Upper School Closing Program 2021

Breck School Upper School Closing Program June 4, 2021 | 10:00 am ENGLISH English Achievement Award

Awarded annually to the student in grade 11 who best combines a high degree of ability in English expression, both written and spoken, with outstanding personal qualities.

Award Recipient: Nicole Blake

Excellence in Expository Essay Writing Award

Awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the writing of expository essays.

Award Recipient: Caroline Hedlund

Distinction in Journalism Award

Awarded to the student who has demonstrated dedication to writing, editing, journalism, and the Breck Bugle.

Award Recipient: Lily Emerson

Excellence in Creative Writing Award

Awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the writing of fiction, creative nonfiction or poetry.

Award Recipient: Maeve Lichtenberg

Breck Trustee English Award

Awarded annually by the Trustees of Breck School to the senior student who shows excellence in English.

Award Recipient: David Gorman

English Departmental Distinction Award

Awarded annually to students who have earned academic distinction in the English Department.

Award Recipients: Mia Penn, Noah Getnick, Ava Roh, Ingrid Wilson, William Bae

HISTORY Colonel Porter P. Wiggins History Award

Colonel Wiggins was a commandant at Breck School at the Como Avenue campus. This award is presented to the senior student who has shown the most outstanding ability in history.

Award Recipient: Caroline Hedlund

Breck Trustee History Award

Awarded annually by the Trustees of Breck School to the student who shows excellence in history.

Award Recipient: McKenna Quam

History Book Award

Awarded to a history student in grade 11 for outstanding scholastic attainment, character, and achievement.

(Book donated by Harvard University.)

Award Recipient: Sawyer Garrison

History Departmental Distinction Award

Awarded annually to students who have earned academic distinction in the History Department.

Award Recipients: Noah Getnick, Lily Ahluwalia, Loti Gemeda, Grace Valley

MATHEMATICS John Nelson Mathematics Award

Mr. Nelson was a math teacher and department head at Breck School for approximately 35 years. This award is given to the senior student who has demonstrated excellence in mathematics.

Award Recipient: Benjamin Kroul

Richard Yonker Mathematics Award

Mr. Yonker served as a math teacher at Breck School from 1962 to 1999, including many years as a department head, and was a Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics. This award is presented to a junior student in recognition of high achievement in mathematics.

Award Recipient: Amrita Pal

Mathematics Community Impact Award

Awarded annually to a student who uses mathematics or statistics for the betterment of Breck School, a partner organization, or the community at large. This award recognizes both the quality of the work and its impact on those affected.

Award Recipient: William Murphy

Citizenship in Mathematics Award

Awarded annually to a student who enriches the mathematical life of Breck School in any or all of the following ways: contributing to the success of classes or clubs, extending help to peers, embracing productive struggle, or exhibiting a growth mindset.

Award Recipients: Melanie Oden, Andrew Fullerton

Mathematics Book Award

Awarded to a student who, in addition to maintaining high scholastic achievement in mathematics, has made a significant contribution to the school and community at large. (Book donated by Yale University.)

Award Recipient: James Pan

Mathematics Departmental Distinction Award

Awarded annually to students who have earned academic distinction in the Mathematics Department.

Award Recipients: Jessica Beastrom, James McGarry, Sarah Peterson, Noah Getnick

WORLD LANGUAGES World Languages Book Award

Given annually to a student in grade 9, 10, or 11 who has proven excellence in the World Languages program while also exhibiting qualities of leadership and citizenship.

Award Recipient: Nicole Blake

Virginia McKnight Binger Award

Awarded annually to the senior student who has shown the greatest proficiency in World Languages.

Award Recipient: Payton Aafedt

Michael Uram Spanish Award

Mr. Uram was a devoted Spanish teacher, coach, and Director of Transportation at Breck for 45 years. This award is given to a student for outstanding achievement in three years of Spanish.

Award Recipient: Amaryllis Hennessy

World Languages Departmental Distinction Award

Awarded annually to students who have earned academic distinction in the World Languages Department.

Award Recipients: Amrita Pal, Zealand Brown, Jessica Beastrom, Ingrid Wilson

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PERFORMING ARTS Performing Arts Excellence Award

Awarded to a student in grade 9, 10, or 11 for excellence in the area of performing arts.

Award Recipient: Logan Schuneman

Performing Arts Book Award

Awarded to the student in Upper School who has shown outstanding ability in performing arts. (Book donated

by Dartmouth College.)

Award Recipient: Gabrielle Johansson

Charles Krenz Creative Arts Award

Awarded annually to the senior who has fully utilized their creative ability in one or more of the following areas: music, dance, and drama.

Award Recipient: Ayla Jones

Performing Arts Departmental Distinction Award

Awarded annually to students who have earned academic distinction in the Performing Arts Department.

Award Recipients: Quinton Steeves, Alexis McIntosh, Amrita Pal, Max Ansari, William Murphy, Norah Madson

RELIGION Mrs. Reuben L. Anderson Sacred Studies Award

Mrs. Anderson was a Breck parent. Her husband served many years on the Breck School Board of Trustees.

This award is given to the senior student who has demonstrated the greatest interest and proficiency in sacred studies.

Award Recipient: Sarah Hatfield

L. Paxton Meeker Award

Mr. Meeker was a business manager at Breck School. This award is presented to a student in grade 9, 10, or 11 who, in the judgment of the department, symbolizes excellence in Christian citizenship.

Award Recipient: Sydney McDaniel

McGill Public Speaking Award

Awarded annually to the student who has demonstrated excellence in public speaking.

Award Recipient: Melanie Oden

SCIENCE Science Achievement Award

Awarded to the senior student for outstanding academic achievement in science during their time at Breck.

Award Recipient: Benjamin Kroul

Science Leadership and Achievement Award

Awarded to the student who has shown leadership and innovation in science.

Award Recipient: Ayres Warren

Science Book Award

Awarded to a science student for outstanding scholarship and involvement in science.

Award Recipient: James Koch

Science Award of Excellence

Awarded to the sophomore who has shown outstanding ability in science.

Award Recipient: Mina Adabag

Science Departmental Distinction Award

Awarded annually to students who have earned academic distinction in the Science Department.

Award Recipients: Nathan DeMichaelis, Amira Sinclair, Corrine Moran, Annika Wilson -3-

VISUAL ARTS Charles Krenz Creative Arts Award

Awarded annually to the senior who has fully utilized their creative ability in visual arts.

Award Recipients: Douglas Bagley, Ruochen (Sophie ) Wu

Visual Arts Book Award

Awarded annually to the senior who has shown outstanding ability in visual arts.

Award Recipient: Sarah Hatfield

Smith Book Award

Awarded to a student in grade 9, 10, or 11 for excellence in the area of visual arts. (Book donated by Smith College.)

Award Recipient: Xaria Williams

The Carolyn GlasoeBailey ’87 Artists

Awarded to the students in the Upper School that have demonstrated outstanding ability in two-dimensional, three-dimensional, or the digital arts and displayed a passion for the arts community at Breck. As part of a committee, awardees will share these talents with the greater Breck community.

Award Recipients: Matthew Berestka, Sadie Nelson, Fiona Reilly

Visual Arts Departmental Distinction Award

Awarded annually to students who have earned academic distinction in the Visual Arts Department.

Award Recipients: Annika Heaton-Brandt, Hallee Hopping, Isabella Flanders, Leomara Swanson

ATHLETICS Allen Dunn Trophy

Allen Dunn is an alumnus of the class of 1952. This trophy is awarded annually to the male and female student in grade 9, 10, or 11 who, through efforts as members of an athletic squad, have demonstrated outstanding qualities of courage, athletic proficiency, loyalty, leadership, and a strong desire to improve as athletes and as students.

Trophy Recipients: Ava Lindsay, Xander Williams

Fred B. Anderson Athletic Trophy

Awarded annually to the male and female in the senior class who, on the basis of ability, teamwork, sportsmanship, and hard effort, are judged to be the best athletes in the class.

Trophy Recipients: Britt Helgaas, Beau Courneya

EXTRACURRICULAR David Hancock Yearbook Award

Awarded to a student in the Upper School for outstanding achievement and service to Breck School in the field of school publications. This award is presented in memory of the son of the late Mrs. Betty Hancock, who was a longtime teacher at Breck School.

Award Recipients: Ayla Jones, Shaniya Newton

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CUM LAUDE SOCIETY

The Cum Laude Society is a national honorary society modeled on Phi Beta Kappa, which recognizes students who have achieved academic distinction and demonstrated good character, honor, and integrity during their years in the Breck Upper School. These students are recognized below.

Class of 2021: Elinor Applebaum, William Bae, Emilie Bourget, Mitchell Brown, John Cardwell, Nathan DeMichaelis, Benjamin Drysdale, Joshua Furman, David Gorman, Sarah Hatfield, Caroline Hedlund, Benjamin Kroul, Maeve Lichtenberg, Sahana Mangipudi, William Murphy, Ishan Nadkarni, Katelin Phelps, Lindsey Putnam, Benjamin Rex, George Richards, Lila Ryan, Zachary Sellman, Jacob Silverman, William Sweeney, Jiabao (Judy) Wang Class of 2021: Jessica Beastrom, Nicole Blake, Zealand Brown, Abbe Colgan, Rebecca Holt, Emily Johnson, James McGarry, Nicholas Mehbod, Amrita Pal, Caroline Palmer, Fiona Reilly, Nina Skemp

CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Mustang Minute Editor-in-Chief The Mustang Minute is an electronic bulletin that is sent out five days a week to the entire Upper School student community. Recognition is given to a member of Student Government who is in charge of the Mustang Minute.

Mustang Minute Editor-in-Chief: Trisha Samba Upper School Student Integrity Council

Given to the students who participated on Upper School Student Integrity Council in recognition of their service and dedication to their fellow students, the faculty and the school.

President: Joshua Furman; Seniors: William Sweeney, Sahana Mangipudi, David Gorman, William Bae, Ishan Nadkarni; Juniors: Ayres Warren, Isabel Pink, Tori Reisberg; Sophomores: Sydney McDaniel, Zachary Furman, Ava Roh

Service Award

Awarded to the students who have demonstrated outstanding service to the school and fellow students during the 2020-2021 school year.

Service Awards: Megan Englert, Madeline McDermott, Aiko Sims, Daniel Suggs, Jai Thibodeaux, Kendall White

Bowdoin College Book Award

Awarded to a junior who is making valuable contributions to their communities and demonstrates an understanding of the Bowdoin values of collaboration and civil discourse, service for the common good, and a passion for discovery and innovative thinking. (Book donated by Bowdoin College.)

Recipient: Kai Miller

International Award

This year each international student, far and near, receives this award for their effort to learn about American culture and their perseverance in keeping up with their schoolwork in very challenging times and circumstances. It’s also awarded to these students in recognition of their contributions to international awareness in the Breck community.

Award Recipients: Sean Chen ’23 (China), Michal Janocko ’22 (Czech Republic), Evan Lin ’21 (China), Logan Nguyen ’23 (Vietnam), Judy Wang ’21 (China), Jason Wu ’23 (China), Sophie Wu ’21 (China)

James and Kathleen Lockhart Memorial Award

Awarded annually in memory of James and Kathleen Lockhart to a senior exhibiting outstanding school spirit and leadership.

Award Recipient: Siinian Ephrem

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CITIZENSHIP AWARDS (continued) Robbie Monick Memorial Award

Awarded to the senior student who has embraced life with enthusiasm and a sense of humor; expressed interest in and concern for others; and through curiosity, determination, and commitment, used their talents to the best of their ability.

Award Recipient: William Sweeney

Timothy Randall and Todd Allan Hitchcock Award

Timothy R. Hitchcock, class of 1959, invested his heart and soul in a special love — Breck School. He generously gave his time, money and expertise to Breck. As president of Breck’s Board of Trustees from 1980 through 1984, he was a guiding force in relocating the school to Golden Valley, positioning the school for a future of success and growth. Tim was greatly respected by the people connected with this school.

Todd Hitchcock graduated with the class of 1989 and passed away at the age of 24 years. Todd loved sports.

He received no greater pleasure than seeing young children develop athletic skills. There were many instances when Todd was a mentor to younger children, and he always had time for them. This scholarship is presented annually to the graduating senior who has been the most effective mentor for younger students during their years in Breck’s Upper School.

Award Recipient: Joseph Purvis III

Citizenship Awards

Awarded annually to the student in each grade who has demonstrated devotion to the school, as well as excellence in citizenship, scholarship and extra-curricular activities. (Plaques donated by Trinity College, Hobart College, Dartmouth College, and Yale University.)

Grade 9: Cori Thibodeaux Grade 10: Ava Roh Grade 11: Elise Penn and Fiona Reilly Grade 12: Melanie Oden

Christin M. Mead Memorial Award

Christin Mead was an active member of the class of 1990. She attended Breck since the fourth grade. She passed away tragically a year and a half after graduating from Breck, and her friends and classmates have established this special award to honor her memory. This award is given to a member of the senior class who is chosen by their classmates. This person displays enthusiasm for life, devotion to academics, and genuine concern toward others.

Award Recipient: Britt Helgaas

Breck Alumni Award

This award is presented by the Breck Alumni Association. It is awarded to the student in grade 9, 10, or 11 who has shown the greatest devotion and service to the school. This prestigious award is the underclassman equivalent of the Haupt Cup and is chosen by the faculty.

Award Recipient: Kyndal Witherspoon

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Robert J. Aarthun Award

Robert Aarthun was an Assistant Headmaster at Breck School. This award is presented annually to the male and female students who best exemplify dedication, effort, and loyalty to Breck School.

Award Recipients: Ayres Warren, William Murphy

McCall Academic Award

Awarded to the senior student who has been at Breck for all four Upper School years and at graduation leads the class in scholarship.

Award Recipient: George Richards

Haupt Cup

Awarded to the student in grade 12 who has shown the greatest devotion and service to the school.

Award Recipient: Britt Helgaas

The Breck Alma Mater

Hail to Breck, our Alma Mater To Her we’ll be true.

Honor, God, and Country Flag of gold and blue.

Our strong band will ne’er be broken Though we stray apart.

Friendships formed within these walls Will live within each heart.

The large trophies and plaques will be on permanent display in the trophy case.

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2020-2021 IMAC Three-Season Athlete Awards The governing body and Athletic Directors of the IMAC member schools want to recognize the importance of the three-season student athletes in our programs. The participation of three-season student athletes allows us to maintain competitiveness while also affording our students a broad range of opportunities. The IMAC Conference has created a pin to acknowledge their achievements.

Gold Pin Award Winners

Silver Pin Award Winners (three seasons at any level) FRESHMEN Max Aronson Lily Augdahl Aidan Bispala Brady Bjerke Andrew Colgan Liam Devlin Anna Fallenstein Henry Gaillard Jackson Garrison Noah Getnick Paddy Greene Zach Huotari Oliver Kadue Will Knudson Dylan Luebke Kayla MacKinnon Grady Martin JJ McKenna Nathan Miller Enrico Petto Matthew Putnam David Shin Eva Snyder Jackson Snyder Josie Snyder Matthew Stevens Michael Sweeney Katie Theissen Lucy Thomson Arman Vedadl

SOPHOMORES Dylan Berman Wyatt Birdsong Drew Blake Cece Cohen Sarah Fishbein John Gorman Ellery Liddicoat Petra Lyon Estella McNae Noa Mor Natol Nejo Sarah Peterson Raquel Reyes Annabell Sorensen Kimi Tanaka Xaria Williams

JUNIORS Stella Allingham Jack Gaillard Joshua Goh Belle Kelly James McGarry Ethan Moreland Elizabeth Pirtle Nina Skemp Isabel Smith Leo Wellmann Mia Wilcox Xander Williams SENIORS William Benson Lauren Fishbein Andrew Fullerton Cole Kopischke Alex Kozikowski Benjamin Kroul Melanie Oden Lindsey Putnam Quinn Rosenberg Brooke Swiller

(three seasons at varsity level) FRESHMEN Tripp Beltz Jack Bourget Ava Kopischke Corinne Moran SOPHOMORES Harris Gulbransen Ava Lindsay Noelle Murray JUNIORS Ty Hogan Edward Martin Isabelle Pink SENIORS Cade Berman Beau Courneya Benjamin Drysdale Jacob Hanson Britt Helgaas Nasym Kushner Sadie Lindsay Gavin Luebke William Murphy Carter Oftedahl Griffin Olness Maverick Pink Emily Zumwinkle

Athena Award Winner Each year an Athena Award winner is chosen from each school and named the “Outstanding Senior Female Athlete,” based on excellence in individual sports or for participation and accomplishments in team sports. This year’s Athena Award winner is Emily Zumwinkle.

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