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Upper School Awards Ceremony
On May 14, The Upper School Awards Assembly was held in the Seldin Performing Arts Center. This annual event celebrates the dedication of the Upper School students during the 2014-2015 school year.
The following awards were presented:
UPPER SCHOOL DEPARTMENTAL DISTINCTIONS symbolize outstanding scholarship, effort, and achievement that distinguish these individual students.
The Art Department awards were presented by Susan Cole, Art Department Chair.
Studio Art: Hannah Haden, Lucia Wiggers
Photography: Emma Duryea, Eliza Posner
Drawing and Painting I & II: Emma Castiglione, Caitlyn Conetta, Maria Minuesa, Paige Ballard, Mary Zech
Ceramics and Sculpture: Grayson Kennedy
AP Art History: Megan Evershed
AP Studio Art: Drawing: Avery Bachman, Juliana Soltys
The English Department awards were presented by Stephen Flachsbart, English Department Chair.
Honors English 9: Kristen Beaumonte, Dominic DeMarco, Hannah Haden, Kathryn Vaske
Honors English 10: Luke Martocchio, Colette Juran, Ryan Murphy, Grace Zaro
AP English Literature: Kat Adams, Thomas Howells, Grace O’halloran, Henry Vehslage
12th Grade English: Khush Dhaliwal, Megan Evershed, Camille Faucheux, Maria Juran
The Nobbe Award (given to the The Upper School student who is most instrumental in forwarding journalism at St. Luke’s School): Monika Gabriele
The History Department awards were presented by Jason Haynes, History Department Chair.
Foundations Of World History: Kristen Beaumonte
Honors Foundations Of World History: Ajit Akole, Bilal Memon, Amelia Wyckoff
Honors Modern World History: Luke Martocchio, Ryan Murphy, Emma Tregellas, Grace Zaro
AP US History: Kat Adams, Grace O’halloran, Caleigh Steele
Honors US History: Alex Levy
Honors US History: Khush Dhaliwal
AP Government And Politics & AP European History: Will Twomey
AP Government & Politics: Maria Juran
AP European History: Megan Evershed
The Computer Science & Mathematics Departments awards were presented by Jeffrey Kress, Mathematics & Computer Science Chair.
Honors Geometry: Kristen Beaumonte, Bilal Memon
Honors Algebra 2: Kate Vaske, Emma Tregellas, Dominic Demarco
Honors Pre-Calculus: Luke Martocchio, Ajit Akole, Nick Jodka
AP Statistics: Maria Juran, Andrew Laub
AP Calculus BC: Khush Dhaliwal, Monika Gabriele
Honors Multivariable Calculus: Tyler Klein
Computer Science: Dominic Demarco, Max Lyakovetsky, Chloe Kekedjian
The Music Department awards were presented by Dale Griffa, Upper School Music Department Chair.
Digital Music Production: Joshua Auguste
Concert Band: Kat Adams, David Fox, Ryan Holzberger
Jazz Band: Augie Barringer, Tyler Klein, Bennett Newman
Chorus: Nicholas Lange, Mitchell Mount, Caroline Nevin, Zoe Smith, Amelia Wyckoff
Chorale: Kyle Andersen, Emma Citron, Nick Jodka, Hannah Smock
The Science Department awards were presented by Michael Mitchell, Science Department Chair.
AP Biology: Monika Gabriele
Honors Biology: Hannah Haden, Clhoe Kekedjian
General Biology: Adiah Price-Tucker
Marine Science: Lexi Kelley
Anatomy: Emma Citron
AP Chemistry: Brian Beaumonte
Honors Physical Chemistry: Khush Dhaliwal
Honors Chemistry: Ajit Akole
Chemistry: Emma Tregellas
Integrated Chemistry: Marissa Ruschil
AP Physics: Tyler Klein, Tyler Brandt
Honors Physics: Brian Beaumonte, Jamie Rich
Engineering: Christian Kennedy, Alex Levy
The Theatre Department awards were presented by Jereme Anglin, Director of Theatre Arts.
Stagecraft: Ian Smith
Acting: Grace Cashman
The World Languages awards were presented by Jonathan Shee, World Languages Department Chair.
Latin: Josh Auguste, Christian Kennedy
Spanish: Kristen Beaumonte, Laura Howells, Luke Martocchio
French: Sarabeth Davis, Kate Vaske
Mandarin: Elizabeth Laub, Ryan Murphy, Laura Pizzani, Claire Wilson, Haoming Zhao
Latin And French: Ana Luque
Latin And Spanish: Chris Bloomer
Spanish And French: Caleigh Steele
French And Latin: Mark Forese
French And Mandarin: Erik Eveland
SCHOLARS RECOGNITION of the 20 seniors receiving graduation scholar distinctions in the Global, Classical and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines. Each student conducted a year-long independent study in one of these disciplines culminating in a symposium presented on April 23.
Classical Scholar:
Will Twomey, A Blunder For The Ages: The Athenian Defeat In The Peloponnesian War
Global Scholars:
Monika Gabriele, Agents Of Expression And Change: Discovering A Voice Through Photography
Ryan Holzberger, Violence Against Women In Afghanistan: A Cultural, Political And Historical Context
Lexi Kelley, Volunteerism: Developing Sustainability Or Creating Dependency?
Jessy Quindlen, Kenyan Education: Overcoming, Gender, Economic, And Ethnic Barriers To Ignite Change In A Developing Nation
Sanchali Singh, The Indian Sex Trade: How The Combination Of Culture And Trafficking Leads To Societal Calamity
Casey Zhu, China’s One Child Policy: Past, Present, And Future
Sally Rose Zuckert, The Ramifications Of Female Infanticide And Inequality In India And Western Asia: An Evaluation Of Entrenched Gender Bias Slowly Destroying Nations
Stem Scholars:
Ryan Adams And Jay Van Elslander, Emerging Markets: Us Correlation And Predictive Analysis
Augie Barringer, Greek Fire: The Naval Napalm Of Byzantium
Khush Dhaliwal, A Study In Organic Chemistry Through The Synthesis Of Components Of Rapamycin
David Fox And Andrew Langalis, Synthesis And Purification: Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid
Jenna Froland, Vibrotactile Music: Music That You Can Feel
Malcolm Joung, Outboard Motors: Repairing And Optimizing
Tyler Klein, Vacuum Tube Amplifier Design: The Single-Ended Triode
Andrew Laub And Casey Zhu, Quantum Computational Chemistry: Theory And Practice
Greg Shindel And Juliana Soltys, Genetically Reengineered Bacteria: The Replacement For Fossil Fuels
CUM LAUDE INDUCTEES
The Cum Laude Society inductees are those seniors whose cumulative, weighted grade point average is in the top 20% of the graduating class.
2015 Cum Laude Society inductees: Augie Barringer, Tyler Brandt, Khush Dhaliwal, Megan Evershed, Jenna Froland, Monika Gabriele, Ryan Holzberger, Maria Juran, Lexi Kelley, Andrew Laub, Celia Marion, Bennett Newman, Will Twomey
2014 TOP SCHOLARS
The Top Scholar Awards are presented to the 9th, 10th & 11th grade student with the highest GPA for the 2014-2015 school year. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian are awarded to the senior with the highest and second highest weighted GPA.
2015 Top Scholars
Top Scholar For 9th Grade: Ajit Akole
Top Scholar For 9th Grade: Ajit Akole
Top Scholar For 10th Grade: Grace Zaro
Top Scholar For 11th Grade: Eliza Posner
Salutatorian: Monika Gabriele
Valedictorian: Khush Dhaliwal
JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS
Eliza Posner: Brown University Book Award—Academic excellence, clarity in written and spoken expression.
Brian Beaumonte: Dartmouth Alumni Club Book Award—Ranks in top 10% of junior class, has strong character, makes a positive impact of school community and excels in 1+ non-academic area.
Kat Adams: Harvard Book Prize—Displays excellence in scholarship and high character combined with achievement in other fields.
Laura Howells: Holy Cross Book Prize—Exemplifies outstanding scholarship, concern for others, and commitment to school and community.
Emma Powless: St. Lawrence University Book Award—Displays significant commitment to community service at school and in the local community.
Kit Hamill: University of Virginia Jefferson Book Award—A well-rounded junior who represents the Jeffersonian ideals of scholarship, leadership and citizenship.
Grace O’Halloran: Vassar Club of Fairfield County Award—Demonstrates excellence in humanities while maintaining high academic achievement.
Rebecca Leonard And Nick Jodka: Williams College Book Award—Demonstrates intellectual leadership and has made a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Fairchester Athletic Association All-League and Honorable Mention (HM) Athletes
Fall Season Athletes
Cross Country: Will Foster & Claire Wilson (HM)
Field Hockey: Avery Bachman (HM), Haley Overlander (HM), and Sally Rose Zuckert (HM)
Football:Kyle Andersen, Justin Brown, BJ Buckle, Dolan Gregorich, Alex Libman, Jacob Morgenstern, TJ Simpson, and Alex Libman (HM)
Soccer: Christian Arita, Jake Brandt (HM), Chris Goersch, Kit Hammil, Kelly McKenna, and Sophia Lemmer (HM)
Volleyball: Lauren Britt (HM), Hannah Smock (HM), and Abby Washer (HM)
Winter Season Athletes
Basketball: Maya Klein, Jalen Latta (HM), Sydney Lowery, Caroline Thompson (HM) and Walter White
Ice Hockey: Clay D’Alessandro, Jack Forrest, Tyler Klein, Jeff Lane (HM), and Paul Woodberry
Squash: Natalie Bachman (HM), Paige Ballard, Ryan Holzberger (HM), Laura Howells, Clay Kontulis, and Dennis Polyakov
Monika Gabriele & Kyle Andersen: Peter Stratton Memorial—Seniors who display outstanding humanitarianism, team spirit, companionship, and sportsmanship.
Avery Bachman, Annabel Holland, Clay Kontulis, & Will Twomey: Herbert Upson Memorial—Seniors who best display qualities of sportsmanship, dedication and intense desire to succeed.
Marissa Ruschil And Kevin Florio: Outstanding Senior Male and Female Athletes—Stands out among their athletic peers. Displays leadership and character in their athletic success.
FOUNDERS CUP
Based on a school tradition started during WWII, four “Houses” named after historic St. Luke’s figures competed throughout the year in a series of challenges in the arts, academics and athletics.
2014-2015 Founders Cup Winner Von Fabrice House, Co-Captains Sally Rose Zuckert and Tyler Klein
SENIOR AWARDS
Lexi Kelley: The Community Service Award—Recognizes a senior whose service to the community outside of St. Luke's School has been extraordinary. Through volunteer work, the student has developed a passion, made a significant impact on the organization served, and lived out the St. Luke's motto, Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve.
Elizabeth Guillen: The Richard M. Whitcomb Character Award—Recognizes a senior who shows an enduring commitment to qualities associated with good character such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. The recipient best represents the values and goals espoused by Headmaster Emeritus Richard Whitcomb.
Tyler Brandt: The Daniel Q. Ireland ’82 Award—Recognizes a senior whose unusually strong commitment and effort have resulted in achievements that have brought pride to the School.
Sally Rose Zuckert: The William K. von Fabrice Award—Recognizes a senior, in memory of a co-founder of St. Luke’s, who placed great emphasis on friendship and concern for others. The recipient has demonstrated these qualities throughout his or her St. Luke’s career, being a loyal friend to both classmates and the School.
Will Twomey: The Richard J. Pedrick Award—Recognizes a senior who exemplifies those qualities that best characterized Dick Pedrick – leadership, dedication, intelligence, athletic participation, good sportsmanship, and love for his/her fellow human being.
Malcolm Joung: The Seldin Family Performing Arts Award—Recognizes a senior who has shown extraordinary dedication to the performing arts program at St. Luke's School, as exemplified by the Seldin family, and achieved a level of excellence that makes her or him a true star.
Jack Tekin: The Karen E. Weigman ’92 Award—Recognizes a senior who has shown the most growth over his or her years at St. Luke’s School. This growth is marked by social connections, academic discovery, and personal maturation.
Marissa Ruschil: The Service Award—Recognizes a senior whose service to the School or community clearly surpasses what is expected. The recipient is the senior class exemplar of the School’s motto, Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve.
Khush Dhaliwal: The Senior Bowl—Recognizes a senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, has consistently received significant academic honors during his or her St. Luke's career, while participating enthusiastically in a variety of School activities.
Noah Daniel: The Senior Loyalty Cup—Recognizes a senior whose contributions and dedication to St. Luke’s have distinguished him or her as an outstanding leader.
Clay Kontulis: The Be Kind Award—Created in memory of SLS trustee & parent, Bill Mahoney. Recognizes a student who practices kindness and radiates good cheer.
Monika Gabriele And Augie Barringer: The Headmaster’s Award—Recognizes a graduating girl and boy who have made unique contributions to St. Luke’s in ways that bring great credit to the School.
St. Luke’s School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 40 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. Luke’s Leading with Humanity curriculum builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
