2026 Award Recipients
| Yaman Albittar ’29 | The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies is awarded to the student who writes the best essay on interdisciplinary studies. |
| Iman Alhassan ’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. Alhassan received the introductory level prize. |
| Chayti Biswas ’27 | The Michael Maslyn ’01 Memorial Prize Scholarship Fund The Michael Maslyn ’01 Memorial Prize Scholarship is awarded at the end of the junior year to the individual who demonstrates exceptional class spirit. |
| Dana Blatte ’26 | The John V.A. Weaver Prize in Poetry The John V. A. Weaver Prize in Poetry is awarded for excellence in a poem or poems submitted for consideration. |
| Kendall Bocklet ’26 | 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. |
| Gabrielle Brihn ’26 | 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.” |
| Kathleen Broeksmit ’26 | 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. |
| Skylar Brown ’28 | The Kellogg Essay Prize The Kellogg Essay Prizes are awarded to a junior, sophomore, and first-year student, each of whom has excelled in English essays. |
| Jaine Buck ’28 | The Edwin Barrett Prize The Edwin Barrett Prize is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has made a significant contribution to the College’s theatre program. |
| Dylan Buckser-Schulz ’27 | The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing is awarded to two juniors who have distinguished themselves in creative writing. |
| Lydia Bullock ’26 | The Kirkland Prize in Mathematics The Kirkland Prize in Mathematics is awarded to a student who excels in mathematics. |
| Douglas Burggraf ’27 | The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics are awarded to up to five juniors who have excelled in the study of economics. |
| Brendan Byrne ’26 | The Doris M. and Ralph E. Hansmann Poetry Prize The Doris M. and Ralph E. Hansmann Poetry Prize is awarded based upon the results of a competition involving 200 colleges and universities. |
| Norma Callejas ’26 | The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies is awarded to the student who writes the best essay on interdisciplinary studies. |
| William Campbell ’27 | The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship 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. |
| Isabella Carioscia ’26 | The Senior Prize in Dance The Senior Prize in Dance is awarded to an outstanding concentrator in dance. |
| John Carron ’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. |
| Lee Casstevens ’26 | The William Gillespie Prize in Art The William Gillespie Prize in Art is awarded to an art major who excels in that subject. |
| Parv Choudhary ’26 | The Renwick Prize The Renwick Prize in Biology, awarded to a member of the senior or junior class, provides a scholarship for the study of biology during the summer. |
| Zo Clarke ’27 | The Hawley Prizes in Greek The Hawley Prizes in Greek and Latin are awarded for excellence in Greek and Latin. Equal in value, the prizes take the form of books and are selected by the winners each year. |
| William Collins ’27 | The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarship in Philosophy The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarships in Philosophy are awarded to sophomores and juniors who have excelled in the study of philosophy. |
| Lucas Constantine ’27 | 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. |
| Cole Conviser ’27 | The L. David Hawley Prize Scholarship in Geology The L. David Hawley Prize Scholarship in Geology is awarded to an outstanding junior who intends to go on to a career in geology. Consideration is also given to promise as a scientist, breadth of background in the sciences, and general academic standing. |
| June Cook-Selman ’26 | 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. |
| Sa Da ’26 | 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. Da was awarded the Higher Education Opportunity Program prize. |
| Devon de Vries ’27 | The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics are awarded to up to five juniors who have excelled in the study of economics. |
| Ranen Deb ’28 | The Rose B. Tager Prize The Rose B. Tager Prize is awarded to the students writing the second best short story, as determined via a competitive process. Deb won second place. |
| Margot Delany ’26 | The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art is awarded to a senior who excels in studio art. |
| Katherine 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. |
| Audrey Draheim ’29 | 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. Draheim was awarded the Fitch Prize Scholarship in Greek. |
| Christine Dreitzler ’27 | The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing is awarded to two juniors who have distinguished themselves in creative writing. |
| Casey Eidson ’29 | The Adam Gordon Poetry Prize for First-Year Students The Adam Gordon Poetry Prize for First-Year Students is awarded for the best poem submitted by a member of the first-year class. |
| Henry Elsesser ’26 | The Sam Welsch Memorial Prize Scholarship in Computer Science The Sam Welsch Memorial Prize Scholarship in Computer Science is awarded to a student who excels in and shows enthusiasm for the study of computer science. |
| Rebecca Felker ’26 | The Senior Prize in Government The Senior Prize in Government is awarded to the outstanding senior government major. |
| Evan Fernando ’29 | The McKinney Speaking Prize The McKinney Speaking Prizes are awarded to the four students, one in each class, who have been determined the best speakers in competition. |
| Emily Forslof ’26 | The George A. Watrous Literary Prize The George A. Watrous Literary Prizes are awarded in poetry, fiction, and criticism, with an additional prize for the winner whose work is considered to be the most promising. Forslof was awarded the prize for most promising. |
| Kaylee Frank ’26 | The American Chemical Society Awards The American Chemical Society Awards recognize achievement in chemistry. They are awarded to students demonstrating excellence in either organic or inorganic chemistry. |
| Andrei Fridman ’26 | The Kirkland Prize in Mathematics The Kirkland Prize in Mathematics is awarded to a student who excels in mathematics. |
| Reilan Garczynski ’26 | The Squires Prize in Philosophy The Squires Prize in Philosophy is awarded to the senior who has the highest grade when the marks for six courses in philosophy and a special examination designed for the purpose are combined. |
| Anna Gnapp ’26 | 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. |
| Maxwell Gold ’28 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has excelled in the study of a romance language. Gold was awarded the prize in French. |
| Caroline Goodnow ’26 | The Public Policy Prize The Public Policy Prize is awarded to the senior with the best record in the Public Policy Program and in the Public Policy Seminar. |
| Benjamin Greco ’27 | The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarship in Philosophy The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarships in Philosophy are awarded to sophomores and juniors who have excelled in the study of philosophy. |
| Carson Hall ’26 | The Carl B. Menges Prize Scholarship in College Governance The Carl B. Menges Prize Scholarship in College Governance was established by Dr. John D. Phillips, Jr., a member of the Class of 1969, in honor of Hamilton Trustee Carl B. Menges, Class of 1952 and in recognition of his work to improve all aspects of Hamilton governance. This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior who writes the best essay on any significant aspect of college governance, broadly defined to include academic, administration, admissions, alumni, building and grounds, endowment, finance, student life and trustee issues. |
| Joshua Hall ’27 | The Rose B. Tager Prize The Rose B. Tager Prize is awarded to the students writing the best short story, as determined via a competitive process. Hall won first place. |
| Taylor Harris ’26 | 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. |
| Tessa Hartzell ’26 | The Franklin G. Hamlin Prize in French The Franklin G. Hamlin Prize in French is awarded to a senior who has excelled in French and plans to continue its study, or the study of a related field, in graduate school. |
| Connor Havelka ’28 | The Curran Prize Scholarship The Curran Prize Scholarship provides a scholarship for a student enrolled in courses in the Classical Languages Department and who has achieved a distinguished record in those courses. |
| Nana Hayrumyan ’27 | The Carter Family Prize Scholarship The Carter Family Prize Scholarship 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 3.0. |
| Juliana Henderson ’26 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior theatre major. |
| Andrea Jivanny Hernandez Ramirez ’27 | The Adam Gordon Campus Service Awards The Adam Gordon Campus Service Awards provide cash prizes to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Carter Higgins ’27 | The James L. Bennett Prize The James L. Bennett Prize is awarded to a rising senior who has completed the junior year with distinction. |
| Patricia Higgins ’26 | The Franklin G. Hamlin Prize in French The Franklin G. Hamlin Prize in French is awarded to a senior who has excelled in French and plans to continue its study, or the study of a related field, in graduate school. |
| Erica Hills ’28 | The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies is awarded to the student who writes the best essay on interdisciplinary studies. |
| Nicholas Hollander ’26 | 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.” |
| Morgan Hodorowski ’26 | 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. Hodorowski received the advanced level prize. |
| Morgan Hodorowski ’26 | 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. Hodorowski was awarded the prize for criticism. |
| Liviya Hoskinson ’28 | The Edwin Barrett Prize The Edwin Barrett Prize is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has made a significant contribution to the College’s theatre program. |
| Samuel Howland ’28 | The Warren E. Wright Prize in Public Speaking The Warren E. Wright Prize in Public Speaking is awarded to the student who is determined to be the best speaker in the annual Wright Prize competition. |
| Tianxi Huang ’28 | The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarship in Philosophy The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarships in Philosophy are awarded to sophomores and juniors who have excelled in the study of philosophy. |
| Eval-Eniman Imoke ’26 | The Clark Prize 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. |
| Dehler Ingham ’27 | The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship in English is awarded for excellence in the study of English literature. |
| Maria Ioannou ’26 | The Michael T. Genco, Jr. Prize in Photography The Michael T. Genco, Jr. Prize in Photography is awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the appropriate faculty members of the Art Department, has submitted the most outstanding work to the Genco Photographic Contest and who has shown exceptional interest in photography. |
| Ntaganda Isimbi ’26 | The Senior Prize in Africana Studies The Senior Prize in Africana Studies is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in Africana Studies. |
| Soren Jacobson ’28 | The Class of 2009 Community Service Prize Scholarship The Class of 2009 Community Service Memorial Prize Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or rising senior who has demonstrated a significant and substantial commitment to community service and, by his or her involvement, has affected a positive impact on the campus and the surrounding communities. |
| Elizabeth Jacoby ’26 | The Edwin B. Lee, Jr. Prize in Asian History/Asian Studies The Edwin B. Lee, Jr. Prize in Asian History/Asian Studies was established in honor of Professor Edwin B. Lee, who taught history at Hamilton from 1958 to 1987. It is awarded to a senior who has excelled in the study of Asian history or in Asian studies. |
| Han Jin ’27 | The Renwick Prize The Renwick Prize in Biology, awarded to a member of the senior or junior class, provides a scholarship for the study of biology during the summer. |
| Mitchell Johnson ’26 | 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. |
| Abigayle Jones ’26 | The American Chemical Society Awards The American Chemical Society Awards recognize achievement in chemistry. They are awarded to students demonstrating excellence in either organic or inorganic chemistry. |
| Norah Kaplan ’27 | The Payne Hills Prize The Payne Hills Prize is awarded annually to a member of the junior class excelling in geosciences field work. |
| Kristiana Klein ’26 | The Squires Prize in Philosophy The Squires Prize in Philosophy is awarded to the senior who has the highest grade when the marks for six courses in philosophy and a special examination designed for the purpose are combined. |
| Anabelle Krawitz ’28 | The Jeremy T. Medina Prize The Jeremy T. Medina Prize is awarded to a first-year student or sophomore who has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and has been accepted into the subsequent year’s Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain Program. |
| William Kretz ’26 | 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. |
| Samuel Lacy ’27 | 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. |
| Yi Lan ’27 | The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art is awarded to a junior or senior who demonstrates significant progress in studio art. |
| Carolyn Levin ’26 | The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art is awarded to a junior or senior who demonstrates significant progress in studio art. |
| Sofia Lew ’27 | 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. |
| Grace Li ’28 | 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. Li was awarded the prize in French. |
| Jiayu Liu ’29 | 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. Liu received the advanced level prize. |
| James Luce ’26 | The Darling Prize in American History The Darling Prize in American History is awarded to the senior having the most distinguished record in at least four courses in American history. |
| Jared Maidman ’26 | The Senior Prize in Economics The Senior Prize in Economics is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in economics. |
| Songhang Man ’27 | The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics are awarded to up to five juniors who have excelled in the study of economics. |
| Vincent Manni ’26 | The Judge John Wells Fellowship The Judge John Wells Fellowship provides a stipend for graduate work in the general areas of government and political science. It is awarded to a senior who has shown marked ability and special aptitude for research in political science. |
| Amaris Martins ’26 | The McKinney Speaking Prize The McKinney Speaking Prizes are awarded to the four students, one in each class, who have been determined the best speakers in competition. |
| Rebecca McAuliffe ’26 | The Hawley Prizes in Latin The Hawley Prizes in Greek and Latin are awarded for excellence in Greek and Latin. Equal in value, the prizes take the form of books and are selected by the winners each year. |
| Aiyana McDonell ’26 | 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. McDonell was awarded the Higher Education Opportunity Program prize. |
| Xavier McMahon ’27 | The Critical Language Scholarship The Critical Language Scholarship, administered by American Councils for Internation Education, is designed to expand the number of Americans Studying and Mastering critical foreign languages |
| Margot Megalli ’26 | The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize, established by alumni of the College in honor of Wallace B. Johnson, Class of l9l5, is awarded to that student who writes the best one-act play produced at the College. |
| Lucy Meola ’26 | The Harold C. Bohn Prize in Anthropology The Harold C. Bohn Prize in Anthropology is awarded to a student who has excelled in the study of anthropology. Meola was awarded the prize for excellence in archaeology. |
| Nicholas Miller ’26 | The Holbrook Prize in Biology The Holbrook Prize in Biology is awarded to the senior having the best record in six courses in biology. |
| Holly Mirales ’26 | The Rogers Prize in Geology The Rogers Prize in Geology is awarded to a senior majoring in geosciences and excelling in the courses in that concentration. |
| Sofia Montana ’27 | The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art is awarded to a senior who excels in studio art. |
| Ryan Mor ’26 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior theatre major. |
| Collin Morales ’27 | The Karen Williams Theatre Prize The Karen Williams Theatre Prize is awarded to a member of the junior class who is majoring in theatre and who has demonstrated a generosity of spirit and commitment to theatre activities at Hamilton. |
| Mina Morcelo ’28 | 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. Morcelo was awarded the prize in Hispanic Studies. |
| Miranda Mosqueda ’28 | The G. Harvey Cameron Memorial Prize The G. Harvey Cameron Memorial Prize is awarded to the first-year student or sophomore who shows the most promise in experimental physics. |
| Charlotte Moulson ’26 | The Holbrook Prize in Biology The Holbrook Prize in Biology is awarded to the senior having the best record in six courses in biology. |
| Elizabeth Murillo ’29 | The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Languages The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Languages are awarded annually to students who are registered for courses in either Greek or Latin. The awards are made on the basis of scholarship standing, character, and salutary influence on the life of the College. Murillo was awarded the Fitch Prize Scholarship in Greek. |
| Claire Murphy ’26 | The Squires Prize in Philosophy The Squires Prize in Philosophy is awarded to the senior who has the highest grade when the marks for six courses in philosophy and a special examination designed for the purpose are combined. |
| Jakob Narrow ’27 | The Dr. Philip I. Bowman Prize Scholarship The Dr. Philip I. Bowman Prize Scholarship 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. |
| Magalen Nichols ’26 | The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art is awarded to a junior or senior who demonstrates significant progress in studio art. |
| Charlotte Osgood ’26 | The Rogers Prize in Geology The Rogers Prize in Geology is awarded to a senior majoring in geosciences and excelling in the courses in that concentration. |
| Roman Padera ’28 | The Edwin Barrett Prize The Edwin Barrett Prize is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has made a significant contribution to the College’s theatre program. |
| Jessie Paradis Stern ’26 | The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies is awarded to the outstanding senior environmental studies major. |
| Gregory Parizhsky ’26 | The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art is awarded to a junior or senior who demonstrates significant progress in studio art. |
| Sophie Piatkowski ’28 | 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. |
| Qinxian Ran ’26 | The Raphael Lemkin Essay Prize The Raphael Lemkin Essay Prize is awarded to the student writing the best essay on a topic related to the concerns and ideals of Raphael Lemkin, a distinguished European academician, survivor of the Holocaust, and inspirer of the United Nations Convention on Genocide. |
| Zoe Regner ’26 | The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prize in Creative Writing (Fiction) The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prizes in Creative Writing, one for poetry and one for fiction, are awarded to two graduating seniors and consist of the publication of the recipients’ writing in chapbook format. Regner was awarded the prize for fiction. |
| Jun Reiss ’26 | The James Soper Merrill Prize The James Soper Merrill Prize, one of two special awards, is awarded at Commencement to the member of the graduating class “who, in character and influence, has best typified the highest ideals of the College.” Selected by the faculty, the recipient is presented with a gold watch. |
| Caitlin Reith ’26 | The Renwick Prize The Renwick Prize in Biology, awarded to a member of the senior or junior class, provides a scholarship for the study of biology during the summer. |
| Dana Schwartz ’26 | The Mary McMaster Hallock Prize in Science The Mary McMaster Hallock Prize in Science 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. |
| Eric Seeley ’26 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior theatre major. |
| Fletcher Shaw ’26 | The Squires Prize in Philosophy The Squires Prize in Philosophy is awarded to the senior who has the highest grade when the marks for six courses in philosophy and a special examination designed for the purpose are combined. |
| Phoebe Sheehan ’28 | The Class of 2003 Memorial Prize Scholarship The Class of 2003 Memorial Prize Scholarship is awarded at the end of the sophomore year to the individual who exemplifies the true characteristics of a Hamiltonian. |
| Arielle Sher ’26 | The Judge John Wells Fellowship The Judge John Wells Fellowship provides a stipend for graduate work in the general areas of government and political science. It is awarded to a senior who has shown marked ability and special aptitude for research in political science. |
| Evelina Sheridan ’26 | The Soper Essay Prize The Soper Essay Prize is awarded based on an essay written on a subject determined by the department in an economics course above the 400 level. |
| Jacob Shulman ’26 | The Putnam Prize in American History The Putnam Prize in American History provides books for the senior having the second-most distinguished record in at least four courses in American history. |
| Carolyn Snowman ’28 | 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. |
| Alejandro Sosa Hernandez ’26 | 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. Sosa Hernandez received the introductory level prize. |
| Zoe Steinberg ’28 | 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. Steinberg was awarded the prize in Hispanic Studies. |
| Mina Stevens ’26 | The William Gillespie Prize in Art The William Gillespie Prize in Art is awarded to an art major who excels in that subject. |
| 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. |
| Thomas Takis ’26 | 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. |
| Delyne Tapa ’28 | The Kellogg Essay Prize The Kellogg Essay Prizes are awarded to a junior, sophomore, and first-year student, each of whom has excelled in English essays. |
| Linh Tran ’26 | The Michael T. Genco, Jr. Prize in Photography The Michael T. Genco, Jr. Prize in Photography is awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the appropriate faculty members of the Art Department, has submitted the most outstanding work to the Genco Photographic Contest and who has shown exceptional interest in photography. |
| Ian Trefry ’26 | The Senior Prize in Economics The Senior Prize in Economics is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in economics. |
| Sudchananya Udomphan ’26 | The American Chemical Society Awards The American Chemical Society Awards recognize achievement in chemistry. They are awarded to students demonstrating excellence in either organic or inorganic chemistry. |
| Mia Ulrich ’29 | The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize, established by alumni of the College in honor of Wallace B. Johnson, Class of l9l5, is awarded to that student who writes the best one-act play produced at the College. |
| William Velez ’26 | The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prize in Creative Writing (Poetry) The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prizes in Creative Writing, one for poetry and one for fiction, are awarded to two graduating seniors and consist of the publication of the recipients’ writing in chapbook format. Velez was awarded the prize for poetry. |
| Sarah Walcott ’26 | The Constantine Karamanlis Prize in World Politics The Constantine Karamanlis Prize in World Politics is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in world politics. |
| Aubrey Wallen ’26 | 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. |
| Nicholas Wassiliew ’26 | 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. |
| Brielle Whalen ’26 | The Manley F. Allbright Fellowship The Manley F. Allbright Fellowship provides funding for the first year of graduate study in a divinity school. |
| Benjamin White ’26 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior theatre major. |
| Lindsey White ’26 | 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. |
| Grace Wilde ’26 | The American Chemical Society Awards The American Chemical Society Awards recognize achievement in chemistry. They are awarded to students demonstrating excellence in either organic or inorganic chemistry. |
| Wright Williams ’28 | The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarship in Philosophy The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarships in Philosophy are awarded to sophomores and juniors who have excelled in the study of philosophy. |
| Sylvia Woodbury ’27 | The Kellogg Essay Prize The Kellogg Essay Prizes are awarded to a junior, sophomore, and first-year student, each of whom has excelled in English essays. |
| Sylvia Woodbury ’27 | The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship in English is awarded for excellence in the study of English literature. |
| Yuxuan Xu ’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. |
| Qiyun Xue ’27 | The Donald J. Denney Prize in Physical Chemistry The Donald J. Denney Prize in Physical Chemistry is awarded annually to a student who excels in physical chemistry. |
| Hpoo Yadi ’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. Yadi received the introductory level prize. |
| Natalie Yarnall ’26 | The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology is awarded to the outstanding senior biochemistry/molecular biology major. |
| Jessica Yee ’26 | The Holbrook Prize in Biology The Holbrook Prize in Biology is awarded to the senior having the best record in six courses in biology. |
| Clifford Yen ’27 | The Donald J. Denney Prize in Physical Chemistry The Donald J. Denney Prize in Physical Chemistry is awarded annually to a student who excels in physical chemistry. |
| Fiona Ying ’29 | The Frederick Edmund Alexis Bush Award The Frederick Edmund Alexis Bush Award is presented to a member of the Student Assembly who is a great leader, a devoted representative of his or her class, a hard worker, and an individual who follows through and ensures greatness. |
| Rachel Zou ’26 | 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. |
