Annual Awards

OLDFIELDS ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY 2020-2021

Even after 98 years of the Oldfields Annual Awards Ceremony, the excitement of this year may have topped them all. As the students, faculty, and staff filed into the gymnasium, Green and White Teams sitting on opposing sides, all were united in the joy of celebrating a successful year together. With the proud parents (many of whom had never been to campus except to drop off and pick up their student!) looking on, the following awards were bestowed:

Green and White

This award goes to the team winning the most points for intramural games, academics, discipline, attendance, spirit, community service, and the ever-popular hunt for the Thing-A-Ma-Bob!

WINNER OF THE GREEN AND WHITE CUP 2020-2021 The Green Team

Green Team jumping for joy as they win the Green and White Cup for the first time in five years!

TEAM CAPTAINS 2021-2022 Green Team Captain: Katherine "Kit" Fisher '22 White Team Captain: Jooyeon "Juniper" Moon '22

TEAM SPIRITS 2021-2022 Green Team Spirit: Kameron "Kami" Borden '23 White Team Spirit: Chiya Gibson '23

TEAM CHEER Team Cheer is a brand new addition for the 2021-2022 school year. The positions are voted on by the underclass students (grades 8-10) with the winners having the responsibility to assist the Captains and Spirits in leading their teams in school spirit throughout the school year. Green Team Cheer: Ashling O'Callaghan '24 White Team Cheer: Mikayla Alvarez '24 Mikayla Alvarez '24, Chiya Gibson '23, Jooyeon "Juniper" Moon '22, Athletic Director Gaby Davis, Katherine "Kit" Fisher '22, Kameron "Kami" Borden '23, and Ashling O'Callaghan '24

Academic Awards

ACADEMIC HONORS Class of 2021 students with a grade point average of 93% or above for their senior year: Madeline "Maddy" Krupp '21 and Katelyn "Katie" Mather '21

Director of Academics Dr. Jeremy Jernigan is proud of scholars Katelyn "Katie" Mather '21 and Madeline "Maddy" Krupp '21.

TAYLOR SMITH PRIZE FOR FIRST HONORS Student with the highest senior GPA in a challenging program of study: Katelyn "Katie" Mather '21

AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE The senior who graduates with the highest cumulative GPA in a challenging program: Siyue "Laura" Ren '21

Faculty Awards

NANCY I. O'CONNOR '75 EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING PRIZE Given on the basis of votes solicited from select alumni class years and current students: Priscilla DiGalbo

McCOLL TEACHING AWARD Made possible by a generous endowment gift from Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McColl, parents of Jane McColl Lockwood ‘86, to recognize outstanding teaching: Dori Reigner P'03 Register at www.OldfieldsSchool.org SUMMER 2021

Dori Reigner P'03, a dedicated and exceptional teacher for 43 years, got a well-deserved standing ovation as she received her award.

THE ANSLEY D. SMITHWICK FACULTY PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN ACADEMIC AND STUDENT LIFE This prize is to be presented annually to the faculty member who best exemplifies the Oldfields motto, "Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart," by fully and willingly engaging in as many aspects of the academic and student life of the School as possible: Frederick Bielaszka-Duvernay

French teacher Frederick Bielaszka- Duvernay, known for always encouraging students to perform their best and is congratulated by Assistant Head of School Caroline Blaum.

Athletic Awards

CHRISTINE HEARTFIELD MEMORIAL PRIZE The student who demonstrates outstanding interest and participation in athletics: Constance "Stancey" Smith '21

Constance "Stancey" Smith '21 with teammate Katelyn "Katie" Mather '21

NIMICK ATHLETIC AWARD The student with all around athletic proficiency, good sportsmanship, and team spirit: DJ Jones '21

DJ Jones '21, a player with passion on and off the field, is congratulated by Athletic Director Gaby Davis.

WITHERBEE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD This award was established in honor of Jill Macrae Witherbee '49, an outstanding athlete at the School, and is awarded by a vote of all the team coaches to the "student exhibiting outstanding sportsmanship in both interscholastic and intramural play": Katelyn "Katie" Mather '21

COACH OF THE YEAR The recipient of the Coach's Award was chosen by the entire student body for their expertise, dedication, and love of the art of teaching and coaching: Frederick Bielaszka-Duvernay

Riding Awards

HORSEMANSHIP-SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD The student who best demonstrates an understanding of horses, celebrates her own successes with humility, and takes joy in the achievements of her peers: Bryce McNichol '23

Director of Riding Amy Phillips awards Bryce McNichol '23, with her constant smile and passion for horses, this year's Horsemanship Award.

THE HORSEMASTER AWARD The student who is dedicated to improving her riding skills and acquiring additional horse knowledge while possessing a genuine love for the horse: Tara Hu-Henderson '23

Tara Hu-Henderson '23 understands that practice makes perfect.

MOST IMPROVED RIDER AWARD The student who has made the most significant progress in her development as a rider and horsewoman: Charlotte Soiefer '21

Charlotte Soiefer '21 always wants to improve.

May Court

Chosen by the entire Oldfields community, the May Court is composed of the four seniors who most closely represent what it means to be an "Oldfields Girl."

Flora: Constance "Stancey" Smith '21 Crown Bearer: DJ Jones '21 Maid of Honor: Diana Santos '21 May Queen: Madeline "Maddy" Krupp '21 May Court prepares to walk down Graduation Hill.

COMMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR AWARD Service and philanthropy are two areas that require an individual to look beyond oneself in order to see the needs of others. This award goes to the senior who has been a consistent model of largeness of heart through her attention to community, both at Oldfields and in her local area: Anna Altman '21

All-School Awards

THE GOLD KEY AWARD The Student Ambassador whose outstanding support and cooperation with the Admission Office has done the most to convey the Oldfields spirit to visiting families: Michaela Athey '22 and N'Deye M'Baye '24

N'Deye M'Baye '24 worked closely over the past year with Assistant Dean of Admission Mason Rooney to spread her passion and love for the Oldfields Community with prospective families.

DIVERSITY COMMITTEE AWARD Given to the student who celebrate diversity and promote inclusion throughout the School: Jadisha Proaño '22

TRUSTEE PRIZES Eighth Grade: Casey Dowling '25 Freshman: Sophia "Sophie" Hyre '24 Sophomore: Chiya Gibson '23 Junior: Haoran "Lucy" Zhang '22 Senior: Charlotte Soiefer '21

Chiya Gibson '23 exudes confidence, integrity, and her own brand of wisdom. Trustee Dicky Darrell P'06 had the honor of presenting her with the Sophomore Trustee Prize.

Trustee Dominique Mejia '04 awards Sophia "Sophie" Hyre '24 with the Freshman Trustee Prize.

KATHERINE CULBERTSON '65 AWARD The first-year student making the greatest contribution to the School: Maizah "Maizi" Johnson '22

It is no surprise that Maizah "Maizi" Johnson '22 was presented with the 2020-2021 Katherine Culbertson ‘65 Award. She is always there to offer a helping hand.

MARIAN CULBERTSON '63 AWARD The underclass student making the most positive effort for its own sake: Isabella "Izzy" Griffith '24

Isabella "Izzy" Griffith '24 strives for excellence in every aspect of her life and does it all with a smile that shines through the mask.

MARY K. MCPHERSON AWARD The underclass girl with the highest academic average in a challenging program: Sophia Mather '23

JOSEPH T. BRENNAN II AWARD The girl, who by her own efforts, has made the most significant progress during the current year: Mya KezarMalzahn '22

Mya KezarMalzahn '22 pushed herself every day to be the best student she could be.

LEROY M. POLVOGT AWARD The girl who, by example and by deed, has been the most constructive influence on underclass girls: Madeline "Maddy" Krupp '21

EDITH LIDDELL TWISS '28 MEMORIAL PRIZE The student who has exhibited the highest standards of good citizenship: Jadisha Proaño '22

MARION H. "CHIP" ALLEN MEMORIAL AWARD The student who best exemplifies past Board Chair Marion H. "Chip" Allen's personal qualities of thoughtfulness and warmth through demonstrated concern for the overall well-being of the Oldfields community and the individuals who comprise it: Madeline "Maddy" Krupp '21

THE HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARD Given each year by the head of school to recognize an outstanding senior: Madeline "Maddy" Krupp '21

LORNA M. KELLY AWARD The underclass girl who, in the opinion of the teaching faculty, possesses the greatest love of learning for its own sake: Jadisha Proaño '22

Jadisha Proaño '22 is a role model to her peers as she brightens every day and challenges herself to learn beyond the classroom.

ELIZABETH LEEDS MEMORIAL AWARD The senior girl who, in the opinion of the faculty, best exemplifies the spirit and ideals of the School, which are expressed in the Oldfields motto Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart: Madeline "Maddy" Krupp '21

Madeline "Maddy" Krupp '21 has been a shining example of the Oldfields motto throughout her time here at Oldfields School.

HELEN E. TRAVERS AWARD The senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, has made the greatest overall contribution to the School: Constance "Stancey" Smith '21

Constance "Stancey" Smith '21 is a quiet leader, a determined student, and a kind friend to all.

ALL-SCHOOL PRESIDENT 2021-2022: Jadisha Proaño '22

JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President: Chiya Gibson '23 Vice President: Kameron "Kami" Borden '23 Secretary/Treasurer: Kikiloluwa "Kiki" Bejide '23

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President: Ella Herring '22 Vice President: Maizah "Maizi" Johnson '22 Secretary/Treasurer: Jooyeon "Juniper" Moon '22