Susan Brown Receives the Kotras Award
UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDS: Socratic Award for Pursuit of Knowledge Parker Hopkins
Woodward Cup for Effort in Three Sports Colton Haugh
Legacy Award for his Legacy at Boys’ Latin Max Marshall
A. Mason Lebrun Award for the Outstanding Junior Athlete Dom Maggio and Andrew Murrow
Zakary A. O. DeGross Award for Compassion & Dedication Chase Bailey Jennifer Brock Award for Perseverance, Courage & Generosity Michael Knott Alexander K. Barton Award for Strong Character & High Ideals Michael Morsberger
C. Markland Kelly Award for Contributions to BL Athletics Joey Celentano Jack Williams Cup for Sportsmanship Jerel Archer and Anthony Wyler Coaches Cup for Teamwork & Leadership Patrick Spencer
Laker-to-Laker Buddy Award Drew Gray
FACULTY AWARDS: MENTORING AND EXCELLENCE Lower School Kimberlee Pierce Middle School Ryan Hopkins Upper School Matt LaFreniere Rookie Teacher of the Year Matthew Stone Kotras Award for Excellence in Teaching Susan Brown FACULTY GRANT AWARDS Ford Fellowship Eric Whitehair Brooks Faculty Enrichment Kristin Tubman Summer Grants Jimmy Currie Jennifer Streeter Jean Campbell Faculty Enrichment Sally Brackins 4
SERVICE AWARDS (FOR 20+ YEARS): 20 YEARS Helen Potter Kathy Anderson Bill Freeman Gina Molling Mary Wiglesworth 25 YEARS Susan Brown Marta Cardarelli 30 YEARS Joyce Barnett Stephen Dubin Drew Haugh Don Rickels 35 YEARS Jimmy Currie 40 YEARS Bobby Shriver
BL MAGAZINE / SUMMER 2015
Closing of a Great Year by Sarah Woods
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n a mid-May tradition, we marked the year’s last “one school” gathering of all students, faculty and staff in Closing Convocation. Seniors proudly paired hand-in-hand with an admiring kindergarten or pre-first buddy and processed together. Smiles, excitement, applause and laughter filled the Iglehart Center as we celebrated the end of the year and recognized faculty and staff accomplishments. The genuine joy of teaching and the genuine joy of learning were unmistakable as thunderous applause from the entire Boys’ Latin community met the announcement of various faculty milestones and awards. Fourthgrader Edwin Snitker ’23 stole the show with his powerful words as he presented the Laker Buddy Award to his “senior buddy” Drew Gray ’15. We thanked Student Body President Charley Hughes ’15 for his outstanding leadership and introduced Michael Morsberger ’16 as next year’s student president, signified by the “Passing of the Gavel” from one student body president to the next.
The entire community gave sincere thanks for the service of long-time Lakers who will be retiring after this year. Headmaster Post concluded the ceremony by thanking our incredible faculty. In particular, he recognized faculty and staff who have reached milestones in years of service of five years and above. He noted “…every day, you bring your very best to our boys and set an example for them of what it means to live a life of purpose and dedication.” The entire community gave sincere thanks for the service of long-time Lakers who will be retiring after this year. We recognized and bid a fond farewell to Linda Imhoff who for the last decade has been our administrative assistant in College Counseling and to Jim Haluck for his seven years as a science teacher like no other, with his high level of commitment to experiential learning and quirky sense of humor. After 30 years of teaching and coaching at Boys’ Latin, it is with great admiration and affection that we celebrate Drew Haugh ’77 for his lasting impact.