F Washington College Commencement
Processional Richard C. DeProspo Ceremony Marshal Professor of English and American Studies
Presiding Wayne B. Powell Interim President of the College
Invocation The Rev. Randy K. Callender, Rector St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Annapolis
The National Anthem Madison Gabrielle Battle ’21 and Lift Every Voice and Sing Berkleigh Mackenna Fadden ’21 Daniel Palmatary ’21 Destiny Smith’21
Welcome Dr. Powell
Senior Class Speaker Paris A. Young ’21
Alumni Citation Michael Harvey Christine Lincoln ’00 Interim Provost and Dean of the College
Greetings and the Mandamus Stephen T. Golding ’72 for College Honors Chair, Board of Visitors and Governors
Conferring of Honorary Degree Dr. Powell
Response & Address Katie Hood Doctor of Public Service
Graduation of the Class of 2021 The Mandamus Mr. Golding Conferring of Degrees Dr. Powell Presentation of Candidates Dr. Harvey
Hi Juvenes, Candidati Alumni Sunt Marshal DeProspo
The Alumni Association’s Award Dr. Harvey for Distinguished Teaching
Faculty and Student Awards Dr. Harvey
3 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. 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 Rev. Callender
Recessional Marshal DeProspo
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5 Honorary Degree Recipient Katie Hood
KATIE HOOD is Chief Executive Officer of One Love, the nation’s leading educator of young people on the topic of healthy and unhealthy relationships, as both a primary prevention strategy for relationship abuse and as an investment in the relationship health of the next generation.
Prior to joining One Love, Hood was Chief Executive Officer at the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, where for nine years she worked to drive research progress toward a cure. She also worked as a philanthropic consultant and served as a visiting lecturer at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy. Before discovering her passion for philanthropy, she held positions at both Goldman Sachs and Bain & Company.
A dynamic speaker and frequent panelist, Hood has appeared at Aspen Ideas: Health, Milken Global Conference, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Conference and The Nantucket Project. Her 2019 TED talk, “The Difference between Healthy and Unhealthy Love,” captured more than 8 million views.
Hood received her bachelor’s degree in public policy from Duke University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She lives outside of New York City with her husband, four children, and two dogs.
6 Alumni Citation Recipient Christine Lincoln ’00
CHRISTINE LINCOLN is an internationally award- winning author and motivational speaker. Her stories have appeared on stage at Symphony Space and Word Theatre, read and performed by Don Cheadle, Gary Dourdan, and Lizan Mitchell. Her short stories have appeared in various literary journals such as Pleiades Magazine and the Paris Review.
Lincoln is Poet Laureate Emeritus of York Pennsylvania. During her service to the City of York she created a writing group at a local domestic violence safehouse where she helped survivors of trauma and abuse explore poetry as a means to healing. She also created “Writers Voice,” a monthly column for the York Daily Record that featured emerging writers and visual artists throughout South Central Pennsylvania.
Christine has traveled throughout the United States and the world, including South Africa where she was the first author to represent the United States in South Africa’s annual Year of the Writer Celebration. She has appeared on NPR, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and has been featured as a “Phenomenal Woman” in O: The Oprah Magazine.
Lincoln’s life motto is this: you only have this one wild beautiful life, so live it like you mean it. Currently, Lincoln divides her time between Ghana, Africa and the United States, working as a writer, speaker, teacher, artist, community leader and activist. And primarily this is how Lincoln sees herself, as an artist activist who uses every talent and gift like a superhero, like Princess Diana of Themyscira. But, instead of using a magic lasso and invisible plane Lincoln uses words to save herself and hopefully the world.
7 Candidates for the Degree †First Honor Graduate First Honor Graduates Lucy-Dannielle Abena Ofosu-Appiah, summa cum laude Bachelor of Arts Charles Matthew Snyder, summa cum laude †Liane Elise Beckley, summa cum laude, Lynette Yoshiki Masuda, in absentia, summa cum laude Neilsen Professional Practice Award, Lynette William George Rotsch, summa cum laude, Neilsen Juror’s Choice Award The Economics Department Award †Annalie Rose Buscarino, summa cum laude, Jacquelyn M. Smith, summa cum laude, Bennett Emil J.C. Hildenbrand Memorial Award, Lamond Senior Capstone Award in English Margaret Horsley Award Benjamin Barton, summa cum laude, †Bethany Joy Ford, summa cum laude, Dr. Davy The Economics Department Award H. McCall Prize in Economics, International Holly Ann Shaffer, summa cum laude Studies Award Talia Seidman, summa cum laude †Elizabeth Anne Lilly, summa cum laude, George magna cum laude Washington Medal & Award, The Department of Alana Lexi Pecchioli, Philosophy and Religion Award, Sociology Service Gillian H. Kelahan, magna cum laude Award Michelle Nguyen Ly, magna cum laude †Julia M. Manaraze, summa cum laude, The Leah Rose Morris, magna cum laude, Norman James Humanities Award for Excellence American Studies Program Senior Capstone †Megan Stephanie Walsh, summa cum laude, Experience Award Emil J.C. Hildenbrand Memorial Award Yuying Liu, magna cum laude, Dr. Davy H. McCall Prize in Economics, Tai Sung An Bachelor of Arts Memorial Prize Rebecca Joan Kanaskie, summa cum laude Agnes Anderson, magna cum laude Kathryn Elizabeth Shenk, summa cum laude, Lizet Ivarra, magna cum laude, Erika & Henry Arthur A. Knapp ’39 Memorial Prize in History, Salloch Prize, Psychology Department Award Phi Alpha Theta Tamia Janelle Williams, magna cum laude Emily Nicole Fehsenfeld, summa cum laude, Justin T. Nash, magna cum laude, The Maureen Political Science Award Jacoby Prize Caitlin Rose Woods, virtual attendee, summa Maya Anne Moskunas, magna cum laude, cum laude, The Seán O Connor Teaching Award Department of Business Management Senior Vanessa Leigh Rupertus, in absentia, summa Capstone Award cum laude Miles Nicholas Cochran, in absentia, magna Patrick T. Salerno, virtual attendee, summa cum cum laude laude, The Department of Philosophy and Religion Brenda N. Clark, magna cum laude Award Zachary Austensen, magna cum laude Emily Rose Wiest, summa cum laude Megan Leanne Ritchey, magna cum laude, Anna Garow, summa cum laude, The Economics Political Science Award Department Award, Arthur A. Knapp ’39 Bradley Harrison Melzer, magna cum laude, Memorial Prize in History Department of Business Management Award, Nicole Hatfield, summa cum laude Department of Business Management Senior Sarah Anne Bowden, summa cum laude Capstone Experience Award Nicole Ann Noce, summa cum laude, William Jacob W. Goudy, in absentia, magna cum laude Gover Duvall ’30 Prize Parker Elizabeth Wolf, magna cum laude, Vax Jones, summa cum laude, Psychology Outstanding Dance Minor Student Award Department Outstanding Achievement Award Isabella Robbin Sansanelli, cum laude, Penny J. Aidan Kelly, summa cum laude Fall Award
8 Ethan Hu, cum laude Rahat Choudery Grace Campbell Moery, cum laude Laura Nicole Cochrane Annie Rebecca Javitt, cum laude, Alpha Chi Mark Roland Cooley Omega Music Award Larah C. Cox Destiny Smith, cum laude, Alpha Chi Omega Julia Rose Cunningham, in absentia Music Award Hunter Dase Elizabeth Hill, virtual attendee, cum laude Christopher Nathaniel Del Rosario Michael Spence, cum laude Dominic James Delcoco Jason Christopher Miller, cum laude Andrew DelPercio MacKenzie Brady, cum laude, The Writers Aaron I. Deutsch Union Award Kevin A. Dickey, in absentia Bethelehem Kassahun Yirga, cum laude Sarah Dexter Dockham, in absentia Michael Colin Levi, cum laude, The Communication and Media Studies Capstone Experience Award, Sara Douglas Education Department Award Leah Anne Duff Evan Lee Wilson Gaines, cum laude, The Jacqueline Mildred Dulaff, in absentia Communication and Media Studies Outstanding Brett William Edwards Scholar Award Griffin James Eisenmann Anna Elise Bennett, cum laude Harrison Colby Ernst, in absentia Aaron B. Adler, in absentia Ziwei Fang, in absentia Caroline Elizabeth Albert Andrew K. Feeley Angela Julianne Aponte Gonzalez, The Lambda Guotai Feng, virtual attendee Alpha Gamma of Maryland Chapter Senior Award Jackson G. Filicicchia Jada Vanessa Aristilde Hanna Bird Flowers Rute Solomon Assefa Noah Frebert Elleny Ayano Evan Joseph Gaba Steffan A. Barahona Julianna Gill Kayla Marie Barney Melia Marcelin Estelle Greene, in absentia Joanne Edele Bond Keen Lipperet Griffin Emilee Kirsten Brock Brandon M. Gross Victoria Brooks Justin M. Gruen Aizha Niaira Brown Destiny Lynn Harris, Clark Porter Medal, The Daniel Justin Brown, W. Dennis Berry M ’87 S.E.E.D. Award (Successfully Educating and Award Empowering for Diversity) Giselle Liza Brown, in absentia Audrey Hayn Kashmira Anyae LaShae Brown-Rochester, in Hannah Rebekah Henson absentia Mikala Rene Herlihy Sarah Jennifer Bruno Eileen Hernandez Gabriella M. Bucci Kaitlyn Herrick Thomas Joaquin Buckman Michael Thomas Hershey Logan Patrick Bunch Kwarysha D. Howard Caylin June Cannavino David Hudak Derrick Joseph Carter Elyse Clare Hummer Sarah Marie Margaret Cataldo Nathan Randall Hutton Aidan Finn Chadam Jinlin Jiang, in absentia Xin Chen, in absentia Leo Cameron Quinn Johnson Zheyuan Chen, in absentia
9 Kaitlyn Nicole Jones Hugh S. Plumb, virtual attendee Catherine Keirn Sarah Collette Polo Megan Elizabeth Klink, in absentia Joshua Porteous, in absentia Darya Sergeyevna Kolesnikova Hannah Quinn Powell Frank R. Koons IV Kaitlyn Pritchard, Anthropology Achievement Anne Krysztofiak, Education Department Award Award Gabrielle Kszak Isabella Procopio Katie Lauren Lengyel Savannah Denise Quade, in absentia Alden Chase Lentz Kanya Ya’Mace Radford, in absentia Kimberly Leonard, in absentia Patricia Anne Cadiente Rana Raymond Lewis, in absentia Alexa Reed Charles Ji Yuan Liang, in absentia Sean Reilly Ruijia Liang, virtual attendee Erika Michelle Reynolds, in absentia Liam V. MacKenzie Samantha Bradley Robinson Joseph Robert Maimone Jacklyn Russo Natalie Caroline Mansfield Brandie Dawn Ruth Austin A. Martin-Williams Brianna LaRae Sampson Benjamin David Masclans Luis Sanchez-Aguilar Benjamin Alexander Mathews, virtual attendee Abigail Elizabeth Saxton, Rachel Scholz Leadership Award Lauren Elizabeth Maxwell Nicholas P. Schmelzer, in absentia Amelia Francis Mazza Taylor Schroyer Barry D. McCormick Jr. Samantha Segura Cisneros Alexandra Melvin Matthew Porter King Siems Alejandro Cardenas Mendoza Bethany Ann Simms, virtual attendee Haley Morgan Michael-Lee, in absentia Joe Anthony Sivo Angelica Miller Natasha Slaby Cody Hupfeldt Miller Abigail Lee Smith Kyle Delane Mitten, in absentia Lauren Margaret Souder Gemma Francis Mochi Julia Sparco Jamie Lynn Morris Elisse Danielle Spence, The Daniel L. Premo Lisa Marie Mulhearn Award in Political Science Brad Spence Mundorf, in absentia Harriet Starr Madison Noonan Grace Steele Tinotenda Ziyanda Nyawata, in absentia Rose Sheri Stevens, in absentia Laura L. Oliveira Silva Cole Francis Pio Storm, The Rebecca Corbin John William Oliver Loree Business Leadership Award Rhoda Apotierioluwa Oluwalana Lindsay Nicole Strauss Ethan Townsend O’Malley Katherine Kingsley Swartley Vincent Issac Pacheco Joe Tobin Daniel Palmatary, Department of Music Award Jiruwak Chala Tolessa for Professional Promise in Research and Creative in absentia Achievement Colin Peter Underwood, Devin Grace Semmes Valcich Korneli Patarkalashvili Jonathan Nicholas Vitale Dillon Pierpont Jaime Rose Waddell Margaret Katheryn Pietrucha Yijia Wang, in absentia
10 Yu Wang, in absentia Mahin Ayesha Zaman, magna cum laude Veronica Washington Shannon Thomas, magna cum laude, Dylan Thomas Wheeler The Department of Environmental Science and Studies Research Potential Award, Karen Kaitz Quinn A. Willis Emerick Award Charles Schroeder Wittich Harry Ryan Redding, magna cum laude Christian Tsion Yosef, virtual attendee, Emma Ellen-Crosby Dodsworth, magna cum The Simon Hultman Award laude Benjamin Eric Young Berkleigh Mackenna Fadden, magna cum laude, Paris Young, Louis L. Goldstein ’35 Award Garry E. Clarke Performance Award Kayla Zapcic Camerin Caraballo, magna cum laude Jiale Zou, in absentia Gavin Campbell, cum laude Douglas Thomas Kurtz, cum laude, Henry Bachelor of Science W.C. Catlin 1984 Medal, Environmental Science Brittany Walker, summa cum laude and Studies Award, The Jonathan A. Taylor Jr. Kylie Peets, summa cum laude Leadership Award Haley Wilt, virtual attendee, summa cum laude, Kayla Mehrtens, cum laude Washington College Premedical Professional Martina Elizabeth Towers, cum laude Award, Department of Biology Research Award, Brendan Michael Farrell, cum laude Joseph McLain Prize Olivia Sara Oakley, cum laude Samina L. Soin-Voshell, summa cum laude, Jane Jessie Ngo, cum laude, Psychology Department Huston Goodfellow Memorial Prize, Eugene B. Capstone Experience Award Casey Medal, Middendorf Award for Academic Jennifer Shabrach, cum laude Excellence in the Study of the Environment Najeyah Al-Tamimi, Environmental Science and Kamdyn Rose Finney, summa cum laude Studies Award Brianna Michelle Parise, summa cum laude Madison Gabrielle Battle Maggie Witham, summa cum laude, Department Summer Mae Black of Biology Award of Special Recognition Zachary Quinn Blackwell Allison Hannah Gallagher, summa cum laude, Jane Huston Goodfellow Memorial Prize, Brooke Sierra Brown, in absentia Washington College Pre-Pharmacy Award, Joseph Nicolina Elvira Maria Capitanio McLain Prize Kinza Ahmad Cheema, in absentia Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt, summa cum laude, Kaelyn Elise Connor Washington College Pre-Allied Health Award Michaela Hope Creel, virtual attendee William Parker Cosner, summa cum laude, Meghan Catherine Dean Middendorf Award for Academic Excellence in the Study of the Environment Jake P. Dipaola Meghan E. McHenry, summa cum laude, Kaitlyn Nicole Ecoff, Virginia M. Conner ‘85 Department of Biology Award of Special Recognition Psychology Award Nathaniel Neuland, summa cum laude, James M. Philip Douglas Martin Estes Miller ’51 Prize in Chemistry Gabrielle Francis, in absentia Heather Rohwein, summa cum laude, Washington Matthew Gregory College Pre-Nursing Award Kelly Lynn Greiser Caroline E. Braungard, in absentia, summa cum Jessica Jaymes Gunoskey laude, James M. Miller ’51 Prize in Chemistry Julia Christine Hallman William Fifer, magna cum laude Kellen F. Hanley Olivia Grace Butler, magna cum laude, The Tyler Hawkins Department of Environmental Science and Studies Abigail Hilty Research Potential Award
11 Christina Hommer Christiana Mackenzie Dorothy Hooker, in absentia Danitha Isma Ajyh Ken-Taj Johnson, virtual attendee Sarlina Qwaviya Joseph Bridget Karpman Riley E. Katzman, virtual attendee Julie Lynn Marie Kinsley Evan Koch Colleen Marie Larsen MengJiao Li Christropher Lollo Chenyi Lou, in absentia Matthew Lunn-Singleton Julia Fennel Matsen John Thomas Mecca Sabrina Annetta Mendez, Erika & Henry Salloch Prize Dylan Nepert, in absentia Terran Tumpale Ondiek, in absentia Kelly Elizabeth Ramsey, virtual attendee William Patrick Reid, Jane Huston Goodfellow Memorial Prize, Stewart Theatre Award Ella Samer Erika Leigjh Schmidt Christina M. Segrest Kitana Settle Peyton Sullivan Stewart, The John S. Toll Award in Physics Mah Tha, in absentia Sara Ann Thurwanger Allison Tran Zachary Urbanski Stephaney Wilson, in absentia Ziyin Zhao, virtual attendee Andrew Cole Hazlett, Upon Completion Burke Tanner McFillin, Upon Completion
12 Other Senior Honors and Prizes
The American Studies Program Senior Capstone Experience Award Awarded to a graduating American studies major with the most outstanding senior research project. Leah Rose Morris The Anthropology Achievement Award Given to the graduating major or majors who have shown exceptional understanding of anthropology and other cultures, past or present. Kaitlyn Pritchard 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. Angela Julianne Aponte Gonzalez The Lynette Neilsen 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. Liane Elise Beckley The Lynette Neilsen 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. Liane Elise Beckley Washington College Pre-Pharmacy 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. Allison Hannah Gallagher Washington College Pre-Nursing 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. Heather Rohwein Washington College Premedical 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. Haley Wilt Washington College Pre-Allied Health Award Awarded to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated academic excellence, who is pursuing an allied health degree, and who has a strong potential for success in an allied health field. Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt The Department of Biology Research Award Awarded to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated excellence in academics and undergraduate biological research. Haley Wilt
13 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. Meghan E. McHenry Maggie Witham The Department of Business Management Award Given to a graduating business major who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of scholarship, character, and leadership. Bradley Harrison Melzer 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. Bradley Harrison Melzer Maya Anne Moskunas The Rebecca Corbin Loree Business Leadership Award Awarded to a Washington College senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic ability and leadership potential for business. Cole Francis Pio Storm 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. Allison Hannah Gallagher Haley Wilt 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. Caroline E. Braungard Nathaniel Neuland
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. Evan Lee Wilson Gaines The Communication and Media Studies Capstone Experience Award Awarded to a Washington College senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic ability and leadership potential for business. Michael Colin Levi The Outstanding Dance Minor Student Award Awarded to a graduating dance minor for excellence in their education, including service activities, scholarship, and artistry. Parker Elizabeth Wolf The Economics Department Award Awarded to a graduating senior for outstanding academic performance and the potential for high achievement in the field of economics. Benjamin Barton Anna Garow William George Rotsch
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. Bethany Joy Ford Yuying Liu 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. Caitlin Rose Woods
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. Anne Krysztofiak Michael Colin Levi
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. Abigail Elizabeth Saxton 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. Justin T. Nash 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. Annalie Rose Buscarino Megan Stephanie Walsh The Bennett Lamond Senior Capstone Award in English Awarded annually to a student with a superior senior capstone in the department of English. Jacquelyn M. Smith 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. MacKenzie Brady 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. Douglas Thomas Kurtz Najeyah Al-Tamimi
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. William Parker Cosner Samina L. Soin-Voshell
15 The Department of Environmental Science and Studies Research Potential Award This award is given annually to the student who demonstrates excellent leadership, organization, initiative, and skill in laboratory, field, and/or computer modeling research. Olivia Grace Butler Shannon Thomas 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. Kathryn Elizabeth Shenk Anna Garow The Phi Alpha Theta Award Granted to the graduating senior history student whose dedication best supports the mission of the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society to promote the study of history through research, teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. Kathryn Elizabeth Shenk
The Norman James Humanities Award for Excellence Given by the James family to the senior majoring in humanities who has shown academic distinction and represents the ideals of humanistic society. Julia M. Manaraze 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. Bethany Joy Ford
The Simon Hultman Award Awarded to the graduating senior who best embodies the spirit and enthusiasm for international studies and travel. Christian Tsion Yosef 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. Yuying Liu 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. Nicole Ann Noce The Alpha Chi Omega Music Award Given to a senior in recognition of excellence in music. Annie Rebecca Javitt Destiny Smith 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. Berkleigh Mackenna Fadden
16 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. Daniel Palmatary 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. Elizabeth Anne Lilly The John S. Toll Prize in Physics Awarded to a graduating senior showing exceptional promise in the field of physics. Peyton Sullivan Stewart 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. Emily Nicole Fehsenfeld Megan Leanne Ritchey 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. Elisse Danielle Spence The Psychology Department Outstanding Achievement Award Given to senior psychology majors in recognition of exceptionally high levels of performance in the field of psychology. Va x Jones 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. Jessie Ngo
The Psychology Department Award Given to the senior psychology major who shows outstanding promise in the field of psychology. Lizet Ivarra 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. Kaitlyn Nicole Ecoff 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. Annalie Rose Buscarino The Sociology Service Award Awarded to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the department and its students, has made, through service, the great- est contribution to the sociology program at Washington College. Elizabeth Anne Lilly
17 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. William Patrick Reid
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. Lizet Ivarra Sabrina Annetta Mendez
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. Daniel Justin Brown 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. Shannon Thomas 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. Isabella Robbin Sansanelli 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. Douglas Thomas Kurtz
The S.E.E.D. Award (Successfully Educating and Empowering for Diversity) This honor acknowledges an especially noteworthy contribution and initiative that result in significant change in the campus climate and/or the composition within the college community. Destiny Harris
Laughlin Distinguished Scholar Award This award is presented to a Washington College student of the junior or senior class who has demonstrated outstanding scholarships, with noteworthy contributions to his/her class and to Washington College. Sara Ann Thurwanger Catherine Keirn
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.
Benjamin Barton Rebecca Joan Kanaskie Talia Seidman Liane Elise Beckley Elizabeth Anne Lilly Charles Matthew Snyder Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt Yuying Liu Samina L. Soin-Voshell Annalie Rose Buscarino Julia M. Manaraze Megan Stephanie Walsh William Fifer Meghan E. McHenry Emily Rose Wiest Kamdyn Rose Finney Nathaniel Neuland Tamia Janelle Williams Bethany Joy Ford Nicole Ann Noce Caitlin Rose Woods Allison Hannah Gallagher Lucy-Dannielle Abena Ofosu-Appiah Mahin Ayesha Zaman Anna Garow Heather Rohwein Nicole Hatfield William George Rotsch
Omicron Delta Kappa is a national leadership honor society recognizing and encouraging the achievement of exemplary character and superior quality in scholarship and learning.
Benjamin Barton Bradley Harrison Melzer Charles Matthew Snyder Liane Elise Beckley Brianna Michelle Parise Samina L. Soin-Voshell Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt William Patrick Reid Michael Spence Caroline E. Braungard William George Rotsch Martina Elizabeth Towers Annalie Rose Buscarino Vanessa Leigh Rupertus Bethelehem Kassahun Yirga Brenda N. Clark Isabella Robbin Sansanelli Mahin Ayesha Zaman Berkleigh Mackenna Fadden Jennifer Shabrach Kayla Mehrtens Talia Seidman
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.
Angela Julianne Aponte Gonzalez Patrick T. Salerno Mahin Ayesha Zaman
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.
Summer Mae Black Kellen F. Hanley Samina L. Soin-Voshell Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt Douglas Thomas Kurtz Brittany Walker Meghan Catherine Dean Colleen Marie Larsen Haley Wilt William Fifer Meghan E. McHenry Maggie Witham Kamdyn Rose Finney Brianna Michelle Parise Allison Hannah Gallagher Heather Rohwein
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.
Benjamin Barton Lucy-Dannielle Abena Ofosu-Appiah Ethan Hu Aiden Kelly Alana Lexi Pecchioli William George Rotsch Bradley Harrison Melzer Talia Seidman Maya Anne Moskunas Brittany Walker
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.
Summer Mae Black Christopher Lollo Jennifer Shabrach Caroline E. Braungard Julia Fennel Matsen Martina Elizabeth Towers William Fifer Kayla Mehrtens Brittany Walker Allison Hannah Gallagher Nathaniel Neuland Haley Wilt Matthew Gregory Brianna Michelle Parise Mahin Ayesha Zaman Douglas Thomas Kurtz Harry Ryan Redding
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.
Elizabeth Anne Lilly Nicole Ann Noce William Patrick Reid
Omicron Delta Epsilon is an international honor society recognizing high achievement and strong personal interest in economics.
Benjamin Barton Ethan Hu Charles Matthew Snyder William Parker Cosner Catherine Keirn Michael Spence Bethany Joy Ford Yuying Liu Michael Thomas Hershey Talia Seidman
Pi Lambda Theta is a national honor society recognizing high standards in the study of education.
Caroline Elizabeth Albert Benjamin Alexander Matthews Holly Ann Shaffer Caroline E. Braungard Leah Rose Morris Jacquelyn M. Smith Brenda N. Clark Nicole Ann Noce Bethelehem Kassahun Yirga Evan Lee Wilson Gaines Harry Ryan Redding
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.
Olivia Grace Butler Shannon Thomas William Parker Cosner Douglas Thomas Kurtz Emma Ellen-Crosby Dodsworth Devin Grace Semmes Valcich Samina L. Soin-Voshell
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.
Erika Schmidt
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.
Anna Garow Samantha Bradley Robinson Michael Thomas Hershey Kathryn Elizabeth Shenk Benjamin Alexander Mathews Lauren Margaret Souder Jamie Lynn Morris Jonathan Nicholas Vitale Leah Rose Morris Paris Young Ethan Townsend O’Malley
Alpha Mu Alpha is a national marketing honorary, recognizing qualified undergraduate students for their outstanding scholastic achievement in the area of marketing.
Frank R. Koons IV Jacklyn Russo Amelia Francis Mazza Abigail Lee Smith Bradley Harrison Melzer Cole Francis Pio Storm Alana Lexi Pecchioli Veronica Washington Sean Reilly
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.
Brenda N. Clark Jason Christopher Miller Kaelyn Elise Connor Nicole Ann Noce
21 Phi Sigma Tau, Delta Chapter, is a national honor society recognizing high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy.
Alejandro Cardenas Mendoza Jennifer Shabrach Patrick T. Salerno
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.
Annalie Rose Buscarino Isabella Robbin Sansanelli Emily Nicole Fehsenfeld Laura L. Oliveira Silva Bethany Joy Ford Bethelehem Kassahun Yirga Grace Campbell Moery Mahin Ayesha Zaman Megan Leanne Ritchey
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:
Annalie Rose Buscarino Yoshiki Masuda Lizet Ivarra Talia Seidman
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree:
Camerin Caraballo Jessie Ngo Berkleigh Mackenna Fadden Olivia Sara Oakley William Fifer Jennifer Shabrach
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.
Caroline Elizabeth Albert Sabrina Annetta Mendez Audrey Hayn Heather Rohwein Lizet Ivarra Isabella Robbin Sansanelli Elizabeth Anne Lilly Samantha Segura Cisneros
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.
Annalie Rose Buscarino
The Alfred Reddish Award The senior male with the highest cumulative average who has won a varsity letter during the year.
Aidan Kelly
The Thomas Reeder Spedden Medal Presented to a male and female student for academic standing and achievement in athletics.
Catherine Keirn Grace Steele
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.
Anna Elise Bennett Daniel Justin Brown
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.
Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt Andrew K. Feeley
The Goose Nation Award
Annalie Rose Buscarino Cole Francis Pio Storm
23 Presidential Chain and Medallion The Presidential Chain and Medallion was a gift of Mr. Roger Kelly and Mr. Thomas S. Nichols, members of the Board of Visitors and Governors, in 1971. Composed of a medallion and links of sterling silver, the Chain was executed by the late Gabriel Swart, a noted silver engraver of Washington, D.C. The medallion features a likeness of Dr. William Smith, first President of the College, encircled by star-like designs with centers of inlaid black onyx stone representing the Black-eyed Susan, the Maryland state flower.
The reverse side of the medallion bears the College seal. Supporting the medallion are alternating square and circular links, nine on each side. Thirteen of these eighteen links are inscribed with the names of the Presidents of Washington College and their dates of office, from Colin Ferguson, second President, to Kurt M. Landgraf, twenty-ninth President.
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.
The Mace Originally a Medieval weapon, the mace has become a symbol of high office and is traditionally carried by the Marshal who precedes the President in academic processions. The Washington College mace is heavily worked with silver and contains six matched garnets mounted in a circle around the silver head. Historical insignia are engraved on the head in three silver rings on the ebony staff. On the head are the seal of Kent County, the seal of the College, a silhouette of George Washington, and Washington’s coat of arms. In a circle on the head, under the garnets, is inscribed “Washington College, Founded in Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, 1782.” The upper ring on the staff bears engravings of the book of learning and an astrolabe. The second ring depicts the terrestrial globe and Washington’s shield, and the bottom one bears a flaming torch on one side, matched on the other by a crest and motto of Dr. William Smith, founder of the College. The donor’s name, Henry Powell Hopkins, appears on the bottom. International Flags
Washington College fosters an international community of learning. Decorating the stage on the campus lawn are flags representing the countries of the students in our graduating class. Among the Class of 2021 are students from Bolivia, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Omoria, Philippines, and Vietnam. The international flags lining the brick walkway represent the home countries of previous Washington College graduates. A Note on Photography
We know you’ll want to photograph your memories of this wonderful day. We ask that you please be considerate of your fellow graduates and their families when you do so. When you’re sharing your best commencement photos and tweeting about your favorite moments on social media, please use the hashtag #wcgrad so we can share in your joy.
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