Honor's Convocation

Honor's Convocation

Staff Writer: Yesenia Sanchez

On Sunday afternoon, the annual Honors Convocation was held. It is an event where professors and students are recognized for their hard work and dedication. This year, Lycoming was able to hold it in person for the first time in two years at the Community Arts Center.

              The event started with the orchestra and was followed by a few words by Dr. Philip Sprunger. Afterwards, each department presented their awards. Before getting to the faculty, scholarship, leadership and service, fellowship, and Chieftain awards there was a performance by the orchestra. Once all the awards were presented, President Kent C. Trachte said a few words before the Lycoming Alma mater and one last performance by the orchestra. A big congratulations to everyone who received an award. You can find a list of the recipients and a description of the award they won down below.

 

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize-

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Abbey Gerasimoff

Ada Remley Memorial Scholarship Award

For academic excellence and service to college and community

Abigail J. Traxler

J. Milton Skeath Award in Psychology

For superior undergraduate achievement and potential for future work in psychology

Abigail Marie Bracken

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Addison F. Angstadt

Dr. Will George Butler Band Award

Given to an underclassmen student who has shown outstanding growth as an instrumentalist, as determined by the director of the band

Adin N. Hinojosa

Holly Elizabeth Hurlbert '97 Endowed Fund in Women's Studies Prize

In memory of Holly Elizabeth Hurlbert ‘97, awarded to the student author(s) of an exceptional research paper concerning some aspect of women’s studies

Adriana Osornio

Durkheim Prize in Sociology

The outstanding senior sociology major

Alecia Danielle McElwee

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Alexandra J. Marusko

Faculty Prize for Excellence in Archaeology

The outstanding senior archaeology major

Alexandra Marchesani

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Alexandra S. Jones

The Benjamin C. Conner Prize in Mathematics

A graduating student who has done outstanding work in mathematics

Alicia Ann Blizzard

Biology Service Award

The major(s) with high academic performance and outstanding service to the biology department

Allison Kathryn Wagner

Torchbearer Award

For excellence in academic achievement

Alpha Xi Delta

Michelle Bohlin Award in Theater & Music

Given to a student majoring in music to be used to purchase music, lessons and related expenses.  Preference shall be given to a non-traditional student demonstrating strong commitment to both instrumental performance, particularly piano, as well as music education and theatre

Amanda Dorothy Passiglia

IRUSKA Honor Society Award

Outstanding contribution to campus life in one or more student activities

Amber J. Elinsky

The J. W. Feree Award

For the student most active in mathematical sciences

Amy A. Kushlan

The J Marco Hunsberger Service to Lycoming Award

For unselfish service and contribution to student life by a senior during their college career

Amy A. Kushlan

2022 Junior Faculty Teaching Award

For excellence in teaching

Andrew Stafford

The J Marco Hunsberger Service to Lycoming Award

For unselfish service and contribution to student life by a senior during their college career

Aseel Tork

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Ashley M. Yoh

The Department Award in Media Literacy

The junior or senior corporate communication major who achieves the highest level of competence in analyzing and evaluating the role of media through research and critical inquiry

Ashlyn V. Wool

The Professor Logan A. Richmond Accounting Prize

A graduating senior who has done outstanding work in accounting and who has also demonstrated exceptional proficiency in writing

Austin Shane Lyons

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Austin Shane Lyons

Dan Gustafson Award

In memory of a former member of the English Department, given to an English major of the graduating class, whose analytical writing demonstrates the highest standards of literary and critical excellence

Bailey M. Spencer

Alfred Kohler Studio Artist Award

A deserving art studio major for the purchase of supplies based upon meritorious achievement through a portfolio review

Bee Sanchez

Freshman Biology Award

The freshman who has obtained the highest overall average in Biology 110 and 111 (major biology lecture and laboratory)

Benjamin J. Fry

Digital Art Award

The outstanding senior art major in Digital Art (named changed in 2022 from Commercial Design Art)

Bronwen Paige Lewis

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Brooke H. Myers

The Metzler Prize

An upperclass English major for superior analytical writing

Caleb A. Hipple

The President's Prize in Poetry

Determined by the Professor in the discipline

Caleb A. Hipple

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship 

Caleb A. Hipple

The 2022 Plankenhorn Alumni Award for Faculty Excellence

For excellence in teaching by a Senior Faculty Member

Caroline Payne

Richard L. Mix '51 and Miriam S. Mix Research and Writing Prize in History

The student submitting the most outstanding paper in Historical Methods, as determined by the Department of History

Casey Daniel Haas

Robert Ewing Senior Prize in History

The student with the highest grade point average in history

Casey Daniel Haas

Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award

The senior accounting major who has demonstrated high scholastic standing, a strong work ethic,  and qualities of leadership

Chad Steven Miller

The Charles J. Kocian Award

The accounting major showing the greatest proficiency in statistics

Chad Steven Miller

John A. Streeter Memorial Award

The College Band member who has outstanding musical ability and who has made significant leadership contributions to the band

Chad Steven Miller

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Chad Steven Miller

Award for Excellence in Sculpture

The outstanding senior art major in this field

Charise D. Johnson

The Charles J. Kocian Award

The economics major showing the greatest proficiency in statistics

Charles W. Hunt

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship

Charles W. Hunt

Trask Chemistry Prize

The senior chemistry or biochemistry major who has done outstanding work in the field

Chase Logan Byerly

Lycoming Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Chase Logan Byerly

Faculty Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in  Religion

A graduating senior demonstrating outstanding academic performance and achieving the highest departmental grade point average among all majors within the Department of Religion

Cheyenne Audrey Meckes

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Colt Walker

Lycoming Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Courtney May Ahnert

Wehr Financial Accounting Prize

A student who has demonstrated a personal expertise in the subject of financial accounting

Deepshika Parbhoo

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Prize for Tax Accounting

The student who has excelled in the Accounting 441 and 442 classes

Deepshika Parbhoo

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Deepshika Parbhoo

The 2022 Robert W. Rabold Economics Excellence Award

A junior economics major for recognition of outstanding personal achievement and contributions

Derek M. Lewis

The Frances K. Skeath Award in Mathematics

For the most outstanding capstone presentation or poster (changed in 2022)

Derek M. Lewis

The C. Daniel Little '53 and Jeanne Louise Little '82 Award in American Politics

To a graduating senior with outstanding achievement in American Politics

Diego Pallares-Aceves

The J Marco Hunsberger Service to Lycoming Award

For unselfish service and contribution to student life by a senior during their college career

Diego Pallares-Aceves

Chieftain Award Candidate

Diego Pallares-Aceves

The 2022 Economics Excellence Award

A sophomore economics major for recognition of outstanding personal achievement and contributions

Dominick Philip

Dr. Will George Butler Choir Award

Given to an underclassmen student who has shown outstanding growth as a vocalist, as determined by the director of the choir

Dominick Philip

Makisu Award

For outstanding service to the college community--for dedication above and beyond the realm of  one's obligations in relation to the college

Dr. Victoria Gonzalez

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Elizabeth A. Brumbaugh

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Ella J. Rossman

The Charles J. Kocian Award

A graduating senior business administration major with the highest grade point average

Emma Louise Lehr

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Emma Louise Lehr

IRUSKA Honor Society Award

Outstanding contribution to campus life in one or more student activities

Emma N. Wolfe

The J Marco Hunsberger Service to Lycoming Award

For unselfish service and contribution to student life by a senior during their college career

Fayla Anaya Maire Guerin

Hoover Memorial Prize

The student who has demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship while pursuing a major or minor in criminal justice

Francesca Marie Patetta

Lycoming Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Francesca Marie Patetta

IRUSKA Honor Society Award

Outstanding contribution to campus life in one or more student activities

Georgina J. Medina

Phil G. Gillette Prize in Modern Foreign Languages  (GERMAN)

Awarded to junior or senior students who excel in the study of any modern foreign language taught at Lycoming College

Hana Ehab Youssef

The J Marco Hunsberger Service to Lycoming Award

For unselfish service and contribution to student life by a senior during their college career

Hana Ehab Youssef

Phil G. Gillette Prize in Modern Foreign Languages  (SPANISH)

Awarded to junior or senior students who excel in the study of any modern foreign language taught at Lycoming College

Hanna Cherres

The Emilia Pardo Bazán Prize in Critical Writing

Awarded to the senior Spanish major whose analytical writing demonstrates the highest standards of excellence

Hanna Cherres

The Phoebe R. Lyon Prize

The student of the graduating class who has achieved outstanding attainments in the study of English as evidenced by a combination of writing skills, grade point average, and service to the department

Hannah K. Gallagher

The Faculty Prize

A senior commuting student who participated in student activities and who is in the upper half of the class

Hannah K. Gallagher

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Harmonie R. King

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship

Harshita D. Bandhu

Criminal Justice Society Prize

The criminal justice major who has demonstrated outstanding classroom performance, a promise of leadership and service to college and community

Ian Elliott Chapman

Durkheim Prize in Anthropology

The outstanding senior anthropology major

Ian Richard Shoemaker

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Isabella G. Taylor

Richard L. Mix '51 and Miriam S. Mix Prize in Political Science

The outstanding junior in political science

Isabelle A. Thomas

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Jacqueline M. Snyder

Freshman Biology Award

The freshman who has obtained the highest overall average in Biology 110 and 111 (major biology lecture and laboratory)

James A. Johnson

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

James A. Johnson

IRUSKA Honor Society Award

Outstanding contribution to campus life in one or more student activities

Jeovannee Castillo

Leadership Award in Education

A teacher certfication candidate who has achieved outstanding success as evidenced by academic performance, successful field experience, and a promise of leadership in the field of education

Jessica Riordan

The William T. and Ruth S. Askey Music Prize

A graduating senior who is recognized for their proficiency as a music major

Joanne M. Grosskopf

Bishop William Perry Eveland Prize

The senior resident student, who is in the upper half of the class, for progress in scholarship, loyalty, school spirit, and participation in school activities

Joanne M. Grosskopf

The 2022 Robert W. Rabold Economics Excellence Award

A junior economics major for recognition of outstanding personal achievement and contributions

John R. Confair

Eduardo Guerra Prize in Biblical Languages

A student demonstrating excellent academic performance and achieving the highest overall score in first-year Biblical Greek or Hebrew

Jonathan A. Stugart

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Joseph A. Lorson

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship

Josue D. Urbina Monterroso

Lycoming Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Julia Danielle Boyle

Fundamentals of Physics Award

The student who has achieved the highest overall grade based on a cumulative score from exams, homework, and laboratory work in Physics 225/226

Justin N. Strube

The Williamsport Civic Chorus Award

A Lycoming College Choir member who has outstanding musical ability and who has made significant leadership contributions to the choir

Kaitlyn R. Haefner

IRUSKA Honor Society Award

Outstanding contribution to campus life in one or more student activities

Kamarie A. Blacksher

The Jack C. and Janet B. Buckle Scholarship

A junior student who has made an unusual contribution to campus life through leadership in student activities

Kamarie A. Blacksher

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Karen Daisy Aguilar

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Katelyn Elizabeth Rose Kinley

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Katryn A. Yocum

Roger D. Shipley Award

The outstanding senior art major in fine art

Kaylee Nicole Wade

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Kennedy E. Marsh

Durant L. Furey III Award

The senior accounting major who has shown outstanding achievement in auditing

Kevin Anthony Krawczyk

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Kevin Anthony Krawczyk

Phil G. Gillette Prize in Modern Foreign Languages  (FRENCH)

Awarded to junior or senior students who excel in the study of any modern foreign language taught at Lycoming College

Kiera Elisabeth Vinson

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Kira Lyn Christian

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship

Kirk V. Kleinsasser

American Chemical Society Outstanding Chemistry Major Award

The outstanding senior chemistry or biohemistry major

Kiyah Mone Bell

Bishop D. Frederick Wertz

For outstanding dedication and selfless service to others during their college career

Laurel G. Strouse

The Helen R. Hoover Community Service Prize

A senior demonstrating a personal commitment to serving less fortunate citizens in either Greater Williamsport or his/her own community of permanent residence

Lesli Ivette Molina Rodriguez

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Lilith M. Taylor

Biology Department Academic Excellence Award

The senior with the highest seven semester cumulative average in the major

Luke W. Jordan

Byron C. Brunstetter Science Award

The senior chemistry/biology major for outstanding achievement in chemical and biological sciences

Luke W. Jordan

Lycoming Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Luke W. Jordan

The Class of 1907 Prize

The senior, who is in the upper half of the class, and who has contributed to campus life through participation in athletics and other student activities

Luke W. Jordan

The J Marco Hunsberger Service to Lycoming Award

For unselfish service and contribution to student life by a senior during their college career

Luke W. Jordan

The Chieftain Award

Luke W. Jordan

Freshman Biology Award

The freshman who has obtained the highest overall average in Biology 110 and 111 (major biology lecture and laboratory)

Madison P. Maihle

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Madison P. Maihle

Principles of Astronomy Award

The student who has achieved the highest overall grade based on a cumulative score from exams, homework, and laboratory work in Astronomy 111

Maha Soojaysingh K. Jhugaroo

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship

Maha Soojaysingh K. Jhugaroo

IRUSKA Honor Society Award

Outstanding contribution to campus life in one or more student activities

Maha Soojaysingh K. Jhugaroo

Ethel McDonald Pax Christi Award

For outstanding but quiet consistency in the life of faith and the practice of Christianity, noteworthy personal integrity, and humble loving compassion expressed in daily life

Marcus Chambers

IRUSKA Honor Society Award

Outstanding contribution to campus life in one or more student activities

Marcus J. Bitetto

The Charles J. Kocian Award

A graduating senior showing the greatest proficiency in computer science

Markus T. Sidwell

The J Marco Hunsberger Service to Lycoming Award

For unselfish service and contribution to student life by a senior during their college career

Marquetta Krysanju Felder

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Marshall I. Stoner

The Walter G. McIver Award

An outstanding and dedicated choir member who has made significant campus contributions outside of choir

Matthew T. Baldridge

The 2022 Roger W. Opdahl Economics Excellence Award

A senior economics major for recognition of outstanding personal achievement and contributions

Maxwell Timothy Hanson

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Maxwell Timothy Hanson

Faculty Award for Achievement in Fine Art

The outstanding art major in studio art/art history

Medhavi Bhunjun

Paul A. MacKenzie Discovery Prize

In honor of Dr. Paul MacKenzie, Lycoming Professor of German from 1970 to 2003, this prize will be awarded to enhance a German major’s study abroad experience in a German-speaking country

Megan F. Pole

Williamsport Rotary Club Endowed Prize

In support of an outstanding local student who is a permanent resident of the greater Williamsport community and who is pursuing a career in the health services/sciences

Megan Mae Chamberlin

Lycoming Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Megan Susanne Nitchman

The General Management Award

A graduating student for outstanding achievement in the general management field

Michael Joseph Scarponi

Overall Excellence in Theatre Award

For outstanding contributions in two or more Theatre disciplines

Mitchell Tyrone Kelly

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship

Morgan R. Clouser

IRUSKA Honor Society Award

Outstanding contribution to campus life in one or more student activities

Morgan R. Clouser

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Olivia G. Plotts

Richard L. Mix '51 and Miriam S. Mix Prize in Political Science

The outstanding junior in political science

Olivia N. Wilson

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship

Olivia N. Wilson

Rose Pfaff Scholarship

For outstanding service to the college - presented by the Student Senate

Olivia N. Wilson

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship

Preston L. Rogers

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship

Priktish R. Suntoo

Managerial Accounting Award

A student who has exhibited outstanding performance in managerial accounting

Rachel E. Szczypinski

The Charles J. Kocian Award

The graduating political science major with the highest grade point average

Rachel Horvath

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Rei A. Saar

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Riley J. Lewis

Film and Video Arts Award

This award goes to a junior who has contributed significantly to the department and demonstrates outstanding leadership

Rosemary A. Tovar

Q.E.D. Award for Department Service

The graduating senior who has performed outstanding service for the past four years to the department of astronomy/physics

Rylee Abigail Delaney

Фυσίκα Award in Astronomy/Physics

The graduating senior with the highest departmental grade point average

Rylee Abigail Delaney

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Sage A. Kennedy

Lycoming Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Samuel David Benamati

W. Arthur Faus Memorial Prize

A graduating senior who has done outstanding work in philosophy

Sarah Ann Eddinger

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Sarah K. Lanphear

IRUSKA Honor Society Award

Outstanding contribution to campus life in one or more student activities

Sean A. Prince

The Jack C. and Janet B. Buckle Scholarship

A junior student who has made an unusual contribution to campus life through leadership in student activities

Shane A. Lau

Rose Pfaff Scholarship

For outstanding service to the college - presented by the Student Senate

Shaneva L. Edwards

Lycoming Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Shania Appadoo

Faculty Excellence Award

This award is given to a graduating major whose film or video work in the senior capstone course demonstrates the highest standards of excellence

Shania Imani Jackman

M. B. Rich Endowed Prize

The student in the freshman class who attains the highest rank in scholarship and deportment

Shelby A. Beltz

The John G. Hollenback Award

For high academic performance and outstanding service to the business department

Shruti Devi Bhunjun

The John A. Streeter Memorial Award in Economics

A graduating student for outstanding achievement in economics

Shruti Devi Bhunjun

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Shruti Devi Bhunjun

The J Marco Hunsberger Service to Lycoming Award

For unselfish service and contribution to student life by a senior during their college career

Shruti Devi Bhunjun

Biology Service Award

The major(s) with high academic performance and outstanding service to the biology department

Sohini Mukherjee

Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Scholarship Nominee

Sohini Mukherjee

The J Marco Hunsberger Service to Lycoming Award

For unselfish service and contribution to student life by a senior during their college career

Sohini Mukherjee

Chieftain Award Candidate

Sohini Mukherjee

The Financial Management Award

A graduating student for outstanding achievement in the financial management field

Stephen Walter Zakrzewski

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Stephen Walter Zakrzewski

The G.W. Hawkes Prize in Prose

Determined by the Professor in the discipline

Tanix D. Enz

IRUSKA Honor Society Award

Outstanding contribution to campus life in one or more student activities

Taylor S. Mathews

The Charles J. Kocian Award

A graduating senior showing the greatest proficiency in actuarial science

Tianquan Jiang

The Elisha Benson Kline Prize

The senior mathematics major with outstanding achievement in the field

Tianquan Jiang

The J Marco Hunsberger Service to Lycoming Award

For unselfish service and contribution to student life by a senior during their college career

Umaya Danwatte Liyanage

Chieftain Award Candidate

Umaya Danwatte Liyanage

The Marketing Management Award

A graduating student for outstanding achievement in the marketing management field

Valeria Renee Rivera

Institute for Management Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Valeria Renée Rivera

Lycoming Scholars

list of students who will be recognized at HC

Valeria Renée Rivera

Faculty Award for Excellence in Photography

The outstanding senior art major in this field

Yajna Jungbadoor

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship

Zafiirah B. Baurhoo

Joanne and Arthur Haberberger Fellowship

Zeid M. Dowlut

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