Annual Upper School Awards Ceremony

On May 17, we hosted the annual Upper School Awards ceremony. You can view photos of the ceremony here. Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their achievements.

 

 

Matthew Lewis '27 - Level of Merit and OSDA state qualifier

Thomas Daly '27 - Level of Merit, State Qualifier, National Qualifier and World Schools Debate Team

Anna Johannessen '25 - Level of Merit and OSDA state qualifier

Ian Miller '25 - Level of Excellence and OSDA state qualifier

Charlie Jablonski '25 - Level of Excellence and OSDA state qualifier

Luke Peterson '25 - Level of Special Distinction, OSDA state qualifier, NSDA national qualifier

 

Excellence in Drama Awards: presented to students who have participated in both the fall and spring productions and demonstrated a clear commitment to the Drama Club

 

Mikyra Elston '25, Kylie Lavalley '26, Charles Sustar '25, Sophia Velotta '26

 

Excellence in Technical Theater Award: presented to students who have gone above and beyond on the stage crew for the fall and spring plays

 

Anastasiia Duravkina '26, AJ Lowery '25

 

Excellence in Music Award - presented to deserving members of the Pops Ensemble who have displayed exceptional development, enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to the art of music

 

JJ Cistone '26, Will Scott '26, Jack Overman '25

 

Distinction in Digital Media: recognizes students who have continually showcased hard work, creativity and dedication to the Digital Media Program

 

Fantastical Art Award: recognizes students who are passionate about art, always thinking about how to create “outside of the box” and who continue to ask “what if?”

 

 

Spanish Awards: presented to the students who have demonstrated a true passion for and a genuine interest in the study of Spanish while maintaining a superior academic average

 

Spanish 1 Award

Aiden Pike '27, Yelena Wang '27, Campbell Hairston '27

 

Spanish 2 Award

 

Spanish 3 Award

 

Spanish 4 Hispanic Culture Past & Present

 

Spanish 4 Pre-AP

 

AP Spanish

 

Hispanic Language and Culture

 

Latin Awards: presented to the students who have demonstrated a true passion for and a genuine interest in the study of Latin while maintaining a superior academic average

 

Latin 1

Dominic Bellini '26, Gianna Lucci '27

 

Latin 2

 

Latin 3

 

Latin 4

 

French Awards: presented to the students who have demonstrated a true passion for and a genuine interest in the study of French while maintaining a superior academic average

 

French 1

 

French 2

 

French 3

 

French 4

 

English Language Studies

 

 

The John Gale Award: presented to the top Language Arts students at each grade level

 

Grade 9: Thomas Daly '27, Sanjeethi Anand '27

Grade 10: Steven Ingram '26, Holly Hunter '26

Grade 11: Bryce Beard '25, Lilly Parras '25

 

The Holy Cross Award in Literature: presented to the student who demonstrates the capacity to act as an agent of change and to raise the bar for those around them

 

 

Mathematics Award: recognizes students who take risks in the classroom by asking questions, demonstrate genuine interest in mathematical topics by learning independently, investigate their own approach to problem-solving, show solid effort and achievement, and are genuinely engaged and willing to help others

 

Grade 9: Sanjeethi Anand '27, Evan Lindley '27, Benjamin McAuley '27, Olivia Slocum '27, Yelena Wang '27, Linghan (Andy) Zeng '27

 

Grade 10: Esther Dai '26, Holly Hunter '26, Sibo (Steven) Wang '26

 

Grade 11: Vincent D'Angelo '25, Ian Miller '25, Luke Peterson '25, Joseph Vitale '25

 

2023 Rensselaer Medal: presented to a promising rising senior who is in the top 10% of the class and excels in math and science

 

 

Science Awards: presented to students who have demonstrated boundless passion for the subject and curiosity to know and learn, have achieved mastery of the content, and are a positive presence in the classroom and a good role model for their peers

 

Physics Award: Ta'nija Brown '27, Madelyn Donnelly '25, Linghan (Andy) Zeng '27

 

AP Physics 2: Esther Dai '26

 

AP Physics C: Carter Richmond '25

 

Chemistry: Holly Hunter '26, Xinyue (Corina) Li '26, Evan Lindley '27, Eva Savelli '26,

 

AP Chemistry: Esther Dai '26, Ian Miller '25

 

Biology: Aubrey Anders '25, Alexander Batchik '26, Bryce Beard '25, Nate Lindley '26,

 

Social Studies Awards: honor students who have excelled in each of the history disciplines, showed true passion for the topics covered, have gone above and beyond as history students and served as exemplary role models for their peers

 

Grade 9: Charles Thomas '27, Camden Dreiling '27, Evan Lindley '27,
Morgan Pfundstein '27

Grade 10: Ralph Asher '26, Valentina DiCenso '26, Holly Hunter '26, Eva Savelli '26,

Grade 11: Bryce Beard '25, Vincent D'Angelo '25, Anna Johannesen '25,

 

 

 

 

Glen Oak Scholarship: awarded annually to a young woman/young women in Grade 11 who best represents the spirit of Glen Oak School

 

 

University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Science Award: recognizes outstanding high school science students who are completing their junior year

 

 

 

The University of Rochester Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award: recognizes commitment to understanding and addressing difficult issues, leadership and dedication to community action, and strong grades in rigorous humanities and social science courses

 

 

Rochester Institute of Technology Art & Design Award: recognizes outstanding high school students who demonstrate high achievement in art, design and creativity

 

 

Rochester Institute of Technology Business and Leadership Award: recognizes outstanding high school students who demonstrate an interest and ability in business, leadership and entrepreneurship

 

 

Rochester Institute of Technology Women in STEM Award: recognizes outstanding female high school students who have demonstrated high achievement, ability and interest in science, computing, robotics and/or math

 

 

 

 

University of Notre Dame Book Award: recognizes a junior who loves learning and sees beyond grades; desires to use her or his intellectual talents for the betterment of the world and the Church; is a leader inside the classroom; occupies a position of leadership in the areas of student government, publications, athletics or any other important aspect of school life; gives of herself or himself in service to others; and takes his or her faith life seriously

 

 

Harvard Book Award: originated by Harvard Alumni in 1910 as part of an effort to attract the attention of talented students to the opportunities in Cambridge

 

 

Yale Book Award: recognizes a junior who demonstrates outstanding personal character and intellectual promise

 

 

 

 

Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:  presented to the current Gilmour Academy Civic Engagement Team Justice Leaders who work toward equity and diversity within our Gilmour community through their leadership and sense of justice

 

 

Br. Richard Keller Service Award: recognizes student leaders who have demonstrated reaching out to the community with zeal, hospitality and inclusiveness in a sincere effort to serve those having limited resources

 

Grade 9: Naya Hilal '27, Thomas Daly '27

Grade 10: Javi Swinarski '26, Sophia Velotta '26

Grade 11: Zoe Hayek '25, Carter Richmond '25

 

Chaplain's Awards: presented to students who go about giving daily witness to their faith and living our Holy Cross Mission

 

Grade 9:

 

Grade 10:

 

Grade 11:

 

Blessed Basil Moreau Award: recognized by their peers and affirmed by the faculty, recognizes students who live as Holy Cross people by exhibiting a genuine desire to learn and embodying the core values of Holy Cross

 

Grade 9:

 

Grade 10:

 

Grade 11: