Class Day Honorees

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”

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”

Spanish Language Award, Mollie Gaughan ’21 & Penny Joseph ’21 “to that student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and genuine interest in Spanish language and culture”

French Language Award, Ellie Tesluk ’22 “to that student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the study of French”

St. Lawrence University Book Award, Na’Mia Kelly ’22 “to the junior who has unselfishly given of herself through service to her community”

Mount Holyoke Book Award, Abby Anderson ’22 “to a sophomore or a junior who has produced an excellent academic record and who has exhibited qualities of leadership and service in the school community”

Wellesley Book Award, Angelina Myles ’22 “to a junior who has made an outstanding contribution to her school and/or community in terms of leadership, citizenship, and scholastic achievement”

Williams Book Award, Morgan Hartrich ’22 “presented to a junior who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and has made a significant contribution to extracurricular life of the school”

Harvard Book Award, Lauren Levy ’22 “to a junior who exhibits qualities of character and scholarship combined with achievement in other fields”

Cum Laude Society Induction, Annabelle Daley ’21, Caroline Finkbeiner ’21, Thi My Phuong Ha ’21, Grace Harvey ’21, & Lillian Kahng ’21 “Election to the Cum Laude Society represents the highest academic honor Seminary can bestow. As provided in the constitution of the CLS, a chapter may elect not more than 20% of the senior class who have demonstrated academic excellence in the college preparatory curriculum.”

Alumnae Association Award, Guess Chen ’21 “to the girl whose record, in the judgment of the faculty, shows, during her years at Seminary, a pattern of significant growth, indicating that she has met the school’s challenge to develop her character and intellectual potential”

Faculty Award in Honor of Robert A. Foster, Tia Browder ’21 “to that student who marches to a different drummer and who demonstrates willingness to take risks and to challenge injustice while making a positive contribution to the school”

Miriam Berger Rashman ’29 Award, Penny Joseph ’21 “to a senior who, through her strength of character, has made a special contribution to life at Seminary”

Gary R. Sutton Award, Katie Bergstrom ’21 & Annabelle Daley ’21 “awarded to a student who puts others first and through kindness and dedication makes outstanding contributions for the greater good of the school community. It is open to girls in all four classes.”

Head of School Award, Dagny Rebhan ’21 “honors a graduating senior whose steadfast and devoted contribution to the school has been remarkable throughout her years at Buffalo Seminary”

Semper Fidelis Award, Grace Harvey ’21, Ana McNamara ’21, Ellie Tesluk ’22, Juno Min ’22, Dakota Clay ’23, & Fiona Murphy ’24 “to that girl in each class who best reflects the goals of the school, who has demonstrated intellectual growth and a caring attitude, who is actively involved in her school and outside communities, and who can and does express and defend her points of view”