END-OF-YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY
JUNE 7, 2024
RESILIENCE | INTEGRITY | THOUGHTFULNESS | DIVERSITY | COURAGE
PROGRAM
Prelude Chamber Ensemble
Opening Dr. Delvin M. Dinkins Head of School
Presentation of Departmental Distinctions
Courtney West & National Merit Scholars Assistant Head of Upper School
Presentation of College Book Awards
Presentation of Deeded Awards
Brian Walter Director of College Counseling
Matthew Norcini Head of Upper School
Closing Dr. Dinkins Head of School
Recessional Chamber Ensemble
Chamber Ensemble: Leela Gilbert-Gokhale, Sophia Katsman, Rose Rush-King, Kendall Schnee, David Xin, Stone Xin, Claire Yan
SCH Academy’s Mission
We are an inclusive community on a mission to inspire unbounded curiosity and independent thought in every one of our students. In a unique educational environment that extends well beyond campus, we nurture students’ knowledge of themselves and the world, expanding their full academic and personal potential while preparing them to lead lives characterized by thoughtfulness, integrity, and a quest to effect positive change.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR STUDENTS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED IN SO MANY WAYS TO THE RICHNESS & VIBRANCY OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
Departmental Distinctions
Arts
Science
History
World Languages
National Merit Scholars
Engineering & Robotics
CEL
English
Mathematics
Recognizes seniors who were among the 15,000 students who reached the status of National Merit Finalist for the year 2024.
College
Book Awards
The Bowdoin College Book Award
Presented to a member of the junior class who helps others and works toward positive change to improve the world. This student is working in service to the common good and toward developing ethical and balanced approaches to how they live and do work.
The Brown University Book Award
Recognizes a junior who best combines a high degree of ability in English expression, both written and spoken, with those outstanding personal qualities which, in the words of the Brown Charter of 1764, give promise that the student will become one of the “succession of men and women duly qualified for discharging the offices of life with usefulness and reputation.”
The Harvard University Book Award
Awarded to an outstanding junior who displays excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other fields.
The Smith College Book Award
Awarded to a junior who exemplifies the academic achievement and leadership qualities that characterize the thousands of women who have graduated from Smith College.
The University of Pennsylvania Book Award
Presented to a junior who best exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of Benjamin Franklin, the founder of the University of Pennsylvania—a scholar, innovator, and one who served the community.
The University of Virginia Book Award
Presented to a junior who is outstanding in academics as well as extracurricular activities in acknowledgment of that student’s commitment to academics, leadership, and community involvement, which Thomas Jefferson held in high regard.
The Yale University Book Award
Presented to a member of the junior class who has shown intellectual promise, significant involvement in extracurricular activities, and service to the community.
Spring Athletic Awards
The Inter-Academic Athletic League Athletic Directors Award
Presented annually to two senior students who have been multi-sport varsity athletes and have exemplified dedication to their teams and school. Recipients are considered to be outstanding representatives of the InterAc League in sportsmanship and leadership.
The Chestnut Hill Academy Father’s Award
Presented to the senior who, as a varsity team player, has demonstrated the most outstanding combination of enthusiasm, perseverance, and dedication to their team and the school.
The Chestnut Hill Father’s Club Award
Presented to the student below the varsity level who has demonstrated the qualities of constructive school spirit, determination, and courage in athletics throughout the year.
The Varsity Pride Award
Honors a varsity senior athlete who has demonstrated passion, respect, intensity, determination, and enthusiasm both on and off the playing field.
Junior Varsity Pride Award
Honors a junior varsity athlete who has demonstrated passion, respect, intensity, determination, and enthusiasm both on and off the playing field.
James F. McGlinn Award
Presented to a member of the faculty or staff for their dedicated interest in and loyal support to the athletes and athletic program.
Tri-Varsity Athletes
Recognizes seniors who were awarded varsity letters for three different sports this year.
Deeded Awards in Athletics
The Meredith S. & Langdon W. Harris III Award
Given by the Harris family in memory of Langdon Harris and in honor of Meredith to the parent or parents who have been most supportive of SCH athletics and athletes during the school year.
The Junior Vare Award in Memory of Johanna Sigmund ’94
Named for the former head of the Physical Education Department and given in memory of Johanna Sigmund ’94, this award is given to a junior who exhibits a keen interest in athletics, demonstrates sportsmanship, and maintains consistent academic achievement.
The Phyllis M. Vare Sportsmanship Award
Given in honor of Miss Vare, former head of the Physical Education Department, to a senior who has loved and participated wholeheartedly in the physical education program throughout the years and who, through their leadership and example, has shown to others the highest standards of sportsmanship and play.
The Lawrence R. Mallery 1905 Award
Established by the family of Lawrence Mallery from the Class of 1905, this award honors a scholar-athlete of the senior class.
The Blue & Gold Award
Presented to a female athlete in the senior class who best exemplified excellence in athletics this year and is voted on by the Athletic Department.
The J.L. Patterson Cup
Named for Dr. James Patterson, headmaster from 1897 to 1923, this cup is awarded to the best all-around athlete in the senior class.
The Michael F. Mayock Distinguished Teacher-Coach Award
The Michael F. Mayock Distinguished Teacher-Coach Award is a monetary award named for the former longtime Haverford School football coach and given annually to up to two teacher-coaches in recognition of the positive impact those individuals have had on student-athletes. This award rotates to each of the schools comprising the Inter-Academic League. The Award recipients shall possess and impart to their studentathletes the highest level of integrity, professionalism and concern for the “total” education of the studentathlete.
Outward Bound Scholarship Recipients
The Edward Morris McIlvaine Memorial Scholarship
Provides an outstanding summer opportunity for a student who exhibits leadership potential and seeks a special growth experience. Given in memory of Edward Morris McIlvaine, CHA Class of 1995, this award will provide an Outward Bound experience.
The Outward Bound Award
This scholarship provides an outstanding summer opportunity for a girl who exhibits leadership potential and seeks a special growth experience.
Deeded Awards in Academics
THE ARTS
The Players On- & Off-Stage Awards
Given by the director of Players for significant contribution, loyalty, and commitment to Players—on stage and off.
The Suzanne Turner Rebmann Award
Given in memory of Suzanne Turner Rebmann for excellence in one of the performing arts.
The Wendy Romig Concannon ‘82 Photography Award
Given by her classmates, family, and friends in her memory in 2022, this award honors Wendy’s myriad talents and skills as well as her grace and elegance and is presented annually to a promising Upper School student whose photography work represents Wendy’s love of color, texture, and strong design principles.
The Alumni Association Art Award
Given to a member of the senior class who has demonstrated extraordinary interest, ability, and accomplishment in the visual arts.
SCIENCE
The Society of Women in Engineering Award
Recognizes and honors students who have achieved excellence in the study of mathematics and science for at least three years and have demonstrated an aptitude and interest in engineering.
The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Award for Excellence
Awarded to a member of the junior class for outstanding academic achievement in the study of mathematics and science.
The M.I.T. Promise of the Future Award
Given to the student who, through personal initiative, has done the most to promote the awareness of science and technology.
HISTORY
Debate Cup Award for Excellence in Debate
Established to honor and recognize outstanding achievement in the field of debate, highlighting the importance of critical thinking skills among our student body. The Debate Award will be awarded annually to the student who demonstrates exceptional skill, passion, and dedication to the art of debate. The recipient of this award shall embody the values of integrity, respect, and open-mindedness. This award will serve to inspire future generations of students to engage in meaningful dialogue, to embrace diverse perspectives, and to uphold the values of civil discourse in all aspects of their lives.
The Daniel Webster Charles Memorial History Award
Presented in honor of legendary faculty member Dan Charles, who taught at CHA from 1943-1971, to a 9th or 10th grade student who has demonstrated exceptional ability for writing in history.
The Daniel Webster Charles Memorial Essay Award
This award is given to the member or members of the junior class who has demonstrated excellence in both historical research and creativity in incoprporating their research into writing.
ENGINEERING & ROBOTICS
The Peter Randall ’69 Robotics Prototype Award
The Peter Randall ‘69 Robotics Prototype Award is awarded to a first-year participant or “prototype” of a potential future leader of Team 1218 at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. This award celebrates a student who has demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm, service, and dedication to Team 1218. The recipient of this award is someone who not only shows promise in their technical abilities but also embodies the potential to be a guiding force for their peers.
Through their dedication and innovative spirit, they have made a tangible impact on the robotics program, echoing the legacy of Peter Randall ‘69. Mr. Randall was instrumental in creating and nurturing the robotics program, setting a foundation of excellence and inspiration. This award not only honors his contributions but also encourages the next generation of robotics enthusiasts to follow in his footsteps, leading with passion and determination.
ENGLISH
Hutchinson K. Fairman Campus Lantern Cup
Awarded to a junior member of The Campus Lantern staff who has exhibited unparalleled dedication and commitment to the school’s newspaper. Established in the 1940s in memory of Hutchinson K. Fairman ’28, this prestigious prize symbolizes excellence and is presented annually at Final Assembly in recognition of outstanding service and contributions to the Campus Lantern.
GENERAL
The Class of 1959 Award
Awarded to the student or students who show the greatest intellectual curiosity during each of the high school years.
The Christopher Fraser Carpenter ’60 Memorial Award
In memory of Chris Carpenter ’60, this award is granted to that member of the junior class who has shown the greatest improvement during the year.
The Franklin & Margaret Steele Fund for Entrepreneurship
A scholarship to support summer work given to a student who wishes to pursue their entrepreneurial passion through an internship in a certain industry or business.
The Rebmann Summer Study Award
Established in memory of former Springside parents Bill and Suzie Rebmann. This award is presented to an Upper School student or students to enable them to participate in enriching opportunities to supplement and extend the normal scope of school experiences.
Deeded Awards: Character
The Franklin D. Sauveur Memorial Award
Honors an alumnus from the Class of 1911 and given to a member of the 9th grade for character and scholarship.
The Garrett D. Pagon Award
Given to a member of the 10th grade for moral courage and integrity.
The Community Service Award
Recognizes a senior student for their extraordinary commitment to the community and meaningful service connections throughout their school career.
The Robert A. Kingsley Award
Given to that student below 12th grade who has shown the highest degree of academic promise and scholarship, along with the most responsible type of leadership.
The Kevin Kirk ’15 Memorial Award
Presented in memory of Kevin Kirk ’15 who passed away during his freshman year and given to a student, new to Upper School, who has made the greatest positive impact on the community.
The Jane Bell Memorial Award
Established to keep alive the memory of the founder of Springside School, Jane Bell, a woman of noble personality, full of enthusiasm and courage, and to remind students that in this ever-changing world, there will always remain a need for these virtues.
The Martin Henry Dawson ’90 Memorial Award
Presented in memory of Tinry Dawson ’90 to that senior who has, by vote of the members of the senior class, provided the most positive support and friendship to their classmates during their years together in the Upper School.
The Sara Wetherell Blake ’70 Award
This award is given by a vote of the senior class to a classmate for their service to fellow students, integrity and genuine care of others, Sally’s most outstanding qualities.
The Alice Morice ’24 Memorial Award
Given in memory of Alice Morice ’24, by vote of the faculty, to that senior who has shown loyalty and devotion to the school in all aspects of school life.
The Edward Savage Memorial Award
Named for Edward Savage, who worked at CHA from 1915 through the 1930s taking care of athletic equipment as well as maintaining the athletic fields, and presented by the alumni for loyalty and service to the school.
The Caroline Susan Jones Junior & Senior Awards
Given in honor of Springside’s headmistress from 1900 to 1921, Caroline Susan Jones, by vote of faculty and students, to a junior and senior for courage, kindness, fair-mindedness, good sportsmanship, influence widely felt, and the courage of their own convictions.
Alumni Gold & Silver Awards
Presented to a junior and senior who, in the judgment of the Alumni Association and after consultation with faculty and students, best exemplifies those characteristics of leadership, academic standing, character, and service to Springside Chestnut Hill Academy.
Cum Laude 2024
Hudson Barry ‘24
Connor Brown ‘23
Karina Chan-van der Helm ‘24
Zarin DeVeaux ‘23
Ward Dobeck ‘24
Patrick Gaghan ‘23
Devin Gibson ‘24
Lida Goloveyko ‘23
Arjun Goswami ‘24
Shaun Gupte ‘24
Sam Harris ‘23
Cameron Harrop ‘24
Brendan Jolly ‘24
Caitlin Keough ‘23
William Kollmar ‘24
Leah Laudenbach ‘23
Connor Lauerman ‘23
Cameron Lyon ‘24
Andrew Mahony ‘24
Sophie McDevitt ‘24
Joshua Miller ‘23
Georgia O’Connor ‘23
Sophie Piatkowski ‘24
Alex Pilling ‘24
Alexis Reilly ‘24
Anya Rosenbloom ‘24
Farah Salehli-Horgan ‘23
Leah Schnee ‘24
Ava Madison Scholl ‘24
Ameara Smith ‘24
Alexandra Stodard ‘24
Ava Szalay ‘24
Dora Ward ‘24
Griffin Whitman ‘23
Junda David Xin ‘24
Junyi Stone Xin ‘24
Antonin Zappala ‘24
Student Council
Ha’oa Bode and Kamaha’o Bode
Student Body Co-Presidents
Madison Freeman
Senior Class President
DEI Council
Aanika Bhatt and Courtney Williams
Student Leadership
Honor Council
Keith Angell
Service Council
Anabella Castellanos and Ryan McManus
Student Athlete Advisory Council
Ross Prince and Alexis Reilly
Student Ambassadors
Ha’oa Bode
Madelyn Caliendo
Madison Freeman
Alexis Reilly
Anya Rosenbloom
Mackenzie Hines
Priya Jonas
Sage Palmer
Activities Student Leadership
Airplane Building
Leo Cohen and Nicholas Donato
Asian Student Association
Aanika Bhatt, Alexandra Cross, and Stone Xin
Black Student Union
Zahkiyyah Frazier and Sela Perryman
Campus Lantern
Griffin Whitman
Gender & Sexuality Alliance
Cameron Harrop and Sophie McDevitt
Alliance Group
Coleman Benner, Arthur Fifield, and Leah Schnee
Athletics Against Cancer
Alexa Edwards, Chloe Hanson, and Samantha Moore
Book Club
Amelia Baird and Devin Gibson
Camera Club
Ava Lanzetta
Care Club
Cameron Harrop
Debate Club
Sienna Stowe
Eco Club
Caitlin Keough and Sage Palmer
Ethical Fashion Club
Georgia Barrick and Avy Drew
Model United Nations
Hudson Barry, Brynn Donohue, Arjun Goswami, and Sam Harris
Players
Agharese Olagunju McWilliams and Cameron Harrop
PUB
Aanika Bhatt, Alexandra Cross, Leah Schnee, and Ava Szalay
Club Leadership
French Club
Shaun Gupte
Home Economics Club
Madelyn Caliendo, Alexis Jordan, and Alexa Robles
Investment Club
Jack Cook and Sam Harris
Jewish Cultural Club
Amelia Baird, Hudson Barry, Julien Friedland, William Kollmar, Joshua Miller, and Andrew Shmelzer
Mi Gente
Juan Jose Hardy and Mia Santiago
Mock Trial
Alexander Topping and Jake Warren
Music Appreciation
Jude Hackford and Claire Lynch
Robotics
Devin Gibson and Paige Murray
Student Facilitators
Zahkiyyah Frazier and
Agharese Olagunju McWilliams
Yearbook
Cameron Harrop, Gianna Marino, and Cecelia Stevenson
Political Action Club
Robert Brzenzinski III, Nolan Shelinsky, and Josh Wagner
SCHideline Coverage
Charlie Greenberg and Ross Prince
SCHmental Heath
Sophie Piatkowski and Ava Szalay
SCHMovies
Ella Mahoney and Cecelia Stevenson
Veterinary Medicine Club
Noa Liefer and Sage Palmer
Women in STEM
Leah Laudenbach
Yoga Club
Sela Perryman
Senior Four-Year Varsity Letter Winner
Soccer
Jameson Callas
Zayd DeVeaux
Abdoul Diallo
Football
Aidan McCann
Field Hockey
Madelyn Caliendo
Madison Freeman
Golf
Ava DeCesare (5 years)
Anya Rosenbloom
Owen Tilsner
Basketball
Ronald Brown III
Zahkiyyah Frazier
Katelyn Jaconetti
Ice Hockey
William Gallagher
Jake Laigaie
Wrestling
Andrew Mahony
Indoor Track & Field
John Boyle III
Squash
Alexandra Stoddard (5 years)
Evan Champagne
Jack Cook
Jack Larkin
Softball
Kamaha’o Bode
Tennis
David Xin
Stone Xin
Baseball
Rory Finn
Ha’oa Bode
Robert Filler, Jr.
Tucker DeLisle
Lacrosse
Robert Brzezinski III
Madelyn Caliendo
William Dunbar II
Madison Freeman
Lillian Martino
Cortney Neverosky
Jake Olin
Elizabeth Pearcy
Alex Pilling
Alexis Reilly (5 years)
Alexa Robles
Hayes Schreiner
Sarah Scollin
Alec Tulio
Crew
Olivia Caione
Alexandra Cross
Brynn Donohue
Olivia Hayes
Margaret Garner Gleason
Gabrielle McHugh
Cecelia Stevenson
Dora Ward
THIS YEAR THROUGH THE LENS
Throughout the year, SCH faculty and staff take countless photos of our students, capturing the magic that happens around campus. Scan to log into Pixevety, our secure photosharing platform, to check out what your student(s) have been up to this year and stay tuned to see photos from today and tomorrow.
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