Trinity Recognizes Achievements of Distinguished 8th-Grade Graduates

By Hartley Corsi

When Trinity Episcopal School honored its first graduating eighthgrade class in May 2006, the independent K–8 school established five medals to be awarded annually to graduates who exemplify excellence in academics and character. Trinity celebrated its most recent medal winners and all of its 8th-grade graduates on May 26.

This year’s Trustee Medal was awarded to Lucia Shahan, who held the highest overall average in core academic classes in her graduating class. Lucia will attend St. Stephen’s Episcopal School next school year. The Fellowship Medal was awarded to Andrew Childers and Gemma Attal.

This medal is awarded to the graduate(s) who best exemplifies inclusiveness, acceptance, and understanding in everyday relationships and experiences at Trinity and in the larger world. Andrew and Gemma will both attend St. Andrew’s Episcopal School next school year. The Spirit Medal was awarded to Jack Henry Harper. The Spirit Medal honors the graduate who is a tangible example of the Trinity spirit – a strong and good-humored work ethic, good citizenship, empathy, appreciation, and