Micaela Todd receives the Outstanding Senior Award in Art and Graphic Design at the annual College of the Pacific Awards Ceremony held in Raymond Great Hall on May 8, 2015
Meet the Outstanding Seniors of 2015
Outstanding seniors are recognized at the College of the Pacific Annual Awards CeremonyMay 20, 2015
Nearly 500 graduates of College of the Pacific walked across the stage on Saturday, May 9, at a diploma and hooding ceremony in the Alex G. Spanos Center. Hardly a seat remained as the arena filled to the rafters with friends and family members. Before the presentation of the graduates, Dean Rena Fraden reminded students that the experiences and relationships they made at Pacific would carry them throughout their lives.
"So, class of 2015, do not forget this old place, this Pacific, your old (and getting older) teachers, the friends you made, an old book you read, a scrap of wisdom that will help you withstand whatever slings and arrows you may next encounter," Fraden said. "Those scraps will continue to serve you as you graduate forth and so will we in every way we can. Our very best wishes - for your happiness and great good fortune in the years to come."
Take a look at some of the exceptional students from the class of 2015:
2015 Faith Davies All-University Leadership Awards
The annual Faith Davies All-University Leadership Awards recognize members of the Pacific community and student organizations who have made significant contributions to the University by exhibiting extraordinary leadership, mentoring and philanthropy. The following College of the Pacific students were honored at the awards ceremony held on Friday, May 8:
Elizabeth Griego Outstanding Student Leader Award
Nasser Bahzad '15, double major in Business Administration and Economics
Jesse Marks Co-Curricular Award
Nicole Cherry '15, Humanities
Dochterman Outstanding Junior Scholarship
Aroosa Ahmed '16, Psychology
2015 College of the Pacific Awards
The Outstanding Seniors are selected by the department Chair & faculty based on their GPA and overall performance.
M. Jack Mason Award:
Named after the late Jack Mason, a beloved colleague and member of the Sociology Department, the award is given annually to a graduating senior of superior GPA who best exemplifies "The Sociological Imagination" in sociological work at Pacific.
Elizabeth Landa, Sociology
Fred and Marguerite Early Undergraduate Research Award:
The Fred and Marguerite Early Undergraduate Research Award is given each year to recognize and support excellent undergraduate research.
Pacific Vo, Biology
Vincent DiMassa, Chemistry
Nhi Nguyen, Chemistry
Arlen J. Hansen Award:
The Hansen Prize is given in honor of Arlen J. Hansen, who taught English at Pacific from 1969 until shortly before his death in 1993. Professor Hansen fascinated, provoked, and shaped the minds of a generation of students.
Alea Freeman, English
Sarah Yung, runner-up
Harold S. Jacoby Citizen Leader Award:
The Harold Jacoby Citizen Leader Award, named after the first Dean of the College of the Pacific, is awarded to a student who has given responsible and exemplary public service to the community.
Chennette Carter, English and Ethnic Studies
Caroline Cox Award for Undergraduate Research
Named after Caroline Cox, the former interim dean of the College of the Pacific and beloved professor of history who passed away on July 11, 2014.
Dylan Svihus
Jan Good Essay Award
Jesse Herche - French
Louis Pantoja - Spanish
Julia Peng - Spanish
2015 Outstanding Seniors
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Biological Sciences
Anthony Chen
Biological Sciences
Felix Hong
Biological Sciences
Serin Lee
Bio-Chemistry
Vincent DiMassa
Communication
Nicholas Brummel
Geological and Environmental Sciences
Kathryn Teague
Environmental Studies
John Imfeld
Economics
Ashley Bergeleen
English
Simon Harris
Ethnic Studies
Adnan Hashtam
Film Studies
Randy Park
Gender Studies
Christine Salazar
Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences
Thomas Tai
History
Julian Lacombe
History-Social Sciences
Melanie Vieira
Mathematics
Sarah Bailey
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Mathematics-Applied
Jessica Dudoff
Modern Languages and Literature
Julian Lacombe
Modern Languages and Literature
Nereida Lemus
John Muir Center
Dylan Svihus
Philosophy
Travis Bissell
Physics
Chris Vincent
Physics-Engineering
Evan Bomgardner
Political Science
Courtney Hayes
Psychology
Morgan Hulsebosch
Religious and Classical Studies
Helena Eighmee Ferrill
School of International Studies
Claire Stevens
Sociology
Stephanie Braithwaite
Theatre Arts
Shelden Balatico
Art and Graphic Design-Graphic Design
Micaela Todd
Art and Graphic Design-Studio Art
Alexis Ortega
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On behalf of the College of the Pacific, we wish all our graduates the best of luck in their future endeavors as they pursue graduate school, jobs, internships, and other new adventures.
Congratulations to the class of 2015!
