Hartwick College

Abigail McCleary of Monroe, NY, was recognized as a Faculty Scholar in Psychology during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character.

Daviti Meskheli of Lackawanna, NY, was named a Faculty Scholar in Political Science during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character.

Richard Mercurio of Smithtown, NY, was presented with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. During Honors Convocation on May 3, Mercurio was presented with the Richard K. Meeker Award in English. Established in memory of the late Professor Richard K. Meeker, the award recognizes an outstanding senior majoring in English. At the College's Athletics Award ceremony held on May 11, Mercurio received the True Blue Award, acknowledging him as a four-year letter winner. Mercurio is a Hartwick Hawks football team member.

Austin Matlack-Grey of Norwich, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Matlack-Grey received the Elizabeth S. Hoopes Memorial Award. Established by Dr. and Mrs. Alban Hoopes in honor of his mother, Elizabeth, the award is presented to a history major who has an excellent academic record and is planning a career in teaching. Matlack-Grey was also recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Education. A fellow is selected by Hartwick faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Emily Madigan of Syracuse, NY, was presented with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. During Honors Convocation on May 3, Madigan was named a Faculty Scholar in Biology. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. At the College's Athletics Award ceremony on May 11, Madigan received the Philip S. Wilder Jr. Award for Academic Distinction, which is presented to athletes and/or managers of teams who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Madigan is a member of the Hawks women's lacrosse team.

Peyton Humphries of South Glen Falls, NY, was presented with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. During Honors Convocation on May 3, Humphries received the Dr. David "Hutch" Hutchinson Award. Awarded by Hartwick's Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, it was established by Dr. Hutchinson's student, Michael H. Young, Class of 1983. It is given to a rising junior or rising senior geology major for academic travel purposes including conferences, January Term programs, or thesis research. Selection is based on academic performance and financial need. At the College's Athletics Award ceremony on May 11, Humphries received the Philip S. Wilder Jr. Award for Academic Distinction, which is presented to athletes and/or managers of teams who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Humphries is a member of the Hawks men's swimming and diving team.

Students earned awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3.

Lucero Gomez of Nashville, TN, recognized with the Duncan B. Smith Award for Exceptional Creativity in Theatre during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. The award is presented to a student who has produced exceptionally creative work for a theatre class or production. Recipients are selected by the theatre arts faculty and receive a seminal text in the subject.

Brady Cummings of Shoreham, NY, was presented with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. During Honors Convocation on May 3, Cummings was named a Faculty Scholar in Public Heath. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. At the College's Athletics Award ceremony on May 11, Cummings received the Philip S. Wilder Jr. Award for Academic Distinction, which is presented to athletes and/or managers of teams who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Cummings is a member of the Hawks men's soccer team.

Sam Cole of Wading River, NY, was presented with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. During Honors Convocation on May 3, Cole received the Departmental Award for Excellence in Computer and Information Science. The award recognizes students who have done outstanding work in their field. At the College's Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 11, Cole received the True Blue Award, acknowledging him as a four-year letter winner. Cole is a member of the Hawks men's swimming and diving team.

Faith Weaver of Clay, NY, was presented with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. Weaver was named a Faculty Scholar in Accounting during Honors Convocation on May 3. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. During the College's Athletics Award Ceremony on May 11, Weaver received the Philip S. Wilder Jr. Award for Academic Distinction, which is presented to athletes and/or managers of teams who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Weaver is a member of the Hawks women's field hockey team.

Gabriel Valenzuela of New York, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. Valenzuela was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Art History. A fellow is selected by the faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit. Valenzuela also received the Franz Boas Award in Anthropology. It is presented to a graduating senior based on exemplary performance and service to the Anthropology Department. Additionally, Valenzuela was given the Semenenko Clark Award for Outstanding Senior Thesis Presentation. The award was established by Christine Semenenko to promote excellence in the Department of Art and Art History. Funds support students as they excel in their chosen area.

Joshua Worrell of White Plains, NY, was presented with the Socratic Award during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. The award was instituted in 2001 by the Hartwick College Philosophy Department. It recognizes first-and second-year students who, in the judgment of the department, have demonstrated notable promise in textual comprehension and analysis, cogent written and oral arguments, and openness to constructive criticism.

Tianna Wyskowski of Vestal, NY, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Anthropology during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Fellows are selected by the faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. They serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Allison Villalobos of Poughkeepsie, NY, was awarded a John Hartwick Scholarship (JCH), the highest distinction Hartwick can confer, during the College's Honor's Convocation on May 3. Established by the Hartwick College Board of Trustees in 1967 on the recommendation of then-president Frederick M. Binder, the award is given to rising seniors nominated by the faculty of their major departments and based on academic achievement, leadership and character. Students nominated to compete for the JCH Scholarship are named Faculty Scholars. From among the Faculty Scholars, six are selected by the College's Scholarship Awards Committee to receive the JCH Scholarships. Beginning in 1997, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the scholarship, each JCH Scholar receives a medallion, which is to be worn at commencement and other appropriate academic occasions. The names of this year's JCH scholars will join those of the 299 previous winners on a plaque located in the foyer of Hartwick's Stevens-German Library. In addition, each JCH Scholar receives a substantial tuition grant and an honored place among those who stand for the very best of Hartwick College. Villalobos, who is pursuing studies in nursing, was named Faculty Scholar in Nursing. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty of their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership, and character. Additionally, Villalobos was awarded the Edith M. Lacey Memorial Nursing Scholarship, established to memorialize Miss Edith M. Lacey, founder of the nursing program at Hartwick and its director for nearly 18 years. It provides a scholarship to a junior nursing student with demonstrated academic achievement and abilities, promise as a future nurse, personal deportment and other outstanding characteristics.

Gianny Ramos-Maya of Evans Mills, NY, was awarded a John Hartwick Scholarship (JCH), the highest distinction Hartwick can confer, during the College's Honor's Convocation on May 3. Established by the Hartwick College Board of Trustees in 1967 on the recommendation of then-president Frederick M. Binder, the award is given to rising seniors nominated by the faculty of their major departments and based on academic achievement, leadership and character. Students nominated to compete for the JCH Scholarship are named Faculty Scholars. From among the Faculty Scholars, six are selected by the College's Scholarship Awards Committee to receive the JCH Scholarships. Beginning in 1997, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the scholarship, each JCH Scholar receives a medallion, which is to be worn at commencement and other appropriate academic occasions. The names of this year's JCH scholars will join those of the 299 previous winners on a plaque located in the foyer of Hartwick's Stevens-German Library. In addition, each JCH Scholar receives a substantial tuition grant and an honored place among those who stand for the very best of Hartwick College. Ramos-Maya was named Faculty Scholar in Medical Technology. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty of their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership, and character. Additionally, Ramos-Maya was awarded the Albert H. Ubert Scholarship, established to provide an award to a student associated with an active campus ministry program demonstrating financial need, scholarship, and leadership.

Sara VanValkenburg of Oneonta, NY, was named a Faculty Scholar in Creative Writing during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character.

Alyssa Schaeffer of Rochester, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Schaeffer was named a Faculty Scholar in Geological & Environmental Sciences. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. Schaeffer was also presented with an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellowship in Geological & Environmental Sciences. A fellow is selected by Hartwick faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Victoria Spina of Worcester, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Spina was named a Faculty Scholar in Business Administration. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. Spina was also presented with the Rob Jordan Memorial Scholarship. Established by fraternity members in memory of their brother, the scholarship is awarded to a rising junior demonstrating promise of success in the field of photography and a passion for the medium.

Aniyah Stephen of Brooklyn, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Stephen was awarded the Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk Endowed Scholarship, established in his honor by former student John C. Doolittle. The scholarship is awarded to a continuing mathematics major for outstanding academic achievement and professional promise in mathematics or a mathematics-related career. Stephen also received the Mathematics Association of America Membership Award, which is given to junior or senior mathematics majors for high academic achievement and a high degree of professional promise in a mathematics-related career.

Madeline Pressnall of Rouses Point, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Pressnall received the Arkell Hall Foundation Award in Art & Art History. The award is given to outstanding students who have consistently contributed to the Department of Art & Art History. Pressnall was also presented with the Semenenko Clark Award for Outstanding Junior Art History Paper. The award was established by Christine Semenenko to promote excellence in the Department of Art and Art History. Funds support students as they excel in their chosen area.

Alyssa Schaeffer of Rochester, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Schaeffer was named a Faculty Scholar in Geological & Environmental Sciences. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. Schaeffer was also presented with an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellowship in Geological & Environmental Sciences. A fellow is selected by Hartwick faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Jacob Keyes of Clifton Park, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Keyes was named a Faculty Scholar in Environment, Sustainability and Society; and a Faculty Scholar in History. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character.

Sofia Escobar of Wantagh, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Escobar won the Anna Sonder Prize of the Academy of American Poets. Otto Sonder, late professor emeritus of sociology, endowed a prize in 1978 for the best poem written by a student at Hartwick College, to be awarded annually by the College under the auspices of the Academy of American Poets (AAP) in New York City. Hartwick College is a permanent member of AAP, which was founded in 1934 and is the largest organization in the country dedicated to advancing the art of poetry. To fulfill this mission, the academy administers a wide variety of programs, including the college prize program, which includes Hartwick College's Anna Sonder Prize. The prize honors the memory of Otto Sonder's mother, who died in 1978. Escobar was also recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Creative Writing. A fellow is selected by Hartwick faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Paige Eaton of East Rochester, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. Eaton received the Anna Sonder Prize of the Academy of American Poets - Honorable Mention. Otto Sonder, late professor emeritus of sociology, endowed a prize in 1978 for the best poem written by a student at Hartwick College, to be awarded annually by the College under the auspices of the Academy of American Poets (AAP) in New York City. Hartwick College is a permanent member of AAP, which was founded in 1934 and is the largest organization in the country dedicated to advancing the art of poetry. To fulfill this mission, the academy administers a wide variety of programs, including the college prize program, which includes Hartwick College's Anna Sonder Prize. The prize honors the memory of Otto Sonder's mother, who died in 1978. Eaton was also presented with the Sigma Alpha Iota Music Award (Scholastic), which is given to the senior music major with the highest scholastic average.

Roselyn DuMerville of Brooklyn, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. DuMerville was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Actuarial Math. Additionally, DuMerville was awarded the Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellowship in Economics. Fellows are selected by the faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. They serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Michael Demarais of Moriah, NY, was awarded a John Hartwick Scholarship (JCH), the highest distinction Hartwick can confer, during the College's Honor's Convocation on May 3. Established by the Hartwick College Board of Trustees in 1967 on the recommendation of then-president, Frederick M. Binder, the award is given to rising seniors nominated by the faculty of their major departments and based on academic achievement, leadership and character. Students nominated to compete for the JCH Scholarship are named Faculty Scholars. From among the Faculty Scholars, six are selected by the College's Scholarship Awards Committee to receive the JCH Scholarships. Beginning in 1997, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the scholarship, each JCH Scholar receives a medallion, which is to be worn at commencement and other appropriate academic occasions. The names of this year's JCH scholars will join those of the 299 previous winners on a plaque located in the foyer of Hartwick's Stevens-German Library. In addition, each JCH Scholar receives a substantial tuition grant and an honored place among those who stand for the very best of Hartwick College. Demarais, who is pursuing studies in biochemistry, was named Faculty Scholar in Chemistry. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty of their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership, and character. Additionally, Demarais was given the Dr. Elizabeth V. Lamphere Scholarship. Established by Dr. Elizabeth V. Lamphere through her estate for a junior chemistry major with an academic average of not less than 3.5, who is active in the Langmuir Chemical Society, aka Chem Club. Dr. Lamphere was the retired chair of the Science Department at the Norwich City School System. During her teaching career, Ms. Lamphere taught at both the high school and college levels. Demarais was also recognized during the College's Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 11. He received the Philip S. Wilder Jr. Award for Academic Distinction, which is presented to athletes and/or managers of teams who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Demarais is a member of the Hartwick Hawks football team.

Lauren Carey of Queensbury, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. Carey was given the Joan B. Gratz Prize in English, which goes to a rising junior majoring in English whose strong academic record and enthusiasm for the study of literature point to graduate work in English and a career as a highly successful teacher of English. Joan B. Gratz was a senior professor of English at Hartwick; the prize recognizes her 32 years of dedicated teaching. Carey also received the John Dewey Award, which is given to an outstanding student who best exemplifies the philosophies and goals of the Education Department.

Samantha Caceres of Lynnbrook, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. Caceres was awarded the Edith M. Lacey Memorial Nursing Scholarship, which was established to memorialize Miss Edith M. Lacey, founder of the nursing program at Hartwick and its director for nearly 18 years. It provides a scholarship to a junior nursing student with demonstrated academic achievement and abilities, promise as a future nurse, personal deportment and other outstanding characteristics. Caceres also received the Grace Jones Spain Scholarship, which was established as a memorial by her daughter, Joann S. Rasmussen. Mrs. Spain was a pioneer in nursing and an advocate for improved healthcare who dedicated much of her professional life to the settlement houses of New York City. The scholarship is awarded to a junior nursing or health professional major demonstrating academic achievement and financial need. Hartwick has over 80 years of experience preparing nurses at the baccalaureate level. The broad liberal arts and sciences education that complements Hartwick's nursing program provides the communication, critical thinking, informed decision-making, and leadership skills the profession demands. Hartwick nurses are highly qualified, self-directed individuals who are able to thrive in both the present and a rapidly changing healthcare system of the future.

Savarrah Sojda of Clinton, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. Sojda was named a Faculty Scholar in Education, and in Sociology. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. Sojda also received the Jessie E. Jenks Endowed Scholarship, which was established by Hartwick Trustee Emerita Carol Young Woodard and awarded to a rising senior woman on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, and financial need.