The Great Books Program is supported in part by earnings from the Sophie Oxley Clark Williams Great Books Endowed Fund, which was established by Tom Clark in 2000 in loving memory of his cousin. Mr. Clark and all five of Sophie Oxley Clark Williams' children have generously contributed to the fund since its inception. Several Great Books alumni have also contributed to this endowed fund, and additional contributions are welcomed.
The Sophie Oxley Clark Williams Outstanding Great Books Senior is chosen each year by fellow graduating seniors and the faculty. This past academic year ('08-'09) Emma Hughes was selected. Past recipients of this award are listed below:
2009: Emma Hughes
2008: Katherine Ann Grimm
2007: Timothy Durski
2006: Stefanie Llorens and William Godfrey
2005: Clinton D. Patrick
2004: Jordan Dominy
2003: Kelly Cannon
2002: Doug Watson
2001: Stephanie Shelton
2000: Shaun Kell
1999: Lee Bareford
1998: Sarah Gerwig
1997:
1996: Jonathan Dunn
1995: Katherine Kerns and Scott Key
1994: Carolyn Arnold
1993: Brian O’Dell
1992: Eric O’Dell
1991:
1990: Shelle C. Wilson
1989: Charlotte Thomas
1988: Diane Carter
1987: Rhonda Moorman
The Sophie Oxley Clark Williams Outstanding Essay Award was begun in academic year ’06-’07. Faculty members teaching GBK 306, GBK 407 and GBK 495 during the fall semester can submit one essay for consideration. A panel composed of three Great Books faculty members read and select one essay from those submitted. This past academic year ('08-'09) an essay by John Pascarella was selected. His winning essay can be read by clicking on his name below. Past recipients of this award are listed below:
2009: John Pascarella
2008: Adam Matthew DeLong
2007: Katherine Ann Grimm
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