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Upper School Awards - May 03, 2023
ARTS AWARDS
Dance Award
The dance award is given to a student who is passionate, disciplined, dedicated to dance and demonstrates exemplary leadership skills.
2023 – Amina Zara Frankfort
Technical Theatre
Exemplary technical skills.
2023 – Carter Linh Leonard
Vision Award
Awarded to the student that best exemplifies the ideals of an inclusive community
2023 - Ashley Jada Williams
Theatre Ensemble Award
Awarded to the student that best exemplifies the ideals of the whole, rather than the individual
2023 – James Jefferson Sennewald
Stage Management Award
Awarded to the student who is the outstanding member of the stage management team
2023 – Sophia Lynn Szalkowski
Rising Star
Awarded to the student who has demonstrated the most growth in the arts
2023 – Robert J. Cohen
Visual Arts Award of Excellence
Awarded for exceptional artistic achievement in a variety of visual art media, as well as the highest understanding and appreciation for the arts and art history
2023 – junior Elizabeth Schutt
2023 – senior Rebecca Ann Jackson
Vocal Music Awards
2023 - Andres Rafael Garcia
2023 - Margaret Elizabeth Goydan
Honorable Mentions
Raad Manaf Azzawi
John Lindsley Bratten, III
Tessa Grey Downey
Theodore John Lakoski, IV
ATHLETIC AWARDS
Recognition of Athletes
Three Sport Athlete Award
This award is presented to the students who have competed or who have been a part of a St. Francis Athletics team in all three seasons – fall, winter, and spring. This commitment to the Athletics program takes time, energy, sacrifice, and dedication and is recognized with this award.
Landon Chace Dobbins
Faith McCool Leschber
Reece Anthony Martell
Wilkin Edison Pecore
Jack Allen Montgomery Peveto
Ashley Jada Williams
SCHOOLWIDE and ACADEMIC AWARDS
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE AWARDS
Outstanding Freshman Award
The Outstanding Freshman Award is presented to a student who most clearly and consistently displays the St. Francis spirit of excellence through academic excellence, leadership and dedication to our school, and is a positive example for other students.
2023 recipient: Emerson Laurel Chapin
Outstanding Sophomore Award
The Outstanding Sophomore is presented to a student who most clearly and consistently displays the St. Francis spirit of excellence through academic excellence, leadership and dedication to our school, and is a positive example for other students.
2023 recipient: Yige Elaine Wang & Azkah Habib
JUNIOR AWARDS
Junior English Award
The Junior English Award is presented to a student who demonstrates excellence in the study of English through love of literature, clarity of writing, thoughtful contributions to class discussions, and independent reading.
2023 recipient: Farris Rebecca Murchison
Junior History Award
The Junior History Award is presented to a student with exemplary achievement, interest, and promise in the study of history. The winner actively seeks to better understand their community and their place within the larger world. They apply historical thinking skills to find solutions to complex social issues and display real curiosity and passion for understanding history and society.
2023 recipient: Emilie Rose Denis
Junior Math Award
The Junior Math Award is presented to a student who demonstrates a love of math, intellectual curiosity, a strong mathematical intuition, aptitude for efficient solutions, and perseverance.
2023 recipient: Mauria Gray Young
Junior Science Award
The Junior Science Award is presented to a student who demonstrates excellence in the study of the physical and natural sciences. A winner of this award demonstrates a deep curiosity for the natural world and the forces that shape it. Winners demonstrate an ability to clearly communicate their understanding, further the understanding of their peers, and adapt their understanding to novel circumstances.
2023 recipient: Lea Marie Voytovych
Junior World Languages Award
The Junior World Languages Award honors the student for their passion and commitment to the study of Spanish, has a true appreciation for cultural diversity, and demonstrates extraordinary work ethic and character when collaborating in class and events/activities. They must also possess a positive attitude to accompany an overall dedication and desire to see themselves grow when learning Spanish and Hispanic Cultures.
2023 recipient: Lea Marie Voytovych
Outstanding Junior Award
The Outstanding Junior Award is presented to a student who most clearly and consistently displays the St. Francis spirit of excellence through academic excellence, leadership and dedication to our school, and is a positive example for other students.
2023 recipient: Kate Isabelle Spinelli
ARTS AWARDS
Senior Overall Arts Award Performing
2023 recipient: Hannah Josephine Otness
Senior Overall Arts Award Visual
2023 recipient: Payton Mackenzie Bowick
ATHLETICS AWARDS
Athletics Excellence Award
(Awarded to one male and one female from the Upper School).
This award is presented to the student who has made outstanding contributions in Athletics for the 2022-2023 school year and who has displayed the characteristics of a St. Francis student athlete including commitment, teamwork, sportsmanship, dedication, and responsibility.
2023 recipient: Theodore John Lakoski, IV
Kate Isabelle Spinelli
SENIOR AWARDS
Citizenship Award
The Citizenship Award is presented to a graduate who demonstrates a positive attitude toward classmates, faculty, and the greater St. Francis community. The student also possesses strength of character, the courage to do what is right, and promotes citizenship through School activities.
2023 recipient: Rebecca Ann Jackson
People for Others Award
The People for Others Award is presented to the graduate who has demonstrated, through their volunteer endeavors and service to the community, an exemplary sense of caring, initiative, and commitment.
2023 recipient: John Lindsley Bratten, III
Spiritual Life Award
The Spiritual Life Award is given to a graduate who has demonstrated academic excellence in the study of religion, is a person of faith who lives a life of purpose, and is a role model for others. Through intellectual curiosity, this student also recognizes the important role of religion in today's world.
2023 recipient: Brauston Case Estes
Leadership Award
The Leadership Award is presented to a graduate who has demonstrated leadership through influence for good, encouragement of fellow students, and support of the overall program at St. Francis.
2023 recipient: Theodore John Lakoski, IV
Lifer Award (was the Legacy Award)
The Lifer Award is presented to the graduate who has spent at least 12 years as a student at St. Francis.
2023 recipient: John Lindsley Bratten, III
St. Francis Award for Outstanding Graduate
The St. Francis Award for Outstanding Graduate is presented annually to a senior who, having spent at least three years at St. Francis, has demonstrated outstanding scholarship marked by diligence and determination, character as evidenced by reliability and trustworthiness, and leadership through contributions and participation in school life.
2023 recipient: Theodore John Lakoski, IV
