Princeton seniors awarded for achievements in athletics, academics, leadership

Written by
Chas Dorman, Princeton Athletics
May 29, 2020

While the method may have been different, the celebration was the same as the Princeton Athletics community gathered on May 28 for a virtual Gary Walters ’67 Princeton Varsity Club Awards Banquet. As part of the ceremony, major athletic awards were presented to students in the Class of 2020.

Co-hosted by Princeton seniors Chris Davis and Katie Reilly alongside Ford Family Director of Athletics Mollie Marcoux Samaan, the awards banquet was an opportunity for the Tigers to rally together and commemorate the championships, successes, relationships and memories that will live on as the Class of 2020’s legacy.

Congratulations to:

Bella Alarie

The Otto von Kienbusch Award is awarded annually to a Princeton senior woman of high scholastic rank who has demonstrated general proficiency in athletics and the qualities of a true sportswoman. The award is presented in memory of C. Otto v. Kienbusch ’06, friend and benefactor of women’s athletics at Princeton.

Matthew Kolodzik and Michael Sowers

The William Winston Roper Trophy is awarded annually to a Princeton senior man of high scholastic rank and outstanding qualities of sportsmanship and general proficiency in athletics. It was established by Mrs. William W. Roper and the Class of 1902.

Grace Baylis and Chris Davis

The Art Lane ’34 Award is awarded to an undergraduate athlete in recognition of his or her selfless contribution to sport and society. The award is given in memory of Art Lane ’34 by friends and family.

Hadley Wilhoite

The Class of 1916 Cup is awarded each year to the Princeton varsity letter winner who continuing in competition in his or her senior year achieved at graduation the highest academic standing. The award was established by the Class of 1916 on the occasion of its 50th reunion.