Guilford College recognized the achievements of students, faculty and staff Wednesday during its annual Spring Awards ceremony in the Carnegie Room.

The ceremony traditionally highlights excellence across campus, with academic department awards, scholarships and special recognition for educators and staff members whose work has made a lasting impact on students and the broader College community.

This year’s recipients of the prestigious Bruce B. Stewart ’61 Awards for Teaching & Community service were:

• Jill Peterfeso, Eli Franklin Craven and Minnie Phipps Craven Professor of Religious Studies, received the Tenured/Teaching Excellence Award for her outstanding teaching, dedication to student learning and sustained contributions in the classroom.
• Chad Phillips, Visiting Assistant Professor for Theatre Studies, received the Non-Tenured/Teaching Excellence Award for excellence in teaching and his impact on students through innovative and engaging instruction.
• Taleshia Bowen ’05, Director of Counseling, received the Staff/Community Service Award for exemplary service to Guilford and meaningful contributions to the campus community.

President Jean Bordewich presented the Stewart Awards to “celebrate the people whose daily work defines the Guilford experience.”

“Great teaching changes lives, and dedicated service strengthens the community around it,” she told a room filled with students, faculty and staff. “This year’s honorees represent the very best of Guilford.”

In addition to the teaching and service awards, Guilford recognized student achievement through several scholarships and honors.

The Charles A. Dana Scholarship, recognizing academic excellence, leadership and service was awarded to:

Miguel Alexander Nunez Palomares

Maximiliano Gasca Arroyo

Madeline (Maggie) Christensen

Julienne Nkanka,

The Edward Flud Burrows Scholarship, recognizing an upperclass student who demonstrates community service in the areas of peace studies, racial justice or gay and lesbian issues, was presented to Zaria Porter.

Department awards were also presented:

Dean’s Award for First-year Writing: Wesley Teoh

Dean’s Award for Scholarly/Critical Writing: Brady Odell

The Sue Keith Prize in Fiction: Ryan Shoenthal

The Jeff Jeske Prize in Journalism or Creative Nonfiction: Pranavi Josyula

James S. Laing Art Scholarship: Emma Butts

Art

James C. McMillian Award: Hannah Ajayi

Merry Moor Winnett Scholarship: Ari Horner and Shacara Morehead

Biology

Charles B. & Nancy Pringle Jones Scholarship: Brandon Esquivel-Saucedo

Eva Campbell Scholarship: Oliver Metwally and Arlene Gonzales

GlaxoSmithKline Women in Science Scholarship: Liliana Arias and Hayden Moody

Outstanding Senior in Biology: Dillon Northen and Anna Giannopoulou

Outstanding Senior in Forensic Biology: Isabella Harris and Morgan Singletary

Chemistry

Ted Benfey Chemistry Award: Elizabeth Martinez

Computer Technology & Information Systems

Outstanding Senior in Computer Technology & Information Systems: Jana Bassalat and Lucas Wheeler

Cyber & Network Security

Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Cyber & Network Security: Mohammad Agha Mohammadi and Aprilia Grimaldo Welsh

Education Studies

Outstanding Achievement by a Senior in Education Studies: Alba Argueta Garcia

English

The Anderson Creative Writing Scholarships: Harper Reese, Alys Parker, Ainsley Kalb, and Juliana Hubbard

English & Creative Writing

Dorothy Lloyd Gilbert Award: Nora Cornelison and Charlie Miller

The Anderson Creative Writing Scholarships: Ada Boroughs, Luca Hoffman, and Sidda Abell

Rachel Lindner Leahy ’14 Award: Vivian Cavataio

The Betty Place Prize in Poetry: Luca Hoffman

German

Outstanding Advanced German Award: Joseph Lambert and Christopher Anderson

Outstanding Student of Intermediate German Award: Richard Acquaye

History

Algie I. Newlin Scholarship for Rising Senior: Robin Tucker

Algie I. & Eva M. Newlin Senior History Prize: William Beardsley

Algie I. Newlin First-Year Book Award: Kale Cushing

Thomas Thompson Memorial Scholarship: Cameron Valdes

Honors

Hege Library Research Award: Mohammad Agha Mohammadi

Justice & Policy Studies

Academic Honors for Community & Justice Studies: August Hutchins

Outstanding Student in Criminal Justice (Graduate): Shiloh Gray

Outstanding Student in Criminal Justice (Undergraduate): Steven Carrerra and Stephanie Olvera Flores

Mathematics

J. R. and Margaret Boyd Scholarship in Mathematics: Miguel (Alex) Nunez Palomares

Robert Clark Math Scholarship: Maggie Christensen

Peace & Conflict Studies

Vernie Davis Peace and Justice Award: Ayuzah Shah, Martin Eller Fitze, Inaya Ejaz, Zain Khan, Meghan Heaney, and Claire Warner

American Friends Service Committee Scholarship: Rafael Salazar Garcia, Andres Mercedes, Kadance Maybin, and Ranes Denman

Hazel Steinfeldt Scholarship: Rafael Salazar Garcia, Andres Mercedes, Kadance Maybin, and Ranes Denman

Psychology

Kathy Adams Research Methods Award: Wyatt Hawks

Outstanding Student in Psychology: Milani Green

Religious Studies

Judith Weller Harvey Award in Campus Ministry: Camille Wilson

Algie I. and Eva M. Newlin Social Concerns Award: Maximiliano Gasca Arroyo

Sociology & Anthropology

Award for Academic Excellence and Community Service: August Hutchins and Stephanie Olvera Flores

Spanish

Outstanding Student of Spanish (Elementary): Leo Cardelli

Outstanding Student of Spanish (Intermediate): Dhruv Revankar

Outstanding Student of Spanish (Advanced): Natalie Moore
Sport Studies

Outstanding Exercise and Sport Science Major (Sports Medicine): Grayson Hale and Charlise Phillips

Outstanding Exercise and Sport Science Major (Health and Fitness): Julianna Walter

Outstanding Sport Management Major: Darius Safavi-Abbassi

Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies

Academic Excellence Award in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies: Z Tate

Carol Stoneburner Activism Award: Alex Daniel