Groomis Scholarship in Classics
The Groomis Scholarship in Classics, when combined with a Smith Center Scholarship, covers the full program fee and is intended for a student with high financial need and a record of academic excellence, who could not otherwise afford the cost of a Classics study abroad course, either Classics 251 (Classical Studies in Greece) or Classics 253 (Classical Studies in Italy). Preference is given to students pursuing a declared major in Classics, Greek, Latin, Ancient Studies, or Medieval Studies.
Winners of Groomis Scholarship in Classics, 2025-
2025: MaKenzie A. Kuckkan ’26
Note: As of January, 2025, the Groomis Scholarship in Classics (jointly supported by the Groton and Loomis [= Groomis] endowments) has replaced the Loomis Scholarship in Classics and the Randall-Wilkes Scholarship in Classics. See records below.
Loomis Scholarship in Classics, 2012-2023
The Loomis Scholarship in Classics, generously funded by Kenneth and Kathleen Loomis, parents of Stephen Loomis ’97, was awarded every January between 2012 and 2023. It covered the full program fee and was intended for a student with high financial need and a record of academic excellence, who could not otherwise afford the cost of a Classics study abroad course, either Classics 251 (Classical Studies in Greece) or Classics 253 (Classical Studies in Italy). Preference was given to students pursuing a declared major in Classics, Greek, Latin, Ancient Studies, or Medieval Studies.
Winners of Loomis Scholarship in Classics, 2012-2023
2012: Brian D. Thoes ’14
2013: Collin J. Moat ’13
2014: Abby N. Frederickson ’14
2015: John D. Stone ’17
2016: Justine S. Bateman ’17
2017: Brianna L. Wenande ’18
2018: Herman S. Hannan ’18
2019: Julia C. Walter ’21
2020: Sophie Zahran ’22
2021: None (program canceled because of COVID-19)
2022: Holly A. Beck ’22 (program canceled because of COVID-19)
2023: Payton R. Jorgensen ’23
Randall-Wilkes Scholarship in Classics, 2020-2024
The Randall-Wilkes Scholarship in Classics, generously funded by Gregory W. Randall ’96 and Toni Wilkes, was awarded every January between 2020 and 2024. It covered the full program fee and was intended for a student with high financial need and a record of academic excellence, who could not otherwise afford the cost of a Classics abroad program, either Classics 251 (Classical Studies in Greece) or Classics 253 (Classical Studies in Italy). Preference was given to students pursuing a declared major in Classics, Greek, Latin, Ancient Studies, or Medieval Studies.
Winners of Randall-Wilkes Scholarship in Classics, 2020-2024
2020: Devin N. Campos ’22
2021: None (program canceled because of COVID-19)
2022: Madeline A. Everett ’22 (program canceled because of COVID-19)
2023: Oliva G. Simonson ’23; Erica S. Collin ’24
2024: Joseph H. Richards ’25; Erica S. Collin ’24