Correspondence Directory

Academic Honors and PrizesPrizes and AwardsHarriet Stewart Award, established in 1988 in honor of Dr. Stewart and her contributions tophysical education at Ohio Wesleyan. The award is given annually to the physical education majorwho best exemplifies the professional qualities of Dr. Stewart.William D. Stull Award, established in 1977 in Dr. Stull’s honor. Given annually to a student whoperforms curatorial duties in the Ohio Wesleyan Museum of Zoology.The Norman Taylor Award, was established in 1985 in memory of Norman I. Taylor, member ofthe Class of 1903. The award is given for the major with the highest GPA upon entering the senioryear.The Barbara Van Sittert Scholarship, established in 1972 by her parents and classmates (’55), isawarded to an outstanding junior or senior woman planning to enter the medical profession.Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award, presented to the outstanding senior major in theeconomics department based on academic standing.The Earl E. Warner Award for Academic Excellence, established in 1978 to honor the seniorpolitics and government major maintaining the highest grade point average during four years atOhio Wesleyan.The Edward J. Wheeler Poetry Prize, established by bequest from Mr. Wheeler in 1924, isawarded to a student for the most meritorious poem or group of poems.The Walter L. Whithaus Golf Scholarship Award, established in 2000, is meant to assist seniormembers of the golf team with their postgraduate education.The Richard H. Williamson Wesleyan Players Award, established in 1920 by Professor ClarenceHunter, is awarded to a senior in the Department of Theatre & Dance for outstanding contributionto theatre at OWU.Robert L. Wilson Computer Science Prize, given to the outstanding senior computer sciencemajor.Robert L. Wilson Mathematics Prize, given to the outstanding senior mathematics major.The Dr. Charlotte Wolf Academic Achievement Award, established in 2002 in her memory, ispresented to a senior student with outstanding scholarship, who, in the opinion of the sociologyfaculty, has the greatest potential for a career in academic sociology.The Woltemade Prize, was established in 1997 in memory of Uwe J. Woltemade to honor hislegacy of service to Ohio Wesleyan University. The award is made annually to the junior or seniorstudent who exhibits academic excellence in comparative and/or international studies.Helen Beal Woodward Journalism Award, for outstanding writing by a journalism student.The Gilson Wright Award for Journalistic Enterprise, established in 1964 by Mr. Wright toaward students who demonstrate journalism activity beyond the routine.The Lawrence E. Young, M.D. Award, established in 1994 by his family to support studentsinterested in health-related careers as they undertake influential experiences.35