Congratulations to Recipients of 2004-2005 Wesleyan Scholarships, Fellowships and Prizes

Damain Garth Reeves ’00 Memorial Book Prize:

Glaister Leslie ’08
Established by Wesleyan University alumni, the West Indian Students Association and other members of the Wesleyan community to honor the memory of their friend and classmate Damain Reeves ’00. The prize is awarded to a student who has achieved superior academic excellence, qualifies for financial aid, and is a member of a group underrepresented in higher education.

Janina Montero Prize:

Xiomara Lorenzo ’05 and Natalia Ortiz ’05
Awarded annually to a Latino student with financial need who has promoted the health, visibility, and participation of the Latino community at Wesleyan.

Wesleyan Black Alumni Council Memorial Prize:

Kaneza Schaal ’06
Established in 1986 by the Wesleyan Black Alumni Council in memory of deceased black alumni. The prize provides a summer stipend to support a deserving student engaged in independ-ent study or community service related to the concerns of black people.

Vanguard Prize:

Misa Dayson ’05
Established by black alumni in tribute to the black members of the Class of 1969, whose perseverance and pioneering leadership earned them designation as the Vanguard Class. The prize is awarded annually to a graduating senior who has achieved academic excellence and contributed significantly to maintaining Wesleyan's racial diversity.