Recognition Convocation

SCROLL AND KEY
Scroll and Key is the scholastic honorary for senior students.  It is the highest academic award given by the College.  Not more than one student may be selected for each fifteen members of the senior class.
Jesse Aukeman, David Beevers, Naomi Cousino, Lauren Kate Denny, Jonathan Douds, Douglas El Sanadi, Rachel Fitch, Alix Flowers, Julie Fox, Heather Fraiz, Krysten Fritz, Emily Garver, Mitzi Hardeman, Timothy Hopper, Abigail Johnson, Lindsay Kimball, Shannon Kisko, Lacey Koprivnak, Alison Lee, Rachael Lozanoff, Daniell McFarlane, Christie McHugh, Stephanie Parker, Julianne Persons, Ryan Shaffer, Rachael Smith, Renae Smith, Jaimie Stickl, Nicold Tressler, Kimberly Walssh, Benjamin Wengerd, Mallory Wilhelm, Daniel Willy.

ALPHA THETA MU CHAPTER OF MORTAR BOARD
Mortar Board is the national senior honorary on campus.  Annually, junior men and women with high scholastic achievement who have contributed outstanding leadership and service to the College are tapped for membership.
Elizabeth Allison, Kate Bain, Julie Bear, Karen Bennett, Liz Bicehouse, Ryan Biese, Robert Blanton, Karen Bourquin, Sarah E. Boyd, Angela Carothers, Colleen Castle, Nikki Cibula, Daniel Claybaugh, Katherine Conley, Stephen Doe, Brittney Doyne, Leah Edenfield, Whitney Fairchild, Megan Galieti, Michael Ginter, Ruth Gonnella, Amanda Greer, Karen Haas, Esther Harclerode, Janie Holzer, Alexandra Jensen, Brent Kerul, Katherine Kirk, Anne Koller, Breyana Lehman, Natalie Liberati, Bethany Lowe, Ryan Mayle, Stephen Mercer, Laura North, Melissa Parry, Joy Pinter, Jonathan Pombo, Amy Ritter, Brett Roberts, Rachel Rowan, Kevin D. Sandell, Julia Seward, Sarah L. Sims, Kelly Smith, Caleb Vits, Emily Vroengindewey, Emily Wisor, Brian Wolanin.

BETA MU CIRCLE OF OMICRON DELTA KAPPA
Omicron Delta Kappa, a national honorary, recognized juniors and seniors for their outstanding leadership to the College in the areas of scholarship, athletics, social service, religious activities, campus government, journalism, speech, mass media, and the creative and performing arts.
Fall 2007 - Stephen Albert, Marshal Birkey, Sara Boyd, Phuong Bui, Daniel Croce, Samantha Edwards, Julie Fox, Katherine Kirk, Ryan Mayle, Andrew Miller, Elizabeth Miller, Matthew Muetzel, Joel Musser, Julianne Persons, Rachel Ribson, Amy Ritter, Alison Seefeldt, Andrew Snyder, Sean Varner, Caleb John-Evan Vits, Kimberly Walsh.
Spring 2008 - Kimberly Barron, Elizabeth Bicehouse, Peter Buckingham, Shamina Christian, Nicholas Comiskey, Katherine Conley, Tyler Constable, Emily Dalpiax, Jeremy Dwyer, Blake Eilers, Ryan Gerber, Ruth Gonnella, Amanda Greer, Abigail Greiner, Mitzi Hardeman, Zachary Hillegas, Grace Jennings, Brent Kerul, Breyana Lehman, Nicky Lipartito, Julie Miller, Sarah Sims, Adam Snyder

OUTSTANDING SENIOR BIOLOGY MAJOR - OUTSTANDING SENIOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY MAJOR AWARD
These Beta Beta Beta annual awards are given to a senior biology major and a senior molecular biology major who show outstanding ability in the fields of biological sciences. 
Kylie Mackaness, biology               Jonathan Douds, molecular biology

EDWARD W. AND SARA K. NAEGELE AWARD
A scholarship award presented annually to a junior majoring in the chemistry, biology, or physics departments who has demonstrated outstanding major QPA achievement.
Phuong Bui, Katherine Kirk

BECHTELL AWARD
This is an annual award given to an outstanding senior in the biological and physical sciences.
Jonathan Douds

SWEZEY/JANICKI SCIENTIFIC AWARD
This award is given to the superior senior science research project.
Jonathan Douds,  Jennifer Montgomery

KEMIKOS AWARD
An award is presented by Kemikos to a senior student in the field of chemistry.
Carolyn Bazzoli

RICHARD A. LEO SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a junior physics major who has demonstrated academic excellence and exceptional potential in the field of physics.
Rebecca Lee Crema

CROMBIE ALLEN PEACE PRIZE AWARD
Pi Gamma Mu is a national social science honorary fraternity.  Its purpose is to improve scholarship in the social studies and to achieve synthesis therein.  A scholarship is awarded to the member who best serves the organization.
Grant Hayden

PHI ALPHA THETA HISTORY PRIZE
The history award is given to a senior for scholarship, historical research and writing, and contributions to the historical discipline on campus.
Douglas El Sanadi,  Sean Varner

ROGER CLARK DAWES PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AWARD
Annual award presented to the most outstanding engineering graduate.
Ryan M. Shaffer

PHILIP N. CARPENTER SENIOR MATHEMATICS AWARD
This award is given by the faculty of the Department of Mathematics to the senior mathematics major who, in the opinion of the department, possesses the highest achievement and potential of the graduating mathematics majors. This award is based on high mathematics and overall quality point averages with extracurricular activities and moral character also considered. 
Timothy Hopper, Daniel McFarlane

FRANKLIN C. KETLER MATHEMATICS PRIZE
This monetary award, established by the estate of Dr. Franklin C. Ketler Jr., is awarded to the graduating senior who has completed at least twenty-eight credit hours in mathematics and has earned the highest GPA in these courses.
Timothy Hopper,  Daniel McFarlane

THELMA BALTZ MORROW AWARDS IN ENGLISH
The Morrow Award is presented annually to the three students who, in the judgment of the English faculty, have consistently demonstrated the highest standards of excellence in the use of the English language.

HILDA ADAM KRING AWARD
A substantial scholarship awarded annually to a junior English major for use in the senior year.  Selection criteria include academic achievement and creative potential for professional success in the student’s chosen field.
Joel Musser

ELINOR M. CARUTHERS FRENCH PRIZE
An outstanding senior student of French is recognized with the presentation of this award.
Josiah Nilsen

JONATHAN B. LADD AWARD
This award is presented in honor of Dr. J. B. Ladd, who served the college for thirty years as a professor of French in the Department of Modern Languages, to a junior French major who has demonstrated academic excellence.
Mary Cramb,  JoLyn Hawk

ROBERT H. SISLER MEMORIAL AWARD
The Robert H. Sisler Award is presented by Alpha Mu Gamma, the national foreign language honorary, to an outstanding modern language senior who has demonstrated leadership, academic excellence, concern for others through involvement in campus and community life, and “joie de vivre,” or the joy of living. 
Erin Fischerkeller

DAVID E. McKILLOP SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. McKillop, who served the College and the History Department for thirty years.  The recipient must show seriousness of purpose, creative potential, academic achievement, and likelihood of success in the study of law or history. 
Kimberly Stains

BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION - NON-PROFIT AWARDS
Sponsored by Wesley Spectrum Services, the Grove City College Entrepreneurship Program, and Clyde and Rita Miller, awards are presented for the best, original non-profit business startups.

BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION - FOR-PROFIT AWARDS
Sponsored by Pine Instrument Company, awards are presented for the best, original for-profit business startups. 

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
A suitably inscribed medal, permanent plaque recognition, and a subscription to The Wall Street Journal are awarded to the outstanding senior majoring in Business Management.
Laura Kate Denny

PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
EXCELLENCE IN ACCOUNTING AWARD
Superior achievement in the field of accounting is the basis for this award.
Julie Fox

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS
This award is given to an outstanding accounting student who has demonstrated superior achievement over his/her college career.
Andrew Johnson

JAMES D. THORNE EDUCATION AWARD
This award is presented by the Fellowship of Christian Educators to recognize future student teachers with outstanding achievements in education and Christian service.
Clay Shesman,  Tyler Walter 

LAMBDA EPSILON DELTA AWARD
This award is presented to the outstanding senior who is a member of Lambda Epsilon Delta, the elementary education honorary.
Angela Buckler,  Alison Seefeldt

KAPPA DELTA PI AWARD
This award is presented to the outstanding senior who is a member of Kappa Delta Pi, the education honorary. 
Kristen Cospito,   Bryan Schwab

SYDNEY McCORMICK MEMORIAL AWARD
This award recognizes the outstanding senior educator who has shown dedication, excellence, and enthusiasm in the student teaching experience and throughout campus life.  It is awarded in memory of Sydney McCormick by the college friends and by the sisters of Gamma Chi sorority.
Julianne Persons

MUSIC EDUCATION AWARD
This award is presented to a music education major who has completed student teaching (during the current school year) and has demonstrated excellence in the field of music education. 
Chris Harrison

PAN HELLENIC SORORITY SENIOR WOMAN SCHOLASTIC AWARD
A presentation bowl inscribed with the winner’s name is presented to the senior sorority member with the highest academic standing. 
Mallory Austin Wilhelm

JOHN A. COURTNEY PHILOSOPHY
This award is based on high scholastic achievement in philosophy.
Rebekah Gayman

ROSS A. FOSTER SCHOLARSHIP
The Ross A. Foster Scholarship honors Dr. Ross Foster who for more than 30 years at Grove City College showed excellence in teaching and administration.  The award is given to a senior student of proven ability in Christian Thought who will be entering an approved seminary upon graduation.
Griffith Price

FREDERICK S. KRING LEADERSHIP AWARD
A substantial scholarship awarded annually to an outstanding leader of the junior class for use in the senior year.  Selection is based on the leadership criteria of the Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honorary society. 
Phuong Bui

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR - SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
The awards for Sportsman of the Year and Sportswoman of the Year are presented jointly by Mortar Board and ODK.  The selections are made on the basis of the student's contribution to the Grove City College athletic program.
Michael Manahan,  Brittany Anderson

SENIOR MAN OF THE YEAR - SENIOR WOMAN OF THE YEAR
The awards for Senior Man of the Year and the Senior Woman of the Year are presented jointly by Mortar Board and ODK.  The selections are made on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and service.  It is one of the highest honors that the College can bestow.
Michael Manahan, Kylie Mackaness

*Award winners' names will be posted closer to the date of Parents' Weekend.