Sewickley Academy Award Ceremonies
Earlier this month, students in each division were presented with awards for their outstanding acheivements.
At the end of every school year, each division gathers for an award ceremony to recognize students' achievements in community service, academics, athletics, and the performing arts.
Since 2010, a Lower School student has been presented with the Community of Respect Award, which is awarded to a student who best exemplifies and models our Community of Respect statement at the Academy. This award is given annually to a student in Grade 5 who best lives, models, and embraces our community of respect each and every day at school. The recipient is selected by the Grade 5 homeroom teachers, specialist teachers, and the head of Lower School. This year, the award was given to Sean Donohue.
Middle School awards were presented on June 3 and 4 to the following students:
John W. Heagy Award - Henry Meakem & Olivia Lehman
American Legion Award - Henry Meakem & Katie Jones
Patricia Rose English Award - Simreen Singh
Russ Weber History Award - Autumn Menzock
Mathematics - Shray Sharma
Pearson Science Award - Christopher Keller
French Award - Amber Huang
Spanish Language - Henry Meakem
Mandarin Language - Aydin Turkay
Visual Art - Autumn Menzock
Digital Art - Jayvir Monga
Ceramics Award - Maggie Paul
Band - Amber Huang & Justin Dreyer
Strings - Nella Tsudis
Chorus - Sydney Larsen
Performing Arts Award - Benjamin Knott
Best Male Athlete - John DelVecchio
Best Female Athlete - Theresa Wilson
Partenheimer Sportsmanship Award - Christopher Keller
Isobel Brooks Sportsmanship Award - Olivia Lehman
Graduation awards were presented to seniors during the commencement ceremony on June 7.
American Legion Award - Henry Meakem & Katie Jones
Patricia Rose English Award - Simreen Singh
Russ Weber History Award - Autumn Menzock
Mathematics - Shray Sharma
Pearson Science Award - Christopher Keller
French Award - Amber Huang
Spanish Language - Henry Meakem
Mandarin Language - Aydin Turkay
Visual Art - Autumn Menzock
Digital Art - Jayvir Monga
Ceramics Award - Maggie Paul
Band - Amber Huang & Justin Dreyer
Strings - Nella Tsudis
Chorus - Sydney Larsen
Performing Arts Award - Benjamin Knott
Best Male Athlete - John DelVecchio
Best Female Athlete - Theresa Wilson
Partenheimer Sportsmanship Award - Christopher Keller
Isobel Brooks Sportsmanship Award - Olivia Lehman
Graduation awards were presented to seniors during the commencement ceremony on June 7.
Faculty Award – Thomas McQuone Mulholland
The Faculty Award is given to the graduating student who has consistently displayed a cheerful and mature attitude, unselfish service to the entire school community, and a sincere concern for others.
Headmaster’s Award – Rachel Marie Becker
The Headmaster's Award is given to a member of the senior class whose service and accomplishments in academics, athletics, and/or extracurricular activities has made a significant contribution to the life of the school and who best exemplifies the ideals and spirit of Sewickley Academy.
The Academy Award – Hannah Christina McGinley
Given by the Board of Trustees, the Academy Award is presented at graduation to a deserving senior who displays the distinguishing qualities of moral goodness and perseverance and who, above all, is sincere in his or her academic pursuits.
The Cavalier Cup – Janelle Christine Sands
In June 1966, the Cavalier Cup was given in honor of James E. Cavalier, head of Senior School from 1963 to 1989, and to commemorate the graduation of the first Senior Class. This trophy was designated first to Mr. Cavalier for his leadership, guidance, and inspiration. Each year thereafter, it has been awarded to a boy or girl in the Senior Class who, in the estimation of the faculty, has achieved a record of combined excellence in scholarship, sportsmanship, and citizenship, thereby bringing credit to the Academy and distinguishing himself or herself as the best all-around graduate.
The Faculty Award is given to the graduating student who has consistently displayed a cheerful and mature attitude, unselfish service to the entire school community, and a sincere concern for others.
Headmaster’s Award – Rachel Marie Becker
The Headmaster's Award is given to a member of the senior class whose service and accomplishments in academics, athletics, and/or extracurricular activities has made a significant contribution to the life of the school and who best exemplifies the ideals and spirit of Sewickley Academy.
The Academy Award – Hannah Christina McGinley
Given by the Board of Trustees, the Academy Award is presented at graduation to a deserving senior who displays the distinguishing qualities of moral goodness and perseverance and who, above all, is sincere in his or her academic pursuits.
The Cavalier Cup – Janelle Christine Sands
In June 1966, the Cavalier Cup was given in honor of James E. Cavalier, head of Senior School from 1963 to 1989, and to commemorate the graduation of the first Senior Class. This trophy was designated first to Mr. Cavalier for his leadership, guidance, and inspiration. Each year thereafter, it has been awarded to a boy or girl in the Senior Class who, in the estimation of the faculty, has achieved a record of combined excellence in scholarship, sportsmanship, and citizenship, thereby bringing credit to the Academy and distinguishing himself or herself as the best all-around graduate.
Global Studies Certificate Recipients – Maria Camila Arbelaez Solano, Allexa Mikenzie Bartholomew, Ellen Rose Clouse, Sarah Marie Deihle, Alexandra Marie Hrishenko, Nicholas Troy Kim, Riley Anne Roberts, Aja Elise Thorpe
