Southern Vermont College (Bennington) 2002 Honors Convocation Ceremony Booklet (Awards, Scholarships Presented)

The 2002 SVC Honors Convocation recognized student achievement and advancement.

I can't remember if Friday, May 3, 2002 was a beautiful day or not, but I'm sure excitement was in the air at 1:30PM as President Barbara Sirvis summoned staff, faculty, and students for the 2002 Southern Vermont College Honors Convocation. 

President Barbara Sirvis delivered welcoming remarks while Tom Redden was Master of Ceremonies.

The 2002 Honors Convocation processional was led by President Barbara Sirvis and faculty members Robert Consalvo, Bobbi Gabrenya, Holly Evans Madison, and John B. Davis. President Sirvis delivered welcoming remarks, while Faculty Association Chair Thomas Redden served as Master of Ceremonies.

Academic awards were presented by faculty members to outstanding students who had maintained at least a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0. 

Major, Presented by

Accounting, Robert Consalvo

Business, Robert Consalvo

Business Administration, Anthony Nuvallie

Child Development, David Rosenthal

Creative Writing & Literature, Bobbi Gabrenya

Criminal Justice, John Damino

English, Tracey Besmark

English/Communications, Barbara Snyder

Environmental Studies, John Davis

Hospitality/Resort Management, Robert Consalvo

Liberal Arts, Greg Winterhalter

Nursing, Holly Madison

Pre-Law, Bobbi Gabrenya

Psychology, Bobbi Gabrenya

Social Work, David Rosenthal

ACTion Student of the Year, John Case

Tutor of the Year, Catherine Burns

First-year Achievement Award, Barbara P. Sirvis, Ed.D

Academic Excellence Award, Barbara P. Sirvis, Ed.D

PJ Van Houten presented Private Donor Scholarships.

SVC Private Donor Scholarships were funded by companies, organizations, and individuals. Private Donor Scholarships presented at the 2002 Honors Convocation were funded by or given in memory of:

Adelphia Communications Scholarship

Alumni Scholarship

Estelle B. Atwood Scholarship

Alger Beal Memorial Scholarship

William Epstein Scholarship

William A. Glasser Scholarship

Mary D. Mendel ('88) Scholarship

William & Phyllis Morse Scholarship

President's Scholarship

Southern Vermont College Trustees Scholarship

Robert Stout Scholarship

Daniel Tange Memorial Scholarship

Rob Smith ('98) Memorial Scholarship

Student Affairs Awards, Presented by

Residence Hall with the Highest Combined Grade-point Average, John Case

ECAC/Robbins Scholar-Athlete Award, Scott Kilgallon

Community Service Award, Nicole Otte Stetson

Student Affairs Award, Janet Groom

Special Recognition Awards, Presented by

The President's Award, Barbara P. Sirvis, Ed.D

Staff Member of the Year, Julie Radko

Faculty Member of the Year, Julie Radko

Mountain Award, Julie Radko

President Barbara Sirvis wrapped things up with closing remarks, and thus the 2002 Honors Convocation Ceremony was concluded.

Southern Vermont College Mansion, Bennington
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