Westminster College Hosts Awards Dinner, Recognizing Students in the Division of Cognitive and Quantitative Sciences

Westminster College’s mathematics, computer science, computer information systems, physics and engineering physics programs hosted their annual spring recognition and awards banquet, March 22.

16 students received awards based on faculty judgment in the areas of strong academic record, enthusiasm for major subject, and participation in program events.

“The spring honors banquet is a celebration for both faculty and students,” said Dr. Carolyn Cuff, professor and program coordinator for mathematics. “Faculty encourage and mentor students in many ways so this is our way of sharing our students’ success.”

Dr. Terri Lenox, professor of computer science and mathematics, Dr. John Bonomo, professor of computer science, Cuff, Dr. Rob Knop, associate professor of physics, Dr. David Offner, associate professor of mathematics, and Dr. Pamela Richardson, associate professor of mathematics, attended the banquet.

“We faculty members get to know our students very well at Westminster College, especially within our own programs,” said Richardson. “When you have a student multiple times across several years, you really see them grow as both scholars and human beings. It is exciting to watch this development, and very rewarding to know that you might have somehow contributed to their success.”

For more information on cognitive and quantitative sciences at Westminster, contact Doreen Matune at matunedm@westminster.edu or (724) 946-7284. See photos from the awards banquet. 

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CONGRATULATIONS, STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS!

Avalon, PA

Margaret Wessel, a junior mathematics major, is a daughter of Gretchen Wessel and a graduate of Northgate High School. She was awarded the Harriet Jackson Sarver Scholarship.

Beaver Falls, PA

Blake Dulick, a senior computer information systems major, is a son of David and Angela Dulick and a graduate of Blackhawk High School.

Boston, PA

Ava Hoag, a sophomore physics and mathematics major, is a daughter of Thomas and Judith Hoag and a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School School. She was awarded the Dr. Thomas R. Nealeigh Mathematics Scholarship.

Butler, PA

Benjamin Parker, a senior computer science major, is a son of Robin Smith and a graduate of Knoch High School.

Charles Cratty, a senior mathematics major, is a son of Donald and Natascha Cratty and a graduate of Slippery Rock High School.

Benjamin Parker, a senior computer science major, is a son of Robin Smith and a graduate of Knoch High School.

Canonsburg, PA

Trevor Arrigoni, a sophomore mathematics major, is a son of Regis and Sally Arrigoni and a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. He received the Paul E. Brown Memorial Scholarship.

Delmont, PA

Amanda Kowalczyk, a senior biology and mathematics major, is a daughter of Adam and Pamela Kowalczyk and a graduate of Greensburg-Salem High School.

Edinburg, PA

Mark Patton, a senior computer sciene major, is a son of Thomas and Karen Patton and a graduate of Mohawk High School.

Erie, PA

Lauren Orzechowski, a junior computer information systems major, is a daughter of Felix and Andrea Orzechowski and a graduate of Fort Le Boeuf High School. She was awarded the J. Miller Peck Computer Science Scholarship.

Export, PA

Cody Postupac, a senior physics major, is a son of Thomas and Janet Postupac and a graduate of Penn-Trafford High School.

Harrison City, PA

Skyler Hayes, a sophomore mathematics and computer science major, is a daughter of Jill Hayes and a graduate of Penn-Trafford High School. She was presented the Mathematics Book Award by the Mathematics and Computer Science Program.

Jeannette, PA

Zachary Schramm, a senior neuroscience major, is a son of Carrie Schramm and a graduate of Penn-Trafford High School.

Mercer, PA

Jonathan Clark, a junior business administration major, is a son of Robert and Cynthia Clark and a graduate of Wilmington Area High School. He received the Marmora Maude Dunlap and Dr. Edward A. Dunlap Scholarship.

New Castle, PA

Tyler Lucas, a senior physics major, is a son of Phillip and Shawn Lucas and a graduate of Neshannock High School.

Rachel Simko, a senior engineering physics major, is a daughter of David and Lisa Simko and a graduate of Laurel High School. Simko was recognized as a member of Sigma Pi Sigma.

New Wilmington, PA

Rachael Huff, a junior computer science major, is a daughter of Jeffery and Laurel Huff and a graduate of Wilmington Area High School. She was awarded the Nell Glaser Whipkey and Kenneth Whipkey Scholarship.

Christopher Phillips, a senior computer science major, is a son of Howard and Karen Phillips and a graduate of Wilmington Area High School.

Polk, PA

Eric Adams, a sophomore computer information systems major, is a son of Randall and Lori Adams and a graduate of Franklin High School. He was presented the Computer Information Systems Book Award by the Mathematics and Computer Science Program.

Pulaski, PA

Joshua Tekac, a senior business administration major, is a son of Ronald and Monica Tekac and a graduate of Wilmington Area High School.

Aaron Signer, a sophomore physics and mathematics major, is a son of Erica Haenggiand a graduate of Wilmington Area High School. He was awarded the James A. Swindler Scholarship.

Rockwood, PA

Aaron Shifflett, a senior computer information systems major, is a son of Marilynne Shifflett and a graduate of Everett Area High School.

Volant, PA

Catherine Foltz, a senior English and mathematics major, is a daughter of Jeffrey and Lynn Foltz and a graduate of Wilmington Area High School.

Washington, PA

Anthony Groves, a junior computer science major, is a son of Keith and Debra Groves and a graduate of Trinity High School. He was awarded the Harriet Jackson Sarver Scholarship.

West Middlesex, PA

Kia-Anne Howe, a junior mathematics major, is a daughter of James and Elizabeth Howe and a graduate of West Middlesex Area High School. She was awarded the Dr. Beverly K. Michael Math Education Scholarship.

Christopher Mazur, a junior neuroscience and computer science major, is a son of Rob and Diana Mazur and a graduate of West Middlesex High School. He was awarded the Dr. Warren D. Hickman Scholarship.

Isaiah Morgenstern, a senior physics major, is a son of Paul and Susan Morgenstern and a graduate of West Middlesex High School. He was recognized as a member of Sigma Pi Sigma;.

Bristolville, OH

Shawna Howard, a senior mathematics major, is a daughter of Robert and Cynthia Howard and a graduate of Bristol High School.

Orwell, OH

Dylan Thomas, a senior physics major, is a son of Stacy Thomas, Washington, PA, and a graduate of Trinity High School.

Poland, OH

Sumer Kassim, a junior mathematics major, is a daughter of Ahmad M. Kassim, Boardman, and a graduate of Poland Seminary High School. She was awarded the Harriet Jackson Sarver Scholarship.

Youngstown, OH

Tyler Heintz, a junior physics and mathematics major, is a son of Jeffrey Jones-Heintz and Jill Heintz and a graduate of Boardman High School. He was awarded the Dr. Thomas R. Nealeigh Mathematics Scholarship.

Boca Grande, FL

Nicholas Caiazza, a sophomore mathematics and computer science major, is a son of Joseph and Erin Caiazza and a graduate of Florida Home-Schoolers. He was awarded the Harriet Jackson Sarver Scholarship.

Adamstown, MD

Richard Beaudoin, a senior mathematics major, is a son of Richard and Janet Beaudoin and a graduate of Tuscarora High School.

Tupelo, MS

Zachary Dernar, a senior computer science major, is a son of David Dernar and a graduate of Central Cambria High School.

Zebulon, NC

Joshua Stevens, a senior computer science major, is a son of John and Kimberly Stevens and a graduate of Clayton High School.

Nashua, NH

Keilah Ireland, a junior mathematics major, is a daughter of Thomas and Mauria Ireland and a graduate of Nashua High School North. She was awarded the Dr. Warren D. Hickman Scholarship.

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