On May 8, Seton Hill University hosted its Spring Honors Convocation and recognized 54 members of the Class of 2009 for their achievements.

The honorees and the awards they received follow.

ILLINOIS

Woodstock 60098
Alyssa Easter-Outstanding Senior Award-presented to a student in recognition of outstanding academic excellence in the study of social work.

INDIANA

Middlebury 46540
Lorin Schumacher-Pasquale diPasquale Award-presented to a student in recognition of distinguished academic achievement and contributions to the English department and Seton Hill University; Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-recognized on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities.

MARYLAND

Glenn Dale 20769
Mia Gunawan-Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Senior Chemistry Award-presented to a senior chemistry major for his/her demonstrated record of scholastic achievement, service, and the potential for advancement in the chemistry profession.

Oxon Hill 20745
Matthew Johnson-Collegiate Academic and Personal Success Support Services Award-presented to a graduating senior who has been dedicated to scholarly improvement, academic success, and excellence in leadership.

Westminster 21158
Stephanie Gerber-Sister Florence Marie Scott Award-presented to a graduating senior biology major for achieving a high grade point average.

MASSACHUSETTS

Plymouth 02360
Christopher Horigan-Student Leadership Award-presented to the student who has shown outstanding leadership in student government during his/her university career.

NEW YORK

Cheektowata 14225
Albert Erni-Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-recognized on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities.

Hammondsport 14840
Rebecca Millard-Senior Achievement Award in Hospitality and Tourism-presented to a student in recognition of academic achievement; Student Leadership Award-presented to the student who has shown outstanding leadership in student government during his/her university career.

New York 10031
Alex Stone-Collegiate Academic and Personal Success Support Services Award-presented to a graduating senior who has been dedicated to scholarly improvement, academic success, and excellence in leadership.

Yonkers 10701
Jeannie Supreme-Collegiate Academic and Personal Success Support Services Award-presented to a graduating senior who has been dedicated to scholarly improvement, academic success, and excellence in leadership; Student Leadership Award-presented to the student who has shown outstanding leadership in student government during his/her university career.

OHIO

Canton 44721
Nicole Edwards-Music Award-presented to a student for outstanding contribution to and support of various areas of program activity and in recognition of excellence in course work, performance, ensemble participation, and overall service to the program in music.

Madison 44057
Kayla Sawyer-Sojourner Truth “And Ain’t I A Woman” Award-presented to a student who, through generous service at the University in many and varied ways, has reminded all to celebrate diversity, shoulder responsibility, and build community through respect; Student Leadership Award-presented to the student who has shown outstanding leadership in student government during his/her university career.

PENNSYLVANIA

Altoona 16601
Erin Mitchell-Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement-presented to the senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses; Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-recognized on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities.

Ambridge 15003
M. Desmond McCoy Collegiate Academic and Personal Success Support Services Award-presented to a graduating senior who has been dedicated to scholarly improvement, academic success, and excellence in leadership.

Black Lick 15716
Valerie Stipcak- Music Award-presented to a student for outstanding contribution to and support of various areas of program activity and in recognition of excellence in course work, performance, ensemble participation, and overall service to the program in music.

Blairsville 15717
Marie Manski-Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement-presented to the senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses.

Central City 15926
Jolene Nieves-History Senior Award-presented to a student who has demonstrated consistent and outstanding achievement during four years at Seton Hill University; Student Leadership Award-presented to the student who has shown outstanding leadership in student government during his/her university career.

Connellsville 15425
Andrew Lonigro- Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-recognized on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities.

Melissa Ranker-History Senior Award-presented to a student who has demonstrated consistent and outstanding achievement during four years at Seton Hill University.

Derry 15627
Carla Flowers-Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement-presented to the senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses; Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-recognized on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities.

East McKeesport 15035
Denise Daugherty-Outstanding Senior Award-presented to a student in recognition of outstanding academic excellence in the study of social work.

Ellwood City 16117
Andrew DeMase- Excellence in the Study of Business Award-presented to a student who has achieved the highest cumulative grade point average in the accelerated and traditional learning formats; Sullivan Award-presented to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average.

Friedens 15541
Juliann Picklo-Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement-presented to the senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses.

Greensburg 15601
Nicole Float-Forensic Science Scholar Award-presented to the senior forensic science major who has demonstrated excellence in the study of forensic science, leadership, and service.

Denise Inks- Excellence in the Study of Business Award-presented to a student who has achieved the highest cumulative grade point average in the accelerated and traditional learning formats.

Allison Sinisi-Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement-presented to the senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses.

Ariba Uddin-Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-recognized on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities; Student Leadership Award-presented to the student who has shown outstanding leadership in student government during his/her university career.

Gabrielle White-Communication Leadership Award-presented to the student who has shown continuous responsibility and accountability toward the university and communication major missions, has exhibited entrepreneurial aptitude in her tasks, has displayed risk taking initiatives to accomplish goals, has developed organizational management skills to move a group toward success, and has made significant contributions to the larger community as a leader.

Jeannette 15644
Lindsey Antolic-Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement-presented to the senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses.

Hannah Leonard-Outstanding Achievement Award in Sociology-presented to the students for excellent academic achievement as a sociology major.

Latrobe 15650
Jeffrey Gettemy-Artistic Development Award-presented to a graduating theatre major who has achieved exemplary artistic development through sustained self-direction and dedication as well as profound levels of risk taking, resourcefulness, and originality.

Patience Marol-Michael Catanzaro Award-presented to a theology student who is committed to using his or her learning in service of church and society.

Ali Sedlacko-Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement-presented to the senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses.

Ligonier 15658
Alyssa A. Brunatti-Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-recognized on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities.

Mahaffey 15757
Emily Gearhart-Distinguished Senior Award-presented to a student in recognition of excellence in achievement in social work and service to the University and the community as an officer in the Social Work Club; President’s Award for Service-presented to a student whose life is characterized by her generous concern for others.

McDonald 15057
David Lauff-Michael Catanzaro Award-presented to a theology student who is committed to using his or her learning in service of church and society.

Mertztown 19539
Alison Reppert-Clement of Alexandria Fides et Ratio Award-presented to a student who has explored the interdisciplinary connections between faith and culture through coursework focus, or on a second major or minor area of study at Seton Hill; Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement-presented to the senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses; Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-recognized on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities; Western Cultures Award for Extraordinary Achievement in the Liberal Arts-presented to an outstanding student in western cultures academic work who demonstrates excellence in the University objectives of historical, cultural, and global awareness and multiple modes of inquiry.

Monroeville 15146
Angela Nicola-Nutrition/Dietetics Award-presented to the students who won the dietetics entrepreneurial competition and displayed managerial skill in the implementation of a wellness project.

Mt. Pleasant 15666
Katherine Cochran-Academic Excellence Award-presented to a student in recognition of attaining the highest cumulative grade point average among family and consumer science seniors.

North Huntingdon 15642
Jesse Bush- Music Award-presented to a student for outstanding contribution to and support of various areas of program activity and in recognition of excellence in course work, performance, ensemble participation, and overall service to the program in music.

Amanda Clontz-Senior Leadership Award-presented by the sociology faculty.

Michelle Smith-Senior Academic Excellence Award-presented to a student in recognition of outstanding achievement in the psychology major and service to the psychology program.

Pen Argyl 18072
Erin Davis-Service to the Arts Award-presented to a student who has give exemplary service to the arts; Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement-presented to the senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses; Art Program Service Award-presented to a student for outstanding contributions to the art program

Pittsburgh 15221
Valerie Morschl-Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement-presented to the senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses.

Saltsburg 15681
Rebekah Messenger- Music Award-presented to a student for outstanding contribution to and support of various areas of program activity and in recognition of excellence in course work, performance, ensemble participation, and overall service to the program in music.

Seneca 16346
Krista Lawson-Distinguished Senior Award-presented to a student in recognition of excellence in achievement in social work and service to the University and the community as an officer in the Social Work Club; Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-recognized on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities.

Shirleysburg 17260
Sarah Slates-Spanish Award-presented to a student for outstanding academic leadership, intellectual curiosity, and support of women’s issues in the Spanish language classroom.

Warrington 18976
Siena Frank-Nutrition/Dietetics Award-presented to the students who won the dietetics entrepreneurial competition and displayed managerial skill in the implementation of a wellness project; Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-recognized on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities.

Wellsboro 16901
Mary C. Clark-Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-recognized on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities; Student Leadership Award-presented to the student who has shown outstanding leadership in student government during his/her university career.

West Newton 15089
Lynn Minjock-Excellence in the Study of Accounting Award-presented to a student who has achieved the highest cumulative grade point average in the accelerated and traditional learning formats.

White Oak 15131
Gina Faix- Music Award-presented to a student for outstanding contribution to and support of various areas of program activity and in recognition of excellence in course work, performance, ensemble participation, and overall service to the program in music.

Windsor 17366
Jillian Kowalewski-Service to the Arts Award-presented to a student who has give exemplary service to the arts; Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement-presented to the senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses; Art Program Service Award-presented to a student for outstanding contributions to the art program

VERMONT

St. Albans 05478
Juliann R. Cyr-Student Leadership Award-presented to the student who has shown outstanding leadership in student government during his/her university career.

VIRGINIA

Glenn Allen 23060
Kevin Hinton-Student Leadership Award-presented to the student who has shown outstanding leadership in student government during his/her university career.