Portsmouth Abbey announces Prize Day recipients
The following Portsmouth Abbey students were honored during the school's prize day.
ATHLETICS AWARDS
THE CROSS-COUNTRY COACH’S TROPHIESThe Cross-Country Coach’s Trophies are presented to a girl and a boy who best combine the highest levels of leadership, skill and commitment.Sean Brennan, Newburyport, MassachusettsCharlotte Hudson, Greensboro, Georgia
THE GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY TROPHYA gift to Portsmouth Abbey by William and Patricia Hannaford, Jr., parents of William ’89 and Tara ’97, the Girls’ Field Hockey Trophy is presented each year to the player who best exhibits a strong desire to compete, a positive attitude and humility both on and off the field, thus making her a natural and dependable leader.
Sara DeSousa, Cumberland, Rhode Island
THE JOHN M. HOGAN ’54 FOOTBALL TROPHYThe football trophy in memory of John M. Hogan ’54 goes to a member of the graduating class who has shown the kind of ability, initiative, dedication and team spirit that distinguished Jack Hogan as an athlete and an alumnus.
Michael Abbate, Newport, Rhode Island
THE WILLIAM FRANKLIN SANDS MEMORIAL SOCCER TROPHYGiven in memory of their father, William Franklin Sands, by James ’32, Robert ’33 and John Sands ’40, the trophy recognizes the boy who has shown the courtesy, courage and skill that has made him a dependable teammate and natural leader.
Joseph Verderber, Wareham, Massachusetts
THE GIRLS’ SOCCER TROPHYA gift to Portsmouth Abbey by Christopher and Carol Gontarz, parents of Andrew ’97 and Cara ’99, this trophy is awarded each year to the player who best combines the qualities of dependability, dedication and selflessness in uniting and leading her team.
Ryon Black, Portsmouth, Rhode Island
THE BOYS’ BASKETBALL TROPHYThe Basketball trophy is presented to the player who best combines the highest level of leadership, skill and commitment.
Bernard Dushie, Accra, Ghana
THE PFEFFER CUPThis cup was established by the Pfeffer family - Jane, Jim ’69, Abby ’01 and Eliza ’01. The Pfeffer Cup recognizes a member of the girls’ basketball program whose strong character makes her emblematic of Portsmouth Abbey’s highest ideals. Through leadership, the love of and commitment to the game of basketball, and with a strong sense of teamwork, the recipient has been a force for excellence while a member of the Portsmouth Abbey girls’ basketball program.
Sarah Edwards, Westport, Massachusetts
THE ANDREW M. HUNT AND CAROL MEEHAN HUNT HOCKEY TROPHIESThese trophies are given in honor of Andrew M. Hunt and his wife, Carol Meehan Hunt, the parents of Kevin ’70, Peter ’71 and Jim ’83. The trophies recognize a boy and a girl from the hockey program who embody the leadership, character and devotion to their team and program that have made them valuable and dependable teammates.
Jack Baird, Riverside, CaliforniaMichael Patko, Dayton, OhioIsabella DiReda, Oxford, Massachusetts
THE CARLOS XAVIER ARAUJO ’96 MEMORIAL SQUASH TROPHYThis trophy is awarded in loving memory of Carlos Xavier Araujo ’96 to the squash player who best exemplifies Carlos's perseverance, sportsmanship, sense of humor and vitality.
William Hurlbut, Marion, Massachusetts
THE GIRLS’ SQUASH COACH’S TROPHYThe Squash Coach’s Trophy is presented to the player who best combines the highest levels of leadership, skill and commitment.
Charlotte West, Scituate, Massachusetts
THE GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL COACH’S TROPHYThe Volleyball Coach’s Trophy is presented to the player who best combines the highest levels of leadership, skill and commitment.
Merritt Coward, Little Compton, Rhode Island
THE WRESTLING COACH’S TROPHYThe Wrestling Coach’s Trophy is presented to a wrestler who is admired for outstanding leadership, sportsmanship, positive attitude and commitment to the team.
Garrett Roskelly, Portsmouth Rhode Island
THE BASEBALL COACH’S TROPHYThe Baseball Coach’s Trophy is presented to the player who best combines the highest levels of leadership, skill and commitment.
Matthew Parella, Bristol, Rhode Island
THE DORMENT GOLF TROPHY A gift from Chris ’63 and Rosemary Dorment in honor of their daughter, Camilla ’06. This trophy recognizes a member of the girls’ golf team who best exhibits leadership, skill, humility and a passion for golf.
Carly Costaregni, Miami Beach, Florida
THE GOLF COACH’S TROPHYThis trophy is presented to a boy who is admired for his superior level of dedication and commitment to the team and the game of golf.
Christopher Waldorf, Barrington, Rhode Island
THE FROST FAMILY TROPHYThis trophy has been given to Portsmouth Abbey by former coach John W. Frost to recognize a boys' lacrosse player who has contributed in significant ways to the School's lacrosse program and whose passion for the game is best exemplified by his leadership, fair play and gentlemanly conduct.
Jack Lucey, Delmar, New York
THE HANNAFORD FAMILY TROPHYA gift to Portsmouth Abbey by William and Patricia Hannaford, Jr., parents of William ’89 and Tara ’97, this award recognizes a member of the girls’ lacrosse team who best exhibits a strong desire to compete, a positive attitude, and humility both on and off the field, thus making her a natural and dependable leader.
Alexis Dahlberg, Providence, Rhode Island
THE ROBERT PRICE ’71 SAILING TROPHYThis trophy given in memory of Robert Price ’71 by his family is awarded to the sailor whose skill, leadership and love of sailing have been of the greatest value to the members of the team.
Liam Barry, Bristol, Rhode Island
THE SOFTBALL COACH’S TROPHYThe Softball Coach’s Trophy is presented to a player who is admired for her outstanding leadership, sportsmanship, positive attitude and commitment to the team.
Sarah Edwards, Westport, Massachusetts
THE TENNIS COACH’S TROPHIESThe Tennis Coach’s Trophies are presented to a boy and a girl who best combine the highest levels of leadership, skill and commitment to their teams.
William Hurlbut, Marion, MassachusettsAlessandra Cristiani, Santi Tecia, El Salvador
THE TRACK COACH’S TROPHIESThe Track Coach’s Trophies are presented to a boy and a girl who best combine the highest levels of leadership, skill and commitment to their teams.
Obi Onwudiwe, Lagos, NigeriaOdunayo Adelaiye, Lincoln, Rhode Island
SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARDThe Scholar-Athlete Award recognizes a boy and a girl in the Sixth Form who, during the course of the school year, earned three varsity letters while demonstrating the highest academic achievement.
Elena Cristiani, Doral, FloridaQuinn Brighton, Charlotte, North Carolina
THE PORTSMOUTH ABBEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONSelected by the varsity coaching staff and the athletic director, this award is presented each year to members of the Sixth Form who exhibit outstanding playing ability, sportsmanship, leadership, effort and dedication in each of the three seasons of athletics.Ashtyn Bringardner, Raynham, MassachusettsIsabella DiReda, Oxford, MassachusettsBernard Dushie, Accra, GhanaSarah Edwards, Westport, MassachusettsJack Lucey, Delmar, New YorkJoseph Verderber, Wareham, Massachusetts
ACADEMIC AWARDS
ELECTED TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE CUM LAUDE SOCIETYPresented by Dr. Michael Bonin
Liam Barry, Bristol, Rhode IslandQuinn Brighton, Charlotte, North CarolinaHannah Gallagher, Rochester, New HampshireKent Kim, Seoul, KoreaCaroline McLaughlin, Anchorage, AlaskaRose Yu, Beijing, China
THEOLOGY AWARDS
For general excellence over the entire course:
Kent Kim, Seoul, Korea
For excellence in THEOLOGY
Upper School: Becca Healey, Brooklyn, New York
Lower School: Michael Foley, Wrentham, Massachusetts and Whitaker Williams, Kennesaw, Georgia
ENGLISH AND HUMANITIES AWARDS
THE WILLIAM FORCE STEAD PRIZE FOR CREATIVE WRITINGGiven in memory of Dom Julian Stead ’43’s father, William Force Stead, this award was established by James M. Osborn, professor of English at Yale University. William Force Stead was an author and fellow of Worcester College and Oxford, whose letters from W.B. Yeats, T.S. Eliot and others were presented to Yale by Portsmouth Abbey School.
Sara DeSousa, Cumberland, Rhode Island
THE ALEXANDER A. PHILLIPS POETRY PRIZEIn memory of Mr. Phillips, a poet and friend of the monastic community.
Erin McGinley, Portsmouth, Rhode Island
THE REV. JOHN O'ROURKE MEMORIAL PRIZEIn memory of Father O'Rourke, a friend of the monastic community. This year’s award for excellence in Sixth-Form English is awarded to:
Liam Barry, Bristol, Rhode Island
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES AWARDFor outstanding achievement in the HUMANITIES and SOCIAL SCIENCES
Nessa McDermott, Newport, Rhode Island
For excellence in ENGLISH, Form III
Whitaker Williams, Kennesaw, Georgia
For excellence in HUMANITIES
Aidan Sainte, Hackettstown, New JerseyAllison Miller, South Chatham, MassachusettsNate Heller, San Gabriel, California
THE MAURA B. AND ROBERT W. MOREY PRIZEEstablished in honor of Maura and Bob Morey, parents of Edward Morey ’94, for their dedication to Portsmouth Abbey School’s students and teachers, the Morey Prize is presented to the outstanding Fifth-Form English student in recognition of superior performance and with particular attention to proficiency in written expression.
Nate Lee, Portsmouth, Rhode Island
THE PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARDFor excellence in public speaking
Jennifer Shon, Seoul, Korea
CLASSICAL LANGUAGE AWARDS
For excellence in LATIN
Upper Level: Mary Adams, Buffalo, New York
Lower Level: Jennifer Rui, Nanjing, China
THE BISHOP ANSGAR AWARDThis award, in memory of Bishop Ansgar Nelson, is presented for excellence in LATIN and civic spirit.
Rose Yu, Beijing, China
NATIONAL LATIN EXAM
Level I School Winner:
Ethan Kang, Seoul, KoreaEvelyn Meko, Portsmouth, Rhode IslandJack Smith, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Level II School Winner:
Jennifer Rui, Nanjing, China
Level III, Reading Comprehension School Winner:
Mary Adams, Buffalo, New York
Level IV, Poetry School Winner:
Kent Kim
THE CLASSICAL STUDIES BOOK PRIZEGiven in memory of Cecil J. (Jack) Acheson, who taught Classics at Portsmouth Abbey School for twenty-four years and in memory of Peter H. E. Harris, who taught Greek for thirty-five years. This prize is awarded to the member of the graduating class who has shown, as a Fifth- or Sixth-Form student, an appreciation for the Classics program of studies at Portsmouth Abbey School in either LATIN or GREEK, or both.
Kent Kim, Seoul, Korea
MODERN LANGUAGE AWARDS
For excellence in FRENCH
Upper Level: Nessa McDermott, Newport, Rhode Island
Lower Level: Sophie Green, Guatemala City, Guatemala
For excellence in SPANISH
Upper Level: Erin McGinley, Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Lower Level: Allison Miller, South Chatham, Massachusetts
For excellence in CHINESE
Upper Level: Jonathan Mammen, Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Lower Level: Nathan Lee, Portsmouth, Rhode Island
HISTORY AWARDS
THE FRANK E. LALLY HISTORY BOOK AWARDSThese awards are given in memory of Dr. Lally, member of the faculty and head of the History Department from 1933-1965.
For excellence in ANCIENT HISTORY
Michael Giuliano Reich, Avon, ConnecticutJack Smith, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
For excellence in RHODE ISLAND HISTORY SEMINAR
Zoey Bartley, Tiverton, Rhode Island
For excellence in EUROPEAN HISTORY
Sofia Aragones, New York, New York
For excellence in US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
Georgia Sones, Newport, Rhode Island
THE SENATOR HERBERT CLAIBORNE PELL MEDALFor excellence in UNITED STATES HISTORY
Austin Zhao, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE AWARDS
AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
Senior Division School Winner: Xingzhi Gong, Shanghai, China
Junior Division School Winner: Sauroo Park, Seoul, Korea
THE NORMAN MARCOUX PRIZE IN GEOMETRYThis prize, given by his family, is given in honor of Norman Marcoux, valued colleague and respected teacher from 1951-1991.
Jack Smith, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
For excellence in ALGEBRA II/ANALYSIS
Michael Foley, Wrentham, Massachusetts
For excellence in PRECALCULUS
Sauroo Park, Seoul, Korea
For excellence in STATISTICS
Kent Kim, Seoul, Korea
For excellence in CALCULUS
Kevin Xu, Zhuhai Guangdong, China
For excellence in COMPUTER SCIENCE
Nathan Heller, San Gabriel, California
For excellence in ECONOMICS
Coleman Hayes, New York, New York
THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY AWARDThe American Mathematical Society Award is given to a student in the graduating class who has demonstrated outstanding success in MATHEMATICS.
Quinn Brighton, Charlotte, North Carolina
THE RENSSELAER MEDALThis medal is awarded to promising secondary-school students who have distinguished themselves in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE.
Lorna Liu, Beijing, China
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTAwarded to one female and one male student in the Fifth Form to honor them for high achievement in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE
Monique Hwang, Seoul, KoreaAustin Zhao, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
THE GEORGE FRIES II, MEDALSIn memory of Mr. Fries, a long-time friend of Dom Andrew Jenks and benefactor of Portsmouth Abbey School
For excellence in MATHEMATICS
Yulin Jiang, Shenzhen, China
For excellence in CHEMISTRY
Quinn Brighton, Charlotte, North Carolina
THE FRANCIS I. BRADY MEDALFor excellence in PHYSICS, in memory of Francis Brady, assistant headmaster from 1940-1955
Slade Crouse, Singapore
For excellence in CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS
Sauroo Park, Seoul, Korea
For excellence in BIOLOGY
Liam Barry, Bristol, Rhode Island
For excellence in MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY
Liam Barry, Bristol, Rhode Island
For excellence in INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Erin McGinley, Portsmouth, Rhode Island
ART AWARDS
For excellence in STUDIO ART
Fiona Yang, Andover, Massachusetts
For excellence in ART HISTORY
Kent Kim, Seoul, Korea
For excellence in PHOTOGRAPHY
Sergio Ley, Culiacan, Mexico
For excellence in CERAMICS
Teghan Torrey, Little Compton, Rhode Island
For excellence in DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION
Gavin Liu, Taiyuan, China
THE McGUIRE ART MEDALGiven by Donald McGuire, Jr. ’74 and James McGuire ’78 in memory of their father, Donald T. McGuire, who taught art from 1971-1986, the McGuire Art Medal is awarded to a student in the graduating class who has demonstrated, by tangible expression in the area of the visual arts, a special quality of imagination and creativity.
Saeeun (Liz) Park, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN BOOK AWARDPresented to a graduating Sixth-Form student who has exhibited commendable talent and energy in the visual arts.
Sophie Green,Guatemala City, Guatemala
THE MUSIC PRIZEGiven in memory of Milton and Fern Miller Wolverton, parents of Dom Ambrose, this prize is awarded to members of the School community who have made a significant contribution to the music program.Katherine Choi, Seoul, Korea
DOM AMBROSE WOLVERTON DRAMA AWARDA gift to the School by the family of Patrick O'Neill ’00, in honor of Dom Ambrose Wolverton for his many years of service to the performing arts, the award is presented annually to the Abbey player whose talent, leadership and passion for theater have been of the greatest value to the Portsmouth Abbey community. In addition to recognizing artistic excellence, this award honors the recipient’s humility both on and off the stage.
Hannah Gallagher Rochester, New Hampshire
CHARACTER, SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS
To be presented by: Mr. Jay Bragan, Head of Performing Arts Dept.
RED KEYThe Red Key tour guides offer a prospective student and family their first impression of our community and School. It is with great appreciation that the following students are cited for sustained service and special commitment as heads of Red Key this year.
Georgia Sones, Newport, Rhode IslandMarianne Rasch,GuatemalaCaroline McLaughlin, Anchorage, AlaskaAlexis Dahlberg, Providence, Rhode IslandDami Opawumi, El Paso, TexasTruman Curtis, Norwalk, ConnecticutMichael Abbate, Newport, Rhode IslandMorton Jiang, Shenzhen, ChinaAidan Duffy, North Kingstown, Rhode IslandJack Lucey, Delmar, New York
THE WILLIAM M. HANEY FELLOWSHIPSThese fellowships are available through a gift from William M. Haney III ’80, made in honor of his father, William M. Haney, chemistry teacher, houseparent and coach at Portsmouth Abbey from 1968-1991. Awarded on the basis of submitted proposals, the Haney Fellowships provide the opportunity for selected Fifth-Form students to have a unique summer educational opportunity.
Mary Adams, Buffalo, New YorkSteve Cheon, Seoul, KoreaRebecca Healey, Brooklyn, New YorkMonique Hwang, Seoul, KoreaGus Oliveira, Little Compton, Rhode IslandAidan Surber, Lakeland, FloridaAlina Wang, Beijing, China
THE SAINT GREGORY AWARDSThe Saint Gregory Awards are inspired by the model of Gregory the Great, patron of our School. Saint Gregory committed his life to the service of others, actively seeking to improve his church and the world by cultivating faithful leaders, and in devoting special attention to the poor and disenfranchised. In this spirit, the recipients of this award have taken leadership roles in serving beyond our campus on behalf of others in need.Alexis Buwembo, Haverhill, MassachusettsKent Kim, Seoul, KoreaSabrina Luo, Beijing, ChinaMariana McKeating, Cumberland, Rhode IslandCaroline McLaughlin, Anchorage, AlaskaOna Ogbuefi, Lake Forest, IllinoisDami Opawumi, El Paso, Texas
ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS SCHOLARSHIPThe ARMY ROTC is one of the most demanding and successful leadership programs in the country. Upon completion, the recipient of this award, as an Army ROTC graduate, is offered officer status in the Army.
Michael Abbate, Newport, Rhode Island
AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS HSSP COMMANDER’S SCHOLARSHIP AT DUKE UNIVERSITYThe Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is a college program that offered at more than 1, 700 colleges and universities across the United States that prepares young adults to become officers in the U. S. Military.
Caroline McLaughlin, Anchorage, AlaskaMerritt Coward, Little Compton, Rhode Island
THE RHODE ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL CIVIC LEADERSHIP AWARDSThe award is given to one male and one female student in the Fifth Form in recognition of their outstanding leadership skills, academic record and contributions to both school and community.
Abigail Lawler, Boise, IdahoGus Oliveira, Little Compton, Rhode Island
THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDThis award is given to a member of the Fifth Form to recognize his or her outstanding personal attributes and service to the School and community.
Grace Connaughton, Mansfield, Massachusetts
SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE BOOK AWARDThis award is presented to a student in the Fifth Form who exercises a capacity for academic achievement and continued education, has an awareness of social responsibility, displays leadership qualities, and possesses strong character.
Bruce Taylor, Memphis, Tennessee
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA’S JEFFERSON BOOK AWARDOn behalf of the University of Virginia, its Alumni Association, and the UVA Club of Rhode Island, the Jefferson Book Award is presented to a Fifth-Form student whom the faculty considers to be an exceptionally talented scholar, leader and citizen - the traits Thomas Jefferson wanted his students to embody in establishing the University of Virginia.
Niamh Whelan, Bristol, Rhode Island
THE SMITH COLLEGE CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND AWARDThe Smith College Club of Rhode Island Award is presented to an outstanding Fifth-Form student who exemplifies the academic achievement, leadership qualities and concern for others that characterize the thousands of women who have graduated from Smith College.
Rebecca Healey, Brooklyn, New York
THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA BOOK AWARDThrough its alumni association, the University of Pennsylvania presents this award each year to a Fifth-Form student who best exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of Benjamin Franklin – a scholar, innovator and one who serves the community.
Sean Brennan, Newburyport, Massachusetts
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE BOOK AWARDThis book is awarded to a member of the Fifth Form who best combines the qualities of scholarship, leadership and achievement.
Slade Crouse, Indonesia
THE YALE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDFor outstanding personal character and intellectual promise
Austin Zhao, Surrey, British Columbia
THE HARVARD-RADCLIFFE CLUB OF RI BOOK AWARDThis award is presented to an outstanding student in the Fifth Form who displays excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other fields.
Charlotte West, Scituate, Massachuttes
CONGRESSMAN DAVID CICILLINE AWARDThis award is presented to the member of the graduating class who has distinguished himself/herself through school and community involvement.
Truman Curtis, Norwalk Connecticut (picture included)
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S LEADERSHIP AWARDThis award is presented to a member of the graduating class who best embodies the qualities of a student leader, exhibited through a combination of dedication to his or her studies and a commitment to school service.
Dami Opawumi, El Paso, Te
AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
To be presented by: Mr. Matthew P. Walter, Head of School
THE DR. JAMES M. DEVECCHI HEAD BOY AND HEAD GIRL RECOGNITIONS: Presented in the name of Dr. DeVecchi, math teacher, colleague, coach and the School's 11th headmaster and under whose tenure the Abbey's tradition of head boy and head girl student-leadership model was initiated, these awards are presented each year to the Head Boy and Head Girl in recognition of their courage to serve and in thanks for their contributions to Portsmouth Abbey School.
Michael Abbate, Newport, Rhode IslandSofia Aragones
THE MATTHEW PENNEY ’07 PERSEVERANCE AWARDGiven by his parents in memory of their son, Matthew ’07, this monetary grant for freshman college expenses is presented to a Sixth-Form student who has shown the same determined perseverance, excellent character and kindness throughout his or her time at the School, as seen in Matthew Penney.
Jermaine Anson, Manchester, New Hampshire
THE MARY LOUISE KEARNEY AWARDThis award is given each year in memory of Mary Louise Kearney, sister of Pierce Kearney ’44, Dom Damian ’45, Thomas ’45, Gerald ’48 and David ’50 to a member of the Sixth Form who has distinguished him- or herself through his or her character, contributions to our community, and the progress that he or she has made during his or her time at Portsmouth Abbey.
Sofia Aragones, New York, New York
THE FACULTY FORM V AWARDThis award is made by vote of the faculty to that member of the Fifth Form who qualifies as the “best all-around student” in his or her Form, with special emphasis being placed on high scholarship and character.
Robert Howenstein, Boulder, Colorado
THE DOUAI PRIZESponsored by the Douai Foundation and awarded to a member of each school in the English Benedictine Congregation, at the Head of School’s discretion, this monetary award recognizes a member of the graduating class who demonstrates Benedictine values with good humor.
Joseph Verderber, Wareham, Massachusetts
THE HEAD OF SCHOOL'S AWARDThis is a special award to members of the Sixth Form who, in the Head of School's opinion, have been a force for good in the School through their good will, personal example and effort.
Merritt Coward, Little Compton, Rhode IslandHannah Gallagher, Rochester, New HampshireQuinn Brighton, Charlotte, North CarolinaJack Lucey, Delmar, New Yourk
THE DOM LUKE CHILDS ’57 MEMORIAL MEDALThis award was established by Frederick C. Childs ’75 in memory of his uncle and is awarded to that member of the graduating class who best exemplifies those qualities of citizenship that were so prized by Dom Luke: intelligence, virtue and concern for others.
Alexis Buwembo, Haverhill, Massasschusetts
THE EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDThis award is presented to the graduating Sixth-Form student with the highest cumulative academic average for their Fifth- and Sixth-Form years.
Kent Kim, Seoul, Korea
THE WILLIAM BARRY McCOY ’67 MEMORIAL AWARDElected by the monastic faculty, this award is presented to a Sixth-Form student for interest and growth in things of the spirit and for influence upon his or her classmates, through Christian attitude and constructive leadership as exemplified by William Barry McCoy ’67.
Caroline Mclaughlin, Anchorage, Alaska
THE WILLIAM GRIFFIN KELLEY MEMORIAL TROPHYEstablished in memory of a teacher of English and Greek, through a vote of the faculty, this trophy is awarded annually to a member of the Sixth Form who, in their opinion, has made a most significant contribution to the life of the School. All phases of school life are considered: academic, athletic, and extracurricular, as well as the special qualities of humaneness, humility and sense of humor.
Michael Abbate, Newport, Rhode Island
This article originally appeared on Newport Daily News: Portsmouth Abbey announces Prize Day recipients
