The Rivers School Prize Day 2005
The following awards were presented on Prize Day, June 9, 2005.
The following awards were presented on Prize Day, June 9, 2005.
The recipients were selected by vote of the faculty.
The Faculty Prize
Presented to that member of the graduating class who best exemplifies the school’s traditions of industry, responsibility, and loyalty.
Kelsey R. Clark ’05
The Hooper Lawrence Memorial Prize
Awarded for those qualities which contribute so much to the happiness of other people: a cheerful disposition, an unselfish nature, and a kind heart.
Lydia S. Russell-Roy ’05
The Jeremiah J. Sheehan Memorial Prize
Awarded by the Alumni Association to the student in the graduating class who has shown that he or she follows in the footsteps of Jeremiah J. Sheehan, a former well-loved master, in his gentility, kindness, and all-around good sportsmanship.
Douglas I. Badrigian ’05
The Henry Wilder Foote Improvement Prize
Given by the Class of 1923, in memory of Henry Wilder Foote, to the senior who has shown the greatest intellectual and social growth.
Lindsey A. Meisner ’05
Dudley H. Willis Trustee Prize
The Dudley H. Willis Trustee Prize goes to those seniors who have distinguished themselves by virtue of their pursuit of excellence, their integrity, their contributions to the school, and the respect accorded to them by the Rivers community.
Danielle L. Ain ’05
Amanda M. Chace ’05
Ryan Littman-Quinn ’05
Shannon L. Oppenheim ’05
The Harvard Club Prize
Awarded annually to the student in the junior class who, by virtue of character, scholastic excellence, and achievement in athletics or other extracurricular activity, best exemplifies the traditional ideal of American citizenship.
Derek S. Stenquist ’06
The Brown University Alumni Book Award
Given to the junior who best combines a high degree of ability in English expression, both written and spoken.
Nina K. Birger ’06
The Williams College Book Award
Given to a junior in the top 10 percent of his or her class who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and has made a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.
Elissa A. Bullion ’06
The Johns Hopkins University Alumni Faculty Prize
Established by five graduates of Johns Hopkins, who are also former members of the faculty at Rivers, for that student in the sophomore or junior class, selected by the faculty, who has best shown, in at least three academic disciplines, those intellectual qualities which lead to success: curiosity, originality, and the pursuit of excellence.
Sophia C. Janowitz ’06
The Parents’ League Prize
Awarded to a returning scholar of proven diligence in the upper school whose leadership and contribution to the support and morale of the school are on a par with his or her consistent effort.
Allison C. Page ’07
Cum Laude Society
Elected to membership in 2005
Kelsey R. Clark ’05
Rachel E. Gorman ’05
Henry S. Harrison ’05
Matthew H. Jenkins ’05
Karen J. Laakko ’05
Shannon L. Oppenheim ’05
Todd Q. Rizley ’05
Kelly E. Rizoli ’05
Lydia S. Russell-Roy ’05
UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS
The Columbia Book Award for Community Service—Erika S. Gorman ’06
The Robert W. Rivers Prize for English—Kelsey R. Clark ’05
The William F. Gallagher Publications Prize (Nonesuch)—Jennifer M. Belcher ’05, Amanda M. Chace ’05
The William F. Gallagher Publications Prize(The Rivers Edge)—Ryan Littman-Quinn ’05, Shannon L. Oppenheim ’05
The Mathematics Prize—Henry S. Harrison ’05
The Science Prize—Lydia S. Russell-Roy ’05
The Rensselaer Medal—Sophia C. Janowitz ’06
The George Woodbridge History Prize—Daniel E. Wilcox ’05
The Otto Alcaide Language Prize for Spanish—Todd Q. Rizley ’05
The Otto Alcaide Language Prize for French—Henry S. Harrison ’05
The Austin A. Chute Memorial Prize—Karen J. Laakko ’05
The Priscilla Wallace Strauss Athletic Prize—Jaclyn S. Kline ’05
The Athletic Prize—Alan T. Ashenfelter ’05
The Performing Arts Prize—Andrew C. Siliski ’05
The Visual Arts Prize—Samantha S. Lovell ’05
The Three-Dimensional Arts Prize—Emmaline C. Payette ’05
The Photography Prize—Amanda M. Chace ’05
The Nonesuch Players Prize—Nicole C. Hunter ’05, Todd Q. Rizley ’05
The David D. Killam Instrumental Music Prize—Michael R. Page ’05
The Choral Music Prize—Keilly H. Cutler ’05
The Horn/Siegal Prize (The U.S. History Essay Prize)—Derek S. Stenquist ’06
The Mabardy Prize (The School Council Prize)—Brian J. Dunne ’06, Eleni A. Kmiec ’06
I Dare You Leadership Award—Julia A. Auster ’06, John F. Corridan ’06
The Upper School Highest Scholar Award—Karen J. Laakko ’05
MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS
The F. Ervin Prince Prize
Given to the middle school student who best embodies the qualities of Erv Prince. A beloved teacher and coach for nearly 50 years, Erv Prince earned the respect, admiration, and love of his students and colleagues through his gentle, unassuming character, friendly sense of humor, integrity, inherent consideration for others, and, above all, passion for teaching and sports.
Jillian T. Dempsey ’09
The Middle School Improvement in Scholarship Award—Shylana J. Roman
The Middle School Citizenship Award (Grade 6)—Marissa T. DelFavero ’11, Charles S. Harrison ’11
The Middle School Citizenship Award (Grade 7)—Alexis E. Antonelli ’10, Maxwell L. Birger ’10, Ryan Drake ’10
The Middle School Citizenship Award (Grade 8)—Louise C. Blake ’09, Robert R. Merrell ’09, Jennifer K. Pollan ’09, David E. Shapiro ’09, Rebecca L. Yau ’09
Commonwealth of Massachusetts and The New England League of Middle Schools’ Scholar Leader Award—Ian D. Brownstein ’09, Leigh E. Carroll ’09
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The recipients were selected by vote of the faculty.
The Faculty Prize
Presented to that member of the graduating class who best exemplifies the school’s traditions of industry, responsibility, and loyalty.
The Hooper Lawrence Memorial Prize
Awarded for those qualities which contribute so much to the happiness of other people: a cheerful disposition, an unselfish nature, and a kind heart.
The Jeremiah J. Sheehan Memorial Prize
Awarded by the Alumni Association to the student in the graduating class who has shown that he or she follows in the footsteps of Jeremiah J. Sheehan, a former well-loved master, in his gentility, kindness, and all-around good sportsmanship.
The Henry Wilder Foote Improvement Prize
Given by the Class of 1923, in memory of Henry Wilder Foote, to the senior who has shown the greatest intellectual and social growth.
Dudley H. Willis Trustee Prize
The Dudley H. Willis Trustee Prize goes to those seniors who have distinguished themselves by virtue of their pursuit of excellence, their integrity, their contributions to the school, and the respect accorded to them by the Rivers community.
The Harvard Club Prize
Awarded annually to the student in the junior class who, by virtue of character, scholastic excellence, and achievement in athletics or other extracurricular activity, best exemplifies the traditional ideal of American citizenship.
The Brown University Alumni Book Award
Given to the junior who best combines a high degree of ability in English expression, both written and spoken.
The Williams College Book Award
Given to a junior in the top 10 percent of his or her class who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and has made a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.
The Johns Hopkins University Alumni Faculty Prize
Established by five graduates of Johns Hopkins, who are also former members of the faculty at Rivers, for that student in the sophomore or junior class, selected by the faculty, who has best shown, in at least three academic disciplines, those intellectual qualities which lead to success: curiosity, originality, and the pursuit of excellence.
The Parents’ League Prize
Awarded to a returning scholar of proven diligence in the upper school whose leadership and contribution to the support and morale of the school are on a par with his or her consistent effort.
Cum Laude Society
Elected to membership in 2005
UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS
The Columbia Book Award for Community Service—Erika S. Gorman ’06
The Robert W. Rivers Prize for English—Kelsey R. Clark ’05
The William F. Gallagher Publications Prize (Nonesuch)—Jennifer M. Belcher ’05, Amanda M. Chace ’05
The William F. Gallagher Publications Prize(The Rivers Edge)—Ryan Littman-Quinn ’05, Shannon L. Oppenheim ’05
The Mathematics Prize—Henry S. Harrison ’05
The Science Prize—Lydia S. Russell-Roy ’05
The Rensselaer Medal—Sophia C. Janowitz ’06
The George Woodbridge History Prize—Daniel E. Wilcox ’05
The Otto Alcaide Language Prize for Spanish—Todd Q. Rizley ’05
The Otto Alcaide Language Prize for French—Henry S. Harrison ’05
The Austin A. Chute Memorial Prize—Karen J. Laakko ’05
The Priscilla Wallace Strauss Athletic Prize—Jaclyn S. Kline ’05
The Athletic Prize—Alan T. Ashenfelter ’05
The Performing Arts Prize—Andrew C. Siliski ’05
The Visual Arts Prize—Samantha S. Lovell ’05
The Three-Dimensional Arts Prize—Emmaline C. Payette ’05
The Photography Prize—Amanda M. Chace ’05
The Nonesuch Players Prize—Nicole C. Hunter ’05, Todd Q. Rizley ’05
The David D. Killam Instrumental Music Prize—Michael R. Page ’05
The Choral Music Prize—Keilly H. Cutler ’05
The Horn/Siegal Prize (The U.S. History Essay Prize)—Derek S. Stenquist ’06
The Mabardy Prize (The School Council Prize)—Brian J. Dunne ’06, Eleni A. Kmiec ’06
I Dare You Leadership Award—Julia A. Auster ’06, John F. Corridan ’06
The Upper School Highest Scholar Award—Karen J. Laakko ’05
MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS
The F. Ervin Prince Prize
Given to the middle school student who best embodies the qualities of Erv Prince. A beloved teacher and coach for nearly 50 years, Erv Prince earned the respect, admiration, and love of his students and colleagues through his gentle, unassuming character, friendly sense of humor, integrity, inherent consideration for others, and, above all, passion for teaching and sports.
The Middle School Improvement in Scholarship Award—Shylana J. Roman
The Middle School Citizenship Award (Grade 6)—Marissa T. DelFavero ’11, Charles S. Harrison ’11
The Middle School Citizenship Award (Grade 7)—Alexis E. Antonelli ’10, Maxwell L. Birger ’10, Ryan Drake ’10
The Middle School Citizenship Award (Grade 8)—Louise C. Blake ’09, Robert R. Merrell ’09, Jennifer K. Pollan ’09, David E. Shapiro ’09, Rebecca L. Yau ’09
Commonwealth of Massachusetts and The New England League of Middle Schools’ Scholar Leader Award—Ian D. Brownstein ’09, Leigh E. Carroll ’09
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