Honors Convocation

The following students received awards during Kalamazoo College's Senior Awards Ceremony, June 12, 2010

Fine Arts Division

THE LILIA CHEN AWARD IN ART, awarded to students in their junior or senior year who distinguish themselves through their work in ceramics, sculpture, or painting, and who exhibit strong progress in their understanding of art.
Michelle S. Lamont
Christina M. Smith

THE GEORGE EATON ERRINGTON PRIZE, awarded to an outstanding senior art major.
Benjamin G. Buckley

THE MICHAEL WASKOWSKY PRIZE, awarded to an outstanding junior or senior art major.
Kelly M. Hurd
Michelle S. Lamont (Fall 2009)

THE LILLIAN PRINGLE BALDAUF PRIZE IN MUSIC, awarded to an outstanding music student.
Rachel A. Jeffery

THE FAN E. SHERWOOD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded for outstanding progress and ability on an orchestral stringed instrument.
Sarah S. Galli
Alana E. Richardson

THE MARGARET UPTON PRIZE IN MUSIC, awarded each year to a student designated by the Music Department faculty as having made significant achievement in music.
Laura Fox
Rachel A. Jeffery (Fall 2009)

THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT AWARD, given by the Music Department of the College for outstanding contributions to the musical life of the campus.
Anne E. Baldwin
Natalie E. Brazeau
Christina E. Davis
Kevin P. Dugal
Claire E. Eder
Thomas E. Gilchrist
Madeleine E. Kamalay
Clarissa A. Lindley
Emily J. Meloche
Briana L. Scales
Rachel E. Silander
Mark A. Smith
Micah J. Smith

THE RUTH SCOTT CHENERY AWARD, given to a graduating senior who has excelled academically and in theatre and who plans to continue the study of theatre arts following graduation.
Kelly L. Campbell-Olszewski
Emilia S. LaPenta

THE IRMGARD KOWATZKI THEATRE AWARD, awarded to the senior who has excelled both in academic areas and in theatrical productions during four years at the College.
Michael W. Chodos

THE SHERWOOD PRIZE, given for the best oral presentation in a speech-oriented class.
Kelly Campbell (Fall 2009)

THE CHARLES TULLY DESIGN AWARD, given annually to a senior who has acheived excellence in some aspect of theatre design.
Anna B. Simmons

Foreign Languages Division

THE CHINESE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD recognizes seniors who have excelled in the study of the Chinese language and China-related subjects on campus and abroad in China.
Jillian Belstler
Isaac T. Kikuchi
James L. Sturm
Ajka Suljevic

THE CLASSICAL STUDIES DEPARTMENTAL PRIZE IN GREEK, awarded to an outstanding student of the language of classical Greek.
Julia B. Toro

THE CLARA BUCKLEY PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN LATIN, awarded to an outstanding student of the language of the ancient Romans.
Katherine F. Banghart

THE PROVOST'S PRIZE IN CLASSICS, awarded to that student who writes the best essay on a classical subject.
Theresa A. Tejada
James W. Shoemaker (Fall 2009)

THE JOE FUGATE SENIOR GERMAN AWARD, awarded to a senior for excellence in German.
Caitlin C. Rider

THE JAPANESE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, COLLEGE CHAPTER is awarded in recognition of the student's achievement in the study of the Japanese language and for overall academic excellence.
Robert O. Cooper
Briana N. Payne

THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PRIZE IN FRENCH, awarded for excellence in French by an advanced student.
Brian G. Barkley
Wales M. Christian
Claire E. Stavenga

THE SENIOR SPANISH AWARD, given by the Department of Romance Languages for outstanding achievement in Spanish.
Lauren K. McCoy

Humanities Division

THE DAVID STRAUSS PRIZE IN AMERICAN STUDIES, awarded for the best paper written by a graduating senior in his or her junior or senior year in any field of American Studies.
Jenna E. Hertz

THE ELWOOD H. AND ELIZABETH H. SCHNEIDER PRIZE, awarded for outstanding and creative work in English done by a student who is not an English major.
Natalia S. Holtzman

THE MARY CLIFFORD STETSON PRIZE, awarded for excellence in English essay writing by a senior.
Rachel A. Jeffery

THE DWIGHT AND LEOLA STOCKER PRIZE, awarded for excellence in English writing, prose or poetry.
Claire E. Eder
Jared J. Devitt
Jessica R. Maas

THE JAMES BIRD BALCH PRIZE, for the senior having done the best work in American history.
Savannah J. Reef

THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT AWARD, given for outstanding work in the major.
James A. Kellner

THE HODGE PRIZE IN PHILOSOPHY, awarded to that member of the graduating class who has the highest standing in the field.
Rachel A. Jeffery

THE MARION H. DUNSMORE MEMORIAL PRIZE IN RELIGION, awarded for excellence in any year's work in religion.
Lisa M. Gernand
K'tanaw L. Schiff

Natural Sciences & Mathematics Division

THE H. LEWIS BATTS PRIZE, awarded to the senior who has done the most to support the activities of the biology department and to further the spirit of collegiality among students and facutly in the department.
Elizabeth Haworth-Hoeppner
Barret J. Myers
Elliott L. Wolfson

THE ROBERT BZDYL PRIZE IN MARINE BIOLOGY, awarded to one or more students with demonstrated interest and ability in marine biology or related fields.
Margaux A. Forsch

THE DIEBOLD SCHOLAR AWARD, given to one or more seniors in recognition of excellence in the oral or poster presentation of the SIP at the Diebold Symposium
Joseph T. Kilmer
Emily D. Kuehn
Barret J. Myers
Sarah M. Thomasma
Rachael E. Wilsmann

THE WILLIAM E. PRAEGER PRIZE, established by the faculty in the biology department and awarded to the most outstanding senior major in biology, based on academic achievement in the discipline.
Barret J. Myers

THE ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, sponsored by the American Chemical Division of Analytical Chemistry and the Journal of Analytical Chemistry, awarded to an undergraduate student who displays an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.
Erik D. Guetschow

THE ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, sponsored by the American Chemical Division of Inorganic Chemistry, awarded to an undergraduate senior student who plans to pursue graduate studies in chemistry.
Catherine S. Mocny

THE KURT KAUFMAN FELLOW, given annually to a senior with the best Senior Individualized Project in the chemistry department.
Erik D. Guetschow
Stephen B. Luczak

THE LEMUEL F. SMITH AWARD, given to the major in chemistry pursuing the American Chemical Society approved curriculum and having at the end of the junior year the highest average standing in courses taken in chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
Catherine Mocny (Fall 2009)

THE OUTSTANDING CHEMISTRY STUDENT FROM KALAMAZOO COLLEGE, sponsored by the Kalamazoo Section of the American Chemical Society, given to the graduating student who has demonstrated leadership in the chemistry department and who plans to pursue graduate studies in chemistry.
Caitlyn M. Calhoun

THE CLARKE BENEDICT WILLIAMS PRIZE, awarded to that member of the graduating class who has the best record in mathematics and the allied sciences.
Kevin P. Dugal

THE JOHN WESLEY HORNBECK PRIZE, awarded to a senior with the highest achievement for the year's work in advanced physics toward a major.
Anne E. Baldwin
Micah J. Smith

THE KNOECHEL FAMILY AWARD, given to a senior member of the swim teams in recognition of demonstrated excellence in both intercollegiate swimming and academic performance.
Paul M. Ellis
Kathryn A. Knoechel

THE MARY LONG BURCH AWARD, for a senior woman who has manifested interested in sports activities and excelled in scholarship.
Jillian A. McLaughlin

THE KALAMAZOO COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AWARD, for a graduating senior who has most successfully combined high scholarship with athletic prowess.
Stephen B. Luczak

THE CATHERINE A. SMITH PRIZE IN WOMEN'S ATHLETICS, awarded to a female athlete who gave all, never quit, supported others unselfishly, and provided an example that was inspirational to all.
Phumvadee Wangtrakuldee

THE GEORGE ACKER AWARD, given annually to a male athlete who gave all, never quit, supported others unselfishly, and provided an example that was inspirational to all.
Nicolas J. Robell

THE SENIOR ATHLETIC AWARD, given by the department of physical education to the outstanding senior female athlete.
Kathryn Knoechel

THE C.W. "OPIE" DAVIS AWARD, awarded to the outstanding senior male athlete.
Paul M. Ellis

Social Sciences Division

THE RAYMOND L. HIGHTOWER AWARD, given to a graduating senior for excellence in and commitment to the disciplines of sociology and anthropology and leadership in the department of anthropology and sociology.
Charles F. Mason
Barret P. Mueller

THE A.M. FINK MEMORIAL PRIZE IN BUSINESS, awarded to an outstanding economics and business major, active in extracurricular activities, who plans to pursue graduate work or an immediate career in business.
Mohsen Ghazi
Benjamin C. Schroeder
Ilya O. Svintsitski

THE WILLIAM G. HOWARD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded to a senior who has done the best work in a major in economics.
Isaac T. Kikuchi
Thomas C. Turner
Anne E. Weir

THE EUGENE P. STERMER AWARD IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, awarded to a senior in economics and business for excellence in academic work.
Chloe F. Reeves
Joseph I. Unger

THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL RELATIONS PRIZE, awarded for leadership in the major, reflecting commitment to inter-disciplinary thinking and social justice.
Andrew C. Grayson
Daniel J. Mitler

THE E. BRUCE BAXTER MEMORIAL AWARD, awarded to a senior showing outstanding development in the field of political science.
Katja N. Samati

THE WILLIAM G. HOWARD MEMORIAL PRIZE, awarded for excellence in a year's work in political science.
Lisa M. Phillips

THE EUGENE P. STERMER AWARD IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, awarded to a student in public policy and/or international affairs for excellence in academic work in the senior year.
Jillian A. McLaughlin

THE XARIFA GREENQUIST MEMORIAL PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AWARD, given in recognition of distinctive service to students and faculty in psychology by a student assistant.
Kelly C. Bauer
Ashlee M. Steudle

THE MARSHALL HALLOCK BRENNER PRIZE, given by family and friends in memory of Marshall Hallock Brenner (class of 1955), to be awarded to an outstanding junior for excellence in the study of psychology.
Emily Patzelt (Fall 2009)

THE RICHARD D. KLEIN SENIOR AWARD IN PSYCHOLOGY is awarded to a senior psychology major for an outstanding Senior Individualized Project soral presentation.
Simona Graur

THE DONALD W. VAN LIERE PRIZE, given for excellence in psychology research.
Catherine J. Skirving

THE DONALD W. VAN LIERE PRIZE, given for excellence in psychology coursework.
Jaime N. Franks
Katherine E. Keegan
Michelle S. Lamont

THE LUCINDA HINSDALE STONE PRIZE, awarded to a student whose scholarship, research, or creative work in women's studies, in the form of a Senior Individualized Project or other academic work, is most impressive.
Ilana G. Kresch

THE HENRY AND INEZ BROWN AWARD, given in recognition of outstanding participation in the College community.
Catherine Skirving (Fall 2009)

THE ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA MARIA LEONARD SENIOR BOOK AWARD, given to the Alpha Lambda Delta member graduating with the highest grade point average.
Laurence M. Briski

THE VIRGINIA HINKELMAN MEMORIAL AWARD, given to a deserving student who displays deep concern for the wellbeing of children, as demonstrated through career goals in the field of child welfare.
Andrew Dozier (Fall 2009)

THE CATHERINE A. SMITH PRIZE IN HUMAN RIGHTS, awarded to a senior who has been active on campus in promoting human rights, furthering progressive social and cultural change, and combating violence, repression, and bigotry.
Andrew C. Grayson

THE BABETTE TRADER CAMPUS CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP AWARD, awarded to that member of the graduating class who has most successfully combined campus citizenship and leadership with scholarship.
Eric O. Aiken

THE MAYNARD OWEN WILLIAMS MEMORIAL AWARD, for the best student entry in the form of an essay, poetry, paintings, sketches, photographs, or films derived from study abroad.
Claire E. Eder
Janelle E. Nystrom

THE MARY JANE UNDERWOOD STRYKER INSTITUTE FOR SERVICE-LEARNING SCHOLARSHIPS recognize and award students who have shown outstanding dedication to civic engagement by designing and leading community programs that promote a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.
Eric O. Aiken
Jillian M. Belstler
Alexander T. Holtzman
Klissa A. Jarrett
Ilana G. Kresch
Lisa M. Phillips
Travis R. Smith
Brianne M. Wood

THE VIBBERT SCHOLARSHIPS recognize students who honor and exemplify the spirit and leadership of Stephanie Vibbert--activist, scholar, artist, poet, and feminist--by creating programs that promote equality and social justice.
Natalie E. Brazeau
Jenneva A. Scholtz
Christina M. Smith

THE DEMOORE SERVICE-LEARNING FELLOWSHIP funds students who carry on the work of Tony Vonk and howard DeMoore by turning lives around, working with incarcerated youth and adults and promoting restorative justice.
Andrew M. Dozier
Mohsen Ghazi
Katharin A. Webb

THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION AWARD is given to students who have provided key elements of leadership in their organizations, athletic teams, academic departments, employment, and the Kalamazoo community.
Eric O. Aiken
Rebecca L. Aulph
Brian G. Barkley
Jillian M. Belstler
Karah M. Boodt
Phillip J. Chinzi
Robert O. Cooper
Andrew M. Dozier
Andrew C. Grayson
Natalia S. Holtzman
Emily D. Kuehn
Emilia S. LaPenta
Sara K. Locke
Stephen B. Luczak
Emily J. Meloche
Catherine S. Mocny
Jacqueline M. Postelnic
Lisa M. Phillips
Katja N. Samati
K'tanaw L. Schiff
Ann K. Schimon
Dana L. Schmitt
Catherine J. Skirving
Travis R. Smith
Ajka Suljevic
Joseph I. Unger
Anne E. Weir
Brianne M. Wood