April 27, 2020
21 students lauded for notable academic achievement during April 23 event
Centenary University recognized 21 students for outstanding academic achievement at a virtual Academic Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, April 23. In keeping with Centenary tradition, the annual event was held in the George H. Whitney Chapel, but was livestreamed this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Centenary University students honored include:
NEW JERSEY
Bergen County
Teaneck—Nakiya Black ’21, The Jane Barbara Thomas Scholarship in Fashion
Camden County
Berlin—Danielle Ferriola ’20, Outstanding Achievement in Equine Studies—Senior
Hunterdon County
Delaware—Krista Cooper ’20, Outstanding Achievement in Sociology
Glen Gardner—Gianna Morano ’22, The Raymond Sloan Scholarship in the Arts
Califon—James Vespoli ’20, Outstanding Achievement in English—Third/Fourth Year Award
Monmouth County
Matawan—Victoria Manzi ’21, Outstanding Achievement in Writing Award
Morris County
Roxbury—Victoria Cattano, ’20, Outstanding Achievement in Science—Fourth Year Award
Netcong—Kora Milligan ’22, The Jane Barbara Thomas Scholarship in Fashion
Passaic County
Paterson—Christian Mejia ’20, Outstanding Achievement in Social Work
Sussex County
Hopatcong—Amanda Baker ’21, Criminal Justice Student Achievement Award and Outstanding Achievement in Political and Governmental Affairs Award; Jordan Kracht ’23, Outstanding Achievement in History—Third/Fourth Year Award
Wantage—Keeley McGregor ’20, Outstanding Achievement in Psychology
Warren County
Hackettstown—Adrianna Alongi ’23, Outstanding Achievement in English—First/Second Year Award; Sara Schaarschmidt ’21, Social Media Marking Innovator Award
Great Meadows—Kyle Hrebenak ’22, Outstanding Achivement in History—First/Second Year Award; Pier Semanchik ’21, Outstanding Achievement in Science—Second/Third Year Award
Phillipsburg—Anna Summitt ’22, Outstanding Achievement in Theatre Award
MASSACHUSETTS
Dalton—Meghan Frederick ’20, Outstanding Achievement in Business Award
NEW YORK
Delhi—Megan Marino ’20, Criminal Justice Student Achievement Award and Outstanding Achievement in Political and Governmental Affairs Award
PENNSYLVANIA
Tamiment—Brianna Soule ’23, Richard A. Dennis Scholarship
VERMONT
Guilford—Payton Lawrence ’22, Outstanding achievement in Equine Studies—Sophomore/Junior
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. The Centenary University School of Professional Studies offers degree programs at two locations, Parsippany and Edison, as well as online and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.