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Closing Exercises 2013 Moving Toward New Challenges
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Headmaster Thomas W.
T Closing Exercises
marking the end of the
Philip said he was honored
school year and the
to help present awards on
beginning of summer
this special occasion, but in
vacation, Brunswick
some ways the day was no
recognized more than
different from any other.
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u pp e r Sc h o o l • Ryan N. Hardin ’14, Evan M. Jonokuchi ’14, Austin J. Milunovich ’14 were inducted into the Cum Laude Society.
“It is honestly an honor to
students for high achievement in
be among you every day,” he told
scholarship, character, athletics
the boys.
and community service.
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Two faculty awards were
The day also served as a
also presented.
reminder of the big seats left by
The John F. Otto Faculty
the departing Class of 2013. An
Award was given to Richard
impressive five members of this
Cipolla, chair of the Brunswick
class will attend Harvard in the
Classics Department who is
fall, and many other graduates
retiring after 15 years.
will attend the finest colleges and universities in the country.
The Sheila Pultz Service to Brunswick Award was presented
A whole new class of ’Wick
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to Martha Campel, administrative
boys is moving up. Rising seniors
assistant at the Pre School and
moved up to fill the seats of
Pre and Lower School admissions
Class of 2013 graduates, shaking
assistant.
the hand of Class Dean Paul Withstandley as they took
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Those receiving awards at Closing Exercises included:
their place.
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K yle G. Raker ’20 won the Eleanor G. Lindberg Award. Given annually to a fifth grader of great promise, proven character and good nature who has demonstrated courage when tested, who has brought honor to family and school, and who has always spoken and cherished the truth.
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I an P. Murray ’19 won Virginia I. Peterson Award. Given annually to a sixth grader for outstanding scholarship, citizenship and sportsmanship. esley L. Peisch ’18 won the Seventh W Grade Prize. Awarded annually to a seventh grader for exemplifying the highest qualities of leadership, scholarship and service to community.
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K eshav A. Raghavan ’17 won the Kulukundis Cup. Awarded annually to the student who has achieved the highest academic standing in the eighth grade. C hristian J. LeSueur ’17 won the Geis Cup. Awarded annually to that member of the eighth grade who is judged by his coaches and teammates to have made an outstanding contribution to the school in athletics based on his ability, enthusiasm, determination and leadership. T aylor J. Huffman ’17 won the Williamson Trophy. Awarded annually to that student who comes nearest in athletics, scholarship and character to achieving the ideals expressed in the Brunswick motto “Courage, Honor, Truth.”
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S alvador Lopez ’16 won the William A. Durkin III ’72 Alumni Award. Given to the freshman who best represents the Brunswick tradition in sportsmanship and character. Y ousef Hindy ’15 won the Princeton Alumni Award. Given to the sophomore of recognized character who has combined outstanding academic ability with achievement in other fields during the past year. Keith H. Radler ’15 won the Columbia Book Award. Given to an outstanding member of the sophomore class who has demonstrated excellence in the humanities. atthew R. Marvin ’15 won the M Oaklawn Award. Awarded to the sophomore who, in the opinion of his teachers and classmates, has contributed significantly to the life and spirit of the school through scholarship, athletics and service to others. K evin J. Bradicich ’14 won the Williams Book Award. Given to a junior in the top five percent of his class who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and has made a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the school. J uwan Royal ’14 won the Yale Alumni Award. Given to a junior who, in the opinion of his school, has been most aware of the rights and feelings of others and has demonstrated his concern for those around him.
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J ackson Reynolds ’14 won the Harvard Book Prize. Awarded to the junior who displays excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other fields.
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E mmett E. McElwreath ’14 won the Brown Book Award. Given to the junior who best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expression.
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S pencer H. McDonough ’14, Arabic Award
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Kevin J. Bradicich ’14, Chinese Award
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Thomas Hull ’14, French Award
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Matt Pendo ’14, Spanish Award
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Scott DeAngelo ’14, Italian Award
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K yle Chen ’14, William B. Dick Latin Prize
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icholas B. VanBelle ’16, Kenneth N Merritt Mathematics Award
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ustin J. Milunovich ’14, Fairfield A Biology Prize
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J ackson Reynolds ’14, Rensselaer Award
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enry Hobbs ’14, Greenwich Arts H Council Award
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R yan Hanrahan ’16, Alessandro Montinaro ’15, Kevin J. Bradicich ’14, Service Awards
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T yler J. McMillan ’16, John P. Jones ’15, Matthew R. Marvin ’15, William F. O’Malley ’15, Cooper Robinson ’15, Alexander B. Russell ’15, Matt Gendell ’14, Thomas Hull ’14, Michael Keating ’14, Jimmy Knight ’14, Alexander Skolds ’14, Henry E. Taylor ’14 and Dylan A. Wadsworth ’14 earned Brunswick Varsity Athletic Plaques
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R ichard G. Cipolla, John F. Otto Faculty Award. Dedicated to those faculty members with the courage to pursue their individual vision with honesty and integrity so as to earn the appreciation of their critics and the loyalty of their peers.
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artha F. Campel, Sheila Pultz Service M to Brunswick Award. Dedicated to the class of ’54 in honor of those members of the administration or staff who, over the years, have given loyally and unselfishly of their time and talents toward the betterment of Brunswick and the welfare of its boys.