2 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

Academic Departmental Awards(Alpha by Department)

Africana StudiesFaculty Representative Van Gosse

The Beverly Nelson Muldrow Award for the Most Outstanding Student Majoring or Minoring in Africana Studies—Presented for outstanding academic achievement in the study of Africa and its diasporas, including the African American experience, and for contribution to the welfare of the community. It has been established by the F&M African American Alumni Council in recognition of Ms. Beverly Nelson Muldrow Esq. ’71, the first African American woman to graduate from F&M.

Coral Bello ’20

American StudiesFaculty Representative Carla Willard

John A. Andrew III Award in History and American Studies—The John A. Andrew III Award was established by the family, colleagues, and friends of Professor Andrew, who taught American History at Franklin & Marshall from 1973 until his death in 2000. Professor Andrew also led in the establishment of American Studies at the college and was deeply involved in the Lancaster community. The award recognizes a rising senior in History or American Studies who epitomizes the commitment to scholarship and service that Professor Andrew exemplified.

Anna G. Goorevich ’21Ethan M. Kane ’21

The J. Fred and Nancy B. Sener Prize—Presented to a student who has excellence in American Studies as deemed by the faculty of the department. The award is given by Marsha Sener Schuyler in honor of her parents.

Julie B. Lim ’20Rachel V. Sheffield ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 3

AnthropologyFaculty Representative Scott Smith

The Charles H. Holzinger Anthropology Award—Presented to a student who achieves high scholastic standing in the department. The award is sponsored by the Anthropology Department to honor Professor Emeritus Charles Holzinger.

Emily C. Rutherford ’20

Art and Art HistoryFaculty Representative John Holmgren

The Robert M. and Elizabeth Hatton Landis Art Award—Presented to the graduating senior majoring in Art who has demonstrated a high degree of leadership and ability in the field of art as well as excellence as a student of art and art history.

Yining Chen ’20Elyse J. Howell ’20

Biological Foundations of BehaviorFaculty Representative Meredith Bashaw

The Charles N. Stewart Award in Neuroscience—This award is given to a graduating senior majoring in the Biological Foundations Program for outstanding accomplishment, and demonstrating commitment to research, in the broadly defined field of neuroscience.

Danielle Antoine ’20

The Roger and Elizabeth Thompson Award in Animal Behavior—This award is given to a graduating senior majoring in the Biological Foundations of Behavior Program in recognition of her or his enthusiasm, aptitude, independence and commitment to the study of animal behavior as represented in, for example, the fields of ethology, comparative psychology, and behavioral ecology.

Hannah F. Fink ’20

4 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

BiologyFaculty Representative Jaime Blair

Ellen L. and Carl S. Pike, Ph.D. Biology Award—This award, funded by Ellen and Carl Pike, is presented to a senior biology major or majors who have achieved an outstanding academic record in biology, completed an excellent two-semester independent research project, and who has been accepted into a graduate or professional program for an advanced degree in the biological or biomedical sciences.

Enrico Calvanese ’20

The Michelle Ann Kayal Memorial Scholarship Award—Presented to a student who is majoring in biology and is doing summer research in the biological sciences. In addition to an outstanding academic record, this student should have a zest for life and display warmth, leadership, and determination as exemplified by Michelle. Oliver P. Longer ’22

Bradford S. Kline Memorial Prize—Awarded to the student who in his or her junior year demonstrated academic excellence as a premedical student majoring in Biology. Christian P. Bogardus ’21

Isaac E. Roberts Prize—Awarded to students who achieve the best records in Biology, as deemed by the faculty of the department.

Christian P. Bogardus ’21Maria C. Meriwether ’21

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 5

Business, Organizations & SocietyFaculty Representative Seth Kopchak

The Albert L. Bell Memorial Prize in Accounting—Given to members of the sophomore or junior classes who are majoring in accounting, and who exhibit academic achievement and outstanding character.

Nick R. Brown ’21Erich K. Della Volpe ’21Cameron J. Madilia ’21

Kyle W. McCormick ’21Tram Q. Nguyen ’22

Ryan Yang ’21

The William H. Hager Prize—Awarded to the students showing the highest attainment in the field of marketing, merchandising and related areas.

Sarah R. Holmes ’20Mark Perekrestov ’20

Emely Yan ’20

Institute of Management Award—Given to seniors majoring in management, selected by the Business, Organizations & Society faculty on the basis of high scholastic standing and qualities of leadership.

Kevin P. Lammers ’20

The Jacob J. Miller Prize—Awarded to a student(s) who has attained distinction in the field of Business Administration or in some field closely related to a future career in Economics or Business Management.

Nataliia Nevinchana ’21

Manacher Family Award—Given to a senior who has demonstrated academic excellence in the department’s curriculum, outstanding character, and has been involved at a high level of service to the college.

Jack R. Sinton ’20

6 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

The Noel P. Laird Prize—Awarded to seniors whose scholarship and extracurricular activities have demonstrated excellence in marketing, advertising or communications.

Julia A. Grumbine ’20

Professor Brian D. Steffy, Ph.D. Memorial Award—Given to a full-time F&M student who has performed meritoriously in a human resource management or organization studies course at the College.

Eva Wang ’20

ChemistryFaculty Representative Ken Hess

The American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry Award—Presented to a student who has completed the third undergraduate year and who has displayed interest in and aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Ruochen Du ’20

The American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry Award—Given to a student whose future plans include a career in chemistry. It is presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level based on any combination of research, coursework, or motivation, interest, dedication as defined by their nominating institution.

Y Minh Huyen Dang ’21

The American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemistry Award—Presented to an outstanding student in the two-semester organic chemistry sequence who intends to major in chemistry. The student must have earned grades of A in each semester and must have ranked in the top 10% of the class each semester.

Ruochen Du ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 7

The American Chemical Society Division of Physical Chemistry Award—Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in physical chemistry and related fields based on research, coursework, and/or dedication as defined by the nominating institution. The student should be committed to a career in chemistry. Kathleen R. Stepien ’20

The American Institute of Chemists Award—Presented to a student in Chemistry who has maintained high academic standing, and possesses the potential to become a successful chemist or chemical engineer. Joseph T. Burns III ’20

The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Merck Index Award—This award is based on scholastic achievement in Chemistry and the precedent has been to give the award to a student intending to go to medical school. The recipient receives a copy of the current Merck Index.

Andrew M. Poirier ’20Zeima A. Rodriguez ’20

The Theodore Alexander Saulnier, Jr. Prize—Awarded to a Chemistry student demonstrating an especially searching mind in probing the frontiers of the unknown.

Kathleen R. Stepien ’20

The Richard C. Schiedt Trust for Graduate Study Prize—An honor that goes to a student who has been accepted at a university for postgraduate work in Chemistry or Biology.

Ruochen Du ’20

The Fred A. Snavely Research Award—Presented to a senior chemistry major who has previously participated in the summer research program. The award will support the student’s future research experiences.

Kathleen R. Stepien ’20Huiyan Xiong ’20

8 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

Southeastern Pennsylvania Section, American Chemical Society Award—Presented to a student exhibiting academic excellence in the study of Chemistry.

Kyle M. Perezous ’20

W. E. Weisgerber Chemistry Award—Consists of a classic volume in Chemistry presented to an outstanding senior chemistry major who plans to undertake graduate study in that field.

Luis F. Garcia-Herrara ’20

The Annie and Ernest Weibrecht Award—Awarded to a rising senior of high academic standing majoring in a natural science with a significant chemistry focus.

Kristen B. Beckett ’21

Willig Pentathlon Chemistry Prize—Awarded for the best record on an examination in five courses in Chemistry.

Kathleen R. Stepien ’20

ClassicsFaculty Representative Alexis Castor

The Ancient History Prize—Awarded to a student for excellence in the study of Ancient History. Katie E. Coble ’21

The George F. Mull Latin Award—Awarded to a student for excellence in the study in Latin. Kyra G. Lisse ’22

The Shirley Watkins Steinman Prize in Greek—Awarded to a senior for excellence in the study of the language and literature of Ancient Greece.

Marian “Alex” Pinsk ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 9

Earth and EnvironmentFaculty Representative Andrew P. de Wet

Geology Prize—Presented to the graduating senior or seniors who are majoring in geology, and who have demonstrated outstanding ability and leadership in the field of geology, as determined by the staff of the Geology Department.

Ellie L. Driscoll ’20

The Burlingame Environmental Studies Research Award—Presented to an Environmental Studies major or minor who wrote an outstanding paper in environmental history and/or policy.

Bonnie A. Page ’21Anna L. Schutt ’20

The Environmental Science Award—Presented to a graduating senior Environmental Science major who has demonstrated outstanding ability and leadership in the field of Environmental Science.

Brittney K. Flaten ’20

The Environmental Studies Award—Presented to the most outstanding student completing an Environmental Studies minor in the current academic year. Rachel K. Wylie ’20

Thanh C. Nguyen ’20

Nancy Juerges Geomorphology Award—Given to that student who has demonstrated unusual ability in the field of geomorphology.

Nic D. Hertzler ’20John G. Ruck ’20

Richard A. Shephard ’56 Award—Awarded to that Geology major who by his/her attitude and scholarship in mineralogy and petrology shows the greatest aptitude for the field of Geology.

Halle Y. Putera ’20Sam E. Patzkowsky ’20

10 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

Wise-Beutner Structural Geology Award—Presented to the student who demonstrates outstanding ability in structural geology and high academic promise.

Halle Y. Putera ’20

Lloyd S. Yeakel Memorial Award in Geology—Presented to that student showing most promise and outstanding performance in the field of Sedimentology.

Sam E. Patzkowsky ’20

Economics Faculty Representative Yeva Nersisyan

The Minnie Zeid Memorial Prize—Given to the graduating Economics major who has achieved the highest cumulative academic average in courses during the first seven semesters.

Khanh T. Tran ’20Fangzhou Wei ’20

Zhengyi Yu ’20

Theodore M. Wood Prize—Awarded for the best essay submitted upon a selected subject in Economics.

Sarah J. Ye ’20

EnglishFaculty Representative Judith Mueller

The Academy of American Poets Poetry Prize—Awarded for the best poem, regardless of length, subject, or form.

Kimberly N. Brandolisio ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 11

Jerome Irving Bank Memorial Short Story Prize—Established in 2003 by F&M alumnus Lawrence Henry Bank, Esq. ’65 to honor and preserve the memory of his late brother, Jerome Irving Bank, Esq. Jerome Bank, a graduate of Hobart and the New York University School of Law, and who always wanted to be a writer, but died before realizing his dream. The award is given to the best work of short fiction.

Winner - Audrey M. Lee ’21Runner-up - Coral Bello-Martinez ’20

The Arleen “Cookie” Faust Prize For Humor Writing—This award is meant to celebrate Arleen “Cookie” Faust, the beloved academic coordinator for the English department at Franklin & Marshall College from 1985 to 2012. A longtime employee of the College, she possessed a wealth of experience and told fabulous, hilarious stories.

Izzy L. Buck ’21

William Uhler Hensel Junior Prize—Awarded to a member of the sophomore or junior class for the best essay submitted as a term paper in English or American Literature.

Kyra G. Lisse ’22

William Uhler Hensel Senior Prize—Awarded to a member of the Senior Class for the best essay submitted as a term paper in English or American Literature.

Donald B. White ’20

Elisabeth Doreen Shaw Russell Award in Creative Nonfiction—This award is meant to acknowledge the achievement and passing of a great student, a great teacher, and, above all, a great person.

Izzy L. Buck ’21

French Faculty Representative Cindy Yetter-Vassot

Carl Hartzel Prize in French—Awarded to a student superior in French. Abigail E. O’Hara ’20

12 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

German/Russian Faculty Representative Jon Stone

M. Joseph Buehrle German Prize—Awarded to the member of the senior class who passes the most satisfactory examination in the German language.

Yuan Chen ’20Jaime K. Helm ’20

Government Faculty Representative Stephanie McNulty

A.V. Hiester Memorial Prize—Presented to the student who completes the course in American Government with superior performance.

George S. Cho ’22Sarah M. Marsan ’22

Comparative Politics Achievement Award—Awarded to the student who has demonstrated excellence in comparative politics courses.

Lia P. Tavarez ’20

Richard W. Krouse ’68 Prize—Awarded to the student who has written the most outstanding paper in political theory during the current year.

Luc Fondrie-Teitler ’20

Arthur King Kunkel Prize—Presented to the senior majoring in government who has demonstrated the highest degree of excellence in research and writing.

Emily Pollock ’20

Robert C. Gray International Relations Prize—Presented to a senior Government major who has demonstrated the highest academic achievement in international relations courses.

Allison M. Maxwell ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 13

George W. Wagner Prize—Presented to the student who has completed his or her major in the field of Government with the greatest distinction.

Julia A. Bevan ’20

R.F. Schier American Government Endowment—Presented to a student to be used exclusively for study and research and for furthering the study and research of American Government and Politics, including the federal, state and local levels.

Christian P. Bogardus ’21Ali R. Husaini ’22

Ruby J. Van Dyk ’21

The Sidney Wise Public Service Internship Award—The interns are selected on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and potential for making a significant contribution to public life after graduation.

Sierra A. Goodridge ’21Abigail S. Kelkai ’21

Sarah P. Smith ’21

Congressman Edwin D. Eshleman Memorial Fund Award—Presented to the highest-ranking Political Science major who was domiciled in Lancaster County immediately prior to admission to the College.

Aidan R. Coco ’20

The Richard F. Schier Memorial Prize—Presented to the senior Government major who has shown exceptional aptitude in the study of American government and politics as demonstrated by superior achievement in advanced coursework and/or independent research in the field.

Jared H.Silberglied ’20

14 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

History Faculty Representative Richard Reitan

Charles I. Landis Award—Presented to a student who has written a superior essay in an assigned subject in History. Katherine E. Coble ’20

Frederick C. Schaeffer Prize—Awarded to the member of the graduating class who has done the most outstanding work in the field of History during their college years.

Elyse J. Howell ’20Steven J. Nicodemo ’20

Judaic StudiesFaculty Representative Marco Di Giulio

The Milton Sidney and Thelma Weinman Goldstein Award—Presented to the student with the best performance in Judaic Studies.

Sarah G. Silverman ’20

Mathematics Faculty Representative Christina Weaver

Ronald K. Stuart Mathematics Prize—Awarded to the student who has completed their major work in the field of mathematics with the greatest distinction.

Aiden P. Kenny ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 15

The John Kershner Scholars—Awarded to students for proficiency in the Department of Mathematics. Gregory S. Bolet ’20

Xinyang Chen ’20Thu H. Do ’21

Shuyuan Dong ’20Andrew D. Kaplan ’21

Aiden P. Kenny ’20Nart Shalqini ’21

Lingfeng Shan ’20Ruosi Sun ’20

Chenxu Wang ’20Fangzhou Wei ’20Yoni R. Weiss ’20Zhengyi Xiao ’21

Xinwen Xu ’21Zhengyi Yu ’20

Music Faculty Representative Sylvia Alajaji

The Hugh Alan Gault Award for Excellence in Music—Given to a senior who has demonstrated exceptional accomplishment in music.

Lin Qiao ’20

Nolt Music Award—Enables Franklin & Marshall student musicians to undertake musically enriching projects. College Trustee, Joseph P. ’59 and Marianne Nolt have established this award.

Gabrielle A. Girton ’22Emily M. Kapner ’21

Matthew C. Lamb ’21Yifeng Xie ’22

16 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

Music Department Award for Composition—Presented to a student for the best composition submitted and serves to encourage and recognize exceptional achievement in the field of musical composition. Jihang Dai ’22

Yifeng Xie ’22

Music Department Award for Outstanding Instrumentalist—Given to a senior who has been an outstanding performer on any instrument.

Sandy M. Chilson ’20Sam M. Broomell ’20

Music Department Award for Outstanding Vocalist—Given to a senior who has been an outstanding singer. Rachel Balbi ’20

Philosophy Faculty Representative Lee Franklin

The John B. Noss Award in Philosophy—Given to the student who has done the best work in Philosophy during the current academic year. Sam Bellersen ’21

Physics and AstronomyFaculty Representative Calvin Stubbins

Frank Durrell Enck Memorial Prize in Physics—Presented to the Physics major whose work in the department has earned special recognition by the faculty and peers

Ileane Ho ’20

The Joseph R. Holzinger Astronomy Award—Presented to a graduating senior who has had continued outstanding participation in the Astronomy Program. Sandy M. Chilson ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 17

The Michael Albert Lewis Memorial Prize in Physics—Presented to one or more freshman students in recognition of superior performance in Introductory Physics courses as determined by the faculty of the Physics Department.

Haolan Ling ’23Josh S. Millman ’23

Alex D. Sobey-Strick ’23

The John Kershner Scholars—Awarded to students for proficiency in the Departments of Physics and Astronomy.

Enrico Calvanese ’20Brian V. Grimaldi ’20

Ileane Ho ’20Reed J. Kienzle ’20

Conor J. Larison ’21James B. Margeson ’21

Christopher D. Shields ’20Jack R. Sinton ’20Ruosi R. Sun ’20

The Michael J. Mumma Prize In Physics And Astronomy—The prize is given to a graduating senior to recognize outstanding scholastic achievement, citizenship, community leadership, and superior potential for future contributions to Physics and/or Astronomy particularly among those students likely to continue the study of Physics or Astronomy at the graduate level.

Victoria E. Bonidie ’20

PsychologyFaculty Representative Krista Casler

Sarah A. Aronoff Award—Awarded to a student who displays, as Sarah did, great personal warmth and a wonderful enthusiasm for life and learning. Tyler G. McGee ’20

Sarah G. Silverman ’20

18 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

Kenneth A. Brookshire Memorial Prize—This prize is awarded to the senior Psychology major who, deemed by the faculty of the department, shows excellence in independent research. Shira M. Gould ’20

Kenneth A. Brookshire Research Fellowship—This prize is awarded to a Junior at Franklin & Marshall College who has demonstrated outstanding aptitude and dedication as a student of Psychological Science.

Anastasiia D. Grigoreva ’20

Paul L. Whitely Prize—Awarded for scholarly excellence in Psychology.Anastasiia D. Grigoreva ’20

Religious StudiesFaculty Representative Stephen Cooper

Rev. Arthur W. Barley Prize—Given to a member of the graduating class who has made the best progress in the department of Religious Studies. Julia A. Bevan ’20

Eleanor P. Wieland ’20

Kahn Prize—Presented to a student for the best research paper or papers submitted in Religious Studies.

Aiesha O. Elwakdy ’21

Charles D. Spotts Award—Presented to a student demonstrating excellent work in the field of Religious Studies. Charlotte McAdams ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 19

Science, Technology and SocietyFaculty Representative James Strick

Benjamin Franklin Prize—Presented to a student demonstrating academic excellence in the study of Science, Technology, and Society.

Zerubabbel K. Asfaw ’20Jaime K. Helm ’20

Scientific and Philosophical Studies of Mind Faculty Representative Bennett Helm

Edward S. Reed Prize—Awarded to the senior who has shown scholarly excellence in Scientific and Philosophical Studies of the Mind.

Anastasiia D. Grigoreva ’20

SociologyFaculty Representative Jerome Hodos

William M. Kephart Prize in Sociology—Awarded to the student who has completed major work in the field of Sociology with the highest distinction.

Elizabeth G. Abraham ’20

SpanishFaculty Representative Beatriz Caamano Alegre

José Greco Prize for Academic Excellence—Presented to a member of the National Hispanic Honor Society who has achieved a high level of scholarship in Spanish courses.

Nina C. Kegelman ’21Allison C. Shockley ’20

José Greco Prize for Promoting Hispanic Cultures—Presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding efforts to promote Hispanic cultures and student departmental activities on campus.

Vicente A. Brambila ’20

20 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

José Martí Prize—Awarded to the students exhibiting sustained growth and achievement in Spanish.

Jacqueline C. Curry ’20

“Premio de ensayo” of the Spanish Department—Rewards excellence in academic writing in Spanish in advanced literature and culture courses taken within the department.

Allison C. Shockley ’20

Theatre, Dance & FilmFaculty Representative Brian Silberman & Pam Vail

The Dance Award for Achievement in Choreography—Awarded to a graduating member of the Dance Program who has demonstrated creative development and skill in dance composition, culminating in concert presentation of that student’s work.

Vicente A. Brambila ’20Amanda P. de Santos ’20

The M. Munson Award in Dance—Awarded to the performer who shows extreme interest in the study of dance, and who has demonstrated outstanding talent, leadership, and service to the performance of dance.

Cyanni N. Heyward ’20

The Theresa Helburn Opdyck Award in Drama—Presented to a senior or seniors who have made significant contributions to the life of the campus theatre.

Jordan W. Coscia ’20

John B. Ovrutsky ’74 Media Studies Award—Presented to a junior or a senior who has distinguished himself or herself by academic and extracurricular work performed in the Film and Media Studies program.

Yuan Chen ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 21

The Franklin J. Schaffner Theatre Award Fund—Honors an undergraduate (or undergraduates, as appropriate) for outstanding contributions to the Green Room Theatre. The award gives the recipient(s) an opportunity to see and learn English theatre by learning Shakespeare at Stratford, and the best of English theatre in London and environs.

Emma J. Hawkins ’22Tess A. Wyrick ’23

Women’s, Gender and Sexuality StudiesFaculty Representative Alison Kibler

The Angela Jeannet Award for Excellence in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies—Awarded by the Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies committee to a student with a major or minor in the program. It is given for intellectual achievement and for positive contribution to the feminist dialogue on campus.

Linned “Lulu” Gomez ’20E Marcovitz ’20

22 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

Science Departments

Biological Foundations of Behavior, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environment, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Science, Technology, and Society

Faculty Representatives Meredith Bashaw, Jaime Blair, Ken Hess, Andrew de Wet, Calvin Stubbins, Krista Casler, James Strick

Rawnsley Science Prize—Given to a senior who by his or her actions and attitude will use the scientific knowledge he or she has gained to the best advantage.

Prsni T. Patel ’20Jack R. Sinton ’20

The Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society Prize—Based on research achievement in pure or applied science, particularly independent research resulting in a written report. The prize includes election to associate membership in Sigma Xi by the Franklin and Marshall College Chapter of Sigma Xi.

Ellie L. Driscoll ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 23

Departmental Awards

Athletics and RecreationDepartment Representative Patricia Epps

The John A. Fry Delphic Student Athlete Award—The highest honor presented to a student-athlete by the College, the award is bestowed upon an athlete who has achieved the highest level of excellence in athletics, community service and academics. In accordance with the College’s Delphic Student-Athlete Honor Society, the recipient must embody the ideals of mind, body and spirit.

Julia A. Bevan ’20Matthew J. Hamby ’20

Jack R. Sinton ’20Rachel K. Wylie ’20

Christopher T. Campbell ’08 Memorial Award—Presented to an F&M student who has taken part in one or more intercollegiate varsity sports at the College and is based on the person’s athletic excellence, integrity and service.

Will D. Kelley ’20

Health Professions AdvisingDepartment Representative Marissa Sheaf

Morgan D. Person Prize—Presented to the health professions student in the senior class with the highest overall scholastic average.

Zerubabbel K. Asfaw ’20

Fredric C. Schiffman Prize—Awarded to the health professions student in the senior class with the highest overall average in non-science courses.

Zerubabbel K. Asfaw ’20

24 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

The Theodore E. Woodward, M.D. Healing Arts Prize—Presented to an outstanding senior who will pursue post-graduate study in a health professions field. The recipient was selected on the criteria of academic achievement as demonstrated by a love of learning for the sake of learning; and dedication to excellence in preparation for entry into the health care profession through demonstrated attitude and motivation.

Zerubabbel K. Asfaw ’20

Special Recognition

High School Teacher Award—Presented to a teacher who made an extraordinary impact on a current student’s education, whether by fostering their love of a particular discipline, encouraging them to stretch their abilities to the limit, or helping the student to navigate a difficult subject or challenging time in their life.

Mr. Tony TsaiFlushing International High School

HistoryNominated by Surya Rahman ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 25

All College Awards

Mr. & Mrs. Lanious B. Keiper Prize—Given to a member of the sophomore class who has made the greatest academic advancement for the first semester of the current year.

Yonghong Pan ’22

The Thomas Gilmore Apple Award—Presented to a member of the sophomore class. Nominees, submitted by members of the faculty and administration, must have demonstrated during the year that they have represented and used their influence for the best ideals of character and leadership within the F&M campus and community.

Thomas Downs ’22

The Bicentennial Prize—Presented to a rising senior in good academic standing who has made outstanding contributions to the College in an extracurricular endeavor.

Bonnie A. Page ’21

The Stanley Craig Memorial Award—Presented to a member or members of the student body judged by a faculty committee to have demonstrated the highest qualities of personality, character and involvement; characteristics esteemed by the faculty.

Anastasiia D. Grigoreva ’20

26 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

The Alice Distler Award—Given in honor of Alice Distler, who was instrumental in the formation of the College’s Health Services. This award recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in volunteer service in the community.

Sean S. Taltavall ’20Rachel H. Strompf ’21

Lydia G. Wolfe ’20

The Muhlenberg Goodwill Award—Presented to a senior who has exhibited unusual growth in the comprehension of social issues and who is dedicated to the improvement of social conditions in the larger community.

E Marcovitz ’20

The Benjamin Peralta Award—Presented to a recognized student organization that has contributed in a significant or unique way to Franklin & Marshall College or the Lancaster community.

Catastrophic Relief Alliance

The Major Dick Winters ’41 Award—The College established this Award to honor the legacy of Major Dick Winters ’41. It recognizes a student who has exhibited the strength of character, the quality of perseverance and the skill of leadership that defined Major Dick Winters.

Taina G. Perez ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 27

Benjamin Rush Honor Society

Black Pyramid Senior Honor Society

Dana Scholars

Katherine Gerber ’22 Anuj Ghimirey ’22Antoinette Heil ’22Navjit Kaur ’21Aryana Kavuri ’22Marina Malcolm ’21

Vincent Pecora ’22Braden Renke ’22Kayleigh Rine ’21Hannah Salvucci ’21 Maija Woodruff ’22

Mackenzie R. Blackwell ’21Christian P. Bogardus ’21Alana E. Brodie ’21Vi Tuong Bui ’21Paolo V. Caglioti ’21Dejah Jennings ’21Emily Kapner ’21Nicole Kolmstetter ’21Leilani Ly ’21Sarah Magnano ’21

Nataliia Nevinchana ’21Jack Norton ’21Grace Oram ’21You Jin Park ’21Gretchen Rooney ’21Hope Raney ’21Rafael Silva ’21Sam Tran ’21Matthew Turetsky ’21

Maureen Adames ’22Kyle W. Addis ’22Carlita A. Bozzo ’22Hannah M. Breedlove ’22Matthew M. Dempsey ’22Thomas Downs Jr. ’22Stephen P. Finck ’22Spencer D. Hall ’22

Kathleen C. Horsley ’22Noah J. Jordan ’22Samantha Martin ’22Jaka Pandza ’22Lauren A. Wang ’22Margaret H. White ’22Kenna N. Williams ’22

Honor Societies(New Members)

28 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

Delta Phi Alpha National German Honor Society

Epsilon Alpha Kappa The American Studies Honor Society of the Eastern American Studies Association

Eta Sigma Phi Classics Honor Society

Gamma Kappa Alpha Italian Honor Society

John Marshall Pre-Law Honor Society

Yuan Chen ’20Jaime K. Helm ’20Braden M. Muscarello ’21P. Griffin L. Sneath ’20

Mia Lucia Spinelli ’20Will T. Thoman ’21Yue Moon Ying ’21

Olivia E. Browne ’20Briahna S. Jackson ’20Julie B. Lim ’20

Angelo Martin ’20 Maeve E. O’Brien ’20Sophie S. Worthy’20

Sasha M. Bonesteel ’21 Cameron A. Hucek ’22Kyra G. Lisse ’22

Claire E.C. Murphy ’20Ashley E. Parkinson ’21

Kristen B. Beckett ’21Angela M. Burns ’21Liliana R. Noble ’21

Priyanka Patil ’21Isabelle A. Roman ’20

Katherine E. Coble ’20Jarrett J. Donaghy ’20Ruby J. Van Dyk ’21Caroline R. Elgut ’21Yueqing Fu ’20Jacob R. Goldstein ’21Emilia G. Hudson ’20Kathryn A. Kinney ’21Yichen Liang ’22Lisbeth Marquez-Delgado ’21

Jeremy A. Mauser ’22Brandon C. Morris ’21Nicole J. Olarsch ’21Alvaro G. Jiraldo Paucar ’22Sarah M. Regan ’22Eva Elyse Robins ’20Isabelle A. Roman ’20Jian Shi ’21Margaret H. White ’22Vanessa H. Woods ’21

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 29

Junto Society

Mu Upsilon Sigma Music Honor Society

Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society

Johanna Bear ’21Sam Bellersen ’21Coral Bello ’20Mackenzie Blackwell ’21Samuel Broomell ’20Paolo Caglioti ’21Angelica Camilo ’21Cesar Cortorreal ’20Nina Dashti-Gibson ’20Adriana Dias ’20

Arianna Felix ’21Luc Fondrie-Teitler ’20Anastasiia Grigoreva ’20Jovani Hernandez ’21Julie Anne Lim ’20Kyle McCormick ’21Nataliia Nevinchana ’21Priyanka Patil ’21Emily Rutherford ’20Alec Wisner ’20

Hannah J. Bledsoe ’23Mariel P. Carter ’23Elisabeth I. Chapman ’23Norah M. Clifford ’23Jonathan A. Cohen ’23Jihang Dai ’22Catherine A. DeSimone ’23Lindsay M. Dewar ’23Nathan R. Hamidi ’23Caroline M. Junker ’23Audrey M. Kinney ’23

Patrick L. Levitt ’23Ana B. Martinez ’23Alejandro Mejia ’23William J. Michael ’23Joshua S. Millman ’23Andrew P. Petti ’23Emma M. Spigelmyer ’23Hannah Stelben ’23Adrianna G. Tomasello ’23Onuva Yusuf ’23Flora (Qinfei) Zhang ’22

Davis L. Cook ’21Adriana Dias ’20Brian V. Grimaldi ’20Peiwen Luo ’20Kathryn M. O’Loughlin ’20Katherine L. Quinn ’20

Luc Fondrie-Teitler ’21Duong T. Vu ’21Shuyan Wu ’21Xinwen Xu ’21Peilin Yang ’21

30 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (Elected)

Jack A. Abdalla ’21Julia A. Bevan ’20Mackenzie R. Blackwell ’21John A. Bogert ’20Katherine E. Coble ’20Kaitlyn P. Cowan ’20Elizabeth O. Fulham ’20

Laura B. Greene ’22Spencer D. Hall ’22Benjamin N. Kotran ’21Harrison T. Laukhuff ’21Xinghan Ma ’21Evan C Michales ’21Jolie E. Rosenberg ’22

Elizabeth G. Abraham ’20Danielle Antoine ’20Zerubabbel K. Asfaw ’20Taylor L. Baker ’20Julia A. Bevan ’20Kimberly N. Brandolisio ’20Xinyang Chen ’20Yining Chen ’20Yuan Chen ’20Yuanhang Chen ’20Katherine E. Coble ’20Aidan R. Coco ’20Jacqueline C. Curry ’20Adriana Dias ’20Adrianna M. DiMare ’20Nicole C. Dobrosky ’20Shuyuan Dong ’20Elizabeth L. Driscoll ’20Ruochen Du ’20Hannah F. Fink ’20Brittney K. Flaten ’20Kylie N. Givler ’20Linned Gomez ’20Binghe Gong ’20Yike Gong ’20

Anna G. Goorevich ’21Kaycee T. Green ’20Anastasiia D. Grigoreva ’20Jaime K. Helm ’20Nicholas Hertzler ’20Ileane Ho ’20Elyse J. Howell ’20Emilia G. Hudson ’20William D. Katzen ’20Reed J. Kienzle ’20Julia M. Kopala ’20Luis Henrique Lemos Lopes ’20Mira I. Lerner ’20Julie Anne B. Lim ’20Peiwen Luo ’20Charlotte McAdams ’20Tyler G. McGee ’20Kelsey T. Nason ’20Nataliia Nevinchana ’21Thanh C. Nguyen ’20Maeve E. O’Brien ’20Prsni T. Patel ’20Taina G. Perez ’20Emily Pollock ’20Talia S. Price ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 31

Pi Delta Phi National French Honor Society

Pi Gamma Mu National Social Science Honor Society

Katherine E. Clementi ’20Amanda P. de Santos ’20Erin M. Fago ’20Zoe S. Katz ’20

Abigail O’Hara ’20Marian “Alex” Pinsk ’20Eleanor P. Wieland ’20

Elizabeth G. Abraham ’20Daniel A. Baroff ’21Christian P. Bogardus ’21John A. Bogert ’20Alana E. Brodie ’21Katherine E. Coble ’20Linned “Lulu” Gomez ’20Cara Haring ’21Ethan M. Kane ’21Emily M. Kapner ’21Nina C. Kegelman ’21

Peiwen Luo ’20Anna M. McDonough ’21Jack L. Norton ’21Prsni T. Patel ’20Emily R. Pollock ’20Katherine L. Quinn ’20Emily C. Rutherford ’20Sean S.Taltavall ’20Khanh T. Tran ’20Yiwen Wang ’20

Lin Qiao ’20Katherine L. Quinn ’20Emily M. Ritchey ’20Hannah Rodriguez ’20Silvanys L. Rodriguez ’20Isabelle A. Roman ’20Gretchen E. Rooney 21Emily C. Rutherford ’20Rachel V. Sheffield ’20Allison C. Shockley ’20Jared H. Silberglied ’20Sarah G. Silverman ’20Jonathon R. Sinton ’20Blake T. Smith ’20Ruosi Sun ’20Lia P. Tavarez ’20

Andrew Tomlinson ’20Khanh T. Tran ’20Yiwen Wang ’20Yuhang Wang ’20Fiona F. Waters ’20Natalie G. Weaver ’20Fangzhou Wei ’20Yoni R. Weiss ’20Noah Williams ’20Yunfan Wu ’20Rachel K. Wylie ’20Sarah J. Ye ’20Siru Ye ’20Zhengyi Yu ’20Harmony L. Zhao ’20Ling Zheng ’20

32 |   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   |

Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society

Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society

Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society

Jamie C. Belfer ’22Yining Chen ’20Davis L. Cook ’21Kaitlyn P. Cowan ’20Ziwei Ge ’21Brian V. Grimaldi ’20Liting Huang ’21Zecheng Huang ’21Cheyenne V. Hughes ’21Andrew D. Kaplan ’21

Aiden P. Kenny ’20Zouxiaowei Ma ’21Alex Malave ’21Nataliia Nevinchana ’21Cesar F. Silva ’21Rafael S. Silva ’21Anh Q. Tran ’22Matthew C. Turetsky ’21Zhifan Zhang ’21Kai Zong ’20

Mackenzie R. Blackwell ’21Christian P. Bogardus ’21Vi Bui ’21Luyan Chen ’20Liam Gilroy ’21Tara L. Hessenthaler ’21Emily M. Kapner ’21William D. Katzen ’20Abigail S. Kelkai ’21Brandon C. Morris ’21

Jack L. Norton ’21Isabel S. Paris ’21Katherine L. Quinn ’20Daniel Robillard ’21Jian Shi ’21Lam T. Tran ’21Ruby Van Dyke ’21Vanessa H. Woods ’21Zhifan Zhang ’21

Linned (Lulu) Gomez ’20 Shira M. Gould ’20 Natalie A. Hutchins ’20 Nicole C. Kolmstetter ’21 Xinyu (Alice) Lu ’20

Tyler G. McGee ’20 You Jin Park ’21 Christina M. Seery ’21 Lydia G. Wolfe ’20 Zhaoyang (Emely) Yan ’20

|   2 0 2 0 A W A R D W I N N E R S   | 33

Sigma Delta Pi National Hispanic Honor Society

Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society

Jaqueline C. Curry ’20Nina C. Kegelman ’21Katie L. McCarthy ’21Jack L. Norton ’21

Hannah Rodríguez ’20Jamie S. Segal ’20Allison C. Shockley ’20Marissa J. Witmer ’21

Enrico Calvanese ’20Davis L. Cook ’21Ileane Ho ’20

Elisa A. Panciu ’21Zihan Wang ’20