Rebecca Danis Earns Award From Wells College

AURORA , NY (06/22/2010)(readMedia)-- Rebecca Danis, of Westborough, has been awarded the Wells College Helen Gertrude Dean '25 Prize for Dramatic Expression. Danis, a recent graduate of Wells with a degree in theatre/dance with a minor in art history, earned the award for her versatility and depth as an actor during her four years at Wells, and for her role as Eliza Doolittle in Shaw's Pygmalion.

Established in 1925 by Helen Gertrude Dean '25, the prize is awarded to a member of the senior class who has exhibited the best efforts in dramatics, represented by characterization and expression.

Wells College is a nationally recognized private coeducational liberal arts college located in Aurora, New York, on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. It was established in 1868 by Henry Wells, founder of the Wells Fargo and American Express Companies. The College is known as an exceptional value, pairing top quality academic programs with affordable tuition. Wells boasts small class sizes, an extensive experiential learning program, and a wide range of off-campus study options. The academic program allows students substantial freedom to create individually unique educational experiences. Small, smart, and connected to the world around it, Wells is currently strengthening its off-campus study offerings and introducing new athletics programs.

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