Join us in congratulating our A&S majors who recently received awards! We are so proud of their accomplishments!

Frank Kline Baker Spanish & Latin American Civilization Award. Awarded annually to students who attain the greatest proficiency in the study of Spanish and Latin American civilization.

  • Stephanie Smith ’13 (anthropology & sociology/Spanish), Norwood, Mass.

Rexroth Prize in German. Awarded to students for meritorious achievement in German. Outstanding Senior Award.

  • Meagan Betke ’13 (anthropology and sociology/German), Commack, N.Y.

Ralph Scott Grover Music Scholar Award. Presented to a student who has achieved distinction in music scholarship.

  • Zachary Jones ’13 (music/anthropology and sociology), Bethlehem, Pa. (Marquis Scholar) (EXCEL Scholar)

James L. Dyson Geology Award. Presented annually to students majoring in geology who, by academic achievements and character, exemplify the ideals by which James L. Dyson lived and worked.

  • Yen Joe Tan ’14 (geology/anthropology & sociology), Malaysia (EXCEL Scholar)

Paul Bernon Memorial Prize in Sociology. Awarded each year by the faculty in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology to the graduating seniors most outstanding in sociology.

  • Anna Eisenstein ’13 (anthropology & sociology/government and law), Patterson, N.Y. (Marquis Scholar) (EXCEL Scholar)

Minerva & Emil V. Novak Prize in Government and Law. Presented annually to students majoring in government and law based on overall excellence in academic work and citizenship in the campus community.

  • Anna Eisenstein ’13 (anthropology & sociology/government and law), Patterson, N.Y. (Marquis Scholar) (EXCEL Scholar)

David Bishop Skillman 1913 Library Prize. Awarded to a graduating senior library assistant who by his/her exemplary performance, skill, and dedication enhanced the library’s educational role.

  • Meagan Betke ’13 (anthropology and sociology/German), Commack, N.Y.

Lafayette Alumni of the Lehigh Valley Scholarship Award. Awarded annually to Lafayette seniors either residing in the greater Lehigh Valley, or who graduated from a greater Lehigh Valley high school, who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.

  • Zachary Jones ’13 (music/anthropology and sociology), Bethelem, Pa. (Marquis Scholar) (EXCEL Scholar)

Leroy Nunery ’77 Intellectual Citizenship Award. Awarded annually to a student whose research on important social, political, or economic issues advances knowledge and involves the student in activities within a community.

  • Tatiana Logan ’13 (anthropology and sociology/global communities & the environment), Santa Barbara, CA. (Marquis Scholar)

Pepper Prize Finalist. The George Wharton Pepper Prize, awarded annually to the senior “who most nearly represents the Lafayette ideal,” was established in 1923 by George Wharton Pepper H’22, a United States Senator from Pennsylvania, an attorney, and a founding member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Recipients reflect Sen. Pepper’s vision of a well-rounded, educated member of the senior class who adds to a sound academic record noteworthy participation in college activities and student life, which contribute to the advancement of the College on and off campus. Academic brilliance or athletic prowess alone is not the criterion.

  • Tatiana Logan ’13 (anthropology and sociology/global communities & the environment), Santa Barbara, CA. (Marquis Scholar)