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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