Seton Hill University recently hosted its Fall Honors Convocation and recognized 88 members of the Seton Hill University community for their achievements.

The honorees and the awards they received follow.

ILLINOIS

Aurora 60506
Mariah Rettenmeir-Academic Excellence Award in Psychology-presented to a student who has attained the highest cumulative grade point average in her first year of study; Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the sophomore year.

MAINE

Kittery 03904
Matthew Colson-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation and overall service to the program in music.

MARYLAND

Baltimore 21236
Kelly Phair-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation and overall service to the program in music.

Frederick 21704
Sarah Laughland-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Gaithersburg 20879
Deena Salameh-Ellen H. Richards Award-presented to a family and consumer sciences major attaining the highest cumulative grade point average in the first year of study.

Germantown 20876
Katie Ziemke-Second Place Award-presented to a student for an essay contest for the Seminar in Thinking and Writing. Essays are judged on persuasive techniques, power of thesis, clarity of writing style, engagement of ideas and mechanics. Ziemke’s essay was titled “Uncovering the Truth: The Difference Between Private and Public School.”

Laurel 20723
Aja Hannah-Sister Miriam Jane Hollowood Journalism Award-presented in the fall to a student who has well represented the University and the program in the area of student publications.

Salisbury 21801
Wendy Scott-Sophomore Collegiate Academic and Personal Success Student Support Services Award-presented to a student who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average during the 2009-2010 academic year.

MICHIGAN

Jenison 49428
Amanda Morse-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

MISSOURI

St. Louis 63124
Emily Stroble-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester 03108
Emily Baroody-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation and overall service to the program in music.

NEW YORK

East Rochester 14445
Krista Archambeau-Junior Collegiate Academic and Personal Success Student Support Services Award-presented to a student who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average during the 2009-2010 academic year.

Victor 14564
Gianna Stewart-Josefa Filkosky Scholarship-presented to a junior art major who has shown continued growth as a creative artist and who has striven for excellence and consistency in art production; Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the junior year.

OHIO

Parma 44129
Julia Whidden-Josephine Mary Cipriany Patrick Memorial Scholarship-presented for excellence in nutrition and dietetics.

Westerville 43082
Caitlyn Gantzer-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation and overall service to the program in music.

PENNSYLVANIA

Allison Park 15101
Katherine E. Fritsch-Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-presented to students on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University and leadership in co-curricular activities.

Apollo 15613
John Bitsura-Dale E. and Pearl Chew Carroll Endowed Scholarship-presented to a student who has shown the greatest promise during her or his first year in the history program.

Madelyn Gillespie-Sister Miriam Jane Hollowood Journalism Award-presented in the fall to a student who has well represented the University and the program in the area of student publications.

Birdsboro 19508
Kinsey McKenrick-Political Science Award-presented to a second-year political science major for exceptional achievement during their first academic year at Seton Hill University.

Boswell 15531
Noel Love-Patience Klopp Award-presented to a student for excellence in mathematics.

Butler 16002
Aaron Pascazi-Sociology Award-presented to a student for outstanding academic performance in the major.

Coal Center 15423
Jacob Wheatley-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation and overall service to the program in music.

Connellsville 15425
Breanna Connell-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Cranberry Township 16066
Kyle Sasala-Criminal Justice Award-presented to the student who has attained the highest cumulative grade point average in the first year of study within the criminal justice major.

Delmont 15626
Kelli Alfieri-Freshman Communication Scholarship-presented to a student in recognition of distinguished academic achievement in the field of communication during her first year of study.

Joseph Messalle-Art Program Service Award-presented to a student for outstanding contributions to the art program at Seton Hill University.

Elizabeth 15037
BreAnne DeMarco-CRC Chemistry Achievement Award-presented in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in general chemistry for the past academic year.

Nathan Hough-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Ellwood City 16117
Chelsea Oliver-Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities-presented to students on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service to the University, and leadership in co-curricular activities.

Everett 15237
Jessica Rush-Academic Excellence Award in Psychology-presented to a student who has attained the highest cumulative grade point average in psychology during her sophomore year; Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the junior year.

Josie Rush-Sister Miriam Joseph Murphy Scholarship-presented in the fall to a student who has shown exceptional promise as an English major.

Ariel Watters-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Export 15632
Katie Lantz-Sister Miriam Joseph Murphy Scholarship-presented in the fall to a student who has shown exceptional promise as an English major.

Freedom 15042
Molly Follmer-Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the sophomore year.

Georgetown 15043
Chelsae Ruggeri-Accounting and Business Award-presented to a student who has achieved the highest cumulative grade point average in his/her first year of studies in accounting and business.

Glenshaw 15116
Regina Tvaruzek-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Greensburg 15601
Alexandria Cisowski-Biology Award-presented to a student who achieved the highest average in both semesters of general biology during the 2008-2009 academic year.

Katherine Fleming-Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the freshman year.

Leah Fontana-Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the sophomore year.

Scott Sanders-Sociology Award-presented to a student for outstanding academic performance in the major.

Robert Vasinko-Award in Analytical Chemistry-presented to a senior chemistry major who displays an aptitude for a career in chemical analysis. The award is sponsored by the Division of Analytical Chemistry of the American Chemical Society and includes an honorary membership in the Division of Analytical Chemistry and a subscription to its journal.

Irwin 15642
Theresa Conley-Samuel J. Hazo Writing Award for Poetry in the Public Sphere-presented to a student who embodies the mission of Samuel J. Hazo, former poet laureate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and long time friend of Seton Hill University, to make poetry “an expected and readily accepted part of public discourse” through the publication, performance, or exhibition of their work and who makes a significant effort on behalf of poetry in general.

Lauren Mathos-Undergraduate Award for Outstanding Achievement-presented to a student for high achievement in two semesters of organic chemistry and sponsored by the American Chemical Society and the Polymer Education Committee; Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the junior year.

Sandra Monier-Diakonia Scholarship-presented to a student for her commitment to theological studies and service in ministry.

Jeannette 15644
Holli Gonder-Sister Mary Leon Bettwy Chemistry Scholarship-honors a senior chemistry major who exhibits the qualities that Sister Mary Leon sought to inculcate in her students-a spirit of creativity and independence, scholarship, excellent laboratory technique and a serious intention to pursue a career in chemistry.

Gino Sartori-First Place Award-presented to a student for an essay contest for the Seminar in Thinking and Writing. Essays are judged on persuasive techniques, power of thesis, clarity of writing style, engagement of ideas, and mechanics. Sartori’s essay was titled “Please Ignore the Man Behind the Curtain, He is Just Running the Ride.”

Carly Szmyd-Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the junior year.

Kittanning 16201
Natalie Zambotti-Elyse Saraceni Scholarship-presented annually in memory of Elyse Saraceni, a victim of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in December of 1988. The scholarship is awarded to a junior visual and performing arts major who is involved in several fine arts areas and who, like Elyse, is a “spunky lover of life.”

Latrobe 15650
Abby Leone-Lucille Lapolla Ponte and Catherine Lapolla Scholarship-presented to a student of academic merit pursuing the study of foreign language.

Jonathan Majiros-Dale E. and Pearl Chew Carroll Endowed Scholarship-presented to a student who has shown the greatest promise during her or his first year in the history program.

Level Green 15085
Christine Rothrauff-Patience Klopp Award-presented to a student for excellence in mathematics.

Ligonier 15658
Erin Beattie-Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the senior year.

Lower Burrell 15068
Alexander Bruce-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation and overall service to the program in music.

Jennifer Makowski-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Manheim 17545
Maria Mastromatteo-Lucille Lapolla Ponte and Catherine Lapolla Scholarship-presented to a student of academic merit pursuing the study of foreign language.

McDonald 15057
Karyn Romestan-Visual Arts Award-presented to a senior art major who has achieved a 3.7 or higher grade point average in his/her studio and art history courses.

McKeesport 15135
Michael Rudick-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation and overall service to the program in music.

Meyersdale 15552
Brooke Sarver-Hospitality and Tourism Award-presented to a student for outstanding achievement in the hospitality and tourism major.

Mohrsville 19541
Breanna Wong-Lucille Lapolla Ponte and Catherine Lapolla Scholarship-presented to a student of academic merit pursuing the study of foreign language.

Monessen 15062
Lauren Sciacca-Freshman Communication Scholarship-presented to a student in recognition of distinguished academic achievement in the field of communication during her first year of study.

Monroeville 15146
Karyn Drombosky-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation and overall service to the program in music.

Murrysville 15668
Jessica Lieb-Josephine Mary Cipriany Patrick Memorial Scholarship-presented for excellence in nutrition and dietetics.

New Castle 16105
Shawna Creese-Accounting and Business Award-presented to a student who has achieved the highest cumulative grade point average in his/her first year of studies in accounting and business.

New Kensington 15068
Kristy Majocha-Certificate of Merit in Social Work-presented to a student for outstanding academic achievement in social work and in all other studies at Seton Hill University.

John Olearchick-Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award-presented by the Presser Foundation to an outstanding music major for the senior year of study. The student is selected by the music faculty on the basis of musical and academic achievement.

North Huntingdon 15642
Brendan Duffy-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Amanda Ponsonby-Sophomore Merit Award-presented to a student who has completed the sophomore year and has demonstrated a commitment to the discipline and profession of communication through study, activity, and contribution to the program.

Angela Reid-Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the junior year.

North Versailles 15137
Brandon Sandusky-Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the sophomore year.

Northern Cambria 15714
Amanda Eckenrode-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation and overall service to the program in music.

Perryopolis 15473
Marygrace Kosport-Certificate of Merit in Social Work-presented to a student for outstanding academic achievement in social work and in all other studies at Seton Hill University.

Pittsburgh 15235
Tatyana Martin-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation and overall service to the program in music.

Reynoldsville 15851
Andrew Meholick-Political Science Award-presented to a second-year political science major for exceptional achievement during their first academic year at Seton Hill University.

Scenery Hill 15360
Stephanie Wytovich-Samuel J. Hazo Writing Award for Poetry in the Public Sphere-presented to a student who embodies the mission of Samuel J. Hazo, former poet laureate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and long time friend of Seton Hill University, to make poetry “an expected and readily accepted part of public discourse” through the publication, performance, or exhibition of their work, and who makes a significant effort on behalf of poetry in general.

Schellsburg 15559
Farrah Felten-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Sewickley 15143
Caitlin Hough-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Jeannette Lundell-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Smock 15480
Tyler Randolph-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation, and overall service to the program in music.

Shelocta 15774
Kelly Hancock-Patience Klopp Award-presented to a student for excellence in mathematics;
Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the sophomore year.

Springville 18844
Jasmine Goodman-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

St. Mary’s 15857
Chelsea Bloam-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Stoystown 15563
Stephanie Zolla-Music Award-presented to a student for excellence in coursework, performance, ensemble participation, and overall service to the program in music.

Sutersville 15083
S. Bryan Colvin-Freshman Collegiate Academic and Personal Success Student Support Services Award-presented to a student who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average during the 2009-2010 academic year.

Washington 15301
Jessica Rodacay-Theatre Award-presented to a student enrolled as a theatre major for both semesters of the preceding academic year and who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while participating in required production assignments.

Windber 15963
Maria Gallina-Freshman Communication Scholarship-presented to a student in recognition of distinguished academic achievement in the field of communication during her first year of study; Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the sophomore year.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Hilton Head Island 29928
Darah Jones-Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the senior year.

VIRGINIA

Leesburg 20175
Alyssa Sanow-Sullivan Award-presented for possessing the highest grade point average in the senior year.

VIRGIN ISLANDS

Christiansted 00821
Amara Lang-Sophomore Merit Award-presented to a student who has completed the sophomore year and has demonstrated a commitment to the discipline and profession of communication through study, activity, and contribution to the program.