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THE EMILY CLUETT PRIZE FOR COURAGE AND FORTITUDE Awarded to a senior who has the courage to stand up for truth and the fortitude to meet the challenges of everyday life. DAHIANA ACOSTA THE CUMMINGS PRIZE Awarded to a senior who has made a contribution to the school, especially among the underclasswomen, by encouraging, through example, an atmosphere of willing helpfulness, courtesy, and friendliness. KAYLA ALEXIS MONROE
THE BRUNHILDE GRASSI CUP For the student who has shown the most sustained good spirit in academic work, athletics and community living. JIANNA FOOTMAN THE CLARISSA GREEN CUP For the “Old Girl” who has done the most toward creating good school spirit. SAMANTHA GONZALEZ THE HELEN BLAIR MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR RARE QUALITIES OF CHARACTER Given to a senior who has shown gentleness, serenity, and sensitivity during her time at Walker’s. JORDANA MONET SHENEQUE CLARKE THE BARBARA AND ELIZABETH BYRNES MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR EFFORT AND ACHIEVEMENT Awarded to that senior who has always tried to do her best, who has shown unusual determination and resourcefulness, and who has left her mark in many areas of school life. DEBORAH ALSEN PLACE
THE ISABEL JACKSON MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR FAITHFULNESS AND DEPENDABILITY Awarded to a young woman who has shown a strong sense of responsibility and who has lived up to her obligations in all phases of school life. MARQUITA IMANI-YAA AMOAH THE CATHERINE HENDERSON MURTAUGH PRIZE Awarded to a student who has acted on her potential by demonstrating transformation, by discovering the ability to transcend earlier patterns or limitations. She has achieved intellectual and scholastic transformation, emerged and contributed in leadership and service to the community, and enhanced her own life from a passion that gives her pleasure. MELODY ROSE ALTSCHULER THE CARY PAGE MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR VERSATILITY Awarded to a student who uses her aptitudes generously for the good or pleasure of others. LAINEY NICOLE BATTISTON
THE HENRY B. SARGENT M E M O R I A L P R I Z E FOR KINDLINESS AND GOOD FELLOWSHIP Awarded to a senior who is happy, generous, outgoing, and constructive and who uses her gifts positively for others. DELE RACHEL ODUMOSU THE ALISON STONE MEMORIAL PRIZE Awarded to a student who has recognized the resources of the school and who has challenged herself fully within our community. ADRIANA JUSTINE BORGES THE TRUSTEES’ PRIZE The Trustees’ Prize goes to a girl who embodies the attitude with which we hope every Ethel Walker student carries herself. This award recognizes not only participation in many aspects of school life, but also outstanding achievement in these areas. This year, the Trustees’ award goes to a student who embodies excellence in not only her academic record, but also in athletics, service to the community, and her role as a student leader. Whether hammering nails on a Habitat trip or spikes on the volleyball court, her enthusiasm for school life is felt by all. She has given herself to the school in many ways, and for this gift, we are honored to present her with the Trustees’ Prize. KELSEY ANNE SHELTON THE FACULTY PRIZE For intellectual curiosity, fervor for learning, and unwavering optimism and enthusiasm. BASAK OZTAHTACI THE ALUMNAE BOARD PRIZE For a Senior who has demonstrated a concern for issues of social inequality. TAHARA SYMONE JORDAN
Middle School Promotion Ceremony While the Upper School celebrated its 100th commencement in June, the Middle School celebrated its 22nd Promotion Ceremony this year. On a picture-perfect evening in early June, 11 eighth graders processed into the Chapel in front of proud parents, faculty, and Upper School students. Dean of Faculty, Upper and Middle Schools Wendy Allerton P’16 spoke. Then the eighth-grade advisors stood to present each girl with her promotion certificate, along with remarks about
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The following awards were presented: HIGHEST ACADEMIC AVERAGE
CITIZENSHIP AWARD
LIAN NICHOLSON
her, a warm embrace, and best wishes
7th grade: IDABELLE PATERSON
GWEN COUCH AWARD
for her Upper School journey.
8th grade: ISABEL BEEMAN
GITA NODOUSHANI
THE SUNDIAL