The Hobart Alumni Association and the William Smith Alumnae Association each have a collection of awards which are presented to those who have made significant contributions to the Colleges. Be it their time, talent or treasure, these individuals have dedicated themselves to the continued growth and vitality of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The following are the awards are presented during Reunion Weekend:
Presented to alumni who have made exceptional contributions to Hobart College throughout their lives. This award is the Alumni Association’s highest honor for outstanding service to Hobart College by an alumnus.
Robert Peter Gale ’66, L.H.D. ’87
Los Angeles, California
Majors: Biology and Chemistry
The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry ’75, D.D.’20
Raleigh, North Carolina
Major: Religious Studies
The Elizabeth Herendeen Odell ’22 Award was established in honor of Elizabeth Herendeen Odell ’22 who served as Alumnae Secretary from 1952 to 1970. This award is the Alumnae Association’s highest honor for outstanding service to William Smith College by an alumna.
Margaret “Peggy” Bokan Greenawalt ’66, L.H.D. ’20
Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania
Major: Economics
Carol Brown Laufer ’71+
Hartsdale, New York
Major: American History
Lynne Friedlander ’80, P’10
Naperville, Illinois
Major: American Studies
+deceased
Citations are presented for distinguished and exceptional service and a history of outstanding contributions to Hobart College by alumni, faculty, staff or friends of the College.
Edward T. Pollack ’55
Portland, Maine
Major: Philosophy
James F. Caird ’56, L.H.D. ’12
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Major: American History
Joel M. Savits ’56, P’82, P’87, P’90, GP’16
Potomac, Maryland
Majors: History and Political Science
John Cromartie ’80
Geneva, New York
Major: Sociology
Michael E. Rawlins ’80, P’16
South Glastonbury, Connecticut
Majors: History and Art Concentration History
Christopher N. Lavin ’81
Geneva, New York
Major: Anthropology
Timothy M. Clark ’85
Indianapolis, Indiana
Major: Sociology
William M. Sherman ’85, P’21
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Major: History
Derrick Y. McDaniel ’90
West Orange, New Jersey
Major: English
William H. Tierney ’90, P’20
Cohasset, Massachusetts
Major: American Studies
Gregory A. Brown ’91
Syracuse, New York
Major: English
Christopher T. Perkin ’95
Wenham, Massachusetts
Major: English
Hasan A. Stephens ’00
Syracuse, New York
Major: Independent Dual Major in Film and Music
Joshua E. Leach ’01
New York, New York
Major: Africana Studies, English
Alex C. Bell ’05
Los Angeles, California
Major: Media and Society
Citations are presented for distinguished and exceptional service and a history of outstanding contributions to William Smith College by alumnae, faculty, staff or friends of the College.
Ruth Ey Hyde ’50
Rochester, New York
Major: Psychology
Ellen Levine Opell ’60
Tarzana, California
Major: Psychology
Loraine H. Strait ’65
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Major: European History
Judith Brock Stock ’66
Hague, New York
Major: Mathematics
Christie M. Hayes ’71
Niantic, Connecticut
Major: English
Wendy D. Puriefoy ’71
Washington, D.C.
Major: History
Nancy Nowak Rutherford ’71
Rochester, New York
Major: English
Dorothy H. Wickenden ’76, L.H.D. ’14
Bronxville, New York
Major: English
Beth Yingling ’76
Lincoln Park, New Jersey
Major: Sociology and Individual Studies
Roxanne Jackson ’81
Cooper City, Florida
Major: Economics
Aileen Diviney Gleason ’85
Manhasset, New York
Major: Economics
Anne O’Connor Standish ’86, P’14, P’16
Concord, Massachusetts
Major: Economics
Elaine Bruno Vukelic ’91
Saratoga Springs, New York
Major: Mathematics
LaKisha N. Williams ’96
New York, New York
Major: Religious Studies
Kimberly M. Moore ’00
New York, New York
Major: English
Carla A. DeLucia ’05
Rochester, New York
Major: Mathematics
The Young Alumnus Award is presented within 15 years following graduation to alumni who demonstrate exceptional volunteer service and commitment to the Colleges.
Theodore R. Tanzer ’10
Washington, D.C.
Majors: Political Science and American Studies
Alexander “Ali” W. Marpet ’15
St. Petersburg, Florida
Major: Economics
Kyle C. Zaverton ’15
New York, New York
Major: English
Michael P. DeRosa ’16
Geneva, New York
Major: Anthropology and Media & Society
The Young Alumna Award is presented within 15 years following graduation to alumnae who demonstrate exceptional volunteer service and commitment to the Colleges.
Carly “Allison” Sperling Morris ’10
Denver, Colorado
Major: Public Policy, Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Elizabeth A. Witbeck ’10
Saratoga Springs, New York
Major: Religious Studies
Julia R. Hoyle ’11
Geneva, New York
Majors: French and Francophone Studies and Women’s Studies
Tempe Newson Landi ’11
Ballston Spa, New York
Major: Psychology
Madeline R. Buckley ’15
Brunswick, Maine
Major: Critical Social Studies
Rose Cherubin ’15
Brooklyn, New York
Major: Public Policy
Caroline G. Demeter ’15
New York, New York
Major: Environmental Studies
J. Catherine Gorman ’15
New York, New York
Major: Economics
Alison M. Ware ’16
New York, New York
Major: Economics, International Relations
Presented to Kevin Colton by the Classes of 1955, in gratitude for his genius at capturing in photographs the beauty and the character of these Colleges we love so much.
Roy Dexheimer,
President Hobart Class of 1955
