Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Book Awards honor exceptional juniors | The Westword Online


On May 1, the guidance department held its annual Book Award ceremony, which honors juniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and service to the community. Each award is sponsored by a college or university and has specific criteria for recipients. Award winners were selected by their guidance counselors and each received a book from the school that sponsored their award.


Barnard College, Woman with Outstanding Achievement in Science: Maitreyee Kale


Bowdoin College, Demonstrates Strong Leadership in COmmunity Service-of Putting One’s Education to Work for the Betterment of Society: Sarah Lederman


Brandeis University, Committed to Social Justice, Civic Engagement, Community Service, Political Activism or Volunteer Work, Academic Excellence: Jenna Plotzky


Brown University, Outstanding Personal Attributes and Ability in the Field of English: Jessica Chen


Bryant University, Academic Excellence, Demonstrated Leadership and Commitment to Extracurricular Involvement and Community Service: Steven Koproski


Bryn Mawr College, Woman with Intense Intellectual Commitment, and a Self-Directed and Purposeful Vision to Make a Meaningful Contribution to the World: Michelle Sanchez


College of the Holy Cross, Academic Scholarship, Concern for Others and Responsible Attitude in All Endeavors: Thomas Finn


Columbia University, Outstanding Academic Achievement: Daniel Getman


Cornell University, Academic Excellence and Citizenship, Innovative Thinker with Demonstrated Awareness of Cultural Diversity: Katherine Olsen


Darthmouth College, Excellence in Academic and Non-Academic Areas, Strong Character, Positive Impact on School Community: Jonathan Pollack


Elmira College, High Academics, Demonstrates Outstanding School and Community Leadership: Natalie Skigen


Emerson College, Recognized Creative Accomplishments in Communication or the Performing Arts within the Community: Kate Greenberg


Fairfield University, Academic Achievement and Active Participation in School and Community with Demonstrated Leadership and COmmitment to Others: Nicholas Fiore


George Washington University, Demonstrates Achievement in Civic Engagement, Service, and Independent and Creative Thought: Laura Felenstein


Gettysburg College, Academic Excellence, and Distinguishes Himself or Herself in the Study of American History: Austin Nardi


Harvard University, Excellence in Scholarship and Character, All Around Involved Student: Jacob Schwartz


Hofstra University, Academic Achievement: Demonstrated Leadership and Depth of Extracurricular Activities: Luke Dawson


Ithaca College, Demonstrates Interest and Ability Across a Variety of Academic Disciplines, both Inside and Outside the Classroom: Liam Daly


Johns Hopkins University, Demonstrates a Desire for Intellectual and Moral Growth, and an Interest in Independent and Original Research which will Benefit Society: Nikita Zemlevskiy


Marist College, Quietly and Diligently Commits to Studies and Communities, with a Sense of Caring: Jessica Lasalandra


Miami University of Ohio, Strong Academic Performance, Demonstrated Leadership in School and Community, Strong Volunteerism and Interest in Diversity: Orly Berkoff


Mitchell College, Volunteer Experience with Children and an Interest in Pursuing Education: Jessica Carino


Morehouse College, African-American Male Student Interested in Business, Community Service, or STEM: Evenson Andre


Mount Holyoke College, Commitment to Westhill and Community: Sophia Russell


Oberlin College, High Academic Standing in English or Humanities: Aleksandra Pasciak


Quinnipiac University, Outstanding Academic Achievement and Commitment to Volunteer Work: Christina Belmonte and Emma Gargiulo


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Demonstrates Leadership and Ability in the Field of Computing: Paul Blum


Russell Sage College, Woman who is a Strong Leader and Communicator, Involved in School and Community by Serving and Inspiring Others: Bianca Santos


Sacred Heart University, Demonstrates Academic Integrity and Commitment to Helping Others: Adriana Alvarado


Saint Michael’s College, Male and Female Students who Demonstrate a Commitment to Volunteerism and Leadership in Community Service Activities: Brianna Rende and Robert Rende


Smith College, Woman who Demonstrates Academic Excellence, Leadership Qualities, and Concern for Others: Andrea Esparza


Syracuse University, Academic Achievement and Commitment to Public Service: Brendan Ronan


Trinity College, High Scholastic Standing and Service to Westhill: Ericka Randazzo


University of Bridgeport, Has Consistently Challenged Herself: Debbie Juarez


University of Michigan, Academic Excellence, High Scholastic Achievement in English: Ashley Rich


University of Pennsylvania, Academic Excellence, Demonstrated Leadership Skills: Joseph Schlessinger


University of Rochester, Exceptional Promise in Science: Jesse Deluca


University of Rochester, Demonstrates Excellence in Humanities & Social Sciences: Jessica Souza


University of Rochester, Strong Leadership, High Grades in Challenging Courses, Dedication to Extra-Curricular Activities: Lauren Schecter


University of Rochester, Strong Interest in Innovation and/or Information Technology, and Demonstrated Use of Technology: Rayanna Logan


University of Tampa, Excellence in Writing: Denis Fahey


University of Virginia, Embodies the Jeffersonian Ideals of Scholarship, Leadership and Citizenship: Casey Benzaken


Vassar, Outstanding Academic Achievement with Demonstrated Excellence in Humanities: Jamie Eimbinder


Wellesley College, Academic Excellence, Significant Contributions to School: Samantha Ceruk


Wells College, Academic Excellence in a CP Program; Demonstrated Leadership in School and Community Activities: Elisa Medina


Wesleyan University, Independent and Creative Thought and Academic Excellence in a Wide Range of Subjects: Justin Chase


Williams College, Academic Achievement, Intellectual Leadership and Significant Contribution to Extracurricular Life at School: Christian Sottosanti


Yale University, Superior Academic Achievement, Demonstrated Leadership Qualities and Concern for Others: Ashley Berland


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