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This year, 49 graduating seniors and two faculty members received special honors and awards as part of the 2020 Senior Honors Convocation:

• Perculiar Adimabua ’20 - McPherson Prize for Excellence in Scholarship–French
• Emma Anderson ’20 - Gail DeHerder Memorial Prize in Creative Writing and Grace Elizabeth Groner Foundation International Service Award
• Ariane Balaram ’20 - David W. Towle Award for Excellence in Biological Research
• Rodney Bethea ’20 - Senior Prize in Communication
• Ruquia Bibi ’20 - Carr Prize in Neuroscience
• Alexsandra Biel ’20 - Robert B. Glassman Prize in Psychology and Neuroscience
• Jennifer Bolek ’20 - McPherson Prize for Excellence in Scholarship–Spanish
• Brent Brewer ’20 - Senior Prize in International Relations
• Helen Brinckerhoff ’20 - Solly A. Hartzo Award in Politics
• Corey Brodsky ’20 - Senior Prize in Finance
• Jacqueline Chapman ’20 - Senior Class Speaker
• Nina Codell ’20 - Senior Prize in Education; McPherson Prize for Excellence in Scholarship–English; Emma O. Haas Memorial Award for Merit in Scholarship
• Carmen R. Cruz ’20 - Elizabeth W. Fischer Prize
• Anna Fifhause ’20 - Senior Prize in Studio Art
• Samuel Gascoigne ’20 - David W. Towle Award for Excellence in Biological Research
• Claire Grebner ’20 - Leo F. Van Hoey Senior Prize in Sociology and Anthropology; Edward H. Oppenheimer Memorial Prize
• Hajar Habbal ’20 - Lorraine D. and H. Randall Heath Senior Prize in Business
• Katelyn Harris ’20 - Senior Prize in Environmental Studies; McPherson Prize for Excellence in Scholarship–Philosophy
• Monica Hauschild ’20 - McPherson Prize for Excellence in Scholarship–Theater
• Anna Hevrdejs ’20 - Richard W. Hantke Award in History
• Camryn Hirsch ’20 - Leo F. Van Hoey Senior Prize in Sociology and Anthropology
• Deborah Jezuit ’20 - Senior Prize in Student Teaching
• Anthony Johnson ’20 - Senior Prize in Computer Science
• Emma Juettner ’20 - Senior Prize in Computer Science
• Sandra Khouri ’20 - Warren A. Peterson Memorial Award in Economics; McPherson Prize for Excellence in Scholarship–Philosophy
• John LaPonte ’20 - Harald C. Jensen Prize–Research in Experimental Physics
• Amber Lennon ’20 - Dr. Aldo J. Crovetti Prize in Chemistry
• Jacob Levin ’20 - Fredericka L. Stahl Memorial Award for Excellence in Science–Chemistry
• Chandler Martin ’20 - Fredericka L. Stahl Memorial Award for Excellence in Science–Physics
• Deja McClellan ’20 - Edward H. Oppenheimer Memorial Prize
• Caeley McDonagh ’20 - Sterling Price Williams Prize in Psychology; Miller Family Prize
• Kotch Mmopi ’20 - Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Award
• Sydney Mudd ’20 - Roger A. White ’60 Prize in Philosophy
• Justina Nawrot ’20 - Sterling Price Williams Prize in Psychology
• Timothy Nichin ’20 - Lorraine D. and H. Randall Heath Senior Prize in Music
• Tyler O’Neill ’20 - Senior Scholar/Athlete Award
• Brett Palmero ’20 - Fredericka L. Stahl Memorial Award for Excellence in Science–Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Carr Prize in Neuroscience; Phi Beta Kappa Senior Thesis Award
• Sushmeena Parihar ’20 - David L. Krantz Prize in Psychology
• Olivia Parrott ’20 - Senior Prize in Environmental Studies
• Kaloyan Parvanov ’20 - H. Murray Herlihy Prize in Economics; Harold B. Curtis Prize in Mathematics
• Jamie-Anicette Pineda ’20 - Senior Prize in Music Education
• Jacqueline Rogers ’20 - Nicholas J. Wasylik Senior Athletic Award
• Zala Rutar ’20 - Fredericka L. Stahl Memorial Award for Excellence in Science–Biology
• A.J. Schmitz ’20 - Roger A. White ’60 Prize in Philosophy
• Natalie Stevenson ’20 - Grace Elizabeth Groner Foundation Community Service Award
• Tucker Strang ’20 - Senior Prize in Self Designed Major
• Zaria Sydnor ’20 - Senior Prize in African American Studies
• Lillie Therieau ’20 - Alex F. Mitchell Senior Prize in Art History; Phi Beta Kappa Senior Thesis Award
• Karla Zhagui ’20 - Senior Prize in Student Teaching 

Two Lake Forest College professors were also awarded prizes:

• Assistant Professor of Spanish Denise Kripper won the William L. Dunn Award for Outstanding Teaching and Scholarly Promise.

• Professor of Philosophy Janet McCracken won the Great Teacher Award

Congratulations to all! For the full list of awards, see the complete program: