Honors Program 2020 pages

Ho20n20ors Convocation

Message From the President

The 2020 Honors Convocation scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2020, was canceled in
support of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
and ensure the safety of students, their families, faculty and staff. A most sincere
congratulations to the departmental award, scholarship and Top Five Percent award
recipients. This recognition is among the university’s highest honor for students who
excel academically. With great Red Dragon pride, we celebrate your superior
performance in the classroom and other curricular activities.

Erik J. Bitterbaum, President

TABLE OF CONTENTS 10-23 Scholarships and Awards
11 School of Education
1 Program 13 School of Professional Studies
2 University Representatives 16 School of Arts and Sciences
3-9 The Top Five Percent 23 Residence Hall Award
3 Seniors 23 Top Graduating Senior Award
5 Juniors 24 2020 Honors Convocation Committee
7 Sophomores 25 Alma Mater
8 Freshmen

Program DEPARTMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
PRELUDE
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
PROCESSIONAL Dr. Andrea Lachance
Dr. Marina Gorelaya Dean
Lecturer, Performing Arts
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
WELCOME Dr. John Cottone
Dr. Erik J. Bitterbaum Dean
President
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
NATIONAL ANTHEM Dr. R. Bruce Mattingly
Ms. JoDee Hall Dean
Junior, Musical Theatre
CLOSING REMARKS
RECOGNITION OF TOP FIVE PERCENT STUDENTS Dr. Mark J. Prus
Dr. Christopher McRoberts Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
SUNY Distinguished Professor, Geology
ALMA MATER
CONVOCATION ADDRESS Ms. Anna White
Dr. Robert Darling Junior, Musical Theatre
SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor, Geology
RECESSIONAL
Dr. Gorelaya

A reception will be held for the honorees, guests,
faculty and staff immediately after the ceremony
in the back of the Park Center Alumni Arena.
Please join us.

April 18, 2020 • Park Center Alumni Arena

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University Representatives

PLATFORM PARTY GONFALONIERS MARSHALS
Dr. Erik J. Bitterbaum
President ALL-COLLEGE Dr. Ann Blanton
Ms. Tracy Rammacher Associate Professor and Chair,
Dr. Mark J. Prus Director, Marketing Communication Disorders and
Provost and Vice President, Academic Sciences
Affairs ARTS AND SCIENCES
Dr. Patricia Conklin Dr. Steven Broyles
Dr. Virginia B. Levine Professor and Chair, Biological Professor, Biological Sciences
Chief of Staff and Vice President for Sciences
Policy and Accreditation, President’s Mr. Ralph Carrasquillo
Office EDUCATION Director, Residence Life and Housing
Dr. Chris Widdall ’00, M ’03
Dr. John Cottone Associate Professor, Childhood/ Dr. Kelechi Ibe-Lamberts
Dean, Professional Studies Early Childhood Education; College Assistant Professor, Health
Watermark Coordinator
Dr. Andrea Lachance Dr. Li Jin
Dean, Education PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Professor, Geology
Dr. Matthew Madden
Dr. R. Bruce Mattingly Associate Professor and Chair, Dr. Kent Johnson
Dean, Arts and Sciences Physical Education Assistant Professor, Sociology/
Anthropology
Dr. Robert Darling TOP FIVE PERCENT MARSHALS
SUNY Distinguished Teaching Dr. Alexis Blavos Dr. Samuel Jung
Professor, Geology Associate Professor, Health Assistant Professor, Economics

Dr. Christopher McRoberts Dr. Mark Dodds Dr. Christina Knopf
SUNY Distinguished Professor, Professor, Sport Management Assistant Professor, Communication
Geology and Media Studies
Dr. Rena Janke
Dr. L. Sebastian Purcell Associate Professor, Biological Dr. Lin Lin
Associate Professor, Philosophy; Sciences Associate Professor, Childhood/Early
Co-coordinator, Latino and Latin- Childhood Education
American Studies Dr. Charlotte Pass
Associate Professor, Literacy Dr. Vierne Placide
KEYBOARDIST Assistant Professor, Health
Dr. Marina Gorelaya
Lecturer, Performing Arts Dr. Larissa True
Associate Professor, Kinesiology
MACE BEARER
Dr. McRoberts Dr. Jeffrey Walkuski
Associate Professor, Physical
Education

READER

Ms. Nanette Pasquarello
Director, Career Services

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The Top Five Percent

The names on the following pages represent students who are in the top five percent of their respective classes based
on grade point averages recorded as of Feb. 3, 2020. The names are listed in alphabetical order. The student’s major is
indicated under each name.

GIFTS
Members of the top five percent of each class receive a gift from the university to acknowledge their outstanding
academic achievement. Freshmen receive a commemorative lapel pin; sophomores receive a leather luggage tag;
juniors receive a leather padfolio; and seniors receive a rosewood pen set. The Cortland College Foundation and the
President’s Office generously provide funds for these gifts.

SUNY CORTLAND HONORS PROGRAM
An asterisk following a student’s name indicates membership in the honors program as of Feb. 3, 2020.

Seniors Dylan Nathaniel Brown Nicholas James Curtis
Sport Management Exercise Science
90 or more credit hours completed.
Cumulative grade point averages Danielle Bursky Meghan Mary Dann
range from 4.18 to 3.91. Adolescence Education: Spanish Physical Education

Jordynn Paige Aiello Zachary James Campbell* Elizabeth Davis
Psychology Conservation Biology Musical Theatre

Meredith Kathryn Allen* Amanda Cassata Samuel DeSisti
Biology Speech and Hearing Science Teaching English as a Second
Language
Olivia Marie Antonecchia Quinci Chapple
Speech and Hearing Science History Vanessa Lynea Doane
Adolescence Education: English
Sophia Marie Avella Steffanie Loren Chesnut
Inclusive Childhood Education Physical Education Felicity Rose Doddato
Psychology
Logan Baker Kaleb Ciani
Sport Management Physical Education Marissa Dovi
Sociology
Cassidy Jade Black Marisa Lim Cioffi
Inclusive Childhood Education Speech and Hearing Science Michael John Draxler
Communication Studies
Ryan Blair* Breigh A. Cobb
Exercise Science Early Childhood and Childhood Erik William Eckert
Education Early Childhood and Childhood
Molly Ann Blinn Education
Early Childhood and Childhood Jonathan Joseph Consolo
Education Business Economics Derek Scott Everett
Exercise Science
Anna Brasted* Celita-Marie Converse
Art: Studio Art; New Communication Therapeutic Recreation Sarah Faby
Media Early Childhood and Childhood
Nikki Coutsouros* Education
Molly Ryan Brennan Sport Management
Speech and Hearing Science Claire Marie Fagan*
Katelinn Johnelle Y. Cummings Inclusive Childhood Education;
Sport Management Spanish

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The Top Five Percent

Tara Mae Faraone* Megan Marie Howland Peter McWeeney
Psychology Inclusive Childhood Education Physical Education

Justin T. Fried Victoria Johnson Sarah Isabel Mellon*
Sport Management Early Childhood and Childhood Early Childhood and Childhood
Education Education
Melissa Garrett
Inclusive Childhood Education Cloe Nicole King Emily Rose Montelione
Communication Studies Early Childhood and Childhood
Emma Gilroy Education
Outdoor Recreation Eric Kovatchitch
Therapeutic Recreation Matthew John Morgante
Asha Faith Goldberg* Adolescence Education: Social Studies
Early Childhood and Childhood Logan Labiendo
Education Sport Management John Edward Mullins
Physical Education
Ivan Goloub Jessica Lamanno
Art: Studio Art Inclusive Childhood Education Michael Patrick Newman*
Exercise Science
Jenna R. Graffeo* Kelley Lanham
Speech and Hearing Science Sociology Alyson Nilsen
Inclusive Childhood Education;
Tara Marie Grospin Eamon Lee Spanish
Early Childhood and Childhood Sport Management
Education Julie-Anne Marie Noe
Lyndsey V. Lynch Inclusive Childhood Education
Joshua H. Hagadorn Communication Studies
Adolescence Education: Mathematics Kelsilyn Nicole Norman*
Danielle Grace Maddalena* French; Spanish
Sophia Lena Hall* Early Childhood and Childhood
History; Anthropology Education Marie Elizabeth Nygard
Sociology
Kirk David Hassett Emma Lucia Madonna
Communication Studies Exercise Science Kelly Marie O’Gorman
Inclusive Childhood Education
William T. Hentenaar Maeve Anne Malley
Exercise Science Early Childhood and Childhood Sean Michael Perichak
Education Business Economics
Ragin Hewitt
Early Childhood and Childhood Anna Marjanovic Jesika Ann Perkins
Education Fitness Development Psychology

Karl Hipius Emily Markakis Kaitlyn Alexis Perlongo*
Physics; Mathematics Inclusive Childhood Education Inclusive Childhood Education

Annalise Casey Hoffman Alexsandra Xiaowan Mather Benjamin Taylor Pinchak
Speech and Hearing Science Early Childhood and Childhood Early Childhood and Childhood
Education Education
Monica Hollenbeck
Early Childhood and Childhood Ryan Robert McCarthy Christopher Michael Puzakulics
Education Physics Sport Management

Bailey Elise Hovermale Katelyn Irene McDonald Sara Elizabeth Reardon
Musical Theatre Inclusive Childhood Education Therapeutic Recreation

Sara Howard Nicolette Roseann McKeon* Grace Trine Hanne Reinertsen*
Biology Inclusive Childhood Education Speech and Hearing Science

Megan Renee Howell Caroline Ann McPartlin* Michela Lily Risolo*
Physical Education Communication Studies Adolescence Education: English

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Sara Elise Sampson Brian Kevin VanBeveren Juniors
Professional Writing; Political Science Exercise Science
56.5 to 89.5 credit hours completed.
Emily Marie Sargent* Matthew Warner Cumulative grade point averages
Speech and Hearing Science; Spanish Spanish; International Studies range from 4.18 to 3.89.

Rebecca Schafer Nicole Corinne Waterman Gabriella Rose Alagna*
Therapeutic Recreation Psychology Early Childhood and Childhood
Education
Samantha Scharff Valerie Waters*
Inclusive Childhood Education Inclusive Childhood Education Hannah Andrus
Inclusive Childhood Education
Jonah Scott Schumacher* Taylor Janette Watson
Social Philosophy Psychology Michael Jerryd Angelo
Exercise Science
Lauren Secilmis Mackenzie Marie Watts
Speech and Hearing Science Geographic Information Systems Katelin Mary Barber
Business Economics
Marissa Taylor Setteducate* Tova Wilensky
Early Childhood and Childhood Selected Studies Christina Marie Barry
Education International Studies
Kathryn Wills
Ashley Lauren Shapiro Early Childhood and Childhood Diana Barskiy
Early Childhood and Childhood Education Early Childhood and Childhood
Education; Spanish Education
Austin Wilson
Shaneya Nyasia Simmelkjaer Adolescence Education: French Leah Ann Bernhardt
Criminology; Political Science Graphic Design and Digital Media
Brilynn Winkleblack
Paige Smith Psychology Gabriella Christina Bianchino
Early Childhood and Childhood Speech and Hearing Science
Education Clare Witham
Exercise Science Mitchell Binda
Sydney Elizabeth Socha Sport Management
Sport Management Carly Wright*
Inclusive Childhood Education Amber Lynn Black
Shelby Soule Physical Education
Geology Samantha Rae Wysocki*
Exercise Science Allan Jeffrey Brown
Emily Reinelle Speciale Archaeology
Exercise Science Sara Michele Yezzi
Sport Management Audrey Morgan Brown
Laura Spencer Inclusive Childhood Education
Professional Writing Meaghan Leigh Zurenda
Teaching English as a Second Emily Ann Buckley
Cassandra Elizabeth Sterbens* Language Athletic Training
Biomedical Sciences
Sidney Helen Campbell
Rachael Elizabeth Summa Biology
Adolescence Education: Mathematics
Sabrina Ciambra
Alana Szewczyk Biomedical Sciences
Exercise Science
Cassiana Evelyn Coon*
Holly Leanne Taylor* Early Childhood and Childhood
Criminology Education

Thi Tran* Jacob Samuel Cornwell
Psychology; Biology Adolescence Education: Mathematics

Jonah C. Trembley* 5
Sport Management

The Top Five Percent

Tyler Daddabbo Andre Janums Kyle James Napier
Geographic Information Systems Exercise Science Fitness Development

Lourdes Michelle Dawson Breanna Kalwarovski* Connor J. Nial
Physical Education Psychology Physical Education

Shannon Grace Delaney Daniel Koch Joshua Nogaret
Communication Studies; Graphic Sport Management Exercise Science
Design and Digital Media
Samantha Kuban Megan O’Brien
Haleigh Diaz Art Studio; Professional Writing Art Studio
International Studies; Political
Science Kayla Christine Kurzhals Benjamin Thomas Osborne
Early Childhood and Childhood Business Economics
Savannah Lynne Domachowske Education
Communication Studies Paul Christophe Otto*
Molly Jessica LaHart Sociology
Ryan Dougherty Inclusive Childhood Education
Sport Management Alexander Steele Perkins
Adam Lamont* Political Science
Katelyn Rose Engleman Biology
Early Childhood and Childhood Paige Nicole Pincheon
Education Josie Brook LaPolt* Early Childhood and Childhood
Professional Writing Education
Dalton Thomas Feely
Sport Management Laura Leverich Nathaniel Luke Potter
Speech and Hearing Science Geographic Information Systems
Francis William Fruehan
Graphic Design and Digital Media Jessica Liberty* Ryley Lawrence Rasmussen
Early Childhood and Childhood Outdoor Recreation
Rebecca Gresens Education
Inclusive Childhood Education Kristen Reid*
Aliyah Locke Adolescence Education: Earth Science
Daniel Thomas Gross Criminology
Adolescence Education: Social Studies Jacob Thomas Robinson
Shannan Theresa Lydon New Communication Media; Graphic
Jonathan Robert Gwilt Musical Theatre Design and Digital Media
Biology
Andrew Maendel Emily Rose Rourke
Hayden John Hart Adolescence Education: Earth Science Early Childhood and Childhood
Business Economics Education
John Joseph Maurillo
Imani Hinckson Communication Studies Melissa Dawn Safford*
Early Childhood and Childhood Community Health
Education Quinn Alexandra Metcalfe*
Biomedical Sciences Marissa Michelle Sanfratello
Madison Grace Holmberg* Adolescence Education: Mathematics
Exercise Science Paige Kristine Miller
Early Childhood and Childhood Robert James Satiro
Lauren Kathleen Hosek Education Criminology
Community Health
Abigail Elizabeth Monson Frederick John Schmidlin
Gracie Maye Hullings* Graphic Design and Digital Media Exercise Science
Exercise Science; Psychology
Heather Ann Moore Emma Luella Schulz
Callie Grace Humphrey* Human Service Studies Biology
Political Science
Shannon Eileen Moran Julie Ann Shova
Bailey Nicole Iaccarino Speech and Hearing Science Adolescence Education: Mathematics
Adolescence Education: Social Studies
Nessa Mary Murphy Piper Breeze Slocum*
6 Community Health Sociology

Alexander Michael Sobus Sophomores Theresa May Delulio
Geology Business Economics
25 to 56 credit hours completed.
Ashleigh Lauren Staudt Cumulative grade point averages Emma Claire Fryer
Physical Education range from 4.07 to 3.83. Speech and Hearing Science

Amanda Marie Strauss Melissa Lou Alvisi Aubrey Rose Gould
Psychology International Studies Early Childhood and Childhood
Education
Gavin Russell Teeter David Christian Arkay
Political Science Adolescence Education: Social Studies Gabriella Grieser
Graphic Design and Digital Media
Clara Isabelle Teitel Caterina Armetta-Bettenhauser
Inclusive Childhood Education Speech and Hearing Science Emma Lynne Heppner
Inclusive Childhood Education
Natalie Marie Terrone Luigi Angelo Auriemma
Inclusive Childhood Education Exercise Science Erika Nicole Jarymiszyn
Inclusive Childhood Education
Olivia Ann Thresher* Bettina Marie Bonfiglio*
Early Childhood and Childhood Geographic Information Systems Kate Jensen*
Education Physical Education
Kaitlyn Nicole Bremer
Vivian Trevisani Environmental Geoscience Jillian Kathryn Jurcsak
Criminology Speech and Hearing Science
Kayla Nancy Brizzell
Catherine Elizabeth Troiano Speech and Hearing Science Ian Daniel Keller
Therapeutic Recreation Business Economics
Gianna Bruno
Michael Allen Voll Adolescence Education: Mathematics Jayden Kelley*
Inclusive Childhood Education Exercise Science
Kaitlin Madeline Burke
Jennelle Leigh Walton Speech and Hearing Science John Boylan Kelly
Biomedical Sciences Criminology
Dino Joseph Caloia
Early Childhood and Childhood Jenna Irene Kratz
Education Physical Education

Ryan Cameron Molly Wadzeck Kraus
Sport Management Political Science

Collin Matthew Campbell Olivia Grace Langdon*
Physical Education Biomedical Sciences

Hannah Christiana Lily Anne Latham
Speech and Hearing Science Speech and Hearing Science

Ryan Cory Brittany Paige Ledda
Sport Management Inclusive Childhood Education

Samuel Nicholas D’Alessandro Rachel K. Lee
Physical Education Early Childhood and Childhood
Education
Nicholas Joseph Dec
Physical Education Taylor Maltese
Early Childhood and Childhood
Erin Rose Decker* Education
Early Childhood and Childhood
Education Reilly Mangano
Communication Studies

Lauren Grace Manning
Speech and Hearing Science

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The Top Five Percent

Rilee Elizabeth March Riley Brooks Spellman Freshmen
Psychology Biomedical Sciences
12 to 25.5 credit hours completed.
Jenna Rose Messina Emma Stemples Cumulative grade point averages
Physical Education Pre-Major range from 4.0 to 3.81.

Kaylee Marie Miller Brittany Ann Stenz Andi Bruce*
Speech and Hearing Science Early Childhood and Childhood Political Science; English
Education
Jessie-Lynn Margarette Mitchell Elizabeth Grace Chesterman
Psychology Paige Stuart Communication Studies
Speech and Hearing Science
Laney Jane Moore Christina Elise Chueiri
Early Childhood and Childhood Connor Christos Tzavelis Adolescence Education: Biology
Education Exercise Science
Jenna Lynne Condoluci
Madison Ann O’Halloran Chance Ubel Speech and Hearing Science
Early Childhood and Childhood Sport Management
Education Jasmine L. Cuevas
Jaiden Raye Weitzel* Adolescence Education: English
Daniel O’Neill Exercise Science
Physical Education Madison Anne Desmarais
Victoria Lynne Wright Speech and Hearing Science
Maya Charlotte Owens Early Childhood and Childhood
Inclusive Childhood Education Education Anthony Joseph Discenza
Adolescence Education: Social Studies
McKenzie Marie Paladine
Psychology Trinity Dowling
Early Childhood and Childhood
Anthony Pellegrino Education
Physical Education
Dakota Raine Edwards
Aileen Mary Reddy Physical Education
Musical Theatre
Emma Rose Farmer
Catherine Reid Pre-Major
Psychology
Katherine Nuala Ferguson
Lindsey Elizabeth Repper Speech and Hearing Science
Business Economics
Rebekka Lynn Fifield
Roisin Bella Ross* Physical Education
Adolescence Education: English
Regan Teresa Goger
Antonia Rose Santora Communication Studies
Psychology
Sophia Quinn Greene
Noelle Schuh Pre-Major
Outdoor Recreation
Casey Lynne Jashembowski
Ezra Michael Schutt Adolescence Education: Mathematics
Physical Education
Kaitlyn Nicole Kidder
Danielle Elise Sieper Early Childhood and Childhood
Speech and Hearing Science Education

Karlee Margaret Spath Miranda Rae Kistner
Sociology Adolescence Education: Spanish

Morgan Paige Spaulding
Business Economics

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Elizabeth Lavidania Liriano Avery Lynn Weinstein
Exercise Science Early Childhood and Childhood
Education
Shane Scott MacDonald
Physical Education Samantha Jane Wender
Business Economics
Abigail Rae Madigan
Physical Education Zoe S. White
Mathematics
Veronica Maslowska
Pre-Major Julia Rachel Yilmaz
Criminology
Marissa Mastroianni
Speech and Hearing Science

Ana Novkovic
Teaching English as a Second
Language

Kristin Elizabeth O’Regan
Exercise Science

Nicholas Palermo
Musical Theatre

Anna Louise Reinshagen
Exercise Science

Anne Rubi Ross
Musical Theatre

Emily Russell
Speech and Hearing Science

Megan Antionette Sanchez
Physical Education

Joseph Dylan Santangelo
Biology

Jean-Andre Sassine
Communication Studies

Joshua James Selitto
Physical Education

Madison Rose Thristino
Pre-Major

Leah Tsambazis*
Speech and Hearing Science

Amanda Rose Vollmer
Pre-Major

Katherine Mary Wasson
Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Gavin Michael Watkins
History

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Scholarships and Awards

Academic excellence is the primary criterion for all awards presented at Honors Convocation. Other student attributes
are typically recognized as well and are provided in the award description. All award recipients must have a grade point
average of 3.0 or better.

Many of the scholarships and awards presented are made possible by generous contributions from donors who are
committed to investing in the promise of a SUNY Cortland education.  

The award and scholarship recipients on the following pages are listed by school — the School of Education, the School
of Professional Studies and the School of Arts and Sciences. Each school houses the following majors:

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES English
Environmental Geoscience
Early Childhood and Adolescence Education French
Childhood Education (Grades 7-12) Geographic Information
Inclusive Childhood Education • Biology Systems (GIS)
Inclusive Early Childhood Education • Chemistry Geography
Selected Studies • Earth Science Geology
• English Graphic Design and Digital Media
SCHOOL OF • French History
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES • French and Spanish Individualized Degree Program
• Mathematics International Studies
Athletic Training • Physics Mathematics
Coaching • Physics and Mathematics Musical Theatre
Community Health • Social Studies New Communication Media
Exercise Science • Spanish Physics
Fitness Development African American Studies Political Science
Health Education Anthropology Pre-Major
Healthcare Management Archaeology Professional Writing
Human Service Studies Art Psychology
Outdoor Recreation Art Studio Public Administration and
Physical Education Biochemistry Public Policy
Recreation Biology Social Philosophy
Recreation Management Biomedical Sciences Sociology
Selected Studies Business Economics Spanish
Speech and Hearing Science Chemistry Teaching English as a Second
Sport Management Cinema Study Language
Sport Studies Communication Studies
Therapeutic Recreation Conservation Biology
Criminology
Economics
Engineering (3+2)

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

School of Education EMILY CHASE HAYES
Excellence in Elementary STEM Knowledge —
MOLLY ANN BLINN Childhood/Early Childhood Education
Emilie A. Kudela Excellence in Advocacy and Early This award recognizes excellence in conceptual
Childhood Education Award — Childhood/Early knowledge related to science, technology,
Childhood Education engineering and mathematics.
Presented to a candidate in the Childhood/Early
Childhood Education Department who embodies VICTORIA JOHNSON
values of advocacy and early childhood care and Senior Award for Academic Excellence — Childhood/
education that Dr. Kudela embraced in her own Early Childhood Education
work. Candidate demonstrates passion for and Presented to an outstanding senior who has a grade
professionalism in early care and education, point average of 3.5 or better and has demonstrated
excellence in community service and advocacy, excellence in field experiences.
exemplary practice in early childhood education
settings and has a grade point average of 3.0 or better. MARIAN LETOURNEAU
Alpha Kappa Phi/Agonian/Tri Sig/Sigma Rho Sigma
DINO JOSEPH CALOIA Scholarship — Alumni Association
Peter F. Eisenhardt ’67 Award for Learning Presented to a qualified senior with a grade point
Communities — All-College average of 3.0 or better who has contributed to the
Presented to the top student in a learning community SUNY Cortland community.
who earned a grade point average of 3.3 or better,
made consistently positive contributions to the JESSICA LIBERTY
learning community experience and demonstrated Past Presidents Scholarship: James M. Clark —
integrity, leadership and creativity. Cortland College Foundation
Presented to second-semester sophomores and
BREIGH A. COBB juniors with a grade point average of 3.2 or better
Senior Academic Achievement Award — who have contributed to the SUNY Cortland
Alumni Association community.
Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts
and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of ALEXSANDRA XIAOWAN MATHER
Education and the top five seniors in the School of Senior Academic Achievement Award —
Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s Alumni Association
degree at SUNY Cortland. Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts
and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of
BROOKE ANN GALLIONE Education and the top five seniors in the School of
Helen E. Smith Award for Excellence in Student Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s
Teaching — Childhood/Early Childhood Education degree at SUNY Cortland.
Presented to an undergraduate early childhood and
childhood education major who has demonstrated KATELYN IRENE MCDONALD
excellence in student teaching and has achieved a Peter F. Eisenhardt ’67 Award for Learning
grade point average of 3.5 or better. Communities — All-College
Presented to the top student in a learning community
ASHA FAITH GOLDBERG who earned a grade point average of 3.3 or better,
Excellence in Teaching Performance — Childhood/ made consistently positive contributions to the
Early Childhood Education learning community experience and demonstrated
This award recognizes excellence in classroom integrity, leadership and creativity.
teaching, especially the use of innovative pedagogical
strategies. The candidate for this award utilizes
teaching strategies that have a positive impact on
students’ learning.

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Scholarships and Awards

SARAH ISABEL MELLON VALERIE WATERS
Spina-Friedgen ’71 Scholarship —
Cortland College Foundation Senior Academic Achievement Award —
Presented to a senior majoring in education or Alumni Association
physical education with a grade point average of 3.0 Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts
or better. and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of
Education and the top five seniors in the School of
ELIZABETH ROSE MORSE Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s
Class of ’67 Scholarship — degree at SUNY Cortland.
Cortland College Foundation
Presented to a deserving sophomore, junior or senior CARLY WRIGHT
in any major who has a grade point average of 3.0 or
better, demonstrates outstanding leadership on or off Senior Academic Achievement Award —
campus or is involved in extracurricular activities. Alumni Association
Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts
JULIE-ANNE MARIE NOE and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of
Senior Academic Achievement Award — Education and the top five seniors in the School of
Alumni Association Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s
Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts degree at SUNY Cortland.
and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of
Education and the top five seniors in the School of SARAH GRACE ZICK
Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s
degree at SUNY Cortland. Inclusive Education Award — Foundations and
Social Advocacy
ALEXANDRA KAITLIN RATTINER Presented to a senior with a grade point average
Kendra Nelson Memorial Award — Geography of 3.5 or better who has exemplified outstanding
Presented to a early childhood and childhood inclusive education practice.
education major concentrating in geography who
exhibits outstanding academic performance, a
love for learning and an enthusiasm for geographic
education. The recipient consistently demonstrates
qualities, both in and out of the classroom, that
suggest they will be an outstanding classroom
teacher.

CESIA FERNANDA ROMAN
Cortland’s Urban Recruitment of Educators
(C.U.R.E.) Award — Foundations and Social
Advocacy
Presented to the senior with the highest grade point
average who has demonstrated best practices in
urban education.

MICHAEL ALLEN VOLL
Alpha Delta Junior Scholarship —
Cortland College Foundation
Up to 10 scholarships are presented to students
from the top 10% of the junior class. The awards are
based on substantial contributions to the university
community.

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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

School of Professional Studies JULIANNA ROSE DUCA

DANIELLE BAMBOLA Joseph F. Governali Award for Excellence in Health
Bessie L. Park 1901 Award — Physical Education Education — Health
Presented to a physical education major for
outstanding efforts and contributions to the campus, Presented to an undergraduate health major who
community and the profession. shows professional promise through exemplary
performance across both academic and field
PATRICK ETHAN CALHOUN responsibilities and who demonstrates a passion
Outstanding Senior in Coaching — Kinesiology for health education and community service so
Presented to a senior student in the coaching major characteristic of Dr. Governali’s long tenure in the
who has demonstrated academic excellence, service SUNY Cortland Health Department.
in the field and professional promise.
WILLIAM T. HENTENAAR
SEAN RILEY CHARTERS
Alpha Kappa Phi/Agonian/Tri Sig/Sigma Rho Sigma Class of ’67 Scholarship —
Scholarship — Alumni Association Cortland College Foundation
Presented to a qualified senior with a grade point
average of 3.0 or better who has contributed to the Presented to a deserving sophomore, junior or senior
SUNY Cortland community. in any major who has a grade point average of 3.0 or
better, demonstrates outstanding leadership on or off
Spina-Friedgen ’71 Scholarship — campus or is involved in extracurricular activities.
Cortland College Foundation
Presented to a senior majoring in education or MEGAN RENEE HOWELL
physical education with a grade point average of 3.0
or better. Senior Academic Achievement Award —
Alumni Association
KALEB CIANI
Francis J. Moench 1916 Award — Physical Education Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts
Presented to the senior majoring in physical and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of
education who has the highest grade point average Education and the top five seniors in the School of
while completing undergraduate work at SUNY Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s
Cortland. degree at SUNY Cortland.

CELITA-MARIE CONVERSE ALLYSA PAIGE JONES
Harlan “Gold” Metcalf Award — Recreation, Parks
and Leisure Studies Human Service Studies Award for Outstanding
Presented to a senior recreation, parks and leisure Academic Achievement — Health and Human
studies student who demonstrates scholarship, broad Service Studies
interests, integrity and dedication to serving people.
Presented annually to a senior human service
TAYLOR COOKSTON studies major who exemplifies academic excellence,
Outstanding Senior Student in Fitness Development commitment to helping others on campus or in the
— Kinesiology community and shows great promise in the human
Presented to a senior student in fitness development services field.
who has demonstrated academic excellence, service
in the field and professional promise. JENNA IRENE KRATZ

Past Presidents Scholarship: Donovan C. Moffett —
Cortland College Foundation

Presented to second-semester sophomores and
juniors with a grade point average of 3.2 or better who
have contributed to the SUNY Cortland community.

JACKSON PETER KRUSH

Outstanding Senior Student in Sport Studies —
Kinesiology

Presented to a senior student in sport studies who
has demonstrated academic excellence, outstanding
scholarship and professional promise.

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Scholarships and Awards

JORDAN DIANA LEPES RAYNE W. PERRY
Spina-Friedgen ’71 Scholarship — Jay ’66 and Bettie Lee Yerka Scholarship for
Cortland College Foundation Excellence in Recreation and Leisure Studies —
Presented to a senior majoring in education or physical Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies
education with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Presented to a non-traditional, continuing education
student majoring in therapeutic recreation to provide
LAURA LEVERICH financial support for their education. Selection
Judith Smith Kelemen Junior Award — criteria include academic achievement, outstanding
Communication Disorders and Sciences leadership abilities and high moral and ethical
Presented to a junior who demonstrates outstanding character.
academic achievement.
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL PUZAKULICS
EMMA LUCIA MADONNA Senior Academic Achievement Award —
Outstanding Senior Student in Exercise Science — Alumni Association
Kinesiology Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts
Presented to a senior student in exercise science who and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of
has demonstrated academic excellence, outstanding Education and the top five seniors in the School of
scholarship and professional promise. Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s
degree at SUNY Cortland.
PETER MCWEENEY
Senior Academic Achievement Award — SARA ELIZABETH REARDON
Alumni Association John “Jack” MacPhee Award — Recreation, Parks and
Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts Leisure Studies
and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Presented to a senior recreation, parks and leisure
Education and the top five seniors in the School of studies student who has displayed an exceptional
Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree of intellectual competence and a high level of
degree at SUNY Cortland. athletic achievement.

JOSHUA NOGARET GRACE TRINE HANNE REINERTSEN
Peter F. Eisenhardt ’67 Award for Learning Judith Smith Kelemen Senior Award —
Communities — All-College Communication Disorders and Sciences
Presented to the top student in a learning community Presented to a senior who demonstrates outstanding
who earned a grade point average of 3.3 or better, academic achievement.
made consistently positive contributions to the
learning community experience and demonstrated PETER ASIAMAH SARKODIE
integrity, leadership and creativity. Leonard T. Gath Award — Health
Presented annually to a senior health major based
ALANNAH O’SHEA upon leadership and the humanitarian concern for
Spina-Friedgen ’71 Scholarship — the safety and well-being of others so characteristic
Cortland College Foundation of Leonard Gath throughout his personal and
Presented to a senior majoring in education or professional life.
physical education with a grade point average of 3.0
or better. LAUREN MARIE SAWYER
Thomas L. Goodale ’61 and Sonja D. Goodale
Alpha Delta Junior Scholarship — Community Service Scholarship — Recreation, Parks
Cortland College Foundation and Leisure Studies
Up to 10 scholarships are presented to students Presented to a returning sophomore, junior or senior
from the top 10% of the junior class. The awards are in the area of recreation who has demonstrated an
based on substantial contributions to the university exemplary record of community service and high
community. academic achievement.

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ALLISON SCHEPIS CATHERINE ELIZABETH TROIANO
Dorothy Arnsdorff Award — Physical Education
Presented to a senior physical education major for Alpha Delta Junior Scholarship —
academic excellence and who demonstrates potential Cortland College Foundation
for professional development and leadership. Up to 10 scholarships are presented to students
from the top 10% of the junior class. The awards are
ALLAYLA SILIPIGNO based on substantial contributions to the university
Communication Disorders and Sciences Professional community.
Promise Award — Communication Disorders and
Sciences CHRISTOPHER WHITE
Presented to a junior or senior who demonstrates
academic and clinical excellence and exceptional Gustave B. Timmel Award — Health
interest in the profession of speech-language Presented to a senior health major based on
pathology and audiology. academic excellence and possession of that unique
combination of subtle wit, keen insight, genuine
SYDNEY ELIZABETH SOCHA caring and helpfulness, qualities so characteristic
Senior Academic Achievement Award — of Gus Timmel throughout his personal and
Alumni Association professional life.
Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts
and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of SAMANTHA RAE WYSOCKI
Education and the top five seniors in the School of
Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s Senior Academic Achievement Award —
degree at SUNY Cortland. Alumni Association
Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts
KATIE MARIE SPENCER and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of
Outstanding Senior Student in Athletic Training — Education and the top five seniors in the School of
Kinesiology Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s
Presented to an outstanding senior in the athletic degree at SUNY Cortland.
training program who has performed with distinction
to enhance their professional growth, to share
knowledge, to improve skills and to develop attitudes
and values necessary for the field of athletic training.

RIN TOJO
Academic Excellence in Economics — Economics
Presented to a graduating senior in the economics
major for outstanding academic achievement.

JONAH C. TREMBLEY
Outstanding Senior Student in Sport Management —
Sport Management
Presented to an outstanding senior in sport
management who has a grade point average of 3.5 or
better and has demonstrated both leadership skills
and excellence in program-related activities and
events.

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Scholarships and Awards

School of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Senior in New Communication Media
Award — Communication and Media Studies
JORDYNN PAIGE AIELLO Presented to a graduating senior in new
The Psychology Research Award — Psychology communication media who has demonstrated
Presented to a psychology major who demonstrates academic excellence, integrity and service to the
excellence in research. department.

MARLEE AUTUMN ANGUS ALLAN JEFFREY BROWN
Peter F. Eisenhardt ’67 Award for Learning Archaeology Award for Outstanding Academic
Communities — All-College Achievement — Sociology/Anthropology
Presented to the top student in a learning community Presented to a junior or senior archaeology major
who earned a grade point average of 3.3 or better, who excels in academic performance and related
made consistently positive contributions to the activities.
learning community experience and demonstrated
integrity, leadership and creativity. DANIELLE BURSKY
Award for Excellence in Adolescence Education:
KATELIN MARY BARBER Spanish — Modern Languages
Past Presidents Scholarship: Francis J. Cheney — Presented to a junior or senior Spanish major who
Cortland College Foundation excels in language skills, cultural understanding and
Presented to second-semester sophomores and pedagogical knowledge.
juniors with a grade point average of 3.2 or better
who have contributed to the SUNY Cortland TEODORA BUZEA
community. Robert E. Rhodes ’53 Award — English
Presented to the senior English major with the
CHESTER ALLAN BENNETT highest grade point average in English studies.
Faculty Award for Academic Achievement —
Economics JULIANNA ROSE CAPUTO
Presented to a graduating senior for academic Thomas O. Mwanika Award — Communication and
excellence in business economics. Media Studies
Presented to a full-time junior or senior
MADELINE BERRY communication studies major with a grade point
Top Graduating Senior in Chemistry — Chemistry average of 3.0 or better, for academic excellence,
Presented to an outstanding graduating senior outstanding research, leadership and character.
majoring in chemistry, biochemistry or adolescence
education. EMMA CLAIRE CARROL
Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society Award
SAVANNAH GRACE BRANCATO for Internationalization — James M. Clark Center for
Outstanding Student Research in Chemistry — Global Engagement
Chemistry Presented to a senior member of Phi Beta Delta
Presented to an undergraduate major from the with a grade point average of 3.4 or better who has
Chemistry Department in recognition of exceptional contributed to the internationalization of the campus
research activity that resulted in either a presentation through extracurricular work and whose future goals
off campus or a publication in a scientific journal. include international work.

ANNA BRASTED PAYTON AURORA CHARLES
Gerald N. DiGiusto Scholarship — Art and Art History Junior Psychology Major Achievement Award —
Presented to a studio art major for high academic Psychology
achievement with an overall grade point average of Presented to a junior psychology major who
3.0 or better. demonstrates excellence in the classroom and in
extracurricular activities related to psychology.
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LAUREN COCHRAN HALEIGH DIAZ
Charles T. Griffes Award — Performing Arts Excellence in Latino and Latin American Studies
Presented to a student who demonstrates musical Award — Latino and Latin American Studies
talent and academic achievement. Presented to the senior with the highest grade point
average in the Latino and Latin American studies
MATTHEW CONTI minor and who achieved academic excellence in
M. Eugene Bierbaum Award — Communication and their major.
Media Studies
Presented to a student with a grade point average REBECCA DIERS
of 3.0 or better and outstanding work in public Marion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship —
communication. English
Presented to deserving junior, senior or graduate
KAYLA CORDERO English or professional writing majors with a grade
Outstanding Achievement in Social Philosophy — point average of 3.0 or better.
Philosophy
Presented to a student majoring in social philosophy FELICITY ROSE DODDATO
who demonstrates excellent academic achievement. Senior Psychology Major Achievement Award —
Psychology
DYLAN THOMAS CORNELIA Presented to the senior psychology major who
Dr. Willis R. Newman Scholarship — demonstrates excellence in the classroom and in
Biological Sciences extracurricular activities related to psychology.
Presented to a full-time, matriculated undergraduate
student with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point ALLIYAH KAITLIN DOOKIE
average and a major under the Biological Sciences The Seth N. Asumah “Uhuru” Award (The African
Department. The awardee must have at least one full Continent) — Africana Studies
academic year remaining at the start of the fall. Presented to a student for outstanding achievement
in work related to the African continent in Africana
ELIZABETH DAVIS Studies.
Adams-Hill Theatre Award — Performing Arts
Presented to an outstanding theatre student for high MARISSA DOVI
academic achievement in combination with theatre Rozanne M. Brooks Sociology Award for Outstanding
artistry. Academic Achievement — Sociology/Anthropology
Presented to the junior or senior sociology major
KIERSTEN ALANA DEMARCO who excels in academic performance and related
Gerald N. DiGiusto Scholarship — Art and Art History activities.
Presented to a studio art major for high academic
achievement with an overall grade point average of AMARACHI EGBUNAM
3.0 or better. Superior Achievement in Mathematics by a Junior —
Mathematics
SAMUEL DESISTI Presented to a junior mathematics major with a
Award for Excellence in Teaching English to Speakers superior academic record as determined by the
of Other Languages — Modern Languages department.
Presented to a junior or senior based on academic
merit, professionalism and integrity. JAYNIE LYNN ELLIS
Laura Horsman ’90 Memorial Award —
Communication and Media Studies
Presented to the outstanding graduating senior in
journalism.

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Scholarships and Awards

JASON EVANS MCKENNA JUNE GRAY
Arden P. Zipp Prize in Inorganic Chemistry — Peter F. Eisenhardt ’67 Award for Learning
Chemistry Communities — All-College
Presented to the student who has achieved the Presented to the top student in a learning community
highest grade in inorganic chemistry or who has who earned a grade point average of 3.3 or better,
demonstrated superior knowledge in inorganic made consistently positive contributions to the
chemistry through their research work. learning community experience and demonstrated
integrity, leadership and creativity.
Dr. Peter Jeffers Scholarship — Chemistry
Presented to an outstanding student majoring in SOPHIA QUINN GREENE
chemistry. Peter F. Eisenhardt ’67 Award for Learning
Communities — All-College
Gerald M. Surette Scholarship in Political Economy Presented to the top student in a learning community
— Economics who earned a grade point average of 3.3 or better,
Presented to a deserving sophomore, junior or senior made consistently positive contributions to the
student with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 learning community experience and demonstrated
who has demonstrated a strong understanding of integrity, leadership and creativity.
political economy.
ALEXANDER YUNIOR GUERRERO GARCIA
ELENA FEDULLO Dr. Arden P. Zipp Scholarship — Chemistry
Peter F. Eisenhardt ’67 Award for Learning Presented to an outstanding freshman, sophomore
Communities — All-College or transfer student majoring in chemistry or
Presented to the top student in a learning community adolescence education: chemistry who has
who earned a grade point average of 3.3 or better, completed General Chemistry I at SUNY Cortland
made consistently positive contributions to the and is enrolled in General Chemistry II with a grade
learning community experience and demonstrated point average of 3.0 or better.
integrity, leadership and creativity.
SOPHIA LENA HALL
THERESA L. FOSTER Walter Hanchett Award — History
J. Catherine Gibian Award for Excellence in Art Presented to the senior history or adolescence
History — Art and Art History education: social studies and history major with the
Presented to a full-time art major for excellent highest overall grade point average.
performance in art history courses and an overall
grade point average of 3.0 or better. Anthropolgy Award for Outstanding Academic
Achievement — Sociology/Anthropology
IVAN GOLOUB Presented to a junior or senior anthropology major
Senior Academic Achievement Award — who excels in academic performance and related
Alumni Association activities.
Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts
and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of KARA AUTUMN HALLETT
Education and the top five seniors in the School of Outstanding Teacher Potential in Biological Sciences
Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s — Biological Sciences
degree at SUNY Cortland. Presented to an undergraduate student in biological
sciences who has demonstrated exceptional promise
Gerald N. DiGiusto Award for Excellence in Studio Art as an educator in biology. Recipients must be
— Art and Art History enrolled for a minimum of two semesters in one of
Presented to a studio art major for excellence in work the major programs and have a grade point average
across media and active participation in the Art and of 3.0 or better.
Art History Department community who has an
overall grade point average of 3.0 or better.

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NICHOLAS E. HALLIWELL Outstanding Paper in Historical Methods — History
Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics by a Senior Presented to the history major who authored the
— Mathematics best research paper in HIS 290: Historical Methods
Presented to a senior mathematics major with an the preceding spring or fall semester and has a grade
outstanding academic record as determined by the point average of 3.0 or better. Based on original
department. research in primary sources, the paper exemplifies
exceptional skill and effort in the craft of history.
LUCY ELLEN HARWOOD
Past Presidents Scholarship: Donnal V. Smith — HAILEE JEANNINE KERINS
Cortland College Foundation Peter F. Eisenhardt ’67 Award for Learning
Presented to second-semester sophomores and Communities — All-College
juniors with a grade point average of 3.2 or better Presented to the top student in a learning community
who have contributed to the SUNY Cortland who earned a grade point average of 3.3 or better,
community. made consistently positive contributions to the
learning community experience and demonstrated
Fr. Edward J. O’Heron Scholarship — English integrity, leadership and creativity.
Presented to academically promising English
and adolescence education: English majors, with CLOE NICOLE KING
preference given to juniors, seniors or graduate Ann C. Allen Memorial Award — Communication
students, who exemplify Fr. O’Heron’s commitment and Media Studies
to others. Presented to the outstanding graduating senior in
mass communication.
KARL HIPIUS
William H. Reynolds Award for Outstanding MARISSA KORDAL
Achievement in Mathematics by a Senior — Outstanding Student Research in Biological Sciences
Mathematics — Biological Sciences
Presented in honor of William H. Reynolds to a Presented to an undergraduate student in
senior mathematics major with the most outstanding biological sciences in recognition of exceptional
academic record as determined by the department. research activity that resulted in a presentation
at Transformations or an off-campus venue or
ALYSSA HOADLEY publication in a scientific journal. Recipients must be
Pi Sigma Alpha Award for Best Paper — Political enrolled for a minimum of two semesters in one of
Science the major programs and have a grade point average
Presented to the student who has submitted the best of 3.0 or better.
paper in political science.
JOSIE BROOK LAPOLT
BAILEY ELISE HOVERMALE Marion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship —
Andrew M. Banse Award — Performing Arts English
Presented to the senior music minor with the highest Presented to deserving junior, senior or graduate
grade point average above 3.0. English or professional writing majors with a grade
point average of 3.0 or better.
BAILEY NICOLE IACCARINO
Leonard F. Ralston Award — History BRIANNA JORDAN LAVALLE
Presented to a junior history or adolescence Peter F. Eisenhardt ’67 Award for Learning
education: social studies and history major with the Communities — All-College
highest overall grade point average. Presented to the top student in a learning community
who earned a grade point average of 3.3 or better,
made consistently positive contributions to the
learning community experience and demonstrated
integrity, leadership and creativity.

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Scholarships and Awards

KAYLA MARIE LAWRENCE VERONICA MASLOWSKA
Peter F. Eisenhardt ’67 Award for Learning Peter F. Eisenhardt ’67 Award for Learning
Communities — All-College Communities — All-College
Presented to the top student in a learning community Presented to the top student in a learning community
who earned a grade point average of 3.3 or better, who earned a grade point average of 3.3 or better,
made consistently positive contributions to the made consistently positive contributions to the
learning community experience and demonstrated learning community experience and demonstrated
integrity, leadership and creativity. integrity, leadership and creativity.

Chemical Rubber Company (CRC) Press Award CLAIRE MCCARTHY
for Outstanding Student in General Chemistry — Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public
Chemistry Administration and Public Policy — Political Science
Recognizes a top student at the end of their first year Given to the senior public administration and public
in chemistry. policy major with the highest grade point average.

SKYLAR RAYNE LOCKE RYAN ROBERT MCCARTHY
Alpha Delta Junior Scholarship — Outstanding Senior Physics Major Award — Physics
Cortland College Foundation Presented to an outstanding senior physics major.
Up to 10 scholarships are presented to students
from the top 10% of the junior class. The awards are QUINN ALEXANDRA METCALFE
based on substantial contributions to the university Alpha Delta Junior Scholarship —
community. Cortland College Foundation
Up to 10 scholarships are presented to students
Van Akin Burd Prize — English from the top 10% of the junior class. The awards are
Presented to an outstanding freshman, sophomore or based on substantial contributions to the university
junior English major. community.

JOANNA MARIA LOGERFO MATTHEW MOON
Van Akin Burd Memorial Scholarship in English — H. Kendall Reynolds Memorial Scholarship in Physics
English — Physics
Presented annually to a junior, senior or graduate Presented to a senior physics major based on
English major with an overall grade point average of academic merit and leadership in honor of the late
3.0 or better. Dr. Reynolds.

LYNDSEY V. LYNCH ADRIENNE NEWCOMB
Senior Academic Achievement Award — Spina-Friedgen ’71 Scholarship —
Alumni Association Cortland College Foundation
Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts Presented to a senior majoring in education or
and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of physical education with a grade point average of 3.0
Education and the top five seniors in the School of or better.
Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s
degree at SUNY Cortland. Marion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship —
English
Outstanding Senior in Communication Studies — Presented to deserving junior, senior or graduate
Communication and Media Studies English or professional writing majors with a grade
Presented to a graduating senior in the point average of 3.0 or better.
Communication and Media Studies Department who
has demonstrated academic excellence, integrity and
service to the department.

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KELSILYN NICOLE NORMAN Non-Traditional Student Major Achievement Award
Sidney R. Waldron Award for Academic Excellence — — Psychology
International Studies Program Presented to the non-traditional senior psychology
Presented to a single student with the highest, or near major who demonstrates excellence in the classroom
the highest, grade point average and who has shown and in extracurricular activities related to psychology.
overall excellence in their academic career.
LAUREN PISAREK
Award for Excellence in French — Modern Languages The Seth N. Asumah “Uhuru” Award (The African
Presented to a junior or senior French major who Diaspora) — Africana Studies
excels in language skills and cultural understanding. Presented to a student for outstanding achievement
in work related to the African Diaspora in Africana
MCKENZIE MARIE PALADINE Studies.
Outstanding Writing Award for First-Year Writing —
English ALEXANDER JOSEPH PLESNAR
Presented to the composition program student with Timothy Chung ’76 Award for Excellence in American
the most outstanding academic essay. Literature — English
Presented to a junior or senior whose scholarship in
ELIZABETH MARYA PEREZ American literature merits recognition.
Charles T. Griffes Award — Performing Arts
Presented to a student who demonstrates musical EMILY LOUISE RATHKE
talent and academic achievement. Chair’s Award for Academic Excellence — Economics
Presented to a graduating senior in the economics or
SEAN MICHAEL PERICHAK business economics major for outstanding academic
Senior Academic Achievement Award — achievement.
Alumni Association
Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts KATHLEEN ROSE REGAN
and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Award for Excellence in Adolescence Education:
Education and the top five seniors in the School of French and Spanish — Modern Languages
Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s Presented to a junior or senior French and Spanish
degree at SUNY Cortland. major who excels in language skills, cultural
understanding and pedagogical knowledge.
Computer Applications Academic Achievement
Award — Computer Applications Program KRISTEN REID
Presented to the senior computer applications minor John L. Fauth Award for Professional Promise —
with the highest overall grade point average who has Geology
achieved a minimum grade point average of 4.0 in Presented to a student majoring in a Geology
computer applications courses. Department program who, in addition to a
demonstrated high level of academic achievement,
Fred Hanga Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence in shows exceptional professional promise and has
Business Economics — Economics made outstanding contributions to the educational,
Presented to the graduating senior with the highest academic or service objectives of the department and
grade point average in business economics. profession.

KRISTINA JOY PETRELLA MICHELA LILY RISOLO
Award for Excellence in Understanding Multicultural Del Ivan Janik Award for Excellence in
and Gender Issues — Center for Gender and Undergraduate Shakespeare Studies — English
Interculutral Studies Presented to the graduating senior with the most
Presented to a student who demonstrates depth and outstanding accomplishments in the study of William
insight in understanding multicultural and gender Shakespeare’s work.
issues.

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Scholarships and Awards

SAMANTHA MICHELE ROBBINS SHANEYA NYASIA SIMMELKJAER
Dr. Norman B. Reynolds Memorial Award — James McKee Memorial Award — Africana Studies
Biological Sciences Presented to the outstanding student with the highest
Recognizes an outstanding senior biology major grade point average in Africana Studies.
who has a good academic record and has shown
exemplary personal development. Preference is given Senior Academic Achievement Award —
to a student who has completed an independent Alumni Association
research project and has been of service to other Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts
students during their undergraduate education. and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of
Education and the top five seniors in the School of
Outstanding Honors Thesis Proposal — Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s
Honors Program degree at SUNY Cortland.
Presented to the student who submitted the best
proposal for a senior honors thesis during the past William Rogers Memorial Award for Excellence in
year. Political Science — Political Science
Presented to the senior political science major with
BENJAMIN JAMES ROZWOD the highest overall grade point average.
Olive C. Fish Award — Geography
Presented to the outstanding student in the Criminology Award for Outstanding Academic
geography program. Achievement — Sociology/Anthropology
Presented to a junior or senior criminology major
EDGAR SANTOS who excels in academic performance and related
David L. Pugh Award for Superior Achievement in activities.
Mathematics by a Junior — Mathematics
Presented in honor of David L. Pugh to a junior SHELBY SOULE
mathematics major with the most outstanding W. Maxwell Hawkins Award for Academic Excellence
academic record as determined by the department. — Geology
Presented to the senior majoring in a Geology
EMMA LUELLA SCHULZ Department program who has the highest overall
Barry L. Batzing Scholarship — Biological Sciences grade point average.
Presented to a continuing student who has
completed a microbiology course at SUNY Cortland KILEY ROSE STOJ
with a grade of B or better, is enrolled in a health Aldo Leopold Award — Biological Sciences
or biological sciences major and has a grade point Presented to the junior or senior preparing for a
average of 3.0 or better. The recipient will have a career in environmental science or environmental
strong sense of personal responsibility, a sincere education who best exemplifies the conservation
interest in science, enthusiasm for their studies and a philosophy of Aldo Leopold: scientific competence
good sense of humor. coupled with a strong commitment to the
preservation of natural ecosystems.
Alpha Delta Junior Scholarship —
Cortland College Foundation Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society Award
Up to 10 scholarships are presented to students for Excellence — James M. Clark Center for Global
from the top 10% of the junior class. The awards are Engagement
based on substantial contributions to the university Presented to a senior member of Phi Beta Delta with
community. a grade point average of 3.4 or better who has studied
abroad and whose future goals include international
work.

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LEXA SUDORE JAYDEN ANTHONY WILSON-PEPITONE
Academic Achievement and Service Award — James F. Casey ’50 Scholarship —
Economics Cortland College Foundation
Presented to a graduating senior in the economics or Presented to a student exhibiting leadership qualities,
business economics major for academic achievement concern for the welfare of others and commitment to
and service to the Economics Department. the residence hall programs.

KATHERINE JOAN VARTANIAN ALLISON YERO
Gerald M. Surette Scholarship in Political Economy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Law and
— Economics Justice — Political Science
Presented to a deserving sophomore, junior or senior Presented to the senior political science major with a
student with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 law and justice concentration and the highest overall
who has demonstrated a strong understanding of grade point average.
political economy.
Residence Hall Award
BRENNA ALEXIS VENTH
Outstanding Senior Seminar Paper — History GLASS TOWER HALL
Presented to the history major who authored the Donald Parish Brooks Scholarship
best research paper in HIS 490: Seminar in History Presented to the residence hall having the highest
the preceding spring or fall semester and who has cumulative average.
an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better. Based
on original research in primary sources, the paper Top Graduating Senior Award
exemplifies exceptional skill and effort in the craft
of history and maks a significant contribution to MEAGHAN LEIGH ZURENDA
historical scholarship. Top Graduating Senior Award — All-College
Presented to the senior with the highest grade point
MATTHEW WARNER average.
Award for Excellence in Spanish —
Modern Languages
Presented to a junior or senior Spanish major who
excels in language skills and cultural understanding.

NICOLE CORINNE WATERMAN
Psychology Academic Excellence Award — Psychology
Presented to the senior psychology major who has
the highest overall grade point average.

AUSTIN WILSON
Senior Academic Achievement Award —
Alumni Association
Presented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts
and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of
Education and the top five seniors in the School of
Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s
degree at SUNY Cortland.

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2020 Honors Convocation Committee

Ms. Tina Aversano ’96 Dr. Frank Rossi
Interim Senior Gift Officer and Manager of Compliance Associate Professor, Chemistry;
and Stewardship, Development Director, Honors Program

Dr. Philip Buckenmeyer Mrs. Kimberley Slater ’96, M ’02
Committee Chair Associate Director, Financial Aid
Professor and Chair, Kinesiology
Mr. Bradford Snyder
Dr. Vincent DeTuri Associate Director, Campus Technology Services
Associate Dean, Arts and Sciences
Mr. Chris Valenti
Mr. Daniel Dryja ’04 Assistant Director, Systems Administration and
Director, Facilities Operations and Services Web Services

Ms. Denise DuBrava Ms. Susan Vleck
Supervising Janitor, Custodial Services Special Events Assistant, President’s Office

Ms. Monica Edwards Dr. Ryan Vooris ’08
Content Manager, Marketing Associate Professor, Sport Management

Ms. Margaret El Naamani
Scholarship Coordinator, Financial Aid

Ms. Samantha Howell
Special Events Coordinator, President’s Office

Dr. Virginia B. Levine
Chief of Staff and Vice President for Policy and
Accreditation, President’s Office

Dr. Charlotte Pass
Associate Professor, Literacy

Congratulations to all who were selected to be honored as members of the platform party.
Thank you to the Honors Convocation Committee, marshals, volunteers, faculty, staff and
SUNY Cortland friends and families for your dedication to the university and commitment
to a high level of student success.

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Alma Mater

By lofty elm trees shaded round,
Tioughnioga near,

Our grand old Cortland College stands,
To all of us how dear!

We’ll sing to thee, dear Alma Mater,
Of love that shall never die,

We’ll strive for thy glory eternal,
Keep thy stainless honor high.
Inspiring each son and each daughter

The noblest aims to try,
All thy fame and thy spirit,

Thy might are ours
As the swift years hurry by.

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