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F Washington College Commencement Processional Richard C DeProspo Ceremony Marshal Professor of English and American Studies Presiding Wayne B Powell Interim President of the College Invocation The Rev Randy K Callender, Rector St Philip’s Episcopal Church, Annapolis The National Anthem and Lift Every Voice and Sing Madison Gabrielle Battle ’21 Berkleigh Mackenna Fadden ’21 Daniel Palmatary ’21 Destiny Smith’21 Welcome Dr Powell Senior Class Speaker Paris A Young ’21 Alumni Citation Christine Lincoln ’00 Michael Harvey Interim Provost and Dean of the College Greetings and the Mandamus for College Honors Stephen T Golding ’72 Chair, Board of Visitors and Governors Conferring of Honorary Degree Dr Powell Response & Address Katie Hood Doctor of Public Service Graduation of the Class of 2021 The Mandamus Conferring of Degrees Presentation of Candidates Mr Golding Dr Powell Dr Harvey Hi Juvenes, Candidati Alumni Sunt Marshal DeProspo The Alumni Association’s Award for Distinguished Teaching Dr Harvey Faculty and Student Awards Dr Harvey Senior Honors and Prizes Dr Harvey The Jane Huston Goodfellow Memorial Prize To a graduating senior, majoring in science, who has an abiding appreciation of the arts and humanities and has shown scholastic excellence The Gold Pentagon Awards To one senior and one alumnus, faculty or friend of the College, selected by the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, in recognition of meritorious service to Washington College Sophie Kerr Prize To the senior having the best ability and promise for future fulfillment in the field of literary endeavor Awards Conferred by the Entire Faculty The Louis L Goldstein ’35 Award To a graduating senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, has demonstrated unusual interest, enthusiasm and potential in the field of public affairs Eugene B Casey Medal To a senior woman voted by the faculty to be outstanding in the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership and campus citizenship Henry W.C Catlin 1894 Medal To a senior man voted by the faculty to be outstanding in the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership and campus citizenship Clark-Porter Medal To the student whose character and personal integrity, in the opinion of the faculty, have most clearly enhanced the quality of campus life Presented by Charles B Clark, class of 1934, in memory of Harry P Porter, class of 1905 George Washington Medal and Award To the senior who shows the greatest promise of understanding and realizing in life and work the ideals of a liberal education Closing Remarks Dr Powell Benediction Rev Callender Recessional Marshal DeProspo With thanks to Processional and Recessional Music: John Paul Howell, Chuck Powers, and Robert G Wallace of the Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes and Drums H I N GT S A O W N I N B RE P 17 82 UB M C O LL V EG E R Interpretation for the deaf: Deafinitions & Interpreting, LLC YL S I G I L AR Honorary Degree Recipient Katie Hood KATIE HOOD is Chief Executive Officer of One Love, the nation’s leading educator of young people on the topic of healthy and unhealthy relationships, as both a primary prevention strategy for relationship abuse and as an investment in the relationship health of the next generation Prior to joining One Love, Hood was Chief Executive Officer at the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, where for nine years she worked to drive research progress toward a cure She also worked as a philanthropic consultant and served as a visiting lecturer at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy Before discovering her passion for philanthropy, she held positions at both Goldman Sachs and Bain & Company A dynamic speaker and frequent panelist, Hood has appeared at Aspen Ideas: Health, Milken Global Conference, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Conference and The Nantucket Project Her 2019 TED talk, “The Difference between Healthy and Unhealthy Love,” captured more than million views Hood received her bachelor’s degree in public policy from Duke University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School She lives outside of New York City with her husband, four children, and two dogs Alumni Citation Recipient Christine Lincoln ’00 CHRISTINE LINCOLN is an internationally awardwinning author and motivational speaker Her stories have appeared on stage at Symphony Space and Word Theatre, read and performed by Don Cheadle, Gary Dourdan, and Lizan Mitchell Her short stories have appeared in various literary journals such as Pleiades Magazine and the Paris Review Lincoln is Poet Laureate Emeritus of York Pennsylvania During her service to the City of York she created a writing group at a local domestic violence safehouse where she helped survivors of trauma and abuse explore poetry as a means to healing She also created “Writers Voice,” a monthly column for the York Daily Record that featured emerging writers and visual artists throughout South Central Pennsylvania Christine has traveled throughout the United States and the world, including South Africa where she was the first author to represent the United States in South Africa’s annual Year of the Writer Celebration She has appeared on NPR, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and has been featured as a “Phenomenal Woman” in O: The Oprah Magazine Lincoln’s life motto is this: you only have this one wild beautiful life, so live it like you mean it Currently, Lincoln divides her time between Ghana, Africa and the United States, working as a writer, speaker, teacher, artist, community leader and activist And primarily this is how Lincoln sees herself, as an artist activist who uses every talent and gift like a superhero, like Princess Diana of Themyscira But, instead of using a magic lasso and invisible plane Lincoln uses words to save herself and hopefully the world Candidates for the Degree †First Honor Graduate First Honor Graduates Bachelor of Arts †Liane Elise Beckley, summa cum laude, Lynette Neilsen Professional Practice Award, Lynette Neilsen Juror’s Choice Award †Annalie Rose Buscarino, summa cum laude, Emil J.C Hildenbrand Memorial Award, Margaret Horsley Award †Bethany Joy Ford, summa cum laude, Dr Davy H McCall Prize in Economics, International Studies Award †Elizabeth Anne Lilly, summa cum laude, George Washington Medal & Award, The Department of Philosophy and Religion Award, Sociology Service Award †Julia M Manaraze, summa cum laude, The Norman James Humanities Award for Excellence †Megan Stephanie Walsh, summa cum laude, Emil J.C Hildenbrand Memorial Award Bachelor of Arts Rebecca Joan Kanaskie, summa cum laude Kathryn Elizabeth Shenk, summa cum laude, Arthur A Knapp ’39 Memorial Prize in History, Phi Alpha Theta Emily Nicole Fehsenfeld, summa cum laude, Political Science Award Caitlin Rose Woods, virtual attendee, summa cum laude, The Seán O Connor Teaching Award Vanessa Leigh Rupertus, in absentia, summa cum laude Patrick T Salerno, virtual attendee, summa cum laude, The Department of Philosophy and Religion Award Emily Rose Wiest, summa cum laude Anna Garow, summa cum laude, The Economics Department Award, Arthur A Knapp ’39 Memorial Prize in History Nicole Hatfield, summa cum laude Sarah Anne Bowden, summa cum laude Nicole Ann Noce, summa cum laude, William Gover Duvall ’30 Prize Vax Jones, summa cum laude, Psychology Department Outstanding Achievement Award Aidan Kelly, summa cum laude Lucy-Dannielle Abena Ofosu-Appiah, summa cum laude Charles Matthew Snyder, summa cum laude Yoshiki Masuda, in absentia, summa cum laude William George Rotsch, summa cum laude, The Economics Department Award Jacquelyn M Smith, summa cum laude, Bennett Lamond Senior Capstone Award in English Benjamin Barton, summa cum laude, The Economics Department Award Holly Ann Shaffer, summa cum laude Talia Seidman, summa cum laude Alana Lexi Pecchioli, magna cum laude Gillian H Kelahan, magna cum laude Michelle Nguyen Ly, magna cum laude Leah Rose Morris, magna cum laude, American Studies Program Senior Capstone Experience Award Yuying Liu, magna cum laude, Dr Davy H McCall Prize in Economics, Tai Sung An Memorial Prize Agnes Anderson, magna cum laude Lizet Ivarra, magna cum laude, Erika & Henry Salloch Prize, Psychology Department Award Tamia Janelle Williams, magna cum laude Justin T Nash, magna cum laude, The Maureen Jacoby Prize Maya Anne Moskunas, magna cum laude, Department of Business Management Senior Capstone Award Miles Nicholas Cochran, in absentia, magna cum laude Brenda N Clark, magna cum laude Zachary Austensen, magna cum laude Megan Leanne Ritchey, magna cum laude, Political Science Award Bradley Harrison Melzer, magna cum laude, Department of Business Management Award, Department of Business Management Senior Capstone Experience Award Jacob W Goudy, in absentia, magna cum laude Parker Elizabeth Wolf, magna cum laude, Outstanding Dance Minor Student Award Isabella Robbin Sansanelli, cum laude, Penny J Fall Award Ethan Hu, cum laude Grace Campbell Moery, cum laude Annie Rebecca Javitt, cum laude, Alpha Chi Omega Music Award Destiny Smith, cum laude, Alpha Chi Omega Music Award Elizabeth Hill, virtual attendee, cum laude Michael Spence, cum laude Jason Christopher Miller, cum laude MacKenzie Brady, cum laude, The Writers Union Award Bethelehem Kassahun Yirga, cum laude Michael Colin Levi, cum laude, The Communication and Media Studies Capstone Experience Award, Education Department Award Evan Lee Wilson Gaines, cum laude, The Communication and Media Studies Outstanding Scholar Award Anna Elise Bennett, cum laude Aaron B Adler, in absentia Caroline Elizabeth Albert Angela Julianne Aponte Gonzalez, The Lambda Alpha Gamma of Maryland Chapter Senior Award Jada Vanessa Aristilde Rute Solomon Assefa Elleny Ayano Steffan A Barahona Kayla Marie Barney Joanne Edele Bond Emilee Kirsten Brock Victoria Brooks Aizha Niaira Brown Daniel Justin Brown, W Dennis Berry M ’87 Award Giselle Liza Brown, in absentia Kashmira Anyae LaShae Brown-Rochester, in absentia Sarah Jennifer Bruno Gabriella M Bucci Thomas Joaquin Buckman Logan Patrick Bunch Caylin June Cannavino Derrick Joseph Carter Sarah Marie Margaret Cataldo Aidan Finn Chadam Xin Chen, in absentia Zheyuan Chen, in absentia Rahat Choudery Laura Nicole Cochrane Mark Roland Cooley Larah C Cox Julia Rose Cunningham, in absentia Hunter Dase Christopher Nathaniel Del Rosario Dominic James Delcoco Andrew DelPercio Aaron I Deutsch Kevin A Dickey, in absentia Sarah Dexter Dockham, in absentia Sara Douglas Leah Anne Duff Jacqueline Mildred Dulaff, in absentia Brett William Edwards Griffin James Eisenmann Harrison Colby Ernst, in absentia Ziwei Fang, in absentia Andrew K Feeley Guotai Feng, virtual attendee Jackson G Filicicchia Hanna Bird Flowers Noah Frebert Evan Joseph Gaba Julianna Gill Melia Marcelin Estelle Greene, in absentia Keen Lipperet Griffin Brandon M Gross Justin M Gruen Destiny Lynn Harris, Clark Porter Medal, The S.E.E.D Award (Successfully Educating and Empowering for Diversity) Audrey Hayn Hannah Rebekah Henson Mikala Rene Herlihy Eileen Hernandez Kaitlyn Herrick Michael Thomas Hershey Kwarysha D Howard David Hudak Elyse Clare Hummer Nathan Randall Hutton Jinlin Jiang, in absentia Leo Cameron Quinn Johnson Kaitlyn Nicole Jones Catherine Keirn Megan Elizabeth Klink, in absentia Darya Sergeyevna Kolesnikova Frank R Koons IV Anne Krysztofiak, Education Department Award Gabrielle Kszak Katie Lauren Lengyel Alden Chase Lentz Kimberly Leonard, in absentia Raymond Lewis, in absentia Charles Ji Yuan Liang, in absentia Ruijia Liang, virtual attendee Liam V MacKenzie Joseph Robert Maimone Natalie Caroline Mansfield Austin A Martin-Williams Benjamin David Masclans Benjamin Alexander Mathews, virtual attendee Lauren Elizabeth Maxwell Amelia Francis Mazza Barry D McCormick Jr Alexandra Melvin Alejandro Cardenas Mendoza Haley Morgan Michael-Lee, in absentia Angelica Miller Cody Hupfeldt Miller Kyle Delane Mitten, in absentia Gemma Francis Mochi Jamie Lynn Morris Lisa Marie Mulhearn Brad Spence Mundorf, in absentia Madison Noonan Tinotenda Ziyanda Nyawata, in absentia Laura L Oliveira Silva John William Oliver Rhoda Apotierioluwa Oluwalana Ethan Townsend O’Malley Vincent Issac Pacheco Daniel Palmatary, Department of Music Award for Professional Promise in Research and Creative Achievement Korneli Patarkalashvili Dillon Pierpont Margaret Katheryn Pietrucha 10 Hugh S Plumb, virtual attendee Sarah Collette Polo Joshua Porteous, in absentia Hannah Quinn Powell Kaitlyn Pritchard, Anthropology Achievement Award Isabella Procopio Savannah Denise Quade, in absentia Kanya Ya’Mace Radford, in absentia Patricia Anne Cadiente Rana Alexa Reed Sean Reilly Erika Michelle Reynolds, in absentia Samantha Bradley Robinson Jacklyn Russo Brandie Dawn Ruth Brianna LaRae Sampson Luis Sanchez-Aguilar Abigail Elizabeth Saxton, Rachel Scholz Leadership Award Nicholas P Schmelzer, in absentia Taylor Schroyer Samantha Segura Cisneros Matthew Porter King Siems Bethany Ann Simms, virtual attendee Joe Anthony Sivo Natasha Slaby Abigail Lee Smith Lauren Margaret Souder Julia Sparco Elisse Danielle Spence, The Daniel L Premo Award in Political Science Harriet Starr Grace Steele Rose Sheri Stevens, in absentia Cole Francis Pio Storm, The Rebecca Corbin Loree Business Leadership Award Lindsay Nicole Strauss Katherine Kingsley Swartley Joe Tobin Jiruwak Chala Tolessa Colin Peter Underwood, in absentia Devin Grace Semmes Valcich Jonathan Nicholas Vitale Jaime Rose Waddell Yijia Wang, in absentia Yu Wang, in absentia Veronica Washington Dylan Thomas Wheeler Quinn A Willis Charles Schroeder Wittich Christian Tsion Yosef, virtual attendee, The Simon Hultman Award Benjamin Eric Young Paris Young, Louis L Goldstein ’35 Award Kayla Zapcic Jiale Zou, in absentia Bachelor of Science Brittany Walker, summa cum laude Kylie Peets, summa cum laude Haley Wilt, virtual attendee, summa cum laude, Washington College Premedical Professional Award, Department of Biology Research Award, Joseph McLain Prize Samina L Soin-Voshell, summa cum laude, Jane Huston Goodfellow Memorial Prize, Eugene B Casey Medal, Middendorf Award for Academic Excellence in the Study of the Environment Kamdyn Rose Finney, summa cum laude Brianna Michelle Parise, summa cum laude Maggie Witham, summa cum laude, Department of Biology Award of Special Recognition Allison Hannah Gallagher, summa cum laude, Jane Huston Goodfellow Memorial Prize, Washington College Pre-Pharmacy Award, Joseph McLain Prize Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt, summa cum laude, Washington College Pre-Allied Health Award William Parker Cosner, summa cum laude, Middendorf Award for Academic Excellence in the Study of the Environment Meghan E McHenry, summa cum laude, Department of Biology Award of Special Recognition Nathaniel Neuland, summa cum laude, James M Miller ’51 Prize in Chemistry Heather Rohwein, summa cum laude, Washington College Pre-Nursing Award Caroline E Braungard, in absentia, summa cum laude, James M Miller ’51 Prize in Chemistry William Fifer, magna cum laude Olivia Grace Butler, magna cum laude, The Department of Environmental Science and Studies Research Potential Award Mahin Ayesha Zaman, magna cum laude Shannon Thomas, magna cum laude, The Department of Environmental Science and Studies Research Potential Award, Karen Kaitz Emerick Award Harry Ryan Redding, magna cum laude Emma Ellen-Crosby Dodsworth, magna cum laude Berkleigh Mackenna Fadden, magna cum laude, Garry E Clarke Performance Award Camerin Caraballo, magna cum laude Gavin Campbell, cum laude Douglas Thomas Kurtz, cum laude, Henry W.C Catlin 1984 Medal, Environmental Science and Studies Award, The Jonathan A Taylor Jr Leadership Award Kayla Mehrtens, cum laude Martina Elizabeth Towers, cum laude Brendan Michael Farrell, cum laude Olivia Sara Oakley, cum laude Jessie Ngo, cum laude, Psychology Department Capstone Experience Award Jennifer Shabrach, cum laude Najeyah Al-Tamimi, Environmental Science and Studies Award Madison Gabrielle Battle Summer Mae Black Zachary Quinn Blackwell Brooke Sierra Brown, in absentia Nicolina Elvira Maria Capitanio Kinza Ahmad Cheema, in absentia Kaelyn Elise Connor Michaela Hope Creel, virtual attendee Meghan Catherine Dean Jake P Dipaola Kaitlyn Nicole Ecoff, Virginia M Conner ‘85 Psychology Award Philip Douglas Martin Estes Gabrielle Francis, in absentia Matthew Gregory Kelly Lynn Greiser Jessica Jaymes Gunoskey Julia Christine Hallman Kellen F Hanley Tyler Hawkins Abigail Hilty 11 Christina Hommer Christiana Mackenzie Dorothy Hooker, in absentia Danitha Isma Ajyh Ken-Taj Johnson, virtual attendee Sarlina Qwaviya Joseph Bridget Karpman Riley E Katzman, virtual attendee Julie Lynn Marie Kinsley Evan Koch Colleen Marie Larsen MengJiao Li Christropher Lollo Chenyi Lou, in absentia Matthew Lunn-Singleton Julia Fennel Matsen John Thomas Mecca Sabrina Annetta Mendez, Erika & Henry Salloch Prize Dylan Nepert, in absentia Terran Tumpale Ondiek, in absentia Kelly Elizabeth Ramsey, virtual attendee William Patrick Reid, Jane Huston Goodfellow Memorial Prize, Stewart Theatre Award Ella Samer Erika Leigjh Schmidt Christina M Segrest Kitana Settle Peyton Sullivan Stewart, The John S Toll Award in Physics Mah Tha, in absentia Sara Ann Thurwanger Allison Tran Zachary Urbanski Stephaney Wilson, in absentia Ziyin Zhao, virtual attendee Andrew Cole Hazlett, Upon Completion Burke Tanner McFillin, Upon Completion 12 Other Senior Honors and Prizes The American Studies Program Senior Capstone Experience Award Awarded to a graduating American studies major with the most outstanding senior research project Leah Rose Morris The Anthropology Achievement Award Given to the graduating major or majors who have shown exceptional understanding of anthropology and other cultures, past or present Kaitlyn Pritchard The Lambda Alpha Gamma of Maryland Chapter Senior Award Awarded to the graduating senior in anthropology for demonstrating the most outstanding formal writing skill as the chapter’s candidate for the Lambda Alpha national scholarship Angela Julianne Aponte Gonzalez The Lynette Neilsen Professional Practice Award Awarded annually by the department faculty to the studio art senior who demonstrates the most engaged, dedicated, and consistent creative practice over the course of the SCE year Liane Elise Beckley The Lynette Neilsen Juror’s Choice Award Awarded annually by an invited guest juror, the award is given to the artist presenting the most outstanding work of art in the Senior Capstone Exhibition Liane Elise Beckley Washington College Pre-Pharmacy Award Awarded to the graduating biolog y major who has demonstrated academic excellence, who is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy and who has a strong potential for success in the field of pharmacy Allison Hannah Gallagher Washington College Pre-Nursing Award Awarded to the graduating biolog y major who has demonstrated academic excellence, who is pursuing a nursing degree, and who has a strong potential for success in the field of nursing Heather Rohwein Washington College Premedical Professional Award Awarded to the graduating biolog y major who has demonstrated academic excellence, who is pursuing a medical or veterinary degree, and who has a strong potential for success in the medical or veterinary fields Haley Wilt Washington College Pre-Allied Health Award Awarded to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated academic excellence, who is pursuing an allied health degree, and who has a strong potential for success in an allied health field Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt The Department of Biology Research Award Awarded to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated excellence in academics and undergraduate biological research Haley Wilt 13 The Department of Biology Award of Special Recognition Awarded on a special occasion to the graduating biology major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an exceptional depth of understanding in the field of biology Meghan E McHenry Maggie Witham The Department of Business Management Award Given to a graduating business major who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of scholarship, character, and leadership Bradley Harrison Melzer The Department of Business Management Senior Capstone Experience Award Awarded to a graduating business major with the most outstanding senior research project demonstrating high scholarship and analytical skills Bradley Harrison Melzer Maya Anne Moskunas The Rebecca Corbin Loree Business Leadership Award Awarded to a Washington College senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic ability and leadership potential for business Cole Francis Pio Storm The Joseph H McLain ’37 Prize Awarded to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the Department of Chemistry, shows the greatest promise for making a future contribution to human understanding of chemistry Endowed in 1982 by members of the American Pyrotechnics Association Allison Hannah Gallagher Haley Wilt The James R Miller ’51 Award for Excellence in Chemistry Given annually to an outstanding senior majoring in chemistry or a premedical student who has demonstrated special interest and high academic achievement in chemistry Caroline E Braungard Nathaniel Neuland The Communication and Media Studies Outstanding Scholar Award The award is given to the graduating senior majoring in Communication and Media Studies who has demonstrated high academic achievement; superior oral and written abilities; a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and interventional work; and leadership among their peers Evan Lee Wilson Gaines The Communication and Media Studies Capstone Experience Award Awarded to a Washington College senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic ability and leadership potential for business Michael Colin Levi The Outstanding Dance Minor Student Award Awarded to a graduating dance minor for excellence in their education, including service activities, scholarship, and artistry Parker Elizabeth Wolf The Economics Department Award Awarded to a graduating senior for outstanding academic performance and the potential for high achievement in the field of economics Benjamin Barton Anna Garow William George Rotsch 14 The Dr Davy H McCall Prize in Economics Awarded to a graduating senior majoring in economics who has demonstrated special interest and high academic achievement and superior oral and written abilities in international economics Bethany Joy Ford Yuying Liu The Seán O Connor Teaching Award Awarded to a graduating senior who, in the judgment of the Education Department, has consistently displayed outstanding performance in teaching and authentic student engagement Caitlin Rose Woods The Education Department Award Awarded to a graduating senior who, in the judgment of the department, has shown the promise of meaningful contributions to diversified pedagogy, cultural sensitivity, and global awareness within the fields of education and the liberal arts Anne Krysztofiak Michael Colin Levi The Rachel Scholz Leadership Award Awarded to a graduating senior who, in the judgment of the education department, has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of an outstanding teacher-leader Abigail Elizabeth Saxton The Maureen Jacoby Prize Awarded to the graduating senior who has demonstrated dedication to student publications at Washington College and has strong potential for a future in the field of editing or publishing Justin T Nash The Emil J C Hildenbrand Memorial Medal Awarded to the senior who attains the highest average in English during the four years of study Given by the Washington, D.C Chapter of the Alumni Association Annalie Rose Buscarino Megan Stephanie Walsh The Bennett Lamond Senior Capstone Award in English Awarded annually to a student with a superior senior capstone in the department of English Jacquelyn M Smith The Writers’ Union Award Given for outstanding service to the Writers’ Union A gift of Robert L Chamberlin, Jr ’48 in memory of Mary Lou Chamberlin ’49 MacKenzie Brady The Environmental Science and Studies Award This award is given annually to the student who has demonstrated through action or scholarship an abiding interest in promoting environmental awareness Douglas Thomas Kurtz Najeyah Al-Tamimi Middendorf Award for Academic Excellence in the Study of the Environment This award is given annually to the student who has exhibited outstanding academic accomplishments in environmental science or studies William Parker Cosner Samina L Soin-Voshell 15 The Department of Environmental Science and Studies Research Potential Award This award is given annually to the student who demonstrates excellent leadership, organization, initiative, and skill in laboratory, field, and/or computer modeling research Olivia Grace Butler Shannon Thomas The Arthur A Knapp ’39 Memorial Prize in History Awarded to the graduating history major who, in the opinion of the department, has displayed unusual interest, enthusiasm, and ability in the field of history Kathryn Elizabeth Shenk Anna Garow The Phi Alpha Theta Award Granted to the graduating senior history student whose dedication best supports the mission of the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society to promote the study of history through research, teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians Kathryn Elizabeth Shenk The Norman James Humanities Award for Excellence Given by the James family to the senior majoring in humanities who has shown academic distinction and represents the ideals of humanistic society Julia M Manaraze The International Studies Award Given to a graduating major who, in the opinion of the department, demonstrates an exceptional understanding and interest in international affairs Bethany Joy Ford The Simon Hultman Award Awarded to the graduating senior who best embodies the spirit and enthusiasm for international studies and travel Christian Tsion Yosef The Tai Sung An Memorial Prize Awarded to the graduating international student who, in the opinion of the faculty of the international studies interdisciplinary major, has exemplified in an exceptional manner the benefits of inter-cultural education on our campus Yuying Liu The William Gover Duvall ’30 Prize Awarded to a graduating senior who, in the judgment of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, has demonstrated outstanding achievement and shows great promise in the field of mathematics Nicole Ann Noce The Alpha Chi Omega Music Award Given to a senior in recognition of excellence in music Annie Rebecca Javitt Destiny Smith The Garry E Clarke Performance Prize Awarded annually to the graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in musical performance or music composition The recipient must have shown leadership in departmental ensembles and excelled in the performance of their senior recital or in applied music composition, as part of their Senior Capstone Experience Berkleigh Mackenna Fadden 16 Department of Music Award for Professional Promise in Research and Creative Achievement Presented to a graduating music major who demonstrates professional promise in the field of music In addition to excelling in the classroom, recipients of this award will have independently pursued professional and creative co-curricular opportunities beyond the classroom Daniel Palmatary The Department of Philosophy and Religion Award Given to a graduating senior majoring in Philosophy, recognizing outstanding ability in, and engagement with, the field of philosophy and religion Elizabeth Anne Lilly The John S Toll Prize in Physics Awarded to a graduating senior showing exceptional promise in the field of physics Peyton Sullivan Stewart The Political Science Award Given to a graduating major who, in the opinion of the department, demonstrates a superior theoretical and practical understanding of political life Emily Nicole Fehsenfeld Megan Leanne Ritchey The Daniel L Premo Award Given annually to the graduating senior in political science or international studies who shows the most promise in the field of public diplomacy Elisse Danielle Spence The Psychology Department Outstanding Achievement Award Given to senior psychology majors in recognition of exceptionally high levels of performance in the field of psychology Vax Jones The Psychology Department Capstone Experience Award Presented to the graduating senior majoring in psychology who, in the opinion of the Department, should be recognized for successful completion and presentation of an exceptional capstone project Jessie Ngo The Psychology Department Award Given to the senior psychology major who shows outstanding promise in the field of psychology Lizet Ivarra The Virginia M Conner ’85 Psychology Award Presented annually to the graduating senior or seniors majoring in psychology who, in the opinion of the department, have demonstrated superior scholarship and service to the department and to the College Kaitlyn Nicole Ecoff The Margaret Horsley Award Given to the graduating major or majors who, in the opinion of the faculty and students of the Department of Sociology, have shown in his or her work the clearest understanding of human social behavior Annalie Rose Buscarino The Sociology Service Award Awarded to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the department and its students, has made, through service, the greatest contribution to the sociolog y program at Washington College Elizabeth Anne Lilly 17 The Stewart Theatre Award Given annually to a senior who has made outstanding contributions to the College through dramatic and speaking ability Endowed by Pearl Griffin Stewart, class of 1905 William Patrick Reid The Erika and Henry Salloch Prize Given by the Department of World Languages and Cultures in memory of Erika and Henry Salloch, to the student whose achievement and personal commitment have contributed to the understanding of other cultures Lizet Ivarra Sabrina Annetta Mendez The W Dennis Berry ’87 Leadership Award Presented annually to the senior or seniors who most clearly exhibit those characteristics of charismatic leadership that distinguished Mr Berry’s service to Washington College Daniel Justin Brown The Karen Kaitz Emerick Award Awarded to one or more senior students, chosen by the Executive Committee of the Student Government Association, who have demonstrated strong character and good academic standing, and who have been leaders in community and volunteer service Shannon Thomas The Penny J Fall Award Given annually by the Washington College Student Government Association to the female athlete who most successfully continues, through service to the College, the tradition and legacy set by Professor Fall The recipient is chosen for her leadership on campus and her ability to conceive, organize and execute academic and extracurricular activities that have benefited the entire Washington College community Isabella Robbin Sansanelli The Jonathan A Taylor, Jr Leadership Award Given to the member of the Washington College Student Government Association who diligently and effectively incorporates progressive thought when addressing the needs and demands of the modern collegiate environment Douglas Thomas Kurtz The S.E.E.D Award (Successfully Educating and Empowering for Diversity) This honor acknowledges an especially noteworthy contribution and initiative that result in significant change in the campus climate and/or the composition within the college community Destiny Harris Laughlin Distinguished Scholar Award This award is presented to a Washington College student of the junior or senior class who has demonstrated outstanding scholarships, with noteworthy contributions to his/her class and to Washington College Sara Ann Thurwanger Catherine Keirn 18 Honorary Societies Senior Membership Recognition Phi Beta Kappa, Theta of Maryland, Sheltered at Washington College, the oldest undergraduate honors organization in the United States, celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences Benjamin Barton Liane Elise Beckley Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt Annalie Rose Buscarino William Fifer Kamdyn Rose Finney Bethany Joy Ford Allison Hannah Gallagher Anna Garow Nicole Hatfield Rebecca Joan Kanaskie Elizabeth Anne Lilly Yuying Liu Julia M Manaraze Meghan E McHenry Nathaniel Neuland Nicole Ann Noce Lucy-Dannielle Abena Ofosu-Appiah Heather Rohwein William George Rotsch Talia Seidman Charles Matthew Snyder Samina L Soin-Voshell Megan Stephanie Walsh Emily Rose Wiest Tamia Janelle Williams Caitlin Rose Woods Mahin Ayesha Zaman Omicron Delta Kappa is a national leadership honor society recognizing and encouraging the achievement of exemplary character and superior quality in scholarship and learning Benjamin Barton Liane Elise Beckley Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt Caroline E Braungard Annalie Rose Buscarino Brenda N Clark Berkleigh Mackenna Fadden Kayla Mehrtens Bradley Harrison Melzer Brianna Michelle Parise William Patrick Reid William George Rotsch Vanessa Leigh Rupertus Isabella Robbin Sansanelli Jennifer Shabrach Talia Seidman Charles Matthew Snyder Samina L Soin-Voshell Michael Spence Martina Elizabeth Towers Bethelehem Kassahun Yirga Mahin Ayesha Zaman Lambda Alpha is the National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology It was founded for the purpose of encouraging and stimulating scholarship and research in anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty, and other persons engaged in the study of anthropology Angela Julianne Aponte Gonzalez Patrick T Salerno Mahin Ayesha Zaman Beta Beta Beta, Rho Iota Chapter, is a national honor society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research Summer Mae Black Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt Meghan Catherine Dean William Fifer Kamdyn Rose Finney Allison Hannah Gallagher Kellen F Hanley Douglas Thomas Kurtz Colleen Marie Larsen Meghan E McHenry Brianna Michelle Parise Heather Rohwein Samina L Soin-Voshell Brittany Walker Haley Wilt Maggie Witham 19 Sigma Beta Delta is a national honor society in business, recognizing students in the top 20% of their class who aspire toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind Benjamin Barton Aiden Kelly Bradley Harrison Melzer Maya Anne Moskunas Lucy-Dannielle Abena Ofosu-Appiah Alana Lexi Pecchioli Talia Seidman Brittany Walker Ethan Hu William George Rotsch Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Gamma Eta Chapter is the national honor society in chemistry at Washington College recognizing outstanding students demonstrating exceptional ability and interest in the field of chemistry Summer Mae Black Caroline E Braungard William Fifer Allison Hannah Gallagher Matthew Gregory Douglas Thomas Kurtz Christopher Lollo Julia Fennel Matsen Kayla Mehrtens Nathaniel Neuland Brianna Michelle Parise Harry Ryan Redding Jennifer Shabrach Martina Elizabeth Towers Brittany Walker Haley Wilt Mahin Ayesha Zaman Delta Eta Pi is a national dance honor society sponsored by the National Dance Society to recognize students for outstanding achievements in dance, including performance, choreography, scholarship, technology, and community service Delta Eta Pi recognizes artistic and academic achievement and promotes dance education within the College and the local community Elizabeth Anne Lilly Nicole Ann Noce William Patrick Reid Omicron Delta Epsilon is an international honor society recognizing high achievement and strong personal interest in economics Benjamin Barton William Parker Cosner Bethany Joy Ford Michael Thomas Hershey Ethan Hu Catherine Keirn Yuying Liu Talia Seidman Charles Matthew Snyder Michael Spence Pi Lambda Theta is a national honor society recognizing high standards in the study of education Caroline Elizabeth Albert Caroline E Braungard Brenda N Clark Evan Lee Wilson Gaines 20 Benjamin Alexander Matthews Leah Rose Morris Nicole Ann Noce Harry Ryan Redding Holly Ann Shaffer Jacquelyn M Smith Bethelehem Kassahun Yirga Kappa Alpha Omicron, Iota Chapter, is an interdisciplinary Environmental Honor Society for students who excel in their academic studies as an environmental studies or science major The students have interests ranging from economics to the natural sciences, and share a common goal to better the environment through community service and education Olivia Grace Butler William Parker Cosner Emma Ellen-Crosby Dodsworth Samina L Soin-Voshell Shannon Thomas Douglas Thomas Kurtz Devin Grace Semmes Valcich Delta Phi Alpha the National German Honor Society, seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship The Society aims to promote the study of the German Language, literature and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value and which contribute to man’s eternal search for peace and truth Erika Schmidt Phi Alpha Theta is a national honor society for students in the upper third of their class who have demonstrated excellence in research and writing in the field of history Anna Garow Michael Thomas Hershey Benjamin Alexander Mathews Jamie Lynn Morris Leah Rose Morris Ethan Townsend O’Malley Samantha Bradley Robinson Kathryn Elizabeth Shenk Lauren Margaret Souder Jonathan Nicholas Vitale Paris Young Alpha Mu Alpha is a national marketing honorary, recognizing qualified undergraduate students for their outstanding scholastic achievement in the area of marketing Frank R Koons IV Amelia Francis Mazza Bradley Harrison Melzer Alana Lexi Pecchioli Sean Reilly Jacklyn Russo Abigail Lee Smith Cole Francis Pio Storm Veronica Washington Pi Mu Epsilon, Maryland Iota Chapter, is the national honorary mathematics society The purpose of the organization is to promote scholarly activity in mathematics among students in academic institutions Brenda N Clark Kaelyn Elise Connor Jason Christopher Miller Nicole Ann Noce 21 Phi Sigma Tau, Delta Chapter, is a national honor society recognizing high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy Alejandro Cardenas Mendoza Patrick T Salerno Jennifer Shabrach Pi Sigma Alpha is a national honor society in political science recognizing students in the upper third of their class who have demonstrated productive scholarship and personal interest in government, international relations, or public administration Annalie Rose Buscarino Emily Nicole Fehsenfeld Bethany Joy Ford Grace Campbell Moery Megan Leanne Ritchey Isabella Robbin Sansanelli Laura L Oliveira Silva Bethelehem Kassahun Yirga Mahin Ayesha Zaman Psi Chi is an international honor society in psychology, awarding distinction to students in the upper 35% of their class who have demonstrated productive scholarship in psychology Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts Degree: Annalie Rose Buscarino Lizet Ivarra Yoshiki Masuda Talia Seidman Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree: Camerin Caraballo Berkleigh Mackenna Fadden William Fifer Jessie Ngo Olivia Sara Oakley Jennifer Shabrach Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Zeta Chapter, is a national honor society in Spanish, recognizing students in the upper 35% of their class who have demonstrated superior academic achievement and commitment to the study of Spanish language and Hispanic literature and culture Caroline Elizabeth Albert Audrey Hayn Lizet Ivarra Elizabeth Anne Lilly 22 Sabrina Annetta Mendez Heather Rohwein Isabella Robbin Sansanelli Samantha Segura Cisneros at h l e t ic awa r ds The Doris T Bell '50 Award The senior female with the highest cumulative average who has won a varsity letter during the year Annalie Rose Buscarino The Alfred Reddish Award The senior male with the highest cumulative average who has won a varsity letter during the year Aidan Kelly The Thomas Reeder Spedden Medal Presented to a male and female student for academic standing and achievement in athletics Catherine Keirn Grace Steele The Eldridge Eliason Award The senior male student and female student who, with scholastic standing in the upper half of the class, has accomplished the most in the field of athletics Anna Elise Bennett Daniel Justin Brown Senior Athletic Awards Given annually to the male student and the female student who, in the opinion of the department, achieved the most in athletics at Washington College Kailyn Elizabeth Brandt Andrew K Feeley The Goose Nation Award Annalie Rose Buscarino Cole Francis Pio Storm 23 Presidential Chain and Medallion The Presidential Chain and Medallion was a gift of Mr Roger Kelly and Mr Thomas S Nichols, members of the Board of Visitors and Governors, in 1971 Composed of a medallion and links of sterling silver, the Chain was executed by the late Gabriel Swart, a noted silver engraver of Washington, D.C The medallion features a likeness of Dr William Smith, first President of the College, encircled by star-like designs with centers of inlaid black onyx stone representing the Black-eyed Susan, the Maryland state flower The reverse side of the medallion bears the College seal Supporting the medallion are alternating square and circular links, nine on each side Thirteen of these eighteen links are inscribed with the names of the Presidents of Washington College and their dates of office, from Colin Ferguson, second President, to Kurt M Landgraf, twenty-ninth President.  The Academic Attire The history of academic dress reaches back into the early days of the oldest universities A statute of 1321 required that all “Doctors, Licentiates, and Bachelors” of the University of Coimbra (Portugal) wear gowns Gowns have identifying characteristics Sleeves are pointed on the bachelor’s degree gown, oblong on the master’s, and bell-shaped on the doctor’s Full-length velvet panels also appear on the doctor’s gown: these may be in black, or if the wearer prefers, the color associated with the department of learning Hoods denote scholarly achievement The lining is dyed in the official colors of the college or university where its wearer earned the degree The color of the velvet represents the department of learning: Arts, Letters, and Humanities-white; Economics-copper; Education-light blue; Music-pink; Philosophy-dark blue; Physical Education-sage green; Science-gold-yellow; Social Science-citron The Mace Originally a Medieval weapon, the mace has become a symbol of high office and is traditionally carried by the Marshal who precedes the President in academic processions The Washington College mace is heavily worked with silver and contains six matched garnets mounted in a circle around the silver head Historical insignia are engraved on the head in three silver rings on the ebony staff On the head are the seal of Kent County, the seal of the College, a silhouette of George Washington, and Washington’s coat of arms In a circle on the head, under the garnets, is inscribed “Washington College, Founded in Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, 1782.” The upper ring on the staff bears engravings of the book of learning and an astrolabe The second ring depicts the terrestrial globe and Washington’s shield, and the bottom one bears a flaming torch on one side, matched on the other by a crest and motto of Dr William Smith, founder of the College The donor’s name, Henry Powell Hopkins, appears on the bottom International Flags Washington College fosters an international community of learning Decorating the stage on the campus lawn are flags representing the countries of the students in our graduating class Among the Class of 2021 are students from Bolivia, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Omoria, Philippines, and Vietnam The international flags lining the brick walkway represent the home countries of previous Washington College graduates A Note on Photography We know you’ll want to photograph your memories of this wonderful day We ask that you please be considerate of your fellow graduates and their families when you so When you’re sharing your best commencement photos and tweeting about your favorite moments on social media, please use the hashtag #wcgrad so we can share in your joy 24 300 washington avenue chestertown, maryland 21620 washcoll.edu ... families when you so When you’re sharing your best commencement photos and tweeting about your favorite moments on social media, please use the hashtag #wcgrad so we can share in your joy 24 300 washington... cum laude Michelle Nguyen Ly, magna cum laude Leah Rose Morris, magna cum laude, American Studies Program Senior Capstone Experience Award Yuying Liu, magna cum laude, Dr Davy H McCall Prize in... Completion Burke Tanner McFillin, Upon Completion 12 Other Senior Honors and Prizes The American Studies Program Senior Capstone Experience Award Awarded to a graduating American studies major with the