FSU awards honors medallions to more than 300 Spring 2023 graduates

| Wed, 05/24/23

Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 331 high-achieving graduates during a ceremony May 1 at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.

The FSU Honors Program supports the efforts and talents of the university’s most intellectually curious students with the potential, dedication and drive to create change.

The ceremony included remarks by Paulette Curtis, associate dean of Undergraduate Studies and director of the FSU Honors Program, Joe O’Shea, associate provost and dean of Undergraduate Studies, Angilmarie Rivera Sanchez, Outstanding Senior Scholar, and Julie Decker, president and CEO of the FSU Alumni Association.

Michael Franklin, assistant director of Honors in the Major, also presented the Honors Thesis Mentor Award to Emily Lemmon, associate professor of Biological Science.

The breakdown of the honors awardees is as follows:

243 graduates, University Honors Program
Earned at least 18 honors points in fulfillment of the FSU Honors Program requirements.

53 graduates, Honors in the Major Program
Completed an honors thesis in fulfillment of the requirement for the distinction “with honors” in their major department.

12 graduates, Dual Honors
Completed both the University Honors Program and the Honors in the Major Program.

23 graduates, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Completed both the University Honors Program and the Honors in the Major Program, with a 3.9 cumulative GPA or higher.

The honors medallion recipients, along with their hometowns, award designations, and academic majors, are listed by state and city below.


Alaska

Anchorage

Kelly Chase, Dance, University Honors


Alabama

Huntsville

Kyra Britton, Meteorology, Honors in the Major


Arkansas

Bentonville

Kennedy Ray, International Affairs, University Honors

Cave Springs

Grace Marsiglio, Political Science, University Honors


Arizona

Anthem

Ollie LeClerc, Criminology, Outstanding Senior Scholar


California

San Diego

Kalijah Rahming, Sociology & Humanities, University Honors
Abigail Whitehurst, Woodwind Performance – Bassoon, University Honors


Connecticut

Fairfield

Kevin Miller, Economics, Outstanding Senior Scholar


Delaware

Middletown

Savitha Thiruchittampalam, International Affairs & Political Science, University Honors


Florida

Atlantis

Sofia Higgins, Criminology & Psychology, University Honors

Ave Maria

Kenneth Northerner, Psychology & Philosophy, Honors in the Major

Belleview

Kaya Youngquist, Marketing & Digital Media Productions, University Honors

Boca Raton

Kiley Corcoran, Criminology & Psychology, Honors in the Major
Grace DiMario, Communication Science and Disorders, Dual Honors
Karolina Lehel, Management Information Systems & Psychology, University Honors
Mallory Malman, History & English – Editing, Writing, Media, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Payton Sikes, Finance & Real Estate, University Honors
Elliot Weber, English – Editing, Writing, Media, Dual Honors

Boynton Beach

Roberto Machorro Swain, Chemical Engineering, University Honors

Bradenton

Sofia Gonzalez, Management Information Systems & Marketing, University Honors

Brooksville

Kevin Liguori, Physics, Honors in the Major

Cape Coral

Keylah Rivera, Behavioral Neuroscience, Honors in the Major

Celebration

Kayla Williams, Criminology & Psychology, University Honors

Clearwater

Emily Coston, Editing, Writing, and Media & French, University Honors
Alvin Zenelaj, Physics, Honors in the Major

Clermont

Emma Gaskins, Political Science & International Affairs, University Honors

Cooper City

Vanessa Grimaldo, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Sara Weiss, Psychology, University Honors

Coral Springs

Ashley Guerrero, Criminology & Middle Eastern Studies, Honors in the Major
Payton Spran, Biological Science, Dual Honors

Crawfordville

Faith Joiner, Biological Science, University Honors

Crystal River

Madison Messer, Exercise Physiology, University Honors

Davie

Risa Farugia, Family Child Sciences & Psychology, University Honors
Victor Faynberg, Biological Science, University Honors

Delray Beach

Meescha Cooper, Exercise Physiology, University Honors

Deltona

Karl Kinner, Biochemistry, University Honors

Eustis

Kaitlynn Balmer, Religion & Middle Eastern Studies, University Honors
Isabella Helms, Actuarial Science, University Honors

Fleming Island

Lee Beaudrot, English – Creative Writing, Dual Honors
Ansley Bilyeu, International Affairs, University Honors
Chandler Nielsen, Psychology, University Honors
Katherine Shannon, Political Science & English – Editing, Writing, and Media, University Honors

Fort Lauderdale

Sophia Gomez, Biological Science, Honors in the Major
Lara Kenny, English – Editing, Writing, and Media & International Affairs, Honors in the Major
Bailey Maholm, Clinical Professions, University Honors
Daniela Martinez, Psychology, University Honors
Nina Mihajlov, Chemical Engineering, Honors in the Major
Alex Pappas, Psychology & Human Development and Family Sciences, University Honors
Melissa Pearson, International Affairs & Geography, University Honors
Cooper Reilly, Finance & Business Management, University Honors

Fort Pierce

Dylan Hendrickson, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Honors in the Major

Fort Walton Beach

Zachary Louah, Biological Science, Dual Honors

Gainesville

Melissa Cama, Biological Science, University Honors
Emma Kyes, Athletic Training, University Honors

Greenacres

Chloe Ilcus, Social Work & Sociology, University Honors

Groveland

Connor Johnston, Applied Mathematics & Philosophy, Honors in the Major

Gulf Breeze

Tabitha Labrato, English – Editing, Writing, and Media, University Honors

Haines City

Zharia Allums, Nursing, University Honors

Hernando Beach

Madison Baldwin, Accounting, University Honors

High Springs

Ethan Jayne, Management, University Honors

Indian Rocks Beach

Megan Bradley, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University Honors

Jacksonville

Elijah Bishop, Political Science, University Honors
Gabrielle Camp, History & Classical Civilizations, Honors in the Major
Catherine Cooper, Communications of Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major
Rebecca Duffy, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Hannah Fliess, Human Development and Family Science, University Honors
Valentine Johnson, English – Creative Writing, Honors in the Major
Rachel Lechwar, English – Creative Writing, University Honors
Nancy Loka, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors
Carolina Macchi, Elementary Education, University Honors
Raquel Pauly, Meteorology, Honors in the Major
Mia Seabrooks, Nursing, University Honors
Noah Silverstein, History, University Honors

Jupiter

Gabriella Sodomin, Biological Science, University Honors

Lake City

Linash Thomas, Biological Science, University Honors

Lake Worth

Mae Baltz, Economics, University Honors
Aziah McKinney, Political Science, Honors in the Major
Caitilin Volante, Behavioral Neuroscience, Honors in the Major
Daniel Zuniga, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Lakeland

Hollis Rosenkranz, Motion Picture Production, Honors in the Major
Jillian Schiller, Psychology, University Honors

Largo

Cameron Kay, Dance, University Honors

Lighthouse Point

Sean Connors, Economics & Actuarial Science, University Honors

Lithia

Mallory McLean, Biomathematics & Environmental Sciences, University Honors
Stephanie Solters, Political Science, University Honors

Longwood

Isabella Blecha, Accounting, University Honors

Lutz

David Ackart, Behavioral Neuroscience, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Marathon

Briana Walters, Finance, University Honors

Margate

Lizmarie Cortez, Sociology, University Honors

Marianna

Richard Brunner, Physics, Honors in the Major

Melbourne

Caitlin Diamond, Clinical Professions, University Honors
Zoe Moore, Criminology & Statistics, University Honors
James Wood, Real Estate & Finance, University Honors

Miami

Abika Chugani, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Ethan Corey, Biomedical Engineering, University Honors
Christina Davis, Finance, University Honors
Nina Dervil, Behavioral Neuroscience, Honors in the Major
Isabella Fernandez, Commercial Entrepreneurship, University Honors
Gabriela Gongora, Accounting & Finance, University Honors
Vanessa, Gonzalez, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major
Jamie Heichelbech, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Honors in the Major
Livia Hochman, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Claudia Jacobo, Biological Science, University Honors
Samantha Long, English – Editing, Writing, and Media, University Honors
Catherine Medina, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, University Honors
Megan Medina, Chemistry & Spanish, Honors in the Major
Andre Merchan Revilla, Information, Communication & Technology, University Honors
Hailey Mira, Psychology, University Honors
Sofia Permuy, Political Science & Economics, University Honors
Stephanie Remy, Business Management & Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, University Honors
Benjamin Robbins, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences & Political Science, University Honors
Juanchi Roca-Paisley, Political Science & Economics, University Honors
Jordan Singer, Criminology and Criminal Justice & Psychology, University Honors
Santiago Stapel, Management Information Systems & Psychology, University Honors
Mary Clare Swan, Marketing & Finance, University Honors
Sabrina Trinidad, English – Creative Writing, Honors in the Major

Miami Gardens

Alicia Mestres, Psychology, University Honors

Miramar

Sophia Pendleton, Retail Entrepreneurship & Media Communication Studies, University Honors

Milton

Trinity Nguyen, Clinical Professions, University Honors

Naples

Megan Arteaga, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, University Honors
Taylor Brewer, Political Science & Psychology, University Honors
Lorena Correale, Psychology & Sociology, University Honors

New Port Richey

Matthew Filomarino, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Brendan Jarrell, Hospitality and Tourism Management, University Honors
Jacqueline Kowalewski, Finance, University Honors
Patrice Marcuson-Minogue, Meteorology, University Honors

Ocala

Savannah Hannon, Political Science, University Honors
Nangelis Rivera, Criminology & Psychology, University Honors

Orlando

Sofia Bejarano, Public Health, University Honors
Kaela Braxton, Criminology, University Honors
Nicholas Giammarino, Psychology, University Honors
Sean Hartman, Mathematics & Music, University Honors
Catherine Jackson, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, University Honors
Skyler Miller, Psychology & Criminology, University Honors
Jess Moorefield, Computer Science & English – Editing, Writing, and Media, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Alexander Stewart, Economics & Political Science, University Honors
Marvin Suarez-Pimienta, Information Technology, University Honors
Julia Tamborello, Political Science and Religion, University Honors
Bianca Velez, Finance, University Honors

Ormond Beach

Nami Pruitt, International Affairs, Political Science & Environment and Society, University Honors

Oviedo

Elizabeth Coleman, Biological Science, University Honors
Megan Maschhoff, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major
Audra Menard, Biological Science, University Honors

Palm Bay

Ethan Dubroff, History & Classical Archaeology, Honors in the Major
Noah Dubroff, History & Classical Archaeology, Honors in the Major
Moriah Richman, Political Science & Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Dual Honors

Palm Beach

Vincent Ramil, Political Science, University Honors

Palm City

Abigail Gordon, International Affairs & Middle Eastern Studies, Honors in the Major
Nathaniel Welmaker, Finance, University Honors

Palm Harbor

Jennifer Lamont, Voice Performance, Dual Honors
Christopher May, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors
McKenna Mills, Exercise Physiology, University Honors

Palmetto Bay

Tristan Roca, Biochemistry, University Honors

Panama City

Arin Ahmad, Biochemistry, University Honors

Parkland

Julian Bazo, Biochemistry, University Honors
Melanie Weber, Biological Science, University Honors

Pensacola

Peyton Addison, Political Science & English – Literature, Media, and Culture, Dual Honors
Hayley Dove, Statistics, University Honors
Cole Kariher, Mathematics & Music, University Honors
Ella Phillips, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, University Honors

Pinellas Park

Jacqueline Barnes, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors

Plant City

Emma Padgett, Public Relations & Finance, University Honors

Plantation

Isabella Botero, English – Editing, Writing, and Media, Honors in the Major
Maria Whiting, Political Science, University Honors

Pompano Beach

Anna Mandziak, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Ethan Todd, Physics, Honors in the Major

Ponte Vedra Beach

Leah Dantin, Management Information Systems & Accounting, University Honors

Port Orange

Maria Guidubaldi, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors
Brenna Miller, Woodwind Performance & English – Editing, Writing, and Media, Honors in the Major

Punta Gorda

Sydney Rodetsky, Biological Science, University Honors

Royal Palm Beach

Taylor MacMillan, Actuarial Science & Statistics, University Honors

Safety Harbor

Jillian Carta, Exercise Physiology, University Honors

Saint Johns

Matthew Ortiz, Economics & Political Science, University Honors
Christian Sexton, Political Science & International Affairs, University Honors
Ayush Singh, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Santa Rosa Beach

Catherine Allen, Political Science & Psychology, University Honors

Sarasota

Sara Bouhamid, Psychology, Dual Honors
Kyla Cacoilo, Information Technology, University Honors
Alexis Collier, Elementary Education, University Honors
Nicholas Mattheys, Accounting, University Honors
Mick Mazaeda, Political Science, University Honors
Sarah Moloney, English – Editing, Writing, and Media & Classical Civilizations, University Honors
Emily Rosenthal, Criminology, University Honors
Brandon Szkutnik, International Affairs & Russian, University Honors

Sebastian

Meg Cabras, Cyber Criminology & Information Communication Technology, University Honors

Spring Hill

Brianna Evans, Psychology, Honors in the Major
Adriana Nguyen, Public Relations & Political Science, University Honors
Giana Packan, Psychology, Honors in the Major

St. Augustine

Rebecca Campos, Finance & Risk Management and Insurance, University Honors
Cara Gillespie, Clinical Professions, University Honors
Emily Salvador, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, University Honors
Sarah Schemer, Exercise Physiology, University Honors

St. Petersburg

Lauren Buete, Human Development and Family Science, University Honors
Jessica Moser, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors
Erin Murphy, Computer Engineering, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Lindsay Wilson, Communication Science and Disorders, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Sunrise

Marisa Balzano, Finance & Marketing, University Honors
Sarah Birchall, Industrial Engineering, Honors in the Major
Amelia Riches, Communication Science and Disorders & Psychology, University Honors

Tallahassee

Joshua Aiken, Human Resource Management, University Honors
Sydney Blair, Clinical Professions, University Honors
Christelle Fiorina Bucag, Clinical Professions, University Honors
Sanjita Choudhary, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Saisrinivas Ennam, Biology, Honors in the Major
Mira Gaitanis, Media and Communication Studies, University Honors
Anna Gaskin, Biomathematics, University Honors
Emily Hinton, Criminology & Psychology, University Honors
Mollie Londot, Psychology & Anthropology, University Honors
Aidan Lowery, Chemical Engineering, University Honors
Dylan Ma, Mechanical Engineering, University Honors
Gregory Moller, Chemical-Materials Engineering, Honors in the Major
Dhenu Patel, Exercise Physiology & Public Health, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Mitch Reynolds, Studio Art, University Honors
Margaux Schiffeleers, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Dane Seal, Mechanical Engineering, University Honors
Akhil Shiju, Biological Science, University Honors
Abigail Watson, Exercise Physiology, University Honors

Tampa

David Barksdale, Accounting & Finance, University Honors
Kathryn Brill, Computer Science, University Honors
Carter Campbell, Management Information Systems & Professional Sales, University Honors
Samantha Champion, Clinical Professions, University Honors
Ashley Cline, Criminology & Political Science, University Honors
Ashley Crisafulli, Human Resource Management & Psychology, University Honors
Carson Flowers, Finance, University Honors
Parker Franklin, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major
Karina Frey, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, University Honors
Finn Halpern, English – Literature, Media, and Culture, Honors in the Major
Mia Jackson, English – Editing, Writing, and Media & Art History, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Isabelle Lowke, Commercial Entrepreneurship, University Honors
Sarah Magee, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Susan Morales, Sociology & Women’s Studies, University Honors
Claudia Silver, Clinical Professions, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Tarpon Springs

Tryfon Theophilopoulos, Biological Science & Psychology, Dual Honors

Trinity

Connor Sherman, Applied Mathematics, Economics, & History, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Venice

Emily Porter, Political Science, University Honors
Sophie Steiner-Fraser, Marketing, University Honors

Vero Beach

Lauren Jenks, Chemical Engineering, Honors in the Major

Viera

Margaret Zendehrouh, Criminology, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Wellington

Jade McLeod, Economics, University Honors
Jonah Smith, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Dual Honors
Sophia Upshaw, Media Communication Studies & English – Creative Writing, Outstanding Senior Scholar

West Palm Beach

Robert Chimienti, Economics, University Honors
Mark Chin-Lenn, Criminology, University Honors
Jacob Johnson, Anthropology, Honors in the Major
Cameron Kamps, Biological Science, University Honors
Callista Payne, Theatre & History, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Weston

Endryval Camba, Psychology & English – Literature, Media, and Culture, University Honors
Amanda Connor, Biological Science, University Honors
Emilio Manzo, Electrical Engineering, University Honors
Madeline Paskow, English – Creative Writing, Honors in the Major
Mia Sandoe, Psychology, Honors in the Major
Isabella Zaccor, Psychology & Sociology, University Honors

Windermere

Alejandro Colon-Rivero, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Renzo DeCarlo, Woodwind Performance, Honors in the Major

Winter Garden

Victoria Cabral, Political Science & Media Communication Studies, Outstanding Senior Scholar
Hannah Shortino, Political Science, University Honors

Winter Haven

Chad Stephens, Political Science, University Honors

Winter Park

Bridget Gorman, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major


Georgia

Atlanta

Arianna Kassatly, Human Resource Management, University Honors
Ruthie Nelson, Marketing, University Honors
Maya Topiwala, International Affairs, University Honors

Cumming

Madison West, Communication Science and Disorders, Honors in the Major

Dunwoody

Emma Cagwin, Biochemistry, University Honors

Johns Creek

Chase Kennedy, Real Estate & Management Information Systems

Lawrenceville

Sophia Claymore, Commercial Music & Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors

Lilburn

Randall Gaynor, Meteorology, Honors in the Major

Macon

Abigail Dean, Mathematics & Secondary STEM Education, University Honors

Marietta

Camrynn Easterling, Elementary Education, University Honors
Anna Stanley, Psychology & Marketing, University Honors

Milton

Marley Shouldice, Biological Science, Dual Honors

Roswell

Tobi Goodkin, Psychology, University Honors
Grace Ryan, Digital Media Production & English – Creative Writing, University Honors
Leslie Salmond, Biological Science, University Honors

Suwanee

Lindsay Bunch, Animation and Digital Arts, University Honors
Lauren Kitti, Cyber Criminology, University Honors
Lindsey Wood, Communication Science and Disorders & Spanish, University Honors

Watkinsville

Gabriella Hart, Biological Science, University Honors


Illinois

Bartlett

Aaron Farabaugh, Theatre & English – Creative Writing, University Honors

Belleville

Abril Hunter, Environmental Science and Policy, University Honors

Chicago

Mel Umbdenstock, Psychology, University Honors

Naperville

Alyssa Ranieri, Communication Science and Disorders, University Honors

Springfield

Anthony Freveletti, Meteorology, Honors in the Major


Indiana

Carmel

Allison Crawford, Acting, Outstanding Senior Scholar


Kansas

Overland Park

Gabi Mastando, Accounting, University Honors


Kentucky

Lawrenceburg

Meghan Gilmore, English – Creative Writing & Interdisciplinary Humanities, Outstanding Senior Scholar


Louisiana

Baton Rouge

Antoinette Gladney, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, University Honors

Mandeville

Jakob Tweedel, Psychology, University Honors

New Orleans

Cameron Barnes, Mechanical Engineering, University Honors
Zoey Prado, Environment and Society, University Honors


Massachusetts

Newbury

Emma Beaudoin, Communication Science and Disorders, University Honors


Maryland

Baltimore

Hailey Fraidin, English – Literature, Media, and Culture & Criminology, Honors in the Major

Clarksville

Kyra Brewer, Marketing, University Honors

Dunkirk

Ryan Purcell, Actuarial Science & Statistics, University Honors

Elkton

Kacey Tramont, Interior Architecture and Design, University Honors

Ellicott City

Adrienne Lesho, Marketing, University Honors

Severna Park

Samantha Drummond, Marketing & Finance, University Honors


Michigan

Plymouth

Drew LaBelle, Behavioral Neuroscience, University Honors


Missouri

Fenton

Ella Missey, Biochemistry, University Honors


Mississippi

Bay St. Louis

Jessica Salaun, Studio Art & Art History, University Honors

North Carolina

Brevard

Samuel Trupiano, Biological Science, Honors in the Major

Chapel Hill

Meredith Cox, Exercise Physiology, University Honors
Hannah Fagan, Meteorology, University Honors

Charlotte

Dane Horton, Actuarial Science, University Honors
Jordan Meewes, Nursing, University Honors

Matthews

Nia Alexander, Acting, University Honors

Raleigh

Caroline Brooks, Public Relations, University Honors


Nebraska

Omaha

Lexington Mandachi, Physics, Honors in the Major
Gian Stanco, Information, Communication, and Technology, University Honors


New Hampshire

Goffstown

Stephanie Flegal, Management, University Honors


New Jersey

Cape May Court House

Alaina Young, Biological Science, University Honors

Glen Ridge

Alexander Chang, Cyber Criminology, University Honors


New York

East Setauket

Megan Dalton, Management & Media Communication Studies, University Honors


Ohio

Centerville

Sarah Smith, Biological Science, Honors in the Major

Perrysburg

Bryce Ruddock, Social Science Education, University Honors

Pickerington

Carly Mayzum, Psychology, University Honors


Pennsylvania

Gibsonia

Allison Keeling, Biological Science, University Honors

Hershey

Delaney O’Hara, Communication Science and Disorders, University Honors


South Carolina

Chapin

Mary Fitts, Nursing, University Honors


Tennessee

Franklin

Jessica Rizzardi, Media and Communication Studies, University Honors

Lafollette

Hannah Linenkugel, Communication Science and Disorders, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Maryville

Mathias Bishop, Philosophy & Classics, Outstanding Senior Scholar

Nashville

Kristin Day, Management Information Systems, University Honors
Colton McGarraugh, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in the Major


Texas

Fort Worth

Jayne Margason, Music Therapy, University Honors


Virginia

Arlington

Lauren Flynn, Political Science, University Honors

Radford

Teagan Danilowicz, International Affairs, University Honors

Virginia Beach

William Zak, Psychology, Outstanding Senior Scholar


Vermont

White River Junction

Georgina Patient, International Affairs & Political Science, University Honors


Puerto Rico

Bayamón

Angilmarie Rivera Sanchez, Political Science & History, Outstanding Senior Scholar


Turkey

Istanbul

Alara Kaymak, Economics, University Honors


United Kingdom

London

Oliver Hope Kibble, Marketing, University Honors


U.S. Virgin Islands

St. Thomas

Amisha Mirchandani, Psychology & Spanish, University Honors