On Sept. 28, the Hotchkiss community gathered in Elfers Hall to honor students receiving major school prizes and book awards from the 20-21 academic year. "Together, they represent the talent, curiosity, and hard work that are at the heart of Hotchkiss," said Head of School Craig Bradley. "A love of learning," he said, "is something for which all of us can continue to strive."  Watch a replay of the ceremony below. 

Hotchkiss proudly congratulates the following students:

FOR EXCELLENCE IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS:

Music

Prep Music Prize: Daniel Li '24

Lower Mid Music Prize: Clara Ma '23

Lower Mid Music Prize: Giancarlo Mendoza '23

Upper Mid Music: Prize Emily Bukowski '22

Upper Mid Music Prize: Oliver Chen '22

Upper Mid Music Prize: Kenny Zhang '22

Studio Art

Ceramics: Annabel Raffin '24

Lower Mid Humanities Visual Art: Anna Gardiner '24

Lower Mid Humanities Visual Art: Ella Mohanram '24

Studio Art Portfolio Prize: Stella Ren '22

Studio Art Portfolio Prize: Annie Xu '22

Theatre

The Russell A. Edwards Prize: Emilie Clitus '24

Photography, Film, and Related Media 

Prep Photo: Angela Li '24

Prep Photo: Spencer Humes '24

Lower Mid Photo: Benjamin Herdeg '23

Lower Mid Photo: Doug Wang '23

Upper Mid Photo: Jerry Qiao '22

Upper Mid Photo: Izhaar Rosa '22

 

FOR EXCELLENCE IN CLASSICAL AND MODERN LANGUAGES:

Latin

The Richard Bacon Latin Prize: Tory Dana'24

Lower Mid Latin Prize: Doug Wang '23

Upper Mid Latin Prize: Elizabeth Oliver '22

Upper Mid Greek Prize: Margo Donohue '22

Chinese

Prep Chinese Prize: Peter Berlizov '24

Lower Mid Chinese Prize: Lauren McLane '23

Upper Mid Chinese Prize: Olivia Taylor '22

French

Prep French Prize: Parth Jain '24

Lower Mid French Prize: Jacqueline Wang '23

Upper Mid French Prize: Jack McGlinn '22

German

Prep German Prize: Zoe Froimovitz '24

Lower Mid German Prize: Siri Nellutla '23

Upper Mid German Prize: Noam Ginsparg '22

Spanish

Prep Spanish Award: Benjamin Who '24

Lower-Mid Spanish Prize: Benjamin Herdeg '23

Upper-Mid Spanish Prize: Huck Whittemore '22

 

FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH:

Prep English Prize: Ada King '24

Lower Mid Humanities English Prize: Chase Dobson '23 and Paige Dzenutis '23 

Upper Mid English Prize : Cooper Roh '22 and Isabel Su '22

 

FOR EXCELLENCE IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES:

Economics Prize: Rahul Kalavagunta '22 and Eric Jin '22

 

FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS:

Prep Math Prize: Alex Zhang '24

Lower Mid Math Prize: Paige Dzenutis '23 and Jacqueline Wang '23

Stephen T. Bolmer Math Prize: Keith Matanachai 22  and Stella Ren '22

Computer Science Prize: Nicklas Astorian '22 and Lisa Berlizova '22

 

FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE:

Science Core Prize: Sierra Atkins, Francesca Farman-Farmaian '24, and Jared Hurst '24

Upper Mid Science Prize: Carter Levine '22

The Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award: Keith Matanachai '22

 

TOP SCHOLARS

Top Scholar For last year's Upper Mid Class: Hannah Biccard, Yiwen (Eric) Jin '22, Carter Levine '22, and Nicholas Townsend '22

Top Scholar For last year's Lower Mid Class: Ernst (Teddy) Kim '23 and Cheng Xu (Ryan) Tse '23

Top Scholar For last year's Prep Class: Annabel Raffin '24

 

CUM LAUDE

The School nominated eight members of the Class of 2022 for the Cum Laude Society.  

Hannah Biccard, Beatrice Conti, Noam Ginsberg, Hannah Goldberg, Stella Ren, Aurora Smedvig, Nick Townsend, and Annie Xu. 

 

MAJOR SCHOOL PRIZES

THE SUSAN KLINGER HOGLUND '80 MEMORIAL AWARD - Established in 1996 in memory of Susan Hoglund '80 by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hoglund, and her sister, L. Melissa Hoglund '76, and awarded to that member of the prep class who, in the opinion of the faculty, is most notable for spirit and good will toward others, and who does the most to elevate the tone of the class. 

Emilie Clitus '24, Armani Frazier '24, Parth Jain '24, Chris Mitchell '24, and Leighton Smith '24

THE UPSON PRIZE - Established in 1903 in memory of Douglas Gilmore Upson 1902, this prize is awarded annually to that member of the prep class who is distinguished in scholarship, athletics, and citizenship combined. 

Nell Dwyer '24, Vlad Grass '24, Jacquo Pierre '24, Annabel Raffin '24, and Bri Rockwood '24

THE EDWARDS PRIZE - Established in 1925 by Mrs. Emma Robbins, in memory of her son, George Whitfield Edwards II 1910, this prize is awarded annually to that member of the lower mid class who is distinguished in the work of the year for scholarship, athletics, and school spirit. 

Amber Bretz '23, Paige Dzenutis '23, Teddy Kim '23, and Sofia Marcktell '23

THE DAVID LORD FITZGERALD PRIZE - Established in 1997 in memory of David Lord Fitzgerald 1996 by members of that class and by his family, and is awarded annually to that member of the lower mid class who has completed their first year at Hotchkiss and who, in the judgment of the faculty, is most notable for their positive spirit, strength of character, and compassion for others. We have 4 recipients:

Julia Cheston '23, Will Groot '23, Charlotte Moody '23, and MacCoy Weil '23

THE THEODORE NEWLIN PRIZE - Established in 1980 in memory of Theodore F. Newlin IV 1980 by his parents and his friends in the Class of 1980, this prize is awarded each year to that member of the lower mid class who, in the opinion of the faculty and of the students of the lower mid class through good will, sensitivity to the needs of others, and par­ticipation in the life of the school, has made the most positive contri­bution to the class and to Hotchkiss. 

Sydney Jean '23, Emiliano Leal '23, Christopher Mudry '23, and Jason Shan '23

THE THOMAS W. ARMITAGE '25 PRIZE - Established in 1979 by Thomas W. Armitage 1925, and awarded annually to that member of the upper mid class who through character, scholarship and in­volvement in the life of the school has contributed the most to the Hotchkiss Community. We have 5 recipients:

Margo Donohue '22, Sydney Goldstein '22, Keeilah Jewell '22, Jack Johnson '22, and Billy Meneses '22

THE ELY PRIZE - Established in 1957 by members of the Class of 1947 in memory of Donald Ely '47, and awarded annually to that member of the upper mid class who, in the opinion of the faculty, is outstanding for combined excellence in character, athletics, and conscientiousness in study. 

Carter Levine '22, Jami Macdonald '22, Mitchell Riley '22, Fati Saliu, Ellie Traggio '22, and Nick Townsend '22

THE WALLACE ESTILL '14 MEMORIAL PRIZE - Established by Joe G. and Mary North Estill in memory of their son and in recognition of that member of the upper mid class who does the most by their fidelity, industry, and helpfulness to maintain and elevate the scholarship, spirit, and general tone of their class. 

Fatima Bah '22, Lydia Bullock '22, Beatrice Conti '22, and Kiki Henry '22

The AUGUSTUS S. BLAGDEN III '59 MEMORIAL PRIZE - Established in 1968 by Mrs. Augustus S. Blagden and her daughters in memory of her son and their brother, Gus Blagden III, in recognition of those qualities of character and spirit for which Gus was admired and loved, and is awarded each year to a member of the incoming senior class who through their participation, enthusiasm, vitality, and interest in others has helped and inspired their companions and the school.

Izhaar Rosa '22
 

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