ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — The following students were recognized for academic excellence during St. Bonaventure University’s Honors Ceremony Saturday, May 14. The annual awards ceremony is part of the University’s Commencement Weekend.
The Ideal Bonaventure Woman
Nicole M. Markert, Auburn, Ohio; honorable mention: Courtney M. Bullock, Endicott
The Ideal Bonaventure Man
Thomas A. Waters, Jamaica, N.Y.; honorable mention: Kevin M. Okapal, Sylvania, Ohio
General Excellence in the Arts Curriculum
Catie A. Greene, Islip Terrace; honorable mention: Monica M. Edwards, Binghamton
General Excellence in the Science Curriculum
Geetha Bhagavatula, Big Flats; honorable mention: Mark P. Ghassibi, Closter, N.J.
General Excellence in the Business Curriculum
Andrew Philip Scroger, Oakfield; honorable mention: Enric Larregola Cortezon, Lleida, Spain
General Excellence in the Education Curriculum
Ashley Natille Schroeder, Jamestown; honorable mention: Tabitha Amy Slachciak, Sloan
General Excellence in the Journalism and Mass Communication Curriculum
Marissa Lyn Sangiacomo, Seneca Falls; honorable mention: Ashley Julia Sandau, Bitburg, Germany
General Excellence Award for a Transfer Student
John J. Postl, Olean; honorable mention: Angela Ann Reisner, Allegany
The John J. McNamee Award for General Excellence
in the Elementary Education Curriculum
Ashley N. Schroeder, Wexford, Pa. ; honorable mention: Tabitha A. Slachciak, Sloan
The John J. McNamee Award for General Excellence
in the Physical EducationCurriculum
Timothy J. Gallagher, Bath; honorable mention: Kaitlin M. Lipinoga, Buffalo
The Al Nothem Student Teaching Award in Elementary Education
Megan M. Saxton, Hornell; honorable mention: Jillian D. Ames, Olean
The Sister Margaret Flynn, O.S.F. Award
Britany M. Saxton, Jamestown; honorable mention: Lindsey M. Peterson, Jamestown
The Boyd Litzinger Award for Excellence in the English Curriculum (Co-Winners)
Monica M. Edwards, Binghamton, and Cameron J. DeOrdio, Nedrow
The Sister Mary Anthony Brown Philosophy Award
Kelsey A. Wrzos, West Seneca; honorable mention: Marcus K. Jones, Olean
The S. C. Cornelio Award
Jacob S. Sonner, South Wales
The John M. Orland Philosophy Pre-Law Award
Emily A. Bullock, Allegany
The Latin Award
Scott M. O’Neil, Olean
The Malcolm V.T. Wallace Award for Undergraduate in Latin
Sarah L. Clark, Zionsville, Pa.
The Father Roderick Wheeler Award
Ryan J. Duffy, Eden; honorable mentions: Mary B. Schrader, Murphy, Texas, and Jacob S. Sonner, South Wales
The Father Cornelius Welch Award for Achievement in Photography
Talbot A. Eckweiler, Valparaiso, Ind.; honorable mention: Jessica A. Kumor, Sturbridge, Mass.
The Mary A. Hamilton Woman of Promise Award
Talbot A. Eckweiler, Valparaiso, Ind.
The Mosser Award for Outstanding Achievement
in the Mass Communication Curriculum
Joseph V. Deluca, Niagara Falls; honorable mention: Elyse M. Kosakowski, Rochester
The Koop Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Broadcast Curriculum
(Co-Winners)
Lauren R. Adams, Erie, Pa., and Christy J. Andrzejewski, Orchard Park
The Jandoli Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Print Curriculum
Timothy S. Gross, Willow Street, Pa.; honorable mention: Kristy J. Kibler, Varysburg
The Mark Hellinger Award
Kristy J. Kibler, Varysburg; honorable mention: Erin K. Lowry
The Buffalo News Award
Jeffery R. Cole, Belfast
The Military Science Award
Thomas J. Rosetti, Dryden; honorable mention: Chelsea E. Adams, Cameron
The Instrumental Music Award
Donald R. Frank, Syracuse; honorable mention: Christine E. Holynski, Alden
The Choral Music Award
Sean A. O’Shea, Ithaca; honorable mention: Alaina L. Wilson, Medina
The Theater Award
Erin K. Lowry; honorable mention: Monica M. Edwards, Binghamton
The Visual Arts Award
Corey L. Armstrong, Schenectady; honorable mention: Emily A. Keidel, Churchville
The Biology Award
Kevin P. Cilano, Rochester; honorable mention: Tiffany T. Barkley, Mansfield, Texas
The John L. and Leone E. Worden Memorial Award
Kevin P. Cilano, Rochester
The Mathematics Award (Tri-Winners)
Nicole M. Markert, Auburn, Ohio; Troy D. Mulholland, Dewittville; John J. Postl, Olean
The Computer Science Achievement Award (Co-Winners)
Christopher W. Hoffman, Lebanon, Pa., and John J. Postl, Olean; ; honorable mention: Andrew N. Krull, Cuba
The Computer Science Service Award
Christopher W. Hoffman, Lebanon, Pa.; honorable mentions: John J. Postl, Olean, and Natalya B. Ghostlaw, New Windsor
The Pi Delta Phi Award - French Honor Society
Michael G. Chiponis, Lockport,
The French Award
Megan F. Schmid, Angola
The Spanish Award
Michael G. Chiponis, Lockport; honorable mention: Sarah L. Clark, Zionsville, Pa.
The Sigma Delta Pi Award
Sarah L. Clark, Zionsville, Pa.
The Sigma Pi Sigma Award
Troy D. Mulholland, Dewittville; honorable mention: John W. Hasper, Great Valley
The Carl Wagner Psychology Award
Howard M. Spear, Newburgh
The Alpha Gamma Psi Award
Catherine A. Greene, Allegany
The Political Science Award
Serena M. Compitello, Rochester; honorable mention: Nicholas P. DeMarco, Hamburg
The Thomas A. Augustine Award
Donald R. Frank, Syracuse; honorable mentions: Kari M. Buchinger, Mt. Morris, and Christine E. Holynski, Alden
The American Institute of Chemists Award
Jacob R. Donius, Alfred Station
The American Chemical Society Penn-York Section Excellence in Chemistry Award
Nicholas A. Sylor, Fillmore
The Dr. Pierre Bretey Award
Kevin R. Mjaatvedt, Allentown, Pa.; honorable mention: Anna M. Cunningham, Grosse Point Park, Mich.
The John G. Watson Award for Business Leadership
Ashley L. Ross, Orchard Park; honorable mention: Kevin R. Mjaatvedt, Allentown, Pa.
The S. John Guson Award
Daniel R. Eichenauer, Rush; honorable mention: Patrick D. O’Connell, Piqua, Ohio
The Accounting Excellence Award
Michelle L. Canfield, Shinglehouse, Pa.; honorable mention: Mikhail Sudakov, Stupino, Russia
The New York State Society of C.P.A. Senior Award
Ashley L. Ross, Orchard Park; honorable mentions: Kristin M. Burke, Waverly, and Riley C. Hall, Fairport
Outstanding Transfer Student in Accounting Award
Thomas Y. Meylor, Westfield, N.J.
The Y.S. Pandit Award
Cael B. Johnson, Jamestown
The Austin Finan Award in Finance (Co-Winners)
Nathan D. Opferbeck, Ashville, andAndrew P. Scroger, Oakfield; honorable mention: Sean J. O’Neill, Tonawanda
The Dr. John H. Burns Award for Excellence in Finance
Santiago Castaneda, Allegany; honorable mention: Kevin T. Keating, Williamsville
The Award for Overall Excellence in Marketing
Andrew P. Scroger, Oakfield; honorable mention: Gregory J. Miller, Rochester
The Award for Overall Excellence in Management Sciences
Evan J. Barrick, West Seneca; honorable mention: Lindsay R. Carr, Rochester
The HEOP Award (Co-Winners)
Sheree N. Ortiz, Flushing, and Thomas A. Waters, Jamaica, N.Y.
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for
Excellence in the Graduate English Curriculum
Leslie K. Nickerson, Hamburg; honorable mentions: Travis W. Matteson, Hamburg, and Scott M. O’Neil, Olean
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for
Excellence in the Graduate Literacy Curriculum
Stephanie M. Shattuck, Corning; honorable mention: Dara M. Watkins, Buffalo
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for
Excellence in the Graduate Inclusive Education Curriculum
Frederick J. Carstens, Lake View; honorable mention: Elizabeth M. Schroeck, Hamburg
The J. Francis O’Malley Award
Benjamin S. Brennan, Olean; honorable mention: Jennifer A. Gross, Bradford, Pa.
The Al Nothem Student Teaching Award in Secondary Education
Kari L. Tarnowski, Brocton; honorable mention: Marleah L. Irwin, Portageville
The New York State Society of C.P.A. Senior Award
Daniel B. Michael, Clearfield, Pa; honorable mention: Katharine E. Holly, Orchard Park
The Fra. Luca Pacioli Award for Excellence
in Accounting in the Five-Year Program
Justin M. Isaman ,Olean; honorable mentions: Gregory A. Smith, Olean, and Daniel P. Magee, Westlake, Ohio
The Eugene F. Kirk Memorial Award for an
Outstanding Finance Student in the MBA Program
Olivia R. Morris, Olean; honorable mention: Mark Auteritano, Honeoye Falls
The General Excellence in Master of Business Administration Program Award
Helena R. Oden, Houghton; honorable mention: Catherine L. Way, Allegany
The General Excellence in Master of Business Administration Program (Buffalo Center) Award
Dr. Richard J. Ruh, Orchard Park; honorable mention: Jan T. Lin, Cheektowaga
The Deborah A. Henretta Award for Outstanding
Achievement in Integrated Marketing Communications
Kathrine M. Decker, Springville
The Laurie A. Branch Award for Outstanding
Achievement in Integrated Marketing Communications
Julie B. Gordon, Teaneck, N.J.