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2014 Commencement Awards

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June 6, 2014

On May 30, 2014 the Class of 1W4 was sent into the world as “Williamson Men.” See below for a full list of awards handed out to individual members of the class of 1W4.

Commencement Awards
Carpentry Shop
Alice and Granville Bohmler 4W8 Award, best overall performance: Albert E. Pigford Jr. and Nicholas R. StewartFrank A. McKee Memorial Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Zach Matteo and Robert N. Treftz Jr.Beth Nelson Memorial Award, greatest contribution to underclassmen: John Van Nguyen

Lesterle F. Smith Memorial Award, greatest improvement: Stephen P. Miller

Horticulture
Marjorie and Clarence W. Schrenk 4W9 Outstanding Achievement Award, best overall performance: Matthew S. Gluck

Isaiah V. Williamson Horticultural Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Curtis E. Chambers

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Service Award, service to horticulture: Nicholas R. Ward

Longwood Gardens Award for Excellence in Horticulture, outstanding gardener: Daulton T. Weit

Machine Shop
Kenneth H. Groh Memorial Award, best overall performance: Keith P. McCarthy Jr.

John D. Beccaria Memorial Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Christopher J.P. Massey

SCOTT® Shop Towels Award, most improved student: Michael A. Fenstermacher

R. Bruce Bellerjeau 6W9 Memorial Award, greatest contribution to underclassmen: Jonathon M. Wood

Masonry Shop
Nuneviller 3W8-Fulmer Memorial Award, best overall performance: Nicholas Fredericks IV

Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association Award, for reflecting the values of Williamson: Nicholas Fredericks IV

John J. Sabia Memorial Award, greatest speed and skill in bricklaying: Brandon S. Gain

Paint Shop
Alumni Association Award, best overall performance: Daniel D. Dougherty

S.S.P.C. Award, excellence in structural coatings technology: Gerahgeo L. Amoroso

Charles V. Trofe 4W9 Memorial Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Eric J. Gardner

Michael S. Zimmerman 9W1 Memorial Award, academic excellence: Gerahgeo L. Amoroso

Power Plant
Rupp 1888-Zipse 1953 Award, excellence in the electrical field: Jacob DelCasale

Thomas Gustave Furman 7W9 Memorial Award, excellence in the mechanical field: Richard M. Sheller

Exelon Power/Thomas M. Callahan 7W9 Memorial Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Jaaron C. Marshall

Michael Savage 1W2 Memorial Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Patrick T. Abbot

Academic
John G. Boyd 2W8 Memorial Award, excellence in architectural drafting: Nicholas Fredericks IV

William H. Krell Memorial Award, excellence in mechanical drafting: Keith P. McCarthy Jr.

Robert Crawford Award, greatest improvement in trade and academic work: Stephen P. Miller and Daniel C. Raynor

Academic Honors Award, attaining a cumulative average of 3.5 or better: Sean E. Bucher, Curtis E. Chambers, Jacob DelCasale, Nicholas Fredericks IV, Matthew S. Gluck, Jaaron C. Marshall, Zach Matteo, Benjamin A. McCall, Keith P. McCarthy Jr.

Monroe L. Nute 2W3 Award, highest educational achievement: Keith P. McCarthy Jr.

General
Work-Service Award, service above the call of duty: Zach Matteo

Lynford J. Williams 0W7 Award, excellence in scholarship and athletics: Nicholas Fredericks IV

Johnson Perseverance Award, for demonstrating positive determination: Sean E. Bucher

Good Citizenship Award, no disciplinary points in three years: Sean E. Bucher, Matthew F. Culbertson, Jacob DelCasale, Nicholas Fredericks IV, Matthew S. Gluck, John Van Nguyen, Bradford T. Standen, Daulton T. Weit

Jeanette and James R. Clemens 3W4 Award, citizenship, leadership, and scholarship: Keith P. McCarthy Jr.

Miscellaneous Awards
William T. and Veronica Swinehart Award for Machine Shop: David Byers 1W5

Arthur S. Yeaw Memorial Award for Music: Joseph C. Portz 1W5

Arthur S. Yeaw Memorial Award for Writing: Joshua Coslar-McWilliams 1W6

The Joseph C. Lonabaugh Sr. Memorial Award: Gerard J. McFadden 1W4

Power Plant Technology – Best Mechanic, 1W5 Junior Class: Danell R. Roberson

Power Plant Technology – Best Trainer, 1W5 Junior Class: Richard B. Stengel

Power Plant Technology – Best Operator, 1W5 Junior Class: Kevin C. Robinson

Power Plant Technology – Best I&E Tech, 1W5 Junior Class: Michael K. Flaherty

Jazz Band –
Drums: Dan Raynor and Derrick Foreman for solid playing
Managers: Nicholas Ward for being most reliable, Matt Arkowitz for outstanding tech support, and Stephen Miller for consistency and positive attitude
Keyboard: Keith McCarthy, most dedicated musician

Yearbook –
Greatest Contribution: Richard M. Sheller 1W4
Outstanding Service: Connell J. Sykes 1W5

More pictures of Commencement can be found on the Williamson Facebook page.

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