Senior Awards
VALEDICTORIAN / THE BISHOPS’ AWARD - Charles Topoleski
The Bishops’ Award is a gift of the Alumni Association in memory of Bishop Daniel Sylvester Tuttle and Bishop Abiel Leonard to the student with the highest academic record of the graduating class.
THE JAMES FESSENDEN AWARD - Ella Houden
In memory of James Fessenden, Class of 1969, to the senior selected by the student body who has been most receptive and responsive to the needs of others.
THE AUNT HENRI AWARD - Kaitlyn Bates
In memory of administrator Henrietta Pearson to a senior, chosen by the faculty, who has shown loyalty and dedication to the spirit and ideals of our school.
THE FACULTY AWARD FOR SERVICE - Samantha Lehman
In recognition of a senior, chosen by the faculty, for outstanding service to the school.
THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD - Rachel Kessler-Weinstein
In recognition of a senior who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in support of their peers through elected office, affinity groups, clubs, and/or committees.
THE CHAPLAIN’S AWARD - Tina Su
In recognition of a senior who demonstrates integrity and care, and who lives in a spirit of service.
THE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD - Kit Stevens
In recognition of outstanding community service.
THE COMPUTER SCIENCE AWARD - Irenka Saffarian
In recognition of outstanding achievement in computer science.
THE DANCE AWARD - Remy Mickelson
In recognition of outstanding achievement in dance.
THE DEBATER OF THE YEAR AWARD - Samantha Lehman
In recognition of outstanding achievement in debate.
THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AWARD - Kit Stevens and Ella Houden
In recognition of outstanding achievement in English.
THE FRANÇOISE BERNHARD SCHOLARSHIP - Isabelle Louis
In memory of Françoise Bernhard to an accomplished senior whose exuberance and love of the French language has been exemplary.
THE GEORGE FOX ART AWARD - Dillon Fang
In memory of a beloved former teacher for outstanding achievement in the visual arts.
THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT AWARD - George Drakos
In recognition of outstanding achievement in history.
THE HUMANITIES AWARD - Lizzie Carlin
In recognition of outstanding achievement in the humanities.
THE MANDARIN CHINESE AWARD - Ella Houden
In recognition of outstanding achievement in Mandarin Chinese.
THE MICHAEL G. KOETTER MATHEMATICS AWARD - Irenka Saffarian
In honor of a beloved former teacher, for outstanding achievement in mathematics.
THE MUSIC AWARD - Daniel McNally and Sophie Ayers
In recognition of outstanding achievement in music.
THE PETER HAYES SCIENCE & ADVOCACY AWARD - Olive Milavetz
A gift of the Levinthal family to a passionate student of science and an advocate who has made Rowland Hall a better place for their peers.
THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AWARD - Max Smart
In recognition of outstanding achievement in science.
THE SPANISH AWARD - Kaitlyn Bates
In recognition of outstanding achievement in Spanish.
THE TONY LARIMER AWARD - Noah Schiffman and Max Murphy
In memory of a beloved former teacher for outstanding achievement in theater arts.
THE OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARD - Micha Nenbee and Lorenzo Parker Pillow
In recognition of athletes who have each competed on multiple sports teams and displayed an outstanding work ethic, dedication, coachability, and support of teammates and coaches.
THE LEE ATHLETE-SCHOLAR AWARD - Grace Baranko and Kaitlyn Bates
A gift of the S. Whitfield Lee family to seniors who have excelled academically and athletically and demonstrated leadership in competitive team sports.
THE LIONHEARTED AWARD - Sam Andrew, Briggs Ballard, Summer Connery, Paris Everett, Maddie Frazier, Camryn Kennedy, Isabelle Louis, Casey Maloy, Daniel McNally, Luke Muhlestein, Enna Mustajbegovic, Mercer Paradise, Ana Rodriguez, Jezzie Sammons, Tennyson Seethaler, and Ozzie Smith
In recognition of outstanding athletes who, during their Rowland Hall athletic careers, competed with the heart of a lion each and every day.
THE ROWMARK AWARD - Mary Bocock and Ford Hodgkins