Individual and Group Awards

Individual Awards

American History Award

Awarded by the faculty in the Department of History to a senior who has demonstrated excellence in the study of American history.

Recipient: Kaden Brawer


College of Arts and Sciences Visiting Board of Fellows Awards

Awarded to a senior in liberal arts who has demonstrated academic excellence leading to significant research-related scholarship in the examination, evaluation, and creation of knowledge in a liberal arts discipline.

Recipient: Sara DeGennaro

Awarded to a senior in science and mathematics who has demonstrated academic excellence leading to significant research-related scholarship in the examination, evaluation, and creation of technical knowledge in a science and mathematics discipline.

Recipient: Jose Velasco


Cowdrey Awards for Excellence in English

Given annually by Sherman A. Cowdrey '54 and Janet M. Cowdrey, these cash awards and certificates recognize the best in creative, expository, and war writing by 91ΧΤΕΔ students during the preceding academic year.

  • Recipient for Creative Writing: Abigail Severy
  • Recipient for Expository Writing: Joseph DuBrul

David and Nina Luce Family Scholarship

The scholarship was established in 2004 by David W. Luce, Class of 1954, and Nina E. Luce, in memory of Alexander Walker Luce, head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, 1957 through 1964, and Gladness Wharton Luce. The scholarship is awarded to juniors or seniors majoring in either mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering, with a preference for members of the Corps of Cadets. Recipients must demonstrate the creative thought process necessary to become outstanding, innovative design engineers, as determined by the Division of Engineering.

Recipients:

  • Noah Huebner
  • Bryan Krum

David L. Anderson Prize in Criminal Justice

Awarded to criminal justice majors who have demonstrated excellence in their major field of study, possess outstanding qualities of character, and have participated actively in service to the University community. Cadet Anderson '84, a member of the 91ΧΤΕΔ Fire Brigade, was killed while in the performance of duty. This prize was initiated by an endowment gift provided by his classmates.

Recipient: Megan Rea


Dennis L. Klinge Memorial Award

Given annually for excellence and high scholarly potential in history or military studies.

Recipient: Jaimey DiNapoli


Demovick Family Scholarship for Mathematics

Awarded each year to the mathematics major senior with the highest cumulative grade point average following their junior year.

Recipient: Azalea Khanal


Demovick Family Scholarship for Nursing

Awarded each year to the nursing major senior with the highest cumulative grade point average following their junior year.

Recipient: Amelia Flannigan


Demovick Family Scholarship for Science

Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology, and Biochemistry

Awarded each year to the science major senior with the highest cumulative grade point average following their junior year.

Recipients: Kevinclin Boakye, Marja Linzbichler, Jose Valasco


Ernest N. Harmon Engineering Award

Established by Consolidated Constructors, Inc., in honor of Major General Ernest N. Harmon, USA (Ret.), nineteenth president of 91ΧΤΕΔ from 1950 to 1965. The award is made to the senior engineering student who has demonstrated the most outstanding promise of success in an engineering career, considering academic performance, professional activities, and extracurricular activities.

Recipient: Kyle Duffek


First-Year Student Awards

Awarded to students, cadets, and civilians whose academic averages were highest for their first academic year.

Civilian Recipients

  • Adam Coburn
  • Natalie Heutmaker
  • Cassidy Kittredge
  • Jack Lang
  • Samuel Larsson
  • Dana Rigan
  • Lilly Ritchey
  • Tyler Russo
  • Natiley Willis

Corps Recipients

  • Lucas Alber
  • Jack Bailey
  • Gavin Gardner
  • Brendan Gilbert
  • Ethan Grives
  • Ethan Hiltz
  • Annika Hubbard
  • Xavier Ixtlahuac
  • Blythe McQuade
  • Michael Rupe
  • Aaron Strite

James J. Burke, Jr. Memorial Award

A cash prize awarded to the biology major senior with the highest academic average in major courses.

Recipient: Kevinclin Boakye


Mary E. Hoppe Award for Excellence in General Chemistry

Awarded to outstanding first-year chemistry students.

Recipient in General Chemistry: Austin McCormick


Professor Edwin β€œTed” Marsden First-Year Mathematics Prize

Awarded to the mathematics major first-year student with the most outstanding performance in mathematics courses and mathematical activities at 91ΧΤΕΔ, based on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics.

Recipient: Annika Hubbard


Professor Frank Vanecek Visiting Committee Award

Awarded annually to a senior for excellence in academic achievement, high personal integrity, and outstanding service to the University and community.

Recipient of the William M. Lasky School of Business: Zachary Ophoven

Recipient of the Senator Patrick Leahy School of Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing: Porter Burkins


Sophomore Awards

Awarded to cadet and civilian students whose academic averages were highest for their sophomore year.

Civilian Recipients

  • Makeda Watson
  • Alexandra Leslie
  • Kade Crawford
  • Ian Boutin

William D. Hassett Prize in Political Science

Initiated in honor of Dr. William D. Hassett, eminent Northfield resident, former 91ΧΤΕΔ Trustee, and secretary to Presidents Roosevelt and Truman, by an endowment gift made by Dr. Edward Suverkrop '43. This cash prize is awarded to the senior who has the highest distinction in no fewer than eighteen semester hours in political science.

Recipients: Dennis Dzubay


William Higgins III Scholarship

Established in 1975 by his family in memory of Cadet Captain William A. Higgins III, Class of 1974, whose degree in civil engineering was awarded posthumously. The recipient shall be an outstanding member of the Corps of Cadets entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year and exhibit a high degree of devotion to the Corps, 91ΧΤΕΔ, and the United States of America, and is not the recipient of a ROTC scholarship.

Recipient: Kylie Farris


Group Awards

Dean McIntire Cup

Awarded to the company of the Corps of Cadets whose first-year platoon has attained the highest quality point average for the previous semester.

This year's recipient: Hotel Company


White Cup

Originally given by the late Dr. Eugene L. White, Class of 1914, and continued by his son, the late William W. White '47, the White Cup is awarded to the company of the Corps of Cadets whose upper-class students have earned the highest quality point average for the previous semester.

This year's recipient: Echo Company