Students Honored with Academic Prizes, Fellowships, Scholarships

The Office of Academic Affairs and Office of Student Affairs hosted a reception honoring students who have been awarded academic prizes, fellowships and scholarships on May 8 in Daniel Family Commons. The awards and award recipients are:

GEORGE H. ACHESON AND GRASS FOUNDATION PRIZE IN NEUROSCIENCE

Established in 1992 by a gift from the Grass Foundation, this prize is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate in the Neuroscience and Behavior Program who demonstrates excellence in the program and who also shows promise for future contributions in the field of neuroscience.

Nicholas Woods ’13

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ANALYTICAL AWARD

Awarded for excellence in analytical chemistry.

Andras Sagi ’14

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY CONNECTICUT VALLEY SECTION AWARD

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Sarah Hensiek ’13

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY.

Awarded to a senior who has displayed a significant aptitude for organic chemistry

Ging-ji Wang ’13

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTS AWARD

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Sarah Shackleton ’13

AYRES PRIZE

The gift of Daniel Ayres, Class of 1842, to the first-year student who attains the highest academic standing in the first semester.

Abhisit Jiranaphawiboon ’16

BERTMAN PRIZE

Established in memory of Bernard T. Bertman, associate professor of physics, by gifts from his colleagues, family, and friends, in 1970. Awarded to a senior majoring in physics who displays a particularly resourceful and creative approach to physics research.

Guy Geyer ’13

BLANKENAGEL PRIZE

Income from the John C. Blankenagel Fund, established in 1970, awarded at the discretion of the Department of German studies to enrich educational offerings in the area of humanistic studies, or to assist a superior student in completing a project in German studies.

Mari Jarris ’14

BOYLAN AWARD

Given by Jennifer Boylan in honor of her classmate, Annie Sonnenblick, the award recognizes an outstanding piece of creative nonfiction, journalistic work, or writing for general readers.

Julia Conrad ’14 (Honorable Mention)
Scott Farmer ’13 (Honorable Mention)
Charlotte Hauser ’13
Kyra Sutton ’13

BRADLEY PRIZE

The gift of Stanley David Wilson, Class of 1909, in memory of Professor Walker Parke Bradley, to the senior or junior who excels in chemistry and particularly in special original work.

Ging-ji Wang ’13

BRIDGE BUILDER AWARD

Awarded to a student and student group who have succeeded in strengthening the relationship between Wesleyan and the greater Middletown community.

Ari Ebstein ’16
WESU–88.1

BRIGGS PRIZE

Established in 1900 by the gift of James E. Briggs, to the student who has done the most effective work in intercollegiate debating.

Emily Sannini ’14
Dylan-Alex Turmeque-Lamont ’13

CHRISTOPHER BRODIGAN FUND AWARD

Established in memory of Christopher Brodigan, a Wesleyan student who died in an accident in his frosh year. The Fund pays tribute to Christopher’s deep interest in Africa and to the public service he provided through teaching in Botswana prior to entering Wesleyan. Awarded to graduating seniors and recent graduates who plan to pursue public service or research in Africa.

Alexandra Galef ’13
Chloe Lalonde ’13
Immanuel Lokwei 2012

ERNESS BRODY PRIZE

Established in 2002 by Ann duCille in honor of Professor Erness Bright Brody, former chair of the African American Studies Program. Awarded annually to a senior African American Studies Program major for excellence in written expression.

Jessica Samuel ’13

BRUNER FRESHMAN IMPROVEMENT PRIZE

The gift of William Evans Bruner, Class of 1888, to the student whose second-semester first-year record shows the greatest relative improvement over that of the first semester.

Davion Wilson ’15

BUTLER PRIZE

The Butler Prize, established in 1991 in honor of retiring colleague Jeffrey D. Butler, is awarded for the best Honors thesis in African, Asian or Latin American History.

Aria Danaparamita ’13

BUTTERFIELD PRIZE

Established by the Class of 1967 and awarded to the graduating senior who has exemplified those qualities of character, leadership, intellectual commitment and concern for the Wesleyan community shown by Victor Lloyd Butterfield, 11th president of the University.

James Gardner ’13
Dorisol Inoa ’13

CAMP PRIZE

Established in 1905 by the Board of Trustees in memory of Samuel T. Camp, trustee 1880-1903. Awarded for excellence in English literature.

Jessica Jordan ’13
Mary Vallo ’13
Alex Wilkinson ’13

NANCY CAMPBELL/NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Established by friends and admirers in honor of Nancy Campbell, wife of former Wesleyan University President Colin Campbell, in recognition of her national leadership in historic preservation, and awarded to rising juniors or rising seniors.

Aria Danaparamita ’13

FRANK CAPRA PRIZE

Established in 1983 to honor Frank Capra, Hon. 1981, the great American film director whose collected papers are in the Wesleyan Cinema Archives. Best film to exemplify Capra’s skill in telling a human story that contains both humor and pathos.

Augustin Vita ’13

CARDINAL CREST AWARD

Awarded to the member of the WSA who has given honor to his/her post on the WSA or one of its committees through his/her leadership, and has selflessly served the greater interest of the Wesleyan student body.

Arya Alizadeh ’13

CHADBOURNE PRIZE

The gift of George Storrs Chadbourne, Class of 1858, to that member of the first-year class outstanding in character, conduct, and scholarship.

Claire Wright ’16

CLARK FELLOWSHIP

Established in memory of John Blanchard Clark by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Clark of Pittsford, New York; his sister, Catherine; relatives; and friends. Awarded annually to a qualified graduating senior of Wesleyan University for graduate study in a school of medicine. Recipients are judged by members of the Health Professions Panel on their potential for outstanding achievement and for their promise of community leadership and public-spirited citizenship and for their scholastic record at Wesleyan.

Katherine Marcus ’13

CLEE SCHOLARSHIP

Established by friends and associates of Gilbert Harrison Clee, Class of 1935, late president of the Board of Trustees. Awarded annually to a member of the junior class, who will remain a Clee Scholar throughout his or her junior and senior years, who will have demonstrated high standards of leadership, a deep commitment to Wesleyan University, an interest in the broad implications of multinational business enterprises, a sensitivity to the need for a creative balance between the public and private sectors, and an intention to pursue a career in business. A specific objective will be to select individuals who exemplify the qualities that characterized Gilbert Harrison Clee as a humane person and as a leader.

Brian Renfree ’14

DR. NEIL CLENDENINN PRIZE

Established in 1991 by George Thornton, Class of 1991 and David Derryck, Class of 1993, for the African American student who has achieved academic excellence in biology and/or molecular biology and biochemistry. This student must have completed his or her sophomore year and in that time have exemplified those qualities of character, leadership, and concern for the Wesleyan community as shown by Dr. Neil Clendeninn, Class of 1971.

Genelle Faulkner ’13
Fritzlaine Roche ’13

COLE PRIZE

Established through the gift of George Henry Walker, Class of 1981, in the memory of Charles Edward Cole. Awarded to the first-year student who shows the greatest ability in fiction or nonfiction writing.

Claire O’Connell ’16

CONDIL AWARD

Given in memory of Caroline Condil, Class of 1992, and is awarded to a worthy East Asian Studies major, preferably a sophomore or junior, for study in China.

Julia Baez Valentin ’14

CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Established in 1993 by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education to promote community service leadership and activities by students at Connecticut’s institutions of higher education. This award recognizes outstanding student contributions to the promotion of community service through projects that increase student participation in their college community and projects that develop a unique approach to effective community service.

Anike Arni ’13
James Hall ’15
Chloe Holden ’15
Evan Okun ’13

HERBERT LEE CONNELLY PRIZE

Given in 1980 by Mabel Wells Connelly in the name of her husband, member of the Class of 1909, and alumni secretary, 1924-56. Supplemented by friends, relatives, and sons Hugh Wells and Theodore Sample, Class of 1948, the fund provides income to be awarded annually to a deserving undergraduate who demonstrates an interest in English literature and an unusual ability in nonfiction writing.

Julia Conrad ’14 (Honorable Mention)
Scott Farmer ’13 (Honorable Mention)
Natalie Fine ’13
Ross Gormley ’13
Catherine Taibi ’13 (Honorable Mention)
Mary Vallo ’13
Kate Weiner ’15 (Honorable Mention)
Emily Weitzman ’14 (Honorable Mention)
Lily Zucker ’14 (Honorable Mention)

CRC AWARD

Awarded to an outstanding first-year chemistry student, based on grades in organic chemistry over the interval of the current academic year.

Yael Davidov ’16
Matthew Prezioso ’15

DAVENPORT PRIZE

Established in 1948 by the gift of Ernest W. Davenport in honor of his brother, Frederick Morgan Davenport, Class of 1889, for excellence shown by seniors in the field of government and politics.

Sarah Cassel ’13
Nicolas Cavallo ’13
Alexandra Ellerbeck ’13
Corey Guilmette ’13

DORCHESTER PRIZE

Established through the gift of Daniel Dorchester IV, Class of 1874. Awarded for the best thesis submitted to the English Department.

Victoria Barron ’13

W.E.B. DUBOIS PRIZE

Awarded annually for academic excellence to a student majoring in African American studies.

Taylor Morales ’13

DUTCHER PRIZE

Established by gift of Arthur A. Vanderbilt, Class of 1910, in honor of Professor George Matthew Dutcher, for highest excellence in the Department of History.

Kyle Chapman ’13
Aria Danaparamita ’13

KEVIN ECHART MEMORIAL BOOK PRIZE

Awarded to the graduating College of Letters senior who best exemplifies the intellectual curiosity and range, the pleasure in colloquy, the capacity for admiration and skepticism, and the moral seriousness and love of books that we honored in our late colleague Kevin Echart and seek to foster in the students of the College of Letters.

Piers Gelly ’13

EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAM AWARD

Awarded to the coordinator(s) of an exceptional program, cultural event, speaker or production that has had positive campus-wide impact.

WesQuisqueya for the Dominican Student Conference

WILLIAM FIRSHEIN PRIZE

Awarded to the graduating MB&B student who has contributed the most to the interests and character of the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Department.

Cassie Liu ’13

FIRST-YEAR LEADERSHIP AWARD

Awarded to a first-year student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership or involvement in the Wesleyan community.

Claire Wright ’16

SUSAN FRAZER PRIZE

Awarded annually to the student (or students) who has done the most distinguished work in the elementary and intermediate French language sequence.

Jamie Ember ’16
Qingyi Pan ’16
Hannah Ryan ’16
Giselle Torres ’16

FREEMAN PRIZE

Established in 1975 by Mansfield Freeman, Class of 1916. Awarded annually to a senior for excellence in East Asian studies.

Gavin Swee ’13

FRENCH GOVERNMENT TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP

One-year assistantship for teaching English at a lycee in France, administered by the Institute for International Education (New York).

Alexa Chiappetta ’13
Christina Ermilio ’13
Elita Irving ’13
Adam Isaacson ’13
Hanna Meltz ’13
Kyra Sutton ’13

FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIP

These grants are funded by the United States government under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act) and by many foreign countries. The grants, administered by the Institute for International Education, provide for one year of study at a university abroad.

Victoria Barron ’13
Andrew Colwell GRAD
Rachel Cross 2012
Judy Her ’13
Cristine Khan ’13
Maria Meara-Bainbridge ’13
Nathan Shane ’13
Benjamin Soloway ’13

GAY, LESBIAN, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES PRIZE

Donated by the Wesleyan Gay and Lesbian Alumni Association (GALA), this prize is awarded annually to that undergraduate who has done the best research and writing on a subject in gay, lesbian, and sexuality studies.

Sarah Lamming ’13
Agueda Ortega ’13

GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SERVICE FELLOWSHIP

At least one fellowship per year for study at a university in the Federal Republic of Germany is given to Wesleyan in honor of the Sesquicentennial. The German Academic Exchange Service is a private, self-governing organization of the German universities, which promotes international exchange among institutions of higher learning.

Elena Georgieva ’13

GERMAN PEDAGOGICAL EXCHANGE SERVICE ASSISTANTSHIP/FULBRIGHT GRANT

A one year teaching apprenticeship in Germany.

Shemuel Garber ’13
May Lee Watase ’13

GIFFIN PRIZE

Established in 1912 by a gift of Mrs. Charles Mortimer Giffin, in memory of her husband, an honorary graduate of the Class of 1875. Awarded for excellence in the Department of Religion.

Emily Kianka ’13
Clare McGranahan ’13

GRAHAM PRIZE

The gift of James Chandler Graham, Class of 1890, awarded to a member of the graduating class for excellence in natural science.

Katherine Marcus ’13
Rebecca Vaadia ’13
Mary Vallo ’13
Kaitlin Zelman ’13

JAMES T. GUTMANN FIELD STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2007 by Lisette Cooper ’81, to honor her former professor and mentor, Prof. James T. Gutmann. Awarded to an especially promising major in Earth & Environmental Sciences to support geologic field research expected to lead to a senior honors thesis.

Natchanan Doungkaew ’14

HALLOWELL PRIZE

Established by friends and associates of Burton C. Hallowell, Class of 1936, former professor of economics and executive vice president of the University. Awarded annually to an outstanding senior in the study of social science, as determined by the governing board of the Public Affairs Center.

Justin Pottle ’13

SARAH HANNAH PRIZE

Offered in memory of Sarah Hannah, class of 1988, in association with the Academy of American Poets and awarded for an outstanding poem.

Nicholas Joseph ’13
Kayla Stoler ’14

HAWK PRIZE

The gift of Philip B. Hawk, Class of 1898, as a memorial to his wife, Gladys, to the students who have done the most effective work in biochemistry.

Evan Baum ’13
William Beluch ’13
Laura Nocka ’13
Jessica Sherry ’13

HEALTH EDUCATION PRIZE

Awarded annually to the graduating senior who best exemplifies the goals of Wesleyan’s Health Education Program, which are the promotion of healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. The student who is chosen for this prize has demonstrated commitment not only to his or her personal well-being but has also served as a role model to peers in the Wesleyan community and beyond.

Jeanne McPhee ’13

HEIDEMAN AWARD

Established in 1972, in honor of Enid and Walter Heideman. Awarded annually to an undergraduate who has helped others in the Wesleyan community, in the tradition of the Heidemans.

Sandy Durosier ’13
James Gardner ’13
Roselee Mohika ’13

RACHEL HENDERSON THEATER PRIZE

Awarded annually to that student who, in the estimation of the theater faculty, has contributed most to theater at Wesleyan over the course of his or her undergraduate career.

Eli Timm ’13

HOLZBERG FELLOWSHIP

Established in memory of Jules D. Holzberg, professor of psychology, by gifts of his colleagues and friends. Awarded to a senior who intends to pursue graduate study in clinical or community psychology in recognition of the commitment to research and applied work on the resolution of social problems on the individual and collective level that is consistent with Professor Holzberg’s lifelong professional interests and humanitarian concerns.

Benjamin Abravanel ’13
Eric Stephen ’13

HORGAN PRIZE

Established by the Department of English in honor of Paul Horgan, professor emeritus and writer-in-residence. Awarded to the student who has written the best short story of the year.

Scott Farmer ’13 (Honorable Mention)
Sophia Hussain ’13 (Honorable Mention)
Anna Swartz ’13

HUMANITY IN ACTION FELLOWSHIP

The Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together college students and recent graduates from around the world to explore various national histories of discrimination and resistance to injustice, as well as contemporary issues affecting minority groups.

Immanuel Lokwei 2012

INGRAHAM PRIZE

The gift of Robert Seney Ingraham, Class of 1888, and his wife, for excellence in New Testament Greek or, in years when a course in that subject is not given, for excellence in a course in Greek elective for juniors and seniors.

Alison Rosenberg ’15

JESSUP PRIZE

Awarded to two undergraduates each year who are deemed to show the greatest talent and promise for even greater excellence in sculpture, printmaking, architecture, photography, painting, or drawing. The prize is given in memory of Pauline Jessup, a noted interior designer, who practiced her craft for over 60 years throughout the United States. Mrs. Jessup was noted for her unerring eye, her extraordinarily refined taste, and her steadfast commitment to her clients-many of whom she served over three generations. The award is determined by the Department of Art and Art History.

Arin Dineen ’13
Charles Ellis ’13
Anna Shimshak ’13

JOHNSTON PRIZE

The gift of David George Downey, Class of 1884, in memory of Professor John Johnston. Awarded to those first-year students or sophomores whose performance in their first two semesters of physics shows exceptional promise.

Jacob Lashner ’16
Xinyu Zhu ’16

P. L. KELLAM PRIZE

Established in memory of Priscilla L. Kellam, Class of 1983, by her husband. Awarded annually to a senior woman, under the age of 25, who has majored in East Asian Studies and has traveled or plans to travel to China to further her studies.

Jocelyn Spencer ’13

BARRY KIEFER PRIZE

In memory of Barry I. Kiefer to celebrate outstanding graduating Ph.D. students in Biology and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.

Michelle Tipton GRAD

BARRY KIEFER PRIZE

In memory of Barry I. Kiefer to celebrate outstanding graduating Ph.D. students in Biology and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.

James Arnone GRAD

LEAVELL MEMORIAL PRIZE:FILM

Awarded annually to a senior film student who has done outstanding work in the major, and who best reflects the departmental goals of citizenship, scholarship, and the wedding of theory and practice.

Lucas San Juan ’13
Gabriel Urbina ’13
Ethan Young ’13

LEAVELL MEMORIAL PRIZE:MUSIC

Awarded annually to a senior who has done outstanding work in music, and whose work manifests the ideals of the World Music Program in the Department of Music.

Samuel Friedman ’13

LEVY-SPIRA PRIZE

Awarded for distinction in Latin American studies. Established in 1992 in memory of Eduardo Levy-Spira, Class of 1982, by his family and friends.

Hannah Lewis ’13

LIMBACH PRIZE

Established in 1966 by Russell T. Limbach, professor of art, in memory of his wife, Edna Limbach. Awarded annually to the student who has contributed the most imaginative, generous, thoughtful, and understanding social service to the people of the City of Middletown and/or the Wesleyan community.

Kevin Arritt ’13
You Rong Leung ’15

LIPSKY PRIZE

The gift of the Reverend and Mrs. Bailey G. Lipsky in memory of their son, Francis Jules Lipsky, Class of 1931, to the member of the choir possessing in the highest degree unfailing kindliness, quiet dignity, and brilliant scholarship.

Brian Goodell ’13
Brian Lee ’13

LITTELL PRIZE

The gift of Franklin Bowers Littell, Class of 1891, for excellence in one or more advanced courses in astronomy.

Raquel Martinez GRAD
Diana Windemuth GRAD

JOHN W. MACY SUMMER INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Established by friends and colleagues of John W. Macy, Class of 1938. Awarded to the junior who most clearly exemplifies, in the decision of the selection committee, the characteristics associated with John Macy: high intellectual ability, a capacity for sustained effort in difficult tasks, strong ethical standards, an ingrained sense of duty, and a commitment to public service as a worthy career.

Daniel Blinderman ’14

MANN PRIZE

Established in memory of Albert Mann, Class of 1906, devoted alumnus and faculty member, by his daughters and their families. Awarded annually to the senior(s) showing the most outstanding achievements in the Romance languages.

Grace Asleson ’13
Diana Choi ’13
Adam Isaacson ’13
Lisa Lee ’13
Derek Lukin ’13
Gemma Smith ’13

GEORGE C. MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded annually, for two years of study at any university in the United Kingdom, on the basis of distinction of intellect and character as evidenced by both scholastic attainments and other activities and achievements; strong motivation and seriousness of purpose; and the potential to make a significant contribution to one’s own society.

Solomon Adler 2011

MARTIUS YELLOW AWARD

Awarded for excellence in organic synthesis.

Stuart Pasch ’14

ROGER MAYNARD AWARD

A memorial award to that senior scholar-athlete who best exemplifies the spirit, accomplishments, and humility of Roger Maynard, Class of 1937, former trustee.

Laura Kurash ’13
Howard Tobochnik ’13

RICHARD MCLELLAN PRIZE

Awarded annually to a junior who exemplifies those qualities that characterize the late Richard McLellan, Director of the Career Planning Center and Associate Dean of the College: character, leadership, commitment to public service and diversity, wide cultural interests, and a sense of humor.

Jalen Alexander ’14

MEYER PRIZE

Established in 1991 in honor of retiring colleague Donald A. Meyer, is awarded for the best Honors thesis in American History.

Sophia Hussain ’13

JOAN W. MILLER PRIZE

Established by Professor Miller in 2008. It is awarded for the outstanding Honor’s Thesis in the College of Social Studies.

Jacob Eichengreen ’13
Joseph O’Donnell ’13
Justin Pottle ’13

RICHARD A. MILLER SUMMER INTERNSHIP GRANT

Awarded in honor of Woodhouse/Sysco Professor of Economics Richard A. Miller to students pursuing summer internships related to potential business careers.

Alexander Donesky ’15
Yiming Zeng ’15

JANINA MONTERO PRIZE

Awarded annually to a Latino student who has promoted the health, visibility, and participation of the Latino community at Wesleyan. The individual should best exemplify personal integrity, leadership, and motivation; a strong interest in and knowledge of his or her background; and have maintained a high level of commitment to Wesleyan’s academic and intellectual enterprise.

Dorisol Inoa ’13

DAVID MORGAN PRIZE

To be awarded annually to the senior major or majors in CSS and/or the Department of History who best demonstrated the integrity and commitment to community that characterized David’s 37 years of service to his College, his Department, and to the University.

Dahlia Azran ’13
Elizabeth Williams ’13

PETER MORGENSTERN-CLARREN SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD

Awarded to a sophomore or junior with a demonstrated commitment to social justice issues.

Joshua Krugman ’14
David Wright

MOSAIC AWARD

This award recognizes the contribution(s) of a person or organization that has brought about cultural awareness and education on one or more of the following issues: race, ethnicity, culture and/or sexual orientation.

Wesleyan Diversity Education Facilitators (WesDEFs)

GERALDINE J. MURPHY PRIZE

Established in memory of Geraldine J. Murphy, who was the first woman hired as a full-time instructor at Wesleyan (1957), the first woman promoted to a tenured position, and the first woman promoted to the rank of full professor. The prize is endowed by alumni of the Wesleyan Master of Arts in Teaching program. Awarded to a student who has written an outstanding critical essay that focuses on short fiction or novels.

Kyra Sutton ’13 (Honorable Mention)
Mary Vallo ’13
Alex Wilkinson ’13

NEEDLER PRIZE

Established by Sophie Needler, in memory of her husband, Bennett Needler. Awarded annually to one or two graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in Hebrew or Jewish studies.

Scott Greene ’13
Paul Silverman ’13
Zachary Steinman ’13

NNK AWARD

Awarded for the best screenplay for an undergraduate film.

Christopher McNabb ’13

CAROL B. OHMANN MEMORIAL PRIZE

Awarded for excellence in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Jelisa Adair ’13
Susanna Banks ’13

OLIN FELLOWSHIP

Founded in 1854 by the wife of Stephen Olin, president, 1839-41 and 1842-51. Later increased by gifts of their son, Stephen Henry Olin, Class of 1866 and acting president, 1922-23, and his wife, Emeline. Awarded in recognition of achievement in English. The fellowship supports supervised work in English outside of the Wesleyan course structure.

Aron Chilewich ’14
Shane Donahue ’14
Manon Lefevre ’14
Olivia May ’14
Brendan O’Donnell ’14
Kayla Stoler ’14
Emily Weitzman ’14

OUTSTANDING COLLABORATION AWARD

Awarded for a program which was successfully planned in the spirit of partnership and team work.

Lunar New Year Celebration

PARKER PRIZE

Established in 1870 by the Reverend John Parker, Trustee 1859-71. Awarded to a sophomore or junior who excels in public speaking.

Chazelle Rhoden ’15
Andrew Trexler ’14

PEIRCE PRIZE

Awarded in successive years for excellence in biology, chemistry, and geology.

Benjamin Purinton ’13
Katherine Shervais ’13

EMILY WHITE PENDLETON SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1979 by Ralph Darling Pendleton, founder of the Theater Department, in memory of his wife. Awarded annually to a dance major or to a student who is significantly involved in dance and who shows outstanding promise in the field.

Naya Samuel ’14
Sally Williams ’14

PETERSON FELLOWSHIPS

Established in 1963 by bequest of William Harold Peterson, Class of 1907, for graduate study in biochemistry at Wesleyan.

James Arnone GRAD
Venkatesh Nemmara GRAD
Ronak Tilvawala GRAD
Yayan Zhou GRAD

PLUKAS PRIZE

Established in 1986 by John Plukas, Class of 1966, this prize is awarded to graduating economics seniors to be applied toward summer expenses, during which period each student will work under the supervision of a faculty adviser to convert an honors project into a publishable article.

Kevin Arritt ’13
Romaine Campbell ’13
Rosa Hayes ’13
Evan Weber ’13

PLUKAS TEACHING APPRENTICE AWARD

Established in 1986 by John Plukas, Class of 1966, this prize is awarded for excellent service to the Economics Department as a teaching apprentice.

Anike Arni ’13
Kevin Arritt ’13
Manas Bajaj ’14
Adam Brudnick ’13
Huiao Cui ’13
Benjamin Davis ’14
Scyrine De Veaux ’13
Shane Donahue ’14
James Fang ’13
Yik Chun Fong ’14
Caitlyn Grudzinski ’13
Anqi Guo ’15
Jessica Hanway ’15
Rosa Hayes ’13
Hilary Hobel ’13
Adam Jaskol ’13
Noah Klein-Markman ’13
Christopher Kuehn ’13
Judy Lee ’13
Sukhbat Lkhagvadorj ’15
Vivien Lung ’14
Daniel Mena ’13
Chloe Murtagh ’15
David Nam ’14
Alecia Hei Yan Ng ’14
Alexander Pack ’14
Samantha Santaniello ’13
Margot Sidman ’13
Ethan Spector ’14
John Steele ’14
Glenn Stowell ’13
Leib Sutcher ’15
Gideon Too ’14
Natalie Wildenradt ’15

GWEN LIVINGSTON POKORA PRIZE

Established in 1993, awarded annually to the outstanding undergraduate student in music composition.

Jeremy Webber ’13

PRENTICE PRIZE

The gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks Prentice in memory of Professor George Prentice to that junior or senior who excels in German. This prize is given in alternate years.

James Gardner ’13

THE WALLACE C. PRINGLE PRIZE FOR RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Gift of Eleanor and Wallace Pringle and their family and friends. This prize is to be awarded annually by the Chemistry Department to a student for excellence in research.

Chinh Duong ’13

REED PRIZE

Established in 1968 by Leon Reed and his sons, S. Chadwick, Class of 1941, and Dr. Victor Reed, in memory of Mrs. Sophie Reed, for the best poem or group of poems.

Scott Farmer ’13 (Honorable Mention)
Ryan Sheldon ’13
Kayla Stoler ’14 (Honorable Mention)

DAMAIN GARTH REEVES MEMORIAL BOOK PRIZE

Awarded to the first-year student who best embodies the personal and intellectual qualities of Damain Reeves, Class of 2000.

Shada Sinclair ’16

RICE PRIZE

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a senior.

Jeremy Fehr ’13

MICHAEL RICE PRIZE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Endowed in 2008 by the Fernando and Appapillai families in honor of Dr. Michael D. Rice and awarded for excellence in computer science to a senior.

Evan Carmi ’13

RICH PRIZE

The gift of Isaac Rich, trustee 1849-72, in memory of his wife, and later supplemented by appropriations from the Board of Trustees. Awarded to those seniors whose orations are judged best in composition and delivery.

Emma Caccamo ’13
Gabriela De Golia ’13

ROBERTSON PRIZE

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a sophomore.

Sangsan Warakkagun ’15

ROBINS MEMORIAL PRIZE

Established in 1969, in memory of George D. Robins 1898, by Frank D. Robins 1934, and Douglas H. Robins 1966, for excellence in history.

Kyle Chapman ’13

STEPHEN J. ROSS PRIZE

Established in 1979 as a gift of Steven J. Ross of Warner Communications. Awarded annually for the best undergraduate film, digital, and/or virtual made in the Department of Film Studies.

Ethan Young ’13

JUAN ROURA-PARELLA PRIZE

Established in 1984 to be awarded annually to an undergraduate whose work represents the kind of catholic curiosity and general learning that Professor Juan Roura-Parella exemplified.

Jesse Brent ’13

ROBERT SCHUMANN DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARD

Established in 2007 by a gift from the Robert Schumann Foundation. Awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates academic accomplishment and excellence in environmental stewardship through work at Wesleyan or the greater Middletown Community.

Joshua Krugman ’14
Kathryn McConnell ’13

SCOTT BIOMEDICAL PRIZE

Awarded to a member(s) of the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry senior class who has demonstrated excellence and interest in commencing a career in academic or applied medicine.

James Dieterich ’13
Julianne Edwards ’13
Elena Georgieva ’13
Nicholas Huston ’13
Cassandra O’Curran ’13
Xiaoyu Yu ’13
Kaitlin Zelman ’13