Upper School Class Day 2023

On June 6, Baldwin recognized outstanding students at Class Day in celebration of their high academic achievements and demonstration of Baldwin’s ideals in their everyday lives. These students received the following awards in recognition of the many contributions they have made as individuals to the Baldwin community.

 

The highest honor, The Baldwin Award — given to a senior who has distinguished herself in pursuit of excellence in academics, the arts, leadership, service and sensitivity to others — went to Katie Reed ’23.

 

Other awards include:

 

The White Blazer is awarded to a girl who has played on at least two varsity sports in her senior year and who represents the best qualities of sportsmanship: the ability to win and lose gracefully, act with integrity, take criticism willingly and show loyalty to her team. This award is voted on by girls who have played on a team in the Upper School: Katie Reed ’23.

 

The Baldwin Class of 2003 Award, endowed by the members of the Class of 2003, commends an Upper School student for her dedication to academic pursuits, creative approach to leadership, and strong sense of class unity. This year, the Class of 2003 Award was given to Carley Taylor ’23.

The Baldwin Class of 2002 Award, established by the parents of the Class of 2002, is given to the senior who, through her personality and character, has made her class special for its members. The award recognizes the winner’s sensitivity toward others, kindness, dedication and approachability. This year, it was awarded to Yemale Febres ’23.

The Baldwin Class of 1998 Award commends an Upper School student for her achievement, perseverance, and determination in the face of challenges. This year it was awarded to Megan Adelman ’23 and Lauren Brown ’23.

 

The Rachel Shao Sun Award is a memorial tribute to a Baldwin mom and Board of Trustees member. This honor is awarded to a senior who has exhibited academic excellence, leadership, warmth, good humor and the ability to be a true friend: Aida Haile ’23.

The Caroline Simon Award given in honor of Caroline Simon, a Senior Trustee, goes to the Junior or Senior who, in the judgment of the Upper School faculty, has completed during the academic year an outstanding project, activity or body of work that demonstrates creativity, willingness to take a risk and sustained effort in the pursuit of academic excellence. This year the Simon Award is given to: Wynne Conger ’23.

The Phi Beta Kappa Award is given to a student who embodies the ideals of academic achievement, character, and a love of wisdom and learning. This year it was awarded to  Makenna Walko ’23.

 

The Fourteen Year Club recognizes students who have been at Baldwin from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. This year there are nine new members: Megan Adelman, Flora Brigham, Julie Brose, Aislynn Cross, Christa Kay, Katie Reed, Gabrielle Sarraino, Grace Sheehan and Aleida Skogland.

The Thirteen Year Club recognizes students who have been at Baldwin from Kindergarten through Grade 12. This year there are five new members: Arden Davey, Violet Paiva, Zoe Ross, Amelia Schafer and Camille Stecker.

 

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognized eight Baldwin seniors as finalists this year: Julie Brose, Christina Cai, Batya Kaplan, Eugenia Li, Yuru Lin, Betti Pang, Makenna Walko and Emily Zhang. Winners of the National Merit Scholarship are Yuru Lin and Betti Pang.

The Society of Women Engineers recognizes and honors high school women who have demonstrated excellence in the fields of mathematics and science for three years. Certificates of highest honors were presented to seniors Lisa Evans, Betti Pang and Isabella Thompson.

The Coughanowr Linguistics Award was given by Effie Natsis Coughanowr, mother of two Baldwin graduates, to honor the teaching and learning of languages. The award stipulates that the winner must take two or more years of Latin and at least two years of another language. This year's winner is a dedicated student whose love for learning new languages and immersing herself in different cultures is evident. During her Baldwin years, she has studied French and Latin and she took the Introduction to Arabic course in her junior year and the Introduction to Ancient Greek course in her senior year. She loves to communicate with people from different countries and get to know about their ways of life and traditions. Furthermore, she takes advantage of her trips to foreign countries to strengthen her language skills, always able to step out of her comfort zone. She seizes numerous opportunities for personal growth and maturity by navigating her way through life-enriching experiences. This year’s award went to: Camille Stecker ’23.

The Eva Macklis Award is presented to the student who has a profound interest in and dedication to the Performing Arts. This year’s recipient is a champion of Baldwin performing arts, not only participating in every production and concert she possibly could, but encouraging anyone who would listen to be involved in and celebrate Baldwin arts. She has been an active member of Maskers, Chorus and the B Flats throughout her years in Upper School. Her enthusiasm and dedication are immutable and contagious: Julie Brose ’23.

Senior Lamplighter Heads Recognition: The Lamplighter Heads take on a special leadership role at Baldwin, applying and interviewing for the position as 10th graders, and committing to the role for two years, recognizing that they are not allowed to run for any other student leadership positions as either a junior or senior. They, along with the rest of the Lamplighters, give up their free time, join us for Open Houses and other special events, help with evening and weekend activities, and help run the largest student group at the school. We honor our Senior Lamplighter Heads and thank them for their dedication and service: Arden Davey, Batya Kaplan and Hana Twyman.

  

 

Most Valuable Manager Award: The most valuable manager award recognizes the essential role in the success of a team. This award is given to Yemale Febres ’23.

 

The Ruth Davidon Elite Athlete Award was established in 2002 by Gwinn Heilner Scott ’58, in honor of Ruth A. Davidon ’82. Ruth was six time single and double sculler national champion and a member of the US National team for four straight years. She rowed in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, GA and in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. This year, the award honors rower: Anna Johnson ’23.

The Margot Cunningham Award was established in honor of Margot Cunningham who was a member of the Physical Education Department for 28 years. She was a dedicated teacher as well as a demanding and successful coach. This award is given to seniors who have played three sports for 4 years (12 seasons): Lauren Brown, Maddie Davis, Katie Reed and a special recognition to Megan Adelman for 14 seasons.

 

The Lois Harlos Award was established in 1980 in honor of Mrs. Harlos, who at that time retired after 16 years as Head of the Athletic and Physical Education Department. In her years as Head, Lois set high standards and she represented the finest qualities of integrity and professionalism. This year the award goes to: Maddie Davis ’23 and Anna Naylor ’23.

The Tina Roak Award is also given by the Athletic and Physical Education Department. It commends whole-hearted participation in athletics throughout the years at Baldwin as well as creative and constructive leadership: Megan Adelman ’23.

The Alice Comly Award was established in 1982 in honor of Mrs. Comly who was the Head of the Athletic and Physical Education Department for 17 years. This award commends wholehearted engagement and participation: Lauren Brown ’23.

The Pat West Award was established in 2002 by Sarah Goodstine, her family and friends of Pat West. Pat West was Director of Athletics and Physical Education for 21 years at the Baldwin School. The Pat West Award is given every year to a sophomore or junior girl who has played at least one varsity sport and has developed that sport through outside leagues and summer camps, with the intention of playing at the college level. The award is to be given to a girl who in her team experiences at Baldwin, has demonstrated dedication and strong sportsmanship: Joelle Pearlstein ’24 and Allie Weiser ’24.

 

Inter-Ac League Athletic Directors’ Award is given by the league in honor of past Athletic Directors. The award is presented annually to a senior girl who has been a multi-sport varsity athlete and has exemplified the following characteristics: dedication to their team and school, outstanding representative of the Inter-Ac League, sportsmanship and leadership. Each Inter-Ac school nominates one senior girl: Katie Reed ’23.

Bryn Mawr College President’s Book Award to a junior who exhibits an intense intellectual commitment, a self-directed and purposeful vision of her life, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world: Olivia Stephan ’24.

 

Smith Book Award is awarded to an outstanding junior who exemplifies academic achievement and leadership qualities. Student is from the top tenth of the class and serves as an example of scholarship and community service: Lauren Halak ’24.

Harvard Book Award to a junior who is outstanding in scholarship, character and leadership: Eliana Jean ’24.

 

University of Pennsylvania Book Award to the junior in the most rigorous academic program (ranking within the top 5% of the junior class) and a recognized leader in one or more of the following areas: student government, music, drama, athletics, journalism, community service. She also demonstrates high personal and academic integrity and is highly respected by peers and faculty: Caroline Parillo ’24.

  

The University of Virginia Jefferson Book Award was established to recognize outstanding high school juniors who embrace creativity and innovation and embody the spirit of discovery, much like the University’s founder, Thomas Jefferson. This student is a demonstrated citizen leader who works to improve their community locally or globally: Zoe Levine ’24.

 

Rensselaer Medal is awarded to a junior who excels in advanced math and science courses, demonstrates potential for success in a challenging academic setting and has significant involvement in extracurricular activities. This year's awardee is Marin Alter ’24.

Yale Book Award to a junior of outstanding personal character and intellectual promise: Vivian Palmer ’24.

 

The Williams College Book Award program is designed to encourage intellectual excellence and to recognize student achievement. A book is awarded to high school juniors who have demonstrated intellectual leadership and made significant contribution to the extracurricular life of their schools: Aubyn Mackey ’24.

 

 

Fackenthal Award in Fine Arts at Baldwin: Leslie Nguyen ’23

Art Department Award for Two-Dimensional Media: Violet Paiva ’23 and Betti Pang ’23

Jan Pethick Award for Three-Dimensional Media: Amelia Schafer ’23 and Elina Urquhart ’23

Carolyn Oscar Memorial Art History Award: Marin Horwitz ’24

Romelle Pethick Jewelry Award: Bella Gormley ’23 and Annabelle McDonald ’23

 

Lily Ross Taylor Cicero Award:  Brooke Woo ’25

Sarah Morris Lyric Poetry Prize: Flora Brigham ’23

The Richmond Lattimore Vergil Prize: Cassie Foo ’24

Marian Gamble Award: Aleida Skogland ’23

 

 

Computer Science Department Award: Sasha Deringer ’23

 

Marian E. Stearns Prize: Isabella Thompson ’23 and Makenna Walko ’23

Diane Jarvis Hunter Prize: Lauren Brown ’23 and Isabela Budzynski ’23

Baldwin Creative Writing Award:  Flora Brigham ’23

 

Marthe C. Melchior Award: Penelope Furnas ’23 and Carley Taylor ’23

Pierrette H. David Award: Sara Min ’23 and Gabrielle Sarraino ’23

 

Mary Ellen Morris Prize: Wynne Conger ’23

Harriet Haslett Crane Term Paper Prize: Paige Bailey ’24

 

 

Louise M. Hutchinson Memorial Award: Olivia Stephan ’24

Calculus Prize: Vivian Palmer ’24

Extraordinary Achievement in Mathematics: Lydia Snyder ’23

 

Music Department Vocal Arts Award: Grace Colucci ’23

Music Department Instrumental Award: Emily Danenhower ’23

Eleanor Roberts Award: Eri Maeda ’23

Cornelia Otis Skinner Award: Rachel Gopalani ’23

Simpson Center Award for Theater Management: Aislynn Cross ’23

 

Suzanne Valutas Physical Education Award: Isabella Budzynski ’23

 

AAPT Certificates: Kate Ma ’26, Clara Gutstadt ’26 and Macy Li ’26

The Elizabeth Chesick Prize in Physics: Ella Esplin ’26  

ACS Certificate: Allison Meng ’25, Georgia Jane Whamond ’25 and Emily Sidlow ’25

Elizabeth Cobb Prize in Chemistry:  Katie McCullough ’25

NABT Certificate in Biology: Vivian Palmer ’24 and Olivia Stephan ’24  

Kathy Graub Prize in Biology: Eliana Jean ’24

The Science Research Award: Batya Kaplan ’23 and Lydia Snyder ’23

Rosamond Cross Prize in Science: Yuru Lin ’23

Escritoras del Mundo Hispano Award: Isabella Thompson ’23 and Makenna Walko ’23

Katherine Bell Brown Award: Avani Shah-Lipman ’25