FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  |  May 9, 2016

Chambersburg, Pa. — Wilson College honored students and faculty members at its annual Academic Awards ceremony held Friday, April 29, in the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology.

The following students and faculty received awards:

Brenda Ashton Aiken and Robert McCutchen Aiken Study-Abroad Scholarship, which is awarded to a full-time fine arts student to supplement travel, living and education expenses for study abroad in Italy, was given to Lindsey Sutton of Greencastle, Pa. Sutton also received the Davison Greenawalt Grove Award for a student participating in research in physical and life sciences.

Edward and Sarah Anderson Psychology Prize, given to a graduating senior for outstanding scholarship in the discipline of psychology, was awarded to Charlotte Flood of Mercersburg, Pa.

James Applegate Award, which is awarded to a student with an interest in drama and theater, went to two students: Marybeth Richards of Chambersburg and Breana Park of Mountain View, Calif.

Lucy Bremmer Global Citizenship Award, awarded to a student who participates in the service learning component of Wilson’s global citizenship initiative, was given to Netha Kane of Chambersburg and Aurora Ortiz of Dallastown, Pa. Kane also received the William P. Van Looy Business Prize, mentioned below.

Alice Martin Brumbaugh Award in Sociology, which is given to a female student who has entered the college at a non-traditional age and shows a special interest and/or outstanding promise in the field of sociology, was awarded to Diane Lewis of Chambersburg.

CRC Press General Chemistry Achievement Award was given to Kirstin Lehman of Coopersburg, Pa.

Marel Harlow Cheng Memorial Prize, awarded to a student who has done well in international studies or has made some noticeable contributions to international understanding, went to Christina Gonzalez of Santa Barbara, Calif. and Krista DeWald of Fairfax, Va. DeWald also received the Dorle Haas Memorial Prize, awarded to a senior for outstanding service within the greater Chambersburg area; and the Helga Rist Prize mentioned below.

Margaret Criswell Disert Honors Scholarship, given to a rising senior who has, in the judgment of the selection committee, submitted the proposal for senior advanced study and research considered most worthy of support, was awarded to Anna Harutyunyan of Armenia. Harutyunyan also received the E. Grace White Summer Scholarship awarded to outstanding juniors in biology for use at approved laboratories.

Estep-Lawson Memorial Prize, awarded to a student in lower-level French who demonstrates excellence and shows future promise in French studies, went to Kyleen Wolfe of Grantville, Pa.

Mildred Franklin Prize, given to a senior for excellence in classical languages, was awarded to Chelsea Kessler of Freeburg, Pa.

Donna Gomer VMT ADP award for an adult degree student displaying excellence in the study of veterinary medical technology went to Melissa Beck of Chambersburg.

Margaret Strode Haines Award, which recognizes a student with outstanding qualities of scholarship, interest in the humanities and strength of body, mind and spirit, was given to Ghada Tafesh of the Palestinian Territories. Tafesh also received the E. Grace White Prize, awarded to a senior whose major field is biology or biochemistry, and who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and plans a career involving the biological sciences.

Gloria Randle Scott-Frances Richards Hesselbein Prize, awarded to the senior who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service during their four years at Wilson College, was given to Katelyn Wingerd of Orrtanna, Pa. Wingerd also received the Catherine Herr Langdon Award, given to a senior who has demonstrated academic excellence and has given encouragement and guidance to fellow students during the year. In addition, Wingerd was awarded the Helga Rist Prize, given to a dedicated, successful, American Wilson College foreign language student who has demonstrated integrity, promise and potential; and the Wilson College Education Award, mentioned below.

Joanne Harrison Hopkins Literary Achievement Award, given for the finest piece of imaginative literature in fiction, poetry or drama produced during the academic year, went to Lauren Hampton of Lancaster, Pa.

Josef Michael Kellinger German or Foreign Language Award for a student who has demonstrated excellence in German or foreign language studies was given to Stephanie Marshall of Keene, N.H.

Mary-Eleanor Maule Travel Grant, awarded to graduating seniors or students entering their junior or senior years for travel planned in support of study in Spanish, was given to Dasia Edwards of Waldorf, Md.

Robert Shannon McElwain Prize, awarded to the best student in mathematics, went to Amisha Rijal of Nepal.

Helen Adams Nutting History Prize, awarded to a member of the junior or senior class who has demonstrated outstanding ability in the field of history, went to Kerry Salmi of Chambersburg.

Organic Chemistry Award, given to the student in organic chemistry who earned the highest grades for the year, went to Gaser Ahmed of Chambersburg. Ahmed also received the E. Grace White Summer Scholarship awarded to outstanding juniors in biology for use at approved laboratories.

Outstanding Peer Teacher Award, given to honor exemplary service as a First-Year Seminar peer teacher for the year, went to Lily Rembold of Franklin, Pa.

Nicky Hoffman Reich Award, given to the student whose work with animals shows commitment to humane treatment, was awarded to Eileen Antrobus of Chambersburg.John D. Rose Award in Environmental Studies, given to an outstanding junior majoring in environmental studies or biology to fund a summer research project or internship, went to two students: Tracy Dile ’18 of Shippensburg, Pa., and Vanessa Lybarger of Bedford, Pa.

William and Ivy Saylor Prize, established through the Academy of American Poets to support young poets at colleges nationwide, was awarded to Patrick Fox of Chambersburg.

Grace Tyson Schlichter Award in Communications, which is given to a senior who has shown general academic excellence and outstanding promise for a career in a field of communications, was given to Lesley Eichelberger of Chambersburg.

Mary Beers Sheppard Prize, awarded to the member of the senior class who has shown the keenest understanding and appreciation of literature, was given to Jennifer Dodds of Hagerstown, Md.

Joan M. Thuebel ’52 Earthwatch Prize, which sponsors a Wilson student or faculty member to participate in an Earthwatch Institute project of his or her choosing, was awarded to Professor John Elia of Chambersburg.

William P. Van Looy Business Prize, awarded to the junior or senior business and economics major who has demonstrated excellence in business studies and in service to the well-being of both the Wilson College community and larger community, went to two students: Nicole Brown of Glen Burnie, Md., and Netha Kane of Chambersburg.  

Wilson College Education Award is awarded to one elementary education major and a student preparing for teacher certification in a secondary school level who have shown outstanding achievement in both their academic studies and in their professional preparation. Meleah Hopkins of Chambersburg won the secondary award and Katelyn Wingerd of Orrtanna, Pa., received the early childhood award.

Wilson Equestrienne Award, given to a graduating senior who has excelled in academics and equitation, went to Alyssa Arnold of York, Pa.

Carolyn Zeleny Prize, which goes to a sociology student in the junior or senior class on the basis of academic excellence and/or community service, went to Charlotte Flood of Mercersburg, Pa.

Wilson College Scholar Athletes, those who have maintained a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher and participated in at least one Wilson varsity athletic team, are: Nicole Bodulow of Perkasie, Pa.; Lily Rembold of Franklin, Pa.; Katelyn Wingerd of Orrtanna, Pa.; Marquise Beckett of Randallstown, Md.; Kallie Butts and Kayla Butts, both of Pasadena, Md.; Taylor Crouse of Orrtanna, Pa.; Kristyn Fogg of Virginia Beach, Va.; Amanda Haase of Culpeper, Va.; Ashley Horn of Fredericksburg, Va.; Jennifer Patton of Greencastle, Pa.; and Erin Stephan of Gettysburg, Pa.

In addition, several faculty members were honored. Longtime Professor of Dance Paula Kellinger, who is retiring at the end of the academic year, received a special award. And the following faulty members received the Donald Bletz Award for Excellence in Teaching: senior faculty award, David True, associate professor of religion; junior faculty award, Steven Schmidt, assistant professor of psychology; and adjunct faculty award, Kimberly Maske-Mertz, adjunct instructor of English and communications, and Robin Herring, adjunct instructor of communications.

For more information, contact Wilson College Manager of Media Relations Cathy Mentzer at 717-262-2604 or cathy.mentzer@wilson.edu. 

MEDIA CONTACT:           
Cathy Mentzer, Manager of Media Relations
Phone: 717-262-2604
Email: cathy.mentzer@wilson.edu

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Founded in 1869, Wilson College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor’s degrees in 29 majors and master’s degrees in education, the humanities, accountancy and nursing. Wilson is committed to providing an affordable education that offers value to its students beyond graduation.

Located in Chambersburg, Pa., the college has a spring 2015 enrollment of 805, which includes students from 17 states and 14 countries. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information.