Graduation Week 2025 Presentations and Awards

On Saturday, May 31, SPS students from all forms were recognized in a special Awards Ceremony that celebrated their scholastic and extracurricular accomplishments, talents and service to the greater good.

Academic Awards

The Dickey Prizes
The prizes provided from 1910-1918 by Mr. Charles D. Dickey, Form of 1878, a former Trustee of the School, for the outstanding scholars in several studies in the Third through the Fifth Forms, are continued by his son, Mr. Charles D. Dickey, Form of 1911, also a former trustee.

• Dance: Madeline Rick ’26
• Fine Arts: Yuna Hong ’26
• Music: Ian Jang ’26, Hana Jang ’27
• Theater: Maya Edouard ’27
• Humanities III: Alexandra Cao ’28, Jaime Yoon ’28
• Humanities IV: Iris LaMoreaux ’27, Grant Lebar ’27
• Humanities V: Nausicaa Chu ’26, Harry Dermody IV ’26
• Chinese: Thomas Armstrong ’26
• French: Mona Chen ’26
• German: Laith Radwan ’27
• Greek: Matthew Liu ’26
• Latin: Luca Bocresion ’26
• Spanish: Jay Nam ’26
• Advanced Mathematics: Steve Ding ’26
• Algebra 2: Madysen Wood ’27
• Calculus: Tony Huang ’26
• Geometry: Molly Smith ’28
• Precalculus: Grant Meyerle ’28
• Astronomy: Nadja Nikolic ’26
• Biology: Jin Kim ’26
• Chemistry: Henry Wilson ’26
• Physics: Thomas Armstrong ’26
• Robotics and Engineering: Tristan Emerson ’26

The Maybank Prize for Fine Arts and Architecture
Given in memory of Joseph Maybank III of the Form of 1949 by his sons Joseph Maybank IV of the Form of 1980, Bayard Randolph Maybank of the Form of 1982 and Alexander Haddon Ferguson Maybank of the Form of 1984, the prize is awarded to an exceptional student whose interest and talent in art or architecture would benefit from travel abroad following their Fifth Form year.

Emmanuel Hernandez ’26

The Margaret Wood Schlich Prize
Established by Mr. And Mrs. Wilfred Kurth, this prize is awarded annually to the author of the best one-act play.

Andrew Choi ’25

The Keiser Prizes
These prizes are awarded to outstanding musicians from any form who have demonstrated a positive attitude, exceptional ability, dedication and selflessness in their contributions to the advancement of music at St. Paul’s School.

• Piano: Allison Hu ’25
• Strings and Instrumental: Ella Kim ’25
• Voice: Yeneisy Morocho ’26
• Wind: Kevin Wu ’26

The Giles Prize
The Giles Prize is awarded to the student in the wind, brass or percussion section who has most closely follows the example set by band director Paul Trafton Giles in spirit, leadership, musicianship and dedication to the St. Paul’s School Music Program.

Enoch Huang ’25

The Nancy and George R. Smith Prize for Orchestra
This prize was established in 1998 in loving memory of former teacher and coach George Rockwell Smith of the Form of 1931 and his wife, Nancy, by his family and the SPS community. It is awarded for the highest degree of leadership, dedication and achievement in the Orchestra.

Jenny Qu ’25

The Sprague Chorus Prize
The Sprague Prize, given in memory of Edward Meade Sprague of the Form of 1973, is presented to the student who, by talent and dedicated spirit, upholds the choral traditions of St. Paul’s School.

Victoria Zhang ’25

The Channing Lefebvre Memorial Medal
This medal is presented to the student whose contribution to the choir exemplifies Channing Lefebvre’s spirit and devotion to St. Paul’s School and the University Glee Club.

Matteo Lorenzo-Giguere ’25

The Hackett Prize
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Montague H. Hackett in honor of their sons, graduates of St. Paul’s School in 1950 and 1953, the Hackett Prize is awarded to the student with the highest grades in the most number of humanities courses.

Lucas Miller ’25

The H. Boone Porter Prize in Applied Religious Studies
This prize was established in 2000 in loving memory of the Reverend Canon H. Boone Porter Jr. ’41 by his family. This prize is awarded to the Fifth or Sixth Form student who submits the best essay discussing the application of religious beliefs and values in formulating public policy in a field chosen by the applicant.

Nel Peter ’25

The Drumm Prize
Founded by Harry K. White of the Form of 1880 in memory of former faculty member Rev. Thomas J. Drumm, this prize is offered to the student who, irrespective of form, attains the highest distinction in Latin, as evidenced by daily marks and record of examinations.

Miya Zhang ’25

The Oakes Greek Prize
Given in the name of F. Warren Oakes Jr. of the Form of 1911 by his father, this prize is awarded for the best examination on the writing of Xenophon.

Isabel Kim ’25

The Joseph Howland Coit Medal
Established by Beirne Lay of the Form of 1881 in memory of the Second Rector of the School, this medal is awarded to the Fifth Form student who has excelled in the study of mathematics and whose contributions and involvement in mathematical pursuits extend beyond the classroom.

Thomas Armstrong ’26

The Burke Biodiversity Award
This award is given by Coleman P. Burke of the Form of 1959 to recognize the student or students who by inclination, participation and achievement have demonstrated the greatest interest in understanding and preserving the natural world and its biodiversity.

Luke Childs ’27, Lily Root ’27

The Lovejoy Science Prize
This award is given by Frederick H. Lovejoy Jr., M.D., of the Form of 1955 to the student who has best integrated science into a liberal arts education as demonstrated through academic performance, independent project work and enhancement of science in student life.

Emerson Bentley ’25

The Thomas Penrose Bennett Prize
Given in memory of Thomas Penrose Bennett of the Form of 1971, this prize is awarded each year to a student with demonstrated ability and interest in science and mathematics to assist in carrying out a project related to one or both of these fields.

Thomas Armstrong ’26

The Heckscher Prize
The Heckscher Prize was created by Philip and Frances Hofer in honor of the three generations of Heckschers who have attended the School: Augúst, Mauríce, Stephen, Philip, Charles and Benjamin. The prize is awarded annually to one or more Fifth Formers to defray expenses connected with theses or projects of exceptional merit.

Anna Liu ’25, Yuna Hong ’26

The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Award
Awarded to the Fifth Form student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement in advanced mathematics and science courses, the award carries with it the opportunity to receive $60,000 in scholarships.

Thomas Armstrong ’26

The Harvard Prize Book Award
The Harvard Prize is awarded to the outstanding student in the next-tograduating class who “displays excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other fields.”

Thomas Armstrong ’26

The Howe Music Prize
This prize is given by Mrs. Mary Carlisle Howe, of Washington, D.C., to the student who shows the greatest interest and activity in music.

Allison Hu ’25

The McLeod Prize
Given by Edna V. McLeod in memory of her husband, Ambassador Scott McLeod, this prize is awarded to the student who has contributed the most to the dance program through talent, dedication, enthusiasm and spirit.

Matteo Lorenzo-Giguere ’25, Lulu Mangriotis ’25

The James Appleton Thayer Award
The Thayer Prize is awarded to the student whose interests and efforts have contributed most in the activities of the theater.

Maya Lokhandwala ’25

The Ellsworth Greenley Prize
This prize, founded by Howard Greenley in memory of his son Ellsworth of the Form of 1930, is awarded for excellence in any form of artistic work.

Anna Liu ’25

The Ambassador Crowe Prize for Foreign Affairs
Presented by the honorable Philip K. Crowe, a member of the Form of 1928 and American Ambassador to Ceylon, the Union of South Africa, Norway and Denmark, this prize is awarded for the best performance in a political science course.

Teddy Madara ’25

The Prize Presented by the Sixth Form of 1873
This prize is awarded for the best performance in an English course.

Olivia Hu ’25

The Keep Prize in History
Endowed by Mrs. Albert Keep in memory of her grandson Albert Keep II of the Form of 1867, the Keep Prize is awarded for the best performance in a history course.

Sam Du ’25

The Charles Halsey Clark Award
The Charles Halsey Clark Award was established by Hong Kong Chinese families in honor of the Ninth Rector of St. Paul’s School. It is awarded to the student who best demonstrates interest in and appreciation for Chinese language or culture.

JB Estes ’25

The Charles and Benjamin Cheney Goodwin Prize
Founded by Charles A. Goodwin of the Form of 1894, this prize is awarded for excellence in classics.

Isabel Kim ’25

The Malbone French Prize
Established by the Reverend Godfrey Malbone Brinley of the Form of 1884, this prize is awarded for the highest rank in French, as determined by marks for recitations and examinations.

Mabelle Chen ’26

The Spanhoofd Prize
Established by Carl Schurz Petrasch in memory of Edward Spanhoofd, a teacher at the School from 1880 to 1929, this prize is awarded for the highest rank in German, as determined by marks for recitations and examinations.

Olivia Hu ’25

The Ambassador Duke Spanish Prize
Established by Angier Biddle Duke of the Form of 1934, this prize is awarded for the highest rank in Spanish as determined by marks for recitations and examinations.

Gretta White ’25

The John Hargate Medal
Endowed in 1911 by the alumni in memory of the Reverend John Hargate, M.A., of the Form of 1860, this medal is awarded to the student who attains the highest rank in mathematics.

Olivia Hu ’25

The Vanderpoel Prize in the Natural Sciences
Endowed by Waldo Newcomer of the Form of 1888 and Mrs. Margaret Newcomer in memory of Aaron Melgert Vanderpoel of the Form of 1885, this prize is awarded to the student with the most distinguished record in science.

Victoria Zhang ’25

The Archer Prize
Given by John and Margaret Archer, the prize is awarded annually to the girl of the Fourth or Fifth Form who, throughout the year, attains the highest distinction jointly in scholarship and athletics, as determined by a vote of the faculty.

Aedyn Kourakos ’26

The Frazier Prize
Founded by Mr. George Harrison Frazier of Philadelphia for that boy of the Fourth or Fifth Form who, throughout the year, attains the highest distinction jointly in scholarship and athletics, as determined by a vote of the faculty.

Harry Dermody IV ’26

The Ferguson Scholarships
Ferguson Scholarships are the School’s most distinguished prizes for its scholars. Students are nominated by the faculty based on high academic achievement. Each finalist submitted an essay to, and completed an interview with, the Ferguson Committee.

Iris LaMoreaux ’27, Nausicaa Chu ’26

The Charles S. Knox Memorial Cup
Given by the Lord Fermoy of the Form of 1905 in memory of Charles S. Knox, a teacher at St. Paul’s School from 1872 to 1920, the Knox Memorial Cup is awarded to the student of the graduating form who has attained the greatest distinction in scholarship during their years at St. Paul’s School.

Olivia Hu ’25

School Awards

The Horae Editors Medal
The Horae Editors Medal is presented to the editor of the School literary publication, Horae Scholasticae, for their sustained and highly efficient work.

Anna Liu ’25

The Yearbook Award
This award is presented to the editor of the yearbook whose creative ideas, leadership, devotion and countless hours of hard work have contributed to the successful completion of the yearbook.

Liv Marchand ’25

The Pelican Medal
Established by James W. Kinnear III of the Form of 1946, cofounder and first editor-in-chief of The Pelican, these medals are awarded to the individuals who have contributed the most to the successful development of The Pelican.

Lulu Mangriotis ’25, Lucas Miller ’25

The Abidoye Family Debate Prize
Established by the Abidoye family, this prize is awarded to the students who have contributed the most to the debate program in terms of effort, ability and leadership.

Kelly Sung ’25, Lucas Miller ’25

The Form of 1971 Visionary Award
Established in 2001, this award honors a Fifth Former who has demonstrated exceptional originality, creativity, capacity for self-direction, and other immeasurable, often unheralded qualities that have been a source of inspiration for fellow students and other members of the St. Paul’s School community.

Tristan Emerson ’26

The Third Form Community Engagement Award
This Award honors a Third Former who has demonstrated a desire to positively change the world around them by participating in meaningful community service opportunities since September.

Camila Olague ’28

The Sixth Form Community Engagement Award
Established in 2011, The Community Engagement Award is presented to a Sixth Former for their dedication to making a difference in the lives of others through participation in a variety of service programs and organizations.

Pierce Trevisani ’25

The Kiril and Kate Sokoloff Prize
The Kiril and Kate Sokoloff Prize is awarded to a Fifth Former who has shown exceptional kindness and compassion, seeks a personal transformation toward spirituality, demonstrates a vision to make the world a better place through service for the good of humankind, and acts as an inspirational leader to their peers and classmates. The prize supports a special project proposed by the student and approved by the Rector and the Dean of Chapel and Spiritual Life.

Bela Friedman ’26

The Ambassador Kenneth Franzheim Prize for Citizenship and School Service
Established by the Honorable Kenneth Franzheim of the Form of 1943, former Ambassador to New Zealand, to be awarded to a member of the Fifth Form for outstanding citizenship and School service.

Asher Gupta ’26

The Form of 1980 Award
Established by the members of the Form of 1980 upon their graduation, this annual prize is given to a Fifth Former who has shown selfless devotion and school spirit.

Mackenzie Barrette ’26

The Schlager Prize for Valor
Given by Mr. and Mrs. S. Lawrence Schlager, this prize is awarded to the student who, during their years at the School, has exhibited courage, strength of character and a determination to succeed.

Gavin Nestler ’25

The George W. Chase Award
Established in 1997, the George W. Chase Award is given to the student, irrespective of form, who through their cheerful, thoughtful and enthusiastic leadership in the house has set an example of selfless inspiration to others. These are the qualities that Mr. Chase helped to nurture during his 34 years of teaching at St. Paul’s and that symbolize the best qualities of the School community.

Sam Du ’25

The Clifford J. Gillespie Medal
This medal was established in 1997 by two grateful trustees in honor of Clifford J. Gillespie and his 33 years of dedicated service to the School as teacher, coach and interim Rector. It is awarded to the student who best embodies the qualities which characterized the career of Mr. Gillespie: honesty, integrity and an eagerness to undertake the tasks, great and small, that make the School a better place.

Alana Morgan ’25

The Reverend Dr. Everett P. Smith Prize
This prize, given to the School in 1970 by Jarvis Cromwell in memory of his uncle, the Reverend Dr. Everett P. Smith of the Form of 1887, is awarded to the student who has contributed conspicuously to the morale and well-being of the School, its students or the community.

Carson Daniell ’25

The Benjamin Rush Toland Prize
Ben Toland, best scholar and athlete of the Form of 1938, was killed in action during World War II, serving beyond the call of duty in the assault on Iwo Jima. During his 24 years he, to a remarkable degree, united intellectual achievement, athletic ability and a gallant spirit. This prize is awarded to the Sixth Former who best combines these qualities.

Jay Falk Jr. ’25

The Rector’s Awards
These awards are made at the Rector’s discretion to graduating Sixth Formers who, through selfless devotion to School activities, have enhanced our lives and improved the community shared by all at St. Paul’s School.

Meg Bohan ’25, Liv Blanchard ’25, Ian Chang ’25, Quinton Delorey ’25, Lauren Edouard ’25, Allison Hu ’25, Olivia Hu ’25, Enoch Huang ’25, Maya Lokhandwala ’25, Lulu Mangriotis ’25, Lucas Miller ’25, and Gretta White’25

The Rector’s Medal
The Rector’s Medal is awarded at the Rector’s discretion to a graduating Sixth Former who deserves special recognition for service to the School.

Kevin Wu ’25

The School Medal
This medal is awarded for excellence in the performance of School duties.

Cristina Baron ’25