2025 Award Recipients
| Recipient | Prize |
|---|---|
| Anika Amann ’27 | The Rose B. Tager Prize The Rose by Tager Prize is awarded to the students writing the best short story, as determined via a competitive process. You have won first place. |
| Lara Barreira ’25 | 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. |
| Lorenzo (Enzo) Battaglia ’26 | 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. You wrote the second-best essay. |
| Emily Bennett ’25 | The Holbrook Prize in Biology The Holbrook Prize in Biology was established by David A. Holbrook, Class of 1844, provides a prize for a senior having the best record in six courses in biology. |
| Emily Bennett ’25 | The Mary McMaster Hallock Prize in Science The Mary McMaster Hallock Prize in Science was established by Andrew C. Hallock, Class of 1938, in memory of his wife. It is awarded to a senior who has been admitted to medical school and who, in the judgment of the Health Professions Advisory Committee, has demonstrated excellence in coursework in science. |
| Amirthavarshini Bharathan ’25 | The Senior Prize in Neuroscience The Senior Prize in Neuroscience is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in neuroscience. |
| Virginia Biondi ’27 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages, established by Milton P. Kayle, Class of 1943 and a former Trustee of the College, in memory of his father-in-law, H. Samuel Slater, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year has excelled in the study of a romance language. You have been awarded the prize in Hispanic Studies. |
| Dana Blatte ’26 | 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 members of the junior class who have distinguished themselves in creative writing. |
| Henry Boehm ’25 | The Putnam Prize in American History The Putnam Prize in American History was established by a gift from Dr. Frederick W. Putnam of Binghamton, New York, and was supplemented by a friend of the College. The gift provides a money prize for books for the senior having the second-most distinguished record in at least four courses in American history. |
| Christophe Boivin ’25 | The Norton Prize The Norton Prize, established by Thomas Herbert Norton, Ph.D., Sc.D., Class of 1873, is awarded to the undergraduate who has demonstrated the greatest capacity for research in chemistry. |
| Jasmine Bonilla ’28 | The Frederick Edmund Alexis Bush Award The Frederick Edmund Alexis Bush Award is awarded each year to a member of the Student Government Alliance who is a great leader, a devoted representative of his or her class, and a hard worker; an individual who follows through and ensures greatness. A plaque is awarded in your name to acknowledge your achievements while working with the Senior Class. The plaque will be sent to you via campus mail. |
| Grant Bowley ’25 | The Soper Essay Prize The Soper Essay Prize, established by Arthur W. Soper, Class of 1893, is awarded for the most worthy essay written on a subject determined by the department in an economics course above the 400 level. |
| Gabrielle Brihn ’26 | 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. |
| Amanda Browne ’25 | The Norton Prize The Norton Prize, established by Thomas Herbert Norton, Ph.D., Sc.D., Class of 1873, is awarded to the undergraduate who has demonstrated the greatest capacity for research in chemistry. |
| Taylor Bartels ’25 | The Norton Prize The Norton Prize, established by Thomas Herbert Norton, Ph.D., Sc.D., Class of 1873, is awarded to the undergraduate who has demonstrated the greatest capacity for research in chemistry. |
| Dylan Buckser ’27 | 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 competition involving 200 colleges and universities. The value of the prize award is $100. Please provide Literature & Creative Writing's to AOA, Carolyn Mascaro (cmascaro@hamilton.edu) with your summer address so the Academy of American Poets can send you your award. |
| Rachel Budd ’25 | 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. You have been awarded the prize for criticism. |
| Joseph Cairns ’25 | 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 course work and an essay. |
| Norma Callejas ’26 | The Michael Maslyn ‘01 Memorial Prize Scholarship Fund The Michael Maslyn ‘01 Memorial Prize Scholarship, established by the Class of 2001 through their Senior Class Gift in memory of their classmate Michael Maslyn, is awarded at the end of the junior year to that individual who demonstrates exceptional class spirit. |
| William Campbell ’27 | 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. |
| Megan Case ’25 | The Holbrook Prize in Biology The Holbrook Prize in Biology was established by David A. Holbrook, Class of 1844, provides a prize for a senior having the best record in six courses in biology. |
| Caroline Chapman ’25 | 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. |
| Jason Chen ’28 | The McKinney Speaking Prize The McKinney Speaking Prizes, established by Charles McKinney, are awarded to four students, one in each class, who has been determined the best speakers in competition. |
| Ao (Frank) Cheng ’25 | 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. |
| Ao Cheng ’25 | The Senior Prize in Economics This prize is awarded annually to a senior who, in the opinion of the Department, is the outstanding concentrator in economics. |
| Ao (Frank) Cheng ’25 | 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 made upon the basis of an examination near the close of the junior year, involving three years of work in mathematics. |
| Nathan Cohen ’25 | The Public Policy Prize The Public Policy Prize, established by a friend of the College, is awarded to the senior with the best record in the Public Policy Program and in the Public Policy Seminar. |
| Sara Conti ’27 | 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. |
| Asha Cook ’25 | The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prize in Creative Writing (Poetry) 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. You have won the prize for poetry. |
| Shraddha Datta ’25 | 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 Government Alliance, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Mac Donovan ’26 | 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. |
| Heather Doyle ’25 | The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in environmental studies. |
| Sierra Ducharme ’28 | 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. You have been awarded the prize of the Class of 2028. |
| Deanna Durben ’25 | The B.F. Skinner Prize The B.F. Skinner Prize was established by Lawrence Gulick, in honor of B.F. Skinner, Class of 1926, is awarded to a senior who excels in psychological research. |
| Deanna Durben ’25 | The Clark Prize The Clark Prize was established by Aaron Clark in the middle of the l9th century and was increased by Henry A. Clark of the Class of l838. It is awarded each year to a senior who is judged to be the best speaker in the annual Clark Oratorical Contest. |
| Deanna Durben ’25 | The David J. Gray Senior Prize in Sociology The David J. Gray Senior Prize in Sociology is awarded annually to a senior concentrator in honor and memory of Professor Gray, the first chair of the Sociology Department. |
| Deanna Durben ’25 | The Jonathan Marder Prize The Jonathan Marder Prize was established by gifts made in memory of Jonathan Mitchell Marder, a member of the Class of 1976 is awarded to a senior who excels in the study of psychology. |
| Angela Escalante Zarco ’25 | 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. You have been awarded the prize for excellence in archaeology. |
| Alexandria Feisel ’25 | 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. You have been awarded the prize for poetry. |
| Samantha Flaherty ’27 | 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 a broad-base extra curricular involvement and the potential for leadership contribution to the Hamilton Community. |
| Reilan Garczynski ’26 | 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. |
| Theodore Gercken ’27 | 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. You wrote the best essay. |
| Anais Geronimo ’25 | The Arthur O. Eve Prize The Arthur O. Eve Prize is awarded annually to a graduating senior in the Higher Education Opportunity Program/College Scholars Program who best exemplifies academic achievement and community service. You have been awarded the Higher Education Opportunity Program prize. |
| Anais Geronimo ’25 | The B.F. Skinner Prize The B.F. Skinner Prize was established by Lawrence Gulick, in honor of B.F. Skinner, Class of 1926, is awarded to a senior who excels in psychological research. |
| Sebastian Ghosh ’25 | The Adam Gordon Campus Service Awards The Adam Gordon Campus Service Awards, established in 1978 in memory of Adam Gordon, Class of 1980, provides a prize to be awarded annually to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Government Alliance, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Jennifer Gidicsin ’25 | The Senior Prize in Neuroscience The Senior Prize in Neuroscience is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in neuroscience. |
| Alex Glogoff ’25 | The Soper Research Prize The Soper Research Prize, established by Arthur W. Soper, Class of 1893, is awarded to the best Senior Project in economics each semester. |
| Anna Gnapp ’26 | The Pruyn Essay Prize The Pruyn Essay Prize, made possible by a fund set up in 1863 by former Chancellor John Von 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.” |
| Delbert Gonzales ’25 | 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." |
| Delbert Gonzales ’25 | The Senior Prize in Theatre This prize is awarded annually to a senior who, in the opinion of the Department, is the outstanding concentrator in theatre. |
| Delbert Gonzales ’25 | 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. |
| Connor Grand ’25 | 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 geology and excelling in the courses in that concentration. |
| Lorin Groll ’25 | 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. |
| Edward (Eddie) Ha ’25 | The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature are awarded for excellence in Chinese Language and Literature studies at the introductory and advanced levels. You have received the advanced level prize. |
| Charles Haberstock ’25 | The Senior Prize in Economics This prize is awarded annually to a senior who, in the opinion of the Department, is the outstanding concentrator in economics. |
| JJ Hall ’27 | The McKinney Speaking Prize The McKinney Speaking Prizes, established by Charles McKinney, are awarded to four students, one in each class, who has been determined the best speakers in competition. |
| Taylor Harris ’26 | 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. |
| Tessa Hartzell ’26 | 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, need for financial aid and campus citizenship. |
| Connor Havelka ’28 | The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Languages The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Languages, 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 need, scholarship standing, character and salutary influence on the life of the College. You have been awarded the Fitch Prize Scholarship in Greek. |
| Taylor Harbolt ’28 | 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. You have received the introductory level prize. |
| Carter Higgins ’27 | 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 their involvement, has affected a positive impact on the campus and the surrounding communities including, but not limited to, the Village of Clinton, NY. Established by the Class of 2009, this prize honors the memory of their classmates Katherine Eckman and Andrew Sheridan. |
| Morgan Hodorowski ’26 | 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. |
| Morgan Hadorowski ’26 | 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. You have been awarded the prize of the Class of 2026. |
| Nicholas Hollander ’26 | 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. |
| Thalia Honorat ’28 | The Adam Gordon Poetry Prize for First-Year Students The Adam Gordon Poetry Prize for First-Year Students, established in memory of Adam Gordon, Class of 1980, is awarded for the best poem submitted by a member of the first-year class. It is the wish of the primary donor that you receive a book of poetry by Robert Frost. May such an addition to your library serve as a reminder of this honor and inspire your future poetic endeavors. |
| Polina Igumnova ’27 | The William John Schickler III Prize Scholarship The William John Schickler III Prize Scholarship, established by his family and friends in memory of William J. Schickler III, Class of 1982, is awarded to an upcoming junior who demonstrates good academic performance, financial need, enthusiasm for life, and is a dedicated participant in extracurricular activities. |
| Oliver Jackson ’27 | The Jeremy T. Medina Prize The Jeremy T. Medina Prize is awarded to a freshman or sophomore who has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and has been accepted into the subsequent year’s Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain Program. |
| Charlie James ’25 | The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prize in Creative Writing (Fiction) 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. You have won the prize for fiction. |
| Layla Jarrahy ’25 | The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology is awarded annually to a senior who, in the opinion of the Department, is an outstanding concentrator in biochemistry/molecular biology. |
| Gabrielle Johnson ’25 | 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 that senior who has excelled in the study of art history. |
| Carina Jones ’25 | The Renwick Prize The Renwick Prize in Biology, founded by Edward A. Renwick in 1926, is awarded to a member of the junior or senior class appointed by the faculty and provides a scholarship for the study of biology during the summer. |
| Alexandra (Ali) Joseph ’25 | 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 athletic program. |
| Thomas Kantrowitz ’25 | The Senior Prize in Economics This prize is awarded annually to a senior who, in the opinion of the Department, is the outstanding concentrator in economics. |
| Willa Karr ’25 | 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. You have been awarded the prize for excellence in cultural anthropology. |
| Mohammad Khan ’26 | 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. |
| Dasomie Kim ’25 | The Mary McMaster Hallock Prize in Science The Mary McMaster Hallock Prize in Science was established by Andrew C. Hallock, Class of 1938, in memory of his wife. It is awarded to a senior who has been admitted to medical school and who, in the judgment of the Health Professions Advisory Committee, has demonstrated excellence in coursework in science. |
| Dasomie Kim ’25 | The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology is awarded annually to a senior who, in the opinion of the Department, is an outstanding concentrator in biochemistry/molecular biology. |
| Haley Kim ’28 | The Hawley Prizes in Latin The Hawley Prizes, established by Martin Hawley, Class of 1851, are awarded for excellence in Greek and Latin. |
| Daniel King ’27 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages, established by Milton P. Kayle, Class of 1943 and a former Trustee of the College, in memory of his father-in-law, H. Samuel Slater, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year has excelled in the study of a romance language. You have been awarded the prize in Hispanic Studies. |
| Kristiana Klein ’26 | 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. |
| Lena Klink ’25 | 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 the senior who has excelled in French and plans to continue its study, or the study of a related field, in graduate school. |
| Lena Klink ’25 | The Judge John Wells Fellowship The Judge John Wells Fellowship, established under a provision of the Glass endowment, provides a $5,000 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 has shown marked ability and special aptitude for research in political science. Your award is payable upon verification of registration at graduate school. |
| Max Klivans ’25 | 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 made upon the basis of an examination near the close of the junior year, involving three years of work in mathematics. |
| Sawyer Kron ’25 | 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. |
| Luke Kurzum ’27 | The Class of 2003 Memorial Prize Scholarship The Class of 2003 Memorial Prize Scholarship, established through 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. |
| Michael (Yi) Lan ’27 | 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. |
| Naval Lappalainen ’25 | 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. |
| Max Lee ’25 | The Soper Research Prize The Soper Research Prize, established by Arthur W. Soper, Class of 1893, is awarded to the best Senior Project in economics each semester. |
| Lucy Leness ’26 | 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. |
| Katlynn Leon ’25 | The Walter Pilkington Memorial Prize The Walter Pilkington 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. |
| Carolyn Levin ’26 | 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. |
| Alexander Levine ’25 | 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 that senior who has excelled in the study of art history. |
| Alya McDonald ’25 | The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art, established in 1982 by the parents and friends of J. Barney Moore and by members of the Class of 1982 is awarded to a senior who excels in studio art. |
| Maia Macek ’25 | 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. |
| Jared Maidman ’26 | 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. |
| Eliana Mannes ’26 | The Underwood Prize in Chemistry The Underwood Prize in Chemistry was established by George Underwood, Class of 1838, and increased by J. Platt Underwood, Class of 1870, and is awarded to a senior who excels in chemistry. |
| Nestor Martinez ’25 | The Norton Prize The Norton Prize, established by Thomas Herbert Norton, Ph.D., Sc.D., Class of 1873, is awarded to the undergraduate who has demonstrated the greatest capacity for research in chemistry. |
| Amaris Martins ’26 | 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. You will be presented with a DVD prepared by CBS studios. It is a “Crossroads” segment which aired in July 1984, about the life of Jenny Rubin, a 1983 graduate of Hamilton. She was an outstanding young woman who died tragically in Togo while serving in the Peace Corps. Her story is one of courage and inspiration. |
| Amaris Martins ’26 | The McKinney Speaking Prize The McKinney Speaking Prizes, established by Charles McKinney, are awarded to four students, one in each class, who has been determined the best speakers in competition. |
| Mia McGrath ’25 | The Constantine Karamanlis Prize in World Politics The Constantine Karamanlis Prize in World Politics, established by Constantine Karamanlis, Class of 1998, and his family. The prize 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. |
| Seraph McKern ’27 | The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Languages The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Languages, 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 need, scholarship standing, character and salutary influence on the life of the College. You have been awarded the Fitch Prize Scholarship in Latin. |
| Patricia McNerney ’27 | The Curran Prize Scholarship The Curran Prize Scholarship, established by relatives of Colonel Harry H. Curran, Class of 1862, provides a scholarship for a student who has need of financial aid, who has enrolled in the courses in the Classical Languages Department and who has achieved a distinguished record in those courses. |
| Caroline Meers ’28 | The Sydna Stern Weiss Essay Prize in Women’s Studies The Sydna Stern Weiss Essay 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. |
| Lydia Mirabito ’26 | 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. |
| Holly Mirales ’26 | 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, general academic standing and financial need. |
| Elise Mizerak ’25 | The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in environmental studies. |
| Andreas Molnar ’25 | The Soper Research Prize The Soper Research Prize, established by Arthur W. Soper, Class of 1893, is awarded to the best Senior Project in economics each semester. |
| Collin Morales ’27 | 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. |
| Meraly Morales ’25 | The Senior Prize in Theatre This prize is awarded annually to a senior who, in the opinion of the Department, is the outstanding concentrator in theatre. |
| Claire Murphy ’26 | 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. |
| Jonathan Nemetz ’25 | The Kneeland Prize The Kneeland Prize, established by 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. |
| Ainsley Novack ’25 | The Senior Prize in Government This prize is awarded annually to a senior who, in the opinion of the Department, is the outstanding concentrator in government. |
| Braham Orenstein ’28 | 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. You have received the introductory level prize. |
| Kip Ortega ’26 | 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 members of the junior class who have distinguished themselves in creative writing. |
| Brianna Padilla ’25 | 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. |
| David Parker ’25 | The Constantine Karamanlis Prize in World Politics The Constantine Karamanlis Prize in World Politics, established by Constantine Karamanlis, Class of 1998, and his family. The prize 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. |
| Annabel (Annie) Pearson ’27 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages, established by Milton P. Kayle, Class of 1943 and a former Trustee of the College, in memory of his father-in-law, H. Samuel Slater, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year has excelled in the study of a romance language. You have been awarded the prize in French. |
| Ryan Rahman ’25 | The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology is awarded annually to a senior who, in the opinion of the Department, is an outstanding concentrator in biochemistry/molecular biology. |
| Qinxian (Bonnie) Ran |
The Raphael Lemkin Essay Prize The Ralph 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. |
| Muhammad Ahmad Rao ’26 | 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. |
| Margot Ratchman ’28 | The Rose B. Tager Prize The Rose by Tager Prize is awarded to the students writing the second best short story, as determined via a competitive process. You have won second place. |
| Ainsley Routh ’26 | The Payne Hills Prize The Payne Hills Prize, established in 1982 by the Maynard family, is awarded annually to a member of the junior class excelling in geology field work. |
| Jack Savalli ’25 | The Senior Prize in Government This prize is awarded annually to a senior who, in the opinion of the Department, is the outstanding concentrator in government. |
| Ashley Scheichet ’25 | 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.” |
| Eric Seeley ’26 | The Karen Williams Theatre Prize The Karen Williams Theatre Prize, established in memory of Karen L. Williams, a member of the Class of l988, who died tragically in an automobile accident in l986. The prize is awarded annually to a junior theatre major who has demonstrated a generosity of spirit and commitment to theatre activities at Hamilton. |
| Hao Shen ’25 | The Kirkland Prize in Mathematics The Kirkland Prize, a fund established by Abigail R. Kirkland, provides a prize for a student who excels in mathematics. |
| Katherine Shock ’25 | 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. |
| Katherine Showalter ’26 | 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., of the Class of 1985, is awarded to that student who has taken Introductory Photography and 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 an unusual interest in photography. |
| Lauryn Socha ’25 | 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., of the Class of 1985, is awarded to that student who has taken Introductory Photography and 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 an unusual interest in photography. |
| Stephen Socolow ’25 | 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.” |
| Kenisha Stills ’26 | The Senior Prize in Africana Studies The Senior Prize in Africana Studies is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in Africana Studies. |
| Jaedyn Thomes ’25 | The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prize in Creative Writing (Fiction) 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. You have won the prize for fiction. |
| Mikaella Tortusa ’25 | 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 Professor 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 Asian studies. |
| Sudchananya (Prim) Udomphan ’26 | The Paul S. Langa Prize Scholarship The Paul S. Langa Prize Scholarship is awarded to the Hamilton student who has demonstrated academic excellence along with outstanding determination, leadership and commitment in extracurricular activities. |
| Jaden Valencia ’25 | The Squires Prize in Philosophy The Squires Prize in Philosophy, established by Byron B. Taggart, Class of 1896, in honor of the late William Harder Squires, Ph.D., Class of 1888, is awarded annually, with the approval of the Faculty, to the senior who shall have the highest grade when the marks for six courses in philosophy and a special examination designed for the purpose are combined. |
| Sebastian van Wanroy ’26 | 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. |
| Ian Vogelsang ’25 | The Underwood Prize in Chemistry The Underwood Prize in Chemistry was established by George Underwood, Class of 1838, and increased by J. Platt Underwood, Class of 1870, and is awarded to a senior who excels in chemistry. |
| Alexander Wagner ’28 | The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature are awarded for excellence in Chinese Language and Literature studies at the introductory and advanced levels. You have received the introductory level prize. |
| Jianyi (Carl) Wang ’25 | 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 the senior who has excelled in French and plans to continue its study, or the study of a related field, in graduate school. |
| Katie Wetmore ’25 | 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 athletic program. |
| Brielle Whalen ’26 | The Hawley Prizes in Greek The Hawley Prizes, established by Martin Hawley, Class of 1851, are awarded for excellence in Greek and Latin. |
| Grace Wilde ’26 | The Underwood Prize in Chemistry The Underwood Prize in Chemistry was established by George Underwood, Class of 1838, and increased by J. Platt Underwood, Class of 1870, and is awarded to a senior who excels in chemistry. |
| Grace Wilde ’26 | The Donald J. Denney Prize in Physical Chemistry The Donald J. Denney Prize in Physical Chemistry, established by his friends and former students in honor of Donald J. Denney, who taught chemistry at Hamilton from l957 to l986, is awarded annually to a student who excels in physical chemistry. |
| Claire Williams ’25 | 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 geology and excelling in the courses in that concentration. |
| Hughes H. Williams ’26 | 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. The scholarship was established with gifts made to the College in memory of Madeleine Wild Bristol by her son, William M. Bristol, III ‘43, and by other members of the family. This award includes additional fincancial support in the form of a full scholarship for the coming year. |
| Emma Wilson ’27 | 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. |
| Sylvia Woodbury ’27 | 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. You have been awarded the prize for fiction. |
| Sylvia Woodbury ’27 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages, established by Milton P. Kayle, Class of 1943 and a former Trustee of the College, in memory of his father-in-law, H. Samuel Slater, is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year has excelled in the study of a romance language. You have been awarded the prize in French. |
| Sylvia Woodbury ’27 | 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. You have been awarded the prize of the Class of 2027. |
| Ivan Wu ’25 | The Squires Prize in Philosophy The Squires Prize in Philosophy, established by Byron B. Taggart, Class of 1896, in honor of the late William Harder Squires, Ph.D., Class of 1888, is awarded annually, with the approval of the Faculty, to the senior who shall have the highest grade when the marks for six courses in philosophy and a special examination designed for the purpose are combined. |
| Renyi (Miley) Xu ’25 | 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. You have received the advanced level prize. |
| Yuxuan Xu ’26 | The James L. Bennett Prize The James L. Bennett Prize, established by Emma M. Bennett Elsing in memory of James L. Benett, Class of 1871, is awarded to a rising senior who has completed the junior year with distinction. |
| Allison Yanco ’25 | The Underwood Prize in Chemistry The Underwood Prize in Chemistry was established by George Underwood, Class of 1838, and increased by J. Platt Underwood, Class of 1870, and is awarded to a senior who excels in chemistry. |
| Anna Yankee ’25 | 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. |
| Anna Yankee ’25 | The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in environmental studies. |
| Mina Marjorie Yoo-Sharifi ’26 | 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. |
| Lecen (Simon) Zhang ’25 | The Kirkland Prize in Mathematics The Kirkland Prize, a fund established by Abigail R. Kirkland, provides a prize for a student who excels in mathematics. |
| Ziyi (Via) Zhou ’25 | The Jonathan Marder Prize The Jonathan Marder Prize was established by gifts made in memory of Jonathan Mitchell Marder, a member of the Class of 1976 is awarded to a senior who excels in the study of psychology. |
| Ziyi Zhou ’25 | The Senior Prize in Economics This prize is awarded annually to a senior who, in the opinion of the Department, is the outstanding concentrator in economics. |
| Rachel Zou ’26 | 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. |
