Washington College: A Top-Tier Maryland Liberal Arts College

The Class of 2010 gathered at Miller Library Terrace with faculty and staff.

Students had the opportunity to dine with friends and reflect on their experiences.

Director of Campus Events Laura Johnstone Wilson reviews the program with President Baird Tipson prior to the event.

Senior awards await recipients.

Caroline Grier '10 shared opening remarks with her classmates.

Provost and Dean of the College Christopher Ames announced the award winners.

Riley Carbonneau '10 received the Art History Award.

Erin Hendricken '10, Elizabeth Thomas '10, Robert Klepacki '10, and Justin Bilik '10 shared the Department of Biology Professional Award.

The Department of Biology Research Award went to Khadiza Chowdhury '10.

For outstanding qualities of scholarship, character, and leadership, Katherine Loverde '10 received the Department of Business Management Award.

Daniel Pierce '10 received the Department of Business Management Senior Capstone Experience Award.

The Schottland Business Leadership Award went to Springer Harris '10.

Ericka Malow '10 garnered the Joseph H. McLain '37 Prize for promise in making a future contribution to human understanding of chemistry.

Sarah Macht '10 and Heather Sheridan '10 tied for the James R. Miller '51 Award for Excellence in Chemistry.

The Stewart Drama Award was taken home by Lauren Davenport '10 and Katie Skarwecki '10.

Joseph Blouin '10 received the Economics Department Award.

Brandon Riker '10 received the Wall Street Journal Award.

The Maureen Jacoby Prize for potential in the field of editing and publishing went to Alisha George '10.

Ricky Davis '10 received the Emil J. C. Hildenbrand Memorial Medal for the highest average in English.

Allison Fischbach '10 received the Writers' Union Award.

Melanie Beaver '10 and Kelli Canada '10 shared the Environmental Studies Award.

Ricky Davis '10 and Riley Carbonneau '10 shared the Gender Studies Award.

John MacLellan '10 received the Arther A. Knapp '39 Memorial Prize in History and the Phi Alpha Theta Award.

The Norman James Humanities Award for Excellence went to Molly O'Connell '10.

Laura Reiter '10 garnered both the International Studies Award and the Department of Philosophy and Religion Award.

Brittny Parsells '10 received the Daniel L. Premo Award for promise in the field of public diplomacy.

The Simon Hultman Award for the senior who best emodies the spirit and enthusiasm for international studies and travel was given to Grace Harter '10 and Katherine Nakayama '10.

The Erika and Henry Salloch Prize for the understanding of other cultures went to Akin Walker '10.

Edward Morrone '10 received the William Gover Duvall '30 Prize for great promise in the field of mathematics.

Maureen Sentman '10 took home the Political Science Award.

The Psychology Department Award was given to Karen Hye '10.

Megan Johnston '10 received the Psychology Department Capstone Experience Award.

The Virginia M. Conner '85 Psychology Award went to Anjelica Jackson '10.

The Psychology Department Outstanding Achievement Award was shared by Marissa Babnew '10 and Nichole Horn '10 (not pictured).

Cory Smith '10 received the Anthropology Award.

Andrea Roth '10 and Sarah Milligan '10 took home the Margaret Horsley Award for the clearest understanding of human social behavior.

Lauren Concordia '10 received the Sociology Service Award.

Chris Soper '10 garnered the W. Dennis Berry '87 Leadership Award.

The Karen Kaitz Emerick Award for leadership in community and volunteer service went to Trey Weitzel '10

Kelsey Kemp '10 received the Penny J. Fall Award for leadership on campus that benefits the entire Washington College community.

The Jonathan A. Taylor, Jr. Leadership Award for progressive thought when addressing the needs and demands of the modern collegiate environment went to Sophie Turshen '10.

The following seniors were recognized for outstanding community service: Kathleen Bands, Alyse Bensel, Kelli Canada, Lauren Concordia, Tim Danos, Alisha DiGiandomenico, Cailin Eisele, Mary Fletcher, Charles Grigg, Karen Hye, Anjelica Jackson, Joyell Johnson, Melissa Joseph, Kelsey Long, Sarah Macht, Sarah Ofosu-Ameyaw, Thomas Price, Andrea Roth, Kenneth Searles, Maureen Sentman, Katie Skarwecki, Brandon Smith, Chris Soper, Laura Walter, and Trey Weitzel.

Baird Tipson greets the family of Patrick McGrath '10, who receive a posthumous degree on his behalf.

Patrick McGrath's brother provides words of gratitude and remembrance.

Jasmine Queen '10 received a posthumous degree, accepted by her sisters in Alpha Omicron Pi.

Sisters in Alpha Omicron Pi stand to accept the degree for Jasmine Queen '10.

Charlie Athey '01 gives greetings on behalf of the Alumni Association.

Graduating seniors pour champagne for one another.

Students in the Class of 2010 raise a glass to their achievement.