Hartwick College

Rheana Cameron '26 of Ogdensburg, N.Y., and Mario Rosario '25 of Walton, N.Y., each received The Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarship in Theatre during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This 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 Pauli '26 of East Greenbush, N.Y., and Madison Tobon '27 of Roxbury, N.Y., each received The Thurston J. Dox Memorial Scholarship in Music during Honors Convocation held on April 30. 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 Dox strove to develop in each of his students.

Dereck Cupernall '25 of Clayton, N.Y., and Ben Morenus '25 of Homer, N.Y., each received The John and Gertrude Rohrer Award in Mathematics during Honors Convocation held on April 30. The award is presented to members of the graduating class who have demonstrated excellence in the field of mathematics.

Oliver Forsha '27 of Loudon, N.H., was presented with two awards during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Forsha received The Robert E. Newnham '50, H'96 Mathematics Scholarship. in memory of Dr. Newnham, an award-winning scientist, inventor and educator, the scholarship supports a mathematics major demonstrating outstanding academic achievement, intellectual curiosity and the intent to pursue a professional career in the field of mathematics. Additionally, Forsha was awarded The Harry "Ed" Dorr '49 and Joan Ullman Dorr '51 Scholarship. Created through a bequest from the couple, both alumni and Hartwick grandparents, the award is given to a physics major selected by the Physics Department.

Molly Corbett '27 of Kings Park, N.Y., received the Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk Endowed Scholarship during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established in Brzenk's honor by his former student, John C. Doolittle '80, the award is presented to a continuing mathematics major for outstanding academic achievement and strong professional promise in the field of mathematics or a related career.

Michael Pastore of West Babylon, N.Y., received three awards during Honors Convocation held on April 30. He earned the Mathematics Association of America Membership Award, presented to a mathematics major for high academic achievement and strong professional promise in a mathematics-related career. Pastore was also awarded the Richard J. Kohlmeyer and Edward Rayher Award, established in memory of two former Hartwick mathematics faculty members. It recognizes a mathematics major who has done outstanding work in the field. Additionally, he received the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Membership Award, which includes a yearlong membership in the Council and is awarded to a student showing exceptional promise in mathematics education.

Chloe Bartholomew of Gansevoort, N.Y., received two awards during Honors Convocation held on April 30. She was presented with the Dornburgh Memorial Award in History, established in memory of Edmund Leigh Dornburgh Jr., a former student assistant in the History Department. The award honors the student with the highest academic average in the department. Bartholomew also received the Elizabeth S. Hoopes Memorial Award, which recognizes a history major with an excellent academic record who is planning a career in teaching.

Kedreonna Howard '27 of Syracuse, N.Y., received the Joan B. Gratz Prize in English during Honors Convocation held on April 30. The award 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. Gratz was a Senior Professor of English at Hartwick; the prize recognizes her 32 years of dedicated teaching.

Alaiysia Bonet-King '25 of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., received The Excellence in Education Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to teacher preparation.

Trinity Thornton '27 of Sherburne, N.Y., received the John Dewey Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is given to an outstanding student who best exemplifies the philosophies and goals of the Education Department.

Jenna Scribner '25 of Wells, N.Y., received The Richard K. Meeker Award in English during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established in memory of the late Professor Richard K. Meeker, this award recognizes an outstanding senior majoring in English.

Joseph Lester '25 of King Ferry, N.Y., was presented with two awards during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Lester received the Alice Dornet Award in Economics. The award was established to recognize outstanding academic achievement by students in economics. Additionally, Lester was awarded The Richard K. Meeker Award in Creative Writing. Established in memory of the late Professor Richard K. Meeker, this award recognizes an outstanding senior majoring in Creative Writing.

Aiden Fatta '27 of Dundee, N.Y., received The Departmental Award for Excellence in Computer and Information Science during Honors Convocation held on April 30. The award recognized Fatta for outstanding work in the field.

Ty Crowley '26 of Wallkill, N.Y., received The Departmental Award for Excellence in Computer and Information Science during Honors Convocation held on April 30. The award recognized Crowley for outstanding work in the field.

Emmy Sema '25 of Upper Marlboro Md., was presented with two awards during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Sema was awarded The Diener Fellowship. Established by the Department of Computer and Information Sciences in honor of Dr. David Diener, professor of mathematics from 1968 to 2000, this fellowship recognizes a rising junior on the basis of high academic achievement in either computer or information science. Additionally, Sema received The Departmental Award for Excellence in Computer and Information Science, given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding work in the field.

Katelyn Sanzone '25 of Manlius, N.Y., received the Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry during Honors Convocation held on April 30. A top graduating senior chemistry student who has demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry based on a combination of research experience, coursework and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry.

Mahdi Behniaye of Hannibal, Mo., received the Dr. Elizabeth V. Lamphere '38, H'97 Scholarship during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established through Lamphere's estate, the scholarship is awarded to a junior chemistry major with a GPA of at least 3.5 who is active in the Langmuir Chemical Society, also known as the Chem Club.

Olivia Cable of Kingston, N.Y., received the Dr. Elizabeth V. Lamphere '38, H'97 Scholarship during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established through Lamphere's estate, the scholarship is awarded to a junior chemistry major with a GPA of at least 3.5 who is active in the Langmuir Chemical Society, also known as the Chem Club.

Sean McInnis '25 of Bridgewater, Mass., received the American Institute of Chemists Student Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. The award is presented to a top graduating senior chemistry student who has a demonstrated record of leadership ability, character, scholastic achievement and advancement potential in the chemical professions.

Jonathan Bunnell '25 of Exeter, N.H., received the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Award for Superior Scholarship in Taxation during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is based upon the nomination of the accounting faculty.

Carolyn Ogonowski '25 of Rock Tavern, N.Y., received the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Award for Superior Scholarship in Auditing during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is based upon the nomination of the accounting faculty.

Stella Giustino '25 of Monroe Township, N.J., received the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Award for Superior Scholarship in Accounting during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is based upon the nomination of the accounting faculty.

Pablo Gutierrez '25 of Cliffside Park, N.J., received the Linda S. French '85 Memorial Award in Business Administration during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established in 1986 by the members of the Economics and Business Administration faculty in memory of Linda S. French '85, this award is made to a graduating senior major who has been a leader in the department.

Chelsea Kotey '25 of Accra, Ghana, received The Tammy Linsner '89 Memorial Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is presented to a pre-med senior with a GPA of 3.6 or higher who has shown commitment, motivation, involvement, and leadership within the Hartwick community.

Alyssa Poje '28 of Otego, N.Y., received The General Chemistry Achievement Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is presented on the basis of student performance in Chemistry 107 and 108, or in Chemistry 109.

Millicent Caldon '28 of Gilmanton, N.H., was presented with two awards during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Caldon was awarded the Outstanding First-Year Student in Biology. This award is given to the first-year biology student who has attained the highest cumulative average for the year. Additionally, Caldon received The General Chemistry Achievement Award. This is presented on the basis of student performance in Chemistry 107 and 108, or in Chemistry 109.

Meer Singh '28 of Oneonta, N.Y., was named winner of the Anna Sonder Prize of the Academy of American Poets during Honors Convocation on April 30. Brynn Illies '25 of Watertown, Minn., received Honorable Mention. The prize was established in 1978 by the late Otto Sonder, professor emeritus of sociology, to recognize the best poem written by a Hartwick College student. It is awarded annually under the auspices of the Academy of American Poets in New York City, and honors the memory of Sonder's mother, Anna, who died that same year.

Andrew Daisernia '26 of Catskill, N.Y., received the Beta Beta Beta Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is given for academic achievement and stimulation of interest in the biological sciences.

Berkleigh Bordeleau '27 of Brasher Falls, N.Y., received the Rob Jordan '98 Memorial Scholarship during Honors Convocation held on April 30. 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.

Makenzie Zwick of Penfield, N.Y., received the Semenenko Clark Award for Outstanding Senior Thesis Presentation during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established by Christine Semenenko P'09 to promote excellence in the Department of Art and Art History, funds support students as they excel in their chosen area.