GRADUATION 2014 **** THE MARINA KEEGAN ’08 SUMMER FELLOWSHIP was established in the spring of 2012 by family, alumni/ae, faculty and friends, to honor the memory of Marina Keegan, BB&N class of ’08. In multiple arenas, Marina stood out as a kind, intelligent, invested young woman known for her quick wit and irrepressible energy. This fellowship is awarded annually to one or more BB&N students pursuing projects focusing on either artistic pursuits or activist causes that reflect Marina’s spirit, talents, and ideals. Molly Katherine Murphy ’15 Michelle Leyuan Zhang ’15 THE CRAIG B. STONESTREET ’49 PRIZE was established in 1991 by family, friends, alumni/ae, and parents to honor the memory of BB&N’s respected alumnus, teacher, administrator, and coach. The prize is awarded to a student of the junior class in recognition of high scholarship, excellence in athletics, constructive influence within the School, and is to be used for travel or other personal enrichment of an educational nature. Cole Thomas O’Connor ’15
Citizenship THE PETER K. GUNNESS PRIZE, established by the Board of Trustees, honors the founding Head of the School. Peter K. Gunness came to Browne & Nichols as Headmaster in 1969. He worked with Elizabeth Stowe, Headmistress of the Buckingham School, to create BB&N in 1974. With this prize the Trustees honor him by honoring a student with high ethical standards, whose voice has made a significant difference in bringing important issues to the attention of our community.
Upper School Director Geoff Theobald presents the Annette Johnson Prize to Laura Ancona.
Thoughtful, mature, intellectually curious, and loyal to family and friends, the winner of this award is a breath of fresh air. Her passion for discovering new ideas, pushing herself to try something outside her comfort zone, and her intrinsic love of learning infuse our school with a spirit that is enriching and rewarding. With a thoughtful and graceful voice, this young woman speaks up when she sees unfairness, looking out for the community with a finely tuned sense of justice. Shoshana Levy This year’s prizewinner is noted for a mind both joyful and tenacious. A Keegan Fellow, the dynamic editor of P.O.V., and a passionate advocate for electoral reform, he has led our community to a markedly greater awareness of the world beyond our walls and to intellectual engagement with the political issues of the day. David Michael Markey THE BARRETT HOYT AWARD was established in 1972 in memory of a student and is awarded to a senior who acts responsibly and represents his/her classmates and School with honor.
Science Teacher and Grade Nine Dean David Strodel ’78 awards the April Teruel Prize to Connor Campbell.
Deeply committed to all she undertakes, this award winner maintains a remarkable depth and breadth of involvement in all facets of school life. A mature, caring, and compassionate young woman, her energy and enthusiasm stem from her heartfelt commitment to help make her community a better place. She leads by example, as an athlete, a student, and a musician. Her presence and participation inspire those around her. Sarah Margarita Clavijo THE ANNETTE JOHNSON PRIZE honors the memory of a student whose life exemplified courage and commitment to scholarship. The prize recognizes optimism, perseverance, and dedication to the community and its ideals. This prizewinner is a leader inside and outside of the classroom. Whether she is educating the school through Going Global, working late hours to meet a Vanguard deadline, or expressing her creativity in the art studio, her positive attitude, intelligence, and work ethic are always on display. She is a thoughtful, compassionate, and committed scholar whose many contributions to the BB&N community will long be remembered. Laura Rebecca Ancona
World Languages Department Chair Cécile Roucher-Greenberg presents the Chinese Prize to Rachel Talamo. 35