BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College held its annual Sarah and James Bowdoin Day ceremony on Oct. 25 to honor those undergraduates who distinguish themselves by excellence in scholarship.

Those students who are designated Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholars are in the top (highest GPA) 20 percent of each class for the previous academic year. In addition, those scholars who earned a GPA of 4.0 are designated Sarah and James Bowdoin Book Award winners.

Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholars include:

Emma James of Avon, a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 2013. James is earning a major in anthropology and minoring in education studies.

Katherine Harmon of Auburn, a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 2014. Harmon is earning a major in neuroscience and minoring in economics.

Lucy Knowlton of Turner, a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 2016. Knowlton’s major is undeclared.

Brianna Bishop of Bowdoin, a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 2016. Bishop’s major is undeclared.