Commencement Honors

Valedictorians

Alicia Lauren Baker
Dustin Avery Brinker

Salutatorian

Lauren Therese Geiger

Summa Cum Laude

Allison Marie Arinaga
Alicia Lauren Baker
Usman M. Baqai
Danny Alberto Bocanumenth
Dustin Avery Brinker
Samantha Nicole Close
Zooey Kennedy Cox
Allison Rebecca Emick
Lauren Therese Geiger
Kelly Leeanna Johnson
Mara Colleen Koren
Maureen Elizabeth Lannon
Marcella Anne Murphy McGill
Elisabeth Marie Myers
Aaron Richard Nelson
Devayu A. Parikh
Kimberly Joan Realbuto
Jordan Ashley Scharaga
Dylan Bryce Stephens
Carter Elliot Timon
Rebeca Lorena Torruella Méndez

Magna Cum Laude

Robin Amelia Alsher
Dylan Thomas Ammons
Emma Marie Anderson
Anthony Joseph Barbine
Mia Leelah Belmont
Zachary Christopher Birch
Kristina Buccellato
Jillian Sage Casarella
John Joseph Cherneskie Jr.
Carolyn Anne Connolly
Katerina Zoe Dee
Chenyu Gao
Bradley Michael Garcia
Carly Anne Gartenberg
Bryn Olivia Griffith
Kai Ayan Hardy
Neomi Haut
Dayna Alexandra Honrychs
Lydia Clare Jerman
Phoebe Rose Keleher
Ann Frances Kopera
Danielle Ashley Kritz
Austin Daniel Kurey
Jill Lawrence
Colleen Leahy
Brian James Leipold
Stephen Raymond Meixner
Sarah Ashley Messina
Mark Alexander Nagy
Jordan Duane Ostrum
Matan Peleg
Jenna Pellegrino
Leighnah Lenora Perkins
Karla Joann Pisarcik
Chase Jordan Renninger
Vanessa Rae Scalora
Ian Mathieu Schillinger-Brokaw
Luke Henry Schlegel
Thomas Scott Steyaert
Samantha Marie Straughn
Vincent Edward Terry
Brian Christopher Thomas
Amy Marie Tirney
Angela Ann Upright

Cum Laude

Kirsten Paige Biehl
Haley Lauren Brush
Billie Barton Buckwalter
Sean Patrick Clark
Morgan Rose Colvin
Ayesha M. Contractor
Erin Monique Farrell
Marisa Rose Ferrari
Austin Perry Feuerman
Zachary Dale Fisher
Olivia Rose Frymark
Allyson Kathleen Getty
Cody William Hergenrother
Thomas Elliot Holt
Samantha Jane Innes
Jillian Marie Janowski
Amanda Carolyn Kane
Jonathan Michael Kishpaugh
Benjamin Hollis Kunrath
Jonathan Brian Livezey
Allison Margaret McGrath
Kevin Samuel Medina
Stephen Peter Mohapp
Justin Tyler Munro
Jonathan Oh
Brendon Thomas O’Shea
Avery Nikolas Perez
Daniel Ming Pineda
Ian Bradford Rand
Rachel Jeanette Raucci
Allison Rose Rohr
Veronica Lynn Sanford
Julia Marie Senkevich
Joshua Tyler Straka
Michelle Louise Thiry
Devin Scott Thompson
Marcus Jonathan Wagner
Tia Rose Wisdo
Yang Yang

Departmental Honors

*Distinguished Honors
**Junior

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Robin Amelia Alsher
Jenna Pellegrino*

Biology
Usman M. Baqai
Dylan Bryce Stephens
Joshua Tyler Straka
Marcus Jonathan Wagner

Business and Economics
Vanessa Rae Scalora

Chemistry
Allison Marie Arinaga

Creative Writing
Mara Colleen Koren

English
Lauren Therese Geiger
Brian Christopher Thomas

French
Michael C. Esposito**

Gender and Women’s Studies
Politics
Kisha Kalpesh Patel

Health and Exercise Physiology
Allyson Kathleen Getty
Avery Nikolas Perez
Tia Rose Wisdo

History
Marcella Anne Murphy McGill

International Relations
Katerina Zoe Dee

Media and Communication Studies
Jordan Ashley Scharaga*

Neuroscience
Dylan Thomas Ammons
Jill Lawrence
Rachel Jeanette Raucci
Samantha Anne White

Philosophy
Anthropology and Sociology
Michelle Louise Thiry

Physics
Jacob Thomas Paul

Psychology
Jillian Sage Casarella
Samantha Marie Straughn

Spanish
Kelly Leeanna Johnson

College Honors

Phi Beta Kappa

Tau of Pennsylvania

Allison Marie Arinaga ’17
Alicia Lauren Baker ’17*
Anthony Joseph Barbine ’17
Danny Alberto Bocanumenth ’17
Dustin Avery Brinker ’17*
Jillian Sage Casarella ’17
Samantha Nicole Close ’17
Carolyn Anne Connolly ’17
Katerina Zoe Dee ’17
Allison Rebecca Emick ’17
Lauren Therese Geiger ’17*
Allyson Kathleen Getty ’17
Thomas Elliot Holt ’17
Kelly Leeanna Johnson ’17
Clara Kiss ’18**
Mara Colleen Koren ’17
Danielle Ashley Kritz ’17
Austin Daniel Kurey ’17
Maureen Elizabeth Lannon ’17
Brian James Leipold ’17
Marcella Anne Murphy McGill ’17
Kevin Samuel Medina ’17
Stephen Peter Mohapp ’17
Mark Alexander Nagy ’17
Jordan Duane Ostrum ’17
Devayu A. Parikh ’17
Jenna Pellegrino ’17
Kimberly Joan Realbuto ’17
Chase Jordan Renninger ’17
Veronica Lynn Sanford ’17
Vanessa Rae Scalora ’17
Jordan Ashley Scharaga ’17
Ian Mathieu Schillinger-Brokaw ’17
Luke Henry Schlegel ’17
Dylan Bryce Stephens ’17
Vincent Edward Terry ’17
Brian Christopher Thomas ’17
Carter Elliot Timon ’17
Rebeca Lorena Torruella Méndez ’17
Angela Ann Upright ’17
Solana Warner ’18**

*Currently Seniors, Elected as Juniors
**Currently Juniors
Members of Phi Beta Kappa are wearing ribbons on their graduation regalia.

Cub and Key

Benjamin Allwein ’18
Jake Robert Banks ’17
Usman M. Baqai ’17
Danny Alberto Bocanumenth ’17
Dustin Avery Brinker ’17
Adam Dykie ’18
Deon Edmond ’18
Michael C. Esposito ’18
Jonathan Gerhartz ’18
Sean Gregory ’17
Albert Hahn ’18
Miles Holtzman ’18
Remi Janicot ’18
Dionis Kergides ’18
Morgan Larese ’18
Christopher Maley ’18
Bryan Martin ’18
Colin McCloskey ’18
Robert McNamara ’18
Stephen Raymond Meixner ’17
Connor Timothy Moriarty ’17
Andrew Murphy ’18
Devayu A. Parikh ’17
Prince Andrew Patterson ’17
Sonny Rimler ’18
Arthur Lee Robinson ’17
Steven Joseph Rodolico ’17
Andrew Sallavanti ’18
Ian Mathieu Schillinger-Brokaw ’17
Luke Henry Schlegel ’17
Elijah Sloat ’18
Dylan Bryce Stephens ’17
Christopher Tan ’18
Thomas Tessitore ’18
Brian Christopher Thomas ’17
Ryan Vega ’18
Marcus Jonathan Wagner ’17

Whitians

Lisa Abraham ’18
Mary Atta-Dakwa ’18
Kathryn Bormann ’18
Helen Brabant-Bleakley ’18
Allison Rebecca Emick ’17
Hannah Engber ’18
Olivia Rose Frymark ’17
Sophia Gamber ’18
Carly Anne Gartenberg ’17
Lauren Therese Geiger ’17
Sarah Gow ’18
Leah Grudberg ’18
Roseangela Hartford ’18
Neomi Haut ’17
Elizabeth Hilt ’18
Kelly Leeanna Johnson ’17
Maureen Elizabeth Lannon ’17
Jill Lawrence ’17
Marcella Anne Murphy McGill ’17
Sinead O’Callaghan ’18
Oluwagbotemi Olafunmiloye ’18
Saloni Parikh ’18
Vanessa Rae Scalora ’17
Julia Marie Senkevich ’17
Anna Grace Shultes ’17
Samantha Marie Straughn ’17
Amy Marie Tirney ’17
Rebeca Lorena Torruella Méndez ’17
Angela Ann Upright ’17
Asuka Watanabe ’18
Rachel Weil ’18

Awards

The ACM Prize for Service and Excellence in Computer Science
Bryan William Bradley ’17
Established in 2006 to recognize excellence in computer science and service to the Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery or to the department.

The American Chemical Society Award
Allison Marie Arinaga ’17
Awarded annually to the student who has made the most significant advance in his or her study of chemistry.

The American Chemical Society Award in Analytical Chemistry
Michael C. Esposito ’18
Awarded to a student displaying an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry. This award is sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society.

The American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry
Michael C. Esposito ’18
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry and who has future plans that include a career in chemistry.

The American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry
Bryn Olivia Griffith ’17
Presented by the Organic Chemistry division of the American Chemical Society to the graduating senior chemistry or biochemistry major who has demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry based on a combination of research, coursework, and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry.

The American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry
Allison Marie Arinaga ’17
Recognizes outstanding achievements by an undergraduate student in physical chemistry.

The American Institute of Chemists Award
Danielle Ashley Kritz ’17
Awarded to the senior chemistry major who has demonstrated potential for advancement in the chemical professions.                                  

The Cyrus E. Beekey Prize
Ann Frances Kopera ’17, Dylan Bryce Stephens ’17
Endowed by Viola Sweigart Beekey ’29 and her son, Cyrus E. Beekey Jr. ’64, and awarded to a senior who has been an outstanding premedical student.

The Dr. Frederick M. Binder Award
Dylan Bryce Stephens ’17
Established to honor the memory of Dr. Frederick M. Binder ’42, whose long and distinguished career exemplified Ursinus College at its very best.  To be awarded to a graduating senior who, in the judgment of the faculty, offers greatest promise of high academic and professional achievement.

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Service Award
Thomas Elliot Holt ’17
Presented to any biochemistry and molecular biology student who has demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm or service to the major.

The Biology Teaching Assistant Award
Sarah Buick ’18, Sara Vukas ’18
Awarded to an outstanding biology laboratory teaching assistant.

The Rachel Blunt Memorial Award
Alexis Victoria Primavera ’17
Established in 2013 by family and friends of Rachel Blunt ’14, this award is given to a senior who exhibits a passion for theater, showing consistent and exemplary contributions to productions in the theater and dance department during his or her time at Ursinus College.

The Boeshore Prize
Phoenixia Alexandria Rene ’17
Presented for excellence in the study of Greek.

Chemistry Laboratory Technique Award
Justin Tyler Munro ’17
Presented to the student chosen for exhibiting the best laboratory technique.

The Compton/Rose Prize
Sean Patrick Clark ’17, Alicia Lauren Baker ’17
Established by Barbara Rose Compton ’69 and Robert L. Compton Jr. ’68 in honor of their parents, Mrs. Eileen K. Rose and Mr. and  Mrs. Robert L. Compton Sr., and in memory of the late Wilbur B. Rose. Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in business and economics.

The CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award
Kailyn Cohen ’20
Awarded annually, by the Chemical Rubber Company Press, to the freshman achieving the highest academic average in chemistry.

The Alfred L. Creager ’33 Prize
Courtney Duchene ’19
Established by Ray Hamilton ’57 and awarded annually to the student who contributes the best work, either fiction or nonfiction, to a campus publication.

The Cub and Key Prize
Domenico Mazzeo ’20, Luke Meaney ’20,
Maximilian Stout ’20, Gabriel Tenaglia ’20, Richard Wike ’20
Awarded annually to the male student who at the end of the first term has the highest scholastic standing.

The J. Douglas Davis ’41 Prize
Gwendolyn Franklin ’18
Established by Ray Hamilton ’57, the income to be awarded annually to an outstanding student in history.

The Louis A. DeCatur Prize
Lauren Therese Geiger ’17
Established in 2000 by faculty colleagues and former students to honor professor Louis Aubrey DeCatur’s 30-year teaching career at Ursinus, and awarded to an outstanding English major for excellence in the study of language and literature.

The George Ditter Prize
Zachary Evan Tharp ’17
Awarded each year to the graduating senior whose work in history and political science promises most to the perpetuation of democratic self-government.  The prize was established by J. William Ditter in memory of his father and is continued through the generosity of J. William Ditter Jr. ’43.

The Geoffrey Dolman Prize in Creative Writing
Anne Katherine Rus ’17
Created in 1996 in memory of Geoffrey Dolman, the prize to be awarded to a student who demonstrates proficiency in creative writing.

The Duttera Prize
Sophie Win Snapp ’17
Contributed by Mrs. Amos Duttera, and awarded yearly to the students attaining the highest standing in the study of church history.

The Ehret Prize
Lisa Nicole Grous ’17, Aliki Demetra Torrence ’17,
Derek James Arnold ’17, William Renwick Benn ’17
Established by bequest of the Reverend Harry J. Ehret 1900 in memory of his son, Robley W. Ehret ’39, and awarded each year to a student who has excelled in athletics.

The Excellence in Dance Award
Keturah Jane Sutton ’17
Awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to the dance program in the areas of scholarship, research and/or performance.

The Faculty Prize for a Promising Sophomore in Computer Science
Elena Ngo ’19, Serena Schaefer ’19
Established in 2006 by the faculty of the department of mathematics and computer science, and awarded to a promising sophomore in computer science.

The Faculty Prize for a Promising Sophomore in Mathematics
Yuqing Liu ’19
Established in 2006 by the faculty of the department of mathematics and computer science, and awarded to a promising sophomore in mathematics.

The Faculty Prize for an Outstanding Student Pursuing Teacher Certification in Mathematics
Thomas Edward Carey Jr. ’17
Established in 2006 by the faculty of the department of mathematics and computer science, and awarded to an outstanding student pursuing teacher certification in mathematics.

The Faculty Prize in Biology
Omar Elghawy ’19, Ashley Nguyen ’18,
Abigial O’Keefe ’18, Marcus Jonathan Wagner ’17
Awarded to an outstanding biology or biochemistry and molecular biology major in each class.

The Faculty Prize in Computer Science
Josh Williams ’18
Established in 1989 by the faculty of the department of mathematics and computer science, and awarded to an outstanding computer science student.

The Faculty Prize in Mathematics
Yang Yang ’17
Established in 1989 by the faculty of the department of mathematics and computer science, and awarded to an outstanding mathematics student.

The Professor George C. Fago Prize
Kai Ayan Hardy ’17
Endowed by George Bause ’77, to be awarded to a graduating psychology major who has excellent scholarship in psychology and acceptance to a graduate school of social work, criminology or criminal justice.

The Philip H. Fogel Memorial Prize
Franqui-Ann Jessica Raffaele ’17
Endowed by Mrs. Edwin J. Fogel in memory of her son and awarded each year to the member of the senior class who has done the best work in Religious Studies.

The French Award
Dustin Avery Brinker ’17, Jenna Pellegrino ’17
Established in 1976 by Dr. Albert L. Reiner, former chairman of the department of romance languages, to honor an outstanding student in French.

The Sumner and Mary French Prize in Music
Krystina Johanna Bayer ’17
Established in 2010 by music professor John French in memory of his parents and awarded annually to the senior who has made the most significant contribution to the music program, as determined by the faculty of the department.

The German Award
Lauren Therese Geiger ’17, Austin Daniel Kurey ’17
Given by the modern languages department to honor an outstanding student in German.

The Thomas P. and Frances T. Glassmoyer Scholastic Award
Alicia Lauren Baker ’17, Dustin Avery Brinker ’17
Endowed in 1980 by Thomas P. Glassmoyer ’36 and Frances Thierolf Glassmoyer ’40, and awarded annually to the member of the graduating class with the highest scholastic average for four years at Ursinus.

The Olive Sargeant Hamm Award
Erin Monique Farrell ’17
Established in 1988 by Olive S. Hamm, class of 1929, the first recipient of the “All Around Award” for the senior woman who exemplifies “the best in college life—athletically, socially and scholastically.”

The Robin Blood Harris ’56 Memorial Prize
Kelly Leeanna Johnson ’17
Established by her family and friends for the senior woman who exemplifies those outstanding qualities of leadership and scholarship that characterized Robin’s association with Ursinus.

Health and Exercise Physiology Outstanding Young Professional
Allison Rebecca Emick ’17
Awarded to a health and exercise physiology major who has actively engaged in service and leadership within the department.

Health and Exercise Physiology Scholar Award
Samantha Nicole Close ’17
Awarded to a health and exercise physiology major who has earned the highest overall cumulative GPA at Ursinus College.

The Heller Prize in American History
Marcella Anne Murphy McGill ’17, Liam Griffin ’18,
Jonathan Michael Kishpaugh ’17, Gwendolyn Franklin ’18,
Bridget Nicole Winters ’17, Megan Koeller ’19, Chloe Sheraden ’19
This prize was established by Flloyd E. Heller Jr. ’33 in his will as a memorial to his father, Flloyd E. Heller Sr., his wife, Mary Francis Heller, and himself. The prize shall be awarded in his/her senior years to the student who has achieved outstanding grades and accomplishment in the field of American history.

The Heller Prize in English Literature
Zooey Kennedy Cox ’17, Mara Colleen Koren ’17, Luke Henry Schlegel ’17, Brian James Leipold ’17, Brian Christopher Thomas ’17
This prize was established by Flloyd E. Heller Jr. ’33 in his will as a memorial to his father, Flloyd E. Heller Sr., his wife, Mary Francis Heller, and himself. The prize shall be awarded in his/her senior years to the student who has achieved outstanding grades and accomplishment in the field of English literature.

The Heller Prize in Politics
Danny Alberto Bocanumenth ’17
This prize was established by Flloyd E. Heller Jr. ’33 in his will as a memorial to his father, Flloyd E. Heller Sr., his wife, Mary Francis Heller, and himself. The prize shall be awarded in his/her senior years to the student who has achieved outstanding grades and accomplishment in the field of government and politics and political science.

The C. Dallett Hemphill Prize
Jonathan Michael Kishpaugh ’17
Endowed by family, colleagues and friends in memory of C. Dallett Hemphill (Ursinus faculty 1987-2015) and awarded annually for the best research paper in American or women’s history.

The Horioka Latin Prize
Madelyn Elizabeth Ella Franklin ’17
Established in 1993 by Margaret A. Horioka ’77 and awarded to a graduating senior who has excelled in Latin.

The Japanese Award
Mark Alexander Nagy ’17
Given by the modern languages department to honor an outstanding student in Japanese.

The Ronald C. Kichline Prize
Amber Nichole Steigerwalt ’17, Jillian Sage Casarella ’17,
Alexander David Kramer ’17, Matthew Stephen Cioeta ’17
Awarded annually to a senior who has excelled in athletics.

The Lawrence Lange Award
Vincent Edward Terry ’17
Established in honor of Jan Lawrence Lange, Dean of Continuing Education and Associate Dean of the College (1995-2003), upon her retirement in January 2003. This award is presented annually by the faculty of the education department to the graduating senior who best exemplifies outstanding work in the field of education and is committed to nurturing the lifelong learning of others through a career in teaching.

The Laughlin Award
Katherine M. O’Shea ’17
Endowed by Henry P. Laughlin, M.D. ’38, and his wife, M. Page Durkee Laughlin, for the student who has made outstanding contributions to his or her class and to the college.

The William L. Lettinger Chemistry Award
Allison Marie Arinaga ’17
Endowed by his wife, Sharon B. Lettinger ’66, in memory of William L. Lettinger ’65, and awarded annually to a member of the senior class who has demonstrated promise for graduate studies in the field of chemistry.

The MAA Prize for Service and Excellence in Mathematics
Berett Babrich ’18
Established in 2006 to recognize excellence in mathematics and service to the Student Chapter of the Mathematical Association of America or to the department.

The Elizabeth Rockefeller McCain Memorial Prize
Courtney Duchene ’19, Sophie Gioffre ’19
Endowed by the late George Nox McCain and awarded annually to the student who at the end of the sophomore year has shown the greatest ability in the use of the English language as evidenced by work in composition and literature.

The Barbara Olmo McInnis 1957 Prize
Marisa Rose Ferrari ’17
Established by Ray Hamilton ’57, the income to be awarded annually to an outstanding student in teacher education.

The Linda L. McIntyre Award
Clara Baker ’19
Established in honor of Linda L. McIntyre ’68 and presented to a sophomore woman who demonstrates initiative in financing her education, proficiency and perseverance in intercollegiate athletics, and a cooperative and unselfish attitude in women’s sports.

The Joseph H. Melrose Jr. Prize
Bridget Nicole Winters ’17
The Joseph H. Melrose Jr. Prize shall be awarded to the graduating senior who, in the judgment of the faculty, has demonstrated a strong intellectual curiosity, concern for overlooked and underdeveloped areas, a global perspective and a sense of adventure.

The Professor Eugene H. Miller Prize
Brian Christopher Thomas ’17
Endowed by the Honorable Hermann Frederick Eilts ’43 and awarded annually for the best essay on a subject in political science.

The Jessie Ashworth Miller Prize
Carter Elliot Timon ’17
Established by Ray Hamilton ’57, the income to be awarded annually to an outstanding student of anthropology and sociology.

The Wayne F. Millward ’57 Memorial Prize
Anna Wallis Rudman ’17
For excellence in the theater program, established in 1988 by Ray Hamilton ’57, the income to be awarded annually to the student who contributes the most to Ursinus’s theater program.

The Mary Onopchenko ’85 Memorial Prize
Kisha Kalpesh Patel ’17
Established in loving memory of Mary by her family and friends, to be awarded to an outstanding senior who plans a career in law.

The Outstanding Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student Award
Jenna Pellegrino ’17
Presented to a graduating biochemistry and molecular biology major who has demonstrated outstanding qualities as determined by the biochemistry and molecular biology faculty.

The Outstanding Research Student in Biology Award
Usman M. Baqai ’17, Joshua Tyler Straka ’17
Awarded to an outstanding research student in biological science.

The Paisley Prize
Lloyd Wilson ’18
Awarded for the best dissertation by a member of the senior class on an assigned topic involving the thoughtful application of the principles of Christianity to the problems of practical life.

The Parsons Prize
Skyler Gailing ’18
Awarded annually to an outstanding student of American history. This prize was established by Ray Hamilton ’57, in memory of William T. Parsons ’47, professor of history.

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Prize
Kirsten Paige Biehl ’17
Presented to the outstanding senior in accounting.

The Peters Prize
Dylan Bryce Stephens ’17
Awarded annually for excellence in the study of the Bible.

The Margot and Richard P. Richter Prize
T. Michael Heimbaugh ’17
Established in 2003 by faculty members and friends in celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of the college’s 10th president and his spouse, to be awarded to a student who demonstrates excellence in both English and music.

The Andrew Rifkin Prize
Valerie Osborne ’18
Established through a bequest from Andrew R. Rifkin ’74, the Andrew Rifkin Prize recognizes students or alumni selected for the best investigative article, either published or unpublished.

The Frank K. Rifkin Prize
Brian Christopher Thomas ’17
Established through a bequest from Andrew R. Rifkin ’74, the Frank K. Rifkin Prize recognizes students or alumni selected for the best point of view in an editorial or editorials, either published or unpublished.

The Robert Rifkin Prize
Samuel Pope ’19
Established through a bequest from Andrew R. Rifkin ’74, the Robert Rifkin Prize recognizes students or alumni selected for the best original music composition, either published or unpublished.

The Miriam and Irving N. Rosenthal Memorial Award
Xinyue (Luna) Kang ’18
Established in 1989 by the gift of professor William E. Rosenthal to commemorate in perpetuity his beloved parents, who instilled in him a sense of the intrinsic value of lifelong learning. To be awarded to a female rising senior who has clearly demonstrated an interest in pursuing graduate study in the mathematical sciences.

The Senior Alumni Award
Madelyn Elizabeth Ella Franklin ’17, Brian Christopher Thomas ’17
This award recognizes two graduating seniors who show promise of making significant contributions to their careers, their community and/or Ursinus College. One award is presented to a female and one is presented to a male.

The Spanish Award
Kelly Leeanna Johnson ’17
Given by the modern languages department to honor an outstanding student in Spanish.

The Professor Evan S. Snyder Prize
Veronica Lynn Sanford ’17
Endowed by George Bause ’77 to be awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellent scholarship in physics.

The Robert Trucksess Prize
Karla Joann Pisarcik ’17
Established by Robert Trucksess 1919 and awarded annually to a student in the senior class who plans to study law and who shows unusual promise.

The Teresa L. Urban Leadership Award
Robert Stanely Rein ’17
Awarded annually by the USGA to a senior in recognition for outstanding leadership.

The Ursinus College Chemistry Department Award in Organic Chemistry
Julia Dorsheimer ’19
Presented annually to the student who has done exemplary work in both semesters of organic chemistry.

The Sidney L. Wagman Prize
Prince Andrew Patterson ’17, Maureen Elizabeth Lannon ’17
Awarded annually in memory of Dr. Sidney Louis Wagman ’51 to an outstanding and deserving student who has demonstrated loyalty to high ideals. The fund was established by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wagman, and his brother, Dr. Sheldon P. Wagman ’59.

The Professor Elizabeth B. White Award
Marcella Anne Murphy McGill ’17
Endowed by the Honorable Hermann Frederick Eilts ’43 and awarded annually for the best essay on a subject in history.

The John Moore Wickersham Phi Beta Kappa Sophomore Book Award
Sarah DeFelice ’19, Omar Elghawy ’19, Serena Schaefer ’19, Vincent Sergi ’19,  Bernard Steyaert ’19, Taylor Wilson ’19
Awarded annually to the sophomore with the leading grade point average and diversity of interests that represent the tenets of election to Phi Beta Kappa.

The William B. Williamson Prize in Philosophy
Michelle Louise Thiry ’17
Established in 1989 in honor of William B. Williamson, professor of philosophy and chairman of the department of philosophy and religion from 1968 to 1988. Awarded annually to the student who best exemplifies the Socratic spirit of inquiry in both oral and written expressions on issues which demand human attention and solution.