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Senior Awards Luncheon

May 15, 2009

The Senior Awards luncheon on Martha Washington Square was the first salvo in the flurry of Commencement/Reunion activities. Faculty and staff members gathered to congratulate the Class of 2009 and to recognize the achievements of the graduating class.

Click to enlarge photos by Shane Brill '03.

Senior Luncheon
Senior Luncheon
Senior Luncheon
Senior Luncheon
Senior Luncheon
Senior Luncheon
Senior Class President Becky Streaker congratulates her fellow classmates.
Senior Class President Becky Streaker congratulates her fellow classmates.
The entire student body wished novelist Raymond Federman a happy birthday.
The entire student body wished novelist Raymond Federman a happy birthday.
Carol Sagan Funck produced the most outstanding research project in American Studies.
Carol Sagan Funck produced the most outstanding research project in American Studies.
Corinne Elizabeth Saul won the Lynette Nielsen Art Award.
Corinne Elizabeth Saul won the Lynette Nielsen Art Award.
Colleen Mary Kearins and Erin Kelley O'Hare shared the Art History Award.
Colleen Mary Kearins and Erin Kelley O'Hare shared the Art History Award.
Ann Connelly Markey received the Department of Biology Professional Award.
Ann Connelly Markey received the Department of Biology Professional Award.
In recognition of her outstanding academic achievement, Chelsea Marie Crum received the Department of Biology Award of Special Recognition.
In recognition of her outstanding academic achievement, Chelsea Marie Crum received the Department of Biology Award of Special Recognition.
In recognition of her scholarship, character and leadership, Victoria Elizabeth Weitzel won the Department of Business Management Award.
In recognition of her scholarship, character and leadership, Victoria Elizabeth Weitzel won the Department of Business Management Award.
Danielle Marie Sica produced the most outstanding senior research project in the Business Management Department.
Danielle Marie Sica produced the most outstanding senior research project in the Business Management Department.
Christopher Todd received the Schottland Business Leadership Award.
Christopher Todd received the Schottland Business Leadership Award.
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Mary Eleanor Lide received the Stewart Drama Award, given annually to a senior who has made outstanding contributions through dramatic and speaking ability.
Mary Eleanor Lide received the Stewart Drama Award, given annually to a senior who has made outstanding contributions through dramatic and speaking ability.
Economics major Lauren Marie Thomas received The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Award.
Economics major Lauren Marie Thomas received The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Award.
Seth Kelsey Olson received the Dr. Davy H. McCall Prize in Economics, awarded to a graduating senior with special interest in international economics.
Seth Kelsey Olson received the Dr. Davy H. McCall Prize in Economics, awarded to a graduating senior with special interest in international economics.
Economics major Maoko Ishikawa received the Wall Street Journal Award.
Economics major Maoko Ishikawa received the Wall Street Journal Award.
Aileen Nicole Brenner won the Maureen Jacoby Prize in recognition of her contributions to student publications.
Aileen Nicole Brenner won the Maureen Jacoby Prize in recognition of her contributions to student publications.
With the highest grade point average in English during her four years of study, Brittany Athena Doggett takes home the Emil J. C. Hildenbrand Memorial Medal.
With the highest grade point average in English during her four years of study, Brittany Athena Doggett takes home the Emil J. C. Hildenbrand Memorial Medal.
Capella Meurer received the Writers' Union Award.
Capella Meurer received the Writers' Union Award.
Elizabeth Trout and Samantha Bulkilvish shared the Environmental Studies Award.
Elizabeth Trout and Samantha Bulkilvish shared the Environmental Studies Award.
Carin Janet and Courtney Garges shared the Gender Studies Award.
Carin Janet and Courtney Garges shared the Gender Studies Award.
The Arthur A. Knapp '39 Memorial Prize in History garnered a three-way tie between Brenna Kathleen Helm Bychowski, David Randall Melnick, and Gillian Margaret Bourassa.
The Arthur A. Knapp '39 Memorial Prize in History garnered a three-way tie between Brenna Kathleen Helm Bychowski, David Randall Melnick, and Gillian Margaret Bourassa.
In recognition of her outstanding work in colonial American history, Anna Eleni Green won a scholarship prize from the Eastern Shore chapter of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, as well as the Phi Alpha Theta Award.
In recognition of her outstanding work in colonial American history, Anna Eleni Green won a scholarship prize from the Eastern Shore chapter of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, as well as the Phi Alpha Theta Award.

Timothy May won the Norman James Humanities Award For Excellence.
Timothy May won the Norman James Humanities Award For Excellence.
Patricia Bonman and Kali Erstein shared the International Studies Award.
Patricia Bonman and Kali Erstein shared the International Studies Award.
In recognition of her enthusiasm for international studies and travel, Darla Cornett won the Simon Hultman Award.
In recognition of her enthusiasm for international studies and travel, Darla Cornett won the Simon Hultman Award.
Exemplifying the benefits of inter-cultural education on our campus, Guor Kiir won the Tai Sung An Memorial Prize.
Exemplifying the benefits of inter-cultural education on our campus, Guor Kiir won the Tai Sung An Memorial Prize.
Isaac Schendel received the Erika and Henry Salloch Prize, given by the Department of Modern Languages to the student whose achievement and personal commitment have contributed to the understanding of other cultures.
Isaac Schendel received the Erika and Henry Salloch Prize, given by the Department of Modern Languages to the student whose achievement and personal commitment have contributed to the understanding of other cultures.
Samuel Edward Blain Evans won the William Gover Duvall '30 Prize in mathematics.
Samuel Edward Blain Evans won the William Gover Duvall '30 Prize in mathematics.
Rebekah Lauren Herbold won the Alpha Chi Omega Music Award.
Rebekah Lauren Herbold won the Alpha Chi Omega Music Award.
Kate Towson and Brittany Doggett shared the Political Science Award.
Kate Towson and Brittany Doggett shared the Political Science Award.
Audrey Rae Kossman received the Psychology Department Award..
Audrey Rae Kossman received the Psychology Department Award..
Jamie Lynn Beaber took home the Virginia M. Conner '85 Psychology Award for outstanding ability and achievement in the biobehavioral sciences.
Jamie Lynn Beaber took home the Virginia M. Conner '85 Psychology Award for outstanding ability and achievement in the biobehavioral sciences.
Keri Kiewra and Capella Meurer shared the Psychology Department Outstanding Achievement Award.
Keri Kiewra and Capella Meurer shared the Psychology Department Outstanding Achievement Award.
Dean and Provost of the College Christopher Ames announces the award recipients.
Dean and Provost of the College Christopher Ames announces the award recipients.
Anna Eleni Green received the Anthropology Award.
Anna Eleni Green received the Anthropology Award.
A candidate for the National Lambda Alpha Scholarship for the study of anthropology, Sarah Louise Lunn was recognized by the Maryland Chapter.
A candidate for the National Lambda Alpha Scholarship for the study of anthropology, Sarah Louise Lunn was recognized by the Maryland Chapter.
Brianne Elizabeth Slizofski received the Margaret Horsley Award, given to the sociology major who has demonstrated the clearest understanding of human social behavior.
Brianne Elizabeth Slizofski received the Margaret Horsley Award, given to the sociology major who has demonstrated the clearest understanding of human social behavior.
Timothy May received the Holstein Prize for Ethics.
Timothy May received the Holstein Prize for Ethics.
Samantha Jean Bulkilvish received the W. Dennis Berry '87 Leadership Award.
Samantha Jean Bulkilvish received the W. Dennis Berry '87 Leadership Award.
A leader in community and volunteer service, Lindsay Kalin Dutton took home the Karen Kaitz Emerick Award.
A leader in community and volunteer service, Lindsay Kalin Dutton took home the Karen Kaitz Emerick Award and the Outstanding Community Service Recognition Award.
In recognition of her leadership and contributions as a female athlete, Candace Lee Gaull received the Penny J. Fall Award.
In recognition of her leadership and contributions as a female athlete, Candace Lee Gaull received the Penny J. Fall Award.
Spencer Dove, former SGA president, won the Jonathan A. Taylor, Jr. Leadership Award.
Spencer Dove, former SGA president, won the Jonathan A. Taylor, Jr. Leadership Award.
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Carolyn Fuss Thompson '98 welcomes new graduates to the Washington College alumni family.
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Carolyn Fuss Thompson '98 welcomes new graduates to the Washington College alumni family.
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President Baird Tipson reads from historic narrative that might have been composed for 19th-century alumni.
President Baird Tipson reads from historic narrative that might have been composed for 19th-century alumni.
Senior Luncheon
President Baird Tipson raises a toast to the graduating class.
President Baird Tipson raises a toast to the graduating class.

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