Frederick Melvin Ellis Prize Winner: Colette Smith

The Frederick Melvin Ellis Prize recognizes athletic versatility, academic achievement, and leadership. 

An outstanding student and a leader on and off the athletic field, Colette Smith (A22) is a Quantitative Economics major who excels on the lacrosse field. She was part of the team that made the Final Four for the first time in the program’s history, earning NESCAC Rookie of the Year, NESCAC All-Academic honors, and Honorable Mention All-American. Colette volunteers for Harlem Lacrosse, which uses lacrosse to build character and close the gap in opportunity for youth.