2026 Award Recipients
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Shelby R. Agyeman ’29 | The Grant ’21 and Silas ’52 Keehn Prize Scholarship The Grant ’21 and Silas ’52 Keehn Prize Scholarship honors the memory of Grant Keehn, Class of 1921, a distinguished businessman and former chairman of the Board of Trustees, and his son Silas Keehn, Class of 1952, a trustee of the College. It is awarded after the first year to students who have demonstrated notably strong characteristics of leadership and who are in good academic standing. |
| Lucas A. Andia ’28 | The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarship The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarships, established by Ned Doyle, Class of 1924, is awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, and senior, each of whom has made a significant contribution to the College’s extracurricular activities. |
| Jelena M. Banks ’27 | The Woman of Color Prize The Woman of Color Prize, awarded to a student who has completed their junior year, was established in 1995 to recognize students who display leadership with intent, and serve as strong positive community role models that openly enrich the experience of women of color on campus. |
| Chayti Biswas ’27 | The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarship The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarships, established by Ned Doyle, Class of 1924, is awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, and senior, each of whom has made a significant contribution to the College’s extracurricular activities. |
| Lily E. Bridgers ’29 | The CRC Press - First-Year Prize in Chemistry The CRC Press - First-Year Prize in Chemistry, donated by CRC Press, is awarded to a rising sophomore who has demonstrated excellence in chemistry. |
| Lily E. Bridgers ’29 | The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarship The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarships are awarded to approximately 10 students at the end of their first year in recognition of academic achievement, character, and leadership. The prize scholarships continue through the senior year, provided the recipients continue to fulfill the requirements. |
| Abigail J. Bundy ’27 | The Marcel Moraud Memorial Prize Scholarship The Marcel Moraud Memorial Prize Scholarship, established by family and friends in memory of Professor Moraud, who taught French at Hamilton from 1951 to 1982, is awarded to the senior majoring in French and returning from the Junior Year in France Program who demonstrates academic excellence, strength of character, and a sense of humor. |
| Nina S. Byrne ’29 | The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarship The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarships are awarded to approximately 10 students at the end of their first year in recognition of academic achievement, character, and leadership. The prize scholarships continue through the senior year, provided the recipients continue to fulfill the requirements. |
| Zo Clarke ’27 | The Chauncey S. Truax Prize Scholarship in Greek The Chauncey S. Truax Prize Scholarship in Greek is awarded to the senior who has stood highest in the study of Greek for the first three years with an average grade of no less than 85. Preference is given to candidates who entered Hamilton as first-year students with credit in Greek. |
| Benjamin P. Cooper ’28 | The Benjamin Walworth Arnold Prize Scholarship The Benjamin Walworth Arnold Prize Scholarship, established by Mrs. Benjamin Walworth Arnold in memory of her husband, provides three prize scholarships. One is awarded annually to a member of the sophomore, junior, and senior class who, in the preceding year, has achieved the best record in college coursework. |
| Jarren L. Cotter ’29 | The Class of 1990 Educational Aid Award The Class of 1990 Educational Aid Award was established by the Class of 1990 on the occasion of its 25th Reunion. It is awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, or senior who has demonstrated financial need and strong academic performance. |
| Christine A. Dreitzler ’27 | The Arthur W. Soper Prize Scholarship in Latin The Arthur W. Soper Prize Scholarship in Latin is awarded to the senior who has attained the highest grade in Latin during the junior year. |
| Owen J. Fellows ’29 | The Dwight N. Lindley Prize The Dwight N. Lindley Prize, established in memory of Dwight N. Lindley, Class of 1942 and professor of English at Hamilton from 1952 to 1986, is awarded to the student who writes the best essay in a First-Year Course. |
| Evan S. Fernando ’29 | The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarship The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarships are awarded to approximately 10 students at the end of their first year in recognition of academic achievement, character, and leadership. The prize scholarships continue through the senior year, provided the recipients continue to fulfill the requirements. |
| Evan S. Fernando ’29 | 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 trustee of the College, and his wife, Sue, is awarded to members of the sophomore or junior class who have demonstrated leadership potential and academic achievement. |
| Samantha G. Flaherty ’27 | The Willard Bostwick Marsh Prize Scholarship The Willard Bostwick Marsh Prize Scholarship, established in memory of Willard Bostwick Marsh, Class of 1812, is awarded to a member of the junior class who has established a distinguished academic record and shown qualities of leadership. |
| Theodore Gercken ’27 | The Dr. Edward Fitch Prize in Latin The Dr. Edward Fitch Prize in Latin, established by an anonymous donor, is awarded to the student who has attained the best record in Latin coursework during the year. |
| Josue D. Giron Morataya ’29 | The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarship The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarships are awarded to approximately 10 students at the end of their first year in recognition of academic achievement, character, and leadership. The prize scholarships continue through the senior year, provided the recipients continue to fulfill the requirements. |
| August B. Golub ’29 | The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarship The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarships are awarded to approximately 10 students at the end of their first year in recognition of academic achievement, character, and leadership. The prize scholarships continue through the senior year, provided the recipients continue to fulfill the requirements. |
| Sebastian A. Hamming ’28 | The Robert A. Bankert, Jr. Prize Scholarship The Robert A. Bankert, Jr. Prize Scholarship, established by Robert A. Bankert, Class of 1943, in memory of his son, Robert A. Bankert, Jr., Class of 1970, is awarded to a rising junior who has demonstrated leadership and academic excellence. |
| Connor L. Havelka ’28 | The Winslow Prize in Greek The Winslow Prize in Greek, established by William Copley Winslow, Class of 1862, is awarded to the student who has attained the highest grade in Greek coursework. |
| Carter E. Higgins ’27 | The Captain Gerald FitzGerald Dale Senior Scholarship The Captain Gerald FitzGerald Dale Senior Scholarship, created in memory of Captain Gerald FitzGerald Dale, is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated exceptional character, scholastic ability, and leadership. |
| Erica C. Hills ’28 | The Alfred J. and A. Barrett Seaman Prizes in Writing The Alfred J. and A. Barrett Seaman Prizes in Writing are awarded for excellence in writing in any department or discipline across the College. |
| Bakir Husremovic ’26 | The Southworth Prize in Physics The Southworth Prize in Physics, established by Tertius D. Southworth, Class of 1827, is awarded to the student who has achieved the highest standing in physics. |
| Soren F. Jacobson ’28 | 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, is awarded to a rising junior or senior who has demonstrated scholastic achievement and exemplary service to the College community. |
| Kanterba Keita ’29 | The Vrooman Prize Scholarship The Vrooman Prize Scholarship, established by John W. Vrooman, is awarded to an entering or rising student who shows great promise of intellectual achievement and strong moral character. |
| Ashkan Khilwatgar ’28 | The Alfred J. and A. Barrett Seaman Prizes in Writing The Alfred J. and A. Barrett Seaman Prizes in Writing are awarded for excellence in writing in any department or discipline across the College. |
| Jubilee Kim ’28 | The Ann Miller Harden Prize Scholarship The Ann Miller Harden Prize Scholarship, established by Thomas C. Harden, Class of 1966, in memory of his mother, is awarded to a rising sophomore who has demonstrated high academic achievement. |
| Anabelle F. Krawitz ’28 | The Winslow Prize in Romance Languages (Hispanic Studies) The Winslow Prize in Romance Languages (Hispanic Studies) is awarded to the student who has attained the highest standing in Hispanic Studies coursework. |
| Reilly H. Loughman ’27 | The Leo Mackta Prize in Physics The Leo Mackta Prize in Physics, established by Dr. Leo Mackta, Class of 1934, is awarded to a student who demonstrates outstanding ability in physics. |
| Chiara M. Mosca ’28 | The Willard Bostwick Marsh Prize Scholarship The Willard Bostwick Marsh Prize Scholarship, established in memory of Willard Bostwick Marsh, Class of 1812, is awarded to a member of the junior class who has established a distinguished academic record and shown qualities of leadership. |
| Elizabeth M. Murillo ’29 | The Winslow Prize in Latin The Winslow Prize in Latin, established by William Copley Winslow, Class of 1862, is awarded to the student who has attained the highest grade in Latin coursework. |
| Emanuella M. Nicholas ’28 | The Lawrence Yourtee Prize Scholarship The Lawrence Yourtee Prize Scholarship, established in honor of Professor Lawrence Yourtee, is awarded to a rising junior who has demonstrated academic excellence in chemistry. |
| Lilly C. Page ’29 | The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarship The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarships are awarded to approximately 10 students at the end of their first year in recognition of academic achievement, character, and leadership. The prize scholarships continue through the senior year, provided the recipients continue to fulfill the requirements. |
| Demetrios J. Passalaris ’29 | The CRC Press - First-Year Prize in Chemistry The CRC Press - First-Year Prize in Chemistry, donated by CRC Press, is awarded to a rising sophomore who has demonstrated excellence in chemistry. |
| Demetrios J. Passalaris ’29 | The Benjamin Walworth Arnold Prize Scholarship The Benjamin Walworth Arnold Prize Scholarship, established by Mrs. Benjamin Walworth Arnold in memory of her husband, provides three prize scholarships. One is awarded annually to a member of the sophomore, junior, and senior class who, in the preceding year, has achieved the best record in college coursework. |
| Demetrios J. Passalaris ’29 | The Brockway Prize The Brockway Prize, established by A. Norton Brockway, Class of 1857, is awarded to the member of the first-year class who has maintained the highest academic standing during the first year. |
| Annabel P. Pearson ’27 | The Benjamin Walworth Arnold Prize Scholarship The Benjamin Walworth Arnold Prize Scholarship, established by Mrs. Benjamin Walworth Arnold in memory of her husband, provides three prize scholarships. One is awarded annually to a member of the sophomore, junior, and senior class who, in the preceding year, has achieved the best record in college coursework. |
| Annabel P. Pearson ’27 | The Winslow Prize in Romance Languages (French) The Winslow Prize in Romance Languages (French) is awarded to the student who has attained the highest standing in French coursework. |
| Jackson A. Raleigh ’28 | The Donald A. Hamilton Prize Scholarship The Donald A. Hamilton Prize Scholarship, established in memory of Donald A. Hamilton, Class of 1924, is awarded to a rising junior who has demonstrated high academic achievement and leadership. |
| Garrett C. Rhoads ’27 | The Rusty Smith Memorial Teaching Prize in Computer Science The Rusty Smith Memorial Teaching Prize in Computer Science, established in memory of Rusty Smith, is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in computer science and served as an exceptional teaching assistant. |
| Adam M. Richter ’28 | The Oren Root, Jr. Prize Scholarships The Oren Root, Jr. Prize Scholarships, established in honor of Professor Oren Root, Jr., Class of 1856, are awarded to two students who have shown outstanding ability in mathematics. |
| Alice H. Riley ’27 | The Nelson Clark Dale, Jr. Prize in Music The Nelson Clark Dale, Jr. Prize in Music, established in memory of Nelson Clark Dale, Jr., Class of 1941, is awarded to a student who has shown exceptional musical performance or composition talent. |
| Geovana N. Santos ’29 | The Class of 1990 Educational Aid Award The Class of 1990 Educational Aid Award was established by the Class of 1990 on the occasion of its 25th Reunion. It is awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, or senior who has demonstrated financial need and strong academic performance. |
| Amanda C. Scholz ’27 | The Duell German Prize Scholarship The Duell German Prize Scholarship, established by Germanus H. Duell, is awarded to a student who has attained the highest standing in German coursework. |
| Mia S. Semioli ’29 | The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarship The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarships are awarded to approximately 10 students at the end of their first year in recognition of academic achievement, character, and leadership. The prize scholarships continue through the senior year, provided the recipients continue to fulfill the requirements. |
| Caroline G. Shirley ’28 | The Alfred J. and A. Barrett Seaman Prizes in Writing The Alfred J. and A. Barrett Seaman Prizes in Writing are awarded for excellence in writing in any department or discipline across the College. |
| Caroline G. Shirley ’28 | The Hutton Essay Prize The Hutton Essay Prize, established by the Rev. Dr. William R. Hutton, is awarded to the student who submits the best essay on an assigned historical or literary topic. |
| Angel Sonnier ’27 | The Linda Aqua Strobel Memorial Teaching Prize in Mathematics The Linda Aqua Strobel Memorial Teaching Prize in Mathematics, established in memory of Linda Aqua Strobel, Class of 1990, is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in mathematics instruction or tutoring. |
| Thomas J. Takis ’26 | The Southworth Prize in Physics The Southworth Prize in Physics, established by Tertius D. Southworth, Class of 1827, is awarded to the student who has achieved the highest standing in physics. |
| Connor A. Thue ’29 | The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarship The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarships are awarded to approximately 10 students at the end of their first year in recognition of academic achievement, character, and leadership. The prize scholarships continue through the senior year, provided the recipients continue to fulfill the requirements. |
| Leonardo A. Velez, Jr. ’28 | The Alfred J. and A. Barrett Seaman Prizes in Writing The Alfred J. and A. Barrett Seaman Prizes in Writing are awarded for excellence in writing in any department or discipline across the College. |
| Anne W. Vogelmann ’28 | 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 trustee of the College, and his wife, Sue, is awarded to members of the sophomore or junior class who have demonstrated leadership potential and academic achievement. |
| Yunwen Wang ’27 | The Edward Huntington Memorial Mathematical Prize Scholarship The Edward Huntington Memorial Mathematical Prize Scholarship, established in memory of Edward Huntington, Class of 1884, is awarded to the junior majoring in mathematics who has achieved the highest mathematical standing. |
| Yunwen Wang ’27 | The Linda Aqua Strobel Memorial Teaching Prize in Mathematics The Linda Aqua Strobel Memorial Teaching Prize in Mathematics, established in memory of Linda Aqua Strobel, Class of 1990, is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in mathematics instruction or tutoring. |
| Heidi B. White ’29 | The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarship The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarships are awarded to approximately 10 students at the end of their first year in recognition of academic achievement, character, and leadership. The prize scholarships continue through the senior year, provided the recipients continue to fulfill the requirements. |
| Clifford Yen ’27 | The Southworth Prize in Physics The Southworth Prize in Physics, established by Tertius D. Southworth, Class of 1827, is awarded to the student who has achieved the highest standing in physics. |
| Fiona Ying ’29 | The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarship The Charles A. Dana Prize Scholarships are awarded to approximately 10 students at the end of their first year in recognition of academic achievement, character, and leadership. The prize scholarships continue through the senior year, provided the recipients continue to fulfill the requirements. |
| Fiona Ying ’29 | The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarship The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarships, established by Ned Doyle, Class of 1924, is awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, and senior, each of whom has made a significant contribution to the College’s extracurricular activities. |
| Jiaqi Zhang ’28 | The Oren Root, Jr. Prize Scholarships The Oren Root, Jr. Prize Scholarships, established in honor of Professor Oren Root, Jr., Class of 1856, are awarded to two students who have shown outstanding ability in mathematics. |
