St. Lawrence University Moving Up Day Awards (2005-2006)
April 29, 2006
10am
Gunnison Chapel

Student Organization Awards

ASSOCIATION FOR CAMPUS ENTERTAINMENT (ACE)
Outstanding Service Award: Presented to the ACE member who has made significant contributions to the organization and is not on the executive board.
Awarded to: Maria Fernanda Carcamo '08

ALPHA PHI OMEGA (APO)
Outstanding Service Award: Presented to the APO member who has made significant contributions to the organization and is not on the executive board.
Awarded to: Joseph W. Barth '06

Outstanding Senior Award: Presented to the graduating senior who has made significant contributions to APO.
Awarded to: Kimberly A. Hoag '06

Outstanding Leadership and Service Award: Presented to an APO officer who has made significant contributions to the organization and the community.
Awarded to: Lucinda G. Hannington '08
Shannon K. Freire '08

GREEK SCHOLARSHIPS
Alpha Tau Omega Gerald W. Bridges Leadership Award: Presented to an Alpha Tau Omega brother who best demonstrates leadership abilities.
Awarded to: Samuel S. Morrow '06

Chi Omega Kerry E. Sommers ’95 Scholarship: Presented to a first-year woman with a creative spirit and enthusiasm for helping in the community.
Awarded to: Erin Griffin '09

Kappa Delta Sigma Dorothy Carnal Scholarship: Awarded to a student who demonstrates outstanding character on campus while exemplifying the spirit of service that Kappa Delta Sigma values.
Awarded to: Erin Griffin '09

Phi Kappa Sigma Scholarship: Presented to a senior brother who has displayed outstanding scholarship, loyalty to the fraternity and leadership at the University.
Awarded to: Benjamin A. Rogers '06

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL
William A. DeSantis Memorial Award: Presented to a male student who is a senior Greek member, is active in Greek and campus activities, relates well with others and has earned the respect of his fellow students.
Awarded to: Benjamin A. Rogers '06

Fraternity Cup: Presented to the fraternity whose members had the highest grade point average throughout the last year.
Awarded to: Phi Kappa Sigma

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL
Scholarship Cup: Presented to the sorority whose members had the highest grade point average throughout the last year.
Awarded to: Chi Omega
Outstanding Senior Greek Woman: Presented to a senior sorority woman who is active in Greek life and campus activities and demonstrates a high degree of leadership.
Awarded to: Lauren Nuffort ‘06

THELOMATHESIAN SOCIETY
Gerald F. Benyo Award: Given to the male or female junior who has not already been recognized for diligent involvement in campus activities.
Awarded to: Jesse Wingate '07

Outstanding Thelmo Senator: Presented to the Thelmo senator who has demonstrated a high level of interest and activity in and commitment to the
St. Lawrence University student government association.
Awarded to: Chance Johnson '08

Vasco P. Abbott 1867 Award: Given to a campus leader for unselfish dedication and service to the St. Lawrence community over the past year. Vasco P. Abbott was the founder and first president of the Thelomathesian Society in 1863.
Awarded to: Timothy J. Akers '06
Brooke E. James '06
Adam W. Casler '06

Academic Department Awards

ANTHROPOLOGY
Franz Boas Award: Presented for outstanding overall achievement in anthropology.
Awarded to: Thomas R. Hathaway '06

Margaret Mead Award: Presented for special achievement in anthropology.
Awarded to: Amy S. Griffin '06

Richard J. Perry Award: Established in 2004, this fund honors Professor Perry, founding chair of the anthropology program, and recognizes his dedication to teaching and scholarship. The award is presented to a sophomore or junior anthropology major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in anthropology.
Awarded to: Shannon K. Freire '08

BIOLOGY and PRE-MEDICINE
Beta Beta Beta Outstanding Senior Biology Majors Award: Given to the graduating major who has outstanding achievements in academics, research and departmental service.
Awarded to: Kyle R. Zander '06
Robin E. Hanson '06

Edward and Gertrude Warner Memorial Award: Given to a promising biology major, preferably in, but not limited to, the field of pre-medicine or pre-dentistry.
Awarded to: Tara E. Lowell '07
Jeffrey R. McCartney'07
Elizabeth M. Podhaizer '07

Crowell Summer Award in Field Biology: Presented annually to a biology major(s) showing promise in natural history, including ecology, environmental science, population biology and systematics.
Awarded to: John J. Winkowski '07

Lola D. and Bernard R. Norris Prize: Given to a senior who meets the requirements of need and merit and will be entering medical school the following year. This fund was created by Evan Norris ’62, M.D., and Jay Norris ’59, M.D., in honor of their parents, Lola D. and the late Bernard R. Norris.
Awarded to: Audrey A. Merriam '06

Dr. F.W. Delmage Pre-Medical Prize: Presented to the senior who is a top pre-medical student and has been accepted at an accredited medical school. Dr. Delmage was a distinguished North Country physician.
Awarded to: Robin E. Hanson '06

CANADIAN STUDIES
Jacques Cartier Award: Presented for excellence in a Canadian Studies course.
Awarded to: Annie Guay '08

Molson Award: Presented for excellence in a Canadian Studies course.
Awarded to: John P. Cordella '08

CHEMISTRY
Clarke L. Gage Prize: Given to the best teaching assistant in the department.
Awarded to: Jon M. French '06

Stradling Student Research Award: Awarded to an outstanding chemistry student to support and augment research opportunities.
Awarded to: Michael D. Austen '07

Northern New York American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award: Given by the local section of the American Chemical Society in recognition of the outstanding achievements of senior chemistry graduate(s).
Awarded to: Jane W. Mutoru '06

COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM
Excellence in Community-Based Learning Scholarship: Awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in integrating community placement experiences with academic reflection.
Awarded to: Neil K. Coutinho '09
Stacey Banfield-Hardaway '08
Kelly M. O’Malley '08

ECONOMICS
Consler Business Leadership Award: Given to a senior economics major who has an excellent academic record and has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities.
Awarded to: Christine L. Hogan '06

John W. Hannon Jr. Honor Award: Given to a senior economics major in recognition of outstanding academic performance.
Awarded to: Raluca E. Dragasanu '06

Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award: Awarded to an economics major who has written an outstanding term paper or honors project in the last year.
Awarded to: Ryan C. Edmonds'06

Lauren V. Clute Memorial Award for Economics: Given to a non-major who has excelled in the study of economics.
Awarded to: Emilie A. McRoberts '06

David Richardson Scholarship: Established in 2005 through the generosity of family, friends, colleagues, students and alumni on the occasion of his retirement in May 2005, this fund recognizes Dana Professor of Economics David Richardson’s dedication to teaching and scholarship. The scholarship is awarded on a meritorious basis to a rising senior economics major, based on academic accomplishment.
Awarded to: Sarah E. Todd '07

EDUCATION
Phi Delta Kappa Student Teaching Award: Presented for outstanding student teaching during the 2005-2006 school year by the St. Lawrence Valley Chapter of the international education honorary, Phi Delta Kappa.
Awarded to: Jessica L. Henty '06, Mollie L. Driscoll '06

ENGLISH
Douglas and Sylvia Angus Literature Award: Presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding ability in the study of literature.
Awarded to: Wendy L. DeGroff '06,
Kehley J. Coviello '06

Douglas and Sylvia Angus Creative Writing Award: Presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding creative writing abilities.
Awarded to: Kerry A. Banazek '06

James Ligon Price III Memorial Award in Poetry: Given in conjunction
with the Academy of American Poets in New York City. The recipient is the winner of the annual open poetry competition in the English department.
Awarded to: Neema N. Mawiyoo '06
First Honorable Mention: Kerry A. Banazek ‘06

Richard G. Carlson Award in Creative Non-Fiction: Given in memory of Richard Carlson ’69 to the best student writer of creative non-fiction.
Awarded to: Tyler A. Smith '06

Lotus A. Ingalls Memorial Journalism Award: Presented to the student who has made outstanding contributions to campus journalism.
Awarded to: Christopher J. Morris '06

Alexander Black Medals: Given to those students who have made significant contributions to campus journalism.
Awarded to: Jason R. DeRosa '06, Leah I. Frankel '06

Consler Teaching Award: Awarded to the student who has demonstrated outstanding capabilities as a student teacher in English.
Awarded to: Katherine R. Gay '06

FINE ARTS
Frederic Remington Prize in Fine Arts: Awarded annually to the most promising junior fine arts major.
Awarded to: Vanessa E. Harvey '07

Jeanne Scribner Cashin Fine Art Prize: Recognizes superior achievement by senior fine arts majors in the history, theory or practice of visual arts.
Awarded to: Crystal A. Ellis '06
Christopher D. Kimball '06

Clayton V. Fowler Art History Writing Awards: Awarded to the authors
of outstanding papers written in the history of art.
Awarded to: Marie L. Gage '06
Amy E. Mahnken '06

GENDER STUDIES
Writing Awards: Recognize students whose writing in any class enhances understanding of gender issues. Writing awards are given in four categories: creative, traditionally academic, suggestive of pragmatic interventions, and First-Year Program/First-Year Seminar.
Awarded to: Colleen F. Callahan '06
Allison J. Gulka '09
Don Makosky Award: Recognizes a senior gender studies minor who has worked to further gender equality on campus.
Awarded to: Andrew M. Hogan ‘06
Audrey L. Svoboda ‘06

GEOLOGY
Sigma Gamma Epsilon Honorary: The society was established to recognize scholarship and professionalism in the earth sciences. It has for its objectives the scholastic, scientific and professional advancement of its members and the extension of relations of friendship and assistance among colleges and universities which are devoted to the advancement of the earth sciences.
Awarded to: David M. Baker '08, Bradley D. Bardon '06, Lauren M. Chrapowitzky '08, Michael D. Como '07, Brian A. Congiu '08, Kevin P. Emblidge '06, Will R. Hackett '07, Brian J. Hanson '07, Wade T. Jones '08, Kyle V. Littlefield '07, Benjamin K. Meade '06, Robert C. Menard '07, Emilee A. Mroz '07, Camille A. Partin '06, Stephanie L. Peek '06, Hillary M. Siener '08, Trisha A. Smrecak '06, Matthew J. Zabik '08

W.A. Tarr Award: The recipient of the W.A. Tarr Award is a major in geology who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship. Although scholarship is the essential basis of the award, the recipient also exhibits leadership capabilities and is active in community service.
Awarded to: Stephanie L. Peek ‘06

GOVERNMENT
Harry Reiff Junior Government Major Scholarship Award: This is the highest academic honor bestowed upon a junior government major.
Awarded to: Mallory N. Craig-Kuhn ‘07

Carl W. Chilson Senior Government Award: Given to the senior government major who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and contributions to the government department along with excellent academic performance.
Awarded to: Mallory S. Mumford ‘06

Pi Sigma Alpha Outstanding Paper Award: Awarded to the student who wrote the best paper in a government course.
Awarded to: Raluca Dragusanu ’06
James S. Passanisi ‘06

Robert N. Wells Jr. Scholarship Fund: Awarded to a sophomore government major for use in the junior and senior year. Students must demonstrate high academic standards in order to retain the award throughout their college career. The award was established in 1998 by the friends and former students of Professor Robert Wells in honor of his retirement after 34 years of teaching at St. Lawrence University.
Awarded to: Jonathan K. Cardinal ‘08

Bernard J. Lammers Award: Established by family, friends and colleagues to celebrate the career of Professor Bernie Lammers, who retired in 2005 after 39 years of service in the government department, the award is given to an upper-class government major who has demonstrated, either through course work or a research project, outstanding academic achievement in the study of government and who has the potential to contribute substantially in a future role within public administration, public policy, legal systems or academia.
Awarded to: Jana L. Morgan ‘07

Professor J. Ansil Ramsay Award: Established by members of the government department to honor the distinguished career of their colleague, who retired in 2005 after 35 years of teaching at St. Lawrence. The award
goes to an outstanding student to support that student’s travel, study and research in Asia, Professor Ramsay’s field of expertise.
Awarded to: Krista C. Snizek ‘08

HISTORY
Harry Reiff Junior History Major Award: Awarded to the outstanding junior major in history.
Awarded to: Laci R. Holmstrom ‘07
William D. Mallam Senior History Major Award: Recognizes the outstanding senior major in history.
Awarded to: Denise M. Gonyo ‘06

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AND RECREATION
Frits H. Sample Memorial Endowment: Awarded to an outstanding student-athlete on the Alpine ski team.
Awarded to: Erin L. McDermott ‘07

MATHEMATICS
Dr. O. Kenneth Bates Prize for Mathematics: Given to a senior in mathematics who has a 3.5 grade point average and has completed an honors project.
Awarded to: Raluca Dragusanu ‘06

Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Award: Presented to a first- or second-year student who has excelled in the study of mathematics.
Awarded to: Jasper G. Burch ‘08

MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
Outstanding Beginning Student Prize: Awarded to the students in elementary language classes who have not studied the language before and whose performance in the course has been most outstanding.
Awarded to: Chinese: Tyler A. Smith ‘06
Japanese: Karsten G. Jennings ‘06
Swahili: Stephanie Locke ‘09

Writing Prizes: Awarded to the authors of the outstanding papers submitted in the language of each of the department’s majors: French, German, Spanish.
Awarded to: French: Nicole A. Dunham ‘07
Spanish: Oumou K. Leye ‘07

Outstanding Media Presentation: Awarded annually to a student who has made an outstanding presentation using Power-Point, video, or Web technology.
Awarded to: Kristina M. Ludwig ‘08

MUSIC
J. Kenneth Munson Award: Recognizes excellence in choral musicianship.
Awarded to: Matthew R. Smith ‘06
Trisha A. Smrecak ‘06
Andrea C. Davison ‘06

J. Richard Gilbert Memorial Award: Honors the junior or senior student who has made the greatest contribution in promoting interest and active participation in music.
Awarded to: Kaia Klockeman ‘06
Alicia J. Kinson ‘06

Charles Ives Society Award: Honors scholarly achievement in writing and research in music literature.
Awarded to: Erin D. Cannan ‘07

Norman D. and Alice S. Hessert Award: Recognizes exceptional work in music technology, theory or composition.
Awarded to: Aaron C. Busick ‘06

PHILOSOPHY
Kathryn Fraser Mackay Endowed Prize in Philosophy: Established in 2002 by Donald Mackay P’77 in tribute to Kathy’s engaging and generous spirit. Awarded to an outstanding senior philosophy major.
Awarded to: Emily L. Grossman ‘06

PHYSICS
Howard C. Fay Memorial Award: Recognizes outstanding academic achievement in physics.
Awarded to: Jorgji D. Dhima ‘06

Mary Reklis Award: Honors the grandmother of physics major Robert Reklis ’69, and is awarded to an outstanding physics major. The award includes a grant to be applied toward the recipient’s expenses during his or her senior year.
Awarded to: Ryan M. Welsh ‘07

PSYCHOLOGY
James H. L. Roach Award: Awarded to the outstanding senior psychology major based on academic performance in the classroom, scholarly activity and service to the department.
Awarded to: Amy Peterson ‘06

Peter A. Silverhart ’79 Memorial Award: Given to the senior whose originality, significance and scholarship in his or her senior project demonstrates excellence and who will continue in a graduate program in psychology.
Awarded to: Ashley F. Townsend ‘06

RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Kathryn Fraser Mackay Endowed Prize in Religious Studies: Established in 2002 by Donald Mackay P’77 in tribute to Kathy’s engaging and generous spirit. Awarded to an outstanding religious studies major.
Awarded to: Elizabeth A. Keyes ‘06
Marie L. Gage ‘06

Theta Alpha Kappa: The national honor society for religious studies/theology that encourages, recognizes and seeks to maintain excellence in such studies in baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate degree programs.
Awarded to: Elizabeth A. Keyes ‘06
Christopher J. Morris 06
Lauren R. Vander Zanden ‘08

SOCIOLOGY
Outstanding Senior Major: Presented annually to the outstanding senior major in sociology; recognizes accomplishment in scholarship by a graduating student.
Awarded to: Theresa L. Petray ‘06

Excellence in Research and Scholarship: Awarded to a sociology major who has written an outstanding term paper or honors project.
Awarded to: Heather A. White ‘07

Outstanding Sociology-Environmental Studies Combined Major Award: Awarded to a sociology-environmental studies combined major who has demonstrated excellence in understanding the dynamics of social and environmental systems.
Awarded to: M. Margaret “Maggie” Robinson ‘06

SPEECH AND THEATRE
Kirk Douglas Drama Award: Presented annually to the student who has made the greatest contribution in the field of the dramatic arts.
Awarded to: Emily E. Crispino ‘06

Joan M. Fuzak Drama Award: Given annually to a senior student in speech and theatre who demonstrates creativity and promise as an actress or actor and who has made a significant contribution to the University community.
Awarded to: Mikinee M. Moses ‘06
Special Awards

WRITING CENTER
Writing Center Leadership: Recognizes outstanding service to the Writing Center’s staff and students.
Awarded to: Kehley J. Coviello ‘06
Jason R. DeRosa ‘06
Katherine R. Gay ‘06
Tyler A. Smith ‘06

Tutoring Excellence: Recognizes overall excellence in tutoring writing and outstanding student evaluations.
Awarded to: Kendra J. Stasko ‘06

CLASS OF 2009
Bradley R. Evers ’94 Outstanding First-Year Student Award: Granted to first-year students who best exemplify qualities of good citizenship at the University.
Kristen E. Bednar
Candice E. Blake
Patrick C. Breslin
Michael T. Bruno
Emilio P. Coletta
Jessica M. Cook
Christopher A. Finch
Rebecca I. Gilbert
Andrew J. Kraus
Erin K. Mann
Wendy R. Matthew
Alessandra V. Necamp
Justin R. Newcom
Emily A. Rama
Mihaela G. Sarova
Kathryn M. Spring
Daniel F. Trombley
Julia K. Warn

First-Year Cup Trophy: Presented to the first-year college that earned the most points attending First-Year Cup events over the past academic year. The winning first-year college displayed an exceptional interest in activities offered across campus including academic lectures, cultural programs, co-curricular sponsored events, and intramural sports tournaments.
Meredith G. Atkinson
Nezeema Baboolall
Audrey Bouffard-Nesbitt
Patrick C. Breslin
Randy E. Cardenas
Peter T. Combrooks
Kiel J. Dwyer
Ian P. Fairlie
Nigel A. Fellman Greene
Bradley J. Hamling
Charles A. Harman
Danielle M. Hertel
Julian P. Holland
Kamber D. Jilek
Tegh Kapur
Erkinalp Kesikli
Joseph F. LaComb
Devan R. Meserve
Justin R. Newcom
Fletcher H. North
Charles G. Okara
George J. Olney
Sydney L. Pitchford
Claire E. Plagge
Erica M. Reiner
Brett A. Rowley
Jimeyri Santiago
Mihaela G. Sarova
Jeremy L. Smith
Tiffany M. Smith
Dana M. Smith
Jeremy L. Tretiak
Mihnea Tudoreanu

STUDENT LIFE
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities: Recognizes students who have demonstrated high scholarship abilities, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship and service to St. Lawrence University, and who show potential for future achievement.
Akintunde O. Akinmade '06
James S. Albrittain Jr. '06
Claude W. Bartholomew III '07
Amy A. Benvenuti '06
Wendy P. Berner '06
Justin R. Brodowski '06
Ann Marie Brown '06
Jessie L. Burg '07
Laura P. Burgess '06
Adam W. Casler '06
Karoline J. Chrzanowski '06
Erin E. Coakley '07
Kehley J. Coviello '06
Jason R. DeRosa '06
Ashish Dixit '06
Jason C. Eisenhuth '06
Paige E. Evans '07
Kelly J. Garcia '07
Karla E. General '07
Travis J. Gingras '06
Denise M. Gonyo '06
Steven E. Gottlieb '07
Eloise I. Grout '07
John D. Gursky '07
Thomas R. Hathaway '06
Andrew M. Hogan '06
Kelli R. Holmstrom '07
Laci R. Holmstrom '07
Valerie N. Kelly '07
Amanda S. Kenton '07
Kaia L. Klockeman '06
Kira A. Krumhansl '06
Alice Lenanyokie '07
Oumou K. Leye '07
Ryane N. Lokey '07
Adam C. Ludemann '07
Neema N. Mawiyoo '06
Heather L. McCauley '06
Karl C. Mischenko '07
Samuel S. Morrow '06
Mikinee M. Moses '06
Steve Peraza '06
Theresa L. Petray '06
Ariel M. Riddick '07
Sahiry C. Rodriguez '07
Catherine E. Ruggiero '07
Alexander R. Sheppard '07
Sarah S. Skinner '06
Peter S. Snedeker '06
Sarah E. Treptow '07
Sean E. Watkins '07
Jesse A. Wingate '07
Lora J. Wu '07
Kyle R. Zander '06

Emily Eaton Hepburn Women’s Award for Creative Leadership: Recognizes outstanding women in the University community who have created learning opportunities for others through their own imaginative leadership.
Awarded to: Maria D. Hutchins-Cabibi ‘06

Inger Jo Hanson Memorial Citizenship Award: Presented to a woman member of the junior class who best exemplifies the qualities of good citizenship at St. Lawrence.
Awarded to: Danielle A. Weaver ‘07

Outstanding Community Service Award: Honors the student who has made the greatest contribution in promoting interest and active participation in community service at St. Lawrence.
Awarded to: Sarah A. Friedman ‘09
Drew W. Crawford ‘08
Kendall M. Landers ‘06
Stephen F. McDougall ‘06

OMICRON DELTA KAPPA
Outstanding Sophomore Award: Given to the sophomore man and woman who show a high degree of involvement and potential for leadership in scholarship, athletics, campus activities, media and the arts.
Awarded to: Elizabeth S. Skinner ‘08
Jonathan K. Cardinal ‘08

HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
HEOP Academic Excellence Award: Awarded to a HEOP graduating senior who has demonstrated a consistently high level of perseverance, motivation and academic excellence.
Awarded to: April M. Rolfe ‘06
Steve Peraza ‘06

ALUMNI
Douglas M. Brown Alumni Association Senior Award: Recognizes the contributions of a senior student, or students, to campus life. The nomination specifically seeks to recognize students who achieve a well-rounded educational experience that includes excellence in academics and in extracurricular activities.
Awarded to: Katherine R. Gay ’06
James S. Albrittain, Jr. ‘06

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Charbern Fund Scholarship: Recognizes members of the junior class who have demonstrated the highest degree of character and accomplishment in economics or English and have made major extracurricular contributions.
Awarded to: Economics: Oumou K. Leye ‘07
English: Michael D. Petrik ‘07

Class of 1934 Scholarship: These awards are based primarily on academic achievement and attitude toward learning with evidence of interest in becoming a broadly well-educated person as well as excelling in the major academic discipline. One award is given in each of the following academic disciplines: English, history, economics and chemistry.
Awarded to: Chemistry: Michael D. Austen ’07
Economics: Marshall H. Fiese ‘07
English: Amy L. McQuigge ‘07
History: Guinevere S.M. Seaward ‘07

Corolyn Susan Conkey Scholarship: Acknowledges the sophomore woman with the highest academic record in her freshman year.
Awarded to: Elizabeth Boyd ’08
Jeana M. Ganskop ’08
Lisa M. Romas ’08
Jillian K. Sherwin'08
Lisa M. Weingates ‘08

Priest Scholarship Prize: Acknowledges the sophomore man with the highest academic record in his freshman year.
Awarded to: David M. Baker ‘08
Isaac J. Noyes ‘08

Linda Reeves Pettit Endowed Merit Scholarship: Named in honor of St. Lawrence University’s vice president for University advancement from 1996 to 2001, it is funded by an endowment established by the Board of Trustees and Linda’s friends to fulfill her wish that we recognize a special kind of St. Lawrence student—juniors or seniors who did not qualify for a merit award on entry into St. Lawrence, but who have blossomed and, in Linda’s words, found “their academic passion,” with high academic achievement, during their years with us.
Awarded to: Eloise I. Grout ‘07
Julie E. Muetterties ‘07
Sahiry C. Rodriguez ‘07
Sarah E. Todd ‘08

Presidential Diversity Scholar Awards: The Presidential Diversity Scholarship Program was established to increase student diversity by facilitating the enrollment of students of African American, Asian American, Hispanic American and Native American backgrounds and to provide opportunities for diverse cultural initiatives on and off campus for the recipients. Awards will be presented to current scholars for academic achievement and cultural participation.
Awarded to: Upperclass Scholar: Elizabeth T. Boyd '08
First-Year Scholar: Alessandra V. Necamp '09,
First-Year Cultural Participation: Marcella Hall '09

Ronald E. McNair Scholars: Established and funded by the US Department of Education, and named in honor of Challenger space shuttle astronaut Ronald E. McNair, the McNair Scholars Program at St. Lawrence University encourages graduate study by providing participants with a mentored research experience, seminars and workshops germane to the pursuit of the doctoral degree, and opportunities to meet with role models who have obtained the terminal degree.
Awarded to:
Henrietta “Rita” Asiedu '07
Jessa Davis '08,
Crystal Fuerte '07,
Axel J. Galeano'07,
Candina M. Harmer '07,
Darrell L. Hemsley Jr. '08,
Marlise Hernandez '08,
Jana L. Morgan '07,
Steve Peraza '06
Sahiry C. Rodriguez '07,
Michael J. Seaman '08

Jeffrey W. Campbell Award: Awarded to an African American or Hispanic American student who has contributed to a better understanding of diversity issues on the St. Lawrence campus.
Awarded to: Edward E. Cruz ’08, Tabitha A. Ferrer ‘08

Phi Beta Kappa, Lambda Chapter Induction: Honors outstanding academic achievement specifically in the liberal arts for the students in the top 10 percent of the graduating class. Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary; the St. Lawrence chapter, Lambda of New York, was established in 1899.

Robin Hanson, Scotia, NY
Kerry Banazek, Camillus,NY
Stephanie Peek, Lewiston, NY
Kent Grimes, Ketchum, ID
Amy Peterson, Rensselaer, NY
Wendy DeGroff, Baldwinsville, NY
Jenna Stearns, Trumansburg, NY
Ryan Edmonds, Adams Center, NY
Mallory Mumford, Lowville, NY
Tyler Smith, Weybridge, VT
Emilie McRoberts, Ottawa, ON
Ashley Townsend, Salem, NY
Paul Kloek, Pittsford, NY
Jorji Dhima, Rego Park, NY
Alison DeSieno, Scotia, NY
Kehley Coviello, Newburryport, MA
Theresa Petray, Corinth, NY
Sarah Latchney, Victor, NY
Carissa Thompson-Snow, Lincoln, VT
Elliott Savitz, San Diego, CA
Michael Hart, Fairport, NY
Mollie Driscoll, West Fulton, NY
Joshua Nelson, Ocala, FL
Thomas Hathaway, DeRuyter, NY
Jane Mutoru, Nyahururu, Kenya
Andrzej Sandrzyk, Rawdon, QC
Sarah Todd, Potsdam, NY
Andrew Hogan, Glens Falls, NY
Kevin Hart, Fairport, NY

Congratulations to these members of the Class of 2006. They were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa on September 24, 2005.

Wendy Berner, Hamburg, NY
Raluca Dragusanu, Bacau, Romania
Christine Hogan, Scotia, NY
Kira Krumhansl, Amherst, NH
Mary Seward, Amsterdam, NY
Katherine Gay, Malone, NY

FELLOWSHIP AWARD
Tanner Fellowship Award: Established by family and friends in memory of Tanner Cornwell, son of Peg ’79 and Grant Cornwell ’79. The fund seeks to enable students with potential to make a difference, a positive and creative mark on the world, through pursuit of educational experiences not otherwise available to them.
Awarded to: Tendayi M. Chakanyuka ’09
Shreya A. Kamath ‘08

OMICRON DELTA KAPPA INDUCTEES:
List is coming soon!