Be Kind Award: Actively practices kindness and radiates good cheer; makes people feel good about themselves, generates a spirit of inclusion, and inspires others to “pass it on.” Senior Bowl: Consistently receives significant academic honors while participating enthusiastically in a variety of school activities. Senior Loyalty Cup: Contributions and dedication to St. Luke’s School distinguishes them as an outstanding leader. Head of School Award: Makes unique contributions to St. Luke’s in ways that bring great credit to the school.
2021 UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY MAY 18, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. SELDIN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
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WELCOME MUSI C AL SELEC T I O N AWAR DS PR E SEN TAT I O N
9 T H AN D 10 T H G R ADE AWAR DS The Fancher Award: Embodies a growth mindset. The Honor Award: Exemplifies the four pillars of the St. Luke’s Honor Code: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness.
COMMUNI T Y AWAR DS James Radley Mattioli Impact Award: Meaningful engagement with a nonprofit, non-political organization. Nobbe Award: Instrumental in forwarding journalism at St. Luke’s School.
12 T H G R ADE AWAR DS Announcement of the Salutatorian and Valedictorian
The Leadership Award: Demonstrates leadership behaviors.
The Community Service Award: Extraordinary service to the community outside of St. Luke’s. Through volunteer work, the student has developed a passion and made a significant impact.
11 T H G R ADE BO O K AWAR DS
Seldin Family Performing Arts Award: Passion for the performing arts and dedication to achieving a level of excellence that makes them a true star.
Brown University Book Award: Combination of academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expression. Cornell Book Award: Awareness of cultural diversity, excellent student, good citizen, and innovative thinker. Dartmouth Book Award: High academic achievement and strong character, a positive impact on the life of the school, and excellence in at least one nonacademic area. Harvard Book Prize: Excellence in scholarship and high character combined with achievement in other fields. St. Lawrence Book Award: Exceptional efforts in leadership, service, or activism in building an inclusive community. University of Pennsylvania Book Award: Innovative thinking and inclusive practices in keeping with the Penn tradition of turning knowledge into social-minded action. University of Virginia Jefferson Award: Creativity and innovation; embodiment of the spirit of discovery. Williams College Book Award: Intellectual leadership and significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.
Richard M. Whitcomb Character Award: Enduring commitment to qualities associated with good character such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Service Award: Service to the school or community clearly surpasses what is expected. The recipient is the senior class exemplar of the school’s motto, “Enter to learn, go forth to serve.” Dan Ireland Award: Unusually strong commitment and effort have resulted in achievements that have brought pride to the school. William K. VonFabrice Award: Places great emphasis on friendship and concern for others; a loyal friend to both classmates and the school. Richard J. Pedrick Award: Exemplifies leadership, dedication, intelligence, athletic participation, good sportsmanship, and love for their fellow human beings. Karen E. Weigman Award: Demonstrates the most growth over their years at St. Luke’s School through social connection, academic discovery, and personal maturation. CONTINUED ON BACK