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Students, Faculty, and Administrators Honored at Award Banquet

Elmira, NY (04/05/2019) — The Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, recently held in Stephans Lounge, Meier Hall, recognized students, administrators, and faculty for exceptional achievement during their time at Elmira College.

Dr. Rebecca Page Johnson, assistant professor of adolescence education, was awarded the Faculty Appreciation Award, which is selected by students, for excellence in the teaching profession, interaction with students, and contribution to the quality of the College.

George Kuntz, director of campus engagement, was awarded the Administrator of the Year Award. The Award is selected by students and presented to an Elmira College administrator who demonstrates enthusiasm and devotion to the job, the College, and to the growth and development of student individuality and responsibility, which through daily actions during the past year has promoted policies and procedures that have been responsive to the needs of students and for the welfare of the College.

"The Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration is an opportunity to recognize the best and brightest students at Elmira College," said Chris Coons, vice president of enrollment management and the event's master of ceremonies. "These are some of the most academically gifted students but are also scholar-athletes, talented performing artists, dedicated leaders, individuals of faith, historians, scientists, nurses, and writers. Tonight was about honoring them."

The following is a list of the prizes and awards presented to students during the celebration:

  • Freshman Writing Prize: Yamille Moss '22
  • Daniel Lipson Prizes: Emma Faunce '20 & Julissa Garcia '21
  • Mary Lou Parrella '65 Prize: Evan Mendoza '21
  • Helen Hitchcock Bjorvand Drawing Prizes: Emily Selbert '20
  • Margaret Locke Community Service Prize: Justin Porrett '19
  • Algernon DeWaters Gorman Prize: Zachary Williamson '20
  • Marian Ames Memorial Prize: Cameron Sanderson '20
  • Helen Bosworth Beers '24 Prizes: Alexander Garey '19
  • Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Prizes: Kathryn Gibson '20 & Anthony Parrucci '20
  • Class of 1927 Prize: Alexander Brockhuizen '22 & Felicity Brockhuizen '22
  • Class of 2000 Prize: Rashaad Nurse '22
  • Hypatia Mathematics Prize: Kassi Hastings '21
  • Board of Trustees Prizes: Cheyenne Boucher '20, Henry Cuffee '19, and Olivia Cacchione '19
  • International Student Prize: Jansen Crossley '20
  • Southern Tier Chapter of the NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants: Excellence in Accounting - Colin Morrison '19; Excellence in Auditing - Emily Clark '19
  • CRC Basic Chemistry Prize: Catherine Smugereski '22
  • Corning Section American Chemical Society Award: Robbie Ernst '22 & Elizabeth Collins '22
  • Nurse Education Faculty Recognition for Excellence in Nursing: Christa Greiner '19
  • The Professional Nurses of the Twin Tiers Award: Paige Heintzelman '19
  • Rho Gamma Scholarship Award: Cheyanne Holwell '19

For the full photo album from the banquet, click here.

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The annual Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration recognizes students, administrators, and faculty for exceptional achievement during their time at Elmira College. This year, Dr. Rebecca Page Johnson, assistant professor of adolescence education, was awarded the Faculty Appreciation Award and George Kuntz, director of campus engagement, was awarded the Administrator of the Year Award.

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