Residential College Prizes

BERGIN CUP. Given in appreciation of Thomas G. Bergin, Head of Timothy Dwight College 1953-68, by the Class of 1968. Awarded each year to a member of the senior class for outstanding character, wit and scholarship in the humanities.

THE DAVIE AWARD. Given in memory of James Stewart Davie, Dean of Timothy Dwight College, 1963-84. Awarded each year to a senior for outstanding contributions to the quality of life in Timothy Dwight College.

GARSIDE CUP (1966). Given by the undergraduates of the College as a tribute to Charles Garside, Jr., Fellow of Timothy Dwight 1957-66, and awarded annually to that senior in the College who has most highly distinguished him/herself in the field of history.

GERALD R. FORD SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD (1977). President Gerald R. Ford. Presented annually at Commencement to the graduating senior of Timothy Dwight College who in his/her four years at Yale best exemplifies qualities of academic excellence and athletic achievement.

GORDON CUP (1946). Richardson Dilworth, B.A. 1938, in memory of his classmate, Edward McGuire Gordon. Awarded each year to that member of the senior class in Timothy Dwight who, by character, personality and leadership, and by participation in the activities of the University has inspired in others a devotion to the finest traditions of Yale.

O’CONNOR AWARD (1972). Mr. and Mrs. Robert O’Connor, in memory of their daughter Susan Redden O’Connor, Class of 1973. Awarded each year to the senior who expresses the eager, generous, joyful spirit that Susan brought to Timothy Dwight College.