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HonorsConvocation

2009

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PreludeSelections of music composed by George Gershwin.Dr. Stephen B. Wilson Professor,PerformingArts(Music)

Processional“March in A-flat major” by G. Gundersen

Opening StatementDr. Barry Batzing Professor,BiologicalSciences

National AnthemKara Howard ’10 MusicalTheatre

Recognition of Top Five Percent StudentsFanfares composed and performed by Dr. Wilson

Dr. Erik J. Bitterbaum President

WelcomeDr. Bitterbaum

Convocation AddressDr. Joy Hendrick Professor,Kinesiology

Department and Institutional Scholarships and Awards

Dr. Gerald Porter Dean,SchoolofEducation

Dr. John Cottone InterimDean,SchoolofProfessionalStudies

Dr. R. Bruce Mattingly InterimDean,SchoolofArtsandSciences

Closing RemarksDr. Mark J. Prus ProvostandVicePresident,AcademicAffairs

Alma MaterRebecca Rozzoni ’10 MusicalTheatre

Recessional“Lobgesang” (Song of Praise) by Ludwig van Beethoven

A reception will be held for the honorees and their guests immediately after the ceremony in the back of the Park Center Alumni Arena.

April 18, 2009 Park Center Alumni Arena

ProgramAlma MaterBy 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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Platform Party

Dr. Erik J. Bitterbaum President

Dr. Mark J. Prus ProvostandVicePresident,AcademicAffairs

Dr. Virginia B. Levine ExecutiveAssistanttothePresident

Dr. Gerald Porter Dean,SchoolofEducation

Dr. John Cottone InterimDean,SchoolofProfessionalStudies

Dr. R. Bruce Mattingly InterimDean,SchoolofArtsandSciences

Dr. Joy Hendrick Professor,Kinesiology

Keyboardist

Dr. Stephen B. Wilson Professor,PerformingArts(Music)

Mace Bearer

Dr. Barry Batzing Professor,BiologicalSciences

Gonfaloniers

All-CollegeDr. Craig Little DistinguishedServiceProfessor,Sociology/Anthropology

Arts And sCienCesDr. Sharon Steadman AssociateProfessor,Sociology/Anthropology Coordinator,InternationalStudiesProgram

eduCAtionDr. Elizabeth Klein AssociateProfessor, Childhood/EarlyChildhoodEducation

ProfessionAl studiesDr. Kathleen Howarth Professor,PhysicalEducation

Marshals

Dr. David Barclay AssociateProfessor,Geology

Mr. Peter Han AssistantProfessor,SportManagement

Dr. Susan Rayl AssociateProfessor,Kinesiology

Dr. Susan Stratton AssistantProfessor, Childhood/EarlyChildhoodEducation

Readers

Dr. Kathleen Lawrence AssociateProfessor,CommunicationStudies

Dr. Arnold Talentino Coordinator,SUNYCortlandHonorsProgram ProfessorEmeritus,English

College Representatives The Top Five Percent

The names on the following pages represent students who are in the top five percent of their respective classes. The names are listed according to class rank. The student’s major is indicated underneath each name.

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

Symbols* This symbol after a name indicates that the student has been chosen as a member of Phi Eta Sigma, the national

honor society for freshmen.

+ This symbol after a name indicates that the student has been chosen as a member of Phi Kappa Phi, the national all-discipline honor society for juniors and seniors.

# This symbol after a name indicates that the student has been chosen as a member of Tau Sigma, the national honor society for transfer students.

> This symbol after a name indicates that the student has been chosen as a member of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a national honor society for undergraduate students age 24 and older.

^ This symbol after a name indicates that the student is a participant in the SUNY Cortland Honors Program.

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taylor John WeigandAdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

eva gauthier #English

Joy Marie Hines >Physics

theresa Catherine ricklefs >CommunicationStudies

Bart Matthew White #PhysicalEducation

rhonda elizabeth gall Campbell >EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

Kimberly A. Meyn #AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

Vanessa l. WolfInclusiveSpecialEducation

stacia J. derdzinskiAdolescenceEducation:English

Kristin A. White +Psychology

sabrina M. Conway #ChildhoodEducationandHistory

erin d. desalvoAdolescenceEducation:SpanishandInternationalStudies

laura rose dohenyBiology

Brittany leigh HartmannChildhoodEducation

Jeromy scott snyder #AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

Melissa sue grayPsychology

derrick Anthony Hartnett +SportManagementandBusinessEconomics

timothy lloyd + #AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics

Michael John Mistretta #AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics

Brian Keith Monica + # >EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

John Joseph PotrikusChildhoodEducation

Christopher grady donohueMathematics

Ashley Christina JonesPoliticalScienceandCommunicationStudies

Michelle dorothy santoro *PoliticalScienceandCriminology

Christina Marie CheriChildhoodEducation

Seniors90 or more credit hours completed. Cumulative averages range from 4.25 to 3.85

Karen CorsonSpeechandLanguageDisabilities

toby lynn ClarkEarlyChildhoodEducation

Melissa Beth squiers >EnglishasaSecondLanguage

Jessica lynn Boehme #CommunicationStudies

Kerry Ann linden >SpeechandHearingScience

Keira ellen Whitmore + #SpeechandLanguageDisabilities

nicole Marie dovi + ^Kinesiology

Krista leigh Merry >SpeechandLanguageDisabilities

Alexandra Amelia Baldwin >AdolescenceEducation:Spanish

Amanda Marlene HowardBiology

nicholas Mackenzie Mangan #PhysicalEducation

Adam Zebulun Berenstain + # >ProfessionalWriting

Jennifer ondrako #InclusiveSpecialEducation

daniel Joseph Pitcher #PsychologyandKinesiology

Michelle romayne Housworth + ^English,InternationalStudiesandSpanish

Christopher William lantryCommunicationStudies

robert William Castle # >ChildhoodEducation

leila farley #AdolescenceEducation:French

Helen Margaret WinchellKinesiology

Jennifer Marguerite Cobb # >Kinesiology

Krysten irene Hoversen * +SportManagementandBusinessEconomics

elaine Marie o’donnellEarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

Heather Marie springer #AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics

Matthew ryan HaierPhysicalEducation

Julia rose Mastro #HealthEducation

Cara Alexandria Putman + #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

John riordan stulbBiomedicalSciences

Jessica Marie Willson #PhysicalEducation

Jeanne Ann Jensch # >EnglishasaSecondLanguage

Kara l. PerkinsPhysicalEducation

rachel elaine Alexander #ChildhoodEducation

sherry lynn Hicks * >ChildhoodEducation

Jeanna dippelBiologyandKinesiology

Patricia Anne owens # >AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics

Christina rose tropiano *Biology

Melissa Ann AmatoChildhoodEducation

Caitlin Cowling goodwin >AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

theresa K. Pellecchia * +ChildhoodEducation

Brynley A. shephard #PhysicalEducation

Katharine shumaker >BusinessEconomics

taryn l. donovan * + ^SportManagementandSpanish

troy Joseph Killian # >AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

Chea francesca snyder >SpeechandLanguageDisabilities

timothy John doohan +SportManagementandCommunicationStudies

Ashley M. ferber #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

Ashley Barbara Hudson * +ChildhoodEducation

Janeen Jesse Hulbert *Kinesiology:FitnessDevelopment

Janel M. Kierecki * +InclusiveSpecialEducation

Amy Cherie linnenPhysicalEducation

Ashley n. naklick + #AthleticTraining

Katelyn Mary omans * +EnglishasaSecondLanguageandSpanish

evan Michael rothstein * ^SportManagement

ilona Maria szotyori *PhysicalEducationandKinesiology

The Top Five Percent

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sean Matthew Cully +PhysicalEducation

Amanda Marie gomez #HealthEducation

lisa Marie Hlebica #ChildhoodEducation

Anna M. Mcnamara * +HealthEducation

tracy Jennifer roach #ProfessionalWriting

Angela elaine silverstein #ChildhoodEducation

gary Michael towner >OutdoorRecreation

Jason richard Willms #AdolescenceEducation:French

Juniors56.5 to 89.5 credit hours completed. Cumulative averages range from 4.20 to 3.82

Beth Ann Madden #ChildhoodEducation

Bryan Patrick Holland #AdolescenceEducation:Spanish

Josiah James Cimino #BusinessEconomics

Joseph Michael Piliero #Sociology

rebecca faith Bentley #Sociology

Cari leigh scoppa #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

emily M. spullerPhysicalEducation

Kathleen rose livermore #AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics

Mark Joseph Mcdonald #Kinesiology

Michael James HoughtonBiomedicalSciences

Morgan nicole Moore #Kinesiology

Peter Alan Knutsen #PoliticalScienceandHistory

nathanial Jarad fisher * ^SportManagement

Jennifer Ann nicks *ChildhoodEducation

Jennifer rea >ChildhoodEducation

erica M. sanderson * +CommunicationStudies

Jessica lynne thompsonSportManagement

nicole Marie Corcoran *PhysicalEducation

Morgan frances emrich #AdolescenceEducation:Biology

nienna grace Hempstead #EnglishasaSecondLanguage

satoshi KinoshitaBusinessEconomics

Mary elizabeth VincentEarlyChildhoodEducation

stacey lee Zimmerman *ChildhoodEducation

Meloney daileyCriminology

emily Anne genovese * ^SpeechandLanguageDisabilities

Holly Marie leary >EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

Zachary david nizolek + #SportManagement

lauren tama friedlander * + ^PhysicalEducation

Kathleen Ann geoghegan * + ^AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

Andrew J. Hamilton +English,CommunicationStudiesandSpanish

Katherine Mary Herlihy + #ChildhoodEducation

Jessica dawn Mirabito + #ChildhoodEducation

thomas Vincent nenos + # PhysicalEducation

Andrea lynn oddoChildhoodEducation

Marina Carlstein >NewMediaDesign

Jacquelyn lea Corbett #AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

Blythe erin McPletl + # >AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics

Michael John Polizzi #SportManagement

lori Marie samianiSportManagement

darlene Virginia scouten >AdolescenceEducation:English

Matthew Vitale +GeographicInformationSystemsandGeology

Alexis lyn Abdo #PhysicalEducation

Holly K. Bakker #PhysicalEducation

Joann M. Crosier *EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

Allie Knitter #AdolescenceEducation:Biology

Kevin t. stimson *Biology

Jason Michael newtonGeology

Patricia lynne Plummer >English

Heather Marie AyresEarlyChildhoodEducation

Charlene suzanne Briguglio >ChildhoodEducation

david r. Byron >EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

Jenielle elizabeth Metz #HealthScience

thomas edward straubPhysicalEducation

Cassandra Mayosky *AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

sarrah Christine KubinecGeography

Jennifer lynn salisbury #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

Caitlin Cassidy degroatInclusiveSpecialEducation

Heather Ashley Hankinson * ^SpeechandHearingScienceandSpanish

Melissa d. Jones #ChildhoodEducation

Ho Woon leeInternationalStudies

nicole richardson * ^EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducationandSpanish

stacey Penczak *SportManagement

Brittany Anne trowbridge #ChildhoodEducation

lindsay taylor doris *ChildhoodEducation

david C. Bitterbaum *Pre-Major

Margaret dorothy Place *PoliticalScience


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Hannah rebecca langbart #Biology

Alison M. Cleary *AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

Hilary frances davis #HealthEducation

Marisa Ann Burkett *PoliticalScience

Michael Vincent schoeneberger ii *PoliticalScienceandSportManagement

dawn Marie BattistaEarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

stephanie n. grube Biology

timothy Brooks HarrounPhysicalEducation

scott edward neriAdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

Matthew fusaroPhysicalEducation

Kristen Marie Massaro #PhysicalEducation

Helen louisa neuhardChildhoodEducation

Alanna Cooney *PhysicalEducation

Sophomores26 to 56 credit hours completed.Cumulative averages range from 4.24 to 3.75

Jolene-Mychal Ann eatonAdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

laura PlattBiology

Cara deana shulman ^Recreation

Allison Margaret Brown ^PhysicalEducation

Kerrie iris findlayAdolescenceEducation:FrenchandSpanish

Michael david totaPre-Major

Hannah rose spornKinesiology

Ali Can duranEconomics

thomas Michael Malikowski ^BiomedicalSciences

tory irene WoodenSpeechandLanguageDisabilities

sara elizabeth gleisle #HealthEducation

Katelin Bethany double ÎnclusiveSpecialEducation

Christa Mae Carsten #AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics

stephanie rae Hartley #ChildhoodEducation

richelle ruth lawrence #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Peter gerard sweeney * ^SportManagement

Melanie tietjen *ChildhoodEducation

Chandree leigh Van VrankenBusinessEconomics

sarah eileen sydoriw #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

erica frerking * ÎnternationalStudiesandEconomics

Kayla Ann Hauck *InclusiveSpecialEducation

Colin Patrick utz-Meagher *Kinesiology

tara Marie Ward *Psychology

stephanie A. Battista *ChildhoodEducation

Ashley lynne Andrews #AdolescenceEducation:English

erin elizabeth garvey ^ChildhoodEducationandMathematics

Katelynn Marie Hoag * ^ChildhoodEducationandEnglish

sean Michael nolan *AdolescenceEducation:PhysicsandMathematics

stephanie squires Worden * ^CommunicationStudies

Christina lynn strain *InclusiveSpecialEducation

rachel elaine ditch #AdolescenceEducation:English

Brenden engOutdoorRecreation

Ashley Marie feyler #PhysicalEducation

Andrea lorraine forward * ^PoliticalScience

stephanie Anne Masell #SpeechandLanguageDisabilities

rachel Anne donaldson *InclusiveSpecialEducation

Jennifer lynn garcias >EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

Kaitlyn elizabeth HelmEarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

Alyssa Maria Cooper * ÊarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

Kara doughertyAdolescenceEducation:Mathematics

Carrie lynn MallisonHealthScience

Christopher Kevin dalyBusinessEconomics

Alison nicole HoughtalingPhysicalEducation

James nolanChildhoodEducation

William Jason talbot #GeographicInformationSystems

Jeremiah Jonathan BestEarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

tanya Marie Brucie #Psychology

rachel elizabeth drayer *HealthEducation

Caitlin dawn lawrence #HealthEducation

Cody ole norris McCoachPhysicalEducation

shannon Marie PotaczalaAdolescenceEducation:Biology

Alyssa leigh Van Patten AthleticTraining

Alyssa eileen tretterChildhoodEducation

rebecca lynn schnirelPre-Major

danielle nicole singerPoliticalScience

rebecca leigh talbotBusinessEconomics

Alicia Marie CrawfordPre-Major

lisa Marie HoffmannPhysicalEducation

Karyn rebecca schutzer ^PhysicalEducation

sara Beth Wynne ^Kinesiology

Jacqueline Marie deluiseAthleticTraining

grace Amelia McgeochMusicalTheatre

Brianna Alberta Byrne ^ChildhoodEducation

nicole Chodkowski * ^Biology

Kirby Meredith edick #HealthScience

elizabeth Ann KellerPre-Major

Kathleen elizabeth raedyCriminologyandPoliticalScience


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Matthew steven delgaudioMusicalTheatre

richard thomas geistSportManagement

Mackenzie lockett goerg ^ChildhoodEducation

stephanie ireanna VitaleChildhoodEducation

Carolyn Marie furlongAdolescenceEducation:EarthScience

Jenna Marie evartsChildhoodEducation

Marjorie elizabeth PulverBiology

John H. Aborn #Art

thomas Karlton CastleSportManagement

sarah elizabeth steeleSpeechandLanguageDisabilities

Meghan lynne Bathke *ChildhoodEducation

Meghan rose BrunswickBiomedicalSciences

stacey Marie ulrichSpeechandLanguageDisabilities

Ashley Marie AmodioSpeechandLanguageDisabilities

Alicia Marie dottPhysicalEducation

steven Michael simmonsOutdoorRecreation

timothy BlaiseEarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation

John richard geyer *AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics

Kelly erin groganSportManagement

Kelly C. McMannPre-Major

Jessica Ashlyn Mohr ÂdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

emily grace riordanInternationalStudies

greta rose tomaschkeChildhoodEducation

lauren frances daley *BusinessEconomics

Jesse Wayne HartleyAthleticTraining

James george richburgKinesiology

Michelle Anne WitkowskiAdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

francis HoareSportManagement

ulyana Andreyevna KostivAdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

Michelle VolpiniPre-Major

Freshmen12 to 25.5 credit hours completed.Cumulative averages range from 4.22 to 3.75

samantha Kimberly slavin ^CommunicationStudies

erika Bailey ^PhysicalEducation

tori rose smithPre-Major

Chelsea radke leonPre-Major

Margaret Catherine MurphyAdolescenceEducation:Physics

Victoria elizabeth drakePre-Major

Brendan James ross ^CommunicationStudies

Victoria faye d’AmbrosiaPre-Major

Michelle Marie nashPhysicalEducation

Jill theresa rathSpeechandLanguageDisabilities

Brittany leigh tillchock ÂdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

lindsay nicole WilsonAdolescenceEducation:Physics

Jennifer lynn ArcuriSpeechandLanguageDisabilities

Korrie Ann olszewskiCommunicationStudies

gillian linda garziaPhysicalEducation

dennis raymond BergevinCriminology

nicole renee CohenSpeechandLanguageDisabilities

Marc edward favroHistory

timothy Michael MabbettPre-Major

Katie florence reedPsychology

Jessica Priscilla greicoAdolescenceEducation:Mathematics

Julia lynne KarpinskiRecreation

Kimberly elizabeth PatriciaHealthEducation

Michael King McnultyAdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

Meghan rae olsowski Ênglish

Cassandra Marie szewczuk ^ChildhoodEducation


Meghan Johanna BabiarzSpeechandLanguageDisabilities

danielle eleanor Melchione ^ChildhoodEducation

Mark Jeffrey ModleskiEnglish

Jamaal Allen stevensBusinessEconomics

Carlee Brianne Hoyt ^PhysicalEducation

lisa erin lewandowskiPhysicalEducation

Monica louise Bell SpeechandLanguageDisabilities

Michael Hank CluenPre-Major

stacey lynn McelroyPre-Major

Kelly Anne ChapmanChemistry

Kelsey M. CornellAthleticTraining

Chelsea A. HallPre-Major

lauren Miriam granat ^Psychology

leah A. KadlecikSpeechandHearingScience

neal richard nelsonAdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

nicole elizabeth PrinziSpeechandLanguageDisabilities

Brittany lee roodAdolescenceEducation:English

theresa ArmeniaAdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies

Jessica Aubrey JohnsonChildhoodEducation

Jennifer laMaidaPhysicalEducation

Jamie Marie PiperatoPhysicalEducation

Jared eilon CardozaChemistry

Zachary louis KigginsPhysicalEducation

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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 winners must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The award and scholarship winners 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

Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6)Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)Inclusive Special Education

School of Professional Studies

Athletic TrainingHealth Education Health ScienceHuman Service StudiesKinesiologyKinesiology: Fitness DevelopmentOutdoor RecreationPhysical EducationRecreationRecreation ManagementSpeech and Hearing ScienceSpeech and Language DisabilitiesSport ManagementTherapeutic Recreation

Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) • Biology • Chemistry • Earth Science • English • French • French and Spanish • Mathematics • Mathematics and Physics • Physics • Social Studies • SpanishAfrican American StudiesAnthropologyArtArt StudioBiologyBiomedical SciencesBusiness EconomicsChemistryCommunication StudiesConservation BiologyCriminologyEconomicsEngineering (3+2)

School of Arts and Sciences

EnglishEnglish as a Second LanguageFrenchGeographic Information Systems (G.I.S.)GeographyGeologyHistoryIndividualized Degree ProgramInternational StudiesMathematicsMusical TheatreNew Communication MediaNew Media DesignPhysicsPolitical ScienceProfessional WritingPsychologySocial PhilosophySociologySpanish

Scholarships and Awards

Onlythenamesofstudentsattendingtoday’sceremonywillberead.

School oF EducAtion

EILEEN BENNETTHarriet Bentley Junior Memorial AwardALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to a junior member of the Nu Sigma Chi Sorority. The award is based on substantial contributions to the sorority, the College and the community.

SHANNON BRESLINAndrew M. Banse AwardPERFORMING ARTSPresented to the senior music minor with the highest grade point average above 3.0.

ROBERT WILLIAM CASTLESenior Academic Achievement Award ◊

ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented 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.

TOBY LYNN CLARKSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊


SHERRY LYNN HICKSSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊


JANEL M. KIERECKIChancellor’s Award for Student ExcellenceSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKPresented by the State University of New York Chancellor to students who have best combined outstanding academic excellence with significant contributions to the university community.

ALEESA KINGInclusive Special Education AwardFOUNDATIONS AND SOCIAL ADVOCACYAwarded to the senior with an overall minimum grade point average of 3.5 who has exemplified outstanding inclusive education practice.

BRIAN KEITH MONICASenior Award for Academic ExcellenceCHILDHOOD/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONPresented to an outstanding senior who has a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better and who has demonstrated excellence in field experiences.

◊ Award funded by an existing endowment or donation SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

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ELAINE MARIE O’DONNELLKendra Nelson Memorial AwardGEOGRAPHYPresented to childhood/early childhood education majors concentrating in geography who exhibit outstanding academic performance, a love for learning and an enthusiasm for geographic education. They consistently demonstrate qualities, both in and out of the classroom, that suggest they will be outstanding classroom teachers.

Senior Academic Achievement Award ◊


JENNIFER ONDRAKOSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊


JENNIFER LYNN SALISBURYAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊

CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONUp to 10 scholarships are presented to students from the top 10 percent of the junior class. The awards are based on substantial contributions to the College community.

School oF EducAtion (continuEd)


School oF PRoFESSionAl StudiES

JACKLIN BAILEYKatherine Allen Whitaker AwardHEALTHPresented annually to a senior health major based on academic excellence and the qualities of charm, compassion and concern that characterized Katherine Allen Whitaker throughout her personal and professional life.

KATE BARTHOLOMEWDr. J. Robert ’58 and Maureen Johnson Professional Studies Scholarship ◊

CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to a junior student in the School of Professional Studies who has been enrolled at SUNY Cortland since freshman year with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

NICHOLAS GERARD BOFFOLIHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

ELIZABETH BOZERoss L. Allen AwardHEALTHPresented annually to a senior health major who displays administrative leadership potential, academic excellence and the qualities of warmth, sincerity and joie de vivre so characteristic of Ross Allen throughout his personal and professional life.

◊ Award funded by an existing endowment or donation

Cortland’s Urban Recruitment of Education (C.U.R.E.) AwardFOUNDATIONS AND SOCIAL ADVOCACYAwarded to the senior with the highest grade point average who has demonstrated best practices in urban education.

JENNIFER MARGUERITE COBBSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊


STEVEN COLWELLPast Presidents Scholarship: James M. Hoose ◊

CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to second-semester sophomores and juniors with a grade point average of 3.2 or better who have contributed to the College community.

KAREN CORSONSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊


SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

DAVID BURNETTEJay ’66 and Bettie Lee Yerka Scholarship for Excellence in Recreation and Leisure Studies ◊

RECREATION, PARKS AND LEISURE STUDIESPresented to a non-traditional continuing student majoring in therapeutic recreation to provide financial support for his or her education. Selection criteria include academic achievement, outstanding leadership abilities and high moral/ethical character.

LOUIS BUSHHuman Service Studies Award for Outstanding Academic AchievementHUMAN SERVICE STUDIES

NICOLE A. CATALANOHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

ASHLEY NICOLE CHAPPLEBessie L. Park 1901 AwardPHYSICAL EDUCATIONPresented to a female physical education major for outstanding efforts and contributions to the campus, community and the profession.

Chancellor’s Award for Student ExcellenceSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKPresented by the State University of New York Chancellor to students who have best combined outstanding academic excellence with significant contributions to the university community.

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School oF PRoFESSionAl StudiES (continuEd)


SEAN MATTHEW CULLYComputer Applications Academic Achievement AwardCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAMAwarded to the senior computer applications minor with the highest overall grade point average who has achieved at least a 4.0 grade point average in computer applications courses.

Francis J. Moench ’16 AwardPHYSICAL EDUCATIONPresented to a senior male majoring in physical education having the highest grade point average while completing undergraduate work at SUNY Cortland.

KRISTIN E. DISANTOJudith Smith Kelemen Memorial Scholarship - Junior Award ◊

SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGYPresented to a junior who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement.

TARYN L. DONOVANHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

Outstanding Senior Student in Sport ManagementSPORT MANAGEMENTPresented to an outstanding senior in sport management who has a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better and who has demonstrated both leadership skills and excellence in program-related activities and events.

NICOLE MARIE DOVIHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

Outstanding Senior Student in KinesiologyKINESIOLOGYPresented to the senior student in kinesiology who has demonstrated academic excellence, outstanding scholarship and professional promise.

AMANDA MARGARET EISENBACHHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.


KATIE FINCHDr. J. Robert ’58 and Maureen Johnson Professional Studies Scholarship ◊

CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to a junior student in the School of Professional Studies who has been enrolled at SUNY Cortland since freshman year with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

RYAN M. FISHHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

LAUREN TAMA FRIEDLANDERBessie L. Park 1901 AwardPHYSICAL EDUCATIONPresented to a female physical education major for outstanding efforts and contributions to the campus, community and the profession.

Honors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

EMILY ANNE GENOVESEHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

KAITLYN HILESpeech Pathology and Audiology Professional Promise AwardSPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGYPresented to a junior or senior who demonstrates academic and clinical excellence and exceptional interest in the profession of speech-language pathology and audiology.

CAITLIN MARIE HOFFMANHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

KRYSTEN IRENE HOVERSENSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊



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JANEEN JESSE HULBERTOutstanding Senior Student in Kinesiology: Fitness DevelopmentKINESIOLOGYPresented to the senior student in kinesiology: fitness development who has demonstrated academic excellence, service in the field and professional promise.

JENNA LYNNE JAMIESONCharles N. Poskanzer AwardHEALTHPresented to a senior health major who demonstrates a commitment to both community service and academic excellence and who possesses the caring nature, leadership skills and sense of humor exemplified by Charles Poskanzer throughout his 40-year career in the Health Department.


KASEY A. KROLHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.



NICHOLAS MACKENZIE MANGANSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊


MATTHEW MARTINDALEPast Presidents Scholarship: Donnal Vore Smith ◊


JULIA ROSE MASTROLeonard T. Gath AwardHEALTHPresented annually to a senior health major based upon leadership and the humanitarian concern for the safety and well being of others so characteristic of Leonard Gath throughout his personal and professional life.

MELANIE M. MCCORMICKHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.


REBECCA LEIGH MCKENNEYPast Presidents Scholarship: Kenneth E. Young ◊


KRISTA LEIGH MERRYAll-College Excellence in Writing AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to one student who has an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better and submits the winning paper in the SUNY Cortland Writing Contest.

Judith Smith Kelemen Memorial Scholarship - Senior Award ◊

SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGYPresented to a senior who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement.

ALYSON MORGANSKathleen W. Green AwardSPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGYPresented to a senior who demonstrates dedication to the field of audiology.

NAOKO NAGASAKIJohn A. MacPhee Scholarship ◊

RECREATION, PARKS AND LEISURE STUDIESPresented to a recreation, parks and leisure studies student to provide financial support for his or her internship semester or to attend a national conference of a leisure services professional association. Selection criteria include academic achievement.

JAMES NALLYGustave B. Timmel AwardHEALTHPresented to a senior health major based on academic excellence and possession of that unique combination of subtle wit, keen insight, genuine caring and helpfulness, qualities so characteristic of Gustave Timmel throughout his personal and professional life.

JENNIFER EMMA NASTRIHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

TIMOTHY RODRIGUEZChancellor’s Award for Student ExcellenceSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKPresented by the State University of New York Chancellor to students who have best combined outstanding academic excellence with significant contributions to the university community.

EVAN MICHAEL ROTHSTEINHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.


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DANIELLE SCHIANOOutstanding Senior Student in Athletic TrainingKINESIOLOGYPresented to an outstanding senior in the athletic training program who has performed with distinction to enhance his or her professional growth, to share knowledge, to improve skills and to develop attitudes and values necessary for the field of athletic training.

ILONA MARIA SZOTYORIDorothy Arnsdorff AwardPHYSICAL EDUCATIONPresented to a senior female physical education major for academic excellence and who demonstrates potential for professional development and leadership.

SANTINO ROCCO THOMASPast Presidents Scholarship: Richard C. Jones ◊


CALEB VANSICKLEJohn “Jack” MacPhee AwardRECREATION, PARKS AND LEISURE STUDIESPresented to a senior recreation, parks and leisure studies student who has displayed a high degree of intellectual competence and a high level of athletic achievement.


School oF ARtS And SciEncES

ASHLEY LYNNE ANDREWSVan Akin Burd Prize ◊

ENGLISHPresented to an outstanding freshman, sophomore or junior English major.

SCOTT BARANELLOTimothy Chung ’76 Award for Excellence in American Literature ◊

ENGLISHPresented to a junior or senior whose scholarship in American literature merits recognition.

KIMBERLY C. BARBOURThe Seth N. Asumah “Uhuru” AwardAFRICANA STUDIESPresented for outstanding achievement in Africana Studies. One student is recognized for outstanding work related to the continent of Africa, and one student is recognized for outstanding work in the area of African Diaspora.

REBECCA FAITH BENTLEYAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊


SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

ALYSSA LEIGH VAN PATTEN John L. Sciera ’52 Memorial Scholarship ◊

ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to a junior or second- or third-semester student in the athletic training program with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

MONICA VATALAROHarlan “Gold” Metcalf Award ◊

RECREATION, PARKS AND LEISURE STUDIESPresented to a senior recreation, parks and leisure studies student who demonstrates scholarship, broad interests, integrity and dedication to serving people.

John A. MacPhee Scholarship ◊

RECREATION, PARKS AND LEISURE STUDIESPresented to a recreation, parks and leisure studies student to provide financial support for his or her internship semester or to attend a national conference of a leisure services professional association. Selection criteria include academic achievement.

KYLIN R. VOGELHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.


HELEN MARGARET WINCHELLSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊


JAKE ZANETTIT. Fred Holloway AwardPHYSICAL EDUCATIONPresented to the senior male athlete majoring in physical education for high skill achievement, promise of scholarship beyond the B.S.Ed. and high potential for leadership in teaching and coaching.

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KAITLIN A. BROWNHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

MARISA ANN BURKETTAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊


MARINA CARLSTEINGerald N. DiGiusto Award for Excellence in Studio ArtART AND ART HISTORY

ANNE L. CEGLAHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

JENNIFER CHECCOAnn C. Allen Memorial AwardCOMMUNICATION STUDIESPresented to the outstanding graduating senior in mass communication.

NICOLE CHODKOWSKIPast Presidents Scholarship: Donovan C. Moffett ◊


ALISON M. CLEARYLeonard F. Ralston AwardHISTORYPresented to a junior history or adolescence education: social studies and history major with the highest overall grade point average.

JACQUELYN LEA CORBETTPast Presidents Scholarship: Francis J. Cheney ◊


TREVOR CURRYPast Presidents Scholarship: Harry DeWitt DeGroat ◊


DANIEL D’ARRIGOAcademic Achievement and Service AwardECONOMICSPresented to a graduating senior in the economics or business economics major for academic achievement and service to the Economics Department.


KELSEY DELMOTTEHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

ERIN D. DESALVOAward for Excellence in SpanishINTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CULTURE

ZACHARY DEVILLENIUVEThe James McKee Memorial AwardAFRICANA STUDIESPresented to the outstanding student with the highest grade point average in Africana studies.

CHERYL DIROMAFaculty Award for Academic AchievementECONOMICSPresented to a graduating senior for academic excellence in business economics.

CARRIE EATONNon-Traditional Student Major Achievement AwardPSYCHOLOGYPresented to the non-traditional senior psychology major who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities related to psychology.


ADAM ZEBULUN BERENSTAINSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊


TANISHA BILLYPhi Beta Delta International Honor Society AwardJAMES M. CLARK CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONPresented to a senior member of Phi Beta Delta with a grade point average of 3.4 or better.

JESSICA LYNN BOEHMEM. Eugene Bierbaum AwardCOMMUNICATION STUDIESPresented to a student with a grade point average of 3.0 or better and who has done outstanding work in public communication.



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KAYLA EVANSThe Rev. Edward J. O’Heron Award ◊

ENGLISHPresented to academically promising English majors or adolescence education: English majors, with preference given to juniors, seniors and graduate students who exemplify the Rev. O’Heron’s commitment to others.

LEILA FARLEYAward for Excellence in FrenchINTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CULTURE

LAURA MARIE FELPOHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

ERICA FRERKINGAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊


Honors Program Achievement AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to two Honors Program students who have a grade point average of 3.75 or better, an exceptional record of community services and commitment to values of the College.

ROBERT GADENArden P. Zipp Prize in Inorganic Chemistry ◊

CHEMISTRYPresented to the student who has achieved the highest grade in inorganic chemistry or who has demonstrated superior knowledge in inorganic chemistry through his or her research work.

Top Graduating Senior in ChemistryCHEMISTRY

MARTIN D. GALLEYWilliam Joseph Phelps ’69 AwardPHYSICSAwarded to an outstanding senior science major who plans to attend graduate school.

KATHLEEN ANN GEOGHEGANWalter Hanchett AwardHISTORYPresented to a senior history or adolescence education: social studies and history major with the highest overall grade point average.

GENA GERSTNERDr. Norman B. Reynolds Memorial Award ◊

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESRecognizes an outstanding senior biology major who has a good academic record and has shown exemplary personal development. Preference is given to a student who has completed an independent research project and who has been of service to other students during his or her undergraduate education.


KATHRYN GRACE GREENEThe Seth N. Asumah “Uhuru” AwardAFRICANA STUDIESPresented for outstanding achievement in Africana Studies. One student is recognized for outstanding work related to the continent of Africa, and one student is recognized for outstanding work in the area of African Diaspora.

ANDREW J. HAMILTONMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊

ENGLISHPresented to junior, senior or graduate English majors based on academic merit.

Robert Rhodes ’53 Award ◊

ENGLISHPresented to the senior English major with the highest grade point average in English studies.

JOY MARIE HINESThe Outstanding Senior Physics Major AwardPHYSICSPresented to an outstanding senior physics major.

ALANNA P. HOLLBORNHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

ROBERT HORNUNGW. Graham Heaslip AwardGEOLOGYFor outstanding academic achievement by a junior geology major.

MICHELLE ROMAYNE HOUSWORTHDel Ivan Janik Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Shakespeare Studies ◊

ENGLISHPresented to the graduating senior with the most outstanding accomplishments in the study of William Shakespeare’s work.


Sidney R. Waldron Award for Academic ExcellenceINTERNATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAMPresented to a single student with the highest, or near the highest, grade point average and who has shown overall excellence in their academic career.

AMANDA MARLENE HOWARDSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊



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KARA HOWARDCharles T. Griffes Award ◊

PERFORMING ARTSPresented to the student who demonstrates musical talent and academic achievement.

TRACY LYNN KEENERHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

SATOSHI KINOSHITAThe Fred Hanga Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Business EconomicsECONOMICSPresented to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average in business economics.

CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM LANTRYOutstanding Senior AwardCOMMUNICATION STUDIESPresented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated academic excellence, integrity and service to the department.



DAVID LIMBACHThe Wall Street Journal AwardECONOMICSPresented to a graduating senior in economics or business economics for outstanding academic achievement.

KATHLEEN ROSE LIVERMOREDavid L. Pugh Award for Superior Achievement in Mathematics by a JuniorMATHEMATICS

THOMAS MICHAEL MALIKOWSKIHonors Program Achievement AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to two Honors Program students who have a grade point average of 3.75 or better, an exceptional record of community services and commitment to values of the College.

JOHN MARMETMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊


JENNIFER L. MEDWICKHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.


LAUREN MILLERAward for Outstanding Achievement in CriminologySOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGYPresented to the junior or senior criminology major who excels in academic performance and related activities.

DANIELLE LYNN MORANHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

MARK MORRELLAldo Leopold AwardBIOLOGICAL SCIENCESPresented to the junior or senior preparing for a career in environmental science or environmental education who best exemplifies the conservation philosophy of Aldo Leopold: scientific competence coupled with a strong commitment to the preservation of natural ecosystems.

James F. Casey ’50 ScholarshipALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to a student exhibiting leadership qualities and concern for the welfare of others who has been a residence hall staff member or hall council president for at least one semester.

AMANDA MULLANPi Sigma Alpha Award for Best PaperPOLITICAL SCIENCEPresented to the student who has submitted the best paper in political science.

MATTHEW MYCHACKMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊


Van Akin Burd Scholarship in English ◊

ENGLISHPresented annually to a junior, senior or graduate English major.

JASON MICHAEL NEWTONW. Maxwell Hawkins AwardGEOLOGYFor outstanding academic achievement by a senior geology major.

KATELYN MARY OMANSAward for Excellence in English Second LanguageINTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CULTURE

MATTHEW PENNELLOPi Sigma Alpha Junior Award for Best PortfolioPOLITICAL SCIENCEPresented to a junior political science major for the best portfolio of written work for their respective class.

DANIEL JOSEPH PITCHERSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊



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KELLY RANDALLHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

HILARY ANN REHLERAward for Excellence in Understanding Multicultural and Gender IssuesCENTER FOR GENDER AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIESPresented to students who demonstrate depth and insight in understanding multicultural and gender issues.

RODRIGO RODRIGUEZChancellor’s Award for Student ExcellenceSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKPresented by the State University of New York Chancellor to students who have best combined outstanding academic excellence with significant contributions to the university community.

Pi Sigma Alpha Senior Award for Best PortfolioPOLITICAL SCIENCEPresented to a senior political science major for the best portfolio of written work for their respective class.

CATHARINE ROGERSMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊




LAURA PLATTChemical Rubber Company (C.R.C.) Press Award for Outstanding Student in General ChemistryCHEMISTRY

PATRICIA LYNNE PLUMMERMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊


STEPHANIE PORAYRozanne M. Brooks Sociology Award for Outstanding Academic AchievementSOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGYPresented to the junior or senior sociology major who excels in academic performance and related activities.

JAMES A. POTTERHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

HARLEE PRATTSenior Psychology Major Achievement AwardPSYCHOLOGYPresented to the senior psychology major who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities related to psychology.

REBECCA ROZZONIAdams-Hill Theatre AwardPERFORMING ARTSPresented to the outstanding theatre student for high academic achievement in combination with theatre artistry.

JACK EDGAR RUGGIRELLOHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

ERICA M. SANDERSONThomas O. Mwanika AwardCOMMUNICATION STUDIESPresented to a full-time junior or senior communication studies major with a grade point average of 3.0 or better for academic excellence, outstanding research, leadership and character.

AMANDA SANNELLAHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

SARAH SANTIAGOChair’s Award for Academic ExcellenceECONOMICSPresented to a graduating senior in the economics or business economics major for outstanding academic achievement.

MICHELLE SANTOROWilliam Rogers Memorial Award for Excellence in Political SciencePOLITICAL SCIENCEPresented to a senior political science major with the highest overall grade point average.

JASON SAUNDERSGerald N. DiGiusto Award for Excellence in Studio ArtART AND ART HISTORY

LEONARD SCHEIBERMerck Award for Outstanding Student in Organic ChemistryCHEMISTRY

STUART SCHMITTThe Psychology Research AwardPSYCHOLOGYPresented to the psychology major who demonstrates excellence in research.

DARLENE VIRGINIA SCOUTENMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊


◊ Award funded by an existing endowment or donation SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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ERICA SMITHMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊


NATHAN SPIEROOlive C. Fish AwardGEOGRAPHYPresented to the outstanding student in the geography program.

HEATHER MARIE SPRINGERComposition AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to the student who submitted the best essay in Academic Writing I or Academic Writing II.

William H. Reynolds Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics by a SeniorMATHEMATICS

CHRISTINA ROSE TROPIANOPast Presidents Scholarship: James M. Clark ◊


JOSEPH TUTKOMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊



STEPHANIE VANHAMLINBest Paper in EthicsCENTER FOR ETHICS, PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICEThis award is presented to the student with a grade point average of 3.0 or better who has written the best 1,500-word paper in ethics.

Outstanding Achievement in Social PhilosophyPHILOSOPHYPresented to a student majoring in social philosophy who demonstrates excellent academic achievement.

JOANNA VERDIJunior Psychology Major Achievement AwardPSYCHOLOGYPresented to the junior psychology major who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities related to psychology.

LARA VOGELD. Jo Schaffer Scholarship for Excellence in Art HistoryART AND ART HISTORY

SARAH VOORHEESAnthropology Award for Outstanding Academic AchievementSOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGYPresented to a junior or senior anthropology major who excels in academic performance and related activities.

Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society AwardJAMES M. CLARK CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONPresented to a senior member of Phi Beta Delta with a grade point average of 3.4 or better.

TIFFANY WARDJ. Catherine Gibian Award for Excellence in Art HistoryART AND ART HISTORY

TAYLOR JOHN WEIGANDSpina-Friedgen ’71 ScholarshipCORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to a senior majoring in education or physical education with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

KRISTIN A. WHITEPsychology Academic Excellence AwardPSYCHOLOGYPresented to the senior psychology major who has the highest overall grade point average.

ANTHONY WINDPast Presidents Scholarship: Judson H. Taylor ◊


ELIZABETH WOLFFMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊


RESidEncE hAll AwARd

HIGGINS HALLDonald Parish Brooks Scholarship AwardALL-COLLEGE

Presented to the residence hall having the highest cumulative grade point average.


SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES◊ Award funded by an existing endowment or donation

STEPHANIE SQUIRES WORDENAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊


FRANCES MARY ZAENGLEINHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed 24 credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of 3.2 or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and 40 hours of service.

LAUREN ZUBERLaura Horsman ’90 Memorial Award ◊

COMMUNICATION STUDIESPresented to the outstanding graduating senior in journalism.

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Dr. Nancy Aumann AssociateProvost,AcademicAffairs

Ms. Darci Bacigalupi SpecialEventsCoordinator,President’sOffice

Dr. Philip Buckenmeyer AssociateProfessorandChair,Kinesiology

Mr. Robert Buckley ClassroomMediaServices

Mr. Douglas DeRancy ’75 ExecutiveDirector,AlumniAffairs

Mr. Mark Dodds, J.D. AssistantProfessor,SportManagement

Dr. Janet Duncan AssociateProfessor,FoundationsandSocialAdvocacy

Dr. Mary Gfeller AssistantProfessor,Mathematics

Ms. Amber Ingalls ’10 StudentRepresentative

Dr. R. Lawrence Klotz DistinguishedTeachingProfessor,BiologicalSciences

Dr. Kimberly Kraebel AssociateProfessor,Psychology

Dr. Virginia Levine ExecutiveAssistanttothePresident,President’sOffice

Dr. Joy Mosher CommitteeCo-Chair InterimDirector,GraduateStudies

Ms. Charlotte Plunkett SupervisingJanitor,PhysicalPlant

Mr. Kevin Pristash ’85, M.A. ’91 AssociateDirector,CoreyUnion

Ms. Tracy Rammacher Director,PublicationsandElectronicMedia

Dr. David Smukler AssistantProfessor,FoundationsandSocialAdvocacy

Dr. Judith Van Buskirk AssociateProfessor,History

Dr. Stephen B. Wilson Professor,PerformingArts(Music)

Dr. Susan Wilson CommitteeCo-Chair AssociateProfessor,Recreation,ParksandLeisureStudies

Dr. Christopher Xenakis Lecturer,PoliticalScience

2009 Honors Convocation Committee

A listing of the awards presented at the ceremony can be viewed on the Web at www.cortland.edu/honorsconvocation

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