Hartwick College

Timmy McQueeney '26 of Wading River, New York, received the Harry Mosher Memorial Award during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 3. A member of the men's soccer team, McQueeney was honored as the senior scholar-athlete on a men's team who best exemplifies courage, desire, humility and unselfish devotion to his team.

Colin August '26 of Garrison, New York, received the Roy Chipman Memorial Male Athlete of the Year Award during the Athletics Awards Ceremony on May 3. A member of the men's lacrosse team, August was honored as the top male athlete in the Hartwick athletic program. The award honors a student-athlete whose character and sportsmanship have made a positive impact on a team, the College and the community. In addition, August represented the Hawks in the prestigious United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III North/South All-Star Game on May 22 at Randolph-Macon College. One of just 58 Division III student-athletes selected for the annual showcase, August became Hartwick's first representative in the USILA North/South All-Star Game since 2019.

Shelby Swartz '26 of Candor, New York, received the Anna M. Meyer Female Athlete of the Year Award during the Athletics Awards Ceremony on May 3. A member of the women's volleyball team, Swartz was recognized as the top female athlete in the Hartwick athletic program. The award honors a student-athlete whose character and sportsmanship have made a positive impact on a team, the College and the community.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Amelia Williams '26 of Portmore, Jamaica, received the President's Leadership Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Emma York '26 of Schenectady, New York, received the EmpowerU Inclusive Leadership Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Connor Yarborough '27 of Oneonta, New York, received the EmpowerU Community Impact Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Silence Baggesse '27 of Carthage, New York, received the Student Experience Susan Nesbitt Newman Foundation Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Aubrey Dominy '27 of West Chazy, New York, received the Wellness and Health Promotion Heidi Tanner Peer Health Excellence Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, A'Laura Copeland '26 of Kingston, Jamaica, received the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Advocate Go-Getter Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Cas Markel '26 of Warnerville, New York, received the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Advocate Major Impact Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Trevon Barnett '26 of Enfield, Connecticut, received the Fraternity and Sorority Life Fraternity Member of the Year Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, MacKenzie Murphy '27 of Dracut, Massachusetts, received the Fraternity and Sorority Life Sorority Member of the Year Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Christian Smiley '26 of Glen Cove, New York, received the Student Success Center Resiliency Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Rishpa Baidya '26 of Barisal, Bangladesh, received the Admissions George F. Goodwin Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Samaj Barnwell '27 of Stockbridge, Georgia, received the Student Government Association Emerging Leader Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

Paige Witherbee '26 of Derry, New Hampshire, received the Richard K. Meeker Award in Creative Writing during Honors Convocation on April 29. Established in memory of the late Professor Richard K. Meeker, this award recognizes an outstanding senior majoring in Creative Writing.

Halle Wimette '26 of Fairfax, Vermont, received the H. Claude Hardy Award in Sociology during Honors Convocation on April 29. Named for the late Professor Emeritus H. Claude Hardy, this award honors outstanding seniors in sociology.

Madison Zimmerman '28 of Syracuse, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Chemistry during Honors Convocation on April 29. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

MacKenzie Wellington '28 of Watervliet, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Spanish during Honors Convocation on April 29. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit. In addition, Wellington received the John Dewey Award, which recognizes an outstanding student who best exemplifies the philosophies and goals of the Education Department.

Julia Weinschreider '28 of Williamson, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Criminal Justice during Honors Convocation on April 29. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Brody Williams '29 of Alpine, New York, received the Helen & Howard Mayer Endowed Scholarship during Honors Convocation on April 29. Established in 1991, this award provides a scholarship for an academically able and financially deserving rising sophomore from western New York.

Ashely Wheelock '29 of Ilion, New York, received the Harriet Babcock '46 Nursing Scholarship during Honors Convocation on April 29. Established by Cadet Nursing Corps graduate Harriet Babcock '46, this award is presented annually to a non-traditional nursing student who demonstrates the professional values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity and social justice in clinical practice as well as high academic achievement and financial need.

Leah Wallace '27 of Conroe, Texas, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Art during Honors Convocation on April 29. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Jackson Walker '28 of Suncook, New Hampshire, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in French during Honors Convocation on April 29. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Annika Zysik '28 of Waddington, New York, received the Outstanding First-Year Student in Biology award during Honors Convocation held on April 29. This award is given to the first-year biology student who has attained the highest cumulative average for the year.

Vaughn Wagnecz '26 of Milan, Pennsylvania, received the Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarship in Theatre during Honors Convocation on April 29. This award is presented to a Theatre Arts major who has consistently demonstrated excellence in the study of theatre and has contributed significantly to the program.

Lucille Walker '28 of Ithaca, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Political Science during Honors Convocation on April 29. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit. In addition, Walker received the Dr. Elizabeth V. Lamphere '38, H'97 Scholarship during Honors Convocation on April 29. Established through Lamphere's estate, the scholarship is awarded to a junior chemistry major with an academic average of at least 3.5, who is active in the Langmuir Chemical Society, also known as the Chem Club. Lamphere was the retired chair of the Science Department at the Norwich City School System.

Alexandra Vasquez '28 of East Meadow, New York, received the Peter D. Junemann '65 Memorial Award during Honors Convocation on April 29. Established by Dr. and Mrs. Henry R. Junemann in memory of their son, the income is to provide a scholarship to outstanding music majors.

Lizbeth Varela- Cordero '27 of Monroe, New York, was named Faculty Scholar in Nursing during Honors Convocation on April 29. Faculty 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 on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character.

Makenna Ventuleth '27 of Worcester, New York was named Faculty Scholar in Biochemistry during Honors Convocation on April 29. Faculty 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 on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. Additionally, Ventuleth received the Dr. Robert E. & Mrs. MaryAlice Mansbach Scholarship. Established in 1991 by Charles Paul '72 and Carolyn Van Eps Paul '73 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. Ventuleth also earned the Dr. Elizabeth V. Lamphere '38, H'97 Scholarship. Established through Lamphere's estate, the scholarship is awarded to a junior chemistry major with an academic average of at least 3.5, who is active in the Langmuir Chemical Society, also known as the Chem Club. Lamphere was the retired chair of the Science Department at the Norwich City School System.