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The Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics awarded Person of the Year for 2021-2022
May 23, 2022

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Curry College honored the best and brightest during its 53rd Annual Awards Recognition Celebration. Over 60 awards were bestowed upon deserving recipients, highlighting the amazing feats achieved in academics, student life, the arts, and athletics.

Award-winners gathered with their respective presenters and mentors to receive the awards, all of which were compiled into a celebratory video that was played at the Family Reception during Commencement Weekend.

"Awards Day is one of my favorite events of the year where we recognize the accomplishments of our amazing students," said Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students Jen Golojuch-Borden. "Our students work tirelessly during their time at Curry and to see them honored for their achievements is truly wonderful! Kudos to all award recipients on their accomplishments!"

Watch: Curry College 53rd Annual Awards Recognition Ceremony

Photos: 2022 Awards Recognition Ceremony

PERSON (PEOPLE) OF THE YEAR

Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

ATHLETICS

Athlete of the Year (Male)
Kalle Sundell

Athlete of the Year (Female)
Lexi Pereira

Scholar Athlete of the Year (Male)
Michael Pellegrini

Scholar Athlete of the Year (Female)
Sabrina Santaniello

Colonel Pride Awards (Student)
Nicholas Corso

Colonel Pride Award (Staff Member)
Teresa Robinson

BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE (SCHOOL OF)

Leadership in Business
Michael Pellegrini
Vilhelm Peltonen

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Business
Taylor Shaughnessy

High Academic Achievement in Business
Jean Basile

High Academic Achievement in Business (CE)
Katrina Guidetti

High Academic Achievement in Accounting
Alexander Hollenbeck
Adrien Martinez
Lexi Pereira

Excellence in Information Technology
Andrew Guarino

Excellence in Software Development
Reham El-Dahrawy

CENTER FOR GLOBAL & CAREER SERVICES

Intern of the Year
Gladys Flores

COMMUNICATION

Communication Student of the Year
MacKenzie Schupp

Film Student of the Year
Luke Robitaille

Television Student of the Year
David Monteiro

Public Relations Award
Alexander Bouchard

Radio Station Manager Award
Brandon Carr

Curry Theatre Hall of Fame
Michael "Bean" Olson

Spirit of Curry Theatre Award
Jen Krentzman

Outstanding Actor
Michael Olson

Journalism Award
Jesse Cinquini

EDUCATION

Academic Excellence in Education
Rachel Baltas
Molly H. McCarthy 

Apple Award
Karrington Kivlin
Sabrina Santaniello

Kathryn M. Sardella Community Service Award
Fidelia Eleazu

Investing in Children Award
Haleigh Santos

Promising Educator Award
Jillian McRroy

ENGLISH & WRITING

English Studies Award
Megan Downer
Jillian Higgins

Creative Writing Award
Cristen Mahoney
George Schoenstein

LEVIN LIBRARY

Student Leadership Award
Sarah Doran

NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS

Academic Excellence Award, Biochemistry
Jillian Higgins

Academic Excellence Award, Biology
Samantha Borges

Leadership & Service Award
Jillian Higgins

Research Excellence Award
Chidera Igbobi

NURSING (SCHOOL OF)

Nursing Achievement - Traditional
Martin Beatty

Nursing Achievement - ACCEL (Milton)
Connor O'Brien

Nursing Achievement - ACCEL (Plymouth)
Rielley McPartlan

Ethel Trafton/Claire Maranda Award
Kaitlyn Alexis Tarr

PROGRAM FOR ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING (PAL)

Edward S. Gault PAL Progress
Caroline McDaniel

PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLNESS

Most Promising Health & Wellness Award
Caroline Walsh
Emily Plamondon

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION

Excellence in Philosophy & Religious Studies
MacKenzie Shupp

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology Award - Traditional
Kayla Connors
Katherine Weitbrecht

SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Criminal Justice
Katherine Weitbrecht

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Sociology
Aviva Hollander

Social Justice Award
Jahmarley Cameron

Outstanding Experiential Learner in Sociology/Criminal Justice
Catherine Fitzgerald

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Marguerite A. Major Distinguished Service Award
Yvonne Welsh

Gary Henley Student Service Award
Curry College Student Nurses Association (CCSNA)

Emerging Leader Award
Helena Stamatakis

Human Rights Award
Sierra Fiore

Outstanding Student Leader
Ellen Apotheker

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

Visual & Performing Arts Award
Jennifer Sheridan

Music Award
Fidelia Eleazu

Dance Award
Rosedina Blanc