Fine Arts Circle of Honor

The Wesleyan Fine Arts Circle of Honor was created in 2007 to show appreciation to members of the Wesleyan community who have made significant contributions to Wesleyan's Fine Arts programs.
Those chosen for induction into the Fine Arts Circle of Honor have influenced our society in the arts, academics, and service while at Wesleyan and following their graduation.

Nominating Process

Anyone may nominate for the Fine Arts Circle of Honor. The Director, the Assistant Director of Fine Arts, and the head of school will review all nominations before they are brought to the committee. All inductees will be notified by the Fine Arts Department of acceptance into the Fine Arts Circle of Honor before a public announcement is made. Names of nominees will not be announced to the public.

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  • Nomination Criteria for Alumni of the Arts

    The following will be considered when nominating and selecting alumni to the Circle of Honor:
    • Nominees will have a waiting period of at least five years from their high school graduation date.
    • Nominees will have made a significant contribution to one or more of the Wesleyan fine arts programs.
    • Nominees will have been exemplary role models in high school (good academic and disciplinary standing).
    • Nominees will exhibit excellence in personal and/or professional life after Wesleyan graduation.
    • Nominees must have made immense contributions to one division of the arts to be considered for selection; however, excellence in multiple areas is preferred.

    Achievements at the collegiate level and/or professional level will be taken into consideration but are not necessary to be selected.
  • Nomination Criteria for Friends of the Arts

    The following will be considered when nominating and selecting friends to the Circle of Honor:
    • Nominees may include but are not limited to faculty, staff, volunteers and artistic consultants who are no longer associated with Wesleyan Fine Arts.
    • Nominees must have made a significant contribution to one or more of the Wesleyan fine arts programs.
    • Nominees must be an exemplary role models for the students of Wesleyan.
    • Nominees must exhibit excellence in personal and professional life after their time at Wesleyan.
    • Nominees may no longer be employed at Wesleyan.

Recognition

Honorees will be given a commemorative gift and a duplicate of a plaque which will bear a Bible verse of their choosing and will hang in the lobby of Cole Hall, formerly known as the fine arts building. Inductees will be honored at the arts event of their choice and must attend in order to be inducted. 
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  • Inductees

    2009
    Jayne Nash BurnsFaculty 2001-2007
    Michael Cain2003
    Jackie Hancock2003
    Rafael Garcia2001
    2010
    Lewis RobinsonParent Volunteer
    Juliana Torres Costa2001
    Kelly Engelka2001
    Robert Hart2005
    2011
    Jarrod Leddy2004
    Cliff Moore2005
    2012
    Jennifer Kelly2005
    Eliana Marianes2006
    Cristy Yarbrough2004
    2013
    Rex Atwood2007
    Katie Bobb2002
    Walton Collins2004
    Rachel DiPietro2007
    2014
    Kim Burdges2001
    Darshan Bryner2003
    Emily Worthington Karempelis2008
    2015
    Catherine Black2009
    Ashley Delk2009
    Rachael Duane2009
    Theresa Mays-Albanese2009-2012
    2016
    Olivia Taveras-Korada Mazzolini2002
    Alyssa McNaughton2009
    Andrew Whited2010
    Zach Young1996-2014 Headmaster Emeritus and major contributor
    2017
    Jayne PitneyFaculty 1991-2012
    2018
    Gina SolomonParent volunteer
    2019
    Angela Whited Petit2010
    2022
    Duncan Albert2012
    Julia Collins Holley2012
    Richard T Yoder2013
    2023
    Sterling Feininger2013
    Isabella Mateu2014
    Vivian McCoy2015
    Richard StazFormer Employee
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