Middle School Celebrates Student Achievement
Eighth graders capped their middle school years with awards and end-of-year celebrations on Wednesday, May 13. Along with earlier recognition for students in grades 6 and 7, the awards recognize excellence in academics, arts, athletics and community involvement during the 2025-2026 school year.
Congratulations to these eighth grade students, recognized at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 13:
English Cup
Harper Carlson
Writer’s Cup
Ava Shepherd
Ciel Stock
Math Cup
Grey Bittel - Geometry
Stella Rosenthal - Algebra
Michael John - Advanced Math
Science Cup
Keira Cullan
History Cup
David Humphreys
Language Cup
Imogene Gruber - Spanish
Lilly Lea - French
Krish Iyer - Chinese
Joseph Giocondo - Advanced Spanish
Fine and Performing Art Cup
Gia Khan
Ava Kopitas
Physical Education & Athletic Cup
Parker Ellis
Charli Williams
Integrity Award
Jahnavi Kakarala
The following students were recognized during the middle school awards ceremony on Friday, May 8:
Patti Award (Headmaster’s Achievement Award)
This award recognizes outstanding academic effort and achievement.
Ruth Guldin, grade 6
Calvin He, grade 6
Yara Alchekakie, grade 7
Ivaan Pampalli, grade 7
Amelia Wagner, grade 8
Yuto Mori, grade 8
Academic Knight Award
This award recognizes extraordinary work ethic.
Zoe Hatfield, grade 6
Wesley Keyes, grade 6
Connor Shaw, grade 6
Laila Tuffaha, grade 6
Aiden Genter, grade 7
Aekam Arora, grade 7
Olive Abbott, grade 7
Edie Nelson, grade 7
Jack Rider, grade 8
Anya Shah, grade 8
Maggie Kaufman, grade 8
David Knights, grade 8
Citizenship Award
This award recognizes a positive attitude and demonstration of good character.
Carson Rea, grade 6
Ella Patel, grade 6
Livvy Dummermuth, grade 7
Cervente Sudduth, grade 7
Tagg Ensminger, grade 8
Arya Ahsan, grade 8
Matt Gannon Investment & Involvement Award
This award is given in memory of the late faculty member and athletic coach Matt Gannon. It recognizes students who are involved and invested in activities outside the classroom.
Nell Vandivort, grade 6
Georgia Drake, grade 6
Charlie Rider, grade 7
Evelyn Posladek, grade 7
Sutton Passanisi, grade 8
Shambavi Narayanan, grade 8
Mallory Hilvitz Spirit of Creativity Award
This award is given in honor of longtime art teacher Mallory Hilvitz, recognizing a love of learning and passion for creativity.
Aidan Bennett, grade 6
Yatika Jain, grade 6
Cena George, grade 7
Ishan Koshiya, grade 7
Grace Kulp, grade 8
Sydney Hatfield, grade 8
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