SCHOOL AWARDS GIVEN AT
GRADUATION
Samuel Roberts Noble Scholars are the boy and girl in each class who have the highest numerical average for this academic year.
The Phi Beta Kappa Award is presented each year to that student in the senior class who has demonstrated superior scholarship over the last four years.
The Summa Cum Laude Award was established by the late The Right Reverend Thomas Casady and is awarded each year to that member of the senior class who has maintained the highest scholastic average throughout his or her high school years.
The Ian Rennert Memorial Award, created in memory of Ian Rennert, class of 1987, is awarded to a senior who displays a fullness of vision that unifies and elevates his or her endeavors, whether they be academic, artistic, or athletic, beyond the scope of ordinary achievement.
The Reverend Canon James R. Harris Award, created in memory of The Reverend Canon James R. Harris, former comptroller of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma and longtime friend of Casady School, is presented to an Upper Division student who has made significant contributions to the Casady Community. The recipient has enriched our corporate life, drawing from a spiritual commitment and expressed by repeated acts of thoughtfulness and service.
The Alumni Award, a permanent trophy of the School, was established in honor of Casady graduates in appreciation of their continuing interest in and support of the School. This award is given to the students who have made significant contributions to the School in their area of ability.
The Heads of School Award is given in honor of Stephen Gassaway; Reverend Michael Martin; Shaun Kelly, Jr.; Howard W. Taber; Dr. Robert B. Woolsey; Richard B. McCubbin; Barnaby J. Roberts; Mark H. Mullin; Charles W. Britton; David W. Gorham; Christopher C. Bright; and Nathan L. Sheldon, whose leadership built this great School. The award is given to a senior who has made a special contribution to the life and spirit of Casady School.
The Trustees’ Award, a permanent trophy of the School, is established in honor of past and present trustees in gratitude for their devoted service to Casady School. This award is given to that student who, by virtue of his or her character, loyalty, and service, has made Casady a finer School.
The Casady Award, named in honor of the late The Right Reverend Thomas Casady, is a permanent trophy of the School on which are inscribed the names of the winners from year to year. This is the highest award of the School. The recipient is that student who, in character, scholarship, leadership, and devotion, has made the most outstanding contribution to the life of the School.
AWARDS PRESENTED TO FACULTY & STAFF
The A.S. “Mike” Monroney Fellowship is presented to a faculty member for character, competence, and outstanding classroom teaching.
Angie Thomas
The Geneva Hood Memorial Award, established by Dr. and Mrs. J. William Hood, honors an outstanding teacher.
Jen Matias
The John R. Horter Memorial Award is presented to that member of the Casady School faculty or staff who is recognized by his or her colleagues for character, service to the School, and for love of fellowman.
Misty Reed
The Sandra Billups Cerny Award is presented to that member of the Casady School faculty, staff, or administration who is recognized by his or her colleagues for dedication to the School and excellence in meeting his or her responsibilities.
Jake Staats
The Karen Knutson Award is presented to a full-time teacher who has coached two seasons during the school year and whose encouragement and direction promote growth and confidence in the student-athlete and nurture the development of a productive team spirit.
Rachel Manriquez
Acolytes
SCHOOL AWARDS GIVEN AT ASSEMBLIES
Sara Ann Chavez-Rice, James Ronald Coyle, Bertie Taccoa Charlecote Reiger, Stephen Edward Shafer Jr.
The Archibald Cason Edwards Sr. Scholarship provides a one-year grant to a boy in the rising junior class who shows talent and initiative in the studio arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, or photography). The Chair of the Fine Arts Department chooses the recipient.
Canon Heath West
The Brown University Associated Alumni Award honors the student who, as a junior, best combines a high ability in English expression, both written and spoken, with outstanding personal qualities. The members of the Upper Division English Department select the recipient by consensus.
Isabel Dylan Zedlitz
The “C” Club Award is given to the senior boy who, in the eyes of the School, has surely gained from the School’s precepts and direction, to the end that, by constructive use of such native athletic and scholastic talents as he may have, stands as the epitome of any graduate, as one who leaves the School better for his presence.
Jack Marshall Morgan
The Catriona M. Mitchell Mathematics Award is given in honor of Trio Mitchell, longtime mathematics teacher and Director of Studies. The award is presented annually, upon the recommendation of the Mathematics Department, to that high-achieving student in the Upper Division who displays an enthusiastic interest in and love of mathematics, both in the classroom and with fellow students.
Peter James FitzSimons
The Chilton Powell Talent Award is named in honor of the second Diocesan Bishop of Oklahoma, The Right Reverend Chilton Powell, and granted in recognition of creative and independent talent.
Bryce Santhell Johnson
The Dartmouth Cup, given to Casady School as a permanent trophy by the Oklahoma Alumni of Dartmouth College, is awarded annually to the boy who, in the judgment of the faculty, has contributed the most during the year to the athletic life of the School, through ability, good sportsmanship, and team spirit.
Larry James Mathis
The Ena Cochran Award is given to the girl in her class who has demonstrated her consideration for others, through sympathy and friendship and her dependable loyalty to Casady, through small, unobtrusive, but constantly repeated acts of service as well as by more conspicuous actions that yield honor to herself.
Ria Sandeep Shah, Paloma Torres (12th)
Audrey Trinity Haynes, Sydney Claire Hulen (11th)
Molly Kathryn Shepherd (10th)
Haydan Grace Hansen, Cora Adeline Grace Johnson(9th)
The Frances Nagle Award, named for longtime foreign language teacher, Frances Nagle, is presented to a girl in her junior year who displays outstanding personal character and intellectual promise.
Sophia Raquel Stidham
The Harvard Prize was established by Archibald C. Edwards (1906-1998). He was born in Oklahoma City, attended Central High School, and graduated from Harvard University in 1928. Four of his children attended Casady, one of whom was a member of the original ninth grade class in 1947. The Harvard Prize is awarded to that student in the junior class who has made the greatest progress in general studies, not for excellence in either science or the humanities but for excelling in both.
John Hart Hughes
The Judge Clarence M. Mills Scholar Award named for the distinguished Oklahoma City Judge and longtime supporter of Casady, is given to the student with demonstrated achievement and proficiency in a foreign language, level III or above.
Carolina Hampton Pardo
The Margaret Lytle Griner Prize is named in honor of Margaret Lytle Griner, Class of 1954. A $1,000, one-year grant is given to a girl in the rising senior class who has integrity, has shown leadership skills, and has been significantly involved in her class or School activities.
Anh Thu Nguyen
The Margaret Tuck Award, honoring longtime English teacher, Margaret Tuck, is presented to a girl in her sophomore year who displays outstanding personal character and intellectual promise.
Isabella Rose Cope, Helen Elizabeth Olszewski
The Patrick S. Nagle Poetry Award is given in memory of Patrick S. Nagle, class of 1957. The award is given to that student in the Upper Division who, as decided by the Chair of the English Department, has written poetry of superior quality during the year. There will not be an organized competition for the award, nor need the poem(s) have been published. The decision rests solely with the Chair of the English Department, though the Chair may seek advice from colleagues.
Sophia Lyons Blaschke, Joshua Michael Siatkowski
The Princeton Club of Oklahoma City Award, is presented to the outstanding boy in the sophomore class at Casady School.
Krish Kalpesh Patel
The Reverend Samuel L. Botkin Award, given in honor of The Reverend Samuel L. Botkin, former Vicar of St. Edward’s Chapel, is given for outstanding thoughtfulness and insight in the study of our nation’s past.
Robert Don Evans III, Molly Kathryn Shepherd
The Richard A. Marble Award, honoring longtime science teacher, Richard A. Marble, is given to a girl in the freshman class who displays outstanding personal character and intellectual promise.
Hope Hayley Fahler
The Robert Woolsey Scholar Award, given in honor of Dr. Robert B. Woolsey, Headmaster Emeritus, is given for demonstrated achievement and proficiency in Latin (at the Advanced Placement level) or Greek (at the level of the equivalent of three years of high school study).
Emma Jane Albro, William Walter Bankhead
The Roy C. Lytle and Joanne Lytle Award, is given to the senior girl who, in the eyes of the School, has surely gained from the School’s precepts and direction, to the end that, by constructive use of such native athletic and scholastic talents as she may have, stands as the epitome of any graduate, as one who leaves the School better for her presence.
Caroline Swan Currie
The Sara Stanley Gordon Edwards Award provides a one-year grant to a girl in the rising senior class who shows talent and initiative in the studio arts, painting, drawing, sculpture, or photography. The Chair of the Fine Arts Department chooses the recipient.
Micah Erin Dianda
The Smith College Trophy, given to Casady School as a permanent trophy by the Oklahoma Alumnae of Smith College, is awarded annually to that girl who, in the judgment of the faculty, has contributed most during the year to the athletic life of the School, through ability, good sportsmanship, and team spirit.
Riley Margaret Dumigan
The Stephen J. Sokolosky Memorial Award, given in memory of Stephen J. Sokolosky, class of 1985, is determined by a vote of the members of the senior class. This award is presented to a senior boy who demonstrates concern and support for others, along with an infectious enthusiasm for life in the Casady Community.
Adithya Ananda Bhaktaram
The Thomas T. Tongue Scholarship, is a one-year grant given to both a girl and boy in the rising sophomore class who has demonstrated highly developed integrity and honesty, healthy and positive social interaction with peers and adults, and consistent and conscientious application of individual effort in academics and school activities.
Isaac Joseph Moore, Brooklyn Mae Wells
The Vanderbilt University Award is given to a boy in the freshman class who displays outstanding personal character and intellectual promise.
William Robert Lyle Jacobs
The William Walker Fine Arts Award is given in memory of longtime administrator and teacher, William Walker. This award is presented annually, upon the recommendation of the Fine Arts Department, to that student in the Upper Division whose creative presence and artistic talents have significantly enriched the Casady Community.
Olivia Li-Ling Wang
The Yale Club of Western Oklahoma Award, is presented to a boy in his junior year who displays outstanding personal character and intellectual promise.
Payton Immanuel Mitchell-Johnson
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Advanced Mathematics Award
Michelle Huang
American Design Award
John Hart Hughes
Anh Thu Nguyen
Art Award
Emma Jane Albro
Sophia Lyons Blaschke
Chinese Award
Olivia Li-Ling Wang
Choir Award
Katherine Reid Sparling
Computer Science Award
Adithya Ananda Bhaktaram
Peter James FitzSimons
Debate Award
Ria Sandeep Shah
Most Improved Debater Award
Nathan William Hollander
Novice Debater Award
Lauren Yelynn Kim
English Award
Carolina Hampton Pardo
French Award
Aaliyah Ngoc Tram Tran
History Award
Jeffrey Connor Evans
Olivia Li-Ling Wang
Instrumental Music: Band Award
Autumn JoAnn Posada
Instrumental Music: Orchestra Award
Paloma Torres
Mathematics Award
David Records Fares
Photography Award
Holly Isabella Burkhart
Science: Biology Award
Emma Jane Albro
Science: Chemistry Award
Aaliyah Ngoc Tram Tran
Science: Physics Award
Peter James FitzSimons
Spanish Award
Jackson Connor Chase
Theatre Award
Bryce Santhell Johnson
Theatre: Drama Award
Ryan Jake Henry
Sophia Lyons Blaschke
Theatre: Musical Award
John Hart Hughes
Ria Sandeep Shah
Technical Theatre Award
Miranda Josephine Freeland
Crier Award
Edward Jiwoo Kang
Gale of the Year Award
Sarah Anne Warren
The Lil Cox Yearbook Award
Holly Isabella Burkhart
PROGRAM AWARDS
Logos Award
Emma Jane Albro
Olivia Li-Ling Wang
Youth Active in the Community “YAC” Award
Ria Megan Sachdev
Katherine Reid Sparling
Braden Christopher Gerard
Ria Megan Sachdev
SPECIAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
National Merit Finalist
William Walter Bankhead, Jeffrey Connor Evans, Peter James FitzSimons, Jonathan Alan Hedrick, Michelle Huang, Julia Marvel Janknecht, Jenna Jiang, Alexander Clifford Midyett, Stephen Edward Shafer Jr., Joshua Michael Siatkowski, Olivia Li-Ling Wang, Grayson Edward Wileman
OKC Foundation Scholars Award
Niousha Sima
Alliance Française
Jenna Jiang
Noble Hours Award
Nicholas Irving Castilla, Quincy Grace Nelson
THREE SPORT LETTER RECIPIENTS
Boys’ Athletics
James Coyle, Nate Currie, Zac Dunn, James Elder, Andrew Fitzpatrick, Max Geib, Brendan Hansen, Ayden Kerr, Ethan Knowles, Jack Morgan, Ethan Nedio, Eric Tien, Micah White
Girls’ Athletics
Claire Anderson, Sophie Buthion, Gracie Buxton, Kate Craine, Caroline Currie, Riley Dumigan, Hope Fahler, Avery Hart, Grace Hua, Caroline Naifeh, Helen Olszewski, Lili Tran
ATHLETIC AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS GIRLS
BOYS
Cross Country
Most Valuable Runner: Hope Fahler
Most Improved Runner: Eva Scheer
Field Hockey
Most Valuable Player: Riley Dumigan
Most Improved Player: Caroline Garner
Volleyball
Most Valuable Player: Kaitlyn Walsh
Most Improved Player: Alexa Bailey
Basketball
Most Valuable Player: Caroline Currie
Most Improved Player: Lili Tran
Soccer
Most Valuable Player: Helen Olszewski
Most Improved Player: Lilly Johnston
Swimming
Most Valuable Swimmer: Maddy Lu
Most Improved Swimmer: Niousha Sima
Golf
Most Valuable Golfer: Drue Love
Most Improved Golfer: Ellie Morgan
Softball
Most Valuable Player: Layne Bergner
Most Improved Player: Sophie Buthion
Tennis
Most Valuable Player: Lilly Ross
Most Improved Player: Ria Sachdev
Bryant Memorial Award: Lili Tran
Track & Field
Most Valuable Player: Riley Dumigan
Most Valuable Player: Helen Olszewski
Most Improved Player: Hope Fahler
Sophomore Sports Award
Helen Olszewski
Freshman Sports Award
Hope Fahler
Cross Country
Most Valuable Runner: Larry Mathis
Most Improved Runner: Ayden Kerr
Football
Most Valuable Lineman: Ace Hodges
Most Improved Lineman: Stephen Shafer
Most Valuable Back: Connor Phelps
Most Improved Back: Conner Richards
Fenimore Award: Cole Phillips
Volleyball
Most Valuable Player: Grayson Wileman
Most Valuable Player: Zac Dunn
Most Improved Player: Gage Martin
Basketball
Most Valuable Player: Kaden Leache
Most Improved Player: Davis Currie
Soccer
Most Valuable Player: Gael Rojo
Most Improved Player: Dyson Fay
Mike Nickels Award: Adi Bhaktaram
Swimming
Most Valuable Swimmer: Danzel Chen
Most Improved Swimmer: Thomas Rudnicki
Wrestling
Most Valuable Wrestler: Ryder Walker
Most Improved Wrestler: Ace Hodges
Shaffer Award: James Coyle
Baseball
Most Valuable Player: Conner Richards
Most Improved Player: Max Geib
Highest Batting Average: Conner Richards
Golf
Most Valuable Golfer: Ian Wallis
Most Improved Golfer: Carsten Lawrence
Tennis
Most Valuable Player: Eric Tien
Most Improved Player: Thatcher Wallis
Track & Field
Most Valuable Player: Larry Mathis
Most Improved Player: Sam Rhoades
Glenn H. Sears Freshman Sports Award
Andrew Fitzpatrick
