Residential College Prizes

B. EDWARD BENSINGER, 3d, B.A. 1951, PRIZE. Awarded annually to the graduating senior in Davenport College who, in the opinion of the Head of College and Fellows, will, by virtue of his/her proposed program, make best use of this additional support.

CHAUNCEY BREWSTER TINKER PRIZE (1955). Malcolm P. Aldrich, B.A. 1922, out of respect and admiration for the outstanding contribution which Professor Tinker has made to the intellectual life of Yale.” Awarded annually to a student in Davenport College.”

DANIEL MERRIMAN PRIZE (1967). B. Edward Bensinger, 3d, B.A. 1951, in honor of the second Head of College. Presented each year at Commencement to a senior in Davenport College for outstanding participation and leadership.

DAVID DEARBORN LAPHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (1956). Parents and friends of David Lapham of the Class of 1957, to perpetuate his memory. Awarded each year to no more than three students in Davenport College.

EMERSON TUTTLE CUP (1947). Established in memory of Emerson Tuttle, B.A. 1914, Head of Davenport College 1933-46. Presented annually at Commencement to the senior most distinguished for scholastic attainments.

EMERSON TUTTLE SCHOLARSHIP (1947). Friends and relatives, in memory of Emerson Tuttle, B.A. 1914, Head of Davenport College 1933-46. Awarded annually to a student in Davenport, preferably a senior, who best combines high-ranking scholarship and contribution to the College and its life by his/her personal standards.

HELEN DAVENPORT FESSENDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (1950). Mrs. Frank C. Staniland, in memory of her mother, a direct descendant of John Davenport. Awarded annually to a student in Davenport College.

JOHN V. FARWELL, 3d, SCHOLARSHIP (1952). John V. Farwell, 3d, B.A. 1918. Awarded annually to one or two students in Davenport College.

SEYMOUR L. LUSTMAN MEMORIAL PRIZE (1972). Friends and Fellows of Davenport College, in memory of the late Head of College. Awarded at Commencement to a graduating senior in Davenport College who has contributed to the artistic and cultural aspects of the life of the College and who has submitted the best proposal for the use of the prize in support of a project in those areas.

T. WHITNEY BLAKE MEMORIAL PRIZE (1981). Established by family and friends. Awarded annually to a graduating senior in Davenport College who best combines scholarship in English, love of music, and a kindness and awareness of others.