April 21, 2023
Scholarships and awards were presented to 16 students, who were lauded for notable academic achievement during the annual event
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, April 21, 2023—Centenary University recognized 16 students for outstanding achievement at the annual Academic Awards Ceremony held on April 19. Award recipients are enrolled in a range of academic programs at the University, from business and education to criminal justice, fashion, communication, the arts, and more.
“The students honored at this event represent the very best of Centenary University,” said David Dauwalder, interim vice president of academic affairs. “They have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to their studies, distinguishing themselves academically and setting a strong foundation for post-graduation success in graduate school and in the workforce.”
Students recognized at the awards ceremony include:
Bergen County
Garfield—Arianna Morillo, Richard A. Dennis Scholarship
Burlington County
Maple Shade—Kayla Kirk, Jane Barbara Thomas Scholarship in Fashion Merchandising
Hunterdon County
Califon—Mark Squindo, Raymond Sloan Scholarship in the Arts
Hampton—Natalya Tasso, Jane Barbara Thomas Scholarship in Fashion Merchandising
Morris County
Mendham—Emma Norton, The Harry Strickhausen Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Succasunna—Gregory Somjen, The Red Knot Award
Passaic County
Bloomingdale—Hayley Presti, The Harry Strickhausen Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Sussex County
Andover—Madison Rhine, Raymond Sloan Scholarship in the Arts
Warren County
Alpha—Natalie Kelson, Doris L. Moore Award
Port Murray—Nicolai Osadtsia, Bertha Florey Sloan Scholarship in Business
Hackettstown—Matthew Dattolo, James Gregory Smith Memorial Scholarship; Lena Lutcza, Susan Bao Enactus Scholarship; Kane Montan, Elaine Stewart Tyrrell Memorial Scholarship; Chloe Neubauer, Elizabeth Dickinson Dunlap Scholarship
Washington—Sofia Senesie, The Harry Strickhausen Endowed Memorial Scholarship; Danielle Yawger, The Cathleen Benedict Memorial Scholarship
Header Photo: From left, Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D. shakes hands with Red Knot Award recipient Greg Somjen.
ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix provides an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. The University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township.