Goldey-Beacom College

Goldey-Beacom College is proud to honor exceptional undergraduate students who exemplify academic excellence with the distinguished Dean's List Award. This recognition is awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their studies by achieving a semester GPA of 3.6 to 3.849 while maintaining a full course load.

Goldey-Beacom College is proud to honor exceptional undergraduate students who exemplify academic excellence with the prestigious President's List Award. This distinguished recognition is awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their studies by achieving a semester GPA of 3.85 or higher while maintaining a full course load.

Goldey-Beacom College is proud to honor exceptional undergraduate students with the distinguished Part-Time Academic Distinction Award. This recognition is awarded to part-time students who demonstrate outstanding dedication to their education by achieving a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher while completing a course load of 6 to 11 credits.

Matthew Hall (Lewes, DE) was named the recipient of the Carl B. and Josephine M. Baldt Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Hall by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch.

Edmond Jones (Paterson, NJ) was named the recipient of the DuPont Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Jones by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch.

Nicole Makin (Edgewater Park, NJ) was named the recipient of the Alumni Assocation Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Makin by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch.

Eleazar Owens (Elkton, MD) was named the recipient of the Joyce E. Jones Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Owens by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. The Jones Scholarship honors Joyce E. Jones and her remarkable service to Goldey-Beacom College, as an assistant professor, department chair, vice president, and founder of the MBA program. Owens was nominated for the award by demonstrating strong potential for excelling in a business career.

Lillian Crone (Felton, DE) was named the recipient of the Fulmer Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Crone by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. Crone was nominated for the scholarship by demonstrating outstanding leadership in a college-related endeavor.

Donovan Benjamin (Bear, DE) was named the recipient of the J.P. Morgan Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Short by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. Benjamin was nominated for the award by demonstrating scholastic achievement and engagement in the College community.

Adam Ruggieri (Townsend, DE) and Julia Dalia Sanchez (Wilmington, DE) were named the recipients of the Khalil-Midan Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarships were presented to Ruggieri and Sanchez by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. The awards celebrates the distinguised career of Dr. Hatem Khalil, who contributed generously of his time as a consultant and advisor in the early years of the College's computer science department. Ruggieri and Sanchez were nominated for the award for demonstrating excellence in the area of information technology.

Amir Robinson (Wilmington, DE) was named the recipient of the Jonathan R. Thompson Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Hain by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch.

Alfred Mapp (Middletown, DE) was named the recipient of the Kutz Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Mapp by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch.

Avery Morris (Bear, DE) was named the recipient of the James Julian Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Short by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. The Julian Scholarship was created by professional colleagues of the late James Julian, who founded the Delaware Contractors Association and served as a member of the board of the Delaware River and Bay Authority for more than 25 years. Morris was nominated for the award by demonstrating vitality, drive, and commitment that characterized the remarkable career of James Julian.

Goldey-Beacom College congratulates more than 150 students who received their academic degrees on April 29, 2022.

Edmond Jones (Paterson, NJ), was awarded a Leadership Scholarship through the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship initiative for the 2022-23 academic year. Jones was presented with the award by demonstrating care and service in the previous year in his community, leadership, work ethic, and teamwork all while enrolling as a full-time student-athlete and being named to the Goldey-Beacom College President's and Dean's List in multiple semesters.

Kelli Hain (Womelsdorf, PA) was named the recipient of the Marjorie F. Olazagasti Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Hain by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro; Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch; and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mark Olazagasti. The award honors a lifetime commitment to others shown by Marjorie F. Olazagasti. Hain was nominated for the award by demonstrating selflessness and personal sacrifice, while balancing the demans of work and life, and a commitment to family.

Collin Mangan (Middletown, DE) was named the recipient of the Milton Olazagasti Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Mangan by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro; Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch; and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mark Olazagasti. The scholarship commemorates the remarkable career of Milton R. Olazagasti, who played a significant role in building the GBC men's soccer program during his years of service as head coach. Mangan was nominated for the award by showing the same commitment to campus life, sportsmanship, and respectful conduct that characterized the life of coach Olazagasti.

Haleema Bland (Wilmington, DE) was named the recipient of the Mohammad Ilyas Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Bland by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. The award commemorates the remarkable career of Dr. Mohammad Ilyas, the 12th president of Goldey-Beacom College.

Janette Santiago-Rico (New Castle, DE) was named the recipient of the W.E. Douglas Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Draper by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. The award was established as a memorial to the late William E. Douglas, a former president of Goldey-Beacom College.

Patrick Short (Georgetown, DE) was named the recipient of the Quill Memorial Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Short by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. The award celebrates the remarkable career of Leonard W. Quill who was a retired president of Wilmington Trust, long-time friend of Goldey-Beacom, and trustee of the College from 1993 to 2007.

Patrick McCloskey (Wilmington, DE) was named the recipient of the Levin Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to McCloskey by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. The Levin Scholarship fund was established by the friends and family of Diane S. Levin, a long time trustee of Goldey-Beacom and champion of education. Mrs. Levin was a co-founder of Happy Harry's and the Delaware Kidney Fund, and tirelessly served as a volunteer to improve the lives of all Delawareans. McCloskey was nominated for the award for demonstrating personal strength and entrepreneurial spirit, as well as a commitment to career excellence exemplified by Mrs. Levin.

Taylor Verchick (Newark, DE) was named the recipient of the Anne Quillen Teipelke Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Verchick by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. Anne Quillen Teipelke ('56) was the third women in Delaware to be awarded the CPA, was a former President of the Delaware State CPA Association, and was a board member on many non-profits. Verchick was nominated for the award for demonstrating the same discipline and integrity which characterized the remarkable career of Teipelke.

Austin Walls (Newark, DE) was named the recipient of the James E. Yiaski CPA Memorial Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Walls by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. Established in 2018, the scholarship was created to honor GBC Alumnus James E. Yiaski, who was known for his loyalty, kindness and strong sense of giving back to the community. Walls was nominated for the award as a result of exemplifying these characteristics.

Autumn Spendlove (Las Vegas, NV) was named the 2022 DeGrange Award winner at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The award was presented to Spendlove by Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics, Dr. Charles Hammond and Director of Residence and Student Life, Jocelyn Moses. The DeGrange Award is named after Jane DeGrange who was a former instructor, Dean of Students, and immensely popular Vice President for Student Affairs. Spendlove was nominated for the award in recognition of good academic standing, exceptional college dedication, spirit, involvement in extracurricular programs, self-motivation, ambition, and innovation.

Lindsay Draper (Newark, DE) was named the recipient of the Ann Kneavel Alpha Chi Scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The scholarship was presented to Draper by Executive Vice President, Kristine Santomauro and Senior Advisor, Amanda Birch. The award celebrates the illustrious 29-year career of Professor Ann Kneavel, who helped establish Goldey-Beacom's Alpha Chi Beta Chapter in 1984, which is a national honor's society.

Anthony Dina (Bear, DE) was named the 2022 Fulmer Leadership Award winner at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The award was presented to Dina by Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics, Dr. Charles Hammond and Director of Residence and Student Life, Jocelyn Moses. The Fulmer Leadership Award is named for the late Clarence Fulmer, who was a life-long teacher and former president of Goldey-Beacom College, as well as a lifetime trustee. Dina was nominated for the Fulmer Leadership Award as a result of his outsanding leadership and accomplishment in college-related endeavors.

Natalia Richards (Jim Thorpe, PA) was named the 2022 Kiwanis A. Raymond Jackson Award winner at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The award was presented to Richards by Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics, Dr. Charles Hammond and Director of Residence and Student Life, Jocelyn Moses. The Kiwanis A. Raymond Jackson Award is named after the late A. Raymond Jackson, a former executive vice president who served both Goldey and Beacom Colleges for more than 50 years. Jackson was a memeber of the Kiwanis club for many years, and Richards was presented the award as a result of her strong commitment to community service and equally strong commitment to her academic program.

Sarah Round (Northampton, UK) was named the 2022 Lewis Award winner at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The award was presented to Round by Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics, Dr. Charles Hammond and Director of Residence and Student Life, Jocelyn Moses. The Lewis Award is named after the late William Cleaver Lewis, who was a community activist, former trustee of the College, longtime member of the Wilmington school board, and recipient of the Josiah Marvel Cup. Round was nominated for the award as a result of her oustanding performance in one or more services for the betterment of the Goldey-Beacom College community.

Chari Konomi (Helsingborg, Sweden) was named the 2022 Miller Award winner at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The award was presented to Konomi by Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics, Dr. Charles Hammond and Director of Residence and Student Life, Jocelyn Moses. The Miller Award is named for former Goldey-Beacom College President Jay W. Miller, and was awarded to Konomi in recognition of personal growth, scholarship, maturity, service to the College, evidence of good citizenship, humility, and initiative.

Maria Alejandra Bruno Taguaruco (Maracay, Venezuela) was named the 2022 Larson Award winner at Goldey-Beacom College's 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The award was presented to Bruno by Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics, Dr. Charles Hammond and Director of Residence and Student Life, Jocelyn Moses. Bruno was nominated for the Larson Award, presented by Sister Cities International, for promoting peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation to one individual, one community at a time.