Prize Winners Past and Present

This award was established in 1887 by the family of Eben Alexander, Professor of Greek from 1886 to 1909, and is awarded annually to the undergraduate student who, in the opinion of the faculty of the Department of Classics, presents the best rendering into English of selected passages of Greek not previously read.  The award is presented at the Chancellor’s Award Ceremony in April.

2023: Emily Bratt
Senior Combined Latin and Greek major, Linguistics and Italian minors

2022: Yuhao Zhou
Senior Statistics and Computer Science major and Ancient Greek minor
I really enjoy ancient Greek and studying languages in general. My favorite Greek literature is Plato’s Symposium.

2021: Danise Wu
Senior Combined Latin and Greek Classics and Comparative Literature major
My cat is named after the second emperor of Rome but I’m really a Hellenist!

2020: Evan O’Neal Colby
Senior Greek and Latin major and Linguistics minor

2019: Evan O’Neal Colby
Junior Greek and Latin major and Linguistics minor

2018: Evan O’Neal Colby
Sophomore Greek and Latin major and Linguistics minor

The Suskin Prize is in Memory of Albert I. Suskin, first a student in the Department and then, starting in 1936, a faculty member, and lastly Chair from 1960 until his death in 1965. The prize, established in 1966 by his friends and colleagues, is offered to the undergraduate student who shows the best ability to understand Latin poetry and to translate selected passages at sight. It is presented at the Chancellor’s Award Ceremony in April.

Make a gift to the Albert Suskin Memorial Fund (101471)

2022: Justin Envagelina
Junior History and Information and Library Science double major and Latin minor

2021: Danise Wu
Senior Combined Latin and Greek Classics and Comparative Literature major
My cat is named after the second emperor of Rome but I’m really a Hellenist!

2020: Arjun Guidroz
Sophomore Latin and Greek Major and Politics, Philosophy, & Economics minor

2019: Jermaine Bryant
Senior Latin and Greek major and History minor

2018: Evan O’Neal Colby
Sophomore Greek and Latin major and Linguistics minor

2017: Gabrielle Marie Smith
2016: Kristina W. Cheung
2015: Kristina W. Cheung
2014: Kristina W. Cheung
2014: Rachel E. H. Mazzara
2012: Caitlin Hines
2011: Hannah Rich

 

2010: Evan K. Rose

• 2000-2009
  2009: Henry L. Spelman
  2008: Allison Elise Das
  2007: Joshua M. Smith
  2006: Theodore H. M. Gellar
  2005: Christopher Jackson Childers
  2004: Christopher Jackson Childers
  2003: Jonathan Arnold Karpinos
  2002: Sarah Spicer Zerner
  2001: Jennifer Elizabeth Thomas (1st place) and Julia Kirklin (2nd place)
  2000: Sarah Alison Rogers
• 1990-1999
  1999: James William McCleary
  1998: Leslie Carolyn Kendrick
  1997: not given
  1996: Leslie Carolyn Kendrick
  1995: Rebecca Benefiel
  1994: Daniella Christina Hunt
  1993: Christopher Harker Hunt
  1992: Van Jesse Wilson
  1991: Jeffrey Hugh Kennedy
  1990: John Haley Walker
• 1980-1989
  1989: Joseph Anthony Stumpf
  1988: Ryan Krieger Balot
  1987: Joselyn Catherina Ballantyne
  1986: William Adams Darden Jr.
  1985: Karen Lynn McQuaid
  1984: John Burnside Howard Jr.
  1983: Susan Gray Ratchford
  1982: Margaret Robson Graver
  1981: Margaret Robson Graver
  1980: Margaret Robson Graver
• 1970-1979
  1979: Paul B. Langford
  1978: Sambra Jane Pittard
  1977: Steven Lowell Coates
  1976: Clifton Holland Kreps
  1975: Mrs. Mary Louise M. Bilger
  1974: Clifton Holland Kreps
  1973: Thomas E. Cunningham III
  1972: Martha Welborn Baldwin
  1971: Martha Ann Welborn
  1970: Charles Pendleton Ducey
• 1966-1969
  1969: Charles Pendleton Ducey
  1968: Charles Pendleton Ducey
  1967: Florence Elder Witt
  1966: Florence Elder Witt

This annual award was established in 1983 through a bequest of Preston H. Epps, a faculty member in the Department starting in 1915 and Professor of Greek from 1943 until his retirement in 1961. As described by the late Professor Epps in his will, it goes to “that student who said faculty shall judge shows the greatest interest and promise in coming to understand the Greek language, literature, history, and outlook.” All junior and senior Classics majors and minors and graduate students of Greek at UNC are eligible. Up to 2017 it was awarded annually to either an undergraduate or a graduate student; starting in 2018, two awards have been made each year, one to an undergraduate and one to a graduate student. See the graduate student recipients on the Graduate Prizes and Awards page.

2023: Daniel Barrero
Senior Classical Archaeology and Ancient History double major

2022: Danise Wu
Senior Combined Latin and Greek Classics and Comparative Literature major
My cat is named after the second emperor of Rome but I’m really a Hellenist!

2021: Grace Miller
Senior Combined Latin and Greek Classics major with a Latin Emphasis

2020: Allison Ruvidich
Senior Classics and English double major

2019: Ashley Choo-Hen
Junior Classics (Combined Greek and Latin) and Comparative Literature double major with a minor in Music.

The Herington Greek and Latin Poetry Prizes, named in honor of John Herington, are awarded each year for the best oral performance of assigned passages of Greek and Latin poetry. The competition, open to all undergraduates taking Greek or Latin at UNC, was initially held in the spring but was moved to the fall starting in fall 1999. In 2003 the rules were changed so that previous winners became ineligible to compete again in the same language in following years.

Make a gift to the John Herington Memorial Fund (107419)

2022: Bradley Sadowsky (Latin)
Junior Comparative Literature major, Latin and German minors

2022: Keith Theisen (Greek)
Sophomore Linguistics major

2022: Amelia Lojewski (Latin)
Classical Civilizations and Archaeology major and Italian minor
I’m a freshman from Lancaster, PA and have loved Greco-Roman culture ever since my mom read me classical mythology when I was a kid.

2022: Yuhao Zhou (Greek)
Senior Statistics and Computer Science major and Ancient Greek minor
I really enjoy ancient Greek and studying languages in general. My favorite Greek literature is Plato’s Symposium.

2021: Justin Evangelisto (Latin)
Sophomore History Ancient/Medieval Concentration major and Latin and Information and Library Science minors

2021: Danise Wu (Greek)
Junior Combined Latin and Greek Classics with a Greek Emphasis and English and Comparative Literature double major

2019: Rachel Justine Anstett (Latin)
Senior Latin Major and Biology Minor
Micah Mullarkey (Greek)
Sophomore Hispanic Literatures and Cultures Major and Translation and Interpretation Minor

2018: Mia Collins (Latin)
Senior Dramatic Arts Major and Latin Minor
Alex Haggis (Greek)
Senior Classics Major and Linguistics Minor

2017: Jermaine Rafael Garson Bryant (Latin)
Junior Latin and Political Science double major
Ashley Michelle Choo-Hen (Greek)
Sophomore Classics major (combined Greek and Latin)

The Herington Scholarship, named in honor of C. John Herington, is awarded annually to the best undergraduate student of Greek. All first-year, sophomore and junior UNC Classics majors and minors are eligible. The purpose of the Herington Scholarship is to recognize achievement and to encourage undergraduates to continue their study of classics at UNC or abroad in the following year.

Make a gift to the John Herington Memorial Fund (107419)

2023: Erik Hanson
Sophomore Classics major with a combined concentration in Greek and Latin and an English minor
I run the blog ConsultTheClassics.com.

2022: Emily Bratt
Junior Greek and Latin Classics major and Linguistics and Italian minors

2021: Paul F. Blaser
Junior Greek and Latin Classics major

2020: Yuhao Zhou
Sophomore Computer Science and Statistics and Analytics double major and Greek minor

2019: Shawna Milam
Junior Classical Archaeology major and Jewish Studies minor

The Ullman Prize is funded by an endowment established in 1963 by B.L. Ullman, Professor of Latin from 1944 to 1959 and department chair, for the purpose of encouraging students in their study of Latin. After a period in abeyance, the prize was re-established in 2018. It is now awarded annually to a student enrolled in fourth semester Latin (LATN 204 or 205) who shows the best ability to translate at sight selected passages of Latin in a competitive written examination.

Make a gift to the B. L. Ullman Memorial Fund (101151)

2023: Charles Mullins
Freshman Biology major and Chemistry minor

2022: Bradley Sadowsky
Sophomore Comparative Literature major and a Latin minor
Not officially a German minor but studying German as well.

2022: Phil Register
Senior History major and Latin and Creative Writing minor

2022: Erik Hanson
Freshman Classics Major – Combined Greek and Latin (Latin Emphasis)
I run the blog ConsultTheClassics.com

2021: Mia Hoover
Sophomore Classics and Biology double major and Art History minor

2020: Sarah Morehouse
Junior Classics and English double major

2019: Marilyn Boutté
First-Year Public Policy Major

The scholarship is awarded by the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS) to students majoring in Classics at the sophomore or junior level in recognition of outstanding achievement and promise.  The Department faculty normally nominate two students every year for this award.

2021: Danise Wu 
Junior Combined Latin and Greek Classics major with a Greek Emphasis

2020: Arjun Guidroz
Sophomore Latin and Greek Major and Politics, Philosophy, & Economics minor

2019: Grace Miller
Sophomore Combined Latin and Greek Classics major with a Latin Emphasis

2019: Olivia Zitkus
Junior Economics and Combined Latin and Greek Classics with a Greek Emphasis double major

2024: Jacob R. Schwier
Ancient/Medieval History and Classical Archaeology with a minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
I intend to use these funds to attend the Oxford University St. Edmund’s Hall Study Abroad Program during Fall 2024. My future plans are to attend graduate school and earn a PhD in Medieval History.

2024: Rachel Sarvey
Classics major with a concentration in Classical Archaeology, minors in Greek and Anthropology
I plan to use this award to fund the travel and lodging for my attendance at UGA’s Undergraduate Research Conference, where I will present a paper which I intend to turn into my honor’s thesis next academic year. 

2023: Nikolai Cuervo
Combined Greek and Latin major, Archaeology minor
I plan on going to Dr. Haggis’ Ayios Antonios excavation in Crete this summer.

2023: Hannah Thompson
Junior Classical Civilization and Anthropology double major, Archaeology minor
I plan on using this award to study Classics at Trinity College Dublin.

2023: Amelia Lojewski
Junior Classical Archaeology major, Italian minor
I am very thankful to be receiving the Eunice and Luther Nims Scholarship, the Snow Award for Student Travel and Research, as well as funding from the Medieval Studies Fund. This summer I will be traveling to Redondo, Portugal to excavate a Roman villa with the Santa Susana Project. The excavation is currently piecing together many different layers of the villa’s long occupation and are hoping to develop research on Roman colonial practices particularly in Portugal. The excavation is the first, hopefully of many, in the area. This is my first excavation and it falls exactly into my areas of interest, so I’m beyond excited and thankful for the opportunity.

2023: Ty Patterson
Sophomore Classical Civilization major, Archaeology minor
My name is Ty Patterson. I have an interest in textiles, historical fashion, and all things Greek and am majoring in Classical Civilization with a minor in Archaeology. As a recipient of both the Snow Award and Nims Scholarship, I plan to partake in CYA’s Summer program on the diversity and differences of the Greek city-states to bolster my understanding of the regionality of ascetics and material reactions to religion and drama

2023: Katy Spears
Junior Archaeology and Classical Archaeology major, GIS minor
I intend to use the award to fund my field school with the Pompeii I.14 project, which is excavating a previously overlooked region of Pompeii in an attempt to investigate the establishment and development of the city, particularly within the context of those traditionally overlooked in classical archaeology (women, slaves, etc.).

2023: Victoria Bowman
Sophomore Biology major with Classical Humanities minor
This award will be used to cover program and travel fees for an exploratory excavation in the region of Kavousi on Crete during the month of July. The areas of exploration include the Early Minoan settlement of Alykomouri as well as the cemetery and Minoan buildings surrounding the church of Ayios Antonios. The goal of exploration will be determining stratigraphy, size, and occupational history of the sites in question.
I have dreamed of traveling to Greece for many years and am thrilled to be able to do so in such a way that allows me to both fully experience the culture and learn more about its past.

2022: Tessa McGuire
Junior Classical Archaeology major and Religious Studies minor
I will be travelling to Cannara, Italy to participate in the Urvinum Hortense field school through the University of Perugia.

2022: Maddisyn Braun
Sophomore Classics and Biology double major
I will be receiving the Nims Award to fund my study abroad trip in summer 2022. During this trip, I will be taking a course on the diversity and differences of Ancient Greece while also getting the wonderful opportunity to experience the environment and culture of the area.

2022: Emma Carpenter
Sophomore Classics and Religious Studies double major and Women’s and Gender Studies minor
To be able to study abroad through the College Year in Athens program this summer!

2022: Joseph Harris
Junior Classical Archaeology major
I’ll be attending the RLA Siouan Field School, surveying for 1 month for a suspected Native American contact period site. Then, I’ll be excavating for two months at Boncuklu Höyük, a Pre-Pottery Neolithic Site in Anatolia.

2022: Jenna D’Amico
Senior Classical Archaeology double major
I will be using this award to fund my participation at the Urivinium Hortense Field School that is run through Università degli Studi di Perugia.

2022: Taylor Thompson
Junior Classics (Latin Concentration) and Psychology double major

2021: Daniel Barrero
Sophomore Classical Archaeology and Ancient History double major

2021: Kaitlyn Boeckel
Junior Classics and History double major and Education minor

2021: Joseph Harris
Sophomore Classical Archaeology major and Philosophy and Anthropology double minor

2021: Madeline Nielsen
Sophomore Latin major and Entrepreneurship minor

2024: Adrian Kirkman
Senior Classics and Italian majors.
San Gemini Preservation Studies field school program in Historical Book Binding, Structure and Preservation of Books.

2023: Daniel Barrero
Senior Classical Archaeology and Ancient History double major
I will receive the Snow award to fund participation on an excavation in Greece. My research interests are in the cultural contact and overlap in urban settings as well as the use and reuse of domestic architecture during the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods.

2023: Nikolai Cuervo
Combined Greek and Latin major, Archaeology minor
I plan on going to Dr. Haggis’ Ayios Antonios excavation in Crete this summer.

2023: Amelia Lojewski
Junior Classical Archaeology major, Italian minor
I am very thankful to be receiving the Eunice and Luther Nims Scholarship, the Snow Award for Student Travel and Research, as well as funding from the Medieval Studies Fund. This summer I will be traveling to Redondo, Portugal to excavate a Roman villa with the Santa Susana Project. The excavation is currently piecing together many different layers of the villa’s long occupation and are hoping to develop research on Roman colonial practices particularly in Portugal. The excavation is the first, hopefully of many, in the area. This is my first excavation and it falls exactly into my areas of interest, so I’m beyond excited and thankful for the opportunity.

2023: Ty Patterson
Sophomore Classical Civilization major, Archaeology minor
My name is Ty Patterson. I have an interest in textiles, historical fashion, and all things Greek and am majoring in Classical Civilization with a minor in Archaeology. As a recipient of both the Snow Award and Nims Scholarship, I plan to partake in CYA’s Summer program on the diversity and differences of the Greek city-states to bolster my understanding of the regionality of ascetics and material reactions to religion and drama

2023: Katy Spears
Junior Archaeology and Classical Archaeology major, GIS minor
I intend to use the award to fund my field school with the Pompeii I.14 project, which is excavating a previously overlooked region of Pompeii in an attempt to investigate the establishment and development of the city, particularly within the context of those traditionally overlooked in classical archaeology (women, slaves, etc.).

2023: Victoria Bowman
Sophomore Biology major with Classical Humanities minor
This award will be used to cover program and travel fees for an exploratory excavation in the region of Kavousi on Crete during the month of July. The areas of exploration include the Early Minoan settlement of Alykomouri as well as the cemetery and Minoan buildings surrounding the church of Ayios Antonios. The goal of exploration will be determining stratigraphy, size, and occupational history of the sites in question.
I have dreamed of traveling to Greece for many years and am thrilled to be able to do so in such a way that allows me to both fully experience the culture and learn more about its past.

2023: Chrissy Stamey
Junior Anthropology and Archaeology Double Major, Classics Minor.
I will fly to Israel to participate in excavation season.

2022: Daniel Barrero
Junior Ancient History and Classical Archaeology double major.
I will participate in fieldwork at the Poggio Del Molino Excavation Site in Populonia, Italy.

2021: Joseph Harris
Sophomore Classical Archaeology major and Philosophy and Anthropology double minor

2021: Jenna D’Amico (they/them)
Junior Classical Archaeology Major and Comparative Literature Minor