roanoke college

Saturday, the Twenty-Ninth of May, Two Thousand and Twenty-One

One Hundred Seventy-Ninth Year

R O A N O K E C O L L E G E

C O M M E N C E M E N T P R O G R A M

ORDER OF COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES10:00 a.m.

PRELUDE Roanoke College Wind Ensemble, Dr. Marc LaChance, Director

PROCESSIONAL: “Pomp and Circumstance” Sir Edward Elgar

( The audience will rise when the academic procession enters.)

RINGING OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL BELL

THE INVOCATION The Rev. Christopher M. Bowen, Timothy L. Pickle, Jr. & Timothy L. Pickle, III, Dean of the Chapel

(Be seated.)

WELCOME Mr. Malon W. Courts, Chair, Roanoke College Board of Trustees

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Mr. Michael C. Maxey, President of the College

CONFERRING OF DEGREES President Maxey with Dr. Richard A. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, Shirley C. and Donald E. Morel Dean of the College

VALEDICTORY ADDRESSES Eric John Lee, Archbald, Pennsylvania Olivia Sara Samimy, Fredericksburg, Virginia Abigail Elizabeth Workman, Roanoke, Virginia Stephanie Marie Zemba, Greensburg, Pennsylvania

RECOGNITION OF FACULTY AND STAFF Dr. Smith

PRESENTATION OF THE SIMON CARSON WELLS MEDAL Dr. Smith with President Maxey

Mr. James Buriak, Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance

Dr. M. Lisa Earp, Associate Professor of Education

Dr. Garry A. Fleming, Professor of Economics

Dr. Paul R. Hinlicky, Professor of Religion

Dr. Martha A. Kuchar, Professor of English

Dr. Christina D. McCart, Professor of Business Administration

Dr. Mark F. Miller, Professor of History and Geography

Dr. Elisabeth C. Gilster Velazquez, Associate Professor of Business Administration

Dr. Lisa C. Warren, Associate Professor of Theatre

Dr. Harry L. Wilson, Professor of Political Science

CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES President Maxey with Mr. Courts

Doctor of Science: Dr. Smith Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow Roanoke, Virginia

CONFERRING OF DIPLOMAS President Maxey with Dr. Smith and Dr. Chris Lee, Chief Marshal

ALMA MATER HYMN Written by Dr. Frank M. Williams (Please stand during the playing of the Alma Mater.) Roanoke College Choir Dr. Jeffrey R. Sandborg, Director

Deep in our hearts, a flame is softly burning. Deep in our thoughts, the mem’ries are returning.

Bells that are ringing, choirs that are singing, Bring back the joys that we have known.

Learning to live, and loving as we’re learning. Seeking to find the truths for which we’re yearning.

Years come and go, but we’ll always know That dear old Roanoke served us well.

To live once more, here in these hallowed halls. To know once again all the joys that we used to know!

Some day the winter of life will pass before us. Then we’ll remember the place that proudly bore us.

Then we’ll remember Alma Mater. Then we’ll remember Thee.

THE BENEDICTION Rev. Bowen

(The audience will remain standing until the academic procession has departed. Please follow the directions of the ushers and staff for dismissal from the stands.)

RECESSIONAL Roanoke College Wind Ensemble

CHIEF MARSHAL – Dr. Chris Lee

ASSOCIATE CHIEF MARSHAL – Dr. J. Brooks Crozier

MARSHALS – Dr. Shannon Anderson, Dr. Marit Berntson, Dr. Christopher Buchholz, Prof. Sharon Gibbs, Dr. Gary Hollis, Dr. DorothyBelle Poli, Dr. Steven Powers,

Dr. Margaret Rahmoeller, Dr. Karin Saoub, Prof. Katherine Shortridge, Dr. Olzhas Taniyev, Dr. David Taylor

PHOTOGRAPHYProfessional photos of graduates at the backdrop will be available within 72 hours after the ceremony.

Graduates will receive an email with instructions and a private password. A link to these photos as well as to the Class of 2021 commemorative video will be listed on roanoke.edu/gradphotos2021.

HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

Doctor of Science

DR. CYNTHIA B. MORROW

Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow is health director of the Roanoke City & Alleghany Health

Districts of the Virginia Department of Health. The health districts provide public health

services, community outreach, emergency preparedness, environmental health, and

community health improvement to a population of more than 278,400 in the cities of

Covington, Roanoke and Salem, and the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig and

Roanoke.

Dr. Morrow holds a Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College and a Doctor of

Medicine and Master of Public Health from Tufts University School of Medicine,

and completed her residency in internal medicine at the Medical University of South

Carolina.

Dr. Morrow is an internal medicine physician by training and public health professional

by career, having spent nearly nine years as commissioner of health in Onondaga

County, New York, and holding, for nearly three years, the Lerner Chair for Health

Promotion at Syracuse University. Since 2017, Dr. Morrow has served as co-leader

for Health Systems Science at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

In September 2020, Dr. Morrow was named director of the Roanoke City & Alleghany

Health Districts. She stepped full-time into the role in January 2021, while continuing

her position at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

For Dr. Morrow, assuming leadership of the health districts came at an astoundingly

critical time. Virginia’s health districts had been thrust into the role of preparing for and

responding to the COVID-19 crisis, standing at the forefront of confronting outbreaks

and mitigating the spread of infection.

The mission of the health districts — to promote and encourage healthy behavior,

protect the public against environmental hazards, prevent epidemics and the spread

of disease, and assist communities in recovery — has been on full display during

this health crisis, as has the measured, consistent and responsive leadership of Dr.

Morrow.

Dr. Morrow views local health departments as key strategists in their communities,

acting as bridges between the health care systems. It is incumbent upon health

departments, she has said, to look at health disparities, and to raise the level of well-

being for all community members.

Local health departments are on the front lines of this pandemic, working to protect

communities from exposure to an implacable disease. Roanoke College extends

extreme gratitude to Dr. Morrow for her work in guiding the Roanoke City & Alleghany

Regional Health Districts during an intensely challenging period in our nation’s history.

Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society

Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society Honors Program Graduate December 2020 Graduate

DEGREES CONFERRED IN COURSEDegrees with distinction: cum laude (minimum 3.4 gpa); magna cum laude (minimum 3.7 gpa);

summa cum laude (minimum 3.9 gpa)

VALEDICTORIANSEric John Lee, Archbald, Pennsylvania

Olivia Sara Samimy, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Abigail Elizabeth Workman, Roanoke, Virginia

Stephanie Marie Zemba, Greensburg, Pennsylvania

SALUTATORIAN Destinee Dawn Harper, Harrisonburg, Virginia

BACHELOR OF ARTSEthan Hunter Abbott Psychology Dover, Delaware

Meredith Gabrielle Albright, cum laude Sociology Palmyra, Virginia

Jordan Elizabeth Alouf Public Health Studies Roanoke, Virginia

Elizabeth Mary Ellen AmosAnticipated August Graduate

Biology Roanoke, Virginia

Emily Marie Anderson Sociology Salem, Virginia

Kasey Brooke Ansell, cum laude Biochemistry Harrisonburg, Virginia

Courtney Marie Ashley Psychology New Castle, Virginia

Brooke Carol Axelrod, magna cum laude Criminal Justice Baltimore, Maryland

Anna Katherine Baker Creative Writing Davidson, North Carolina

Shannon Leigh Baker, magna cum laude History Middletown, Maryland

Samuel Sumner BalchAnticipated August Graduate

Art History Wilmette, Illinois

Emily Marie BallAnticipated August Graduate

Criminal Justice Meriden, New Hampshire

Dylan Alexei BandyAnticipated August Graduate

Art Roanoke, Virginia

Samantha Dawn Barnett Creative Writing Roanoke, Virginia

Allison Donovan Barthol Public Health Studies Midlothian, Virginia

Claire Marie Beeten Criminal Justice Nashville, Tennessee

Alise McKenzie BennettAnticipated August Graduate

Psychology Roanoke, Virginia

Caelin Metta Bennett, cum laude Criminal Justice Winchester, Virginia

Theodore Augustus Bookheimer, cum laude Economics Lexington, South Carolina

Scott Senn Boswell, Jr., cum laude Political Science, Business Administration Kansas City, Missouri

Tyler Christine Bowe, cum laude International Relations Jacksonville, Florida

Sydney Tova BrennerAnticipated August Graduate


Charity Nicole Brimmer Sociology Martinsville, Virginia

Hannah Diane Brockway International Relations Radford, Virginia



BACHELOR OF ARTS Hannah Marie Brotton

Anticipated August GraduateSpanish Chattanooga, Tennessee

Carolynn Renee BructoAnticipated August Graduate

Psychology Westerville, Ohio

Sonnie Diane Bryant Criminal Justice Williamsburg, Virginia

Owen Murphy Buhrendorf History Fairfield, Connecticut

Hannah Elizabeth BuntenAnticipated August Graduate

Spanish Lebanon, New Hampshire

Arianna Katherine Butzer History Catawba, Virginia

Katherine Rose Caldwell Psychology Roanoke, Virginia

Logan Michael Cale Health and Exercise Science Marion, Virginia

Lucas Dakota Blue CampbellAnticipated August Graduate

Art History Roanoke, Virginia

Sarah Jennifer Nadia Caplan Literary Studies Roanoke, Virginia

Andrew James Cariens, cum laude Creative Writing Manassas, Virginia

Alejandra Carino Political Science Linden, Virginia

David Edward Casson Psychology Reston, Virginia

Sydney Marie Caulder, cum laude Criminal Justice, Psychology North Woodstock, New Hampshire

Emma Charlotte CharlesAnticipated August Graduate

Sociology Greensboro, North Carolina

Tatiana Sofia Cherry-Santos, magna cum laude Spanish Superior, Colorado

Savannah Faith Clark, cum laude Health and Exercise Science Staunton, Virginia

Emily Ann Clevenger Literary Studies Alexandria, Virginia

Sydney Rae Coffey Sociology Lexington, Virginia

Joseph Kelley Colliton History Lexington, Virginia

Mary Julia Cooper, cum laude Creative Writing Roanoke, Virginia

Meredith Ann Cox Interdisciplinary Studies Roanoke, Virginia

Zachary Tyler Dalton Creative Writing Richmond, Virginia

Romeo Francesco D’ArpaAnticipated August Graduate

Art Covington, Virginia

Tyler Christopher De Meo Health and Exercise Science Franklin Square, New York

Natalie Marie DeMaayer, magna cum laude Public Health Studies Cary, North Carolina

Caelan Taylor DeMuth Psychology Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Ryan Gordon Denholm, summa cum laude International Relations Gainesville, Virginia

Melissa Diane DeShaw Psychology Robbinsville, New Jersey

Evan Michael Diebus International Relations Alexandria, Virginia

Tyler Nicolas DiFrancoAnticipated August Graduate

Health and Exercise Science Gaithersburg, Maryland

Tess Drzymala, magna cum laude Communication Studies Fincastle, Virginia

Grace McCarthy DuPre’Anticipated August Graduate

Theatre Charlotte, North Carolina

Alexis Leila Ebbrecht, cum laude Public Health Studies Pickerington, Ohio



BACHELOR OF ARTSChaunce Devon Edwards Communication Studies Cowpens, South Carolina

Hollie Mae Eggleston, magna cum laude International Relations Fairlawn, Virginia

Alexandra Harris Elliott Health and Exercise Science Danville, Virginia

Wilson Perry Ey Philosophy Huntington, West Virginia

Jayla Jamice FaisonAnticipated August Graduate

Criminal Justice Greenwich, Connecticut

John Albert Fishwick Political Science Roanoke, Virginia

Claire Eloise Flowers Political Science Roanoke, Virginia

Mary Wylie Singleton Fowler Art Education Columbia, South Carolina

Rachel Jean FreshwaterAnticipated August Graduate


Madison Leigh Fry, cum laude Creative Writing Atlanta, Georgia

Christian Alan GalleoAnticipated August Graduate


Simon Alexander Gardehl International Relations Hudson, Ohio

Katherine Bonnell Gattuso Christian Studies Richmond, Virginia

Jaclyn Nicole GeorgeAnticipated August Graduate

Interdisciplinary Studies Daleville, Virginia

George Edward Gilbert, cum laude Economics Falmouth, Maine

Katherine Grace Gilliam Communication Studies Danville, Virginia

Yvonne Lindetta GravelyAnticipated August Graduate

Art Roanoke, Virginia

Haley Elizabeth Gray, summa cum laude Sociology Severna Park, Maryland

Liesl Marie Greider, summa cum laude History, French Beach Park, Illinois

Erica Marie GudinoAnticipated August Graduate

Sociology Middleburg, Virginia

Alexis Marie Guerrero Communication Studies Asheville, North Carolina

Amanda Josephine GwaltneyAnticipated August Graduate

Criminal Justice Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Lorin Brice HallAnticipated August Graduate

Literary Studies Columbia, South Carolina

Morgan Joyce Hamilton, magna cum laude Psychology Dublin, Ohio

James Edward Hamm, magna cum laude Political Science Vinton, Virginia

Callie Jordan Hammer, magna cum laude Sociology Glen Allen, Virginia

Jordan Elizabeth Hanson, summa cum laude Creative Writing, Literary Studies Norwalk, Iowa

Sarah Ann Hardesty Criminal Justice Virginia Beach, Virginia

Quinn Dominique-Ann Harlan Creative Writing, Criminal Justice Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Destinee Dawn Harper, Salutatoriansumma cum laude

Literary Studies, Spanish Harrisonburg, Virginia

Jordan Chaz Harris Physics Greenwich, Connecticut

Allyson Courtney HartAnticipated August Graduate

Creative Writing Roanoke, Virginia

Hunter Burke Haskins, magna cum laude History, Political Science Spencer, Virginia



BACHELOR OF ARTSRebekah Susan Haun, cum laude Public Health Studies Bangor, Maine

Andrew Reed Haynes Communication Studies Baltimore, Maryland

Sara Elizabeth Heatwole, magna cum laude History Warrenton, Virginia

Rebecca Christine HensleyAnticipated August Graduate

Political Science Bedford, Virginia

Ashley Nicole Hooper, magna cum laude Political Science Nashville, Tennessee

Olivia Margaret Howard CotoAnticipated August Graduate

Creative Writing North Potomac, Maryland

Adeline Camille Huggins Theatre Columbia, South Carolina

Kira Narrise Hunt, summa cum laude Psychology Baltimore, Maryland

Russell Wesley Hunter Creative Writing Charlotte, North Carolina

Emma Catherine Irvin Literary Studies Staunton, Virginia

Elizabeth Grace Janes, cum laude History Brandon, Florida

Emily Marie Johnson Art History Lancaster, Virginia

Luke Cameron Jones, cum laude History Salem, Virginia

Este Nicole Kaiser Health and Exercise Science Roanoke, Virginia

Gavin Richard Kandrick Criminal Justice Winchester, Virginia

Megan Elizabeth Karau Psychology Alexandria, Virginia

Zachary Evan Keen Political Science Warrenton, Virginia

Haley Gale Kennedy, cum laude Communication Studies Clayton, North Carolina

Jessica Erin Kennedy Sociology Wise, Virginia

Austin Lane Kinsley Theatre Roanoke, Virginia

Max O’Kane Kreutzer Criminal Justice, Political Science Chesterfield, Virginia

Jenna Muireann KuczoAnticipated August Graduate

Education Professional Studies Fairfield, Connecticut

David Smith Kuiken Communication Studies Floyd, Virginia

Ayars Thomson Lamar Psychology Houston, Texas

Jacob Jamison Lang Communication Studies Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Alesha Monae Lawrence Communication Studies Bedford, Virginia

Addison Grace LeeAnticipated August Graduate

Criminal Justice Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Desirea Alexus Lee Sociology Asheville, North Carolina

Richard Alexander LePeter, cum laude Political Science Ashland, Virginia

Alexis Adrianna Lester Sociology Gloucester, Virginia

Samantha Lynn Lewis, cum laude Public Health Studies King William, Virginia

Elena Catherine Loughrey Education Professional Studies Boynton Beach, Florida

Audrey Elise Luck Education Professional Studies Nashville, Tennessee

Sara Ann Lynch, cum laude Political Science Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Kristal Siben Mainsah, magna cum laude Economics Wichita, Kansas

Robert Wayne Mangum, III, magna cum laude Creative Writing Manassas, Virginia

Zoe Marie Manoukian, magna cum laude Literary Studies, French Columbus, Ohio



BACHELOR OF ARTSChelsea Lee Marcombe Communication Studies Williamsburg, Virginia

Kelsey Ann Markel Psychology Smyrna, Delaware

Rebecca Leigh Marsh, cum laude Communication Studies, Political Science Barrington, Rhode Island

Lea Sophie Marshall, magna cum laude Spanish, Biology Parkville, Maryland

Jared Josiah Martin, magna cum laude History Salem, Virginia

Alexis Kayla Mattson Literary Studies, Creative Writing Bedford, Virginia

Alyssa Kerri Mattson Psychology Bedford, Virginia

Ava Moran McCartin, magna cum laude History, Literary Studies Providence, Rhode Island

Kelsey Kathleen McCluskey, cum laude Communication Studies Morristown, New Jersey

Shana Leigh McDonald, magna cum laude Communication Studies, Art Loveland, Colorado

Kaelyn Noelle McElrath Communication Studies Bedford, Virginia

Kimberly Grace McGinnis Political Science Renfrew, Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Marie Meise, summa cum laude Biology Roanoke, Virginia

Max Alexander Menzel Political Science Sydney, Australia

Allorie Renee Miller Public Health Studies Lynchburg, Virginia

Dianne Derr MooreAnticipated August Graduate

Sociology Gladwyne, Pennsylvania

Whitley Claire Moore International Relations Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Dan Nahor, cum laude History, Political Science Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Brandt Evan NethercuttAnticipated August Graduate

International Relations Woodbridge, Virginia

Eisabella Anne Nichols Art Salem, Virginia

Emilee Jane O’Dell Religious Studies Portsmouth, Virginia

Michelle Akinyi Ogutu Public Health Studies Atlanta, Georgia

Austin Patrick Orozco, magna cum laude Creative Writing Roanoke, Virginia

John Ibro Ovcina Political Science St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Samuel Lee Paitsel Psychology Roanoke, Virginia

Mikala Leanne Palmer Education Professional Studies Salem, Virginia

Rachael Lindsey PavlichAnticipated August Graduate

Public Health Studies Brattleboro, Vermont

Shahina Persad Communication Studies Salem, Virginia

Shakil Persad Communication Studies St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

George Lee Person, IVAnticipated August Graduate

Education Professional Studies Clinton, Maryland

Kaillee Michelle Philleo, magna cum laude Psychology, Criminal Justice Fayetteville, New York

William Walker Phillips, summa cum laude Political Science, Literary Studies Maryville, Tennessee

Tiffany-Reece Bonnie Pires Criminal Justice Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

McKenzie Moratto PisentiAnticipated August Graduate

Education Professional Studies Amherst, Virginia

Lauren Nicole Powell Psychology Kent Island, Maryland

Jasmine Alexis PriceAnticipated August Graduate

Communication Studies Roanoke, Virginia



BACHELOR OF ARTSSamuel Robert Ream Sociology Virginia Beach, Virginia

Morgan Brittni Reamy, magna cum laude History Colonial Heights, Virginia

Hannah Michelle Redington Creative Writing Henrico County, Virginia

Madison Suzanne Rhone Biology Salem, Virginia

Madeline Mae Rice History Bedford, Virginia

Sarah Elizabeth Riddell, summa cum laude Literary Studies, Business Administration Christiansburg, Virginia

Margaret Stevens Riggan, cum laude Public Health Studies Waynesboro, Virginia

N’keiya Leigh Roberson Sociology Alexandria, Virginia

Aaron Joseph Rogers Psychology Midlothian, Virginia

Joyelle Marissa Ronan, magna cum laude Communication Studies Christiansburg, Virginia

Camden Vaughn RosenfelderAnticipated August Graduate

Criminal Justice Henrico, Virginia

Alexandra Anne Ruckman, cum laude History Summersville, West Virginia

Olivia Sara Samimy, Valedictoriansumma cum laude

Literary Studies Fredericksburg, Virginia

Jessica Marie Schott, magna cum laude History Fillmore, Califorina

Sarah Jean SeifertAnticipated August Graduate

Communication Studies Dunedin, Florida

Hannah Claire Sells, cum laude Health and Exercise Science, Public Health Studies

Boones Mill, Virginia

Katarina Marie Shaner, magna cum laude Theatre Education, Theatre Colorado Springs, Colorado

Caitlin Leigh Sharkey Public Health Studies Roanoke, Virginia

Dylan Joseph Sheck History Cornelius, North Carolina

Timothy Joshua ShermanAnticipated August Graduate

Music, Spanish Salem, Virginia

Mohamed El Shahat Shokeir International Relations, Creative Writing Cairo, Egypt

Destinee Morgan Sinclair, cum laude Psychology Bradenton, Florida

Juhi Pragya SinhaAnticipated August Graduate

International Relations Toms River, New Jersey

Hannah Elizabeth Smith, magna cum laude Religious Studies Crewe, Virginia

Kendall Elizabeth Sperber Public Health Studies Finksburg, Maryland

Kaelyn Marie Spickler, cum laude Communication Studies Bridgewater, Virginia

Erin Elise Standish, summa cum laude Communication Studies Zelienople, Pennsylvania

Anna Lee Stapleton, cum laude Public Health Studies Sewanee, Tennessee

Mary Rose StarkAnticipated August Graduate

International Relations, Political Science Las Vegas, Nevada

Bryce Anthony StumpAnticipated August Graduate

History Christiansburg, Virginia

Taylor Marie Swinson, cum laude Criminal Justice Hagerstown, Maryland

Monica Rae Taft, magna cum laude Literary Studies Escondido, California

Celine Georgia Sky Taylor Psychology Warrenton, Virginia

Jordyn Elizabeth Thompson International Relations Woodbridge, Virginia



BACHELOR OF ARTSAllison Marie Tice Psychology Hickory, North Carolina

Janiah Danielle Nurry TilleryAnticipated August Graduate

History Baltimore, Maryland

Katelyn Alexandra ToombsAnticipated August Graduate

Communication Studies Baltimore, Maryland

Caramae Roberta Totten, cum laude Theatre, Creative Writing Tazewell, Virginia

Cassidy Lee Turner Sociology Richmond, Virginia

Jeffrey Eloy ViaderoAnticipated August Graduate

History Ashburn, Virginia

Nicole Reann Wade Criminal Justice Woodford, Virginia

Mallory Lee Wainwright Health and Exercise Science Salisbury, Maryland

Tessa Johanna Walsh Political Science Elkridge, Maryland

Jarod Lewis Weaver Art History Roanoke, Virginia

Brianna Christine WebsterAnticipated August Graduate

Psychology Kingshill, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Hannah Elizabeth Wennerstrom International Relations Durham, North Carolina

Jessica Townshend White, magna cum laude Art History Candler, North Carolina

Emily Ann Whitty Criminal Justice Richmond, Virginia

Hannah Marie Wilk, summa cum laude Criminal Justice Aurora, Ohio

Megan Elizabeth Williams Criminal Justice Rockville, Virginia

Catherine Margaret Wilson, summa cum laude Political Science Harrisonburg, Virginia

Emilee Kay Wooten Spanish Gaithersburg, Maryland

Dale Edward WorrellAnticipated August Graduate

History Roanoke, Virginia

Stephanie Marie Zemba, Valedictoriansumma cum laude

Sociology Greensburg, Pennsylvania



BACHELOR OF SCIENCEDavid Yaw Adarkwah Mathematics Accra, Ghana

Cale Epperly Agee Sport Management Louisa, Virginia

Skylar Lindsay Allatt Biology Somerville, New Jersey

Elizabeth Weldon Armstrong Elementary Education Wilton, Connecticut

Nathaniel James Ayers, cum laude Biology Rocky Mount, Virginia

Jennie Elisabeth Battaglia, magna cum laude Elementary Education Salem, Virginia

Jasmine Michelle Beach, cum laude Biochemistry Danville, Virginia

Tiffany Ann Bennett, cum laude Mathematics Hardy, Virginia

Reilly Elise Bird, cum laude Biology, Philosophy Port Hope, Canada

Alaina Rosalie Birkel, summa cum laude Environmental Studies, Public Health Studies

Falmouth, Maine

Corey Landon Boehringer, cum laude Sport Management Roanoke, Virginia

Joseph Brent Boone, V Sport Management, Communication Studies

Annapolis, Maryland

Autumn Patricia BoushAnticipated August Graduate

Elementary Education Roanoke, Virginia

Marlene Elizabeth Carlson Sport Management Danville, Virginia

David Michael Cattigan Biology Roanoke, Virginia

Patrick Gerard Cline Health and Exercise Science Leesburg, Virginia

Eric Wayne Coleman Biochemistry Middletown, Delaware

Connor Martin Cope Health and Exercise Science Marion, Virginia

Liam Martin Courtney, summa cum laude Biochemistry Hamilton, New Jersey

Autumn Taylor CoxAnticipated August Graduate

Psychology Salem, Virginia

Patrick Grabil CoxAnticipated August Graduate

Physics Sterling, Virginia

Troy Devon Crawley Health and Exercise Science Charles City, Virginia

Kelsey Elizabeth Cruise Health and Physical Education Ridgeway, Virginia

Robert Andrew Cunningham Actuarial Science Roanoke, Virginia

Carolina Odom Daughtry Elementary Education Clinton, North Carolina

Jacob Michael DavidAnticipated August Graduate

Health and Exercise Science Boyce, Virginia

Joshua Ryan Dawson Health and Exercise Science Amelia Court House, Virginia

Anna Carol Derrick Biology Harrisonburg, Virginia

Kevin Patrick Donnelly Health and Physical Education Brick, New Jersey

Leah Alexandra Dotson, summa cum laude Biology Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Andrew Wade Droubay, summa cum laude Computer Science, Mathematics Roanoke, Virginia

Kasey Elizabeth Fairbanks Health and Exercise Science Lovettsville, Virginia

Matthew Jared Federau Actuarial Science St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

James Cooper Fennell Physics Troutville, Virginia

Holly Elizabeth Fisher, cum laude Environmental Studies Haymarket, Virginia



BACHELOR OF SCIENCENadeshda Victoria Gerasimchuk, cum laude Environmental Studies, Biology Cincinnati, Ohio

Madelyn Brooke Gibbs, cum laude Elementary Education Roanoke, Virginia

Amanda Vaughn Grady, cum laude Environmental Studies, Biology Hinton, West Virginia

Tiffany Amber Green Biology Troutville, Virginia

Shannon Elizabeth Haley, magna cum laude Biochemistry Galena, Maryland

Razan AbdAlfattah Hamed, cum laude Physics Ramallah, Palestine

Kristina Leigh Harrel Sport Management Clinton, New Jersey

Kelsey Jordan Harris Biology Roanoke, Virginia

Lauren Belair Heffron, cum laude Mathematics, Business Administration Glen Allen, Virginia

Dalton James HortonAnticipated August Graduate

Sport Management Painter, Virginia

Carinna Marie Householder, magna cum laude Biology Hagerstown, Maryland

Tara Elizabeth Hrdlick Health and Exercise Science Phoenix, Maryland

Rosa Haydee Jaramillo Biology Roseboro, North Carolina

William Patterson Jewell Sport Management Fairfax, Virginia

Abbie Lynn Joseph, magna cum laude Psychology Dayton, Virginia

Megan Lynn Keehn, magna cum laude Actuarial Science Holton, Kansas

Deanna Elizabeth Keller, cum laude Biology, Art History Knox, Maine

Emerson Kay Kern Biology Asheville, North Carolina

Curtis Edward Kingery, magna cum laude Psychology Boca Raton, Florida

Chadwick David Kinsler Environmental Studies Roanoke, Virginia

Kayla Monae Kinsler Health and Physical Education Odenton, Maryland

Max Wendell Klaverkamp Environmental Studies Silver Spring, Maryland

Quinton Walter Lane Chemistry Gordonsville, Virginia

Elizabeth Marie LawhorneAnticipated August Graduate

Elementary Education Schuyler, Virginia

Kevin Joseph Ledford Chemistry Stafford, Virginia

Eric John Lee, Valedictoriansumma cum laude

Actuarial Science Archbald, Pennsylvania

Kelsey Morgan Lee, summa cum laude Environmental Studies, Public Health Studies

Vienna, Virginia

Sarah Anne LeMay, magna cum laude Environmental Studies Woodbridge, Virginia

Vincent Edward Leo Sport Management Landenberg, Pennsylvania

Margaret Susan Lewis, cum laude Psychology Draper, Utah

Rachel Shaneice Lindsay, magna cum laude Mathematics, Physics Missoula, Montana

Olivia Caitlin Long, summa cum laude Mathematics York, Pennsylvania

Samantha Nicole Luby, summa cum laude Biology Avon, Connecticut

Savannah Lee Lucas, cum laude Elementary Education Roanoke, Virginia

Emily Michaela MacLeod, cum laude Elementary Education Heathsville, Virginia

Sophia Marie Maglio, magna cum laude Biology Plainville, Massachusetts

Luke Allen Marine Chemistry Salem, Virginia



BACHELOR OF SCIENCEFrank Michael Marino, cum laude Environmental Studies, Biology Middletown, New Jersey

Anna Sophia Martin, cum laude Physics Franklin, Tennessee

Shaleigh Rose Mayo Biology New Castle, Virginia

Jeffrey Fletcher Mazzola, summa cum laude Biology Greenville, South Carolina

Kaitlynn Alyssa McCord, magna cum laude Elementary Education Roanoke, Virginia

Corinne Frances McPadden, cum laude Sport Management Ellington, Connecticut

Elizabeth Zsuzsanna Mendler, cum laude Biology Cary, North Carolina

Meghan Louise Mercer, cum laude Elementary Education Gambrills, Maryland

William Redeker Merriken, magna cum laude Actuarial Science Warrenton, Virginia

Philani Mlotshwa Sport Management, Health and Exercise Science

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Sophia Marie Morales Chemistry Stafford, Virginia

Benjamin Frederick Nelson, cum laude Environmental Studies Woodbridge, Virginia

Tia Carrie Nicholson Biology Salem, Virginia

Christian Hunter Orange Health and Exercise Science Botetourt, Virginia

Abigail Ann Packard Elementary Education Davidson, North Carolina

Grace Elayne Page, summa cum laude Psychology Roanoke, Virginia

Rebecca Anne Parker Elementary Education Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Elise Louise Payne Actuarial Science Matthews, North Carolina

Vanessa Leigh Pearson, cum laude Elementary Education, Psychology Boones Mill, Virginia

Kendall Alease Penn, magna cum laude Sport Management Warrenton, Virginia

Antonio Enrique Perez Environmental Studies Roanoke, Virginia

Lucy Elizabeth Perry, magna cum laude Environmental Studies Richmond, Virginia

Brayton Taylor Pierce, magna cum laude Mathematics, Physics Herndon, Virginia

Megan Ann Pilat Biochemistry King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Madison Taylor Quesinberry, magna cum laude Health and Exercise Science Richmond, Virginia

Morgan Sydney Ratcliffe, summa cum laude Elementary Education Troutville, Virginia

Micah James Ray, cum laude Physics Capistrano Beach, California

Samantha Ann Richardson Mathematics Gloucester, Virginia

Madeleine Marie Robben, cum laude Biochemistry Batesville, Indiana

Ryan Joseph Rogers, cum laude Biochemistry Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Thomas Michael RuckAnticipated August Graduate

Sport Management Gladstone, New Jersey

Olivia Frances Sampogna, cum laude Environmental Studies, Creative Writing Mount Airy, Maryland

Christian Ricardo Sanchez-De la Cruz Health and Exercise Science Mt. Sidney, Virginia

Carly Marie Schepacarter, summa cum laude Psychology, Art Franklinville, New Jersey

Caroline Anne Schoudel Biology Darien, Connecticut

Brett Marley Schulz, cum laude Chemistry, Biology Christiansburg, Virginia

Frances Jane Sefcik, cum laude Biology St. Augustine, Florida

Mackenzi Elizabeth Semans Biology Dover, Delaware



BACHELOR OF SCIENCECharles Paitten St. Laurent Health and Exercise Science Fairfax, Virginia

Kelly Anne Talish Health and Exercise Science, Religious Studies

Bristow, Virginia

Joel Stuart Tarpley, magna cum laude Health and Exercise Science Roanoke, Virginia

Charles William Tenbusch Sport Management Williamsburg, Virginia

Angelica Louise Tester Health and Exercise Science Columbia, South Carolina

Siena-Marie O’Connor ThomsenAnticipated August Graduate

Environmental Studies Port Washington, New York

Claire Nichole Trotto, summa cum laude Elementary Education Warrenton, Virginia

Corbin Nate Turner Sport Management Roanoke, Virginia

Cori Van Scott, summa cum laude Chemistry Roanoke, Virginia

Rachel Nicole Wade Environmental Studies, Biology Trumbull, Connecticut

Allison Taylor Wagner, magna cum laude Elementary Education Haymarket, Virginia

Madalyn Grace Wheeler, cum laude Biology Bristow, Virginia

Mason Lee Wheeler Psychology Roanoke, Virginia

Megan Patricia Wheeler, magna cum laude Sport Management, Spanish Jaffrey, New Hampshire

Lauren Alexis White Health and Exercise Science Hart, Michigan

Emily Alice Winstead, cum laude Biochemistry Catonsville, Maryland

Anthony Joseph Wisdo, magna cum laude Environmental Studies Maple Glen, Pennsylvania

Abigail Elizabeth Workman, Valedictoriansumma cum laude

Mathematics Roanoke, Virginia

Henry Lucas Wray Biology Roanoke, Virginia

Marina Elizabeth Wray Biology Roanoke, Virginia

Madeleine Olivia Youngman Environmental Studies Lexington, Virginia



BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONSuanne Saja Alexander Richmond, Virginia

Alexander Matthew Apa Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Aaron Christopher Baldwin Vinton, Virginia

Bryce McKenzie Barton, cum laude Blue Ridge, Virginia

Anthony Michael Beccaria, cum laude Fairfield, Connecticut

Chase Alexander Blanchard Stafford, Virginia

Emily Grace Bless, cum laude Bumpass, Virginia

Alexander Ryan Brogan Roanoke, Virginia

Connor Lewis Brumbaugh, magna cum laude Roanoke, Virginia

Joshua Zenon Buczek Farmville, Virginia

Benjamin John CampbellSecond Major: Health and Exercise Science

Raleigh, North Carolina

Joseph Lewis Carrick Bracey, Virginia

Michael Ying-Li ChangAnticipated August Graduate

Haymarket, Virginia

Caleb Andrew Childress Rockville, Virginia

Damon Edward Childress Vinton, Virginia

Brady Patrick Clark Midlothian, Virginia

Kaylee Brooke Collison Harrington, Delaware

Anastaysia Grace Conrad Fincastle, Virginia

Coban Juliano Crawford Charlottesville, Virginia

Nicholas Alexander Croswhite Norfolk, Virginia

Lydia Faith Custer Rocky Mount, Virginia

Erin Presleigh Davis Frederick, Maryland

Chloe Morgan Dennis Salem, Virginia

Philip Kincaid DickensAnticipated August Graduate

Phoenix, Maryland

Ryan John DolinskyAnticipated August Graduate

Stoughton, Massachusetts

Robert Conly Dye Fincastle, Virginia

Myranda Nicole Farmer, cum laude Ringgold, Virginia

Jessica Garcia Wirtz, Virginia

Jacqueline Christine Gilster Roanoke, Virginia

Shaun Thomas Hammond, magna cum laude Eagle Rock, Virginia

Hunter Wayne Harless, summa cum laude Roanoke, Virginia

William Spencer Hickam Roanoke, Virginia

Ethan James Humbert Troutville, Virginia

Rachel Layton Johnson West Simsbury, Connecticut

Corey Edward Keith Fincastle, Virginia

Savannah Ashtyn Lancaster, magna cum laude Danville, Virginia

Trevor Hunt Landrum Poquoson, Virginia



BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONHannah Nicole Lipes, summa cum laude New Castle, Virginia

Jeremy Seth Littlejohn Charlotte, North Carolina

Jessica Michelle Louros Burlington, North Carolina

Cameron Blake Lynch Vinton, Virginia

Olivia Grace MacCluen, cum laude Haddonfield, New Jersey

Trevor Andrew Mason, cum laude Roanoke, Virginia

Avery Joseph Monahan Norwich, Vermont

Alison Grace Moreau Forest, Virginia

LeRoy Grant Moser Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

Shane Kenneth Murawski Zion Crossroads, Virginia

Carter Cole Otis Chatham, Massachusetts

Brianna Grace Palmer, cum laude Salem, Virginia

Christopher Shane Pikunas Chesterfield, Virginia

Joseph Neil Ryan Hampton, Virginia

Sebastian Alessandro Salazar Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

William Richard Salva Leesburg, Virginia

Ellie Ann Schad, magna cum laude North Yarmouth, Maine

Hagan Alexander Schomberg Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Olivia Mariah Simmons Fincastle, Virginia

Laura Brilyn Sklar Vienna, Virginia

Mitchell Wilton Smith Henrico, Virginia

Edward Turner Spencer Roanoke, Virginia

Joseph Dalton Staples Salem, Virginia

Erik Joseph Stefanowicz Allentown, New Jersey

Emily Clair Stoner Roanoke, Virginia

Mary Cassidy Sullivan, cum laude Hockessin, Delaware

Asad Syedain, magna cum laude Karachi, Pakistan

Brooke Hanna Trapuzzano, magna cum laude Blue Ridge, Virginia

Meredith Taylor Webb, cum laude Roanoke, Virginia

Grayson Carey White Phoenix, Maryland

Victoria Marie YoungSecond Major: Sport Management

Hardwick, New Jersey

PHI BETA KAPPA

nu of Virginia chapter

Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious academic honor society. The Society’s mission is fostering and recognizing excellent in the liberal arts and sciences. Faculty and

staff key holders select students for this distinct honor based on the Society’s stipulations for membership, which include students’ intellectual and cultural interests and scholarly achievements at the College.

Alaina Rosalie Birkel

Tyler Christine Bowe

Hannah Marie Brotton

Liam Martin Courtney

Autumn Taylor Cox

Natalie Marie DeMaayer

Ryan Gordon Denholm

Andrew Wade Droubay

Hollie Mae Eggleston

Haley Elizabeth Gray

Liesl Marie Greider

Erica Marie Gudino

Amanda Josephine Gwaltney

Shannon Elizabeth Haley

Morgan Joyce Hamilton

Jordan Elizabeth Hanson

Destinee Dawn Harper

Hunter Burke Haskins

Ashley Nicole Hooper

Carinna Marie Householder

Kira Narrise Hunt

Abbie Lynn Joseph

Eric John Lee

Olivia Caitlin Long

Samantha Nicole Luby

Sophia Marie Maglio

Kristal Siben Mainsah

Robert Wayne Mangum, III

Zoe Marie Manoukian

Lea Sophie Marshall

Anna Sophia Martin

Ava Moran McCartin

Grace Elayne Page

Kaillee Michelle Philleo

William Walker Phillips

Olivia Sara Samimy

Carly Marie Schepacarter

Jessica Marie Schott

Hannah Elizabeth Smith

Hannah Elizabeth Wennerstrom

Jessica Townshend White

Hannah Marie Wilk

Catherine Margaret Wilson

Anthony Joseph Wisdo

Stephanie Marie Zemba

HONORS IN MAJORSTo qualify, students must graduate with a minimum grade point average of 3.4 in their major.

They must also complete an honors project in their major, featuring a program of independent study which culminates in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.

Shannon Leigh Baker, BAHonors in History

Alaina Rosalie Birkel, BSHonors in Environmental Studies

Theodore Augustus Bookheimer, BAHonors in Economics

Carolynn Renee Bructo, BAHonors in Psychology

Sydney Marie Caulder, BAHonors in Psychology

Tatiana Sofia Cherry-Santos, BAHonors in Spanish

Autumn Taylor Cox, BSHonors in Psychology

Natalie Marie DeMaayer, BAHonors in Public Health Studies

Leah Alexandra Dotson, BSHonors in Biology

Andrew Wade Droubay, BSHonors in Computer Science

Tess Drzymala, BAHonors in Communication Studies

Liesl Marie Greider, BAHonors in French

Morgan Joyce Hamilton, BAHonors in Psychology

Callie Jordan Hammer, BAHonors in Sociology

Jordan Elizabeth Hanson, BAHonors in Creative Writing

Hunter Burke Haskins, BAHonors in History

Carinna Marie Householder, BSHonors in Biology

Kira Narrise Hunt, BAHonors in Psychology

Elizabeth Grace Janes, BAHonors in History

Abbie Lynn Joseph, BSHonors in Psychology

Curtis Edward Kingery, BSHonors in Psychology

Eric John Lee, BSHonors in Actuarial Science

Samantha Nicole Luby, BSHonors in Biology

Olivia Grace MacCluen, BBAHonors in Business Administration

Sophia Marie Maglio, BSHonors in Biology

Zoe Marie Manoukian, BAHonors in French

Frank Michael Marino, BSHonors in Biology

Jeffrey Fletcher Mazzola, BSHonors in Biology

Kaitlynn Alyssa McCord, BSHonors in Elementary Education

Shana Leigh McDonald, BAHonors in Communication Studies

Corinne Frances McPadden, BSHonors in Sport Management

Grace Elayne Page, BSHonors in Psychology

Vanessa Leigh Pearson, BSHonors in Psychology

Kendall Alease Penn, BSHonors in Sport Management

Kaillee Michelle Philleo, BAHonors in Psychology

Sarah Elizabeth Riddell, BAHonors in Literary Studies

Joyelle Marissa Ronan, BAHonors in Communication Studies

Ellie Ann Schad, BBAHonors in Business Administration

Carly Marie Schepacarter, BSHonors in PsychologyHonors in Art

Jessica Marie Schott, BAHonors in History

Frances Jane Sefcik, BSHonors in Biology

Hannah Elizabeth Smith, BAHonors in Religious Studies

Mary Cassidy Sullivan, BBAHonors in Business Administration

Jessica Townshend White, BAHonors in Art History

Catherine Margaret Wilson, BAHonors in Political Science

Anthony Joseph Wisdo, BSHonors in Environmental Studies

Stephanie Marie Zemba, BAHonors in Sociology

ALL COLLEGE AWARDS

Alpha Lambda Delta Senior Award – Abigail Elizabeth Workman; Stephanie Marie ZembaAnnie Terrill Bushnell Prize – Destinee Dawn HarperThe Reverend Doctor John E. Bushnell Prize – Aaron Joseph RogersJohn Todd Faw Memorial Award – Scott Senn Boswell, Jr.

ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA SENIOR CERTIFICATESGRADUATES WITH A MINIMUM 3.5 GRADE POINT AVERAGE – Brooke Carol Axelrod;

Shannon Leigh Baker; Jennie Elisabeth Battaglia; Caelin Metta Bennett; Tiffany Ann Bennett; Alaina Rosalie Birkel; Scott Senn Boswell, Jr.; Tyler Christine Bowe; Carolynn Renee Bructo; Sydney Marie Caulder; Savannah Faith Clark; Liam Martin Courtney; Natalie Marie DeMaayer; Ryan Gordon Denholm; Leah Alexandra Dotson; Andrew Wade Droubay; Alexis Leila Ebbrecht; Hollie Mae Eggleston; Myranda Nicole Farmer; Liesl Marie Greider; Shannon Elizabeth Haley; Morgan Joyce Hamilton; Jordan Elizabeth Hanson; Rebecca Christine Hensley; Carinna Marie Householder; Kira Narrise Hunt; Abbie Lynn Joseph; Kelsey Morgan Lee; Olivia Caitlin Long; Samantha Nicole Luby; Sophia Marie Maglio; Zoe Marie Manoukian; Lea Sophie Marshall; Anna Sophia Martin; Jeffrey Fletcher Mazzola; Ava Moran McCartin; Kelsey Kathleen McCluskey; Elizabeth Marie Meise; Meghan Louise Mercer; Dan Nahor; Grace Elayne Page; Kendall Alease Penn; Kaillee Michelle Philleo; William Walker Phillips; Brayton Taylor Pierce; Madison Taylor Quesinberry; Morgan Brittni Reamy; Joyelle Marissa Ronan; Alexandra Anne Ruckman; Olivia Frances Sampogna; Carly Marie Schepacarter; Jessica Marie Schott; Katarina Marie Shaner; Destinee Morgan Sinclair; Hannah Elizabeth Smith; Kaelyn Marie Spickler; Erin Elise Standish; Mary Cassidy Sullivan; Asad Syedain; Joel Stuart Tarpley; Claire Nichole Trotto; Allison Taylor Wagner; Hannah Elizabeth Wennerstrom; Megan Patricia Wheeler; Hannah Marie Wilk; Catherine Margaret Wilson; Anthony Joseph Wisdo; Abigail Elizabeth Workman; Stephanie Marie Zemba

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

BIOLOGYSenior Scholar in Biology – Samantha Nicole LubyGary Wesley Leonard Memorial Award in Biology – Jeffrey Fletcher Mazzola; Elizabeth Marie MeiseDr. George G. Peery Achievement Award – Leah Alexandra Dotson; Carinna Marie Householder

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICSSenior Scholar in Business Administration – Sarah Elizabeth RiddellSenior Scholar in Economics – Kristal Siben MainsahOutstanding Student in Accounting – Hunter Wayne HarlessOutstanding Student in Business Administration – Hannah Nicole LipesOutstanding Student in Economics – Theodore Augustus BookheimerOutstanding Student in Finance – Connor Lewis BrumbaughOutstanding Student in Global Business – Hollie Mae EgglestonOutstanding Student in Human Resource Management – Kelsey Kathleen McCluskeyOutstanding Student in Marketing – Haley Gale KennedyThe Dr. William A. Sandridge Leadership Award – Scott Senn Boswell, Jr.; Lauren Belair Heffron;

Ellie Ann Schad; Asad Syedain; Brooke Hanna Trapuzzano; Meredith Taylor Webb

RECOGNITION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 2020-2021

CHEMISTRYSenior Scholar in Biochemistry – Liam Martin CourtneySenior Scholar in Chemistry – Brett Marley SchulzAmerican Institute of Chemists Student Award – Kevin Joseph LedfordDr. C. W. Bondurant Student Affiliate Award – Emily Alice WinsteadJames Lewis Howe Award – Cori Van ScottThe Merck Award – Shannon Elizabeth HaleyJohn D. Schumacher Endowed Chemistry Award – Luke Allen MarineUndergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry – Cori Van Scott

EDUCATIONSenior Scholar in Art Education – Mary Wylie Singleton FowlerSenior Scholar in Elementary Education – Claire Nichole TrottoSenior Scholar in Health and Physical Education – Kevin Patrick DonnellySenior Scholar in Interdisciplinary Studies – Jaclyn Nicole GeorgeSenior Scholar in Professional Studies Education – Elena Catherine LoughreySenior Scholar in Theatre Education – Katarina Marie ShanerOutstanding Senior in Education – Elizabeth Marie MeiseMichael J. Sandridge Award for Excellence – Savannah Lee Lucas

ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION STUDIESSenior Scholar in Communication Studies – Joyelle Marissa RonanSenior Scholar in Creative Writing – Olivia Frances SampognaSenior Scholar in Literary Studies – Jordan Elizabeth HansonThe Anna Morgan Award for Excellence in Communication Studies – Tess DrzymalaThe Andrew Murphy Award for Fiction – Robert Wayne Mangum, IIIOutstanding Student in Peace and Justice Studies Concentration – Hannah Elizabeth SmithOutstanding Students in Screen Studies Concentration – Austin Patrick Orozco; Joyelle Marissa RonanJeanne and Ray Robinson Endowed Prize – Kaelyn Marie SpicklerCharles C. Wise Poetry Award – Jordan Elizabeth Hanson

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESSenior Scholar in Environmental Studies – Alaina Rosalie BirkelEnvironmental Studies Service Award – Kelsey Morgan Lee

FINE ARTSSenior Scholar in Art – Carly Marie SchepacarterSenior Scholar in Art History – Jessica Townshend WhiteSenior Scholar in Music – Timothy Joshua ShermanSenior Scholar in Theatre – Adeline Camille HugginsAlpha Psi Omega Award – Austin Lane KinsleyJoanne Leonhardt Cassullo Prize in Art History – Deanna Elizabeth KellerFine Arts Prize – Shana Leigh McDonald (Art); Timothy Joshua Sherman (Music);

Caramae Roberta Totten (Theatre)Sam Robert Good Award – Emily Grace BlessOutstanding Gallery Assistant – Andrew Reed Haynes

HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCESenior Scholar in Health and Exercise Science – Madison Taylor QuesinberrySenior Scholar in Sport Management – Corinne Frances McPaddenHealth and Human Performance Departmental Award – Savannah Faith Clark (Health and Exercise Science);

Megan Patricia Wheeler (Sport Management)

HISTORYSenior Scholar in History – Liesl Marie GreiderHarry J. Breithaupt Award – Elizabeth Grace JanesPendleton Hogan Mary Queen of Scots Award – Sara Elizabeth HeatwoleThe Brian Keith Award – Shannon Leigh Baker; Jessica Marie SchottThe Kim Kyusik Award – Janiah Danielle Nurry TilleryThe Susan P. Millinger Award – Ava Moran McCartinOutstanding Student in African and African Diaspora Studies Concentration – Sara Elizabeth HeatwoleOutstanding Student in Classics and the Ancient Mediterranean World Concentration – Jessica Marie SchottDr. Harry E. Poindexter Award – Morgan Brittni ReamyThe Roy H. Ritter Southern History Prize – Hunter Burke Haskins

MATHEMATICS, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PHYSICSSenior Scholar in Actuarial Science – Eric John LeeSenior Scholar in Computer Science – Andrew Wade DroubaySenior Scholar in Mathematics – Olivia Caitlin LongSenior Scholar in Physics – Brayton Taylor PierceJulia McBriety Chalfant Memorial Award – Andrew Wade Droubay; Abigail Elizabeth WorkmanHerta T. Freitag Mathematics Award – Rachel Shaneice Lindsay; Brayton Taylor PierceFrank Munley Physics Award – Razan AbdAlfattah HamedPhysics Outreach and Service Award – Rachel Shaneice Lindsay; Anna Sophia Martin

MODERN LANGUAGESSenior Scholar in French – Liesl Marie GreiderSenior Scholar in Spanish – Destinee Dawn HarperPatricia M. Gathercole Literature Award – Zoe Marie Manoukian (French); Hannah Marie Brotton (Spanish)Patricia Dragon Jordahl Award for Service in Modern Languages – Liesl Marie GreiderOutstanding Student in German – Madeleine Olivia YoungmanOutstanding Students in Spanish – Lea Sophie Marshall; Megan Patricia WheelerOutstanding Student in Latin American Concentration – Tatiana Sofia Cherry-Santos

PSYCHOLOGYSenior Scholar in Psychology – Autumn Taylor CoxKarl W. Beck Memorial Prize – Kaillee Michelle Philleo; Carly Marie SchepacarterCurt R. Camac Student Research Award – Sydney Marie Caulder; Kira Narrise Hunt; Abbie Lynn Joseph;

Curtis Edward KingeryThe Charles E. Early Award – Aaron Joseph RogersThe Jan H. Lynch Human Development Concentration Award – Morgan Joyce Hamilton; Abbie Lynn Joseph;

Grace Elayne PageOutstanding Student in Neuroscience Concentration – Kira Narrise HuntPsi Chi Achievement Award – Kaillee Michelle Philleo

PUBLIC AFFAIRSSenior Scholar in Criminal Justice – Hannah Marie WilkSenior Scholar in International Relations – Ryan Gordon DenholmSenior Scholar in Political Science – Catherine Margaret WilsonC. William Hill, Jr., Criminal Justice Award – Amanda Josephine Gwaltney; Kaillee Michelle PhilleoThe Will Selzer Political Science Award – James Edward Hamm; William Walker Phillips

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHYSenior Scholar in Philosophy – Reilly Elise BirdSenior Scholar in Religious Studies – Hannah Elizabeth SmithJohn T. Bowman Memorial Award – Hannah Elizabeth SmithThe Mary Cooper Williams Memorial Award – Reilly Elise BirdThe Reverend Dr. Paul L. Yount Prize – Katherine Bonnell Gattuso

Ms. Suanne S. Alexander

Ms. Tiffany A. Bennett

Mr. Scott S. Boswell, Jr.

Ms. Savannah F. Clark

Mr. Jacob M. David

Mr. Evan M. Diebus

Ms. Tess Drzymala

Ms. Kasey E. Fairbanks

Ms. Madelyn B. Gibbs

Ms. Liesl M. Greider

Ms. Kelsey J. Harris

Ms. Lauren B. Heffron

Ms. Elizabeth G. Janes

Ms. Abbie L. Joseph

Mr. Corey E. Keith

Ms. Olivia C. Long

Mr. Cameron B. Lynch

Ms. Emily M. MacLeod

Ms. Anna S. Martin

Mr. Max A. Menzel

Ms. Allorie R. Miller

Ms. Lucy E. Perry

Ms. Lauren N. Powell

Mr. Joseph N. Ryan

Ms. Ellie A. Schad

Ms. Carly M. Schepacarter

Ms. Caroline A. Schoudel

Ms. Olivia M. Simmons

Ms. Hannah E. Smith

Ms. Mary C. Sullivan

Ms. Monica R. Taft

Ms. Allison M. Tice

Ms. Mallory L. Wainwright

Miss Meredith T. Webb

Ms. Emily A. Whitty

Ms. Hannah M. Wilk

Ms. Catherine M. Wilson

Ms. Emilee K. Wooten

Mr. Henry L. Wray

SENIOR CLASS 2021 GIFT PROGRAMListed below are members of the Class of 2021 who have given to the Senior Class Gift Program.

SOCIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTHSenior Scholar in Public Health Studies – Alaina Rosalie BirkelSenior Scholar in Sociology – Stephanie Marie ZembaAlpha Kappa Delta Award – Erica Marie Gudino; Stephanie Marie ZembaC. Randolph Benson Applied Research Award – Emma Charlotte Charles; Jessica Erin KennedyCommunity Service Award – Caitlin Leigh SharkeyEdward J. Hamilton Award – Alaina Rosalie Birkel; Kelsey Morgan LeeOutstanding Student in the Anthropology Concentration – Haley Elizabeth GrayOutstanding Student in the Crime, Deviance, and Social Control Concentration – Amanda Josephine GwaltneyOutstanding Student in Gender and Women’s Studies Concentration – Stephanie Marie ZembaMax Weber Paper Prize – Stephanie Marie Zemba

OTHER AWARDS

2020 – 2021 FINTEL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS – Nathaniel James Ayers; Liam Martin Courtney; Hollie Mae Eggleston; Shannon Elizabeth Haley; Destinee Dawn Harper; Rebekah Susan Haun; Rachel Layton Johnson; Sophia Marie Morales; Emilee Jane O’Dell; Morgan Brittni Reamy; Ryan Joseph Rogers; Carly Marie Schepacarter; Katarina Marie Shaner

2020 – 2021 SUMMER SCHOLARS – Andrew Wade Droubay; Stephanie Marie Zemba

2020 – 2021 RESEARCH FELLOWS – Kasey Brooke Ansell; David Edward Casson; Kasey Elizabeth Fairbanks; Rachel Shaneice Lindsay; Abigail Ann Packard; Lauren Nicole Powell; Emily Alice Winstead; Stephanie Marie Zemba

THE MOREHEAD AWARD – Alejandra Carino; Shannon Elizabeth Haley; Kimberly Grace McGinnis

ACADEMIC REGALIACeremonial robes worn in the academic procession during Commencement exercises

convey the breadth and intricate structure of the academic world.

Colors of diverse institutions and academic fields stand in high relief against the basic black of the caps and gowns. By its color(s), the lining of the hood represents the college or university that is conferring the degree.

Note the royal blue and gold of Roanoke College.

Gowns themselves are different shapes for bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. The typical American cap is flat with a tassel draped over its front edge. Some colleges and universities

in the United States and abroad use caps that are softly peaked or round and stiff.

In addition to traditional regalia, you will see some students at Roanoke’s Commencement ceremony wearing honor cords and graduation stoles.

Honor cords consist of colorful twisted cords with tassels on the ends. The cords signify academic achievement or membership in a recognized academic honor group or society.

For graduates earning Latin honors, you will see specific solid-color honor cords: gold for summa cum laude, silver for magna cum laude, and white for cum laude.

Graduation stoles are decorative vestments worn by members of a college organization. The stoles recognize membership or participation.

The cord and stole color and design are specific to a recognized academic honor or group.

Hoods also differ in shape for each of the traditional degrees. The edge of the hood and the chevrons and piping of the gown mark the field of study, according to the following scheme:

Agriculture – MaizeArts, Letters, Humanities – WhiteCommerce, Business – Drab and Sapphire BlueEconomics – CopperEducation – Light BlueEngineering – OrangeFine Arts, Architecture – BrownJournalism – CrimsonLaw – PurpleLibrary Science – Lemon

Medicine – GreenMusic – PinkOratory – Silver GrayPhilosophy – Dark BluePhysical Education – Sage GreenPublic Administration – Peacock BlueScience – Golden YellowSocial Work – CitronTheology – Scarlet

The Roanoke College MaceThe Roanoke mace was presented to the College in 1996 by the four daughters of Hartselle DeBurney Kinsey 1921. The mace is dedicated to Mr. Kinsey, who was devoted to Roanoke College as a student, teacher, advocate and trustee.

Maces date back to the Middle Ages, when they were used as weapons. Today, they are primarily symbols of academic authority used at formal convocations and commencement ceremonies.

Roanoke College’s mace was designed by Susannah Wagner, a British-trained goldsmith and jeweler in Ashland, Virginia. Also involved in its making were a jeweler, engraver, stonecutter, glass- blower and wood crafter. The mace features a sterling silver headpiece, which is adorned with garnets and engraved symbols representing subjects cherished by Mr. Kinsey, an American walnut baluster (or wooden stem) and a medallion engraved with a replica of the College seal on one side and the symbol of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on the reverse. A maroon hand-blown glass globe honoring the College colors rests inside the sterling silver cage of the headpiece. The cage features architectural elements from Miller Hall and rests on a base that includes a fleur-de-lis pattern found in wrought ironwork around campus.

The Roanoke College SealThe seal of the College was approved by the Board of

Trustees in April of 1964. It features a shield in national blue emblazoned with a mandarin yellow cross, representing Roanoke College’s relationship with the Lutheran Church. The cross symbolizes the Christian values inherent in our culture, and above it is the lamp of knowledge. The white dogwood flower on the shield symbolizes the

Commonwealth of Virginia. The motto, “PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT,” means “Let him who earns the palm wear

it.” The palm is symbolic of the palm leaf that was given in honor of excellence in ancient Greece.

Salem, Virginia

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Roanoke has a special Snapchat filter for 2021 graduates. It’s only available until midnight on Saturday. The official hashtag for the Roanoke College Class of 2021 is #maroons2021.

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