The gift of Monsignor Hugh J. Phillips, Class of 1931, President Emeritus, in memory of Edward J. Flanagan, USMC, Class of 1951. The Flanagan Prize is awarded to the member of the senior class who best represents the tradition of Mount St. Mary’s University in scholarship, conduct, and leadership.
Elizabeth Busch
Julia Baer
Veronica Balick
Elizabeth O'Hare
Saribel M. Morales-Rivera
Katherine Y. Wu
The gift of Monsignor James H. Casey, L.L.D., class of 1899, in honor of the Most Reverend Edward P. Allen, class of 1878, former university president, for the highest GPA throughout four years at the university.
Rebekah Balick, Luke Foster and Mary Yenca
Kerri Czekner and Sam Stephan
Veronica Balick and Maria Costantino
Natalie J. Brunner, Catherine C. Mann and Shea A. Rowell
Saribel M. Morales-Rivera
Sarag E. Bonson, Alyse E. Spiehler and Katherine Y. Wu
For the student in the University who has demonstrated achievement by way of an extensive, outstanding research project.
Elizabeth Busch and Rebekah Balick
Matthew McDonald
Lyndsey Saunders
Taylor Remsburg
Janai A. Heise
Sarah E. Bonson
Founded by the Mount St. Mary’s University community, in memory of the service of Sister Mary Basil and the Sisters of Saint Francis of Glen Riddle, for a student of the senior class who represents in an extraordinary way the Catholic ideals of the university.
Cheyenna Cook
Elizabeth Bullard
Kaitlin G. Heintzelman
John P. O’Connor
James L. Graybeal
Founded by the Class of 1963, in memory of their classmate Kevin J. Carty, for the senior who, in the judgment of the student government, has dedicated himself or herself to the service of his or her fellow students and the welfare of the university.
Emily Jansen
Patrick O’Hanlon
Lyndsey Saunders
Patrick T. Fitzgerald
Sean F. Munar
Teresa M. Fabregas
This award is presented to a senior who exemplifies the Mount’s mission of becoming an ethical leader who is inspired by a passion for learning.
Brea Purdie
Lyndsey Saunders
Natalie J. Brunner
Mary M. McCormick
Leeanne J. Leary
Founded by alumni of the Department of Sociology and friends of Rev. James T. Delaney for the student who, through academic excellence and service to the university and the community, exemplifies the values that Father Delaney represents.
Marleigh Beck
Margaret Widman
Joseph Wolfensberger
Taylor E. Remsburg
Maria T. Duvall
Natalia C. Hinton
Founded in 2014 by Raphael Della Ratta, C’92. The award is for a junior who exhibits the highest standards of liberal learning through breadth and depth of study in the liberal arts and sciences, exceptional abilities of critical and creative thinking, and fine moral character.
Therese Boegel
Olivia Prevost
Nicholas DiNunzio
Kelley T. Northam
Shea A. Rowell
Dylan T. Holden
This award is presented to a rising sophomore or junior, or graduating senior, who is enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and who shows a dedication to lifelong learning and critical investigation in and outside of the classroom.
Annabelle Colton
Olivia Prevost
Matthew Dirndorfer
Daniel M. Majerowicz
Leobardo Rodriguez Segura
Maura E. Brennan
Established by Thomas and Irene Powell as a tribute to Patrick Goles, Class of 1964, Past President of the National Alumni Association, Chairman and Trustee Emeritus. This prize honors and recognizes the outstanding leadership of Mr. Goles to his alma mater and the Church and is presented to a junior who exemplifies the Mount’s four pillars of Faith, Discovery, Leadership, and Community in his/her work on campus.
Braeden McHugh
Asia Yates
Patrick O’Hanlon
Founded by Mrs. Edward T. Hogan in memory of her husband Edward, Class of 1914, for the highest scholastic average throughout the four years of the pre-law course.
Jadé Curtis
Thomas DeXavier
Miltiadis Papadopoulos
Paul J. Macrae
Brian M. Barth
Rebecca K. Schisler
Founded by the Mount St. Mary’s University Student Government Association and Rev. Daniel C. Nusbaum, Ph.D., former chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, for a student of the senior class who has earned distinction in service to the church and community.
Olivia Prevost
Nathaniel Bald
Thomas DeRosa
Shea A. Rowell
Thomas D. Baker
John A. Bilenki
Founded by an anonymous benefactor for a member of the senior class who, in his or her daily life, has demonstrated outstanding courage and who has been an inspiration to his or her fellow classmates and the entire Mount community.
Paige Buchanan
Alejandra Piti-Mesa
Colette Robinson
Erin C. Sample
Victoria Graham
Magdalyn E. Fiore
For outstanding performance and exemplary leadership in the Mount St. Mary’s University U. S. Army ROTC program.
Aaron Romero
Brian Hester
Reid Clingerman
Catherine X. Lynch
Connor A. Gallagher
Connor R. Burne
For a student of the junior class who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and exemplary qualities of academic leadership.
Rita Anoh
Elizabeth Busch
Julia Baer
Veronica Balick
Katelyn M. Comeau
Mary M. McCormick
Established by Mrs. Janice O’Malley and her late husband, Peter F. O’Malley Jr., in loving memory of Peter’s parents, for the care, affection, leadership and service they generously gave to family, friends and the community. This award is intended to encourage today’s youth to live their lives modeled on that of Thomas Merton, an influential 20th century American Catholic author. The award is given to only one student who has demonstrated exceptional community service and who strives to live out Mount St. Mary’s University mission.
Tayla Stewart
Shahanaaz Soumah
Dustin Doan
Collette O. Robinson
Founded by Philip Vincent Moyles, Class of 1954, and his family in honor of his parents for a rising senior who has demonstrated excellence in Pre-Law Studies by maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 and participating in Pre-Law student clubs, events, and programs.
Kalli Bell
Olivia Prevost
Thomas DeXavier
Katherine D. Stohlman
Kaitlyn G. Heintzelman
Bethany A. Carter
For the undergraduate who has provided distinguished service to the larger community.
Rebekah Balick
Anna Charocopos
Alexis Daus
Tahreem Fayiz
Le-Roy A. Battle, III
Anne C. O'Neill
Established by Thomas and Irene Powell as a tribute to Thomas G. O’Hara, Class of 1964, Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees. This prize honors and recognizes the outstanding leadership of Mr. O’Hara to his alma mater and is presented to a junior who exemplifies the Mount’s four pillars of Faith, Discovery, Leadership, and Community in his/her work on campus.
Efosa Omorogbe
Harry Scherer
Anthony Evans
For the members of the freshman class who have attained the highest grade point average.
Brenda Aleman-Mayoral
Emma Allen
Rita Anoh
Kalli Bell
Therese Boegel
Maya Callenbach
Andrew Emmons
Hannah Furlow
Mitchell Gallo
Abigail Godard
Bryan Green
Danielle Harris
Nicholas Hildebrandt
Tyler Jackson
Emily Jansen
Sarah Johnson
Margaret Lonergan
Rita Marcotte
Erin O’Donnell
Tristan Olinger
Ana Purchiaroni
Sergio Quijano-Sanin
Julianna Roman
Emma Smith
Jillian Stankiewicz
Jenna Strawsburg
Angela Vodola
Mikayla Watkinson
Abigail Zeigenfuse
Dominic R. Aeschlimann
Peter N. Apazidis
Rebekah C. Balick
Elizabeth C. Busch
Elizabeth A. Cabral
Miriam R. Crouse
Sarah K. Endres
Luke C. Foster
Thomas A. Gamble
Greta L. Knowles
Eva S. Lucero-Vivar
Camille E. Ohanian
Olivia K. Prevost
Taylor E. Radell
Harry L. Scherer
Molly C. Shipley
Abraham Villatoro
Justin T. Weick
Rachel L. Wheeler
Colling M. Wilson
Mary C. Yenca
Lexi C. Zambito
Abel G. Amdetsyon
Karen E. Anderson
Julia G. Baer
William T. Bartlett
Kerri M. Czekner
Nicholas A. Lavenberg
Matthew J. McDonald
Tyler N. Moore
Emmanuella Osei-Asante
Elena I. Rittie
Breanna M. Rorrer
Sean G. Seay
Jody I. Shuey
Briana M. Smith
Sam N. Stephan
John M. Wilson
Veronica M. Balick
Emily R. Biesecker
Elizabeth L. Bullard
Melissa A. Cole
Maria A. Costantino
Alexis M. Donovan
Michael J. Hochstein
Kristen P. Isoldi
Rachel E. Keifer
Jeslyn T. Manni
Leah M. May
Julia G. Myron
Sawyer H. Rachor
Connor M. Smith
Abigail F. Spencer
Established in 2005 by the Sean Popper Foundation, in memory of Sean Popper, Class of 2002, son of Christopher C. Popper, Class of 1976 and Denise Buegler Popper, Class of 1977, to perpetuate Sean’s zest for life and to serve as a reminder that great success can be achieved with enthusiasm and determination in the face of overwhelming obstacles and trials.
Madison McLaverty
Christopher Medve
Maya Grassi
Maya G. Grassi
Daniel F. Keene
Daniel F. Keene
For the member of the sophomore class who has attained the highest general average through three semesters.
Rebekah Balick, Elizabeth Busch, Luke Foster, Thomas Gamble, Eva Lucero-Vivar, Taylor Radell, Rachel Wheeler and Mary Yenca
Julia G. Baer, Kerri M. Czekner, Breanna M. Rorrer and Sam N. Stephan
Veronica M. Balick, Maria A. Costantino, Alexis M. Donovan and Julia G. Myron
Natalie J. Brunner, Aiden L. Jensen, Catherine C. Mann and Shea A. Rowell
The Mount St. Mary’s University Career Center’s Scholarship Internship fund aims to reduce the financial challenges associated with participating in a wide range of low-paying or unpaid summer internships. Through the generosity of the scholarship established by alumni, in memory of Betsy Santos, the Class of 1989 Scholarship Fund offers grants for students who accept unpaid or low-paying internships and may need financial assistance in order to complete the internship.
Vanessa Dionicio
Yasmeen Elkoshairi, Hannah Furlow and Devyn Groth
Established by persons seeking to honor the memory of Shannon Schieber and the good work done to promote Social Justice in her name. The prize is awarded to a rising senior, whose character and actions, while attending Mount St. Mary’s University, demonstrates exemplary commitment to the promotion of Social Justice as informed by the Catholic Social Teaching.
Glennamarie Rivers
Brea Purdie
Hanna E. Barber
Kayla M. Pahl
Kathryn E. Tombs
For the member of the junior class who has attained the highest cumulative grade point average through five semesters.
Kerri Czekner and Sam Stephan
Veronica M. Balick and Maria A. Costantino
Natalie J. Brunner, Catherine C. Mann and Shea A. Rowell
Katherine E. Tombs
Established by Thomas and Irene Powell as a tribute to Eugene M. Waldron Jr., C’64, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. This prize honors and recognizes the outstanding leadership of Mr. Waldron to his alma mater.
Tayla Stewart
Cara Davis
Brea Purdie
For the student demonstrating outstanding achievement in English and/or journalism
Catherine Davis
Maria Elser and Nicholas DiNunzio
Grace King and Katherine Stohlman
Kaitlin G. Heintzelman
Elizabeth A. Brennan and Margaret A. Horstkamp
Bari K. Boyd and Jessica R. Huhn
Founded by Professor John W. Cominsky to honor the outstanding work of two Mount professors who have dedicated their lives to the Theology Department and their students. Given to a student majoring in Theology, based on academic achievement.
Sarah Shatzer
Aaron Weisel
Emily L. Flaherty
Thomas D. Baker
Paul A. Miller
Founded by Edward T. Ryan, Associate Professor Emeritus of modern language, in memory of Brother Odran Austin Crowley, F.S.C., for distinguished study of the Spanish language.
Madelin Sagastume
Gabrielle Benedictis
Jasmine Guerrero-Granato
Samual D. Dainton and Roderick S. Thomson
Kathryn E. Tombs
Samantha Solis
Awarded by the Department of Communication faculty to students whose senior portfolio demonstrates excellence in writing, design, and presentation. The portfolios contain traditional academic work in addition to creative projects.
Brace M. Bovard, Sam E. Boyd, Melody R. Connell, Catherine C. Mann, Dy'mond A. Mallette, Megan S. Schultz and Monica G. Sexton
Jacqueline A. Buzaid, Alanna N. Cherry, Jillian P. Doyle, Tara E. Dugan, Phoebe J. Gersten, Jill M. Greenwald, Molly K. Kennedy and Louis M. Lawrence
Kayla M. Barrett, Victoria A. Barry, Jessica E. Hurtt, Lauren A. Schneider and Kelly K. Smith
Founded by Edward T. Ryan, Associate Professor Emeritus of modern language, in honor of Inge Erskine and in memory of Drs. Felber and Leonhardt, for distinguished study of the German language.
Jenna Lewaren
Adrianna Hyland
Cameron Stiles
Melissa A. Cole
Bethany A. Carter
Joshua K. McCowen
Founded by the Reverend Monsignor John J. Starr, Class of 1908, in memory of Monsignor Denis J. Flynn, Class of 1880, former University president, for the highest scholastic average in English.
Rachel Wheeler and Elizabeth Busch
Mary Hamilton
Miltiadis Papadopoulos
Shea A. Rowell
Mary M. McCormick
Kayla M. Morrow and Alyse E. Spiehler
For the member of the senior class who has demonstrated excellence in history.
Rebekah Balick
Sean Seay
Daniel Majerowicz
Elizabeth A. Boyle
Sarah M. McBride and Saribel M. Morales-Rivera
Connelly M. Magin
For the student who demonstrates outstanding achievement in creative writing.
Elizabeth Busch
Alba Sarria
Cara Gose and Breanna DeSimone
Katherine R. Brittingham
Trevor J. Fulmer and Mary M. McCormick
Joseph R. Theis
Founded by Dr. Henke's wife, M. Dolores Henke, C'82, and their son, Dr. Robert J. Henke, Jr., C'77 for distinguished study of the French language.
Elizabeth Burgess
Elizabeth Busch
Thomas DeXavier
Jena Johnson
Sharon H. Pham
Thomas D. Baker
Founded by John Milton, in memory of J. Daniel Larsen, B.A., M.A., at the University of California. Berkeley, for distinguished study of the French and/or Latin languages.
Miriam Crouse
Karen Anderson
Jena Johnson
Sharon H. Pham
Ellen R. Miner
Katherine Y. Wu
Founded by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, in appreciation of Lewis W. McAllister, for excellence in music.
Andrew Turner
Cory Mohler
Maria Costantino and Benjamin Pape
Jasmine R. Patrick and Shea A. Rowell
Kieran J. Damitz
Bari K. Boyd
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Smit in memory of Philip R. O'Connell Jr., class of 1964, for a member of the student body who completed outstanding work in the field of publications or communications.
Samuel Barber
Amelia Kline
Emma Krusz
Louis M. Lawrence and Catherine C. Mann
Louis M. Lawrence
Rebecca K. Schisler
For the member of the senior class who has attained outstanding achievement in political science studies.
Taylor Radell
Taylor Cook
Alexander Langan
Jamie P. Karpency
Zachary N. Beavers
Shannon T. Michael
For the member of the senior class who has attained outstanding achievement in international studies.
Rebekah Balick
Olivia Rubini
Cameron Stiles
Roderick S. Thomson
Bethany A. Carter
Connor R. Burne
For the member of the senior class with distinguished study of philosophy. Founded by Rev. Paul V. Redmond, professor emeritus in the Department of Philosophy, Mount St. Mary’s University, in honor of his parents, Nona S. and Jerome V. Redmond.
Olivia Prevost
Michael Hartloff
Daniel Majerowicz
Matthew A. McKenna
Alyse E. Spiehler
Founded by the alumnae of Saint Joseph University in memory of Marianna Ring Gluth, Class of 1954, for the member of the senior class who has attained the highest average throughout the course in sociology.
Mary Grace Coltharp
Patrick O’Hanlon
Natalie Berry
Emily L. Flaherty
Benjamin T. Burgoon
Christopher L. Stonesifer
Founded by the Rev. David W. Shaum, Ph.D., for the member of the senior class who has distinguished himself or herself in four years of Choral Music and made it a vocation.
Patrick Daum
Gabriela Cranga
Megan McCaskey
Donna M. Szaidek
Eric A. Szpila
Anne C. O'Neill and Katherine Y. Wu
Founded by their children, in memory of their parents, for the senior with distinguished study in the history of art.
Trevor Kern
Katherine Creamer and Rachel Donohue
Carolyn Ciccocioppo
Moriah E. Tyler
Christopher T. Miller
Kathryn R. Quinn
For the outstanding literary essay, as judged by the faculty of the Department of English.
Elizabeth Busch
Mary Hamilton
Mary Hamilton
Shea A. Rowell
Mary M. McCormick
Samantha Solis
Established in 2013 by Michael Holder, C’09, in memory of his classmate Dustin Bauer. The award is for a junior who has demonstrated exceptional leadership within student clubs and organizations in the Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business.
Kelly Shanley
Paige Buchanan
Maxfield Davis
Mekhiya S. Evans
Bryanna L. Youtzy
Elizabeth A. Moynihan
Founded by the University in memory of Monsignor Bernard J. Bradley, Class of 1889, former University president, for the highest scholastic average throughout the accounting course.
Lydia Chance
Nicholas Lavenberg
Kate Wade
Lauren R. Willhide
Elizabeth A. Moynihan
Louis M. Florenzo
Founded by the University in memory of Monsignor Bernard J. Bradley, Class of 1889, former University president, for the highest scholastic average throughout the business course.
Caden Cote and Mitchell Gallo
Sam Stephan
Levi Schindel
Matthew A. McKenna
Jon-Michael K. Johnson
Michael I. Madura
Founded in 2006, this award is a gift from Prudence and Bruce Len, awarded to a junior accounting major for academic merit and contribution to Mount St. Mary’s University.
Jude Fangmeyer
Steven Schmitt
Ryan Carroll
Kristen P. Isoldi
Emma R. Blake and James A. Green
Joelle M. Debrot and Patrick W. Smist
The William G. McGowan Endowed Scholarship, established in 1995 by the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, is awarded to an outstanding junior in Business, Accounting or Economics.
Paige Buchanan, Kalie Messner and Brett Snow
Rachel Lyter, Roberto Sanchez and John Wilson
Carolyn B. Ciccocioppo, Mekhiya S. Evans and Kristen P. Isoldi
Kirsten M. Hoffman and Bryanna L. Youtzy
Kieran J. Damitz, Elizabeth A. Moynihan and Bennett M. Zaba
Presented annually by the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants to the outstanding junior accounting major.
Raul Luna
Joseph Intolubbe
Jocelyn Castillo, Joshua Dwyer and Nicholas Lavenberg
Kate R. Wade
Matthew J. Nield
Elizabeth A. Moynihan
Established by the alumni of the School of Education for the member of the senior class with the highest scholastic average in education.
Sarah Endres and Greta Knowles
Bridget Birkhead
Jesslyn Manni
Natalie J. Brunner
Sarah M. McBride and Peyton E. Courtney
Bethany L. Rainey
The Dr. Judy Ramoy Johnstone Endowed Prize is awarded to a senior teacher candidate, chosen by the faculty of the School of Education, who embodies the qualities of leadership, initiative, creative thinking, respect for others, and a love of literacy, which defines Dr. Johnstone's character, and also demonstrates excellence in teaching and service to the university, school, and home communities.
Patrick Daum and Glennamarie Rivers
Demaris Jackson
Fabiola Solorzano
Clarke A. Hooper
Andrea G. Montanti
Anne K. Filosa
For the student who consistently demonstrates those qualities essential to dedication in the field of education.
Catherine Davis
Alexandra Kay
Courtney Varley
Cameron Q. O'Malley
Bonnie J. Lechner
Kennedy M. Citro
Given to a graduating senior with the highest GPA in Computer Science.
Rayne Mikaela Viray and Luke Foster
Matthew McDonald and Ian Schirra
Cheyenne Norwood
Christian A. Dovel
Given to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average in cybersecurity.
Ryen Kump and Luke Foster
For a pre-dental or pre-medical student who has been accepted into dental or medical school, who has demonstrated dedication to his or her fellow students, and who has been a credit to Mount St. Mary's University. Founded by Frank Merolla, D.D.S., Class of 1963, in appreciation of the late Professor Dominic G. Greco, professor of biology.
Jalen Jefferson
Cara Gose
Rachel S. Day
Aidan M. McCormick
Nik Kierniesky, Ph.D., was the first tenured member of the Department of Psychology at Mount St. Mary’s University, and was devoted to his students and to the integration of student research in the psychology major. The Nik Kierniesky “Keep the Faith” Scholarship is given to a rising senior who, in the judgement of the Department of Psychology faculty, shows promise in the area of psychological research.
Cheyenna Cook
Cheyenna Cook
Isaiah Williamson
Michael J. Hochstein
Mariah N. McLane
Belen A. Rogers
Founded by the Class of 1941, in appreciation of Monsignor Robert R. Kline, C'41 and former University president, for the senior who has attained the highest scholastic average in psychology.
Taylor Brown and Joseph Oleskey
Michael Hochstein
Thomas D. Pitts
Belen A. Rogers
Domenica H. Carrese
Established by the family of Richard McCullough, former faculty member, for excellence in mathematics.
Shannon McGann
Joshua Spiers
Megan Zuvich
Catherine X. Lynch
Julia E. Reilly-Edwards
Caroline E. Jones and Angela M. Marinelli
Founded by John T. McGraw, for the highest average maintained throughout the course in mathematics.
Eva Lucero-Vivar
Joseph Oleskey
Cheyenne Norwood
Natalie J. Brunner
Molly O. Ousborne
Angela M. Marinelli
Established by the family and friends of Lt. Col. James M. Murray, M.D., Class of 1968, for an undergraduate with distinguished study of chemistry.
Santino Servagno
Kerri Czekner
Veronica Balick
Elizabeth M. O'Hare
Alaina M. Owen
Jenny L. Carey
Founded by Franklin E. Verdon, M.D., C'32, in appreciation for the dedication and friendship of the late Professor Norris. For an outstanding student admitted to a school of medicine.
Isabella Brooke
Cara Gose
Rachel S. Day
Founded by the late William Seton, III, U.S.N., L.L.D., Class of 1855, grandson of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, in memory of the members of the Seton family who are buried in the university cemetery. For the student with the highest average maintained throughout the course in biology.
Thomas Gamble
Kerri Czekner
Veronica Balick
Elizabeth M. O'Hare
Janai A. Heise and Dylan T. Holden
Sarah E. Bonson and Katherine Y. Wu
The Women in STEM Leadership Scholarship, funded by the George I. Alden Foundation, is for women who demonstrate excellence and leadership in the areas of science, mathematics, or computer science.
Hannah Bonson, Rachel Lemon, Cindy Opoku and Victoria Tavernier
Alexis Daus, Ryen Kump, Shannon McGann and Apurwa Shah
Julia Baer, Samantha Barry, Kerri Czekner and Kayla Kebreau
Rachel E. Keifer and Cheyenne V. Norwood
Natalie J. Brunner and Rachel S. Day
Molly O. Ousborne and Kathryn M. Thompson