Join us in celebrating the 2024 Honors Awards recipients!

THE UNIVERSITY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ADVISING, given to a member of the faculty whose dedication to his or her role as an academic advisor is considered particularly outstanding. The recipient is selected from among nominations submitted by students in the senior class 

  • Jason Brozek. Professor Jason Brozek is relentlessly supportive of his advisees, helping them make the most of their college experience while offering non-judgmental care during difficult times. His guidance often extends beyond the classroom, encouraging advisees to pursue transformative experiences that foster personal and professional growth. Brozek's nominators cited numerous examples of his proactive encouragement. As one advisee summarized, "If he hadn’t thought of me and sent me those opportunities, as well as believed in me enough to do it, I wouldn’t be one step closer to literally achieving my dream job and life."

THE JOHN J. AND GRACIELA ALFIERI TUITION SCHOLARSHIP IN SPANISH, recognizing exceptional ability in Spanish language and literature 

  • Reese Pike. Reese Pike is an extraordinary student—creative, diligent, incisive. A gifted musician, she brings a keen eye and penetrating intellect to her academic work. Reese deftly analyzes everything from Don Quixote to narcocorridos and communicates her insights in limpid, eloquent prose.

THE CHARLES F.L. ANDERSON OPERA PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP, established in 2018 by the generous gifts of Mary Anderson in memory of her late husband Charles. Charles was an avid supporter of the opera throughout his lifetime. He and Mary were introduced to Lawrence University through Björklunden where they attended seminars and performances while vacationing at their second home located next door to Björklunden. After Charles’ passing on January 16, 2018, Mary attended an opera performance at Lawrence and knew Charles would have been drawn to the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music and the exceptional opera program, so she was moved to create an opera performance scholarship in his memory 

  • Mariah Lynn Schaumberg. Mariah has been invaluable to the opera studies ensembles during her time at Lawrence. She is a great colleague and is an example to her fellow cast members. She sees each opportunity as a chance to learn and grow and is a joy to have in the rehearsal room. She is a fearless artist with a strong, soprano instrument, that she uses to find the truth in every scene.

THE MRS. H. K. BABCOCK AWARD, given to a member of the faculty, staff, administration, trustees, alumni, or a friend of the College, who through involvement and interaction with students has made a positive impact on the campus community 

  • Kate Zoromski. Kate is receiving the Babcock Award, an award nominated by and voted on by the student body. One student nomination stated “Kate is nothing but supportive to all of the students that meet with her. She is able to provide excellent academic support on top of just being a very supportive faculty in terms of personal matters. I think she should be recognized with this award, especially since she will be saying goodbye to Lawrence soon.”

THE PAUL V. BACON PRIZE IN LATIN, donated in 1916 by a Boston businessman and awarded to a junior or senior student excelling in the study of Latin

  • Leighton James Frater. To Leighton Frater, for his insightful examination of the depiction of social isolation and cultural alienation in Ovid’s collections of poems from exile, the Tristia and the Epistulae ex Ponto.

THE LOUIS C. BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD IN MODERN LANGUAGES, established by colleagues, former students, and friends of Dr. Baker, who taught German and French at Lawrence from 1916–47, and given annually to the junior major in a modern foreign language who has shown outstanding achievement 

  • Isabel Noelani Dorn. Isabel Noelani Dorn, a dedicated and ambitious scholar, brings her focus and intelligence to every class she is in. She is a thoughtful student of Russian, both attentive to detail and eager to make the language her own. Her commitment to a deeper understanding of Russia’s place in the world drives her to discover rich connections between language, culture, and history.
  • Bohao Xu. Bohao Xu is a German Studies and Philosophy double major who brings his well-honed intellectual curiosity to every course he takes in our department. He is a dedicated student with many interests and approaches all his academic undertakings with energy and a seriousness of purpose. He is a generous participant in class and is well-liked by his colleagues. Congratulations on your achievement, Bohao!

THE BAKER PRIZE IN MODERN LANGUAGES, awarded to the senior major in a modern foreign language whose scholastic average in general and in modern foreign languages is highest among the majors in that field 

  • Lorcan Merle Baxter. Lorcan Baxter animates every discussion with their enthusiasm, imagination, and curiosity. Lorcan was drawn to Russian through science fiction, and has since brought their creativity and attention to detail to the study of Russian grammar, gender studies, folklore, and musical traditions. Their senior capstone examined Sergei Rachmaninoff's Trois Chansons Russes, a lesser-known work based on Russian folk songs, through historical musicology and Russian music theory. Lorcan is a joyful and generous presence in the classroom.

THE RUTH BATEMAN AWARD, given to a woman athlete for leadership and for excellence in scholarship and athletic ability 

  • Kaitlyn E. Khazen. Kaitlyn Khazen has helped lead the women's soccer team to Midwest Conference Tournament appearances in 2021 and 2023. Khazen also earned Midwest Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors during the 2021 season. A government and business major, she is a member of Academic All-Midwest Conference team and a member of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society. She also serves as one of the leaders of Lawrence's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

THE ANDREW C. BERRY - JAMES C. STEWART PRIZE IN MATHEMATICS, awarded to an outstanding graduating senior in mathematics 

  • Eli Asher Elder. Eli has distinguished himself among our math majors for his joyful curiosity, creative problem-solving, and persistent effort. In every class, Eli goes above and beyond expectations, often spending hours on advanced problems that aren't strictly required - but that have piqued his interest. Coming back from the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Education, Eli has also been a wonderful teaching assistant, helping to gamify math worksheets and compassionately answer students' questions about calculus and beyond.

THE J. BRUCE BRACKENRIDGE PRIZE IN PHYSICS, awarded to an outstanding junior or senior physics major with a strong academic record and great promise for continued work in physics 

  • Jordan Richards Simons. Jordan is a remarkably gifted and thoughtful student who is interested in just about everything.

THE PHILIP AND ROSEMARY WILEY BRADLEY ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP IN ECONOMICS, established in 1994 by Dr. and Mrs. Bradley, both members of the class of 1935, to encourage talented and industrious students to major in the field of economics 

  • Andrew James Larson. Andrew Larson has been a top student in all of his economics courses. Andrew also contributes to the department as a tutor providing excellent help for his classmates. He is completing a major in Economics, along with a minor in Data Science and concentration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He also plays on the tennis team.
  • Irene Mary Yank. Irene Yank is a double major in Economics and Environmental Studies, and will likely pick up minors in data science and mathematics. Irene has developed excellent and versatile quantitative skills, ranging from picking up a trophy in the Lawrence Datathon to developing a premium Wordle-guessing tool in Excel. She will spend this coming summer examining the efficacy of state Renewable Portfolio Standards. She is a prized tutor for the Economics department, providing help for pretty much every course in the major. In her spare time, Irene competes for the Lawrence Track and Field team, hurdling, running, and triple-jumping her way through the winter and spring seasons.

THE DAVE BURROWS AWARD FOR SENIOR EXPERIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY, established in 2019 to honor Dr. David Burrows and his insightful leadership as provost, professor of psychology, and director of inclusive pedagogy at the time of his retirement. Awarded to students whose work on their senior capstone project shows scholarly acumen and dedication to the creative application of research for important questions of psychology 

  • Caleb W. Yuan. Caleb is passionate about education and applying research to improve classroom practices and student experiences. In his impressive independent senior research, he examines how college students have navigated learning strategies, motivation, and stress in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic.
  • Finneas Martin Frawley. Finn is dedicated to bettering the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals through counseling and improving relationships. They conducted an ambitious independent senior research project that explores stress and resilience predictors of trans and gender nonconforming individuals' dating experiences.

THE IDEN CHARLES CHAMPION CUP, awarded for excellence in scholarship, athletic ability, college spirit, and loyalty 

  • Adnan Sarancic. Adnan Sarancic is a three-year starter for the men's basketball team and an active member of the campus community. Sarancic is the president of Lawrence's chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society. He is an international relations major and a member of the Academic All-Midwest Conference team. Sarancic also serves as a student assistant in Lawrence's sports information office.

THE IDEN CHARLES CHAMPION AWARD IN COMMERCE & INDUSTRY, established in 1921 by Iden Charles Champion, Class of 1919, in recognition of his interest in the cause of higher education. The award is presented each year to a student in the Department of Economics 

  • Oliver De Croock. In his paper The Causal Impact of Hurricanes on Real Estate Prices, Oliver De Croock uses county-level data on house prices and damage caused by hurricanes to estimate how hurricanes influence local housing markets. He finds that house prices typically increase in the years after a hurricane.

THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 

  • Althea Elisabeth Foster. In both lecture and laboratory settings, Althea has demonstrated resiliency and creativity in tackling challenging synthetic problems. Her contributions as a chemistry tutor and teaching assistant have also been greatly appreciated.

THE DEBBIE ROMAN PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY, awarded to the junior or senior major whose laboratory performance best exemplifies the qualities of competence, resourcefulness, efficiency, dedication and goodwill 

  • Marissa R. Polzin. Marissa Polzin has shown herself to be an excellent student in both lab and class. Her work in lab is outstanding in that she can complete the work accurately and on time and is able to work well with a variety of lab partners. In addition, her work as a chemistry tutor has undoubtedly helped many students.

THE FIRST-YEAR CHEMISTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, given in recognition of outstanding performance in the introductory chemistry courses 

  • Miles Lee McCue. Miles has shown immense promise as a freshman in our introductory chemistry series. Not only has he shown a unique ability to understand and apply chemical concepts, he has been instrumental in creating a welcoming and inviting community in the classroom by assisting other students.

THE SENIOR CHEMISTRY AWARD, sponsored by the Northeast Wisconsin Section of the American Chemical Society and awarded to an outstanding senior major 

  • Daniel Alfonso Godoy. Daniel has taken every opportunity to excel in his chemistry and biochemistry degrees and is a stalwart around both departments. He asks excellent questions as a student, answers them patiently and thoroughly as a TA, and pursues them doggedly as a researcher. His curious, friendly, and quietly tenacious personality coupled with his strong work ethic and intellectual ability have earned him the respect of all the members of the chemistry and biochemistry faculty and staff.

THE UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, given to a junior major, for outstanding performance in analytical chemistry 

  • Grace Aceto. Grace Aceto is being honored for her exceptional talent in making intricate connections and navigating the multifaceted landscape of Analytical Chemistry. Her ability to dissect and understand complex factors within the discipline sets her apart, making her a deserving recipient of this award.

THE F. THEODORE CLOAK AWARD IN THEATRE, following the example of our department’s founder, the Cloak Award recognizes a young theatre maker who demonstrates a theoretically and historically informed understanding of dramatic literature to inform skillful and nuanced contributions to our productions 

  • Nihan Baysal. The range and depth of Nihan Baysal’s academic and artistic exploration marks her as a true theatre maker. In addition to her on-stage, backstage, and classroom contributions, Nihan naturally embraced each of her leadership positions with grace and a joyful spirit of learning.
  • Nayla J. Brunnbauer. Nayla Brunnbauer consistently demonstrated a deep understanding that the collaborative process begins with intentional community building. Her unwavering support for department productions and peer projects benefited the faculty and her classmates. Nayla is a fully invested learner, a natural director, and a highly skilled theatre artist.
  • Eleanor Rose Schaefer. Ella Rose Schaefer excelled at a high level in a remarkably wide variety of areas: acting; dance; scene painting; choreography; and playwrighting. Always impeccably prepared for assignments, rehearsals, and performances, she brought her prodigious academic skills to inspire a series of nuanced, sure, and vivid expressions from our stages.

THE DONALD KNUTH PRIZE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, awarded annually to the outstanding graduating senior majoring in Mathematics-Computer Science 

  • Chloe Lamb. The Computer Science program recognizes Chloe Lamb for her achievements in computer science. Chloe has demonstrated great diligence and careful attention to detail in all of her work, and creativity and originality in her Senior Experience project. Chloe is notable for making top grades in all of her computer science and math classes while double-majoring in computer science and studio art.
  • Nafis Ahmed Munim. The Computer Science program recognizes Nafis Ahmed Munim for his achievements in computer science. Nafis has demonstrated great diligence and careful attention to detail in all of his work, and creativity and originality in his Senior Experience project. Nafis is notable for his significant contributions to the data science program and outstanding success in his data science internship with US Venture.

THE MAURICE P. AND REGINA C. CUNNINGHAM PRIZE IN GREEK, established in 1975 by Mrs. Regina Cunningham in honor of her husband, professor of classics and history at Lawrence from 1949-78, and awarded to the student who has done the best work in Greek in a given year

  • Nicholas Timothy Chrisman. To Nicholas Chrisman, whose skillful readings of characterization and social interaction in Plato’s Symposium were grounded in an excellent command of the structures and forms of Attic Greek.

THE MARGARET GARY DANIELS KEYBOARD PERFORMANCE AWARD, established by Helen G. Daniels, Milwaukee-Downer College, in honor and memory of her mother. Mrs. Margaret Daniels received a diploma in music from Milwaukee-Downer in 1918 and graduated the following year with a Bachelor of Arts degree. The award is given to a student who excels in keyboard performance 

  • Benjamin Kevie Keating. Ben Keating excels and contributes in every possible way to the activities of the Conservatory. He conducts, sings, and above all, plays the piano with a command that is garnering him honors around the country. He is equally at home with Bach and with Bernstein and his performances are simultaneously virtuosic and eloquent. Not surprisingly, he has triumphed in competitions far and wide, most recently reaching the finals of the William C. Byrd International Competition and currently competing in the semi-finals of the PianoArts North American Competition and the finals of the Panama City Emerging Artists Competition. Here at Lawrence, he is a past winner of the concerto competition, an active chamber musician, a member of the choir, and a conductor/pianist in the opera program.
  • Nhi Hoang Quach. Nhi Hoang Quach, a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, is a brilliant pianist who delivers performances of stunning virtuosity. A prize-winner in international music competitions in Italy, Austria, France, Spain, Korea, Indonesia, and the United States, Nhi has performed internationally throughout America, Asia, and Europe. State winner of the Music Teachers National Association Senior Piano Competition last year, she represented Wisconsin in MTNA’s East Central Division, and was also a finalist in Lawrence’s annual Concerto Competition this year. As an Accompanying Fellow, she serves as pianist for Cantala.

THE DIDERRICH PRIZE IN CREATIVE WRITING, established by friends and family of Alice S. Diderrich in 1988, recognizes and commemorates her devotion to her alma mater and her love of literature. It is awarded to an upperclass student whose performance in poetry or fiction writing has proven to be outstanding in the judgement of the faculty of the English Department

  • Josephine Eva Desir. The Diderrich Prize for excellence in creative writing goes to Josephine Desir for sustained and outstanding work in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.

THE CLYDE DUNCAN PRIZE, commemorating the life and career of Clyde Duncan, professor of music at Lawrence from 1947-84. An accomplished performing artist and musicologist, Professor Duncan played a major role in creating bridges between the college and the conservatory of music. The award goes to an upperclass student with broad interests and abilities that combine music with literature, aesthetics, and culture 

  • Iris Mae Hakes. Iris receives the Duncan award in recognition for her outstanding interdisciplinary work in musicology, exemplified by her outstanding original paper on Doja Cat’s video for “Get Into It (Yuh),” which she presented at the Harrison Symposium last year. Iris takes an active role in creating community in the musicology classroom, contributing enthusiastically to discussion, listening deeply to her peers, and constantly reflecting on the ways that musicological thinking has had an impact on her life outside of the musicology classroom.
  • Mitchell John VonEschen. Generosity, imagination, and creativity have characterized Mitchell’s work in musicology, exemplified in so many projects and especially in his music video revival of Henry Purcell’s 1691 “What Power Art Thou?” for voice and electronics. Ideas that sparked in class readings and discussions expanded into extended after-class conversations and exchanges of books and articles and tunes and videos and insights. Mitchell is genuinely interested in everything and everyone. He receives this award because he goes above and beyond and inside out.

THE MIRIAM CLAPP DUNCAN AWARD IN ORGAN AND HARPSICHORD LITERATURE, established in 1985 upon her retirement. She had been a member of the Lawrence faculty since 1949 and was an accomplished organist. The award recognizes a student who excels in the organ and/or harpsichord

  • Jonathan Cloete Bass. Jonathan and his colleagues took on the task of learning the Bach Concerto in A Minor for Four Harpsichords on their own, and they worked diligently to explore the appropriate interpretative, technical, and ensemble demands of this work. This independent-minded curiosity in the harpsichord embodies many of the ideals Miriam Duncan demonstrated throughout her teaching career at Lawrence.
  • Johannes Melvin Clifton-Soderstrom. Johan and his colleagues took on the task of learning the Bach Concerto in A Minor for Four Harpsichords on their own, and they worked diligently to explore the appropriate interpretative, technical, and ensemble demands of this work. This independent-minded curiosity in the harpsichord embodies many of the ideals Miriam Duncan demonstrated throughout her teaching career at Lawrence.
  • Henry Hilton Giles. Henry and his colleagues took on the task of learning the Bach Concerto in A Minor for Four Harpsichords on their own, and they worked diligently to explore the appropriate interpretative, technical, and ensemble demands of this work. This independent-minded curiosity in the harpsichord embodies many of the ideals Miriam Duncan demonstrated throughout her teaching career at Lawrence.
  • Qiaochuhan Li. Qiao and her colleagues took on the task of learning the Bach Concerto in A Minor for Four Harpsichords on their own, and they worked diligently to explore the appropriate interpretative, technical, and ensemble demands of this work. This independent-minded curiosity in the harpsichord embodies many of the ideals Miriam Duncan demonstrated throughout her teaching career at Lawrence.

THE HERMAN ERB PRIZE IN GERMAN, established in 1912 by Herman Erb, a prominent Appleton banker, who came to this country from Germany at age 16. It is awarded to upperclass students on the basis of a submitted original composition or a scholarly essay 

  • Hal Mark DeLong. Hal DeLong's senior capstone is one of the most original and compelling German Studies projects in recent memory. Drawing from both German Studies and geoscience, Hal attempts to solve the mystery of how a fragment of the Gibeon meteorite made its way to Lawrence. Ultimately, his project sheds light on the intersection of German colonialism and knowledge gained from extractive scientific methods such as the collection of objects. Hal hopes to be able to eventually return the meteorite fragment to Namibia.

THE FACULTY CONVOCATION AWARD, Each year, a member of the faculty is honored with the Faculty Convocation Award. Selection for the Award is made by the President upon nomination of the Committee on Public Occasions. Nominees submit a proposal for a Convocation address. Criteria for the Award include the quality of the proposal and the demonstrated excellence of the faculty member’s professional work 

  • Mark Phelan. Mark Phelan, professor of philosophy, for his proposal, Knowing Others and Ourselves.

THE JOHN HERBERT AND MAMIE E. FARLEY PRIZE IN PHILOSOPHY, established from the estate of Mrs. Farley and named also for her husband (Class of 1896), teacher of philosophy and psychology at Lawrence from 1904–40. It is awarded to a senior student excelling in the study of philosophy 

  • Lillian Lucia Biolo Thompson. Lillian Biolo Thompson approaches philosophy as a meaningful and practical way to frame and solve problems, guide questions, and spur action. We recognize Lillian’s intellect, rigor, originality of thought, and persistence throughout her degree in fostering connections among worldviews, philosophical theories, and Lawrence community members.
  • Christopher Ryan Lee. Christopher Lee has worked hard during his time at Lawrence to develop his skills as a thinker and writer of abstract ideas. A frequent attendee at philosophy club meetings, Chris’s unique insights have been welcomed by students and professors alike. In classes, Chris has turned in well-argued assignments for compelling positions. And Chris has flexed his philosophical muscles beyond Lawrence as a rare undergraduate presenter at the Wisconsin Philosophical Association.

THE FRATERNITY SCHOLARSHIP CUP, awarded to the fraternity with the highest scholarship rating for the previous three terms 

  • Beta Theta Pi. 3.4 Composite GPA over 3 terms.

THE FIRST-YEAR STUDIES TEACHING AWARD 

  • Helen Boyd Kramer. The success of our traditional model of First Year Studies often hinged on the engagement of non-tenure track faculty like Helen Boyd Kramer who could teach both terms and who enjoyed teaching new works while continuing to find value in texts like Plato's Republic. In her teaching, Professor Boyd Kramer had an intuitive feeling for how the course should function as a welcome to all entering students.

THE FIRST-YEAR STUDIES WRITING PRIZE, awarded to a student whose submitted paper demonstrates outstanding qualities of critical analysis and thoughtful articulation. The winning paper is selected by a committee of First-Year Studies instructors 

  • Leo Vail Nelson. In his paper, Leo offers a wide ranging proposal for radical empathy. In his analysis of four works (three from the winter, one from the fall), he points out how the authors extend empathy to characters that the reader might well dislike. By building empathy for these characters the authors do not exonerate their actions, but they build a stable space for moral reflection.

THE OUTSTANDING FIRST-YEAR ATHLETIC AWARD FOR MEN, given to the first-year man who has made the most outstanding contribution to Lawrence athletics 

  • Elian Rankin Freyre de Andrade. Eli Freyre de Andrade won a conference championship during his first season with the men's fencing team. Freyre de Andrade won the saber title at the Central Collegiate Fencing Conference Championships. Freyre de Andrade, who compiled a 27-20 record during the season, went on to place eighth at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships.

THE OUTSTANDING FIRST-YEAR ATHLETIC AWARD FOR WOMEN, given to the first-year woman who has made the most outstanding contribution to Lawrence athletics 

  • Charlotte Mae Brennan. Charlotte Brennan put together an exceptional first season and led the women's basketball team to a berth in the Midwest Conference Tournament. A point guard, Brennan earned second-team All-Midwest Conference honors while averaging 10.4 points, 3.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game. She scored a season-best 23 points in an upset win at Cornell College and posted a season-high 10 assists in a victory over Monmouth College. Brennan helped lead the Vikings to their first Midwest Conference Tournament appearance since 2007.

THE DORRIT F. FRIEDLANDER SCHOLARSHIP, established in 1993 by colleagues and students of Professor of German Dorrit F. Friedlander upon her retirement. The fund honors Professor Friedlander’s 42 years of distinguished teaching and assists German major students who will be studying in Germany 

  • Kaitlin Susann Buelow. Kaitlin Buelow is an extremely worthy recipient of the Friedlander Prize. In her German Studies classes, she is exceptionally skilled at making connections between the course materials and larger contexts, particularly as related to gender, race, and social justice. Spending next fall in Berlin not only furthers her academic goals, but also allows her to immerse herself in the vibrant cosmopolitan environment of Berlin.

  • Jude Bryant Lawler. Jude Lawler came to the German Studies Department with exceptional language proficiency from high school. In our classes, he is always thoroughly prepared and is a generous and insightful discussant. Study abroad in Freiburg allows him to achieve some of his academic goals as well explore Europe. Gute Reise, Jude!

THE MARLYS AND PETER FRITZELL WRITING PRIZE, established in 2023 by Harold and Mary Donn Jordan. The prize honors Marlys and Peter Fritzell, who mentored and inspired them while they were students at Lawrence University. Peter Fritzell was a faculty member in the English department at Lawrence from 1966-2003. He received Lawrence's Excellence in Teaching Award in 1988 and was the Patricia Hamar Boldt Professor of Liberal Studies from 1989-2003. As a scholar, he wrote and published the book Nature Writing and America: Essays upon a Cultural Type and numerous articles, reviews, and essays, including an essay on Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac that has been called "the most insightful study of A Sand County Almanac, as a whole, ever made." The Fritzell prize is awarded for the best analytical essay and/or work of creative writing related to nature or the environment.

  • Helen Y. Panshin. Lucidly engaging with scholarly conversations on Horton, Helen Panshin's The Music of Nature and Self in George Moses Horton's 'On Winter' carves out an original contribution by emphasizing the role of music from nature in Horton’s self-conception. In doing so, it thoughtfully considers how On Winter, as a poem, allows Horton to articulate parallels between his enslaved experiences and natural occurrences in his surroundings.

THE BERTRAND A. GOLDGAR FELLOWSHIP, this memorial to Professor Bertrand A. Goldgar, the longest-serving full-time member of the faculty in Lawrence University history, was established in 2009 by his students, family, and friends. The Bertrand A. Goldgar London Fellowship will be given to a current Lawrence University student, preferably an English major or minor, to follow in his footsteps by spending some productive and inspiring time in London in the haunts of the great: Swift, Addison, Fielding, and Goldgar

  • Nathaniel Eugene Smith. Nathaniel Smith wrote, casted, and directed the short film, Faith in Love, while attending Lawrence’s London Centre in Fall 2023. Faith in Love is centered around the power of both love and religion and how, when in conflict, they can create a vulnerably powerful conversation. It premiered this Spring at Warch Cinema. The Goldgar fellowship helped to cover both equipment and actor salaries.

THE RICHARD A. HARRISON AWARD FOR RESEARCH IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, established in memory of Richard A. Harrison, dean of the faculty from 1992–1997 

  • Annabella Jill Dlugi. Annabella Dlugi for her project Composer Amy Beach: A Study of Her Music Set to Emily Dickinson’s Text. Drawing upon her interest in literature with her passion for music Anna will combine approaches from these two disciplines with two different modes of learning (research and performance) for a comprehensive exploration of Beach’s and Dickinson’s songs. Its emphasis on women artists challenges the status quo of research focused on men, thus adding to the human part of the humanities.

THE HICKS PRIZE IN FICTION, established by John Hicks, editor of the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, United States diplomat, and Lawrence trustee (1911–16). It is awarded for the best submitted short story 

  • Aleksandra Shane Jimerson-McKinnies. In The World Sits on the Back of a Turtle, Aleksandra Jimerson-McKinnies shows nuance and maturity in the way she deals with long-term relationships and death. The story’s pacing is impressively done, revealing bits of information about the characters over time in gracefully handled flashbacks. Best of all is the surprisingly affecting relationship between the narrator and a talking turtle, which also gives the story a playful element of magical realism. 

THE HICKS PRIZE IN POETRY, established by John Hicks, and awarded for the best submitted poem 

  • Grace Rebekah Wiersma. Grace Wiersma’s poetry explores the nature of self through a series of striking images: the many open and closed doors of a house, a moth reduced to a scientific specimen, identification with Queen Boudicca, leader of a British uprising against Roman colonization. Resisting fixed definitions, these elegant poems suggest that selfhood is an always changing and evolving concept.

THE PAUL C. HOLLINGER AWARD IN MUSIC HISTORY, established by friends and family in honor of Professor Hollinger’s retirement from Lawrence after serving for 38 years as professor of music history 

  • Patience Hastings Garcia. Patience receives this award in recognition of her exceptional work in several musicology courses, where she has distinguished herself as an eloquent writer and a deep thinker. Her beautifully composed Harrison Symposium paper, in which she compared two videos of Laurie Anderson’s O Superman, presented original and thought-provoking insights and compelling broad arguments anchored in careful readings of musical, textual, and visual details.
  • Tucker Lucas Hall. Tucker has transformed during his musicology coursework by being open to the many ways that musicology can transform. He has developed into a thoughtful reader, careful listener, imaginative writer, and engaged discussion participant. He excels at pursuing intersections across ideas, scholarship, and methodologies, exemplified in a beautifully complex paper on Prayer as Performance as Prayer in Heinrich Biber’s Rosary Sonatas. Tucker receives this award because he thinks deeply, integratively, and complicatedly.

THE MARJORY IRVIN PRIZE, established by family, colleagues, students, and friends to recognize the life and career of Marjory Irvin, professor of music at Milwaukee-Downer College from 1948-64 and at Lawrence from 1964-87. It is awarded for excellence in piano performance as both soloist and chamber musician 

  • Nicklas D. Hull. Nick has proved himself to be an invaluable member of the piano department. His multiple contributions as a collaborative pianist, his striking talent as a teacher, his curiosity and eagerness to learn, and, most important, the authenticity and individuality of his piano performance make him a stellar member of our community.
  • Qiaochuhan Li. Qiaochuhan Li, a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with a Collaborative Emphasis and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and East Asian Studies, is an energetic, charismatic performer whose performances burst with character and personality. Awarded Honorable Mention at the China Lanzhou International Piano Festival Open Competition last year, she was also a finalist in the Schubert Club Scholarship Competition in 2022 and finalist in Lawrence’s annual Concerto Competition this year. An active chamber musician, Qiaochuhan has been studying and performing major works in the piano/string duo, trio, and quartet repertoire with great success.

THE RALPH V. LANDIS AWARD, established by the Lettermen of Lawrence in honor of Dr. Landis, physician to Lawrence students from 1926–78, and awarded for outstanding contributions to Lawrence athletics by a senior male athlete 

  • Jacob James Charon. Jacob Charon continues to rewrite the Lawrence baseball record books and led the Vikings to the 2022 Midwest Conference championship. A 2022 American Baseball Coaches Association second-team All-American, Charon entered the 2024 season with a career .344 batting average. Charon is a two-time All-Midwest Conference selection and the 2022 conference Player of the Year. In addition, he has received All-Region 9 honors from both the American Baseball Coaches Association and D3baseball.com. Lawrence's career and season home run record holder, he entered 2024 with 26 doubles, six triples, 31 home runs and 134 runs batted in. Charon also has been chosen multiple times for D3baseball.com's national Team of the Week, received National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Hitter of the Week honors and is a multiple-time choice as Midwest Conference Player of the Week.

THE LANTERN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD, commemorates the Lantern service organization that was the forerunner of the current Volunteer and Community Service Center and recognizes a student who has furthered the growth and well-beingof people, animals, and/or communities through service for others or through social activism 

  • Adam Joseph Krekeler. I am writing to enthusiastically nominate Adam Krekeler for the Lantern Community Service Award in recognition of his exceptional dedication and contribution to our community during the 2023-24 academic year. 

    Adam's commitment to community service is truly remarkable. Over the past year, he has devoted an impressive 165 volunteer hours to various initiatives, demonstrating his passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others. His selflessness and unwavering dedication serve as an inspiration to both his peers and community members alike. 

    Moreover, Adam's leadership in the LARY Buddy program has been instrumental in connecting Lawrence students with youth at Edison Elementary School. By spearheading this initiative, Adam has provided invaluable mentorship and support to children in our community, helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

    Adam's dedication to community service embodies the spirit of volunteerism and civic engagement. His positive attitude, tireless work ethic, and genuine compassion make him a truly deserving candidate for this prestigious award. 

    In conclusion, I wholeheartedly endorse Adam Krekeler for the Lantern Community Service Award. His contributions have enriched our community in countless ways, and I am confident that he will continue to inspire others to follow in his footsteps.

THE LATIN LEAGUE OF WISCONSIN COLLEGES AWARD, given to first-year and sophomore students who do superior work in Latin during their first year at Lawrence

  • Michael McCarthy Hale. To Michael Hale, for his thoughtful analyses of literary personae and portrayals of emotional self-awareness in the elegiac poetry of Catullus, Tibullus, and Sulpicia.

THE JESSIE MAE PATE McCONAGHA PRIZE, recognizing interdisciplinary scholarship in art history within the humanities. It was established in memory of Professor McConagha, who taught French at Lawrence in the 1920s. She was a student of European painting and also pursued broader interests in the visual arts in the Appleton community 

  • Rachel David. Rachel David is awarded the Jessie Mae Pate McConagha Prize for her interdisciplinary research on Ancient Roman coins in the Ottilia Buerger '38 Coin Collection. Working at the intersections of Art History, Classical Studies, History, and Museum Studies, Rachel explored issues of gender, representation, and power through the analysis of iconography on Imperial Roman coinage. Her research contributed to both her capstone project and her thoughtfully curated exhibition in the Wriston Art Galleries.

THE WILLIAM A. McCONAGHA PRIZE, established by Margaret McConagha Faulkner and Alan C. McConagha in memory of their father, an economics professor at Lawrence from 1926–56, and awarded to the student who best exhibits excellence in the study of economics 

  • Oliver De Croock. Oliver De Croock has performed well in his coursework and provided valuable contributions during class, as well as outside of class as a tutor. In addition to his major in Economics, Oliver has also completed a minor in Data Science and a concentration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He also played on the hockey team for four years, earning the responsibility of serving as a team captain his senior year. After graduation he will start a job at Deloitte as a global transfer pricing consultant.
  • Nafis Ahmed Munim. Nafis Ahmed Munim is completing a double major in Economics and Computer Science, along with a minor in Data Science. He has regularly been a top student, has worked as a tutor, and is a founding member of the Lawrence Data Science Club. After graduation he will be starting work as a data scientist at U.S. Venture.
  • Chase Winer. Chase Winer is an exemplary student and classmate who contributes to Economics in a variety of ways. Always kind and sincere, Chase elevates classroom discussions with insightful questions and her support as a teaching assist and tutor enriches the Economics Department. She’s passionate about topics in international development, international relations, environmental policy, and more. Chase augmented her economics major with the EU study abroad program in Germany.
  • Zilin Zhou. Zilin Zhou has proven herself to be an outstanding student, majoring in economics with a minor in statistics and data science. She has an outstanding command of microeconomics and applied welfare analysis to go along with strong quantitative and programming skills. She generously shared her knowledge as a tutor for both economics and statistics. This fall she will take her tools on the road to Johns Hopkins University, where she is pursuing an advanced degree in Business Analytics and Risk Management.

THE MIELKE FAMILY PRIZE, established in 2023 to honor the Mielke Family, longtime supporters of early childhood programs and educational opportunities and benefactors of the elementary teacher certification program at Lawrence. The prize is given to a student who shows promise for teaching at the elementary level

  • Kali Grace Pfannerstill. Kali Pfannerstill is a candidate for teacher certification in elementary education. Kali has shown unwavering dedication to the profession, art, and craft of teaching throughout her academic journey at Lawrence. As an elementary school teacher, her lessons will be enriching and creative and her classroom a place where all students feel seen, heard, and cared for.

THE JAMES MING PRIZE IN COMPOSITION, established in honor of James Ming, professor of music theory and composition in the Lawrence Conservatory from 1944–82, upon his retirement and awarded for outstanding creative talent and achievement in music composition 

  • Max Hollingsworth-Hays. Max Hollingsworth-Hays is a highly dedicated composer with a steadfast work ethic, open-minded approach to creativity, and strong determination. His string quartet Gateway to the Cosmos (Einstein Visits Yerkes Observatory) is a well-scored and imaginative expression of the awe and wonder that the composer felt when visiting the Observatory last summer. This summer, Max will attend the inaugural Lawrence Chamber Music Festival as a composer-performer participant, and he will apprentice for film and theater composer Josh Schmidt.

THE MITA SEN AWARD FOR SOCIETAL IMPACT AT LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY, established in 2012 by Abir Sen ’97 and Crystal Cullerton-Sen ’97 in honor of Abir’s mother, Mita Sen. Abir Sen graduated magna cum laude from Lawrence in 1997 with a major in economics. He later attended Harvard University, where he received an MBA. Crystal Cullerton-Sen graduated cum laude from Lawrence in 1997 with a major in psychology. After completing her BA at Lawrence University, she obtained her doctorate in School Psychology with a minor in Child Development from the University of Minnesota. The Mita Sen Award for Societal Impact will be awarded annually to students whose work has the potential to positively impact society 

  • Madeline Jitka Bublik. Madeline Bublik's dedication to the Volunteers in Tutoring at Lawrence (VITAL) Program is truly commendable. Her leadership has not only ensured productive and effective tutoring sessions for K-12 students in the Appleton Area School District, but has also streamlined administrative processes for LU student tutors. Maddie's dedication to the VITAL program exemplifies her commitment to societal impact and educational equity. Her nomination for the Mita Sen Award for Societal Impact is well-deserved, and her contributions undoubtedly make a difference in the lives of students and families in the community.
  • Quynh Anh Cao Le. Cailey Cao Le is being nominated for the Mita Sen Award for Societal Impact because of her upcoming work with the SwissPeace Program this summer. This research project focuses on complexity management in peace negotiations, and is both timely and crucial in our world today. In aligning with the mission to prevent conflict and promote peace within communities globally, Cailey's work exemplifies a commitment to addressing the root causes of conflicts and fostering sustainable solutions.
  • Ayesha Wali Rahimoon. Ayesha Wali Rahimoon is an exceptional candidate for the Mita Sen Award for Societal Impact, given her outstanding contributions to the First of Many Program at Lawrence University. Her dedication to facilitating the transition of first-generation college students by providing valuable resources and mentorship is worthy of recognition and commendation.

THE MORTAR BOARD HONORARY AWARD, given to a faculty member or administrator who best advances the spirit of scholarship, recognizes and encourages leadership, and provides service, those ideals upon which Mortar Board was established 

  • Kate Zoromski. As the Associate Dean of Academic Success, Kate Zoromski has been an incredible source of inspiration and compassion at Lawrence University for years. She not only exemplifies leadership, service, and the pursuit of knowledge for herself but also encourages students to find these qualities in themselves.

THE EDWIN H. OLSON AWARD IN HUMAN SERVICES, established by students, friends, and colleagues in honor of Professor Olson’s retirement from Lawrence in 1989. It is awarded to the best senior psychology major planning to undertake a career in one of the psychology-related helping professions 

  • Grace Fox. Grace Fox is a psychology major who plans to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist. She has been actively involved in clinical research throughout her time at Lawrence, working in the CARE Lab and completing an honors project on caregivers’ reports of child rumination. Grace will be starting graduate school in the fall, pursing a PsyD at Roosevelt University in Chicago. 
  • Eliana Florence Stern. Eliana Stern is a psychology major with minors in dance and theater arts. She has been actively involved in the psychology department and served as a lab assistant for the child clinical psychology course this spring. She plans to pursue a career in counseling and will be starting a Masters program at Northwestern in the fall.

THE PEABODY PRIZE IN LATIN, established by Emma Peabody Harper in 1910 in memory of her father, George F. Peabody, and awarded to a sophomore who has attained the highest proficiency in college Latin

  • Jackson Thomas Bertman. To Jackson Bertman, who demonstrates a fine literary sensibility and a keen appreciation for the social and political contexts of Latin poetry in the late Republican and early Augustan periods.

THE MAURICE CUNNINGHAM PHI BETA KAPPA PRIZE, awarded to the third-year B.A. or fourth-year B.A./B.Mus. double-degree student with the highest grade-point average 

  • Lauren Elizabeth Dahl
  • Andrew James Larson
  • Natalie Jane Bratt Linebarger
  • Marissa R. Polzin
  • Elizabeth Lamoureux Rienstra
  • Grace Rebekah Wiersma 

THE PHI BETA KAPPA DOWNER FIRST-YEAR PRIZE, for recognition of outstanding academic performance as a first-year Bachelor of Arts student at Lawrence 

  • Quynh Anh Cao Le
  • Dimitrios Christou
  • Sydney Paige Closson
  • Miranda Lee Follmann
  • Sydney Sarah Fontaine
  • Stellan Wilder Hall-Sutter
  • Shira Caroline Hanovich
  • Kayla Joy Jarppi
  • Jude Bryant Lawler
  • Caroline Therese Maier
  • Daisy Nguyen
  • Joseph Vadim O'Connor
  • Eitan Huw Price
  • David Allen Smith
  • Helin Wang
  • Peter Zane Weyers
  • Tristan D. Zook
  • Adam Conrad Zukowski

THE PI KAPPA LAMBDA COMPOSITION AWARD, for exceptional originality and skill in music composition

  • Jackson Guha. Jackson Guha is a composer of outstanding skill, artistry, and ambition. His compositions consistently show fluency of craft and are characterized by a rich harmonic palette and textural interest. Recently Jackson conducted his composition Flight for trombone choir, performed by members of the Lawrence Trombone Studio. This powerful work connected deeply with the audience, as all of Jackson’s music does.

THE PI KAPPA LAMBDA MUSIC EDUCATION TEACHING AWARD

  • Theresa M. Gruber-Miller. Received for instrumental-general.
  • Shan Lee Rowe. Received for choral-general.

THE PI KAPPA LAMBDA FIRST-YEAR PRIZE, given for outstanding scholarly achievement

  • Isaac Arnold Epley. Highest GPA for a Bachelor of Music first-year student.

THE PI KAPPA LAMBDA JAZZ COMPOSITION AWARD, for exceptional originality and skill in jazz music composition

  • Jasper William Kashou. Jasper William Kashou, a senior majoring in saxophone performance and music education, is a highly motivated and talented jazz composer who will continue his composition studies in graduate school next year. His most recent work for jazz ensemble, Stay in Shape, from his Monks 25 Tips project, was performed on the winter term Lawrence University Jazz Ensemble Student Composers concert. Jasper has created major works for jazz ensemble, symphonic band, and chamber groups, and has a deep respect and knowledge of the history and traditions of jazz composers and arrangers. 

THE POLITICAL SCIENCE JOURNAL AWARD, given to an outstanding undergraduate student 

  • Katherine Ann Hatton. Kattie Hatton, a sophomore from Minneapolis, MN with a double-major in International Relations and French, has demonstrated sharp insight into questions of environmental policy, political science, and political theory, and she shows exceptional promise for the future.
  • Patrick James Hullett. Patrick Hullett, a second-year Government major from Stanley, NC, approaches the study of political science with admirable earnestness, thoughtfulness, and sincerity, and he brings the same work ethic to the classroom that he does to the football field.

THE CHARLES E. POND AWARD FOR MEN, given for all-around athletic ability by a senior man in two or more sports and for sportsmanship, school spirit, and scholarship 

  • David Julian Benjamin. David Benjamin, a senior from St. Louis Park, Minn., has been a standout for the indoor and outdoor track and field teams throughout his career. An athlete who has contributed in a number of events, Benjamin is an All-Midwest Conference honoree in the triple jump. Entering the 2024 outdoor track season, Benjamin has placed in an event at the Midwest Conference Championships 19 times. Benjamin also is part of Lawrence's school-record 4x200-meter relay team.

THE POND AWARD FOR WOMEN, given for all-around athletic ability by a senior woman in two or more sports and for sportsmanship, school spirit, and scholarship 

  • Cristyn J. Oliver. Cristyn Oliver is a multiple Midwest Conference champion in both cross country and track and field. Oliver is the only female athlete in Lawrence history to win two individual Midwest Conference titles in cross country and qualify for the 2021 NCAA Division III Championships. A four-time Midwest Conference champion in indoor track, she also owns one outdoor league track title and owns the Lawrence records both indoors and outdoors in the 5,000 meters. An eight-time Midwest Conference cross country Performer of the Week, Oliver also has won track Performer of the Week three times. A member of the Academic All-Midwest Conference team, Oliver also was chosen for the 2023 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team. She also is a member of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society.

THE MOJMIR POVOLNY PRIZE IN GOVERNMENT, established to honor the retirement of Professor Povolny, who was a member of the government faculty from 1958–89. It is given to an outstanding senior government student 

  • Rain Orsi. Rain Orsi is majoring in International Relations with minors in Statistics & Data Science and Russian. She has embraced the liberal arts by studying abroad in Argentina, doing field research in The Gambia, completing an internship with Wisconsin Bike Fed as part of the Social & Environmental Justice Cohort, and running with the cross-country and track teams. Her senior experience project – Democracy’s Downfall? Investigating a Second Wave of Electorate Shift in South America – analyzed the social and economic forces that drove recent electoral results in Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador.

THE PRESSER FOUNDATION MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP, awarded to the outstanding music major entering the final year of study 

  • Alejandro Jose Valdez. Jando is a senior studying Contemporary Music Performance and Spanish. His Lawrence career has been dedicated to many aspects of music making, educating, and learning about what it means to be a curator of opportunity for others. In his second term at LU, Jando formed the very first mariachi ensemble at the conservatory and was able to make it an official for-credit ensemble. From there, he has been aiming to teach all people about the beauty of Latin America and Spanish-speaking culture. Jando is a second-generation student and immigrant with parents coming from Colombia and Guatemala. Although his specialty is in music coming from Mexico, Jando aims to highlight its impact on the rest of the Spanish-speaking world.

THE E. DANE PURDO AWARD, established by friends and family of E. Dane Purdo, professor of art, on the occasion of his retirement in 1991. Mr. Purdo, a silversmith, taught art at Milwaukee-Downer College and at Lawrence University after the consolidation of the two colleges in 1964. He is the craftsman of the Lawrence chain of office, worn by the college's president at formal academic occasions, and of the ceremonial mace and usher batons. It is awarded to an exceptional student in art or ceramics for summer study

  • Shelby Lynn Stoddard. Shelby Stoddard, in acknowledgment of her dedication to art education and her keen intellectual curiosity.

THE WILLIAM F. RANEY PRIZE IN HISTORY, established and named for this Rhodes Scholar and former professor of history at Lawrence (1920–55) and given to an outstanding history major. The prize is awarded to the senior with the highest GPA in the major 

  • Hannah Robin Frank. The 2024 Raney Prize in History goes to Hannah Frank for the brilliance of her historical prose, her meticulous and careful research, and eloquent argumentation. Hannah consistently produces compelling scholarship worthy of publication in top scholarly journals.

THE MARION READ AWARD, given for outstanding contributions to Lawrence athletics 

  • Emma Vasconez. Emma Vasconez has been a multi-year starter for the women's soccer team. A 2023 All-Midwest Conference second-team selection, Vasconez has helped lead the Vikings to appearances in the Midwest Conference Tournament in 2021 and 2023. A government major, Vasconez is a member of the Academic All-Midwest Conference team. She also was chosen for the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selection in both 2022 and 2023. Vasconez is a member of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society.

THE GERVAIS E. AND MARY K. REED AWARD, given to the senior who, in the opinion of classmates, best exemplifies academic achievement and service to others and whose extracurricular activity, either on or off campus, demonstrates commitment to the common good 

  • Caleb W. Yuan. Caleb is an excellent student evident from his strong academic record, and he has a robust code of ethics, which aided in his tenure as honor council chair. He is also involved in student life as the chair of DEI for his fraternity and has served on the boards for several clubs such as Chinese Student Association, Lawrence International, and Lawrence University Psychology Association. He has also served on the LUCC as the finance secretary and club support coordinator. He also has been a writing tutor for the CAS since his sophomore year. In his early years, Caleb was also a news writer for the Lawrentian Newspaper and a VITAL Tutor. Caleb also performed at the Cabaret in the past three years representing Chinese culture. He designed a student research project which evolved into his honors thesis and has represented Lawrence at several academic conferences including the APA and Midstates conferences. Serving on different organizations, he was involved in running many events on campus such as Lunar New Year Celebration, Spring Formal, AAPI dinner, Men's Mental Health workshop, etc. 

THE PROFESSOR GERVAIS E. REED AWARD FOR OFF-CAMPUS STUDY IN FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES, established in memory of Professor Gervais E. Reed with gifts from family members and friends upon his passing in June 2007. Professor Reed taught in the French department for 32 years. He held the Marie Wollpert Professorship in Modern Languages and was honored by the French government as a Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques for his promotion of the French language in the United States. The fund recognizes Lawrence students who excel in French studies and supports their participation in off-campus programs in Francophone countries

  • Anya Nella Entringer. Anya Entringer has demonstrated deep curiosity about the Francophone world since her very first French course at Lawrence. She engages meaningfully and enthusiastically with the complicated questions that shape the realities of the French post-colonial world. We are delighted to support her off-campus experience to Dakar, Senegal.

THE ALEXANDER J. REID PRIZE IN ENGLISH, bequeathed in 1911 by Alexander Reid, editor of the “Appleton Post,” U.S. diplomat, and Lawrence trustee (1895–97), the prize is awarded to the student who writes the best sketch 

  • Lucie Marie Jee-Eun Peltier. In Learning How to Sit, Lucie Peltier reminds us that study abroad can be just as much about being seen as different as it can be about confronting difference in others; that it can be as mind-opening in a traumatic way as it can be in an empowering one. Through its careful crafting, this essay conveys the raw pain of being repeatedly targeted by racism. With great insight, it portrays the speaker being tasked with enduring hours of public meditation, struggling to negotiate an embodied suffering exacerbated by their attempts to relinquish it, and finding ways to give voice with piercing honesty to their lasting trauma.

THE ESTELLE RAY REID PRIZE IN ART, established by a bequest from Estelle Ray Reid, daughter of Appleton Post editor Alexander J. Reid, and awarded for graduate study of art 

  • Tanner MacArthur '20. Tanner MacArthur, in recognition of his continued graduate level research and creative output as an MFA candidate at the Peck School of the Arts - University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

THE ESTELLE REID PRIZE IN LIBRARY SCIENCE, established from her estate in 1961 and awarded to a student planning to pursue the graduate study of library science 

  • Nicole Maurer Crashell '19. The members of the awards committee all mentioned Nicole’s evident passion for librarianship, particularly for public libraries. In their comments on her application, one mentions her “enthusiasm for cultivating collections and informational systems that empower equitable knowledge access.” The library feels that as a professional, she will be a great advocate for the free dissemination of knowledge.

THE THOMAS B. REID PRIZE IN JOURNALISM, established in 1961 in memory of Thomas B. Reid, brother of Alexander J. Reid, and awarded to a student intending to pursue graduate study in journalism

  • Mikayla Noelle Henry. Mikayla Henry served as one of the editors-in-chief at The Lawrentian, and is in the process of applying to the Denver Publishing Institute.

THE ELIZABETH RICHARDSON AWARD—ART HISTORY, established in memory of this Milwaukee-Downer graduate by her friends and family. Miss Richardson M-D’40, served in World War II as a member of the Red Cross in France, where she died in a plane crash. The prize is awarded to women excelling in art history 

  • Emma Elizabeth Jacobs. In recognition of Emma’s research, which examines how French Academic paintings were constructed to be easily reproduced as prints to disseminate Orientalist ideologies. Emma is an exemplary researcher, who continues to ask questions until she finds answers. Whether in the classroom, researching independently, or in her role as a writing tutor, Emma’s work is distinguished by her keen eye, preparedness, and organization.

THE ELIZABETH RICHARDSON AWARD—STUDIO ART, established in memory of this Milwaukee-Downer graduate by her friends and family. Miss Richardson M-D’40, served in World War II as a member of the Red Cross in France, where she died in a plane crash. The prize is awarded to women excelling in studio art 

  • Julia Lin Clarkson. Juli Clarkson, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in studio art and promise for significant achievement in the field. Possessing focus and determination, Juli epitomizes the necessary willingness to explore the possibilities of art with dedication and commitment in pursuit of excellence.

THE SUMNER RICHMAN STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD IN BIOLOGY, established in honor of Sumner Richman, member of the Lawrence faculty from 1957–95, upon his retirement and awarded to a student showing promise in biological research 

  • Laken Ethan Hairston. Laken Hairston has shown tremendous determination and organizational skill in his independent research in biology. His interdisciplinary project involved examining how molecular gene expression affected organism physiology. His forward thinking and precision in experimental design has revealed a new mechanism that aids insects when they encounter environmental dangers. Laken’s work will have a lasting impact on future research projects.
  • Mira Mai Johnson. Mira Mai Johnson has been creatively combining her passion for marine biology, photography and film studies since coming to Lawrence. She conducted research on the reefs of Bonaire during the Biology Marine Term program in her sophomore year and then worked with the WI DNR Snapshot program, contributing to a study using trap cameras to study wildlife populations. As a Lawrence Summer Research Fellow after her junior year she conducted a study using Infrared videography of freshwater zooplankton migration patterns in northern WI lakes during night and day. During her senior honors thesis she has demonstrated excellence in research as she moved the videography techniques into the laboratory to test how migration patterns are induced by various predators.

THE PATRICIA RITTER PRIZE IN CHINESE CULTURE, established in honor of Ms. Ritter for her work in promoting academic exchange between China and the United States. The award recognizes exceptional achievement by a Lawrence undergraduate in the study of Chinese culture 

  • Isabel Jo Osterhus. Through her senior project which adapts a movie script into a play in the Chinese language, Isabel demonstrates keen observations and deep understanding of the historical and cultural background of the play. The subtle cultural components of the project are handled skillfully with her excellent Chinese language skills.

THE PATRICIA RITTER PRIZE IN CHINESE LANGUAGE, recognizing exceptional achievement by a Lawrence undergraduate in the study of Chinese language 

  • Matthew Joseph Carlson. Matthew Carlson demonstrates command of Mandarin Chinese at an advanced level, acquired through his diligent work and an exceptional ability to quickly grasp grammatical concepts that are unfamiliar to English-speaking learners.

THE HOWARD AND HELEN RUSSELL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH, established by family and friends. Members of the Russell family have been strong supporters of liberal education and Lawrence University; Howard and Helen Russell are grandparents of Beth De Stasio ’83, professor of biology and Raymond H. Herzog Professor of Science, whose husband, Bart De Stasio ’82, is also a professor of biology. This year the award is given in honor of Beth De Stasio’s father, Roger Schoenfeld. This award recognizes excellence in biological research at the college 

  • Aparna Gajulapalli. Aparna Gajulapalli has studied the snail Biomphalaria glabrata for over two years. This species is extremely important as it is an intermediate host to a parasite that ultimately causes a devastating disease in humans. She has gained expertise in a wide variety of methodologies, including immunochemistry, confocal microscopy, RNA isolation, bioinformatics, and computer modelling. She has demonstrated enthusiasm and tremendous dedication to her project. Her research project is very novel, examining the nervous system of B. glabrata via transcriptomics, and whether gene expression patterns change when B. glabrata are infected with the parasite.
  • Arlet Montalvo-Mosso. Arlet Montalvo-Mosso, New York, NY, has demonstrated exceptional sophistication and thoughtfulness in her biochemistry independent research. She has mastered a wide array of experimental techniques, all of which were executed with care and precision. Arlet’s keen understanding of the literature informed her experimental designs and enabled her to troubleshoot laboratory work efficiently. The production system for the RNH1 protein that Arlet has refined will be a valuable tool in the study of how human cells cope with stress.

THE LOUIS HENRY SCHUTTE MEMORIAL PRIZE IN ENGLISH, established by Dr. William M. Schutte, professor of English at Lawrence from 1960-84, in honor of his father, who served for 35 years as headmaster of Rumsey Hall School in Cornwall, Connecticut. It is awarded to the senior English major with the highest grade point average for all courses completed in the six terms immediately preceding his or her final term at Lawrence 

These four students share the highest GPA in the English department:

  • Dana Lauren Abbo
  • Josephine Eva Desir
  • Katrina Renee Girod
  • Nita Louise Isom

THE SENIOR ART AWARD—ART HISTORY, awarded to students excelling in art history 

  • Isabel Rae Allison. Izzy approaches art history with an inquisitive mind and determination. Izzy’s research demonstrates an unusual amount of interdisciplinary, linking together the fields of Art History, Chemistry, and Gender Studies with a sophisticated understanding of theoretical concepts. Her ability to succinctly summarize and explain complex ideas is exemplary.

THE SENIOR ART AWARD—STUDIO ART, awarded to students excelling in studio art 

  • Miranda Rachel Whitaker. Miranda Whitaker, in recognition of her exemplary creative activity in painting. Miranda’s artistic practice is one which showcases a mastery of skill and a deep dedication to aesthetic inquiry.

THE SORORITY CUP, awarded to the sorority with the highest scholarship rating for the previous three terms 

  • Kappa Alpha Theta. 3.6 Composite GPA over 3 terms.

THE SENIOR PRIZE FOR STATISTICS & DATA SCIENCE, awarded annually to a graduating senior who demonstrates interest and excellence in the study of statistics and data science 

  • Nina Bernadette D. Austria. Nina has excelled in a range of applied and theoretical statistics and data science classes. She has engaged in summer research in statistical machine learning, which she presented at a national conference, and has also conducted research involving statistical modeling of psychological data. Nina has generously shared her expertise by tutoring for numerous statistics and data science classes and holds leadership roles in Lawrence’s Association for Women in Mathematics and Data Science Club.

THE WARREN HURST STEVENS PRIZE, established in 1926 by David Harrison Stevens, Lawrence University Class of 1906, in memory of his brother, Warren. David Stevens served the college as a trustee from 1949 to 1960 and was honored by his alma mater in 1931 with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. The Stevens Prize is awarded to a junior in recognition of high scholarship and activity in college affairs 

  • Mohamed Khalil Ben Nasr. Mohamed Khalil Ben Nasr is a strong student majoring in Computer Science and spends his time serving the Lawrence community as an active member of several organizations. In his time here at Lawrence, he has served on the Lawrence University Community Council, was a founding member of the Lawrence chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America, and currently serves on tech crew in the Warch Campus Center. Mohamed is also an incoming member of Beta Theta Pi, and a member of Recess Club.

THE STUDENT LIFE AWARD, established in 1978 and sponsored by the Lawrence University Alumni Association, and given to a senior in recognition of leadership and service 

  • Marelis Alvarez. Marelis has been involved since the moment she stepped on campus. She was lead student in the Wellness Center for Covid-19 testing and was elevated to the Wellness Center student worker supervisor position, which has included training all new employees. She provides positive and constructive feedback as a supervisor and is respected by her peers. She has been involved with LUCC since her freshman year, demonstrating her independent thinking and creativity while supporting students and advocating for students’ best interest. She is a member of the cheer team and is involved in the conservatory. Marelis has also stepped into a leadership role in supporting several end of year Senior activities with the Senior Planning Committee.
  • Wynter A. Burns. Since her first year, Wynter has exemplified Student Life at Lawrence. Committees and experiences include Secretary for Committee on Diversity Affairs (CODA) and being a Community Advisor and taking on a role of training while handling resident conflicts with poise. She was a volunteer tutor for K-5 dyslexic students in the AASD, joined Kappa Alpha Theta and became Vice President of Membership, and was elected as President for Panhellenic and secretary for LU Native Americans(LUNA). Additionally, she was Vice President of Education (VPE) and participated in Senior Planning Committee. Academically, Wynter took medical leave while at Lawrence but came back strong and continued to excel and stay on track to graduate as well as making the Deans List, received Kappa Alpha Theta scholarship for the next academic year, was accepted into a summer LU research position that would lead to her capstone research, and is now on track to publish in a professional journal.

THE TANK-PALMQUIST-ROSS AWARD IN GEOLOGY, established in honor of Professors Ronald W. Tank, John C. Palmquist, and Theodore W. Ross. It is awarded to the outstanding geology student in the junior class 

  • Sydney Paige Closson. Awarded to Sydney Closson, in recognition of her creativity and dedication to the earth and planetary sciences and her outstanding academic record. From her chops as a performance musician to her skills in DIY projects, Sydney is a true Renaissance woman who has all the attributes of a life-long learner.
  • Edythmae Marie Frodl. In recognition of their dedication to geosciences and their excellent academic record. Edythmae brings their natural curiosity and joyful dedication to detailed scientific thinking to various pursuits, from fine-scale microbial processes to musings on processing clay for their artistic endeavors.

THE JEAN WILEY THICKENS PRIZE, established in 1988 by Laura Thickens Halford, Lawrence University Class of 1938, in honor of her mother and in recognition of the life and work of Dr. Roger Nichols, former director of the Boston Science Museum. It is given to the student who, by interest, scholarship, and aptitude, shows the most promise for the teaching at the high school level 

  • Josephine Eva Desir. Josephine (Jojo) Desir is a candidate for teacher certification in English language arts. Jojo is an enthusiastic participant in everything she does, from dancing to teaching middle-schoolers. Her creativity and passion shine through in her lessons and are sure to add joy to her students’ learning.

THE TICHENOR PRIZE IN ENGLISH, donated in 1888 by Charles Orlando Tichenor, who graduated from Lawrence in 1862 and served as an attorney in the Civil War. It is awarded to the student with the best critical essay about a work of English literature 

  • Zoe Ellen Rickard. In Beware the 'She-Merchant': The Fragility of Male Control in Defoe’s Roxana, Zoe Rickard considers the persistent fears of economic and gender instability in Daniel Defoe’s 1724 novel, Roxana. Zoe argues that, contrary to what other critics have observed, what lies behind these fears is the fragility of male control. The author develops this argument effectively and elegantly. The essay demonstrates nuanced reading and sophisticated analysis of both primary and secondary texts as well as clear and confident writing.

THE E. GRAHAM WARING PRIZE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES, established in 1987 by colleagues and friends to honor the retirement of E. Graham Waring, professor of religious studies. This prize is given to a student for the best paper written in a religious studies course 

  • Madeleine Elizabeth Tevonian. The Waring Prize is awarded in 2024 to Madeleine Tevonian for her paper, Core and Kora: Community Movement and Sense Experience as the Boudhanath Stupa’s Form. This paper combines religious studies, art history, and movement theory into a compelling argument about religious monuments and the people and practices that give them meaning. Maddy’s work draws on scholarship in these fields, as well as her own language study and fieldwork in Kathmandu, Nepal.

THE EDWIN N. AND RUTH Z. WEST SCHOLARSHIP, a merit award for students of exceptional promise. The scholarship is competitive and is granted to continuing students beginning with the sophomore year 

  • Blaize Phoenix Fernandez
  • Benjamin Ian Frueh

THE RALPH WHITE PRIZE IN MATHEMATICS, donated by Mrs. Mary White in 1921 in memory of her son, Ralph, Class of 1899, and awarded to a sophomore student excelling in the study of mathematics 

  • David Allen Smith. David is an outstanding math student. He writes clear and concise solutions, and he frequently looks for unique examples and interesting approaches to problem solving. He has already proven he can independently study advanced mathematics. He is particularly interested in mathematics that applies to physics, and we look forward to seeing him continue his studies and research.
  • Helin Wang. Helin has excelled in all of her math courses. Her work shows sharp insights, her writing is clean and concise. Helin embraces challenging ideas, and is a great math teammate.

THE ALEXANDER WILEY PRIZE, established by the family of Alexander Wiley, a United States Senator from Wisconsin for 24 years, and awarded to an undergraduate, preferably a senior, who has, in his or her college years, most demonstrated a principled independence of thought, moral courage, and creative commitment to a significant cause 

  • Nafis Ahmed Munim. Nafis is an International senior from Bangladesh who has worked tirelessly to make sure that all international students and all students have felt welcomed on campus. Nafis has continued to be a resource for students even when it was not the easy, or popular thing to do. Nafis has supported both international and domestic students through his work as a tutor in Computer Science, Statistics and Economics. In all these fields he encourages people to create balance while working hard at their studies and helps them to find passion within their fields of study. He was one of the founders of the data science club to help people in this area support one another, practice skills and learn from each other in a group setting. He has also worked both formally and informally to support students in International Student Services. Through his work at the Center for Spiritual and Religious life, he has welcomed students from all spiritual traditions to Campus, including serving as a driver for the Jewish High Holy days, working to grow Diwali on Campus, and coordinating Ramadan campus Iftar dinners.

THE HENRY MERRITT WRISTON SCHOLARSHIP, established in 1975 to honor the eighth president of Lawrence University, and awarded to those students whose academic excellence is reflected by their wide-ranging interests, balanced personalities, and the multiple abilities one associates with a truly educated person 

  • Emelyn Claire Beaster
  • Gabriel Garcia
  • Sophia Marina Gaus
  • Sofia Kathryn Sandberg

    ELECTED TO LAMBDA SIGMA

    • Natalia Aklilu
    • Valeria Ansoleaga Franco
    • Emelyn Beaster
    • Charlotte Brennan
    • Myles Buckley
    • Evan Carlson
    • Carter Cloutier
    • Reid DeThorne
    • Michael Diaz
    • Kat Green
    • John Henderson
    • Walden Hoddie
    • Evan Izenstark
    • Cal Jett
    • Madelynn Kennedy
    • Tahlia Moe
    • Giang Pham
    • Aly Redding Lapuz
    • Sofia Sandberg
    • Brook Schara
    • Leo Schmidt
    • Anna Schumacher
    • Katherine Shannon
    • Ellyn Suske-Funk
    • Ellie VanKirk
    • Mark Wimbish
    • Nolan Zurawski

    ELECTED TO MORTAR BOARD

    • Alex Alenius
    • Rodrigo Angulo
    • Margaret Culver
    • Matthew Dalgleish
    • Madeline Forman
    • Taylor Hughes
    • Charlotte Lehmann
    • Ashlyn Lewis
    • Elizabeth McArthur
    • Lizeth Mendoza
    • Madison Mischica
    • Eliza Peetz
    • Marissa Polzin
    • Sophia Schultz
    • Jessica Smith
    • Jacob Stanley
    • Jack Stuart
    • Amir Zarandi

    ELECTED MEMBERS FOR PHI BETA KAPPA

    • Dana Abbo
    • Lauren Askenazy
    • Nina Bernadette Dapon Austria
    • Jonathan Bass
    • Janine Lynn Casey
    • Chan C Chu
    • Reese Colbert-Pollack
    • Madeleine Corum
    • Elizabeth Crandall
    • Alexandra Isabelle Dambach
    • Sela Dombrower
    • Althea Foster
    • Aparna Gajulapalli
    • Daniel Godoy Vega
    • Megan Graffagna
    • Bryce Griggs
    • Laken Hairston
    • Enna Krnecin
    • Chloe Lamb
    • Eleanor Meng
    • Evan Ney
    • Eleanor Rose Schaefer
    • Katarina Stanley
    • Isabella Johanna Sutter
    • Ashley Tang
    • Madeleine E. Tevonian
    • Gabrielle Wood
    • Jackalyn Wyrobek

    ELECTED MEMBERS FOR PI KAPPA LAMBDA

    • Dylan Michael Borash
    • Patience Hastings Garcia
    • Iris Mae Hakes
    • Tucker Lucas Hall
    • Nita Louise Isom
    • Allison Adriana Juarez Wunderlin
    • Amber L. Newman
    • Evan Ney
    • Reese Pike
    • Gabriel Jachja Roethle
    • Nina Marie Schifano