Hartwick College

Quwayne Lawrence of Mount Vernon, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. At Honors Convocation held on May 3, Lawrence was awarded the Dr. James J. Elting Memorial Scholarship, established in 2013 by family and friends of Dr. Elting. The scholarship is awarded to a student with a 3.0 GPA who has demonstrated leadership in co-curricular activities and/or academics, and intends on pursuing a career or graduate study in medicine, athletics, sports medicine, physical therapy, sports management, or another area related to medicine, healthcare, or athletics, and has demonstrated financial need. Lawrence was also 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. During the College's Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 11, Lawrence 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. Lawrence is on the Hartwick Hawks men's outdoor track and field team.

Brynita Jean Haas of Red Creek, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. During Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3, Haas was presented with the Helen & Howard Mayer Endowed Scholarship. Established in 1991, the scholarship is given to an academically able and financially deserving rising sophomore from western New York. Haas also received the Chemical Rubber Company Press Chemistry Achievement Award, which is presented on the basis of student performance in general or accelerated chemistry courses. During the College's Athletics Award Ceremony on May 11, Haas 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. A member of the women's indoor and outdoor track and field teams, Haas also received the Most Valuable Player award for cross-country.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adrianna Dugan of Oneonta, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. Dugan was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Chemistry. 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. Dugan also received the Otto Steinbach Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry. Established in memory of Chemistry Professor Dr. Otto Steinbach by his wife, Grace Steinbach, Hartwick Class of 1938, and former student Elizabeth Lamphere, Class of 1938, the scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior chemistry or biochemistry major who has demonstrated high academic achievement. Additionally, Dugan was awarded the Behrend Mehrtens '47 Memorial Scholarship, which was established in memory of Dr. Behrend Mehrtens, a former professor of religion. It is given to a rising junior with demonstrated excellence in music.

Melanie Mohn of Endwell, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College'sHonors Convocation held on May 3. Mohn was named a Faculty Scholar in Art and Art History, and a Faculty Scholar in Psychology. 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. Mohn 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.

John "Jack" Mahn of Chattanooga, TN, was recognized with the Stephen L. Green American Governance Award during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. The award was established in 2012 by Stephen L. Green, Hartwick Class of 1959, to challenge students to not only strive for the best academically, but to also become informed and engaged citizens in our democracy. Awards are presented to students submitting the top research essays on a current public policy challenge. The annual contest challenges Hartwick students to write an essay that answers the prompt, "What is your assessment of the state of democracy in the United States, and what are three specific things you recommend in order to strengthen American democracy?"

Alani Waites of Chicago, IL, was recognized with the John F. Kingston Award in Theatre during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. The award provides a scholarship to the student who is most deserving, as determined by the faculty in Hartwick's Theatre Department. It was established by John Kingston, Hartwick Class of 1949, in memory of his son, Thomas, Class of 1976.

Sara Staup of Woodinville, WA, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. During the College's Honors Convocation held on May 3, Staup was awarded the Jaune Quick-To-See Smith Award. The award is given by Hartwick Professor Emeritus of Art Phil Young in honor of the renowned contemporary Flathead-Salish artist and activist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. It is given to a senior whose painting and multimedia work has been outstanding in experimentation and in visual strength. Staup was also recognized during the College's Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 11. Staup received the True Blue Award, acknowledging her as a four-year letter winner. Staup is a Hartwick Hawks women's soccer team member.

Reid Sinkinson of Telford, PA, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. During the College's Honors Convocation held on May 3, he was recognized with 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. Sinkinson 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. Sinkinson also received the True Blue Award, acknowledging him as a four-year letter winner. Sinkinson is a Hartwick Hawks men's swimming and diving team member.

Lily Sheffler-Naylor of Montrose, PA, 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.

Jaylene Rodriguez of Orlando, FL, was recognized with the Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarship in Theatre during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. The scholarship is presented to a theatre arts major who has consistently demonstrated excellence in the study of theatre and has contributed significantly to the program.

Benjamin Roden-Reynolds of Etters, PA, was recognized with the Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. It is awarded to a chemistry major with a B+ or higher GPA, and who has demonstrated outstanding performance in a two-semester organic chemistry sequence.

Katryn Pilliod of Moretown, VT, was recognized with the Edith M. Lacey Memorial Nursing Scholarship during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. The scholarship 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. 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.

Victoria Nash of Centerburg, OH, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. Nash received the Thurston J. Dox Memorial Scholarship in Music. Dr. Thurston Dox was a member of the Music Department faculty from 1960 to 1995 and director of the College Choir. The award is given annually to a music student who participates in the College Choir and whose vocal abilities best reflect the qualities Dr. Dox strove to develop in each of his students. Nash was also recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in English. 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.

Joelle Ocheltree of Libertyville, IL, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. Ocheltree was awarded the Robert E. Newnham Mathematics Scholarship, presented in memory of Dr. Newnham, an award-winning scientist, inventor and educator. The award supports a mathematics major demonstrating outstanding academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and the intent to pursue a professional career in the field of mathematics. Ocheltree also received the Dr. Robert E. Mansbach Scholarship, which was established by Charles Paul, Class of 1972 and Carolyn Van Eps Paul, Class of 1973, in honor of Dr. Robert E. Mansbach, a retired religion professor. The award is presented to a student who shows particularly outstanding growth in the spirit of liberal education. Ocheltree was also named a Faculty Scholar in Economics and Mathematics. 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.

James Lukasik of Danbury, CT, was recognized with the John & Gertrude Rohrer Award in Mathematics during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. The award is presented to members of the graduating class who have demonstrated excellence in the field of mathematics. Lukasik was also a member of the Hartwick Hawks men's swimming and diving team.

Willa Ness of York, PA, was recognized with the Lambda Alpha Award during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. The award is presented by the National Executive Council of Lambda Alpha, the National Collegiate Honor Society, to a graduating senior in honor of important contributions to the study of anthropology.

Angelle Montanaro of Summerville, SC, was recognized with the Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. The award recognizes a student who displays a significant aptitude for analytical chemistry and seeks to encourage further interest in the field.

Angelina Maselli of Burlington, CT, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. Maselli was named a Faculty Scholar in Biology 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. Maselli was also recognized during the College's Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 11. A guard on the Hartwick Hawks women's basketball team, Maselli received the Most Valuable Player award.

Sebastian Knowles of Plano, TX, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's spring recognition ceremonies. During the College's Honors Convocation held on May 3, he was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Biology. 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. Knowles 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. Knowles is a Hartwick Hawks men's swimming and diving team member.

Simi Kishore of South Plainfield, NJ, was recognized with the Lewis Henry Morgan Award in Anthropology during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. The award is presented to the first-year anthropology major who has attained the highest GPA.

Noah Hurt of West Hartford, CT, 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. Hurt, who is pursuing studies in criminal justice, was also recognized as a Faculty Scholar from whom the JCH Scholars are chosen. 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.