Kyra F. Cornelia Honored by Hartwick College

Kyra F. Cornelia '27 of Cherry Valley, New York, was named Faculty Scholar in Art during the College's Honors Convocation on April 29. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty of their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character.

Cornelia also received the Kay WalkingStick Award. Established by Professor Emeritus of Art Phil Young in honor of the celebrated contemporary Cherokee artist Kay WalkingStick, this award recognizes a rising senior whose work embodies consistently outstanding accomplishment in painting. In addition, Cornelia was awarded the Semenenko Clark Award for Outstanding Junior Art History Paper. Established by Christine Semenenko P'09 to promote excellence in the Department of Art and Art History, funds support students as they excel in their chosen area.