Annette Wells Stevens ’24 Freshman Friendship Award, Faith Wendel ’24 “to the freshman who, in the opinion of her classmates, best brought the class together through her warmth and friendliness” Suzanne Young Smith ’63 Award, Ellie Tesluk ’22 “to the junior who, in the opinion of her classmates, possesses an unwavering sense of values; who by virtue of her sincere appreciation for the uniqueness of others, encourages camaraderie and consensus, and who is devoted and loyal to Seminary” Cally Montesano ’74 Award, Molly Schultz ’21 “to a junior or senior who has developed confidence and leadership during her years at Buffalo Seminary and distinguished herself as a young woman of great spirit, humility, and kindness” Jean Wende McCarthy ’31 Award, Katie Bergstrom ’21 “to a student who has made an outstanding contribution to theatre in her years at Seminary; who has demonstrated her willingness to be part of any production in any way she could, and whose energy has raised the level of performance of those around her” Vocal Music Award, Grace Harvey ’21 “to a student who has displayed a genuine love of and appreciation for the art of vocal music” Ensemble Award, Penny Joseph ’21 & Lillian Kahng ’21 “for sincere interest in and dedication to ensemble playing” Margaret Storck Hart ’40 Art Award, Beccah Dunklin ’21 “to a student who demonstrates creative, intellectual, and technical merit in the visual arts. It is awarded to that student whose spark of curiosity sets an example of artistic excellence for those around her and who, through her art, has contributed to the aesthetic environment of our school.”
Class Day 2021
History Department Award, Lauren Handforth ’21 “to the senior who, in the opinion of the History Department, has demonstrated interest, enthusiasm, and excellence in the study of history”
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Math Department Award in Honor of Jane Turner, Annabelle Daley ’21 “to the student who, through her diligent work ethic and genuine interest in mathematics, has accepted the responsibilities and challenges necessary to achieve success” Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Award, Lauren Levy ’22 “to the junior with the highest achievement and scholarship in science and mathematics” Science Department Award, Fiona Zhang ’21 “to that senior who, through her interest in and enthusiasm for learning science, has enhanced not only her own academic life but that of her classmates as well” Linda Rashman Levine ’59 Award, Anais Juillet ’23 “to the sophomore who has exhibited exemplary ability in non-fiction essay writing and whose work, in the opinion of the English Department, has been passionate, carefully crafted, unpretentious, and invariably elegant” Madeleine Breinig Reid ‘33 Award, Penny Joseph ’21 “This prize, chosen by vote of the English Department, is awarded to a student who has demonstrated extraordinary facility of expression in written English.” Margaret B. Herron ’73 Award, Alexa Groh ’21 “given to the senior who has demonstrated, through her devotion, enthusiasm, and untiring effort in the Athletic Department, the highest ideals of true sportsmanship and team spirit” Outstanding Athlete Award, Brooke Hogle ’21 “to that member of the senior class who has displayed exceptional ability and dedication in all her athletic pursuits”
