237th Commencement
october seventeenth two thousand twenty Chestertown, Maryland The Academic Attire The history of academic dress reaches back into the early days of the oldest universities. A statute of 1321 required that all “Doctors, Licentiates, and Bachelors” of the University of Coimbra (Portugal) wear gowns. Gowns have identifying characteristics. Sleeves are pointed on the bachelor’s degree gown, oblong on the master’s, and bell-shaped on the doctor’s. Full-length velvet panels also appear on the doctor’s gown: these may be in black, or if the wearer prefers, the color associated with the department of learning.
Hoods denote scholarly achievement. The lining is dyed in the official colors of the college or university where its wearer earned the degree. The color of the velvet represents the department of learning: Arts, Letters, and Humanities-white; Economics-copper; Education- light blue; Music-pink; Philosophy-dark blue; Physical Education-sage green; Science- gold-yellow; Social Science-citron. Washington College Commencement
Welcome Wayne B. Powell Interim President of the College
Invocation Pastor Leon Frison P’11 Living Water Greater Highway Church of Christ
The National Anthem Megan E. Dietrich ’20
Remarks and Introductions Dr. Powell
Senior Class Speaker Ryan J. Zwier ’20
Greetings Stephen T. Golding ’72 Chair, Board of Visitors and Governors
Alumni Citation Suzanne Hewes ’91 Judith Lynn Brucker, Esq. ’86 Chair, Washington College Alumni Board John H. Dimsdale III ’73
Dorm Dedication Announcement Dr. Powell
Conferring of Honorary Degree Dr. Powell and Mr. Golding
Response & Address Sylvia Acevedo Doctor of Public Service
Graduation of the Class of 2020 The Mandamus Mr. Golding Conferring of Degrees Dr. Powell Presentation of Candidates Michael P. Harvey P’20 Interim Provost and Dean of the College
Senior Honors and Prizes Dr. Harvey The Jane Huston Goodfellow Memorial Prize To a graduating senior, majoring in science, who has an abiding appreciation of the arts and humanities and has shown scholastic excellence. The Gold Pentagon Awards To one senior and one alumnus, faculty or friend of the College, selected by the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, in recognition of meritorious service to Washington College.
3 Sophie Kerr Prize To the senior having the best ability and promise for future fulfillment in the field of literary endeavor. Awards Conferred by the Entire Faculty The Louis L. Goldstein ’35 Award To a graduating senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, has demonstrated unusual interest, enthusiasm and potential in the field of public affairs. Eugene B. Casey Medal To a senior woman voted by the faculty to be outstanding in the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership and campus citizenship. Henry W.C. Catlin 1894 Medal To a senior man voted by the faculty to be outstanding in the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership and campus citizenship. Clark-Porter Medal To the student whose character and personal integrity, in the opinion of the faculty, have most clearly enhanced the quality of campus life. Presented by Charles B. Clark, class of 1934, in memory of Harry P. Porter, class of 1905. George Washington Medal and Award To the senior who shows the greatest promise of understanding and realizing in life and work the ideals of a liberal education.
Closing Remarks Dr. Powell
Benediction Pastor Frison
The 237th Commencement, presented in a virtual format, will premiere on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.
Visit www.washcoll.edu/calendar for the link to the ceremony.
4 Honorary Degree Recipient Sylvia Acevedo
An entrepreneur, investor, business leader, and rocket scientist, SYLVIA ACEVEDO believes in the power of transformation and disruption to change and improve lives, communities, organizations, and the world.
She was one of the first Hispanic students, male or female, to earn a graduate engineering degree from Stanford University—a master of science degree in industrial engineering—and she holds a bachelor of science degree with honors in industrial engineering from New Mexico State University.
Acevedo began her career as a rocket scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she created algorithms and analyzed data from Voyager 2’s spacecraft flyby of Jupiter and two of its moons, Io and Europa. She has been an engineer and executive at Apple, Dell, Autodesk, and IBM.
She most recently served as CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. leading one of the most enduring non- profits in the world. Girl Scouts supports more than 2.5 million girls worldwide and generates more than $800 million annually through its iconic cookie program to support local Girl Scouting.
Throughout her career, she has demonstrated her commitment to STEM as a critical platform for providing girls with the skills they’ll need for entrepreneurship, coding, cybersecurity, robotics, and leadership. Under the Obama administration, Acevedo chaired the White House initiative for educational excellence for Hispanics in early childhood leadership.
Her book, Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist, details her personal journey from the dirt streets of Las Cruces, New Mexico, to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the top executive tiers of America’s technology industry.
5 Alumni Citation Recipient Judith Lynn Brucker, Esq. ’86
In December 2017, JUDITH LYNN BRUCKER retired after a 40-year career in child protection law. Most recently she was the executive director of the McLean County Children’s Advocacy Center in Bloomington, Illinois, an organization that provides short-term therapy for child sexual abuse victims. Before this, she worked for the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Office and theMcLean County State’s Attorney’s Office where she was a prosecutor in the juvenile division. She started working on child abuse cases when she was a legal secretary for a prosecutor in Maryland.
An only child, Brucker moved around frequently as her stepfather was in the U.S. Army. The family eventually settled in Snow Hill, Maryland, where Brucker went to high school. Following her high school graduation in 1977, she got a job as the secretary at the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, where she worked with the attorney who handled juvenile, paternity, and child support cases. She stayed there for five years and it was during this time that she found her calling to protect children. The attorneys in the office encouraged her to go to college and to law school.
Brucker studied psychology at Washington College, graduating cum laude in 1986. She conducted psychiatric research for three years while attending night school, earning her law degree from the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh. She was also working as a senior law clerk for the Allegheny County Law Dept. in Pennsylvania. She was 30 years old at the time and pregnant with her first child. After law school, she continued working for Allegheny County handling child abuse and elderly protective cases.
When her then-husband Tari Renner (now the mayor of Bloomington, Illinois) received a job offer they moved from Pittsburgh to Bloomington. She worked for the Illinois and McLean County’s Attorney’s Office until joining the Children’s Advocacy Center.
6 Alumni Citation Recipient John H. Dimsdale III ’73
JOHN DIMSDALE, who earned his undergraduate degree in international studies, has spent almost 40 years in radio. Semi-retired after a 20-year run at Marketplace in Washington, D.C., he now works as a freelance journalist.
Dimsdale began working for Marketplace in 1990, when he opened the D.C. bureau. The next day, Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, triggering the first Gulf War. Over the course of the next 20 years, Dimsdale provided insightful commentary on the intersection of government and money for the entire Marketplace portfolio.
He reported on two wars, the dot-com boom, the housing bust, healthcare reform and the greening of energy. His interviews with four U.S. Presidents, four Hall-of-Famers, broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite, computer scientist Sergey Brin, U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson and former U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey stand out as favorites. Some of his greatest contributions include a series on government land-use policies and later, a series on the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste disposal site.
Before joining Marketplace, Dimsdale worked at NPR, the Pennsylvania Public Television Network, Post-Newsweek Stations and Independent Network News.
A native of Washington, D.C., and the son of a federal government employee, Dimsdale has been passionate about public policy since the Vietnam War. In addition to his undergraduate degree from Washington College, he holds a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Missouri.
7 Candidates for the Degree †First Honor Graduate *Departmental Honors
First Honor Graduates
Bachelor of Arts †*Lauren Elizabeth Frick, summa cum laude, The Economics Department Award, The Dr. Davy H. McCall Prize in Economics
Bachelor of Science †*Caitlin Anne McDaniel, summa cum laude, The John S. Toll Prize in Physics †*Larisa Maria Okshewsky, summa cum laude, The Department of Biology Medical Professional Award, The James R. Miller ’51 Award for Excellence in Chemistry †*Jessica Lea Willey, summa cum laude, The Department of Biology Pharmacy Professional Award, The Doris T. Bell ’50 Award
Bachelor of Arts Allison Wheatley, magna cum laude Jamie Lauren Solomon, summa cum laude *Robert Webster Clark, magna cum laude *Elizabeth Melanie Wilson, summa cum laude, John Bayard Hearn, magna cum laude The Political Science Award *Olivia Anne Robb, magna cum laude, The *Yisi Liu, summa cum laude, The Economics Margaret Horsley Award, The Penny J. Fall Department Award Award, Senior Athletic Award *Allison Hinshaw, summa cum laude, The *Drake Scudder Harrison, magna cum laude Department of Philosophy and Religion Award *Ana I. Reynoso-Zimmerer, magna cum laude Georgia Stubbs, summa cum laude Sophia Madeline Grabiec, magna cum laude, *Maura Elizabeth West, summa cum laude, The The Rachel Scholz Leadership Award, The Emil Department of Business Management Award, The J. C. Hildenbrand Memorial Medal, The Bennett Stanley A. Schottland Leadership Business Award Lamond Senior Capstone Award in English *Jacob Anthony Vassalotti, summa cum laude, Yue Sun, magna cum laude, The Tai Sung An Middendorf Award for Academic Excellence in the Memorial Prize Study of the Environment, The Political Science *Cassandra Maria Sottile, magna cum laude Award *Jillian Leigh Horaneck, magna cum laude *Ashley Rose Maczka, summa cum laude, The *Arianna Marie Hall, magna cum laude, The Psychology Department Capstone Award Department of Music Award for Professional *Catherine Marie Wolhar, summa cum laude, Promise in Research and Creative Achievement The Lynette Nielsen Professional Practice Award, *Nicholas Miller, magna cum laude The Lynette Nielsen Juror’s Choice Award Aubrey Joy Robinson, magna cum laude *Coralie E. H. Milnes, summa cum laude Abby Wargo, magna cum laude, The Maureen Zahra Pervaiz, summa cum laude Jacoby Prize *Nicole Elizabeth Certesio, summa cum laude Connor Khanh Nguyen, magna cum laude *Nicholas Ryan Gottemoller, summa cum laude *Mary Elizabeth Sprague, magna cum laude, Alexis Elizabeth Young, magna cum laude, The The Writers’ Union Award Arthur A. Knapp ’39 Memorial Prize in History *Bridget McLaughlin, magna cum laude *Margaret Kelly Young, magna cum laude, Sean Ong Harashack, magna cum laude The Education Department Award, The Stewart *Abigail Paige Burnett, magna cum laude, The Theatre Award William Gover Duvall ’30 Prize
8 Andrew T. Berry, magna cum laude, The German Matthew Michael Azarela Studies Alumni Award Kirsten Bahnlein *Joseph Jennings Otto, magna cum laude Chloe Narisse Bailey *Morgan Star Farber, magna cum laude, The *Tatiana Gabrielle Baughman Seán O Connor Teaching Award Kathryn Renee Bedard *Jordan Paul Nenji Kealiiokekai Ukishima, magna Elizabeth Ann Bergstrom cum laude Maria Isabel Betancur Gaviota Del Mar Hernandez Quinones, magna cum laude Aaron Jacob Black Jessica A. Peters, magna cum laude Margaret Anne Blackstone John B. Vickers, cum laude Sterling Genuine Gift Boardley Ana Gabrielle Lopez, cum laude Brian Kenneth Brecker *Susan Elizabeth Cassibry, cum laude, Giselle Liza Brown The German Studies Award Jacob Brown David Michael Rascoe, cum laude Kyle P. Bunts *Nicholas Daniel Blake, cum laude Emma Malone Carter *Melissa Marie Donato, cum laude Thomas Carter *Saoirse, cum laude, The Margaret Horsley Award *Eric M. Celmer *Kayla Joan Catts, cum laude Xuhang Chen Natcha Pinyotamanotai, cum laude Caitlyn Marie Clark, The Goose Nation Award *Caitlyn Marie Creasy, cum laude, The Ridgely Ellen Cohill Communications and Media Studies Outstanding Tyler M. Cummings Scholar Award, The Karen Kaitz Emerick Award Ashley Lynne Davis Kailani Mitman Clarke, cum laude Yuhao Deng Rachel Elizabeth Hall, cum laude, *Alexis Maya Desai The Outstanding Dance Minor *Megan Elise Dietrich, The Garry E. Clarke James A. Looper, cum laude Performance Prize *William Francis Hewitt, cum laude Karlie Dolan *Meghan Lorraine Farrell, cum laude *Maia Duval Maxwell Nicholas Lambert, cum laude Chibueze Christopher Ejikeme *Sydney Ann Armitage, cum laude *Jocelyn Ja’Daia Elmore, The W. Dennis Berry ’87 Madison Olivia Bendistis, cum laude Leadership Award *Rebekah Ann Nesbit, cum laude Mitchell Makanamakamae Parker Evans Lauren Nicole Rapsis, cum laude Samuel Fleet Evans Margaret Linnea Shannon, cum laude, The Anthony Fabius Arthur A. Knapp ’39 Memorial Prize in History *Shaina Alyse Finaly *Ashley Marie Bebyn, cum laude Abigail C. Frey *Jenna M. Follin, cum laude, The Department of *Christopher Fuchs, The Anthropology Award, Business Management Senior Capstone Experience The Anthropology Service Award Award Matthew Furlong Nicole Alexandra Albrecht Kyle Gaeffke Glenn Austin Allen II, The Thomas Reeder Louis Joseph Galdos Spedden Medal Konu Yaw Gardesey Isabela Renee Arellano Antonio Calisa Tyra Gayle Kristyn Armstrong Ellye Brooke Gersh Jourdan Bryce Aten, The International Studies Award Mary Golden
9 Molly K. Gorney Ruijia Liang Dylan Weatherly Gray John Linderman Shannon Kathleen Green Casey J. Lockard Melia Marcelin Estelle Greene Brendan Joseph Looney, The Simon Hultman Jack Monroe Gribble Award Andrew Fickett Grier Ricardo Machado Heber Noe Guerra-Recinos John MacSherry Junfeng Guo Andres Zhi Ming Mai Chu Maxwell Chase Hammond Meaghan Emily Manna Christopher R. Hanna Liam James Mansfield Rowley Harvey Brannon March Nicholas Winston Hayes Michaela Claire Marcinko Benjamin G. Healy Dallas Demar Marshall, The Eldridge Eliason Award Gillian Leigh Heckert-Mitchell, The Lambda Alpha Gamma of Maryland Chapter Senior Rosanne Martin Award Savannah Jean Masterson Emma Jean Hogan Devin Yakobo Matthews Regan Elizabeth Horan Megan Maxwell Samantha J. Huffmaster *Samantha McCreary Ervens Endy Mirtho A. Jean-Pierre, The Daniel Theodore Harkness McMillan L. Premo Award John Duncan McRae *Abigail Johnson Rowan Frances McVey April Dawn Jones Paris Mercier, The Sociology Service Award Brendan Michael Jones Edgar R. Miller, IV Morgan Louise Kaplan Parker Evelyn Morris Emily G. Keane, The Environmental Science and Mari Mullane Studies Award Alena Mumpower Margaret Eileen Kirkpatrick Kristen Marie Murray Megan Elizabeth Klink Alexander Allen Nagy Rina Komura Moira Nesbitt Abbey Kostecki Sarah Gabrielle Xiaomin Neumann Cassie Marie Kowalski Yuze Ni Michael Kozlowski *Kyle John Ogden Christopher Theodore Kramedas Kimberly Grace Parr *Emily Elizabeth Kreider, The Communication Cody Harrington Pascale and Media Studies Capstone Experience Award Noe Bryan Perales Benjamin Kuhn Virginia Page Peterson *Benjamin Wayne Lammers, The Communication and Media Studies Capstone Experience Award, Sophia Elizabeth Polovoy The Alpha Chi Omega Music Award, The Sociology Joshua Porteous Service Award Cassidy Jordyn Quattro *Lauren Renae Laque Brian Thomas Rabner Lillian Katelyn Larrimore Kanya Ya’Mace Radford William Theodore Lesoravage Alexander Paul Ramos Alec Lewis, The Goose Nation Award Hailey Elizabeth Reed Jianan Li Bailey Reigel
10 *Gabrielle Ciera Rente Jialin Xu Erika Michelle Reynolds, The Eldrigde Eliason Jinge Xu Award Hanzhang Xue Alexandra Brynn Ricketts Wendi Yu Alyssa Robison Wenqi Yu David Nathaniel Rovansek Kristina Marie Zervoudis Adidev Roy *Ryan John Zwier, Senior Athletic Award Samuel Adam Rubin Emily Jayne Rugg Diana Monserrat Sanchez *Hannah Clare Sauer Allison E. Saul Bachelor of Science *Teague O’Meara Sauter *Madeline G. Haslam, summa cum laude, Evan Savoth The Psychology Department Award Nicholas P. Schmelzer *Eleanor Sydney Byers, summa cum laude, Kalee Schotsch The Joseph H. McLain ’37 Prize Stelle Scott Jessica Woodall, summa cum laude Suvin Sukumar Seal *Sean Garin, summa cum laude, The Department of Biology Award of Special Recognition, The James Christian A. Shaffer R. Miller ‘51 Award for Excellence in Chemistry, Victoria Nicole Shanerman The Alfred Reddish Award, The Iron Goose Award Geoffrey Sloan Samantha Christine Howell, summa cum laude Megan Virginia Stagg *Despina Agnes Thomas, summa cum laude, The Olivia Ovsanna Stepanian Department of Biology Award of Special Recognition Mark C. Stewart *Lauren Sydney Brenner, summa cum laude, The Aidan Walsh Sullivan Department of Biology Award of Special Recognition, Patrick Sullivan The Thomas Reeder Spedden Medal Mary Sullivan-Ritter *Julia Nicole Dann, magna cum laude, The Department of Biology Allied Health Professional William Vincent Sunkler Award Casey Thompson *Kirstyn Elizabeth Horsley, magna cum laude, Matthew Michael Underwood The Department of Biology Medical Professional Alicia Raquel Vasquez Award *Andrew Vernon Christopher Gerard Schoen, magna cum laude Katherine Knowles Voynow *Alexandra Susan Zambriczki Lee, magna cum Vu Tri Hieu laude Naihui Wang *Natalia Hope Nagy, magna cum laude Shufan Wang Alexander Barnes Sabo, magna cum laude Zhenyu Wang *Adrienne Mackenzie Chase, magna cum laude Zhiqian Glenn Wang *Elyse Kathleen Brewington, magna cum laude, The Psychology Department Outstanding Achieve- Rachel Ann West ment Award Carl J. (CJ) Williams Emily C. Dobson, cum laude DeAzha Amere Williams-Newnam *Madison Cole, cum laude John Kennedy Wilson Colleen Williams, cum laude * Seth Kerr Wrigley Alexandra L. Searles, cum laude Hongjun Wu
11 Erin Elizabeth Asman Eloise Claire Lienert *Felicia Yawa Attor, The Erika and Henry Salloch Alyssa Ann Longenecker Prize, The Jonathan A.Taylor, Jr. Leadership Jonathan Thomas Luciani Award Bridget Hye Lynne Aaron Tyler Barclay Elizabeth Massey, The Virginia M. *Patrick J. Berry Conner ’85 Psychology Award Nina Plakidina Black, The Department of Jillian Renee Mayhew Biology Research Award *Abigail Anne McGowan, The Department Julia Marie Blackburn of Biology Research Award *Regina Albina Bothwell Ryan Eduardo McKim Tyler Brandenburg Amanda Cybil Mede Jameson Dean Brown-Padien Sarah Irene Megee Rachel M. Butler Jessica Marie Melson Alexandra May Caswell Augustin Meriot Elizabeth Marie Clemens, The Department of Adam Andrew Mrowiec Biology Teaching Award Xaeza Brone Olt Joshua Paul Cohen Madelaina M. Ondo Boris Aristede Dearriz Olivia Nicole Portera Philip Douglas Martin Estes Milena Rodriguez Shannon Finnegan Savannah Ross Bruce Cogswell Flint III Bryanna Grace Rupprecht, The Department Eric Richard Fly of Biology Teaching Award *Daniel Gonzalez Conor Joseph Ryan Jenna R. Gordon Taylor Victoria Samuels Zoe Janai Greer, The Department of Biology Samantha Ann Snyder Nursing Professional Award *Leah Mackenzie Stokes Kerri Ann Harrigan Carson Clare Thomas Alexandria C. Hegeman Jalelewak Chala Tolessa Autumn Hoffman Emily Rose Van Driel Christiana Mackenzie Dorothy Hooker Kylie Elizabeth Weiss Corbin D. Hudson Melissa Elaine Whittington Callie Ann Jaycox Lindsay L. Wiecki *Andrew Jirsa Stephaney Wilson Alexis LeAnna Johnston, The Environmental Brook Sisay Yimer Science and Studies Award Mary Teresa Johnston Juliana Paige Korenczuk Jones Kali Kellam, The Department of Biology Nursing Professional Award Ryan T. Kibler Kathryn Darya Kissam Jared Edward Kovacs Breanna Morgen Lanphear
12 Other Senior Honors and Prizes
The Lambda Alpha Gamma of Maryland Chapter Senior Award Awarded to the graduating senior in anthropology for demonstrating the most outstanding formal writing skill as the chapter’s candidate for the Lambda Alpha national scholarship. Gillian Leigh Heckert-Mitchell The Anthropology Award Given to the graduating major or majors who have shown exceptional understanding of anthropology and other cultures, past or present. Christopher Fuchs The Anthropology Service Award Given to the graduating major who demonstrates the greatest dedication to public service in anthropology at Washington College. Christopher Fuchs The Lynette Nielsen Professional Practice Award Awarded annually by the department faculty to the studio art senior who demonstrates the most engaged, dedicated, and consistent creative practice over the course of the SCE year. Catherine Marie Wolhar The Lynette Nielsen Juror’s Choice Award Awarded annually by an invited guest juror, the award is given to the artist presenting the most outstanding work of art in the Senior Capstone Exhibition. Catherine Marie Wolhar
The Department of Biology Pharmacy Professional Award Awarded to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated academic excellence, who is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy and who has a strong potential for success in the field of pharmacy. Jessica Lea Willey The Department of Biology Nursing Professional Award Awarded to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated academic excellence, who is pursuing a nursing degree, and who has a strong potential for success in the field of nursing. Zoe Janai Greer Kali Kellam The Department of Biology Medical Professional Award Awarded to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated academic excellence, who is pursuing a medical or veterinary degree, and who has a strong potential for success in the medical or veterinary fields. Kirstyn Elizabeth Horsley Larisa Maria Okshewsky The Department of Biology Research Award Awarded to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated excellence in academics and undergraduate biological research. Nina Plakidina Black Abigail Anne McGowan The Department of Biology Award of Special Recognition Awarded on a special occasion to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an exceptional depth of understanding in the field of biology. Lauren Sydney Brenner Sean Garin Despina Agnes Thomas
13 The Department of Biology Teaching Award Awarded on special occasion to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated academic excellence and exceptional dedication to science education. Elizabeth Marie Clemens Bryanna Grace Rupprecht The Department of Biology Allied Health Professional Award Awarded to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated academic excellence, who is pursuing a degree in an allied health field, and who has a strong potential for success in this field. Julia Nicole Dann The Stanley A. Schottland Business Leadership Award Awarded to a Washington College senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic ability and leadership potential for business. The prize includes a cash award upon graduation, and an additional award for tuition expenses for an accredited business school. Maura Elizabeth West
The Department of Business Management Award Given to a graduating business major who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of scholarship, character, and leadership. Maura Elizabeth West The Department of Business Management Senior Capstone Experience Award Awarded to a graduating business major with the most outstanding senior research project demonstrating high scholarship and analytical skills. Jenna M. Follin The Joseph H. McLain ’37 Prize Awarded to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the Department of Chemistry, shows the greatest promise for making a future contribution to human understanding of chemistry. Endowed in 1982 by members of the American Pyrotechnics Association. Eleanor Sydney Byers The James R. Miller ’51 Award for Excellence in Chemistry Given annually to an outstanding senior majoring in chemistry or a premedical student who has demonstrated special interest and high academic achievement in chemistry. Sean Garin Larisa Maria Okshewsky The Communication and Media Studies Outstanding Scholar Award The award is given to the graduating senior majoring in Communication and Media Studies who has demonstrated high academic achieve- ment; superior oral and written abilities; a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and interventional work; and leadership among their peers. Caitlyn Marie Creasy
The Communication and Media Studies Capstone Experience Award This award is given to the graduating senior majoring in Communication and Media Studies whose Capstone project best encompasses CMS’ commitment to original research that contributes to the public discourse by embracing difference and fostering progressive social change. Emily Elizabeth Kreider Benjamin Wayne Lammers
The Economics Department Award Awarded to a graduating senior for outstanding academic performance and the potential for high achievement in the field of economics. Lauren Elizabeth Frick Yisi Liu
14 The Dr. Davy H. McCall Prize in Economics Awarded to a graduating senior majoring in economics who has demonstrated special interest and high academic achievement and superior oral and written abilities in international economics. Lauren Elizabeth Frick The Rachel Scholz Leadership Award Awarded to a graduating senior who, in the judgment of the education department, has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of an outstanding teacher-leader. Sophia Madeline Grabiec The Education Department Award Awarded to a graduating senior who, in the judgment of the department, has shown the promise of meaningful contributions to diversified pedagogy, cultural sensitivity, and global awareness within the fields of education and the liberal arts. Margaret Kelly Young The Seán O Connor Teaching Award Awarded to a graduating senior who, in the judgment of the Education Department, has consistently displayed outstanding performance in teaching and authentic student engagement. Morgan Star Farber The Emil J. C. Hildenbrand Memorial Medal Awarded to the senior who attains the highest average in English during the four years of study. Given by the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Alumni Association. Sophia Madeline Grabiec The Bennett Lamond Senior Capstone Award in English Awarded annually to a student with a superior senior capstone in the department of English. Sophia Madeline Grabiec The Maureen Jacoby Prize Awarded to the graduating senior who has demonstrated dedication to student publications at Washington College and has strong potential for a future in the field of editing or publishing. Abby Wargo
The Writers’ Union Award Given for outstanding service to the Writers’ Union. A gift of Robert L. Chamberlin, Jr. ’48 in memory of Mary Lou Chamberlin ’49. Mary Elizabeth Sprague The Environmental Science and Studies Award This award is given annually to the student who has demonstrated through action or scholarship an abiding interest in promoting environmental awareness. Emily G. Keane Alexis LeAnna Johnston
Middendorf Award for Academic Excellence in the Study of the Environment This award is given annually to the student who has exhibited outstanding academic accomplishments in environmental science or studies. Jacob Anthony Vassalotti The Arthur A. Knapp ’39 Memorial Prize in History Awarded to the graduating history major who, in the opinion of the department, has displayed unusual interest, enthusiasm, and ability in the field of history. Margaret Linnea Shannon Alexis Elizabeth Young
15 The International Studies Award Given to a graduating major who, in the opinion of the department, demonstrates an exceptional understanding and interest in international affairs. Jourdan Bryce Aten
The Simon Hultman Award Awarded to the graduating senior who best embodies the spirit and enthusiasm for international studies and travel. Brendan Joseph Looney The Tai Sung An Memorial Prize Awarded to the graduating international student who, in the opinion of the faculty of the international studies interdisciplinary major, has exemplified in an exceptional manner the benefits of inter-cultural education on our campus. Yue Sun The Daniel L. Premo Award Given annually to the graduating senior in political science or international studies who shows the most promise in the field of public diplomacy. Ervens Endy Mirtho A. Jean-Pierre The William Gover Duvall ’30 Prize Awarded to a graduating senior who, in the judgment of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, has demonstrated outstanding achievement and shows great promise in the field of mathematics. Abigail Paige Burnett The Alpha Chi Omega Music Award Given to a senior in recognition of excellence in music. Benjamin Wayne Lammers The Garry E. Clarke Performance Prize Awarded annually to the graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in musical performance or music composition. The recipient must have shown leadership in departmental ensembles and excelled in the performance of their senior recital or in applied music composition, as part of their Senior Capstone Experience. Megan Elise Dietrich The Department of Music Award for Professional Promise in Research and Creative Achievement Presented to a graduating music major who demonstrates professional promise in the field of music. In addition to excelling in the classroom, recipients of this award will have independently pursued professional and creative co-curricular opportunities beyond the classroom. Arianna Marie Hall The Department of Philosophy and Religion Award Given to a graduating senior majoring in Philosophy, recognizing outstanding ability in, and engagement with, the field of philosophy and religion. Allison Hinshaw The John S. Toll Prize in Physics Awarded to a graduating senior showing exceptional promise in the field of physics. Caitlin Anne McDaniel The Political Science Award Given to a graduating major who, in the opinion of the department, demonstrates a superior theoretical and practical understanding of political life. Jacob Anthony Vassalotti Elizabeth Melanie Wilson
16 The Psychology Department Award Given to the senior psychology major who shows outstanding promise in the field of psychology. Madeline G. Haslam The Psychology Department Outstanding Achievement Award Given to senior psychology majors in recognition of exceptionally high levels of performance in the field of psychology. Elyse Kathleen Brewington The Psychology Department Capstone Experience Award Presented to the graduating senior majoring in psychology who, in the opinion of the Department, should be recognized for successful completion and presentation of an exceptional capstone project. Ashley Rose Maczka The Virginia M. Conner ’85 Psychology Award Presented annually to the graduating senior or seniors majoring in psychology who, in the opinion of the department, have demonstrated superior scholarship and service to the department and to the College. Elizabeth Massey The Margaret Horsley Award Given to the graduating major or majors who, in the opinion of the faculty and students of the Department of Sociology, have shown in his or her work the clearest understanding of human social behavior. Olivia Anne Robb Saoirse
The Sociology Service Award Awarded to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the department and its students, has made, through service, the greatest contribution to the sociology program at Washington College. Benjamin Wayne Lammers Paris Mercier The Stewart Theatre Award Given annually to a senior who has made outstanding contributions to the College through dramatic and speaking ability. Endowed by Pearl Griffin Stewart, class of 1905. Margaret Kelly Young
The Outstanding Dance Minor Student Award Awarded to a graduating dance minor for excellence in their education, including service activities, scholarship, and artistry. Rachel Elizabeth Hall
The Erika and Henry Salloch Prize Given by the Department of World Languages and Cultures in memory of Erika and Henry Salloch, to the student whose achievement and personal commitment have contributed to the understanding of other cultures. Felicia Yawa Attor
The German Studies Alumni Award Given annually to the senior who, in the opinion of the faculty of the Department of World Languages and Cultures, has demonstrated out- standing academic achievement and a depth of understanding in the field of German studies. Andrew T. Berry Susan Elizabeth Cassibry
17 The W. Dennis Berry ’87 Leadership Award Presented annually to the senior or seniors who most clearly exhibit those characteristics of charismatic leadership that distinguished Mr. Berry’s service to Washington College. Jocelyn Ja’Daia Elmore The Karen Kaitz Emerick Award Awarded to one or more senior students, chosen by the Executive Committee of the Student Government Association, who have demonstrated strong character and good academic standing, and who have been leaders in community and volunteer service. Caitlyn Marie Creasy The Penny J. Fall Award Given annually by the Washington College Student Government Association to the female athlete who most successfully continues, through service to the College, the tradition and legacy set by Professor Fall. The recipient is chosen for her leadership on campus and her ability to conceive, organize and execute academic and extracurricular activities that have benefited the entire Washington College community. Olivia Anne Robb The Jonathan A. Taylor, Jr. Leadership Award Given to the member of the Washington College Student Government Association who diligently and effectively incorporates progressive thought when addressing the needs and demands of the modern collegiate environment. Felicia Yawa Attor
18 Honorary Societies Senior Membership Recognition
Phi Beta Kappa, Theta of Maryland, Sheltered at Washington College, the oldest undergraduate honors organization in the United States, celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.
Lauren Sydney Brenner Samantha Christine Howell Georgia Stubbs Abigail Paige Burnett Alexandra Susan Zambriczki Lee Yue Sun Eleanor Sydney Byers Yisi Liu Despina Agnes Thomas Nicole Elizabeth Certesio Ashley Rose Maczka Jacob Anthony Vassalotti Robert Webster Clark Caitlin Anne McDaniel Maura Elizabeth West Lauren Elizabeth Frick Connor Khanh Nguyen Allison Wheatley Sean Garin Larisa Maria Okshewsky Jessica Lea Willey Nicholas Ryan Gottemoller Zahra Pervaiz Elizabeth Melanie Wilson Sophia Madeline Grabiec Ana I. Reynoso-Zimmerer Jessica Woodall Arianna Marie Hall Olivia Anne Robb Margaret Kelly Young Madeline G. Haslam Aubrey Joy Robinson Jillian Leigh Horaneck Jamie Lauren Solomon Kirstyn Elizabeth Horsley Cassandra Maria Sottile
Omicron Delta Kappa is a national leadership honor society recognizing and encouraging the achievement of exemplary character and superior quality in scholarship and learning.
Andew T. Berry Madeline G. Haslam Sarah Gabrielle Xiaomin Neumann Maria Isabel Betancur John Bayard Hearn Larisa Maria Okshewsky Tatiana Gabrielle Baughman William Francis Hewitt Ana I. Reynoso-Zimmerer Kayla Joan Catts Allison Hinshaw Jamie Lauren Solomon Nicole Elizabeth Certesio Kirstyn Elizabeth Horsley Cassandra Maria Sottile Adrienne Mackenzie Chase Samantha Christine Howell Yue Sun Caitlyn Marie Creasy James A. Looper Jacob Antony Vassalotti Emily C. Dobson Yisi Liu Abby Wargo Jenna M. Follin Jonathan Thomas Luciani Jessica Lea Willey Sophia Madeline Grabiec Ashley Rose Maczka Heber Noe Guerra-Recinos Coralie E. H. Milnes
Lambda Alpha is the National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology. It was founded for the purpose of encouraging and stimulating scholarship and research in anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty, and other persons engaged in the study of anthropology.
Christopher Fuchs Ana Gabrielle Lopez Maura Elizabeth West Gillian Leigh Heckert-Mitchell Emily Jane Rugg Carl J. (CJ) Williams James A. Looper Conor Joseph Ryan Jessica Woodall
Beta Beta Beta, Rho Iota Chapter, is a national honor society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.
Lauren Sydney Brenner Alexandra Susan Zambriczki Lee Savannah Ross Adrienne Mackenzie Chase Ryan Eduardo McKim Despina Agnes Thomas Sean Garin Adam Andrew Mrowiec Jessica Lea Willey Alexandria C. Hegeman Natalia Hope Nagy Colleen Williams Kirstyn Elizabeth Horsley Larisa Maria Okshewsky Brook Sisay Yimer
19 Sigma Beta Delta is a national honor society in business, recognizing students in the top 20% of their class who aspire toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.
Nicole Elizabeth Certesio Rebekah Ann Nesbit Aubrey Joy Robinson John Bayard Hearn Connor Khanh Nguyen Jordan Paul Nenji Kealiiokekai Ukishima Bridget McLaughlin Joseph Jennings Otto Maura Elizabeth West
Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Gamma Eta Chapter is the national honor society in chemistry at Washington College recognizing outstanding students demonstrating exceptional ability and interest in the field of chemistry.
Felicia Yawa Attor Kathryn Darya Kissam Savannah Ross Elyse Kathleen Brewington Alexandra Susan Zambriczki Lee Alexandra L. Searles Eleanor Sydney Byers Ashley Rose Maczka Despina Agnes Thomas Sean Garin Jessica Marie Melson Alexandria C. Hegeman Larisa Maria Okshewsky
Delta Eta Pi is a national dance honor society sponsored by the National Dance Society to recognize students for outstanding achievements in dance, including performance, choreography, scholarship, technology, and community service. Delta Eta Pi recognizes artistic and academic achievement and promotes dance education within the College and the local community.
Caitlyn Marie Creasy Emily Elizabeth Kreider Despina Agnes Thomas Rachel Elizabeth Hall Natalia Hope Nagy
Omicron Delta Epsilon is an international honor society recognizing high achievement and strong personal interest in economics.
Andrew T. Berry Ricardo Machado Aubrey Joy Robinson Kayla Joan Catts Jessica A. Peters Mark C. Stewart Nicole Elizabeth Certesio Cassidy Jordyn Quattro Lauren Elizabeth Frick Alexander Paul Ramos
Pi Lambda Theta is a national honor society recognizing high standards in the study of education.
Eleanor Sydney Byers Arianna Marie Hall Ashley Rose Maczka Morgan Star Farber Rachel Elizabeth Hall Lauren Nicole Rapsis Sophia Madeline Grabiec Allison Hinshaw Georgia Stubbs
Sigma Tau Delta is an international honor society whose central purpose is to confer distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature.
Madison Olivia Bendistis Saoirse Nicholas Daniel Blake Cassandra Marie Sottile Sophia Madeline Grabiec Mary Elizabeth Sprague Lillian Katelyn Larrimore Abby Wargo Gabrielle Ciera Rente Seth Kerr Wrigley
20 Kappa Alpha Omicron, Iota Chapter, is an interdisciplinary Environmental Honor Society for students who excel in their academic studies as an environmental studies or science major. The students have interests ranging from economics to the natural sciences, and share a common goal to better the environment through community service and education.
Kailani Mitman Clarke Zahra Pervaiz Emily C. Dobson Alexander Barnes Sabo Kathryn Darya Kissam Jacob Anthony Vassalotti Maxwell Nicholas Lambert Jessica Woodall James A. Looper
Pi Delta Phi is a national honor society recognizing outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literature.
Felicia Yawa Attor Jenna M. Follin Maria Isabel Betancur Morgan Louise Kaplan
Delta Phi Alpha the National German Honor Society, seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship. The Society aims to promote the study of the German Language, literature and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value and which contribute to man’s eternal search for peace and truth.
Andrew T. Berry Olivia Anne Robb Susan Elizabeth Cassibry
Phi Alpha Theta is a national honor society for students in the upper third of their class who have demonstrated excellence in research and writing in the field of history.
Isabela Renee Arellano Antonio Alexander Paul Ramos Maria Isabel Betancur Alexandra L. Searles Susan Elizabeth Cassibry Margaret Linnea Shannon Eric M. Celmer Cassandra Maria Sottile Nicholas Winston Hayes Kathryn Knowles Voynow Rowan Frances McVey Alexis Elizabeth Young Mari Mullane
Alpha Mu Alpha is a national marketing honorary, recognizing qualified undergraduate students for their outstanding scholastic achievement in the area of marketing.
Tatiana Gabrielle Baughman Kyle Gaeffke Nicholas Daniel Blake Samantha J. Huffmaster Caitlyn Marie Clark Bridget McLaughlin Melissa Marie Donato Erika Michelle Reynolds Jenna M. Follin Victoria Nicole Shanerman
21 Pi Mu Epsilon, Maryland Iota Chapter, is the national honorary mathematics society. The purpose of the organization is to promote scholarly activity in mathematics among students in academic institutions.
Patrick J. Berry Samantha Christine Howell Abigail Paige Burnett Jianan Li Robert Webster Clark Yisi Liu Molly K. Gorney Ryan John Zwier Allison Hinshaw Phi Sigma Tau, Delta Chapter, is a national honor society recognizing high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy.
Christopher Fuchs
Pi Sigma Alpha is a national honor society in political science recognizing students in the upper third of their class who have demonstrated productive scholarship and personal interest in government, international relations, or public administration.
Jourdan Bryce Aten Jillian Leigh Horaneck Abigail Paige Burnett Maxwell Nicholas Lambert Nicholas Ryan Gottemoller Margaret Linnea Shannon Gaviota Del Mar Hernandez Quinones Jacob Anthony Vassalotti Arianna Marie Hall Elizabeth Melanie Wilson
Psi Chi is an international honor society in psychology, awarding distinction to students in the upper 35% of their class who have demonstrated productive scholarship in psychology.
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts Degree:
Sydney Ann Armitage Ana I. Reynoso-Zimmerer Ashley Marie Bebyn Olivia Anne Robb Ashley Rose Maczka Mary Sullivan-Ritter Coralie E. H. Milnes Yue Sun
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree:
Regina Albina Bothwell Jenna R. Gordon Elyse Kathleen Brewington Madeline G. Haslam Adrienne Mackenzie Chase Elizabeth Massey Madison Cole Despina Agnes Thomas Julia Nicole Dann
Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Zeta Chapter, is a national honor society in Spanish, recognizing students in the upper 35% of their class who have demonstrated superior academic achievement and commitment to the study of Spanish language and Hispanic literature and culture.
Nicholas Ryan Gottemoller Jordan Paul Nenji Kealiiokekai Ukishima Brendan Joseph Looney
22 athletic awards The Doris T. Bell '50 Award The senior female with the highest cumulative average who has won a varsity letter during the year.
Jessica Lea Willey The Alfred Reddish Award The senior male with the highest cumulative average who has won a varsity letter during the year.
Sean Garin The Thomas Reeder Spedden Medal Presented to a male and female student for academic standing and achievement in athletics. Glenn Austin Allen II Lauren Sydney Brenner The Eldridge Eliason Award The senior male student and female student who, with scholastic standing in the upper half of the class, has accomplished the most in the field of athletics. Dallas Demar Marshall Erica Michelle Reynolds Senior Athletic Awards Given annually to the male student and the female student who, in the opinion of the department, achieved the most in athletics at Washington College. Olivia Anne Robb Ryan John Zwier The Goose Nation Award Caitlyn Marie Clark Alec Lewis The Iron Goose Award Sean Garin
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