MICDS fifth through eighth graders came together this week in Mary Eliot Chapel for our annual Middle School Recognition Day, an opportunity for students to be honored for their extraordinary work and commitment this school year.
In her remarks, Head of Middle School Jen Schuckman said, “Each year, this assembly offers us an opportunity to gather as a full community and celebrate the many accomplishments of the school year. Today’s awards recognize middle school students who have demonstrated exceptional engagement, embraced challenge and opportunity, and lived our School’s mission to the fullest.”
Congratulations to all honorees for their hard work and commitment, and to every Middle School student, for contributing to our community in meaningful ways. View the list of award recipients below!
Department Awards
English: Johanna Orwick ’28, Lillian Ott ’28, Samantha O’Neil ’28, and Rohan Makkapati ’28
History: Samantha O’Neil ’28, Benjamin Hannah ’28, Andrew Li ’28, and Johanna Orwick ’28
Math: Andrew Li ’28, Anna Ko ’28, Rohan Makkapati ’28, and Bella Froedge ’28
Science: Simera Balci ’28, Mabel Dando ’28, Bella Froedge ’28, and Devin Garner ’28
World Languages Awards
French: Elle Faerber ’28 and Piper Summers ’28
Mandarin: Bella Froedge ’28 and Bruce Elvin ’28
Latin: Dane Joyce ’28 and Anna Ko ’28
Spanish: Lillian Ott ’28 and Kennedy Newman ’28
Arts Awards
Choir: Asher Woodward ’28 and Abby Walsh ’28
Band: Tess Thompson ’28 and Savannah Garrison ’28
Drama: Benjamin Hannah ’28 and Brooke Dunaway ’28
Studio Art: Cella Held ’28 and Joseph Glasser ’28
Orchestra: Anna Ko ’28 and Emmaus Tzeng ’28
Donald Alfred Oonk Award
Football: Kevon Phillips ’28
Soccer: Parker Jones ’28
Cross Country: Cyrus Kummer ’28
Swimming: Max Jacoby ’28
Basketball: Preston Clemens ’28
Wrestling: Kevon Phillips ’28
Squash: Reid Caruthers ’28
Tennis: Reid Caruthers ’28
Baseball: Eliyah Powell ’28
Track & Field: Joseph Glasser ’28
Water Polo: Gio Bucci ’28
Lacrosse: Wyatt Giles ’28
Enid Oonk Altvater Award
Field Hockey: Mia Pacifico ’28
Volleyball: Virginia Haw ’28
Cross Country: Abby Walsh ’28
Tennis: Piper Summers ’28
Basketball: Jordyn Haywood ’28
Swimming: Chloe Shamsham ’28
Squash: Piper Summers ’28
Soccer: Abby Walsh ’28
Track & Field: Kennedy Newman ’28
Lacrosse: Luisa Parietti ’28
Cheer: Rylee Day ’28
Yale Book Award
Grade 5: Mariam Zaid ’31 and Caleb Meyers ’31
Grade 6: Layla Chatterjee ’30 and Lincoln Branca ’30
Grade 7: Ruby Morris ’29 and Nico Cox-Garleanu ’29
Rutledge Award
Grade 5: Mira Thompson ’31 and James Leonard ’31
Grade 6: Charlie MIller ’30 and Ryen Day ’30
Grade 7: Rylan Gardner ’29 and Issy Myers ’29
Grade 8: Rayan Haq ’28 and Jordyn Haywood ’28
Other Awards & Recognition
Community Service Award: Max Jacoby ’28
National Geographic Society Geography Bee: Aniket Bhogaraju ’28
MICDS Spelling Bee: Andrew Li ’28
Stanford Award: Kennedy Newman ’28
Amherst Award: Ford Werner ’28
Jan deGreef Jacobi Award: Skyler Dastgah-Bradford ’28 and Peter Tschudy ’29
James Schenler Wood Award: Eleanor Kline ’28 and Trip Scanlon ’28
The Eliot Award
Grade 5: Betsey Branca ’31 and Owen Padratzik ’31
Grade 6: Amaar Raja ’30 and Noelle Bryan ’30
Grade 7: Brody Jones ’29 and Vivienne Schwarzen ’29
Grade 8: Kevon Phillips ’28 and Victoria Noble ’28
Special recognition, too, goes to the recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, Bronze Level (volunteers age 11-15 with between 50-74 hours of service and volunteers aged 16-25 with between 100-174 hours of service):
- Cate Wagner ’29
- Anna Lottes ’29
- Anna Kowach ’29
- Cecilia Mileusnic ’29
- Molly Rotskoff ’28
- Margaret Coverdell ’28
- Max Jacoby ’28
- Kevon Phillips ’28
- Luisa Parietti ’28
- Lina Saracco ’28
Congratulations to all of our award recipients and every Middle School student for their hard work and help in making our MICDS community the best it can be. As Schuckman reminded the audience, “If you think back to who you were as you began the year, I am sure each of you can identify points of growth, both big and small, of which you can be very proud. Maybe it was conquering your fear of being on stage. Perhaps you got a new PR in the weight room or crushed a writing assignment. Or maybe you were brave and sat next to someone new at lunch and now they are your friend. You pushed yourself in countless ways and I hope you feel a great sense of pride as you head into the final days of school. Keep your focus for these final days and finish strong.”