Hartwick College

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.

Ava Reynolds '28 of South Glens Falls, N.Y., received the Semenenko Clark Award for Outstanding First Year Art Major during Honors Convocation held on April 30. Established by Christine Semenenko P'09 to assist with retention, this award recognizes exceptional first year students in Art.

David Allen of Jefferson, N.Y., received the Ray K. Glass Studio Fellowship during Honors Convocation held on April 30. The fellowship is awarded to a student who has mastered superior glass blowing techniques and demonstrated strong leadership skills.

Alison Halstead of Oneonta, N.Y., received the Kay WalkingStick Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is given by Professor Emeritus of Art Phil Young in honor of the celebrated contemporary Cherokee artist Kay WalkingStick. It is given to a rising senior whose work embodies consistently outstanding accomplishment in painting. Additionally, Halstead received the Vice President's Purchase Prize. The black and white painting, titled Nina, will be displayed in the Office of Academic Affairs for a year before being added to the College archives.

Delaney Blair '26 of Rochester, N.Y., received the Arkell Hall Foundation Award in Art History during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is given to outstanding students who have consistently contributed to the Department of Art and Art History.

Bailey Ernst '25 of Delhi, N.Y., received the Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is given by 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.

Ella Van Engen '25 of Hopkins, Minn., received the Arkell Hall Foundation Award in Art during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is given to outstanding students who have consistently contributed to the Department of Art and Art History.

Meagan Thornton '28 of Scarborough, Maine, received the Lewis Henry Morgan Award in Anthropology during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is presented to the first-year anthropology major who has attained the highest GPA.

Amy Piper '25 of Salem, Conn., received the Franz Boas Award in Anthropology during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award is presented to a graduating senior based on exemplary performance and service to the Anthropology Department.

Rebeka Alva '26 of East Stroudsburg, Pa., received The Barbara F. Wilder H'93 and Philip S. Wilder, Jr. H'93 Citizenship Award during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This endowment was established in 1992 in honor of Dr. Philip S. Wilder, Jr., president of Hartwick College from 1977 to 1992 and his wife, Barbara F. Wilder. This scholarship is awarded to a rising senior whose career at Hartwick exemplifies outstanding leadership, campus citizenship and strong academic performance.

Raven James '27 of Waterbury, Conn., received The Albert H. Ubert H'79 Scholarship during Honors Convocation held on April 30. This award was established to provide an award to a student associated with an active campus ministry program demonstrating financial need, scholarship and leadership.

Kezia Namakula '25 of Easton, Pa., received The Cyrus Mehri '83 Global Pluralism Fellowship during Honors Convocation held on April 30. The scholarship recognizes the importance and value of including students from the broadest range of backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences in our learning community and is awarded annually to a student with a distinctive perspective, grounded in life experience, who is committed to enriching the campus community by bringing diverse perspectives from communities within and outside the United States to Hartwick. The scholarship also includes a stipend for a faculty mentor.