Congratulations 2016 College of the Arts’ Award Recipients and Graduating Students
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The College of the Arts congratulates its 2016 Scholarship and Award-certificate recipients (listed below) and all graduating students from the Class of 2016. Recognitions are being given to underclassmen, as well as soon-to-be-graduating students, at department/school award ceremonies and at the college’s 26th Convocation ceremony taking place on Tuesday, May 24, at 7:00 p.m. at Sprague Field.
Music Education alumna Melba Moore ‘70 will receive the Montclair State University Distinguished Alumni Award and undergraduate Dance student Emma Pressman will receive the Dean’s Scholar/Artist award. Art Education student Reem Ibrahem will deliver the senior address.
Department of Art and Design Recipients:
Ann Chapman Scholarship
Maviel Gonzalez
Art and Social Practices
James Yee
Cento Amici (Art and Design)
Tiffany Case
Paige Fusco
Kaitlyn Texel
Evan Tortorelli
Don & Judy Miller Award
Chloe Anne Cruz
Julian Alfonso Sanchez
Excellence in Animation/Illustration
Christine Almeda
Da Young Cho
Sebastian Gomez
Keven Mallqui
Yumi Nakayama
Excellence in Art Education
Danielle Davis
Luisa Henao
Excellence in Art History
Gorkem Eroglu
Cynthia Huasipoma
William Weber
Excellence in Ceramics
Stephany Sueldo
Excellence in Fashion Studies
Eric N. Torres
Excellence in Graphic Design
Pablo Chavarria
Ariana Dela Vega
Ramzi Husein
Nicole Park
Excellence in Industrial Design
Senior: Anthony Lopez, Edwin Teca
Junior: Miguel Pena
Sophomore: Adam Pelley
Freshman: Sador Garrett Boldog
Excellence in Metal and Jewelry
Katherine McCole
Excellence in Painting and Drawing
Anthony Coplan
Christopher Gullander
Excellence in Print and Paper Arts
Derek Wright
Suzanne Tuchman
Excellence in Photography
Brianne J. Dougherty
Excellence in Sculpture
Leonor Marion Landais
Fashion Studies Katherine Hall Award
Genavieve Pimenow
Outstanding Graduating BFA in Studio
Christopher Gullander
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School of Communication and Media Recipients:
Achievement in Production Award
Amanda Accardo
KellyMarie Braun
Jose Cortez
Dante Giannetta
Francesca LaBianco
Sarah Modo
Samantha Romano
Tyler Rosenberg
Jarrett Strenner
Benjamin Vazquez-Juarbe
American Broadcasting Company Award
Daniel Collins
Ryan Long
Brandon Simanski
Angelo and Margaret J. DiFlaura Award
Emma Cimo
Bill Puskas Most Promising New Student Award
Jinal Kapadia
Cento Amici Award (Communication and Media)
Kristie Keleshian
Samantha Williams
Christopher Stasheff/Al Prieto Scholarship Award
John Reilly
Communication Studies (2671) Award
Cynthia Huasipoma
Alison McCabe
Communication Studies – Excellence in Communication & Media
Theresa Bright
Excellence in Cinematography
Alejandra Cedeno
Rob Woods
Excellence in Editing
Rebecca Gruber
Excellence in Filmmaking
Greg Buracker
Kim Hill
Swelee Joseph
Jacob Shapiro
Excellence in Health Communication
Annastassia Pritchett
Excellence in Organizational Communication Award
James Jeffers
Excellence in Public Relations Award
Ana Vargas
Excellence in Screenwriting
Stephen Bodossian
Rocio Mendieta
Tiara Montgomery
Faculty Award
Craig Gorbunoff
Michael Oroko
George Hiltzik Scholarship for Media Students
Jessica Bacher
Kyle Bogdan
Avery Federico
Paige Godlewski
Jennifer Leon
Keyra Krauss
Theresa Reynolds
Chris Sabo
Amelia Spitler
Harold Friedlander Memorial Award
Daniel Falkenheim
Jack Anderson Journalism Scholarship
Stephanie Pitera
John D. Sharkey
Jayna Gugliucci
Jose Rohaidy Award
Josue Dajes
Journalism Achievement Award
Fabricio Costa-Filho
Elena Medina
Christopher Thompson
Journalism Award
Daniel Falkenheim
Lambda Pi Eta Scholarship
Morgan Taylor
Most Valuable Player to the Film Program
Michael Turner
MSU BFA Filmmaking Award 2016 Cinematography Award
Alejandra Cedeno
Robert Woods
Nominated for Dean’s Scholarship
Amelia Spitler
Outstanding Scholarly Achievement
Shannon Boyle
Brooke O’Donnell
Radio Achievement Award
Ivan Arevalo
Radio Club of America Scholarship Award
Daniel Falkenheim
Nicholas Franciosa
Amanda Kaminsky
Dayonara Link
Paula Tan
Stanley Wiercinski
Richard Drukker Award
Deanna Rosa
Stephanie Wood Public Service Award
Jantzen Rogalski
Wayne Bond Communication Achievement Award (Graduate)
Christine Sandella
Wayne Bond Communication Studies Achievement Award (Undergraduate)
Meghan Carney
Julia Siegel
TV Digital Media (2514) Award
John Reilly
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John J. Cali School of Music Recipients:
Academic Excellence Award
Monika Szumski
Cento Amici Award (Music)
Evan Fleming
Rebecca Orlando
Dana Rizzo
David Ott Scholarship for Outstanding Music Therapist Intern
Chyi June Khoo
David Ott Scholarship for Outstanding Music Therapy Student (Graduate)
Erica Gibbons
David Ott Scholarship for Outstanding Music Therapy Student (Undergraduate)
Lawrence Budden
Excellence in Band Award
Alyson Berkowitz
Hayley Orlando
Robert Parson
Excellence in Choir Award
Nicole Jodoin
Andria Kwasnicki
Christine Rauschenbach
Excellence in Jazz Award
Ian Howells
Excellence in Orchestra Award
Anita Balazs
Nick Mossa
Lucille Oliva Award
Karlee SanGiovanni
Music Department Service Award
Katie Rakus
Music Teachers National Association Award
Dana Rizzo
Oscar Ravina Award
Paul Vanderwal
Outstanding Graduate Composer Award
Kevin Cummines
Outstanding Graduate Performance Award
Sujin Kang
Jung Yong Kim
Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher Award in Music Education
Larisa Skinner
Outstanding Student Teacher Award
Mavrothi Kontanis
Andria Kwasnicki
Outstanding Undergraduate Composer Award
Camila Agosto
Jeffery Triggs
Outstanding Undergraduate Performance Award
Joseph Varela
Presser Scholarship
Dana Rizzo
Thomas and Michelle Wilt Scholarship
Camila Agosto
Thomas J. Randazzo Award
Emily Gaul
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Department of Theatre and Dance Recipients:
College of the Arts Advisory Board Scholarship Award
Daniel Padierna
Cento Amici Award (Theatre & Dance)
Juliana Chimenti
Jacqueline Kosoff
Brian Sedita
Yvonne Setlock
Choreographic Excellence Award
Jennifer Campbell
Stephen Galberth
Danceaturgy Award
Audra Hofacker
Ashley Wiedow
Department of Theatre & Dance Service Award
Christian Dilks
Audra Hofacker
Nicole Mageros
Andrea Miller
Emma Pressman
Doris Bianchi Senior Award
Eric Craft
Michael Sickles
Jeanne Wade Heningburg Award
Kidjie Boyer
Marsha Guirlande Pierre
Joseph F. Bella Production/Design Award
April Gormley
Connor Wilson
Linda Roberts Outstanding Senior Dance Award
Chelsea McCloskey
Emma Pressman
Marc Mattaliano Theatre Award
Andrew Russel
Angelica Santiago
Mary Ann Peins Dance Scholarship
Tiara Knox
Melody Marti
MSU Dance Education Award
Jayne Gendreau
Megan Namnama
MSU Dance Spirit Award
Alexa Lucchese
Tricia Urgo
Outstanding Performer Award
Breeanah Breeden
Victoria Franzetti
Senior BFA Acting Award
Kacie Craven
Dino Curia
Wycoff Award
William Ervin