Upper School Students Honored in Recognition Ceremony

6/2/2021

On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, members of Norfolk Collegiate's upper school gathered to honor the work of their classmates in a staggered Upper School Recognition Ceremony. Members of the Class of 2022 kicked off the ceremony by being honored for their achievements. When they were complete, juniors left the Hackney Theater and members of the Class of 2023 came in to be honored, followed by members of the Class of 2024. Below are the awards that were presented to each class (listed in class order):

Class of 2022 Award Presentations

Brandeis Book Award

Brandeis Book Award is given to a rising senior who demonstrates a commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism, social justice, or volunteer work.
Recipient: Aria L. '22

Harvard Book Award

Awarded to a rising senior who demonstrates excellence in scholarship and achievement in other non-academic areas.
Recipient: Sydney M. '22

Hollins University Creative Writing Book Award

Awarded to a sophomore or junior girl who, in the judgment of her teachers, has shown a serious interest in writing poems, fiction or creative nonfiction and has produced original work of good quality in one or more of these forms.
Recipient: Tori C. '22

University of Virginia Jefferson Book Award

Recipient: Seth L. '22

Randolph College Book Award

Awarded to a junior who is academically strong and possesses leadership potential. The Randolph College Book Award automatically qualifies a recipient of the award for a scholarship of at least $5,000 if he or she applies to the College and is admitted.
Recipient: Julianna S. '22

Sweet Briar College Book Award

The Sweet Briar Alumnae Association Book Award is given to a 11th grade girl who is independently minded, community driven, intellectually curious, and fiercely determined to set and achieve goals.
Recipient: Catherine S. '22

William and Mary Leadership Award

The William and Mary Leadership Award is presented to the one student who best exemplifies the spirit of Norfolk Collegiate for inspirational leadership, outstanding scholarship, and unwavering loyalty to the high school and community.
Recipient: Maggie C. '22

Washington & Lee University Book Award

The Washington & Lee University Book Award is presented by the Tidewater Chapter of the Washington & Lee University Alumni Association to a student in his or her junior year who, in the minds of the faculty, exhibits the qualities most cherished and exemplified by George Washington, a generous benefactor to the University, and Robert E Lee, its president from 1865-1870. These qualities are: personal integrity and strength of character, academic excellence, and significant involvement in extracurricular activities.
Recipient: Kaitlyn K. '22

Dr. John W. Baker Jr. Memorial Award

This award is made to a junior who displays characteristics of genuine caring and concern for others; leadership abilities in many areas including athletics, music and extra-curricular activities; a quiet sense of humor; and strong academic achievement. Dr. Baker, a renowned local surgeon and professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School, was named Outstanding Teacher at EVMS in 1983. He is also remembered for his active support of and participation in community service. He was the father of three NCS students, Ann, Elizabeth and Will.
Awarded to: Julianna S. '22

David Campbell Gayle Merit Scholarship

Awarded to one or more rising seniors at Collegiate who have demonstrated significant academic and athletic achievement. The recipient is highly motivated with an intellectual desire to achieve superior academic performance, well-rounded and participates in athletics and school activities and is a responsible citizen within the school and community.
Awarded to: Seth L. '22

Cameron Keene Award

This award is presented to a returning Norfolk Collegiate student who demonstrates Mrs. Keene’s love for learning and character as well as her concern and respect for others.
Awarded to: Sydney M. '22

Brian Slattery McCann Memorial Scholarships

The award recognizes a returning Norfolk Collegiate student who exemplifies effort; is dedicated, hardworking, and gives 100%; one who also exhibits a quiet nature, good qualities and motivation. It recognizes academic performance, participation in sports and school activities, and service to the school and community.
Awarded to: Trinity B. '22

Brian Slattery McCann Memorial Scholarships

Awarded to: Solana W. '22

Brian Slattery McCann Memorial Scholarships

Awarded to: Taryn G. '22

Susan A. Minsberg Award for Excellence in Conservation

This award recognizes a student who advocates conservation of natural resources.
Awarded to: Maggie C. '22

Elsie M. Mueller Award for Excellence in Latin

Awarded annually to a student in Latin who best exemplifies the spirit of this classical language.
Awarded to: Maggie C. '22

William A. & Lucille W. Sawyer Memorial Scholarship

This award recognizes exemplary citizenship, scholarship and athletic participation in a returning junior or senior.
Awarded to: Corey T. '22

Michael D. Tayloe Award

The Michael D. Tayloe Award is presented to a returning sophomore or junior who has contributed to student life at Norfolk Collegiate; is an “all around” student having average to above average academic standing; is an athlete with a positive attitude; is a role model for other students; and is involved in service clubs.
Awarded to: Graham F. '22

Louise Vermillion Award

This award is presented to a returning Norfolk Collegiate student who demonstrates scholarship and character.
Awarded to: Kaitlyn K. '22

Stuart Weintrob Memorial Award

Awarded to a returning student who exhibits Stuart’s character qualities of courage, positive outlook, friendship and scholarship.
Awarded to: Aria L. '22

Norfolk Collegiate Acorn Editor’s Award

This award is presented annually to recognize the contributions of the editors of the school’s newspaper, The Oak Leaf.
Awarded to: Mary N. '22

Townsend Oast Jr. Memorial Scholarship Award

Criteria for this award include outstanding service to school and community, positive attitude and school spirit, qualities that "T" possessed while a student here.
Awarded to: Henry G. '22

Juliana Tazewell Porter Memorial Award

This award is presented to a rising senior who is highly motivated with an intellectual and inquisitive desire to achieve superior academic performance, who motivates other students to master academic concepts, who is well-rounded and participates in athletics, the arts, music and/or school activities. The recipient demonstrates care and compassion for fellow students, is a responsible citizen with a commitment to school and community service, is respected by their peers and handles themselves with a great deal of poise.
Awarded to: Catherine S. '22

Citizen-Scholar Awards

Presented annually to students who best reflect Norfolk Collegiate School’s Statement of Philosophy which emphasizes the importance of students’ roles in becoming contributing members of today’s world community.
11th Grade Recipient: Catherine G. '22

Margaret Grigg Moore Memorial Award for Junior of the Year

The recipient is chosen by members of the junior class. The student exhibits the following strong characteristics throughout the school year: service, leadership, honor, and citizenship. The student honoree is selected for positive attitude and cooperative spirit and a result of having helped to create a “bond” throughout the class.
Recipient: Maggie C. '22

Honor Council Recognition

These awards recognize members of the Honor Council for their dedication and service this year.
Recipients: Julianna S. '22 & Feras H. '22

Upper School Dean of Students Award

This recognition is given in the name of Norfolk Collegiate’s dean of students and acknowledges the quiet yet solid contributions of a notable underclassman to Norfolk Collegiate life during the current school year.
Recipient: Ryan H. '22

The President's Volunteer Service Award

This award is presented to students who contribute at least 100 hours of service to the community during the year. Students are recommended to the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to receive this award.
Bronze (100-174 hours of service): Trinity B. '22, Tyler H. '22, Sadie M. '22 and Harrison T. '22

Math Department Awards

Excellence in Introduction to Statistics – Aria L. '22
Excellence in Honors Pre-Calculus - Sydney M. '22
Excellence in Algebra II - Reilly G. '22

Design Thinking and Computing Awards

Excellence in Introduction to Computer Science- Remy V. '22
Excellence in Introduction to Digital Arts - Aria L. '22
Excellence in Website Design – Graham F. '22

Fine & Performing Arts Awards

Excellence in Pottery- Elizabeth S. '22
Excellence in A Cappella- Trinity B. '22
Excellence in Theatrical Production- Rob C. '22
Excellence in Drawing - Ross F. '22
Excellence in Painting- Cameron S. '22
John Philip Sousa Band Award -(Excellence in Concert Band)- Trey C. '22
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award (Excellence in Jazz Band)- Gabby G. '22

English Awards

Excellence in English 11 - Seth L. '22
Excellence in AP Seminar/AP English Language & Composition - Catherine S. '22

Modern & Classical Languages Awards

Excellence in French 4- Tori C. '22
Excellence in Latin 4 - Seth L. '22
Excellence in Chinese 3- Marah G. '22

Science Department Awards

Excellence in AP Chemistry – Maggie C. '22
Excellence in Marine Biology – Abby S. '22
Excellence in AP Physics 1- Sydney M. '22
Excellence in AP Environmental Science - Graham F. '22
Excellence in Forensic Science – Gabby G. '22

Social Studies Department Awards

Excellence in US History – Sophia C. '22
Excellence in AP US History – Catherine S. '22

Athletic Achievement Presentations

Cheer
- Most Valuable: Katy C. '22
Volleyball
- Oak Award: Katie S. '22
- Most Valuable: Kaitlyn B. '22
- Most Improved: Ashyah J. '22
Baseball
- Oak Award: Graham F. '22
- Most Improved: Ryan H. '22

Golf
- Oak Award: Seth L. '22
- Most Improved: Christian C. '22
Boys Tennis
- Team Managers: Audrey S. '22 & Julianna S. '22
Girls Soccer
- Most Valuable: Taryn G. '22

Awards for Sophomores

Perry and Carol Haworth Memorial Award

This award is given to a sophomore or junior on the basis of academic merit.
Awarded to: Alice C. '23

Citizen-Scholar Awards

Presented annually to students who best reflect Norfolk Collegiate School’s Statement of Philosophy which emphasizes the importance of students’ roles in becoming contributing members of today’s world community.
10th Grade Recipient: TyJah C. '23

Honor Council Recognition

These awards recognize members of the Honor Council for their dedication and service this year.
Recipients: Sarah M. '23 & Maryann W. '23

The President's Volunteer Service Award

This award is presented to students who contribute at least 100 hours of service to the community during the year. Students are recommended to the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to receive this award.
Silver (175-249 hours of service): Bryan B. '23

Math Department Awards

Excellence in Pre-Calculus - Jillian R. '23

Fine & Performing Arts Awards

Excellence in Concert Choir - Allison W. '23
Excellence in Photography - Lanie H. '23

English Awards

Excellence in English 10 - Colby F. '23

Modern & Classical Languages Awards

Excellence in French 3- Colin P. '23
Excellence in Spanish 2- Samuel B. '23
Excellence in Spanish 3- Colby F. '23
Excellence in Spanish 4- Bo T. '23
Excellence in Chinese 2- Allison W. '23

Social Studies Department Awards

Excellence in Modern World History - Zach F. '23
Excellence in AP World History - Will S. '23

Athletic Achievement Presentations

Cheer
- Oak Award: Lilah M. '23
- Most Improved: MaryAnn W. '23
Boys Basketball
- Most Valuable: Samuel B. '23
- Most Improved: CJ M. '23
Field Hockey
- Most Improved: Mary Bradley H. '23
Boys Soccer
- Most Valuable: Ryan V.T. '23
Boys Lacrosse
- Team Manager: George M. '23
Girls Lacrosse
- Most Improved: Abby V. '23
- Team Manager: Casey N. '23
Golf
- Most Valuable: Flynn O. '23
Boys Tennis
- Most Improved: Bo T. '23
Crew
- Most Valuable: Jessa R. '23

Awards for Freshmen

Margaret Bachtell Award for Excellence in Algebra II

Awarded annually to the Algebra II student who has maintained the highest cumulative average in the course.
Awarded to: Natalia C. '24

Citizen-Scholar Awards

Presented annually to students who best reflect Norfolk Collegiate School’s Statement of Philosophy which emphasizes the importance of students’ roles in becoming contributing members of today’s world community.
9th Grade Recipient: Natalia C. '24

Honor Council Recognition

These awards recognize members of the Honor Council for their dedication and service this year.