Award Recipients
Summa Cum Laude
Matthew R. Beniamino
Elise A. Bremer
Arielle Joy Brent
Caitlin Nicole Campbell
Katie Lynn Consales
Steven N. Delturk
Margaret Antonia DeOliveira
Jacob Donchez
Sasha R. Halasz
Melissa Hernández Rodriguez
Sherri M. Hughes
Kaitlin E. Kline
Brooke Ashley Kuperavage
Christopher H. Laird
Milia Maalouf
Sarah E. Marsh
Gianna Enrica Miranda
Amanda Marie Russo
Addison M. Rymar
Steven T. Scheirer
Troy J. Silfies
Christopher H. Skorton
Vincent K. Skorton
Jennifer L. Smith
Rianne D. Stowell
Anthony Eric Sullivan
Elisabeth Ann Verile
Kelly Lynn Weaver
Melissa Lynn Zirkel
Magna Cum Laude
Kelsey B. Ashworth
Alyssa A. Baranovich
Caitlyn M. Benonis
Alexandra Lee Borden
Luke J. Cimera
Victoria R. Clark
Tirzi Maria Crupi
Jeremy M. Davidheiser
Jessica L. Davies
Matthew A. Dragovich
Shelley E. Drozd
Jessie L. Ervin
Nathaniel K. Ferraro
Brittany Elizabeth Garzillo
Samantha K. Hahn
Gina Marie Heintzelman
Kelly L. Holder
Rachael Elisabeth Hood
Samantha Lynn Houck
Chelsea R. Hunt
Nicholas M. Hurff
Ruby Khallouf
Melissa Ann Kutkowski
Carlie L. Lambert
Rebecca C. Mitchell
Suzanne N. Moyer
Michael William O’Gorman Jr.
Trishna A. Patel
Ashley M. Piccione
Christianna A. Rocco
Anna May SantaMaria
Kathryn Yolanda Sholly
Haley Victoria Skymba
Kayla Mary Ann Smull
Ashley Spohn
Carolina Utsunomiya Walker
Madison E. Zebrine
Cum Laude
Michael A. Battipaglia
Marla R. Bianca
Eileen M. Black
Takumi Joshua Bolte
Frank N. Capobianco
Zachary A. Carson
Elizabeth M. DePre
Nicholas A. Desiderio
Felicia V. Diaz
Kristen Nicole Doll
Carl I. Feldman
Nicole M. Grande
Amanda Marie Hanuszak
Jacob S. Hildebrand
Amarnath K. Kandallu
Travis Andre King
Cory R. Kocher
Hau V. Lai
Katie L. Marakos
Melissa A. Marazas
Alexandra M. McNamara
Shannen J. Mohr
Ethan J. Nourse
Genesis Lucia Ortega
Quynh P. Phan
Taylor A. Prodes
Molly W. Rambo
Gina D. Seier
Carissa Louise Serino
Samantha R. Sheridan
Amanda Marie Vogt
Christopher Evan Young
Megan Danielle Zoch
Prizes
The Alumni Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Humanities
To a graduating senior in the humanities on the basis of quality-point average, independent study, and involvement in college and/or community affairs. Awarded by the Moravian College Alumni Association.
Steven N. Delturk
The Alumni Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Social Sciences
To a graduating senior in the social sciences on the basis of quality-point average, independent study, and involvement in college and/or community affairs. Awarded by the Moravian College Alumni Association.
Nathaniel K. Ferraro
The Alumni Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Natural Sciences
To a graduating senior in the natural sciences on the basis of quality-point average, independent study, and involvement in college and/or community affairs. Awarded by the Moravian College Alumni Association.
Sasha R. Halasz
The Timothy M. Breidegam Memorial Student Service Award
To the student who has unselfi shly given his or her service to the college community, following the example of Timothy M. Breidegam of the Class of 1978.
Margaret Antonia DeOliveira
The Charles A. Albrecht Memorial Award
To the senior class member or members with the best four-year record at Moravian College in scholarship and effective participation in college activities.
Steven N. Delturk · Sasha R. Halasz
The Alpha Sigma Lambda Award
To the graduating member of Alpha Sigma Lambda who achieves the highest quality-point average.
Beata Anna Zimmerman
The M.B.A. Prize
To the graduating M.B.A. student with the highest quality point average in courses taken at the graduate level.
Jeffrey D. Craig · William N. Donbar
The Master of Science Achievement in Nursing Award
To a Master of Science student selected by nursing faculty for outstanding achievement in scholarship and professional practice.
Heather Lynn Alban
The Master of Education Thesis Award
To the candidate for the Master of Education degree whose thesis meets the highest standards of scholarship, critical reflection, and benefi t to the practice, in honor of excellence in teacher action research.
David Matthew Walp
The following awards and prizes were given at ceremonies preceding Commencement:
The
Zeta Psi Award
To the art major who, in the judgment of the art faculty, has demonstrated leadership ability, a superior scholastic record, and outstanding artistic achievement.
Kelly L. Weaver
The Daniel W. Tereshko Memorial Prize in Studio Art
To the senior art major who has demonstrated outstanding creative, technical, and intellectual achievement in the field of studio art.
Matthew R. Beniamino
The Biological Sciences Prize
To the senior biology major with the highest cumulative QPA in biology.
Brooke A. Kuperavage
Biochemistry Prize
To a student who, in the judgment of the biochemistry faculty, has demonstrated outstanding achievement in biochemistry and shows potential for significant future contributions to biochemistry or related fields.
Jacob R. Donchez
The
Edwin L. Stockton Prize in Economics and Business
To the senior with the highest cumulative QPA in the Department of Economics and Business.
Jennifer L. Smith
The
Willis N. Baer Award
To the economics and business student who has shown the greatest improvement over a period of five terms.
Ryan M. Starkman
The Institute of Management Accountants Award
To an outstanding senior accounting major, based on academics and campus activities and likely pursuit of a career in management accounting.
Shannen J. Mohr
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Award
To an outstanding senior accounting major, based upon academics and campus activities and the likely pursuit of a career as a certifi ed fraud examiner.
Sarah Catherine Maloney
The Woodrin Grossman Accounting Award
To an outstanding senior accounting major, based on academic achievement, campus involvement, and community service.
Jacqueline M. Fontana
The Patricia Erskine Memorial Award
To the junior or senior Moravian College Theatre Company member who has contributed most to that organization.
Samantha E. Anderson · Phillip R. Wallens
The
English Prize
To the graduating English major who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the study of literature and language.
Jeremy M. Davidheiser
The James M. Beck Shakespeare Essay Prize
To the student who has written the best essay on a Shakespearean topic.
Patricia E. Lawlor
The Zinzendorf Prize
To the graduating senior English major with the highest cumulative QPA in English.
Steven N. Delturk
The Environmental Science Prize
To a senior environmental science major for outstanding academic achievement in the study of environmental issues.
Marla R. Bianca
The Environmental Policy and Economics Prize
To a senior environmental policy and economics major for outstanding academic achievement in the study of environmental issues.
Nathaniel K. Ferraro
The Environmental Communications Prize
To the senior environmental studies and sciences major for outstanding academic achievement incorporating an interdisciplinary focus in the study and communication of environmental issues.
Caitlin N. Campbell
The Irving S. Amrhein Prize in French
To a graduating senior for distinguished work in French.
Carlie L. Lambert
The Irving S. Amrhein Prize in German
To a graduating senior for distinguished work in German.
Melissa L. Zirkel
The Irving S. Amrhein Prize in Spanish
To a graduating senior for distinguished work in Spanish.
Amanda J. Moreno Bonilla
The
E.C. Schultz History Prize
To a student who has demonstrated distinction in historical scholarship and indicated a commitment to continued excellence and studies in the field, according to the wishes of Edward C. Schultz ’62.
Cory R. Kocher
The Marlyn A. Rader Memorial Prize in Mathematics
To a student who, having completed at least six courses in mathematics at the College, has, in the judgment of the Department of Mathematics, demonstrated outstanding achievement in the study of mathematics.
Steven T. Scheirer
The Leon Prokofy Leonovich Memorial Prize
To a member of the sophomore class who has shown signifi cant growth and excellence in the study of music.
Cody J. Schuch
The Steven K. Van Auken Memorial Prize in Music Performance
To a member of the junior class for notable achievement in vocal or instrumental performance.
Michael N. McAndrew
The
T. Edgar Shields Memorial Prize in Music
To a member of the graduating class for progress and proficiency in music studies.
Melissa L. Zirkel
The Judith Green Memorial Prize
To a music student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and an exceptional talent in writing about music or has demonstrated excellence in musical scholarship and shows promise for future achievement.
Rachel A. Ruisard
The Neuroscience Award
To a senior neuroscience major who has demonstrated excellence in academic and research pursuits in understanding the brain and behavior.
Sasha R. Halasz
The
Priscilla Payne Hurd Prize in Nursing
To a nursing student selected on the basis of overall outcomes of academics, professionalism, student involvement in campus programming, athletics, and community care.
Elizabeth M. DePre
St.
Luke’s Hospital Award for Nursing Practice Excellence
To the nursing student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in practice excellence and professionalism.
Zachary A. Kovach
The R.N. to B.S. Program Graduation Award
To a St. Luke’s University Health Network employee who, in the judgment of the nursing faculty, has displayed
outstanding educational commitment, academic excellence, and professionalism in pursuit of the baccalaureate degree.
Michelle A. Resetar-Sayenga · Donna Bryant Winston
The Douglas R. Anderson Prize in Philosophy
To a graduating philosophy major who, in the judgment of the Department of Philosophy, has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the study of philosophy and outstanding service and leadership within the department.
Madison E. Zebrine
The Frederick McConnell Prize in Moral Philosophy
To a graduating senior who, in the judgment of the Department of Philosophy, has demonstrated excellence in moral philosophy.
Kathryn A. Miller
The Ronald J. Stupak Award
To a student who, in the judgment of the political science faculty, has performed distinguished work in political science.
Ruby H. Khallouf
The Albert Ferkel Jr. Memorial Prize
To a senior political science major for demonstrated service in raising awareness of social justice issues to his or her fellow students.
Michael W. O’Gorman Jr.
The Psi Chi Service Award
To a graduating Psi Chi member who has shown outstanding achievement, dedication, enthusiasm, and participation in the field of psychology.
Arielle J. Brent
The George Tyler Award
To a Comenius Center graduate for academic excellence; contribution to the institution,
a profession, or the community; and triumph over diffi cult circumstances encountered in pursuing a college degree.
Trishna A. Patel · Anita Christine Brown
The Graduate Business Humanitas Award
To a graduating student of the Moravian M.B.A. or M.S.H.R.M. program, in recognition of outstanding
humanistic achievements. Established by the Moravian College Alumni Association.
Alexandra Christine Clark
The M.Ed. Humanitas Award
To a graduating student of the Master of Education program, in recognition of outstanding humanistic achievements. Established by the Moravian College Alumni Association.
Sandra J. Chabot
The Graduate Student Awards in Nursing
To graduates of the Master of Science program in nursing, in recognition of outstanding nursing scholarship, leadership, and professional service, and exemplary performance in the fi nal internship and evidence-based practice project.
Janice Eileen Broniec, Clinical Nurse Leader · Jennifer Grell, Nurse Administrator
Tracy Lynn Groller and Heather Lynn Alban, Nurse Educators
Fulbright Scholarship
Rianne D. Stowell
Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2013-2014 for neuroscience research in Spain.
National Defense Industrial Association Award
Nicholas M. Hurff
For outstanding performance in ROTC activities, academics, athletics, and leadership.
Students who have successfully completed the Moravian College Honors program have pursued independent, intensive scholarship on a topic of their choice. Their work has undergone a rigorous evaluative process culminating in an oral defense before a select examining committee.
Andrew C. Benson
Honors in Mathematics
“Birank Number of Operationally Constructed Graphs”
Michael J. Fraboni, advisor
Marla R. Bianca
Honors in Environmental Science
“The Impact of Heavy Metal Contamination on Plants at a Superfund Restoration Site”
Diane White Husic, advisor
Takumi J. Bolte
Honors in Computer Science
“Optimizing Parallel Computer Vision Algorithms on the GPU using CUDA”
Matthew A. Lang, advisor
Elise A. Bremer
Honors in Art History
“Images of Women in Late 19th-Century French Painting”
Diane J. Radycki, advisor
Caitlin N. Campbell
Honors in Environmental Communications
“The Barnegat Bay Explorer Program: A Journey in Environmental Education Program Development”
Diane White Husic, advisor
Frank N. Capobianco
Honors in Computer Science
“An Agent-Based Approach to Modeling Evacuation Simulations”
Matthew A. Lang, advisor
Victoria R. Clark
Honors in Music
“Attitudes toward Muslims as Seen through the ‘Cancioneros’ of 15th- and 16th-Century Spain”
Larry Lipkis, advisor
Jeremy M. Davidheiser
Honors in English
“Historicizing Middlemarch”
Martha Reid, advisor
Jessica L. Davies
Honors in Psychology
“The Effect of Stress Management Interventions on Students’ Grades, Moods, and Overall Stress Levels”
Robert T. Brill, advisor
Steven N. Delturk
Honors in English
“Poisonous Paragraphs: The Artists, Audiences, and Aesthetics of Hip-Hop”
Theresa A. Dougal, advisor
Margaret A. DeOliveira
Honors in Sociology
“Inequalities in Health Care Access”
Virginia Adams O’Connell, advisor
Jacob R. Donchez
Honors in Biochemistry
“Synthesis, Isolation, and Characterization of Novel Dirhodium Compounds”
Shari Uldrich Dunham and Stephen U. Dunham, advisors
Nathaniel K. Ferraro
Honors in Economics
“Regression Analysis of Environmental Goods: Individuals’ Willingness to Pay for Phosphorus Remediation of Lakes in Minnesota”
Sonia N. Aziz, advisor
Sasha R. Halasz
Honors in Neuroscience
“Neuroprotective Properties of DNSP-11 in a TaClo Model of Parkinson’s Disease”
Cecilia M. Fox, advisor
Meghan E. McLaughlin
Honors in English
“World War I English Poetry”
Joel D. Wingard, advisor
Amanda J. Moreno Bonilla
Honors in Spanish
“Stereotypes and Female Representation in Spanish Cinema”
Claudia Mesa, advisor
Suzanne N. Moyer
Honors in Sociology
“The Effects of Media on Public Perception and Agent of Mobilization”
Debra Wetcher-Hendricks, advisor
Anna M. SantaMaria
Honors in Biology
“Small Molecule Inhibitors of Type III Secretion Gene Expression in Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium”
Heather Bonifeld Felise, advisor
Steven T. Scheirer
Honors in Mathematics
“Folding Three-Dimensional Paper”
Kevin L. Hartshorn, advisor
Alexander R. Servin
Honors in Biochemistry
“DNA Unwinding by Antitumor Active Dirhodium Compunds”
Shari Uldrich Dunham, Stephen U. Dunham, and Christopher J. Jones, advisors
Samantha R. Sheridan
Honors in Political Science
“The Grieving Self: Dissolving the Gender Binary and Redefi ning Autonomy”
Khristina H. Haddad, advisor
Christopher H. Skorton
Honors in Finance
“The Momentum Effect Anomaly: Implications to Market Effi ciency, Modern Portfolio Theory, and Small Investors”
Eva Marikova Leeds, advisor
Haley V. Skymba
Honors in Neuroscience
“Emotional Memory in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease: Evidence from Implicit and Explicit Memory Systems”
Sarah K. Johnson, advisor
Rianne D. Stowell
Honors in Neuroscience
“The Effects of DNSP-11, a Pro-Peptide of GDNF, on the MPP+ Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease”
Cecilia M. Fox, advisor
Anthony E. Sullivan
Honors in Mathematics
“Operations Research Modeling for Ranking Index Construction”
Kay B. Somers, advisor
Melissa L. Zirkel
Honors in Music and German
“Musik im Konzentrationslager: The Role of Orchestras and Musicians in Auschwitz-Birkenau and Sachsenhausen”
Axel Hildebrandt and Larry Lipkis, advisors