might as well answer the door, my child, the truth is furiously knocking.” ...adapted from “the light that came...”

by Lucille Clifton First published in two-headed woman. Reprinted and modified with permission of the author.