SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

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Following are brief descriptions of the scholarships and awards which have been presented to our Geology majors during this year.

Amanda Trenton

The Robert W. McDowell Prize in Geology was established in 1945 by Philip C. (‘14) and Sarah Wright McDowell (‘14) in memory of their son, Robert W. McDowell (‘45), who lost his life in World War II. It is awarded annually to the geology major who has the highest general standing during the junior and senior years. This year’s recipient was Amanda Trenton.

The Charles B. Moke and Margaret Kate Moke Endowed Scholarships were established in December of 1983 with a generous donation provided by Fritz Kate (‘38), Margaret’s brother. These two scholarships are awarded annually to Geology majors who have distinguished themselves by dedication to quality in their academic work, have demonstrated self-reliance, and have a sincere interest in and a concern for other people, characteristics which were exemplified by Charlie and Margaret Moke. This year’s recipients were Joshua Michaels and Allison Mione.

Allison Mione

The Margaret Reed and John O. Clay Endowed Scholarship was established in 1985 by John R. Clay, the son of Margaret (‘45) and John Clay (‘43). This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated academic achievement. This year’s recipients were Cordelia Dennison-Budak, Joshua Michaels, and Allison Mione.

Cordelia Dennison-Budak

The Karl Ver Steeg Memorial Scholarship is in honor and memory of Karl Ver Steeg, who taught in the Department of Geology from 1923 until 1952. It is awarded annually to a deserving student who is majoring in Geology. This year’s recipient was Suzanne Boyenton.

Suzanne Boyenton

The Don J. Miller Memorial Fund was established in 1961 by the family and friends of Don J. Miller, of the class of 1940. In recognition of Mr. Miller's devotion to the science of geology, the scholarship which this fund provides is awarded annually to a student who is majoring in geology. This year’s recipients were Suzanne Boyenton and Cordelia Dennison-Budak.

The Frederic Kent Warner Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1986 by family and friends in memory of Fred Warner (‘76). Fred, originally from Orrville, Ohio, was killed in 1985 in a helicopter crash en route to an off-shore Alabama oil rig to examine a core while working for ARCO. This scholarship is awarded annually to a Geology major. This year’s recipient was Emily Cunningham.

Emily Cunningham

The Karl Ver Steeg Prize in Geology and Geography, established in 1958, honors Karl Ver Steeg who taught in the Department of Geology from 1923 until 1952. This prize is awarded annually to the Geology major who has the highest general standing at the middle of the Junior year. This year’s recipient was Erica Clites.

Erica Clites