Palamountain Scholar Profiles

Izabella Klosterman '23: Featured Scholar Highlight

Izabella (Bella) Klosterman ’23, an Environmental Studies and Spanish major from Portland, Oregon, plans to make the world a better place by becoming an environmental lawyer. She attributes her success at Skidmore to the generosity of Palamountain Benefit supporters, who made her experience possible through her Palamountain scholarship. READ MORE

Georgia Dittemore ’22: Featured Scholar Highlight

Georgia Dittemore ’22, from Stow, MA majored at Skidmore in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry. While interested in all aspects of her major she was most intrigued by the synthetic organic chemistry behind drug design, and how it connects to history, business, biochemistry, pharmacology, and more. That is what inspired her to pursue a research opportunity in the Medicinal Chemistry Core at Dana Farber. Read more

Daniela German ’21: Featured Scholar Highlight

A first-generation student, Daniela German ’21 arrived at Skidmore from Houston, Texas, determined to make her family, friends and community proud. The pandemic increased financial strain for her family, but she was able to persevere, continuing her education with inspiration from her mother and support from the Skidmore community. Read more

Naira Abdula ’20 : Scholar Highlight

Naira Abdula ’20 a young humanitarian leader, an engaged member of the Skidmore community and an exemplary student throughout her time at the College, is the recipient of the 2020 Anne T. Palamountain Scholar Award. Read More.

Scholar Profile: NK Mabaso '19

Nkosingphile (NK) Mabaso '19 is the 2019 recipient of the Anne T. Palamountain Scholar Award. NK came from a small township near Johannesburg, South Africa, where she grew up in extreme poverty. Read More.

Eleuterio Martinez Ramirez ’18: Scholar Highlight

[7/10/2018] Ele will teach basic math and computer skills to young students at his childhood school in return to Oaxaca, Mexico. His efforts will be supported by funding he received from a SEE-Beyond Award from Skidmore, Ele’s efforts continue to make a difference, truly following Anne Palamountain’s example of always giving back to one’s community. Read More.

Amy Bergstraesser '11, Palamountain Scholar

[7/7/2017] Amy Bergstraesser spoke at the Polo by Twilight benefit as a student in 2011, and now returns to the stage as the fourth Anne T. Palamountain Scholar Award recipient. Read More.

Tom Collins: Scholar Highlight

[7/7/2017] "I fell in love with Skidmore on my first visit. Saratoga Springs felt like a big city (coming from rural Vermont), but not too big! The campus in the woods was so gorgeous. I got a great vibe from the students too. I think I was on campus for about 10 minutes when I said, 'This is it. Nothing else will do.' " Read more.

Joan Hodges-Wu: Scholar Highlight

[7/7/2017] "I decided to attend Skidmore because I wanted a school that would nurture my creativity but also provide me with a superior liberal arts education."
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Claire Davenport '08: 2016 Palamountain Scholar Award Winner

[7/8/2016] Claire Davenport '08 is finishing a residency at Albany Medical College and pursuing a master's degree in bioethics. She is the third recipient of this award, which recognizes Palamountain Scholars who have distinguished themselves through leadership, service to others and committment to the larger good of society. Read more.

Kelly Harkins '04: 2015 Palamountain Scholar Award Winner

[7/13/2015] This year's Anne T. Palamountain Scholar Award goes to Kelly Harkins '04, an accomplished scientist. The annual award, now in its second year, recognizes Palamountain Scholars who have distinguished themselves through leadership, service to others and a commitment to the larger good of society. Read more.

Colleen Barber Hursh '04: 2014 Palamountain Scholar Award Winner

[6/25/2014] Colleen Barber Hursh '04 is the inaugural winner of the Anne T. Palmountain Scholar Award, created to recognize Palamountain Scholars who have distinguished themselves through leadership, service to others, and a commitment to the larger good of society. Read More.

Hilary Knecht '13: Palamountain Scholar

[6/26/2013] Drawn to Skidmore by its ethos of creativity, Hilary has taken advantage of the curriculum, internships and study abroad to prepare for a promising career in museum education. Read More.

Bryn Shockmel '12: Palamountain Scholar

[6/26/2012] Bryn is one of 19 students to receive financial aid this past year through the Palamountain Scholarship Fund. “Without the Palamountain Scholarship, I would never have been able to attend Skidmore or participate in such fantastic experiences as study abroad,” said Bryn. Read More.

Skidmore to recognize Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson for community service

[6/18/2012] Skidmore College will honor well-known Saratoga couple Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson with the awarding of the college’s Lucy Skidmore Scribner Medal at the Palamountain Scholarship Benefit July 31. Read More.

Executive Chef Jim Rose

[7/29/2011] Executive Chef Jim Rose will prepare this year's menu. "The concept is healthy flavors using a lot of local summer ingredients,” Rose said. “Each year, we’ve increased our vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options at the college, and we wanted to bring that into our catering.” Read More.

Kyle Carey '08, Palamountain Scholar Update

[7/8/2011] Kyle Carey, who was the featured student speaker at “Polo by Twilight” in 2008, has been busy building a successful musical career, drawing on her Skidmore education and her passion for songwriting and Celtic languages. Read More.