Modern Language
Outstanding Spanish Student Vanuyen Pham had not even taken a Spanish class before coming to Presentation. Now her skills include navigating phone conversations and emails, delivering two-minute impromptu cultural comparisons, and composing 40-minute essays that combine, organize and synthesize material from multiple sources. She embodies the department outcome that matters most: “She demonstrates respect and appreciation for other peoples, cultures, and for the dignity of all human beings.”
Performing Arts
Ella Fitzgerald Award
Religious Studies
Daniela Curiel is a four-year member of the Presentation choir who is hard-working and kind while also possessing beautiful singing abilities. She is a role model and a leader who strives for high quality performances from both herself and the entire group.
Outstanding Religious Studies Student Rohini Paul demonstrated academic excellence in the field of Religious Studies. She shows a persistent willingness to embrace the Gospel message as it applies to both personal and social realities.
Science
Outstanding Science Student Lena Egbert has demonstrated the very highest level of academic achievement in science. She took an equivalent of five years of science – including three AP classes and the rest honors classes – and earned an A+ in every class for an overall GPA of a 5.0.
Social Studies
Outstanding Social Studies Student Anna Thomas finished Presentation having taken eight full semesters in the department with a cumulative 5.0 GPA in Social Studies courses. She has a passion for independent social science research. She was also the copresident of the Students for Political Action club for two years.
Visual and Performing Arts
Editorial Leadership in Graphic Publications Alexandra Drechsler is a four-year member of the yearbook staff, and she is known for possessing a vision for the yearbook and good organization and communication skills, and she is detail-oriented and a team player.
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