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Upper School Class Day 2020

On June 2, Baldwin recognized outstanding seniors and select members of the junior class at a virtual 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 Sasha Wayman ’20.
 
Other awards include:
 
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 Alex Loomis ’20.
 
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 Samantha Baron ’20.
 
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 Blanche Jiang ’20.
 
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: Menal Siddiqui ’20.
 
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 has been given to an artist who has created a rich and imaginative body of work: Annie Lin ’20.
 
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 Melody Yu ’20.
 
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognized eight Baldwin seniors as finalists this year: Annie Lin, Abby Shen, Lilly Siderowf, Saachi Singh, Mary Wu, Emily Xiong, Katherine Yang and Melody Yu. Winners of the National Merit Scholarship were Katherine Yang and Melody Yu.
 
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 Ava Rosenberger, Rucha Tank and Jada Williams.
 
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 it is awarded to a student who has shown deep commitment to her learning in French as well as Latin: Lindsey Brodsky ’20.
 
The Eva Macklis Award is presented to the student who has a profound interest in and dedication to the Performing Arts. In recognition of her commitment and participation in Upper School Chorus and Eliza-B-thans throughout her Upper School career and has been an avid supporter of the drama department through her design work on some of the most challenging shows of the last few years, the award is presented to: Jattu Fahnbulleh ’20
  
Most Valuable Manager Award: The most valuable manager award recognizes the essential role in the success of a team. This award is given to Menal Siddiqui ’20.
 
The Ruth Davidon Elite Athlete Award was established in 2002 by Gwinn Hailer 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. The award is given to a qualified senior who has competed at the national level in her sport and has brought recognition to both herself, as well as the Baldwin School. The candidate must have played on one or more varsity teams in her senior year. This award is being given to Meghna Sreedhar ’20.
 
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: Alex Loomis ’20 and Leah White ’20.
 
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: Katherine Yang ’20.
 
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: Leah White ’20.
 
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 perseverance and determination. It is given to a girl who has displayed courage in the face of adversity: Jada Williams ’20 and Taylor Levinson ’21.
 
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: Anajah Brown ’21.
 
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 try to profit from it, be a loyal teammate in winning and losing and, after the game show interest in teams other than the one on which she is playing. This award is voted on by girls who have played on a team in the Upper School: Alex Loomis ’20.
 
The Fourteen Year Club recognizes students who have been at Baldwin from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. This year there are nine new members: Abby Lynch, Meghan Mahoney, Campbell Marr, Alexa May Richards, Anna Rosenthal, Emily Seltzer, Menal Siddiqui, Leah White and Frances Wilson.
 
The Thirteen Year Club recognizes students who have been at Baldwin from Kindergarten through Grade 12. This year there are nine new members: Samantha Baron, Kit Conklin, Maria Harlamova, Jennifer Liu, Risa McFee, Amanda Miller, Saachi Singh, Talia Viroslav and Sasha Wayman.
 
College Book Awards
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: Sarah Elise Kait ’21.
 
Smith Book Award is awarded to an outstanding junior who exemplifies academic achievement and leadership qualities: Megan Cooper ’21.
 
Harvard Book Award to a junior who is outstanding in scholarship, character and leadership: Maggie Song ’21.
 
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: Taylor Levinson ’21.
 
Wellesley College Book Award is awarded to a young woman chosen for their intelligence, determination, motivation and achievement. She is a visible member of her school and community: Stephanie Hulme ’21.
 
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 Sanae Hagino ’21.
 
Yale Book Award to a junior of outstanding personal character and intellectual promise: Christina Cappola ’21.
 
George Washington Book Award recognizes high school juniors who embody the GW drive and spirit, specifically with their academic excellence, leadership outsie of the classroom, diversity of thought and ability to put knowledge into action: Maddy Brown ’21.
 
Department Awards:
 
Art
 
Fackenthal Award in Fine Arts at BaldwinAnnie Lin ’20
Romelle Pethick Jewelry Award: Leah White ’20
Art Department Award for Two-Dimensional Media: Emily Seltzer ’20
The Caroline Oscar Memorial Award: Alexa May Richards ’20
Jan Pethick Award for Three-Dimensional Media: Elisa McKinley ’20
 
Classics
 
Lily Ross Taylor Cicero AwardAnna Wang ’22 and Blake Landow ’22
Sarah Morris Lyric Poetry Prize: Amanda Yep ’20 and Alice Zehner ’21
The Richmond Lattimore Vergil Prize: Sarah Elise Kait ’21
Marian Gamble Award: Torrie Smith ’20
 
Computer Science
 
Computer Science Department Award: Katherine Yang ’20
 
English
 
Marian E. Stearns Prize: Alexa May Richards ’20 and Lisa Wang ’20
Diane Jarvis Hunter Prize: Lillian Siderowf ’20 and Abby Shen ‘20
Baldwin Creative Writing Award: Menal Siddiqui ’20 and Bella Aldrete ’20
 
French
 
Marthe C. Melchior Award: Olivia Alleyne ’20 and Melody Yu ’20
Pierrette H. David Award: Anna Rosenthal ’20 and Vivienne Evans ’20   
 
History
 
Mary Ellen Morris Prize: Carly Brechner ’20
Harriet Haslett Crane Term Paper Prize: Melody Gui ’21
 
Mathematics
 
Louise M. Hutchinson Memorial Award: Abbey Wu ’22
Calculus Prize: Ava Gessl ’21
Extraordinary Achievement in Mathematics: Campbell Marr ’20 and Saachi Singh ’20
 
Music & Theater
 
Music Department Vocal Arts Award: Maria Harlamova ’20
Music Department Instrumental Award: Talia Viroslav ’20
Eleanor Roberts Award: Amanda Miller ’20
Cornelia Otis Skinner Award: Emily Seltzer ’20
Simpson Center Award for Theater Management: Kit Conklin ’20
 
Physical Education
 
Suzanne Valutas Physical Education Award: Risa McFee ’20
 
Science
 
AAPT Certificates: Flora Brigham ’23, Makenna Walko ’23 and Grace Colucci ’23
The Elizabeth Chesick Prize in Physics: Betti Pang ’23   
ACS Certificate: Anna Raffaelli ’22
Elizabeth Cobb Prize in Chemistry: Alice Zehner ’21
NABT Certificate in Biology: Christina Cappola ’20 and Ava Gessl ’21
Kathy Graub Prize in Biology: Bella Xia ’21
The Science Research Award: Abby Shen ’20
Rosamond Cross Prize in Science: Katherine Yang ’20
 
Spanish
 
Escritoras del Mundo Hispano Award: Saachi Singh ’20 and Meghna Sreedhar ’20
Katherine Bell Brown AwardIndeera Pujar ’22 and Sophia Tavangar ’21
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