Students Honored for Academic, Community Achievements
Honors Convocation was held on April 21, honoring 100 of Merrimack’s best and brightest, the presidential scholars.
A Presidential Scholar designation is awarded to those students who, by the beginning of the spring semester of their senior year, have completed 34 courses and 102 credits, having achieved a minimum of 3.5 cumulative grade point average, based on a 4.0 grading system.
After the Honors Convocation Address, delivered by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michael Bell, President Ronald O. Champagne, Ph.D. presented the scholars with a certificate of recognition.
In addition to recognizing the Presidential Scholars, Academic Awards and Student Leadership Awards were also announced.
Academic Award Recipients
Rev. John R. Aherne, O.S.A. Poetry Prize
Christopher J. Powell ’11 (first place); Alyssa M Wertz ’12 (second place); Brendon Cooney ’10 (third place)
Rob Costello Award
First ranking biology senior: Amanda M. Wakim ‘09
Integrity and Quality Award
Science and engineering senior: Jonathan E. Moore ‘09
Dr. Donald A. Kearns Memorial Award
3rd year mathematics major in upper fourth of class: Alexandra Swanson ‘10
Philip Lee Memorial Business Plan Award
Student team from Business School
Rebecca Fontes ‘09; Alezdaliza Gonzalez ‘09; Ann Kenney ‘09; Joseph Martignette ‘09; David Pappalardo ‘09; Nicole Trunfio ‘09
Dr. Walter E. Maxey Memorial Award
3rd year computer science, mathematics or electrical engineering student in upper
fourth of class: Michael LoVerme ‘10
MFA-Moody, Famiglietti & Andronico Accounting Award
1st ranking third-year accounting student: Veronica Vaz ‘10
Deborah Skrekas ’89 Memorial Award
1st ranking senior in business administration: Jennifer Colamartino ‘09
Frederick W. Taylor Award
1st ranking senior is business management: Nichole A. Baldwin ‘09
Joseph R. and Nancy M. Traina Award
1st ranking education or 1st ranking M.Ed.student from Greater Lawrence area: Elizabeth Watts ‘09
John Warren Award
Graduating senior with exceptional interest, ability and achievement in philosophy: Christine Mitchell ‘09
Student Leadership Awards
Allen J. Ash Senior Service Award
Senior who has made outstanding contribution to senior class: Victoria C. Albano ‘09
Joseph P. Daley Award
In recognition of outstanding character and unheralded service to community: Jamie Caccavaro ‘09 and Joseph R. Ratte ‘09
Student Leadership Award
For outstanding service to Merrimack College Community: Jeffrey M. Doyle ‘09; Andrea M. Faris ‘09; Jennifer M. Fox ‘09; Kristen M. Kearney ‘09; Laura Pallone ‘09; Katelyn F. Souers ‘09; Kristi Stratton ‘09
Rev. William J. Murray, O.S.A. Medal
Two seniors who are role models for others and emulate Fr. Murray’s concern, open-mindedness, and compassion, with conscious attempts at social and spiritual growth: Nicole A. Baldwin ‘09 and Alli T. Lua ‘09
David A. Rafferty III Memorial Award
Athletic and academic achievement as well as leadership within the Merrimack College community: Jeffrey M. Bercume, Jr. ‘09 and Caitlin A. Hall ‘09