Goldey-Beacom College

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.