Scholarships and awards presented to 16 students, who were lauded for notable academic achievement during the annual event

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