PRIZES AWARDED IN 2014

oArtsTHE ARTS DEPARTMENT PRIZE .-The Arts Departmenthas chosen to recognize four seniors who have challenged themselves in thestudio or in the performing arts and who have shared their passion fortheir chosen art form with the school community.

YUMI CHUN CHAN '14MICHAELA JAI-MEI KANE '14JOHN DENT MARSHALL '14BRIAN SIAO TICK CHONG '14

THE CLASS OF 1933 ATHLETIC AWARD was establishedby the Class of 1933 and is awarded to the best all-around boy and girl athletesin the graduating class .faithful in practice, skillful in play and, winning orlosing, true to the highest ideals of good sportsmanship.

PATRICK LEE CHAMPAGNIE, jR.'i4COURTNEY ELIZABETH ERICKSON '14CONNOR ANTHONY HEGARTY '14

THE DESIREE ROGERS KING FUND was created bySherwood King in memory of his wife, a member of the Buckingham Classof1936, who had a life-long interest in the arts. The income from the fundis to be awarded annually to a promising student of the arts at BB&N.This award may be applied to scholarship assistance, or to after-school orsummer study in the arts.

MARIA CHABEL BYAMANA '16DAMON MARCUS LEVIN '16

THE NICHOLS PRIZE is given in memory of formerHeadmaster Edgar Hamilton Nichols to the girl and boy athletes in theupper classes who, throughout the year, attain the highest distinctionjointly in scholarship and athletics.

MATTHEW THOMAS-LOUIS BONAZZOLI '14RONALD RICHARD CARUSO '14REBECCA LOUISE MOORE '14LYDIA COLLINS ZALESKI '14

THE JOHN B. PETROPOULOS ART EXHIBITIONcommemorates a great teacher and friend. The following students werechosen to exhibit in this years Petropoulos show:

LAURA REBECCA ANCONA '14RACHEL SOPHIA BLISS '14THOMAS GERALD KAROL '14KATHERINE HELEN LUNIEWICZ '14JOHN DENT MARSHALL '14RACHEL JOHANNA STRODEL '14AMANDA ADAKU UGORji'i4JUAN ANDRES YANES '14CHRISTINE GuANGYu YAO '14

oAthletics

THE PATRICIAH. BIGGAR PRIZE is awarded to studentswho have achieved a standard of excellence in performance, spirit, andleadership by example throughout their athletic careers.

ALLISON ANNE COOK '14CAMERON DANIEL O'NEILL '14MICHAEL JOSEPH SAMKO '14SKYLAR WAKELEE SMITH '14

English

THE GEORGE HENRY BROWNE ENGLISH PRIZEcommemorates one of our School's founders. A friend of Robert Frost,whom he several times invited to speak at the School, Mr. Browne was ahighly esteemed English teacher, the writer of several books, and theheadmaster of Browne <& Nichols from 1883 until 1928.

AARON ORBEY '14

THE PAUL M. JACOBS PRIZE was established by Mrs.Emilie K. Jacobs to honor the memory of her late husband, a formerChairman of the Board of Trustees at Buckingham. The award is given tothat member of Grade 10 who has shown outstanding skill in debating.

MICHAEL REUVIN GOLDFINE '16

^HistoryTHE HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE TEACHERS'PRIZE is awarded annually to the senior who has demonstratedexemplary achievement, commitment, and potential in the study of historyand social science. This year the prize is awarded to:

SARA ELIZABETH ALLAN '14

THE HISTORY PRIZE is given by the Class of i959 atBuckingham for a specific piece of distinguished work in the field ofhistory-in this case an outstanding American history research paper.

SKYLAR WAKELEE SMITH '14

THE HELENE HERZOG FRENCH PRIZE is funded byfaculty and friends of the former French teacher, and is presented forexcellence in French and for consistent commitment to the study of Frenchand French civilization.

HENRY CECIL RITTER '14

THE HARRY DAVIS GAYLORD PRIZE is given inmemory of the former mathematics teacher to a deserving senior foroutstanding work in the field of mathematics.

NICHOLAS LEE TRIEU '14

ciencesTHE JEAN GORDON CAIRNIE CASTLES SCIENCEPRIZE was established in 1982 through a bequest from Mrs. Gordon C.Cairnie in honor of her daughter, Jean Gordon Cairnie Castles '54, and isgiven to a graduating student who has demonstrated exceptional scientificability in biological science.

ELLIOT OMAR ETON '14

THE JAMES ARTHUR REEVES LATIN PRIZE ispresented for excellence in translation and comprehension.

HANNAH KORRICK HECHT '14

THE GEORGE DEPTULA RUSSIAN PRIZE is presentedin honor of the founder ofBB&N's Russian program in 1956 and is given toa student who has distinguished him/herself by excellent academicperformance in the Russian language and who has demonstrated a continuouspassion for Russia and its people.

ANDRE CONSTANTIN VOGEL '14

THE SPANISH PRIZE is given to the student in the upper gradeswho excels in the Spanish language and who demonstrates interest andenthusiasm for Hispanic literature and culture.

RACHEL JOHANNA STRODEL '14

THE JOHN H. WALTERS SCIENCE PRIZE is named inmemory of John H. (Doc) Walters, who taught science from 1949 through1989, and is given in recognition of sustained enthusiasm and effort inphysical science.

KATHERINE LEIGH MENTZER '14

'World languagesTHE ARABIC PRIZE is presented to a student who has proven tobe mutahamis/metahamisa (intensely enthusiastic) for Arabic languageand cultures.

JAMES GREGORY LIPTROT '14

THE CHINESE PRIZE is given to the student who excels in thestudy of Chinese.

RACHEL CAROLINE TALAMO '14

MARINA KEEGAN '08 MEMORIAL FUND wasestablished in the spring of 2012 by family, alumni/ae, faculty and friendsto honor the memory ofBB&N alumna Marina Keegan '08. In multiplearenas, Marina stood out as a kind, intelligent, invested young womanknown for her quick wit and irrepressible energy-. This fellowship will beawarded annually to one or more BB&N students pursuing projectsfocusing on either artistic pursuits or activist causes that reflect Marina'sspirit, talents and ideals.

MOLLY KATHERINE MURPHY '15MICHELLE LEYUAN ZHANG '15

THE CRAIG B. STONESTREET '49 PRIZE wasestablished in IQQI by family, friends, alumni/ae, and parents to honor thememory ofBB&N's respected alumnus, teacher, administrator and coach.The prize is awarded to a student of the junior class in recognition of highscholarship, excellence in athletics, constructive influence within theSchool, and is to be used for travel or other personal enrichment of aneducational nature.

COLE THOMAS O'CONNOR '15

(CitizenshipTHE PETER K. GUNNESS PRIZE, established by theBoard of Trustees, honors the founding Head of the School. Peter K.Gunness came to Browne & Nichols as Headmaster in 1969. He workedwith Elizabeth Stowe, Headmistress of the Buckingham School, to createBB&N in 15)74. With this prize the Trustees honor him by honoring astudent with high ethical standards, whose voice has made a significantdifference in bringing important issues to the attention of our community.

Driven by a deep longing to understand the world around him, thisstudent can communicate his curiosities in four languages. Hestretches the borders of his knowledge beyond the politics ofnation states in order to dive deeply and empathetically intocultures different from his own. He is steadfast in his pursuit ofknowledge in a variety fields and quietly shares his ideas withwhoever is willing to engage.

ANDRE CONSTANTIN VOGEL '14

Thoughtful, mature, intellectually curious, and loyal to family andfriends, the winner of this award is a breath of fresh air. Herpassion for discovering new ideas, pushing herself to try somethingoutside her comfort zone, and her intrinsic love of learninginfuse our school with a spirit that is enriching andrewarding. With a thoughtful and graceful voice, this youngwoman speaks up when she sees unfairness, looking out for thecommunity with a finely tuned sense of justice.

SHOSHANA LEVY '14

This year's prizewinner is noted for a mind both joyful andtenacious. A Keegan Fellow, the dynamic editor of P.O.V., and apassionate advocate for electoral reform, he has led ourcommunity to a markedly greater awareness of the world beyondour walls and to intellectual engagement with the political issues ofthe day.

DAVID MICHAEL MARKEY '14

THE MERIWETHER OTIS KIMBALL PRIZE,established in memory of a long-ago Browne & Nichols student, honorsa senior who has used his or her talents to enrich the intellectual andextracurricular life of the School.

Positive and always willing to help others, this student workedtirelessly with his athletic teams, the Yearbook, and the SeniorPrefects to improve his classmates' experiences and make theschool a better place. Eloquent, earnest, and unstoppable in class,he has also enriched the academic life of the School.

ELLIOT OMAR ExoN'i4

Determined to contribute significantly to the worlds she inhabits,this student makes class a better experience for everyone and givespassionately to her causes, which include the Vanguard and theSamaritans Hotline. Dynamic, involved, and caring, she is astalwart friend, a persuasive voice, and an exemplary student.

RACHEL CAROLINE TALAMO '14

THE BARRETT HOYT AWARD was established in 1972 inmemory of a student and is awarded to a senior who acts responsibly andrepresents his/her classmates and School with honor.

Deeply committed to all she undertakes, this award winnermaintains a remarkable depth and breadth of involvement in allfacets of school life. A mature, caring, and compassionate youngwoman, her energy and enthusiasm stem from her heartfeltcommitment to help make her community a better place. She leadsby example, as an athlete, a student, and a musician. Her presenceand participation inspire those around her.

SARAH MARGARITA CLAvijo'i4

THE ANNETTE JOHNSON PRIZE honors the memory ofa student whose life exemplified courage and commitment to scholarship.The prize recognizes optimism, perseverance and dedication to thecommunity and its ideals.

This prizewinner is a leader inside and outside of the classroom.Whether she is educating the school through Going Global,working late hours to meet a Vanguard deadline, or expressing hercreativity in the art studio, her positive attitude, intelligence, andwork ethic are always on display. She is a thoughtful,compassionate, and committed scholar whose many contributionsto the BB&N community will be long be remembered.

LAURA REBECCA ANCONA '14

THE LUBETS PRIZE was established by Richard I. Lubets,Browne ti Nichols class of '51, in memory of his parents, to honor astudent who has made an outstanding contribution during her or hissenior year.

With great energy and contagious enthusiasm, this prizewinnerhas dedicated himself to building community spirit and enliveningthe life of the school. Humor and a positive attitude havecharacterized his many contributions to the classroom, theorchestra, and myriad other aspects of school life. As Co-Presidentof the student government, always considering what would be bestfor others, he has taken his responsibilities, but not himself,seriously

TAYLOR MARKHAM NADHERNY '14

Our award winner shows her deep care for the BB&N communityby identifying and fixing school wide problems at their source. Shehas learned to stand strong in the face of criticism and to trust herauthenticity when communicating her ideas. Her intense effortsalong with her talent for mobilizing fellow students have createdcommunity roots that will continue to grow for many years tocome.

MARIANA JANE YOUNG '14

THE DAVID R. POKROSS PRIZE was established by thePokross children and grandchildren to honor their father and grandfather,a former trustee at Buckingham Browne & Nichols. It is awarded to thestudent whose commitment to people in need best embodies the idealsexpressed in the Community Service Program of the Upper School.

This student has been committed to community service since herfirst day on campus. Whether in school organizing Thanksgivingbaskets or in Cambridge volunteering hundreds of hours at aneighborhood house, she has led quietly and by example.Thoughtful, engaged, and determined, she has, as well,contributed her considerable talents to the classroom, to herfriends, and to the School.

SARA ELIZABETH ALLAN '14

THE APRIL TERUEL PRIZE, given in memory of a formerstudent, is awarded this year to a senior who is kind and understanding tohis peers and has been an active participant in the life of the School.

This prizewinner resists stereotypes, eludes characterization, andnever ceases to defy expectations. He brings a quick-wit and asense of joy and laughter to the classroom. Dedicated to his family,his school, and his friends, he is a young man on a mission todevelop his academic skills, serve his community, and live up to hisown high standards.

CONNOR O'NEIL CAMPBELL '14

THE HEAD'S PRIZE is awarded to those students in thegraduating class who, in addition to fine scholarship, have contributedgenerously to friends, the school community, and whose lives exemplifythe School's motto: Honor, Scholarship, Kindness.

During his time at BB&N, this award recipient has been a quiet,unassuming force for good in the community. He has pursuedexcellence in all areas of his BB&N life, be it in the classroom, onthe field, or on Student Council. He cares deeply and assumesresponsibility for his peers and for his school. On the DisciplinaryCommittee he is described as compassionate and a person ofunquestioned integrity. Positive, witty, perceptive, empathetic,and working to become an informed citizen to better those aroundhim, this young man has left a lasting mark on our community.

ADAM THOMPSON REYNOLDS '14

Bringing discipline, insight, joy and grace to all her activities, thisyear's prizewinner has made significant contributions to all areasof life at BB&N. She has shared her many talents in classroomsand on the athletic fields; she has benefitted the school andinternational communities in service projects, such as herexemplary work in Nicaraguan villages as one of the first recipientsof a Marina Keegan fellowship. With her own strong innercompass, she has supported her peers, empathetically maturelyand generously.

RACHEL JOHANNA STRODEL '14

THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN PRIZE wasestablished by George Deptula, a former member of the faculty, to recognizestrength of character, sensitivity to the needs of others, and willingness to usehis or her education, talent, and time to assist those in need.

During his time at the Upper School this award winner hasdistinguished himself as someone willing to listen to and supportothers, as well as share his thoughts and experiences. His readinessto give of himself has made him a valued and respected member ofthe community and someone young and old alike can look to forguidance, wisdom, and inspiration.

STEPHEN ALEXANDER BISSAINTHE '14