TABOR ACADEMY
ANNUAL Prizes & AWARDS 2020
T
he spring brings with it time for reflection and celebration of the year gone by— perhaps this year more than ever. This time of year, I find myself so proud to be a part of our School by the Sea as we come together to celebrate our values: love of learning, high achievement, care for others, commitment to the community. This year in particular, we might add to that list resilience, agility, fortitude, and sheer endurance. In this publication, we recognize several dozen students for their significant accomplishments—in the community, in classrooms, on the stage and the athletic surfaces, in studios and elsewhere. Their achievements are substantial, and we are proud of their work. Though we can’t be together under the waterfront tent to honor these accomplishments, we have so very much to celebrate. Perhaps this spring more than any other, when we could not be together, we learned to fully appreciate and value those unique gifts that each of us contributes to our community. We have learned the strength and significance of our personal connections to others, what it means to be there for one another, to reach out for support, to feel vulnerable and frustrated, to rise to a challenge. It surely has not always been easy, and yet we have made it here— together. For our seniors, this spring is particularly bittersweet. An anticipated end, but not the one envisioned. A future they’re anxious to get to, but one looking less certain than it might have a few months ago. Though this week marks the end of one Tabor journey for the Class of 2020, more fittingly, it’s the beginning of another as graduates and alumni— a relationship that we hope will continue to deepen for many years to come. With gratitude and admiration for the lessons learned, the challenges we’ve overcome, and the many, many Zoom calls completed, I congratulate every one of us for the good work and good growth of the year gone by. Eileen Marceau, Associate Head of School, Academic Affairs
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela
Department awards are decided by consensus of the department faculty, and seek to honor students who model the values of the school in their approach to the discipline. In addition to their outstanding performance, classroom engagement and obvious love of learning, these students consistently approach each class, reading, or assignment as an opportunity to further their understanding and fuel their passion for the subject.
ENGLISH Awards For outstanding achievement in the study of English in the 9th grade
For outstanding achievement in the study of English in the 11th grade
The West Family Award for Creative Writing
Emma Zhou ‘23
Lydia Baer ‘21
Emma Quirk ‘20
For outstanding achievement in the study of English in the 10th grade
For outstanding achievement in the study of English in the 12th grade
Mary Townsend ‘22
Jack Marshall ‘20
The Tabor English Prize for consistent excellence and demonstrated interest in the study of English language and literature over the course of a Tabor career Charlotte Gebhard ‘20
Math Awards For outstanding achievement in the study of mathematics in the 9th grade Jingfei (Harper) Weng ‘23
For outstanding achievement in the study of mathematics in the 10th grade Yilin (Ranne) Zhu ‘22
The Rensselaer Medal for outstanding achievement in the study of mathematics in the 11th grade
The Kern Prize for consistent excellence and demonstrated interest in the study of mathematics over the course of a Tabor career
Siyuan (Daniel) Chen ‘21
Zi Nean Teoh ‘20
The Converse Prize for outstanding achievement in the study of mathematics in the 12th grade Yuanhao (Tommy) Hu ‘20
Science Awards For outstanding achievement in the study of the life sciences at the introductory level
The Richard Harlow Award for outstanding achievement in the study of the marine sciences
Yushan (Shanna) Yuan ‘23
Edgardo Santos ‘20
The Bausch and Lomb Award for outstanding overall achievement in the study of the sciences in the 11th grade year Xiaofan (Yaya) Ma ‘21
For outstanding achievement in the study of the physical sciences at the introductory level Andrew Eilertsen ‘21
The Life Sciences Award for outstanding achievement in the study of the life sciences at the advanced level Kyohei (Kyle) Tabata ‘20
For outstanding overall achievement in the engineering sciences Catherine Barry ‘20
The Suckert-Tuttle Award for outstanding achievement in the study of the physical sciences at the advanced level Zi Nean Teoh ‘20
The Tabor Science Prize for consistent excellence and demonstrated interest in the study of the sciences over the course of a Tabor career Christine Steege ‘20
Modern & Classical Language Awards
For outstanding achievement in introductory level Latin
The Tabor Classics Prize for consistent excellence and demonstrated interest in the study of classical languages and literature over the course of a Tabor career
The Tabor French Prize for consistent excellence and demonstrated interest in the study of French language and culture over the course of a Tabor career
For outstanding achievement in introductory or intermediate level Chinese
Grace Mead ‘20
Reed Porter ‘20
Caroline Usman ‘21
The Tabor Chinese Prize for consistent excellence and demonstrated interest in the study of Chinese language and culture over the course of a Tabor career
The Villefane Prize for consistent excellence and demonstrated interest in the study of Spanish language and literature over the course of a Tabor career
José Sulaiman Manzur ‘20
Isabelle Cheney ‘20
Madeleine Hunt ‘23
For outstanding achievement in introductory or intermediate level French Emma Lee ‘22
For outstanding achievement in introductory level Spanish Ka Ho (John) Ho ‘22
For distinguished achievement in intermediate level Spanish Christine Steege ‘20
History Awards For outstanding achievement in the study of history in the 9th grade
For outstanding achievement in the study of history in the 11th grade
For exceptional achievement in the study of economics
Jingfei (Harper) Weng ‘23
Madison Taylor ‘21
Benjamin Ackerman ‘20
The Dexter Prize for outstanding achievement in the study of U.S. history in the 10th grade
For outstanding achievement in the study of history in the 12th grade
The Tabor History Prize for consistent excellence and demonstrated interest in the study of history and social sciences over the course of a Tabor career
Catherine Terelak ‘22
Xuanru (Rosella) Liu ‘20
Peter Murray ‘20
Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. Abigail Adams
Yifan (William) Wu The Everlasting Journey Between Home and School, 2020 11.5” x 11.5” x 1”, laser cut plywood
Visual Arts Awards
For demonstrated excellence and commitment in ceramics
For demonstrated excellence and commitment in digital arts
Yutong (Tony) Guo ‘20
Jack Hutchinson ‘20
The Marianne Lawrence Award for demonstrated excellence and commitment to studio art Taylor Spikell ‘20
For demonstrated excellence and commitment in photography Peter Stuart Wemple ‘20
THE TABOR PURCHASE PRIZE Yifan (William) Wu ‘20 In order to recognize general excellence in the visual arts over the course of a Tabor career, Tabor’s Art Department established a Purchase Prize in 2016. The school purchases a piece of noteworthy artwork from a graduating senior in recognition of their talent, hard work, and contribution to the visual arts. This art becomes a part of the school’s permanent collection, creating an archive of exceptional student art.
William Wu’s “The Everlasting Journey Between Home and School” is an 11.5 inch, multi-layer laser cut plywood medallion. This work is the end result of an exploration that began as part of the artist’s portfolio process — from initial observation of a phenomenon to an artwork that not only embodies the nature of his personal experience, but also his creative journey between art and engineering. He created an object that represents the cyclical process of school and travel that is specific to the boarding school experience. This artwork is a physical culmination of this artist’s exploration of old tools and new tools. Drawing on his personal history, rooted in traditional Chinese water painting, and fusing it with a digital art tool box, allowed him to arrive at a destination that is really the beginning of his adventure as a creative problem solver, artist, and innovator.
PERFORMING ARTS: THEATER AND MUSIC Awards For outstanding contribution to dance
For outstanding contribution to technical theater
Mia Vaughn ‘20
Garrett Horton ‘20
The Tabor Music Prize for outstanding overall contribution to music Violet Southwick ‘20
For outstanding contribution to theater performance
The Sippican Choral Society Award Samantha Shannon ‘20
Emma Quirk ‘20
PANDOLFI MUSIC INSTRUCTION AWARDS The Pandolfi Awards are grants given to promising music students who distinguish themselves through audition each spring. The Awards support private music lessons for these students over the course of the coming school year.
Sydney DaSilva ‘21
Aliyah Jordan ‘23
Ziqing (Maggie) Xu ‘23
Nautical Science Awards The Robert Eldridge White Prize for advancement in nautical science Andrew Eilertsen ‘21
The Captain James A. Lewis Award for excellence in navigation
The Charles N. Bozenhard Memorial Award for service and dedication aboard the schooner Tabor Boy
The Lazy Jacks Award to a junior for outstanding achievement and service on the schooner Tabor Boy Blake Roberts ‘21
Cooper Carlson ‘20
Lauren Kirk ‘21
Naval Honor Graduates Tabor Academy is honored to be recognized by the United States Navy as one of a very small number of Naval Honor high schools in the country. As part of that distinction, we are able to recognize with a special certificate those graduating seniors who have taken a qualifying number of Nautical Science and related courses over their Tabor careers. The following members of the Class of 2020 will graduate with Naval Honors: Cooper Carlson Colin Ferguson Louis (Fin) Franyo Garrett Horton John (Jake) Howell Kyle Jadul Bradford Jenkins Thad Lettsome
Connor Macken Peter Murray Anna Olsen Christopher Parker Reed Porter Georgia Toland Peter Stuart Wemple Henry Worden
PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOONER FLAG Louis (Fin) Franyo As the Executive Officer (XO) aboard Tabor Boy this year, Fin Franyo has shown service and dedication to the Tabor Boy program as the student leader of the schooner’s crew. His year of leadership was cut short by circumstances beyond anyone’s control, but he firmly established his legacy in three short months during the fall of 2019. At the close of each year, the departing XO is awarded with perhaps the most meaningful and significant symbol the program has to offer—the American flag that has flown proudly and freely from the vessel’s stern staff throughout the previous year. Fin’s service will be remembered as not only as the work of a highly capable XO, but also one that is respected and loved by his crew. This is true leadership. Capt. James Geil
Photo: Stuart Wemple ’20
ATHLETIC Awards Commitment to the school as expressed through dedicated interscholastic competition is one that we value. We honor 3-year and 4-year seniors who spent all of their possible Tabor seasons as players on a Tabor interscholastic competitive squad. Evan Chase Lindsay Dawson Anne le Gassick Omar Kiwan
Lily Manley Anna Olsen Christopher Parker Samantha Quackenbush
Julia Shaunessy Christine Steege Henry Worden
Each year, the Tabor coaching staff gathers to vote on those students whose outstanding performance, sportsmanship, athleticism, leadership, team spirit, and overall contribution to Tabor athletics have set them apart from their peers over the course of this year. Class of 2023: Ava McGaffigan and Liam Rorke Class of 2022: Cassidy Yeomans and Abdel Barakat Class of 2021: Skylar Irving and Sam Parks The ISL Award of Excellence, given annually by each ISL member school to two student athletes who best exemplify ISL ideals of integrity, sportsmanship, fair play, and good citizenship while participating as a multi-sport athlete during their ISL career. Catherine Barry and Omar Kiwan
THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO ATHLETICS
Catherine Barry ‘20
Omar Kiwan ‘20
On any given day, you might find Cat on Duffy 3, taking shots against the goalkeepers or dribbling around cones in a full sprint. You might even catch her sending a football through the uprights, just for kicks. You might find her shooting free throws in the Stone Gym or dragging a lacrosse goal out to improve her game. As a competitor, she is tough, tenacious, unwilling to be beaten, always seeking to improve her game. But whenever her individual successes are highlighted, she is quick to turn the attention to how none of that success is obtainable without her teammates. And she has enjoyed great success: Gatorade MA Player of the Year, Boston Globe All-Scholastic, All USA First Team, 3-time All-American, and NEPSAC Class B Champion after a clutch free kick goal sent the game into OT, and she’s even played for the US Women’s National Team. An extraordinary talent, she stands out for her competitive drive and unwavering commitment to team.
Intensity, positivity, physicality and toughness are four words coaches used to describe Omar. This 3-sport athlete ranks among the top squash players in New England. But perhaps his greatest contribution comes from his leadership and team spirit, earning him the all-ISL individual sportsmanship award and the respect of both his teammates and opponents. Watching Omar give his all – diving to make a save in a soccer goal, powerfully thumping a forehand along the rail of a squash court, or lunging to reach a tennis ball before it bounced twice – is a treat for any spectator. Anyone who takes on Omar knows they are in for a battle, but he also keeps the competition in perspective, becoming friendly with players from other teams throughout the season. He thinks of the betterment of the team before himself. Indeed, every team of which he is a part is better with his presence and contribution, his incredible talent and tremendous heart.
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE Awards The Outward Bound Leadership Grant Percy Ackerman ‘22
The Award for International Understanding Kihoon (Brian) Nam ‘20 and Min Jung Kim ‘20
The Tabor Service Award recognizing outstanding contribution to service in the community Georgia Toland ‘20
Citizenship & Scholarship Awards CLASS OF 2023 The 9th grade award for scholarship recognizes exceptional academic promise in scholarship
The Richard Francis Chase Swain Award for outstanding school citizenship in the freshman class
Madeleine Hunt ‘23
Layla Silva ‘23
The William F.G. Dawson Memorial Prize recognizes a 9th grader who has demonstrated significant personal growth during his or her first year at Tabor Javar Williams ‘23
CLASS OF 2022 The Hubbard Phelps Award for exceptional promise in scholarship in a member of the sophomore class
The G.H. Stege Award for outstanding school citizenship in the sophomore class
Hailey Cohen ‘22
Olivia Justice ‘22
CLASS OF 2021 The G. Bruce Cobbold Award for demonstrated intellectual leadership, scholastic achievement, and a manifest love of learning
The Katherine Wickenden Award for demonstrated passion for the highest standards of achievement Siyuan (Daniel) Chen ‘21
Elaine Cederholm ‘21
The Elizabeth Taber Award for consistent care for others and commitment to the betterment of the Tabor community Julia Rood ‘21
The James Gowing Award for outstanding personal responsibility Andrew Mottur ‘21
CLASS OF 2020
CUM LAUDE Society Founded in 1906, the Cum Laude Society is dedicated to honoring scholastic achievement in secondary schools. Member schools may induct up to 20% of a graduating class based on their high scholastic achievement, citizenship, and character. The Tabor Academy Chapter of the Cum Laude Society was established in 1930, and since that time, well over 1,000 Tabor graduates have been honored with Cum Laude distinction. This year, 26 members of the class of 2020 have been inducted into Tabor Academy Cum Laude Society, based on their impressive academic and personal accomplishment. Benjamin Ackerman Jing (Gabby) Bao Catherine Barry Evan Chase Hanxi (Gary) Chen Isabelle Cheney Charlotte Gebhard Yutong (Tony) Guo Yuanhao (Tommy) Hu
Min Jung Kim Leah Kleinfeld Ruolin (Jacquelyn) Li Xuanru (Rosella) Liu Connor Macken Grace Mead Kihoon (Brian) Nam Nina Sasakawa Hin Ho (Richard) Shum
Christine Steege Riley Suh JosĂŠ Sulaiman Manzur Kyohei (Kyle) Tabata Zi Nean Teoh Connor Tobin Yutian (Victor) Wei Yifan (William) Wu
The Cum Laude Award is presented each year to two Cum Laude Society inductees who best represent the ideals of the Society: academic achievement, community involvement, and outstanding character Nina Sasakawa and Connor Tobin
CUM LAUDE Society
Class of 2020 Award scholarships The Matthew William Houlihan ‘99 Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a senior who has participated in the full range of the Tabor experience, and who exemplifies Matt’s best characteristics – an unfailingly positive attitude, strong character and dedication to school, loyal commitment to classmates, exemplary school citizenship, and an unselfish devotion to Tabor. Violet Southwick
The William and Natalie Atwood Scholarship
The Joseph Tomlinson, Jr. Scholarship
The children of the late William and Natalie Atwood award this memorial scholarship annually to honor a senior from the local area, based on a strong academic record and a significant contribution to the life of the school in multiple areas.
Supported by the Tomlinson family and given in memory of the late Joseph Tomlinson, a former trustee of the school, this scholarship is awarded annually to a senior who demonstrates Joe’s enduring qualities of a kind and generous spirit, and a gregarious and graceful presence.
Evan Chase
Mari (Fiona) Moore
Class of 2020 Award Citations THE HAMILTON WEBSTER THAYER PRIZE
ISABELLE CHENEY
The Hamilton Webster Thayer Prize is awarded each year to a student who, in the estimation of the faculty, best represents the ideals of the Academy: love of learning, high achievement, personal responsibility, and care for others. Izzy is talented as a student and an athlete. More impressively, she consistently strives to be a dedicated community member and an incredible friend. Indeed, it is her empathy and quiet consideration for others that set her apart. Her inclination is always toward what she can do to help her family, friends, teachers, and coaches. It is a remarkable trait that is often attributed to those whom we fondly remember. To see it in action, every day, from someone so young, makes a strong impression. Izzy approaches every aspect of school with a true zest for learning and yes, the achievement has been high. Her sense of responsibility is only topped by her concern for others. She brings the persistence and heart of a distance runner to all she does. She has a thoughtfulness and kindness to her that we may all aspire to and sometimes achieve, yet she never turns it off.
HEAD OF SCHOOL’S AWARD
JOSé SULAIMAN MANZUR The Head of School’s award recognizes “general excellence” across multiple domains. José’s Tabor career sets a worthy example, demonstrating selflessness, and dedication to community and the greater good. He has inhabited traditional leadership roles with aplomb—freshman and sophomore class president, dorm proctor, team captain. He is a gifted student in multiple disciplines, trilingual, and easily one of the most talented coders we have seen at Tabor in years. But beyond any role he might inhabit, or talents he may enjoy, José’s excellence shines through the example he sets for others. He is the kind of person who will never ask others to do something he is not willing to do himself. In boarding schools, we often celebrate those who “run at” the problem, rather than run away from it. José has shown that he does just that, not fearing a difficult conversation or the discomfort of challenging topics. A devoted peer tutor, a connected proctor, a dedicated robotics captain, and above all, a committed friend...he puts his substantial talents and gifts to a greater good. Indeed, this guy puts the “help” in “Student Help Desk.”
JONATHAN A. SMITH AWARD
EMMA QUIRK
The Jonathan A. Smith Award recognizes a senior for leadership, character, and integrity in their words and deeds. If leadership is setting an example, if character is your inclination towards others, and if integrity is what you do when no one is watching, then Emma checks each of these boxes. Her leadership responsibilities are numerous – senior class/TASC co-president, chapter head for I Am That Girl, SDLC participant, day proctor, tour guide. Consider these roles in their totality and what they show us of this student’s character: people trust her; she works hard at establishing relationships; she is unafraid to have a hard conversation or weigh in on challenging topics; she wants Tabor to be a more inclusive community. She has walked the halls of the school with humility and grace for four years; in all she has touched, Emma has been her authentic self since day one. Genuinely kind and caring, she notices people. She especially notices people when they are struggling. She reaches out and connects when people need it most, and in doing so, sets a powerful example for what it means to lead with character and lead with integrity. Emma sees people, and so many appreciate her for it.
LYNDON PAUL LORUSSO AWARD
JACK LEBRUN Frankly, there could be no other winner of the Lyndon Paul Lorusso Award this year than Jack LeBrun. The ultimate award for community, this prize honors that student who, in the opinion of the faculty, demonstrates constant care and a willingness to help. It is no exaggeration to suggest that Jack is known to all, from freshman through the most tenured faculty member. He manages somehow to be everywhere all at once, greeting everyone by name as he walks down the hall. In his advisor’s words, he is a young man of “unwavering goodwill.” In his time here, he has become an exemplar for our community standards. Need a tour guide in the summer? No problem. Student panel participant needed at the last minute? Done. Dance set up? Already there. Just carrying something awkward and need the door held? Of course. Jack is a bridge builder and a peacemaker. His endless optimism and willingness to extend himself to others in meaningful ways has truly been something that has helped bring our community together and make it stronger. In ways big and small, direct and indirect, he embodies care for others and commitment to our community.
FACULTY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EXTRACURRICULAR CONTRIBUTION
CATHERINE BARRY Presented to the senior who has significantly contributed to the life of the school across multiple areas, this award recognizes impact beyond the classroom. Cat’s impact on the soccer field often overshadows everything else she does here at Tabor, but those who’ve seen her in action know her strengths and contributions go well beyond soccer. Her gifts and talents are many, but it is the dedication, effort, and perseverance that she brings to each of her endeavors that make her shine. There is simply no halfway effort with Cat. A natural leader, she gains the trust and respect of her peers with or without the title. Whether making connections in the dorm, staying after practice perfecting a skill, coaching a few friends through a particularly tough problem set, working on I Am That Girl meetings and events, or showing off our campus to visitors as a head tour guide—she is always putting in the work. On a team, in the dorm, or in the classroom, Cat leads by example, and sets the bar high for others, building community through her whole-hearted participation and genuine enthusiasm.
ALUMNI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP
CHRISTINE STEEGE The Alumni Award recognizes that student who embodies excellence in scholarship—intellectual drive and academic distinction over the course of a Tabor career. Christine dives into her work with a fierce hunger for mastery. Found in the moments before math or physics class discussing the material with a classmate, in Spanish, she expertly moves between disciplines. Her outcomes speak for themselves. In her humility, she will shrug and claim she’s just a plugger—but her teachers know better. She brings a goal-keeper’s intensity and focus to every single academic endeavor, but she has never been just a hard worker; she is, in her math teacher’s words, ”a top-tier mathematical mind.” It would be easy to pigeon-hole Christine for her substantial quantitative skills—math/science all the way. But it’s not the whole truth. She is artful with language and endlessly creative—a creativity that shines in everything from an essay, to a mathematical solution, to a Spanish project, to her lines of code. She may find comfort in the “quant zone,” but her performance at Tabor has shown her to be intellectually far-ranging. In her quiet, often intense, occasionally goofy way, this powerfully driven young scholar has been the definition of academic excellence.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt
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