The All College Honors Convocation celebrating student academic and community achievement honored 6 students this year.  You can watch the ceremony here.  Our students are announced at 56 minutes.

This years Awardees are:

Guy and Joyce Hovis Geology Award

Sofia Lamarco ’26

Awarded annually to a student majoring in geology and environmental sciences who, by dedicated effort in a rigorous academic program, has achieved distinction in science and math throughout his/her academic career, or who has come to achieve such distinction through steady improvement. This award is given to a student who is seen by faculty as a potential partner in collaborative geoscience research or in recognition of research already accomplished.

James L. Dyson Geology Award

Maggie Pearce ’27

Presented annually to a student majoring in geology and environmental geosciences who, by academic achievements and character, exemplifies the ideals by which James L. Dyson lived and worked.

Arthur Montgomery Geology Award

Elizabeth Miller ’26

Awarded annually to a student of high academic achievement and enthusiasm for geology, in honor of Arthur Montgomery, Professor of Geology 1951-75.

Germanoski Student Award in Earth and Environmental Science

Ariana Welch ’26

This award is given to a student majoring in geology or environmental science who achieves high academic standing through hard work and diligence, and demonstrates a particular interest in environmental systems, earth surface processes, or hydrogeology.

Ted and Georgia Metropolis Prize in Geology

Rebecca Capone ’27

Awarded to a junior or senior geology and environmental sciences major who has exhibited high academic achievement, demonstrated enthusiasm for geology and environmental geosciences both inside and outside the classroom and through service.

Dr’s Lawrence L. and MaryAnn L. Malinconico award in Geosciences

Jennifer Parsons ’26
Donnie Williams ’28

Awarded to a student to encourage participation in and in recognition of personal growth and academic achievement in geology off-campus courses