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