The Walker Cup

Mr. Guy Morrison Walker, lawyer and reorganization expert (A.B. 1890, A.M. 1893, LL.B. 1891 - DePauw), made provision for the Walker Cup to be presented annually to a student of the Senior Class who shall be determined to have done the most for DePauw during their college course.

THE 2024 Walker cup FINALISTS

Aaron Trinidad - 2024 Recipient

Aaron Trinidad is a Communication major and Religious Studies minor
from Chicago, Illinois. Having found a connection in their mentor group
their first year, Aaron, served as a Mentor during their sophomore and
junior years and later a Peer Mentor during their senior year. Aaron’s
academic drive and scholarly focus are demonstrated through being
consistently named to the Dean’s List throughout his academic career.
While on campus, Aaron has Co-Founded the only Queer organization
House of Opulence, served as a Presidential Ambassador, interned for
the Costume Shop, and is a current Social Media intern for the Campus
Activities and Fraternity & Sorority Life Offices. In addition, for the past
three years, Aaron has been a House Intern for the Association of African
American Students. Aaron is a proud member of the Multicultural Greek
Council where they represent their organization, Lambda Sigma Upsilon
Latino Fraternity, Inc. Aaron has served on multiple DePauw committees
and last year, won the Kate McQueen Student Activist Award because of
his unwavering commitment to economic, environmental, social, and
racial justice. Upon graduation, Aaron hopes to pursue a career in
Marketing/Advertising. He is grateful for all the memorable experiences
and relationships he has built throughout his time. Aaron can’t wait to
continue pouring into DePauw and helping future generations even as an
Alumnus.

Annalise Grammel

Annalise Grammel, a biochemistry major, Management Fellow, and multi-sport athlete from Canal Winchester, Ohio, epitomizes the ethos of DePauw through her commitment to excellence. Her achievements include: Chi Alpha Sigma, the Tiger Pride Honor Roll, Dean's List, and NCAC Academic Honor Roll. Additionally, she is a recipient of the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. Annalise has been a member of the Women's Varsity Soccer and Track & Field Teams. In soccer, she was named to the NCAC All-Decade Team and Midfielder of the Year. In track, Annalise has been a six-time NCAC conference champion. She was elected soccer team Captain, Captain of the track team twice, and to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Annalise has served as a Presidential Ambassador and has worked in the Office of Admissions where she has shared her love for DePauw with prospective students. She participated in two research experiences at hospitals in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Orthopedic Hand Surgery. Annalise's passion for connecting with others is highlighted through Kappa Alpha Theta where she has served on the Member Development Committee and as the Vice President of both Administration and Finance. As Co-President of DePauw's chapter of Best Buddies, she was honored to represent DePauw at the 2023 Best Buddies Leadership Conference. Further, she has continued to volunteer with Honor Flight and underserved populations at the Department of Health. Upon graduation, Annalise will be attending The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Annalise is beyond appreciative of the values developed and genuine connections she has made at DePauw University.

Vy Nguyen

Vy Nguyen, an Economics and Psychology double major from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, started her DePauw journey remotely in the fall of her freshman year. Her early experiences as a remote student highlighted the importance of community and belonging, deeply shaping her commitment to enhancing campus life. Transitioning to campus amid the pandemic, Vy served as an Event Planner Intern for Campus Activities, creating events that cultivated a sense of unity during tough times. Her passion for DePauw led her to become a summer intern in the Office of Admission, where she showcased prospective students the opportunities DePauw has to offer. Aware of the challenges international students face, Vy has been interning at the Center for Diversity and Inclusion for the past two years, where she works closely with the CDI staff to continuously advocate for and support international students. Additionally, Vy was also an executive member of the DePauw International Student Association (DISA).While on campus, Vy has also served as a Social Media Intern at Campus Activities, a Writing Tutor, Writing Associate, Teaching Assistant for the Summer English Institute, Marketing Associate at D3TV, and a Media Fellow. Vy is also a proud member of Alpha Chi Omega. As the current Vice President of Student Life on DePauw Student Government, Vy oversees student organization activities and liaises with administrators to advocate for student interests. As she prepares to move to Indianapolis post-graduation, Vy reflects on her transformative years at DePauw with gratitude, ready to continue making impactful contributions in her future endeavors.

Zaheen Rashed

Zaheen Rashed, a Lilly and Rector Scholar, is a neuroscience and global
health double-major and biology minor from Indianapolis, Indiana. Her
resilience derives from her background as a first-generation student and
daughter of Bangladeshi immigrants. True to her commitment to service,
she is a Civic Fellow volunteering in Putnam County and is also a certified
volunteer Crisis Counselor. Zaheen explored her passions for
communicating with people from diverse backgrounds through her
positions on The DePauw newspaper and Her Campus magazine.
Additionally, she conducted research in Dr. Propsom’s lab on
marginalized students in STEM during the COVID-19 pandemic. These
pivotal experiences shaped Zaheen’s aspiration of enhancing equitable
resources for students. She associates progress towards this goal with her
ambition of becoming a physician for underserved communities. This led
to her involvement in mentoring capacities, including serving as a Writing
and Q tutor, and as a TA for ethics, science, and writing courses. Zaheen’s
significant achievements include rechartering the Minority Association for
Pre-Med/Health Students and flourishing as a Mental Health Peer
Educator. She practiced essential skills in leadership and cross-cultural
communication by presenting at conferences, collaborating for campus
events, supporting multilingual students, and through her director
positions in Muslim Students Association and Pre-Health Mentor Groups.
Her vast experiences aid in her role as a Presidential Ambassador. Her
priorities during her senior year include ensuring the legacies of the
remarkable committees she had the privilege to serve. Zaheen is
immensely appreciative of the memories she had the pleasure of creating
at DePauw.

Walker Cup Winners

(For a detailed history of the award, see the DePauw Library Guide to the Walker Cup.)

2023  JD O'Keane

2022  Christina Bourantas

2021 Emma Bailey

2020 Brittany Davis

2019 Liam Byrnes

2018 Peter Gorman

2017 Sarah Fears

2016 Craig Carter

2015 Ashton Johnson

2014 Sandy Tran

2013 Mark Fadel

2012 Nic Flores

2011 Christine Walker

2010 Nikki Craker

2009 Matt Jennings

2008 John Schomburg

2007 Bess Evans

2006 Matt Ehinger

2005 Lindsey Ciochina

2004 Tricia Cooksey

2003 Nathan Hand

2002 Rebecca J. Hedge

2001 Ashley Brooke Krieg

2000 P. Jacob Gross

1999 Ryan James Danks

1998 Kevin Matthew Toler

1997 Jason Patrick Kreag

1996 Eric Robert Hauck

1995 Chad Christopher Mayer

1994 Ellen Jane Morrison

1993 James Anthony Rechtin

1992 Mindy Carol Montgomery

1991 Michelle Lynn Carnahan

1990 Holly Baker

1989 Douglas Driemeier

1988 Nancy J. Gritter

1987 Lisa Yen

1986 Anthony J. de Nicola

1985 Kathy A. Patterson

1984 Kathryn Senseman

1983 G. Richard Locke

1982 Kevin Armstrong

1981 Shea Nickell

1980 Dan Hasler

1979 Kyle Lanham

1978 Jane Brazes

1977 Discontinued

1976 Discontinued

1975 Discontinued

1974 Discontinued

1973 Discontinued

1972 Discontinued

1971 Discontinued

1970 Discontinued

1969 Jim Nyenhius

1968 David Jensen

1967 Martin F. Farrell

1966 Richard Roessler

1965 John Coldfelter

1964 Robert G. McDonald

1963 Mike Thomas

1962 Walter Lowe

1961 James Gladden

1960 Charles F. Hermann

1959 Allan Walker

1958 David Cryer

1957 Robert L. Schrier

1956 Margaret "Peg" Taylor

1955 Tom Sargent

1954 Clark Wagner

1953 Phil Steinberg

1952 Lee Hamilton

1951 Eunice Aileen Blanchard

1950 Kermit Morrison

1949 Charles Allen West

1948 Charles Roberts

1947 Fiske Field

1946 Norman Knights

1945 Agnes Turn

1944 Shirley Madsen

1943 Charles Sheridan

1942 Janice Wills

1941 Rosa Neil Reynolds

1940 Bill Welch

1939 Edwin Lindsay

1938 Jack Oswald

1937 Kermit Arnold

1936 Paul Turner

1935 Robert Fribley

1934 Franklin Tooke

1933 Don Wheaton

1932 Rex Moffett

1931 Dale Stackhouse

1930 Robert Kimberlin

1929 Willard Arnold

1928 Lloyd Messersmith

1927 Richard Stutridge