Hartwick College

Meghan Harrington '27 of Oneonta, New York, received the Alfred F. Massari Memorial Language Award during Honors Convocation on April 29. 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.

Brynita Haas '26 of Red Creek, New York, was presented with the Frederick M. Binder H'85 Scholar-Athlete Award during Honors Convocation on April 29. Established in memory of former Hartwick College president Dr. Frederick M. Binder, this prize is given to a senior whose four years at Hartwick are a cumulative reflection of excellence in both scholarship and athletics.

Steven Grossman '27 of Magnolia, Delaware received the John Clemens Scholarship for Study in Business during Honors Convocation on April 29. Established by alumni, friends, family and colleagues of Professor Emeritus John Clemens, the Scholarship is awarded annually to a rising senior with financial need, demonstrated leadership and a GPA of 3.5 or higher in both business administration and overall.

Benjamin Gollis-Pedelaborde '28 of Florence, Massachusetts, received the President Margaret L. Drugovich P'12 Award for Personal Courage during Honors Convocation on April 29. Established by Elizabeth Steele P'12, the award is presented to a qualified rising sophomore, junior, or senior Hartwick College student with demonstrated financial need who has faced adversity and is persevering.

Madison Griffith '29 of Oneonta, New York, received the Semenenko Clark Award for Outstanding First Year Art Major during Honors Convocation on April 29. This award was established by Christine Semenenko P'09 to assist with retention and recognition of exceptional first year students in Art.

Max Gollhofer '27 of Bolton Landing, New York, was named Faculty Scholar in History 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. At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Gollhofer was recognized as the Student Success Center's Outstanding Mentor. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

Samantha Garback '28 of Tully, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Nursing during the College's 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.

Liam Gallagher '27 of Monroe, New York, was named Faculty Scholar in Criminal Justice and Faculty Scholar in Cybersecurity 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.

Michael Gitz '27 of Commack, New York, was named Faculty Scholar in Biology 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.

Jackson Frame '26 of Ballston Lake, New York, received the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Award for Superior Scholarship in Accounting during Honors Convocation on April 29. This award is based upon the nomination of the accounting faculty.

Jillian Ferrie '26 of Middle Grove, New York, was presented with the SOAR Award during the Hartwick Hawks Athletic Awards Banquet on May 3. Ferrie, a member of the women's tennis team, was named the inaugural recipient of the award for consistently embodying the core values of Strive, Overcome, Achieve and Resilience through perseverance, leadership and dedication both on and off the court.

Yoleydi Figuereo Pineda '26 of Dover, New Jersey, received the Beta Beta Beta Award during Honors Convocation on April 29. This is given for academic achievement and stimulation of interest in the biological sciences.

Savannah Evans '27 of Pleasant Hill, California, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Public Health during the College's 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.

Jillian Ferrie '26 of Middle Grove, New York, was named Faculty Scholar in Environment, Sustainability and Society 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.

Aiden Fatta '27 of Dundee, New York, was named Faculty Scholar in Computer Science during the College's 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.

Dylan Dwyer '26 of Chester, New York, received The Tammy Linsner '89 Memorial Award during Honors Convocation on April 29. 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. In addition, Dwyer was presented with the Frederick M. Binder H'85 Scholar-Athlete Award. Established in memory of former Hartwick College president Dr. Frederick M. Binder, this prize is given to a senior whose four years at Hartwick are a cumulative reflection of excellence in both scholarship and athletics. Dwyer also received the Lynn S. Kanter Memorial Award. Established by Dr. Robert J. Kanter '66, the award recognizes a student who has demonstrated a commitment to their chosen field through outstanding achievement, as recognized by a committee of faculty and staff, while also demonstrating the integration of the liberal arts into their education and life goals.

Macy Durkin '27 of Syracuse, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Business Administration during the College's Honors Convocation held 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.

Aidan Dugan '27 of Oneonta, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Creative Writing during the College's Honors Convocation held 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.

Logan Doolen '27 of Frankfort, New York, was presented with two awards during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 29. Doolen was awarded a Ray K. Glass Studio Fellowship, given to a student who demonstrates exceptional glassblowing techniques and strong leadership skills. Additionally, Doolen was presented The Keith A. Youngman '05 Award in Economics. Established by Gerald and Candace Youngman P'05 in memory of their son, the award goes to a rising junior or senior economics major for an off-campus internship or J Term experience. The recipient is selected by the economics faculty based on his or her demonstration of strong morals, an established work ethic, an enterprising spirit, engagement with the Hartwick College community and the community at large, and support for his or her fellow students and the faculty of the department.

Ruby Divris '27 of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, was named Faculty Scholar in Criminal Justice during the College's 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.

Oiram L. Duenas-Valles '27 of El Paso, Texas, received The Barbara F. Wilder H'93 and Philip S. Wilder, Jr. H'93 Citizenship Award during Honors Convocation held on April 29. 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. At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Duenas-Valles was recognized with the Harry Bradshaw Matthews Belonging Center Champion of Social Justice award and the Student Experience Robert Houghton '76 Memorial Scholarship. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

Lily Dempsey '28 of Scotia, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Accounting during the College's Honors Convocation held 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.

Kamogelo De Almeida '28 of Eros Park Windhoek, Namibia, received the Albert H. Ubert H'79 Scholarship during Honors Convocation on April 29. This award was established to provide an award to a student associated with an active campus ministry program demonstrating financial need, scholarship and leadership.

Malia Dake '27 of Fort Edward, New York, was named Faculty Scholar in Psychology during the College's 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.

Ethan Dabrowski Webster '29 of Galway, New York, was awarded the Dr. James Elting H'13 Memorial Scholarship during the College's Honors Convocation on April 29. Established in 2013 by family and friends of Dr. Elting, the scholarship is awarded to two students with a 3.0 GPA, demonstrating leadership in co-curricular activities and/or academics, and intending to pursue a career or graduate study in medicine, athletics, sports medicine, physical therapy, sports management, or another area related to medicine, healthcare, or athletics, and demonstrating financial need.

Brianna Cummings '28 of Schenectady, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Environment, Sustainability and Society during the College's Honors Convocation held 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.

Tessa Cox '28 of Poughkeepsie, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Education during the College's Honors Convocation held 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.

Molly Corbett '27 of Kings Park, New York, was named Faculty Scholar in Physics during the College's 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. In addition, Corbett was awarded the Robert E. Newnham '50, H'96 Mathematics Scholarship. Established 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.

Cooper Cohen '28 of Delhi, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Sociology during the College's Honors Convocation held 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.

Kyra F. Cornelia '27 of Cherry Valley, New York, was named Faculty Scholar in Art during the College's 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. Cornelia also received the Kay WalkingStick Award. Established by Professor Emeritus of Art Phil Young in honor of the celebrated contemporary Cherokee artist Kay WalkingStick, this award recognizes a rising senior whose work embodies consistently outstanding accomplishment in painting. In addition, Cornelia was awarded the Semenenko Clark Award for Outstanding Junior Art History Paper. 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.