Hartwick College

College Sports Communicators announced the Women's Lacrosse At-Large Academic All-District Teams on June 17 and three Hartwick Hawks received recognition. The honorees include Kristen Vaccarelli '25 of Dix Hills, N.Y., Brianna Liebro '25 of Castleton, N.Y., and Kara Anderson '25 of Collingwood, Ontario. Senior captain Kristen Vaccarelli shattered the Empire 8 career goal record and earned her fourth consecutive Empire 8 First Team All-Conference honor. She also received her third IWLCA Second Team All-Region selection. Off the field, Vaccarelli was named to the Empire 8 Spring 2024 President's List in recognition of her academic achievement. Senior defender Brianna Liebro forced 63 turnovers with an average of 3.94 per game, ranking No. 1 in the Empire 8 and No. 2 in NCAA Division III for caused turnovers per game. She was named to the Empire 8 First Team All-Conference and received the team's Most Valuable Player Award. Liebro also earned recognition for her academic excellence. Senior attacker Kara Anderson capped off a strong season with Empire 8 Second Team All-Conference honors and was recognized for her academic performance by the College. To qualify for All-District consideration, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore academically, hold at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, and participate in 90% of the team's games played.

College Sports Communicators announced the Men's Lacrosse At-Large Academic All-District Teams on June 17 and three Hartwick Hawks received recognition. The honorees include Liam Downey '25 of Blue Point, N.Y., Garrett Frost '25 of Wading River, N.Y., and Joseph Pagano '25 of Oceanside, N.Y. Senior defender Liam Downey led the Empire 8 with an average of 2.17 caused turnovers per game and recorded both his first collegiate goal and assist. He was named the team's Most Valuable Player and earned a spot on the Empire 8 All-Conference Second Team. Downey also excelled academically, earning Fall 2024 Empire 8 President's List honors. Senior midfielder Garrett Frost ranked among the top 15 in the Empire 8 in several offensive statistical categories, securing a place on the Empire 8 All-Conference Second Team. He was also named to the Fall 2024 Empire 8 President's List and received College Sports Communicators (CSC) At-Large Academic All-District honors for the second consecutive year. Senior defender Joseph Pagano posted a career-high 32 ground balls and caused a career-best 20 turnovers, ranking ninth in the Empire 8 with an average of 1.33 caused turnovers per game. His efforts earned him a spot on the Empire 8 All-Conference Third Team. Off the field, Pagano was also named to the Fall 2024 Empire 8 President's List. To qualify for All-District consideration, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore academically, hold at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, and participate in 90% of the team's games played.

Jessica Betts '25 of South Glens Falls, N.Y., and Mike Gitz '27 of Commack, N.Y., each received the M. Beal Banks Award during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 7. The award is presented to scholar-athletes who pursue excellence in their sport to the best of their ability and inspire others through their dedication and commitment.

Kristen Vaccarelli '25 of Dix Hills, N.Y., received the Anna M. Meyer Award Female Athlete of the Year during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 7. A member of the women's lacrosse team, Vaccarelli was honored as the top female athlete in the Hartwick Athletic Department, recognized for strong character and sportsmanship, and positive impact on the team, the College and the wider community.

Dante Gesamondo of Lynnfield, Mass., received the Roy Chipman Memorial Award Male Athlete of the Year during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 7. A member of the men's soccer team, Gesamondo was honored as the top male athlete in the Hartwick Athletic Department, recognized for his strong character and sportsmanship, and positive impact on his team, the College and the wider community.

Samantha Lantzy of Valatie, N.Y., received the Brunhilde I. Klinger Memorial Award for Outstanding Female Freshman Athlete during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 7. A member of the women's tennis team, Lantzy was recognized as the most outstanding first-year student-athlete on a women's team whose character and sportsmanship have had a positive contribution within the team, the College, and the wider community.

Hunter Bulich '28 of Catskill, N.Y., received the Tim O'Brien Memorial Award for Outstanding Male Freshman Athlete during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 7. A member of the men's soccer team, Bulich was recognized as the most outstanding first-year student-athlete on a men's team whose character and sportsmanship have had a positive contribution within the team, the College, and the wider community.

Staecia Silofau '25 of Kapolei, Hawaii, received the Margaret Lunn Memorial Award during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 7. A member of the women's volleyball team, Silofau was recognized as the senior scholar-athlete on a women's team who best exemplifies athletic ability, leadership and sportsmanship.

Shelby Swartz '26 of Candor, N.Y., received the Leroy "Sonny" House, Jr. Memorial Award during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 7. A member of the women's volleyball team, Swartz was honored for her strong connection to the Athletic Program, exceptional enthusiasm and dedication to Hartwick Athletics, and meaningful service to the broader Hartwick community beyond athletics.

Sebastian Knowles '25 of Plano, Texas, received the Harry Mosher Memorial Award during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 7. A member of the men's swimming and diving team, Knowles was honored as the senior scholar-athlete on a men's team who best exemplifies courage, desire, humility, and unselfish devotion to his team.

Sebastian Knowles '25 of Plano, Texas, and Kristen Vaccarelli '25 of Dix Hills, N.Y., each received the Frederick M. Binder H'85 Scholar-Athlete Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established in memory of former Hartwick College President Dr. Frederick M. Binder, the prize honors a senior male and a senior female whose four years at Hartwick reflect a consistent commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics.

Jaylene Rodriguez '26 of Orlando, Fla., received the John F. Kingston '49 Award in Theatre during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established by John Kingston '49, P'76 in memory of his son, Thomas, a scholarship goes to the student who is most deserving, as determined by the Theatre Department.

Luna Lopez '26 of Harrison, N.Y., received the Kenneth Golden Award for Outstanding Design or Technical Achievement during Honors Convocation held on April 30. The prize, a seminal text in the subject, is given to the student selected by the Theatre Arts faculty who has produced outstanding design or technical work for a Theatre Arts class or production.

Mallory Carman '25 of Greene, N.Y., received the Alice Dornet Award in Psychology during Honors Convocation held on April 30. The award was established to recognize outstanding academic achievement by students in psychology.

Amelia Williams '26 of Cooperstown, N.Y., received the Alice Dornet Award in Political Science during Honors Convocation held on April 30. The award was established to recognize outstanding academic achievement by students in political science.

Michael Schaefer '27 of Selden, N.Y., received the Outstanding First-Year Student Award in Physics during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is given to a first-year physics student for outstanding performance.

Carolina Lopez Granados '27 of Dallas, Texas, received the Socratic Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Instituted in 2001 by the Philosophy Department, the award recognizes a first- or second-year student who, in the judgment of the department, has demonstrated notable promise in textual comprehension and analysis, the ability to craft cogent written and oral arguments, and openness to constructive criticism.

Jack Magee '25 of Pittsford, N.Y., received the Omicron Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. The award is presented by the International Honor Society of Nursing to a graduating senior member of Hartwick's chapter who demonstrates excellence in scholarship, service and nursing practice.

Kendall Beadle '26 of Franklin, N.Y., received the Harriet Babcock '46 Nursing Scholarship during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established by Cadet Nursing Corps graduate Harriet Babcock '46, the annual award goes 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.

Sylvia Yates '25 of McDonough, N.Y., received the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Excellence in Clinical Practice Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This is awarded to a graduating senior nursing major in recognition of excellence in clinical nursing.

Liliana Buettner '25 of Dummerston, Vt., received the Duncan B. Smith Award for Exceptional Creativity in Theatre during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award goes to a student who has produced exceptionally creative work for a theatre class or production. Selected by the Theatre Arts faculty, the student receives a seminal text in the subject.

Emma Kargoe '28 of Leeds, N.Y., was presented with two awards during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Kargoe received the Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarship in Music, awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding musicianship and achievement in the field. Additionally, Kargoe was presented the Duncan B. Smith Award for Exceptional Creativity in Theatre. This award goes to a student who has produced exceptionally creative work for a theatre class or production. Selected by the Theatre Arts faculty, the student receives a seminal text in the subject.

Adrianna Dugan '25 of Oneonta, N.Y., received the Al Gallodoro H'05 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Performance during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established in 2008 by the Hartwick College Music Department, this award is presented in memory of musician and faculty member Al Gallodoro H'05. The recipient is selected by the Music Department and is honored as a featured performer at the Honors Convocation ceremony.

Madilynne Smith '25 of Morris, N.Y., received the Modern and Classical Languages Department Prize during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is given in recognition of outstanding work.

Jackson Walker '28 of Suncook, N.H., received The Alfred F. Massari Memorial Language Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established by family and friends in memory of Al Massari, a former professor of French at Hartwick College, the award is presented to a first-year student studying a foreign language.

Meagan Witte of Monroe, N.Y., was presented with two awards during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Witte received The Nursing Alumni Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the Alumni Association through its Nursing Committee to support a senior nursing student. Recipients are selected based on academic record, participation and potential as a member of the nursing profession. Additionally, Witte was presented The Gladys Brooks Nursing Scholarship. This award goes to a student enrolled in the Three-Year Bachelor's Degree Program or the 18-month Accelerated Program. Students are selected based on educational achievement, leadership and academic ability.

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.