2018 Award Recipients
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Andres Aguilar ’19 | The Class of 2009 Community Service Prize Scholarship The Class of 2009 Community Service Memorial Prize Scholarship is awarded to that rising junior or rising senior who has demonstrated a significant and substantial commitment to community service and, by his or her involvement, has affected a positive impact on the campus and the surrounding communities including, but not limited to, the Village of Clinton, N.Y. Established by the Class of 2009, this prize honors the memory of classmates Katharine Eckman and Andrew Sheridan. |
| Andres Aguilar ’19 | Gilman International Scholarship The Gilman International Scholarship recognizes students participating in nontraditional study-abroad programs. |
| Rachel Alatalo ’18 | The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad were created by Congress in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. The program enables U.S. students to study, conduct research, pursue independent projects and teach English while benefiting from unique resources in every corner of the world. |
| Matthew Albino ’19 | The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing, established by Thomas E. Meehan, Class of 1951, is awarded to two juniors who have distinguished themselves in?creative writing. |
| Honor Allen ’21 | The McKinney Speaking Prize The McKinney Speaking Prizes, established by Charles McKinney, are awarded to the?four students, one in each class, who have been determined the best speakers in?competition. |
| Jade Alvillar ’18 | The John Lovell Watters Prize The John Lovell Watters Prize, established in memory of John L. Watters, Class of 1962, is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in French and who has made significant contributions to the intercollegiate athletics program. |
| Jade Alvillar ’18 | The Kirkland Alumnae Prize Scholarship The Kirkland Alumnae Prize Scholarship, established by the Kirkland College Class of 1974 and supplemented by other Kirkland classes, is awarded to an upperclass woman who exemplifies the ideals of Kirkland women, specifically initiative, creativity, and ingenuity, and who has the ability to achieve objectives through self-directed academic and nonacademic pursuits. |
| Jade Alvillar ’18 | The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies, established by the Kirkland Endowment Advisory Committee, is awarded to the student who writes the best essay on interdisciplinary studies. |
| Kwasi Amoako ’18 | The Winchell Prize in Greek The Winchell Prize in Greek, established by Walter B. Winchell, Class of 1880, is awarded to the student who, beginning Greek in college, has the best record in six courses in this language. |
| Amber Aparicio ’18 | The John V.A. Weaver Prize in Poetry The John V. A. Weaver Prize in Poetry was established by Peggy Wood in memory of her husband and is awarded for excellence in a poem or poems submitted for consideration. |
| Angelique Archer ’20 | The Calvin Leslie Lewis Prize Scholarship in the Dramatic Arts The Calvin Leslie Lewis Prize Scholarship in the Dramatic Arts was established by Elisabeth and Charles G. Mortimer, Jr., Class of 1949, in memory of Mr. Mortimer’s grandfather, Calvin L. Lewis, Class of 1890 and the Upson Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory from 1908 to 1935. It is awarded to students, preferably juniors, who have demonstrated an interest and ability in oral communication in its broadest aspects and?who have actively and successfully participated in programs in the dramatic arts. |
| Angelique Archer ’20 | The Edwin Barrett Prize The Edwin Barrett Prize, established by alumni in honor of Professor Barrett, who taught English and theatre at Hamilton from 1950 to 1987, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has made a significant contribution to the College’s theatre program. |
| Emily Aviles ’19 | The McKinney Speaking Prize The McKinney Speaking Prizes, established by Charles McKinney, are awarded to the?four students, one in each class, who have been determined the best speakers in?competition. |
| Ian Baize ’18 | The Edgar Baldwin Graves Prize in History The Edgar Baldwin Graves Prize in History, established by his former student David M. Ellis, Class of 1938, is awarded to a senior who excels in the study of history. |
| Noam Barnhard ’18 | The Warren E. Wright Prize in Public Speaking The Warren E. Wright Prize in Public Speaking, established by Robert S. Ludwig, Class of 1972, in honor of Warren E. Wright, the Upson Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory from 1977 to 1993, is awarded to that student who is determined to be the best?speaker in the annual Wright Prize competition. |
| William Benthem de Grave ’20 | The Edwin Barrett Prize The Edwin Barrett Prize, established by alumni in honor of Professor Barrett, who taught English and theatre at Hamilton from 1950 to 1987, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has made a significant contribution to the College’s theatre program. |
| Cameron Blair ’20 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages, established in memory of his father-in-law, H. Samuel Slater, by Milton P. Kayle, Class of 1943 and a former trustee of the College, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has excelled in the study of a romance language. |
| Cameron Blair ’20 | The Hamilton College Campus Service Award The Hamilton College Campus Service Awards are given each year to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. Individual awards consist of a plaque with the student’s name inscribed thereon. |
| Emma Bloom ’18 | The Clark Prize The Clark Prize, established by Aaron Clark and increased by Henry A. Clark, Class of 1838, is awarded to that senior who is judged to be the best speaker in the annual Clark Oratorical Contest. |
| Jake Bolster ’19 | The Frank Humphrey Ristine Prize Scholarship The Frank Humphrey Ristine Prize Scholarship was established by former students and other friends in memory of Frank H. Ristine, professor of English literature from 1912 to 1952, and is awarded for excellence in English. Consideration is also given to general academic standing and campus citizenship. |
| Thomas Bowden ’18 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in theatre. |
| Thomas Bowden ’18 | The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize, established by alumni of the College in honor of?Wallace B. Johnson, Class of 1915, is awarded to that student who writes the best one-act play produced at the College. |
| Laura Boyman ’20 | The Edwin Barrett Prize The Edwin Barrett Prize, established by alumni in honor of Professor Barrett, who taught English and theatre at Hamilton from 1950 to 1987, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has made a significant contribution to the College’s theatre program. |
| Laura Boyman ’20 | The Sydna Stern Weiss Essay Prize in Women’s Studies The Sydna Stern Weiss Essay Prize in Women’s Studies, established by the Kirkland Endowment Advisory Committee and named in memory of Sydna Stern Weiss, who taught German at Hamilton from 1974 to 1991, is awarded to the student who writes the best essay in women’s studies. |
| Alexandra Brantl ’18 | The Sydna Stern Weiss Essay Prize in Women’s Studies The Sydna Stern Weiss Essay Prize in Women’s Studies, established by the Kirkland Endowment Advisory Committee and named in memory of Sydna Stern Weiss, who taught German at Hamilton from 1974 to 1991, is awarded to the student who writes the best essay in women’s studies. |
| Rebekah Brown ’18 | The Kirkland Prize in Mathematics The Kirkland Prize in Mathematics, established by Abigail R. Kirkland, is awarded to a student who excels in mathematics. |
| Rebekah Brown ’18 | The Rose B. Tager Prize The Rose B. Tager Prize was established in 1984 by Steven M. Tager and is awarded to the students writing the best and second-best short story, as determined via competitive process. |
| Kelsey Brush ’20 | The Madeleine Wild Bristol Prize Scholarship in Music The Madeleine Wild Bristol Prize Scholarship in Music, established in memory of Madeleine Wild Bristol, is awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, or senior music student who is an outstanding performer, composer, scholar, or leader in music and who is also an active participant in a broad range of extracurricular activities. |
| Andre Burnham ’18 | The American Chemical Society Awards The American Chemical Society Awards (formerly The American Chemical Society and Joint Polymer Education Committee Award) recognize achievement in chemistry. |
| Andre Burnham ’18 | The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology is awarded to the outstanding concentrator in biochemistry/molecular biology. |
| Claire Callahan ’18 | The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art, established by the Class of 1982 in memory of J.?Barney Moore, is awarded to a senior who excels in studio art. |
| Lily Capstick ’18 | The Raphael Lemkin Essay Prize The Raphael Lemkin Essay Prize was established by an alumnus in memory of Raphael Lemkin, a distinguished European academician, survivor of the Holocaust, and inspirer of the United Nations Convention on Genocide. It is awarded to the student writing the best essay on a topic related to Mr. Lemkin’s concerns and reflecting his ideals. |
| Julia Carpenter ’18 | The David J. Gray Senior Prize in Sociology The David J. Gray Prize in Sociology is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in honor and memory of Professor Gray, the first chair of the Sociology Department. |
| Matthew Casadei ’19 | The Frank C. and Marion D. Colridge Prize Scholarship The Frank C. and Marion D. Colridge Prize Scholarship, established by Frank C. Colridge, Class of 1918, and his wife, Marion, is awarded to a junior who possesses the outstanding qualities of leadership and character as evidenced by broad-based participation in extracurricular activities at Hamilton. |
| Madeleine Cavallino ’21 | The Hawley Prizes in Greek and Latin The Hawley Prizes in Greek and Latin, established by Martin Hawley, Class of 1851, are awarded for excellence in Greek and Latin. Equal in value, the prizes take the form of books and are selected by the winners each year. |
| Jacob Colangelo ’20 | Coccia Foundation Scholarship The Coccia Foundation was established in 1994 by Cavaliere Joseph Coccia, Jr., and his wife Elda. The organization is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Italian culture, with a particular emphasis on promoting the rich Italian cultural heritage among younger generations at the college level. |
| Richard Court ’19 | The Adam Gordon Campus Service Award The Adam Gordon Campus Service Awards, established in 1978 in memory of Adam Gordon, Class of 1980, provide cash prizes to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Pascal Dafinis ’19 | Gilman International Scholarship The Gilman International Scholarship recognizes students participating in nontraditional study-abroad programs. |
| Julia Dailey ’18 | The Charles J. Hasbrouck Prize in Art History The Charles J. Hasbrouck Prize in Art History, established by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, Sr. in memory of their son, Charles J. Hasbrouck, Class of 1974, is awarded to a senior who has excelled in the study of art history. |
| Genevieve Darling ’18 | The Jonathan Marder Prize The Jonathan Marder Prize, established by Mr. and Mrs. Marder in memory of their son, a member of the Class of 1976, is awarded to a senior who excels in the study of psychology. |
| Antton De Arbeloa ’21 | The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarship The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarships, established by Ned Doyle, Class of 1924, are awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, and senior, each of whom has made a significant contribution to the College’s extracurricular activities. |
| Wallen Dean ’18 | The Judge John Wells Fellowship The Judge John Wells Fellowship provides a stipend for graduate work in the general areas of government and political science to any member of the senior class who has demonstrated a high order of scholarly attainment in general and who has shown marked ability and special aptitude for research in political science. |
| Nicole DeBuono ’20 | The G. Harvey Cameron Memorial Prize The G. Harvey Cameron Memorial Prize, established by family, friends, and former students to honor the memory of Professor Cameron, who taught physics at Hamilton from 1932 to 1972, is awarded to that first-year student or sophomore who shows the most promise in experimental physics. |
| Saige Devlin ’18 | The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art, established by Harold C. Bohn, Class of 1926, in memory of his parents, is awarded to a junior or senior who demonstrates significant progress in studio art. |
| Saige Devlin ’18 | The Carter Family Prize Scholarship The Carter Family Prize Scholarship was established by Diane Carter Maleson, mother of Gwendolyn Maleson, Class of 1993, in memory of her parents, Gerald and Camille Carter, and her sister and niece, Joan and Christine Scholes. It is awarded to a student who excels in the visual or performing arts, who is a talented writer, and who maintains a minimum average of 85. |
| Cameron Digiovanni ’20 | Coccia Foundation Scholarship The Coccia Foundation was established in 1994 by Cavaliere Joseph Coccia, Jr., and his wife Elda. The organization is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Italian culture, with a particular emphasis on promoting the rich Italian cultural heritage among younger generations at the college level. |
| Bradley Dixon ’20 | The Prizes for Excellence in Japanese Language and Literature The Prizes for Excellence in Japanese Language and Literature are awarded for excellence in Japanese language and literature studies at the introductory and advanced levels. |
| Sophie Dizengoff ’18 | The COOP Service Prize The COOP Service Prizes go to seniors who, over the course of their college careers, have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in our local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Eloise Doubleday ’20 | The Jeremy T. Medina Prize The Jeremy T. Medina Prize is awarded to a first-year student or sophomore who has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and has been accepted into the subsequent year’s Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain Program. |
| Shenise Duboulay ’20 | The Woman of Color Scholarship The Woman of Color Scholarship, established by the women of color in the Class of 1994, is awarded to an Asian-American, African-American, Latina-American, or Native American woman who has completed the junior year, exemplifies hard work and leadership, and portrays a strong positive role model for other women of color, but who has never been recognized formally by the Hamilton community. |
| Harriet Duke ’18 | The Harold C. Bohn Prize in Anthropology The Harold C. Bohn Prize in Anthropology was established by Harold C. Bohn, Class of 1926, and is awarded to a student who has excelled in the study of anthropology. |
| Phoebe Duke-Mosier ’20 | The Kneeland Prize The Kneeland Prize, established by the Rev. Martin Dwelle Kneeland, Class of 1869, is?awarded to the student who has the best record when the grades in two courses on the Bible and in an essay competition on an assigned biblical subject are combined. |
| Charles Dunst ’18 | The Walter Pilkington Memorial Prize The Walter Pilkington Memorial Prize, established by a friend of the College, is awarded to a student who has rendered distinguished service to the community in the?areas of print and radio journalism and dramatics. |
| Petra Elfstrom ’18 | The Harold C. Bohn Prize in Anthropology The Harold C. Bohn Prize in Anthropology was established by Harold C. Bohn, Class of 1926, and is awarded to a student who has excelled in the study of anthropology. |
| Steven Falco ’19 | The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship, created in memory of Randall J. Harris, Class of 1974, by his family and friends, is awarded to a junior concentrating in philosophy who has demonstrated superior scholarship in that discipline. Preference is given to a student expressing a desire to undertake graduate study in philosophy. |
| Oluwapelumi Fasola ’19 | The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarship in Philosophy The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarships in Philosophy, established by Robert Leet Patterson, Class of 1917, are awarded to sophomores and juniors who have excelled in the study of philosophy. |
| Charlotte Freed ’20 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages, established in memory of his father-in-law, H. Samuel Slater, by Milton P. Kayle, Class of 1943 and a former trustee of the College, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has excelled in the study of a romance language. |
| Kyra Ganswith ’19 | The Jenny Rubin Memorial Prize Scholarship The Jenny Rubin Memorial Prize Scholarship, established by friends in memory of Jennifer Lynn Rubin, Class of 1983, is awarded to that rising senior woman who has evinced interest in, and ongoing commitment to, helping others improve their lives. |
| Sabrina Gattine ’18 | The COOP Service Prize The COOP Service Prizes go to seniors who, over the course of their college careers, have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in our local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Sabrina Gattine ’18 | The Hamilton College Campus Service Award The Hamilton College Campus Service Awards are given each year to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. Individual awards consist of a plaque with the student’s name inscribed thereon. |
| Mariani German ’19 | Gilman International Scholarship The Gilman International Scholarship recognizes students participating in nontraditional study-abroad programs. |
| Alexis Greene ’20 | The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Languages The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Language, founded by E.?Root Fitch, Class of 1886, are awarded annually to students who are registered for courses in either Greek or Latin. The awards are made on the basis of scholarship standing, character, and salutary influence on the life of the College. |
| Samuel Greene ’20 | The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Languages The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Language, founded by E.?Root Fitch, Class of 1886, are awarded annually to students who are registered for courses in either Greek or Latin. The awards are made on the basis of scholarship standing, character, and salutary influence on the life of the College. |
| Fiona Griffin ’18 | The COOP Service Prize The COOP Service Prizes go to seniors who, over the course of their college careers, have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in our local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Chengqi Guo ’20 | The G. Harvey Cameron Memorial Prize The G. Harvey Cameron Memorial Prize, established by family, friends, and former students to honor the memory of Professor Cameron, who taught physics at Hamilton from 1932 to 1972, is awarded to that first-year student or sophomore who shows the most promise in experimental physics. |
| Dian Guo ’19 | The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship, created in memory of Randall J. Harris, Class of 1974, by his family and friends, is awarded to a junior concentrating in philosophy who has demonstrated superior scholarship in that discipline. Preference is given to a student expressing a desire to undertake graduate study in philosophy. |
| Katherine Gwydir ’18 | The George Watson’s College, Edinburgh, Scotland, Teaching Assistantship The George Watson’s College, Edinburgh, Scotland, Teaching Assistantship was established as an exchange between Watson’s and Hamilton to provide a recent graduate with a comprehensive teaching opportunity. |
| Katherine Gwydir ’18 | The Senior Prize in Dance The Senior Prize in Dance is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in dance. |
| Elza Harb ’18 | The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad were created by Congress in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. The program enables U.S. students to study, conduct research, pursue independent projects and teach English while benefiting from unique resources in every corner of the world. |
| Elza Harb ’18 | The Putnam Prize in American History The Putnam Prize in American History, established by a gift from Dr. Frederick W. Putnam and supplemented by a friend of the College, provides books for the senior having the second-most distinguished record in at least four courses in American history. |
| Timothy Hartel ’18 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in theatre. |
| Deasia Hawkins ’18 | The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad were created by Congress in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. The program enables U.S. students to study, conduct research, pursue independent projects and teach English while benefiting from unique resources in every corner of the world. |
| Daniel Horgan ’18 | The Pruyn Essay Prize The Pruyn Essay Prize, made possible by a fund set up in 1863 by former Chancellor John Van Schaick Lansing Pruyn of the University of the State of New York, is awarded to the senior or junior writing the best essay on “The Duties of Educated Young Citizens.” |
| Ruo Nan Huang ’20 | The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature are awarded at the introductory and advanced levels for excellence in Chinese language and literature studies. |
| Anika Huq ’19 | The L. David Hawley Prize Scholarship in Geology The L. David Hawley Prize Scholarship in Geology, established by alumni in honor of Professor Hawley, who taught geology at Hamilton for 25 years, is awarded to an outstanding junior who intends to go on to a career in geology. Consideration is also given to promise as a scientist, breadth of background in the sciences, and general academic standing. |
| Kyandreia Jones ’19 | The George A. Watrous Literary Prize The George A. Watrous Literary Prizes, established by Mrs. Edgar W. Couper in memory of her father, who was an English teacher and scholar, are awarded in poetry, fiction, and criticism, with an additional prize for the winner whose work is considered to be the most promising. |
| Lucia Kello ’18 | The Senior Prize in Africana Studies The Senior Prize in Africana Studies is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in Africana studies. |
| Priti Kharel ’18 | The Donald J. Denney Prize in Physical Chemistry The Donald J. Denney Prize in Physical Chemistry, established by friends and former students in honor of Donald J. Denney, who taught chemistry at Hamilton from 1957 to 1986, is awarded annually to a student who excels in physical chemistry. |
| Priti Kharel ’18 | The Norton Prize The Norton Prize, established by Thomas Herbert Norton, Class of 1873, is awarded to the undergraduate who has demonstrated the greatest capacity for research in chemistry. |
| Byung Yo Kim ’19 | Gilman International Scholarship The Gilman International Scholarship recognizes students participating in nontraditional study-abroad programs. |
| Deborah Kim ’19 | The Renwick Prize in Biology The Renwick Prize in Biology, founded by Edward A. Renwick, is awarded to a member of the senior or junior class and provides a scholarship for the study of biology during the summer. |
| Katherine Kreider ’18 | The Hamilton College Book Award in Russian The Hamilton College Book Award in Russian is given to a student who has excelled in the study of Russian. |
| Elisabeth LaMantia ’19 | The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing, established by Thomas E. Meehan, Class of 1951, is awarded to two juniors who have distinguished themselves in?creative writing. |
| Jada Langston ’20 | The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarship The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarships, established by Ned Doyle, Class of 1924, are awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, and senior, each of whom has made a significant contribution to the College’s extracurricular activities. |
| Jada Langston ’20 | The Woman of Color Scholarship The Woman of Color Scholarship, established by the women of color in the Class of 1994, is awarded to an Asian-American, African-American, Latina-American, or Native American woman who has completed the junior year, exemplifies hard work and leadership, and portrays a strong positive role model for other women of color, but who has never been recognized formally by the Hamilton community. |
| James Larson ’18 | The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art, established by the Class of 1982 in memory of J.?Barney Moore, is awarded to a senior who excels in studio art. |
| Juliana Larson ’20 | The American Chemical Society Awards The American Chemical Society Awards (formerly The American Chemical Society and Joint Polymer Education Committee Award) recognize achievement in chemistry. |
| Juliana Larson ’20 | The William John Schickler III Prize Scholarship The William John Schickler III Prize Scholarship, established by family and friends in memory of William J. Schickler III, Class of 1982, is awarded to a rising junior who demonstrates good academic performance, enthusiasm for life, and dedicated participation in extracurricular activities. |
| Bridget Lavin ’18 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in theatre. |
| Maria Lazgin Ciercielli ’18 | The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize, established by alumni of the College in honor of?Wallace B. Johnson, Class of 1915, is awarded to that student who writes the best one-act play produced at the College. |
| Maria Lazgin Ciercielli ’18 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in theatre. |
| Jaeho Lee ’18 | The Hawley Prizes in Greek and Latin The Hawley Prizes in Greek and Latin, established by Martin Hawley, Class of 1851, are awarded for excellence in Greek and Latin. Equal in value, the prizes take the form of books and are selected by the winners each year. |
| Emily Lei ’19 | Gilman International Scholarship The Gilman International Scholarship recognizes students participating in nontraditional study-abroad programs. |
| Amari Leigh ’21 | Newman Civic Fellowship Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-minded students who demonstrate investment in social change. |
| Elise LePage ’18 | The Southworth Prize in Physics The Southworth Prize in Physics, established by Tertius D. Southworth, Class of 1827, is awarded to a senior who excels in physics. |
| Andrew Letai ’19 | The Calvin Leslie Lewis Prize Scholarship in the Dramatic Arts The Calvin Leslie Lewis Prize Scholarship in the Dramatic Arts was established by Elisabeth and Charles G. Mortimer, Jr., Class of 1949, in memory of Mr. Mortimer’s grandfather, Calvin L. Lewis, Class of 1890 and the Upson Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory from 1908 to 1935. It is awarded to students, preferably juniors, who have demonstrated an interest and ability in oral communication in its broadest aspects and?who have actively and successfully participated in programs in the dramatic arts. |
| Andrew Letai ’19 | The Karen Williams Theatre Prize The Karen Williams Theatre Prize, established in memory of Karen L. Williams, Class of 1988, is awarded to a member of the junior class who is majoring in theatre and who has demonstrated a generosity of spirit and commitment to theatre activities at Hamilton. |
| Yongzheng Liang ’19 | The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics, established by John Phillips, Jr., Class of 1969, and John Phillips, Sr. in honor of Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer, are awarded to up to five juniors who have excelled in the study of economics. |
| Kimberly Lifton ’20 | The Kellogg Essay Prize The Kellogg Essay Prizes, established by Charles C. Kellogg, Class of 1849, are awarded to a junior, sophomore, and first-year student, each of whom has excelled in English essays. |
| Suxian Lin ’18 | The Holbrook Prize in Biology The Holbrook Prize in Biology, established by David A. Holbrook, Class of 1844, is awarded to the senior having the best record in six courses in biology. |
| Marc Lincer ’20 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages, established in memory of his father-in-law, H. Samuel Slater, by Milton P. Kayle, Class of 1943 and a former trustee of the College, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has excelled in the study of a romance language. |
| Constanza Lorente ’20 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages, established in memory of his father-in-law, H. Samuel Slater, by Milton P. Kayle, Class of 1943 and a former trustee of the College, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has excelled in the study of a romance language. |
| Ella MacVeagh ’18 | The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art, established by Harold C. Bohn, Class of 1926, in memory of his parents, is awarded to a junior or senior who demonstrates significant progress in studio art. |
| Paul Magnus ’18 | The Tompkins Prize in Mathematics The Tompkins Prize in Mathematics, established by Hamilton B. Tompkins, Class of?1865, is awarded to two juniors who excel in mathematics. The award is based on an?examination near the close of the junior year, involving three years of work in mathematics. |
| Almahdi Mahil ’20 | The Class of 2003 Memorial Prize Scholarship The Class of 2003 Memorial Prize Scholarship, established by the Class of 2003 in memory of their classmates and friends Jared Good, Matthew Houlihan, and Christopher Kern, is awarded at the end of the sophomore year to that individual who exemplifies the true characteristics of a Hamiltonian as demonstrated by Jared, Matt, and Chris. |
| Elizabeth Maier ’19 | The Kellogg Essay Prize The Kellogg Essay Prizes, established by Charles C. Kellogg, Class of 1849, are awarded to a junior, sophomore, and first-year student, each of whom has excelled in English essays. |
| Gillian Mak ’18 | The Adam Gordon Campus Service Award The Adam Gordon Campus Service Awards, established in 1978 in memory of Adam Gordon, Class of 1980, provide cash prizes to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Gillian Mak ’18 | The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad were created by Congress in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. The program enables U.S. students to study, conduct research, pursue independent projects and teach English while benefiting from unique resources in every corner of the world. |
| Thomas Marsh ’20 | The G. Harvey Cameron Memorial Prize The G. Harvey Cameron Memorial Prize, established by family, friends, and former students to honor the memory of Professor Cameron, who taught physics at Hamilton from 1932 to 1972, is awarded to that first-year student or sophomore who shows the most promise in experimental physics. |
| Theodore McKenna ’18 | The Senior Prize in Economics The Senior Prize in Economics is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in?economics. |
| Kathryn McKillop ’19 | The Hawley Prizes in Greek and Latin The Hawley Prizes in Greek and Latin, established by Martin Hawley, Class of 1851, are awarded for excellence in Greek and Latin. Equal in value, the prizes take the form of books and are selected by the winners each year. |
| Fiona McLaughlin ’19 | Gilman International Scholarship The Gilman International Scholarship recognizes students participating in nontraditional study-abroad programs. |
| Jerad McMickle ’19 | The Rose B. Tager Prize The Rose B. Tager Prize was established in 1984 by Steven M. Tager and is awarded to the students writing the best and second-best short story, as determined via competitive process. |
| Caitlin McQuade ’18 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in theatre. |
| Niyati Mehta ’18 | The Senior Prize in Neuroscience The Senior Prize in Neuroscience is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in neuroscience. |
| Hannah Meisels ’18 | The Jonathan Marder Prize The Jonathan Marder Prize, established by Mr. and Mrs. Marder in memory of their son, a member of the Class of 1976, is awarded to a senior who excels in the study of psychology. |
| Olivia Melodia ’18 | The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad were created by Congress in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. The program enables U.S. students to study, conduct research, pursue independent projects and teach English while benefiting from unique resources in every corner of the world. |
| Kaia Miller ’18 | The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology is awarded to the outstanding concentrator in biochemistry/molecular biology. |
| Benjamin Mittman ’18 | The Dr. Philip I. Bowman Prize Scholarship The Dr. Philip I. Bowman Prize Scholarship was established by friends in honor of Dr. Bowman, a distinguished chemical engineer. It is awarded to a student who has a deep interest in science (preferably chemistry), foreign languages, and co-curricular involvement; who strives for perfection; and who has a high level of tolerance and empathy for others. |
| Maya Montgomery ’18 | The Edwin B. Lee, Jr. Prize in Asian History/Asian Studies The Edwin B. Lee, Jr. Prize in Asian History/Asian Studies, established by Alan H. Silverman, Class of 1976, in honor of Profesor Edwin B. Lee, who taught history at Hamilton from 1958 to 1987, is awarded to a senior who has excelled in the study of Asian history or in Asian studies. |
| Maya Montgomery ’18 | The Prizes for Excellence in Japanese Language and Literature The Prizes for Excellence in Japanese Language and Literature are awarded for excellence in Japanese language and literature studies at the introductory and advanced levels. |
| Maya Montgomery ’18 | The Sam Welsch Memorial Prize Scholarship in Computer Science The Sam Welsch Memorial Prize Scholarship in Computer Science, established in memory of Sam Welsch by Jason Fischbach, Class of 1994, and his parents, is awarded to a student who excels in and shows enthusiasm for the study of computer science. The award is not limited to computer science concentrators. |
| Emma Morgan ’18 | The Thomas E. Colby III Prize Scholarship in German The Thomas E. Colby III Prize Scholarship in German, established by his family in memory of Thomas E. Colby, Class of 1942 and a professor of German at Hamilton from 1959 to 1983, is awarded to a student concentrating in German who has demonstrated superior scholarship in that discipline. |
| Sarah Morrill ’19 | The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship in English, established by former students and others in honor of Professor Wagner, who taught English at Hamilton from 1969 to 1995, is awarded for excellence in the study of literature in English. |
| Mackenzie Morshead ’18 | The Michael T. Genco, Jr. Prize in Photography The Michael T. Genco, Jr. Prize in Photography, established by family and friends of?Michael T. Genco, Jr., Class of 1985, is awarded to that student who, in the opinion of the appropriate faculty members of the Art Department, has submitted the most outstanding work to the Genco Photographic Contest and who has shown exceptional interest in photography. |
| Isabelle Mosbarger ’20 | The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize, established by alumni of the College in honor of?Wallace B. Johnson, Class of 1915, is awarded to that student who writes the best one-act play produced at the College. |
| Michael Moubarak ’21 | The Renwick Prize in Biology The Renwick Prize in Biology, founded by Edward A. Renwick, is awarded to a member of the senior or junior class and provides a scholarship for the study of biology during the summer. |
| Audrey Nadler ’18 | The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad were created by Congress in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. The program enables U.S. students to study, conduct research, pursue independent projects and teach English while benefiting from unique resources in every corner of the world. |
| Kalvin Nash ’18 | The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology is awarded to the outstanding concentrator in biochemistry/molecular biology. |
| Eleni Neyland ’18 | The COOP Service Prize The COOP Service Prizes go to seniors who, over the course of their college careers, have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in our local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Eleni Neyland ’18 | The Hamilton College Campus Service Award The Hamilton College Campus Service Awards are given each year to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. Individual awards consist of a plaque with the student’s name inscribed thereon. |
| Eleni Neyland ’18 | The Senior Prize in Government The Senior Prize in Government is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in?government. |
| Eleni Neyland ’18 | The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad were created by Congress in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. The program enables U.S. students to study, conduct research, pursue independent projects and teach English while benefiting from unique resources in every corner of the world. |
| Antonia Ng ’18 | The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature are awarded at the introductory and advanced levels for excellence in Chinese language and literature studies. |
| Kureem Nugent ’18 | The Arthur O. Eve Prize The Arthur O. Eve Prize is awarded to the graduating senior in the Higher Education Opportunity Program/College Scholars Program who best exemplifies academic achievement and community service. |
| Kureem Nugent ’18 | The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship was established by the Thomas J. Watson Foundation to give exceptional college graduates the freedom to engage in a year of independent study and travel abroad to thoroughly explore a particular interest, to test their aspirations and abilities, to view their lives and American society in greater perspective, and to develop a more informed sense of international concern. |
| Isabel O’Malley ’18 | The Paul S. Langa Prize Scholarship The Paul S. Langa Prize Scholarship, established by Paul S. Langa, Class of 1948, is awarded to the Hamilton student who has demonstrated academic excellence along with outstanding determination, leadership, and commitment in extracurricular activities. |
| Margaret O'Brien ’18 | The Rogers Prize in Geology The Rogers Prize in Geology, established by E. Albert Rogers, Class of 1898, is awarded to a senior majoring in geosciences and excelling in the courses in that concentration. |
| Isabel O’Malley ’18 | The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship was established by the Thomas J. Watson Foundation to give exceptional college graduates the freedom to engage in a year of independent study and travel abroad to thoroughly explore a particular interest, to test their aspirations and abilities, to view their lives and American society in greater perspective, and to develop a more informed sense of international concern. |
| Conor O’Shea ’18 | The Dean Alfange Essay Prize The Dean Alfange Essay Prizes, established by Dean Alfange, Class of 1922, are awarded to the students who write the best and second-best essays on a feature or an issue of American constitutional government. |
| Conor O’Shea ’18 | The McKinney Speaking Prize The McKinney Speaking Prizes, established by Charles McKinney, are awarded to the?four students, one in each class, who have been determined the best speakers in?competition. |
| Conor O’Shea ’18 | The Senior Prize in Government The Senior Prize in Government is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in?government. |
| Conor O’Shea ’18 | The Squires Prize in Philosophy The Squires Prize in Philosophy, established by Byron B. Taggart, Class of 1896, in honor of William Harder Squires, Class of 1888, is awarded to the senior who has the highest grade when the marks for six courses in philosophy and a special examination designed for the purpose are combined. |
| Chidera Onyeoziri ’18 | The Darling Prize in American History The Darling Prize in American History, established by Charles W. Darling, Class of 1892, and supplemented by a friend of the College, is awarded to the senior having the most distinguished record in at least four courses in American history. |
| Paula Ortiz ’18 | The William Gillespie Prize in Art The William Gillespie Prize in Art, established in memory of William J. Gillespie, Class of 1962, is awarded to a concentrator in art who excels in that subject. |
| Paula Ortiz ’18 | The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship was established by the Thomas J. Watson Foundation to give exceptional college graduates the freedom to engage in a year of independent study and travel abroad to thoroughly explore a particular interest, to test their aspirations and abilities, to view their lives and American society in greater perspective, and to develop a more informed sense of international concern. |
| Zachary Oscar ’18 | The Frederick Edmund Alexis Bush Award The Frederick Edmund Alexis Bush Award is presented to a member of the Student Assembly who is a great leader, a devoted representative of his or her class, a hard worker, and an individual who follows through and ensures greatness. |
| Sarah Ostrow ’18 | The George A. Watrous Literary Prize The George A. Watrous Literary Prizes, established by Mrs. Edgar W. Couper in memory of her father, who was an English teacher and scholar, are awarded in poetry, fiction, and criticism, with an additional prize for the winner whose work is considered to be the most promising. |
| Rafiatou Ouro Aguy ’18 | The John Lovell Watters Prize The John Lovell Watters Prize, established in memory of John L. Watters, Class of 1962, is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in French and who has made significant contributions to the intercollegiate athletics program. |
| Frankie Outlaw ’18 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in theatre. |
| Marquis Palmer ’18 | The Babcock Prize in Philosophy and Pedagogy The Babcock Prize in Philosophy and Pedagogy, established by Edward S. Babcock, Class of 1896, is awarded to a senior who has excelled “in philosophy, and particularly in the science of pedagogy.” |
| Marquis Palmer ’18 | The Arthur O. Eve Prize The Arthur O. Eve Prize is awarded to the graduating senior in the Higher Education Opportunity Program/College Scholars Program who best exemplifies academic achievement and community service. |
| Marquis Palmer ’18 | The James Soper Merrill Prize The James Soper Merrill Prize, established in memory of James Soper Merrill by his cousin, James P. Soper, Class of 1911, is awarded at Commencement to that member of the graduating class “who, in character and influence, has best typified the highest ideals of the College.” Selected by the faculty, the recipient is presented with a gold watch. |
| Marquis Palmer ’18 | The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship was established by the Thomas J. Watson Foundation to give exceptional college graduates the freedom to engage in a year of independent study and travel abroad to thoroughly explore a particular interest, to test their aspirations and abilities, to view their lives and American society in greater perspective, and to develop a more informed sense of international concern. |
| Christina Plakas ’19 | Gilman International Scholarship The Gilman International Scholarship recognizes students participating in nontraditional study-abroad programs. |
| Federico Pollevick ’20 | The Jeremy T. Medina Prize The Jeremy T. Medina Prize is awarded to a first-year student or sophomore who has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and has been accepted into the subsequent year’s Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain Program. |
| Federico Pollevick ’20 | The McKinney Speaking Prize The McKinney Speaking Prizes, established by Charles McKinney, are awarded to the?four students, one in each class, who have been determined the best speakers in?competition. |
| Natalie Poremba ’18 | The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in environmental studies. |
| Leigh Preston ’18 | The Carl B. Menges Prize Scholarship in College Governance The Carl B. Menges Prize Scholarship in College Governance was established in 2000 by John D. Phillips, Jr., Class of 1969, in honor of Hamilton Trustee Carl B. Menges, Class of 1951, and in recognition of his work to improve all aspects of Hamilton governance. It is awarded to a junior or senior who writes the best essay on any significant aspect of college governance, defined broadly to include academic, administration, admissions, alumni, buildings and grounds, endowment, finance, student life, and trustee issues. |
| Joseph Pucci ’18 | The Bristol Fellowship The Bristol Fellowship began in 1996 as part of a gift to Hamilton by William M. Bristol, Jr., Class of 1917. Created by his family, this fellowship encourages Hamilton students to experience the richness of the world by living outside the United States while pursuing a project of deep personal interest. |
| Ashley Ramcharan ’20 | The Woman of Color Scholarship The Woman of Color Scholarship, established by the women of color in the Class of 1994, is awarded to an Asian-American, African-American, Latina-American, or Native American woman who has completed the junior year, exemplifies hard work and leadership, and portrays a strong positive role model for other women of color, but who has never been recognized formally by the Hamilton community. |
| Kyra Richardson ’21 | The Kellogg Essay Prize The Kellogg Essay Prizes, established by Charles C. Kellogg, Class of 1849, are awarded to a junior, sophomore, and first-year student, each of whom has excelled in English essays. |
| Josephine Rinehart-Jones ’20 | The Edwin Barrett Prize The Edwin Barrett Prize, established by alumni in honor of Professor Barrett, who taught English and theatre at Hamilton from 1950 to 1987, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has made a significant contribution to the College’s theatre program. |
| Jacquelyn Rodriguez ’18 | The Manley F. Allbright Fellowship The Manley F. Allbright Fellowship, established by Mrs. Manley F. Allbright in memory of her husband, a member of the Class of 1903, provides funding for the first year of graduate study in a divinity school. |
| Travis Roeder ’18 | The Norton Prize The Norton Prize, established by Thomas Herbert Norton, Class of 1873, is awarded to the undergraduate who has demonstrated the greatest capacity for research in chemistry. |
| Irina Rojas ’18 | The Adam Gordon Campus Service Award The Adam Gordon Campus Service Awards, established in 1978 in memory of Adam Gordon, Class of 1980, provide cash prizes to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Julia Rosenbaum ’19 | The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship in English, established by former students and others in honor of Professor Wagner, who taught English at Hamilton from 1969 to 1995, is awarded for excellence in the study of literature in English. |
| Joshua Rothstein ’19 | The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarship The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarships, established by Ned Doyle, Class of 1924, are awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, and senior, each of whom has made a significant contribution to the College’s extracurricular activities. |
| Joshua Rothstein ’19 | The Michael Maslyn ’01 Memorial Prize Scholarship Fund The Michael Maslyn ’01 Memorial Prize Scholarship, established by the Class of 2001 in memory of their classmate Michael Maslyn, is awarded at the end of the junior year to that individual who demonstrates exceptional class spirit. |
| Monika Rybak ’18 | The Bristol Fellowship The Bristol Fellowship began in 1996 as part of a gift to Hamilton by William M. Bristol, Jr., Class of 1917. Created by his family, this fellowship encourages Hamilton students to experience the richness of the world by living outside the United States while pursuing a project of deep personal interest. |
| Carter Sanders ’18 | The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad were created by Congress in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. The program enables U.S. students to study, conduct research, pursue independent projects and teach English while benefiting from unique resources in every corner of the world. |
| Jacqueline Schimmel ’18 | The Senior Prize in Communication The Senior Prize in Communication is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in communication. |
| David Sills ’20 | The Nelson Clark Dale, Jr. Prize in Music The Nelson Clark Dale, Jr. Prize in Music was established in memory of Captain Nelson Clark Dale, Jr., USMC, Class of 1942, by his parents and is awarded to a student who has shown exceptional ability in music as a composer, interpreter, or leader, or who has contributed most to the musical life of the College. |
| Jenny Soonthornrangsan ’19 | The Fillius/Drown Prize Scholarship The Milton F. Fillius, Jr./Joseph Drown Prize Scholarship, established by the Joseph Drown Foundation and named in memory of Milton F. Fillius, Jr., Class of 1944, is awarded to a student completing the junior year who has been very successful academically, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities while at Hamilton, and who is likely to make a significant contribution to society in the future. |
| Jenny Soonthornrangsan ’19 | The L. David Hawley Prize Scholarship in Geology The L. David Hawley Prize Scholarship in Geology, established by alumni in honor of Professor Hawley, who taught geology at Hamilton for 25 years, is awarded to an outstanding junior who intends to go on to a career in geology. Consideration is also given to promise as a scientist, breadth of background in the sciences, and general academic standing. |
| Katherine Spano ’18 | The COOP Service Prize The COOP Service Prizes go to seniors who, over the course of their college careers, have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in our local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Noelani Stevenson ’19 | The Karen Williams Theatre Prize The Karen Williams Theatre Prize, established in memory of Karen L. Williams, Class of 1988, is awarded to a member of the junior class who is majoring in theatre and who has demonstrated a generosity of spirit and commitment to theatre activities at Hamilton. |
| Jonathan Stickel ’19 | The James L. Bennett Prize The James L. Bennett Prize, established by Emma M. Bennett Elsing in memory of James L. Bennett, Class of 1871, is awarded to a rising senior who has completed the junior year with distinction. |
| Jonathan Stickel ’19 | The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics, established by John Phillips, Jr., Class of 1969, and John Phillips, Sr. in honor of Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer, are awarded to up to five juniors who have excelled in the study of economics. |
| Devon Stockmayer ’19 | The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prize in Creative Writing The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prize in Creative Writing was established in honor of William Rosenfeld, a member of the faculty from 1969 to 1995, who directed the programs in creative writing at both Kirkland and Hamilton colleges. Two prizes are awarded: one in poetry and one in fiction, with recipients selected by faculty members in the Department of Literature and Creative Writing. The prize provides for the individual publication of a chapbook of the students’ creative writing. |
| Adrian Summers ’19 | The Calvin Leslie Lewis Prize Scholarship in the Dramatic Arts The Calvin Leslie Lewis Prize Scholarship in the Dramatic Arts was established by Elisabeth and Charles G. Mortimer, Jr., Class of 1949, in memory of Mr. Mortimer’s grandfather, Calvin L. Lewis, Class of 1890 and the Upson Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory from 1908 to 1935. It is awarded to students, preferably juniors, who have demonstrated an interest and ability in oral communication in its broadest aspects and?who have actively and successfully participated in programs in the dramatic arts. |
| Wanlin Sun ’18 | The COOP Service Prize The COOP Service Prizes go to seniors who, over the course of their college careers, have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in our local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Sarah Swinson ’20 | The Coleman Burke Prize Scholarship The Coleman Burke Prize Scholarship, established by Coleman Burke, Class of 1934 and former chairman of the Board of Trustees, and his wife, Mary Poston Burke, is awarded to a sophomore who has demonstrated strong academic ability, as well as broad-based extra-curricular involvement and the potential for leadership in the Hamilton community. |
| Majestic Terhune ’21 | The Adam Gordon Poetry Prize for First-Year Students The Adam Gordon Poetry Prize for First-Year Students, established by Walter I. Kass, Class of 1978, in memory of Adam Gordon, Class of 1980, is awarded for the best poem submitted by a member of the first-year class. |
| Maura Torres ’18 | The William Gillespie Prize in Art The William Gillespie Prize in Art, established in memory of William J. Gillespie, Class of 1962, is awarded to a concentrator in art who excels in that subject. |
| Andrew Tulloch ’18 | The Public Policy Prize The Pruyn Essay Prize, made possible by a fund set up in 1863 by former Chancellor John Van Schaick Lansing Pruyn of the University of the State of New York, is awarded to the senior or junior writing the best essay on “The Duties of Educated Young Citizens.” |
| Leah Weaver ’18 | The Underwood Prize in Chemistry The Underwood Prize in Chemistry was established as a fund by George Underwood, Class of 1838, and increased by J. Platt Underwood, Class of 1870. It is awarded to a senior who excels in chemistry. |
| Noah Weissmann ’18 | The Soper Essay Prize The Soper Essay Prize, established by Arthur W. Soper, Class of 1893, is awarded for the best essay written on a subject determined by the department in an economics course above the 400 level. |
| Rebecca Werrell ’18 | The COOP Service Prize The COOP Service Prizes go to seniors who, over the course of their college careers, have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in our local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Rebecca Werrell ’18 | The Constantine Karamanlis Prize in World Politics The Constantine Karamanlis Prize in World Politics, established by Constantine Karamanlis, Class of 1998, and his family, honors the memory of Mr. Karamanlis’ uncle, the former president of Greece, Constantine Karamanlis. The prize is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in world politics. |
| Laura Whitmer ’18 | The George A. Watrous Literary Prize The George A. Watrous Literary Prizes, established by Mrs. Edgar W. Couper in memory of her father, who was an English teacher and scholar, are awarded in poetry, fiction, and criticism, with an additional prize for the winner whose work is considered to be the most promising. |
| Stephen Wisser ’20 | The Leonard E. and Sue J. Kingsley Prize Scholarship The Leonard E. and Sue J. Kingsley Prize Scholarship, established by Leonard E. Kingsley, Class of 1951 and a life trustee of the College, and his wife, Sue, is awarded to members of the sophomore or junior class who have demonstrated the potential for both significant academic achievement and community leadership. |
| Melissa Woodward ’19 | The Curran Prize Scholarship The Curran Prize Scholarship, established by relatives of Colonel Henry H. Curran, Class of 1862, provides a scholarship for a student enrolled in courses in the Classical Languages Department and who has achieved a distinguished record in those courses. |
| Alan Yeh ’18 | The Franklin G. Hamlin Prize in French The Franklin G. Hamlin Prize in French, established by former students in honor of Professor Hamlin, who taught French at Hamilton from 1949 to 1980, is awarded to a senior who has excelled in French and plans to continue its study, or the study of a related field, in graduate school. |
| Emily Yong ’19 | Gilman International Scholarship The Gilman International Scholarship recognizes students participating in nontraditional study-abroad programs. |
| Jesse Yu ’19 | Gilman International Scholarship The Gilman International Scholarship recognizes students participating in nontraditional study-abroad programs. |
| Lanlan Yu ’18 | The Hamilton College Book Award in Russian The Hamilton College Book Award in Russian is given to a student who has excelled in the study of Russian. |
| Sarah Zeiberg ’18 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in theatre. |
| Heqing Zhang ’18 | The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prize in Creative Writing The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prize in Creative Writing was established in honor of William Rosenfeld, a member of the faculty from 1969 to 1995, who directed the programs in creative writing at both Kirkland and Hamilton colleges. Two prizes are awarded: one in poetry and one in fiction, with recipients selected by faculty members in the Department of Literature and Creative Writing. The prize provides for the individual publication of a chapbook of the students’ creative writing. |
| Heqing Zhang ’18 | The Doris M. and Ralph E. Hansmann Poetry Prize The Doris M. and Ralph E. Hansmann Poetry Prize is awarded in honor of Ralph Hansmann, Class of 1940, and his wife, Doris, by the Academy of American Poets. This prize is based upon the results of a competition involving 200 colleges and?universities. |
| Chenchen Zhao ’18 | The Tompkins Prize in Mathematics The Tompkins Prize in Mathematics, established by Hamilton B. Tompkins, Class of?1865, is awarded to two juniors who excel in mathematics. The award is based on an?examination near the close of the junior year, involving three years of work in mathematics. |
| Jaclyn Zingman ’18 | The B.F. Skinner Prize The B.F. Skinner Prize, established in honor of B.F. Skinner, Class of 1926, is awarded to a senior who excels in psychological research. |
| Allison Zuckerman ’18 | The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad The Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study, Research and Teaching Abroad were created by Congress in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. The program enables U.S. students to study, conduct research, pursue independent projects and teach English while benefiting from unique resources in every corner of the world. |
| Allison Zuckerman ’18 | The Wyld Prize in German The Wyld Prize in German, established by Lionel D. Wyld, Class of 1949, in memory of Mary E. and Fred H. Wyld, Sr., is awarded to a junior or senior for excellence in German as evidenced by coursework and an essay. |
