PORTSMOUTH ABBEY SCHOOL
PRIZE DAY, MAY 26, 2007
ATHLETIC AWARDS
Presented by Al Brown, Athletic Director
THE CROSS COUNTRY COACH'S TROPHY
The Coach's Trophy is presented to a girl and a boy who best combine the highest level of leadership, skill and commitment.
Stephen Garner
Brigitte Spillane
THE GIRLS' FIELD HOCKEY TROPHY
A gift to Portsmouth Abbey by the Hannaford family, the Girls' Field Hockey Trophy is presented each year to the player who best exhibits a strong desire to compete, a positive attitude, and humility both on and off the field, thus making her a natural and dependable leader.
Caroline Regan
THE JOHN M. HOGAN FOOTBALL TROPHY
The football trophy in memory of John M. Hogan of the Class of 1954 goes to a member of the graduating class who has shown the kind of ability, initiative, dedication and team spirit that distinguished Jack Hogan as an athlete and an alumnus.
Robert Turner
THE WILLIAM FRANKLIN SANDS MEMORIAL SOCCER TROPHY
Given in memory of their father by James Sands, Class of 1932, Robert Sands, Class of 1933, and John Sands, Class of 1940, the trophy recognizes players who have shown courtesy, courage, and skill that have made them dependable teammates and natural leaders.
Augustus Gleason
THE GIRLS' SOCCER TROPHY
A gift to Portsmouth Abbey by the Gontarz family, this trophy is awarded each year to the player who best combines the qualities of dependability, dedication, and selflessness in uniting and leading her team.
Elizabeth McCarthy
THE DOM BEDE GORMAN MEMORIAL BASKETBALL TROPHY
This award is presented each year to the player who best exhibits the qualities that made Dom Bede Gorman a much respected and admired member of the Portsmouth Abbey community. Love of the game, sportsmanship, character, ability, and commitment distinguish this recipient as a valued teammate and leader.
Raoul Oloa
THE PFEFFER CUP
This cup was established by Jane and Jim Pfeffer, Class of 1969, in recognition of the achievements of their daughters, Abby and Eliza, Class of 2001, as members of the girls' basketball program from 1997-2001. The Pfeffer cup recognizes a player whose strong character makes her emblematic of Portsmouth Abbey's highest ideals. Through leadership, the love of and commitment to the game of basketball, and with a strong sense of teamwork, the recipient has been a force for excellence while a member of the Portsmouth Abbey girls' basketball program.
Kaitlin Chiumento
THE ANDREW M. HUNT AND CAROL MEEHAN HUNT BOYS' AND GIRLS' HOCKEY TROPHY
This trophy is given in honor of Andrew M. Hunt and his wife, Carol Meehan Hunt, generous supporters of Portsmouth Abbey. This award recognizes a boy and a girl from the hockey program who embody the leadership, character, and devotion to team and program that have made them valuable and dependable teammates.
Caroline Greene
Bryan Kriner
THE CARLOS XAVIER ARAUJO MEMORIAL SQUASH TROPHY
This trophy is awarded in loving memory of Carlos Xavier Araujo of the Class of 1996 to the squash player who best exemplifies Carlos's perseverance, sportsmanship, sense of humor, and vitality.
Zachary Bazarsky
THE SQUASH COACH'S TROPHY
The Coach's Trophy is presented to the player who best combines the highest level of leadership, skill and commitment.
Jennifer Gerlach
THE SWIMMING COACH'S TROPHY
The Coach's Trophy is presented to a boy and a girl who best combine the highest level of leadership, skill and commitment.
Anna Buckley
Lori Rich
James Buckley
THE BASEBALL COACH'S TROPHY
The Coach's Trophy is presented to the player who best combines the highest level of leadership, skill and commitment.
Robert Caplin
THE GOLF COACH'S TROPHY
The Coach's Trophy is presented to a boy and a girl who best combine the highest level of leadership, skill and commitment.
Alex Reinman
Catherine Lessard
THE FROST FAMILY TROPHY
This trophy has been given to Portsmouth Abbey to recognize a member of the boys' lacrosse team who has contributed in significant ways to the School's lacrosse program and whose passion for the game is best exemplified by his leadership, fair play, and gentlemanly conduct.
Brendan Kinnane
THE GIRLS' LACROSSE TROPHY
A gift to Portsmouth Abbey by the Hannaford family, the Girls' Lacrosse Trophy is presented each year to the player who best exhibits a strong desire to compete, a positive attitude, and humility both on and off the field, thus making her a natural and dependable leader.
Emily Kerwin
THE ROBERT PRICE SAILING TROPHY
This trophy is given by the family of Robert Price of the Class of 1971 to the sailor whose skill, leadership, and love of sailing have been of the greatest value to the members of the team.
Jonathan White
THE SOFTBALL COACH'S TROPHY
The Coach's Trophy is presented to the player who best combines the highest level of leadership, skill and commitment.
Lori Rich
THE TENNIS COACH'S TROPHY
The Coach's Trophy is presented to the player who best combines the highest level of leadership, skill and commitment.
Taylor Gyde
THE TRACK COACH'S TROPHY
The Coach's Trophy is presented to a boy and a girl who best combine the highest level of leadership, skill and commitment.
Augustus Gleason
Margaret McCarthy
THE E. THOMAS KEARNEY, JR. '45 EQUESTRIAN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship in memory of E. Thomas Kearney was established in his memory by his brothers and niece, D. Damian '45, Gerald '48, David '50, Andrew and Kate. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage horseback riding and the care of horses in those who have not previously had the opportunity to participate in this activity or those who have had some experience but would like to deepen their knowledge of horses.
Nicole Biewenga
Rosaria Munda
SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD
The Scholar-Athlete Award recognizes students in the Sixth Form who, during the course of the school year, earn three varsity letters while maintaining Dean's List status during those same three terms.
Anastasia Beletsky
Augustus Gleason
THE PORTSMOUTH ABBEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Selected by the varsity coaching staff and the athletic director, this award is presented each year to members of the Sixth Form who exhibit outstanding playing ability, sportsmanship, leadership, effort, and dedication in each of the three seasons of athletics.
Emily Kerwin
Lori Rich
Augustus Gleason
Steve Garner
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Presented by Robert Sahms, Academic Dean
CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE AWARDS
For general excellence over the entire course:
Anastasia Beletsky
For excellence in CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE:
Upper School: Alexandra Van Sant
Lower School: Eloise Andry
ENGLISH AWARDS
THE WILLIAM FORCE STEAD PRIZE FOR CREATIVE WRITING
Given in memory of Dom Julian's father, William Force Stead, this award was established by James M. Osborn, Professor of English at Yale University. Mr. Stead was an author, fellow of Worcester College, Oxford, whose letters from W.B. Yeats, T.S. Eliot, and others were presented to Yale by Portsmouth Abbey School.
Salvatore Brown
THE ALEXANDER A. PHILLIPS POETRY PRIZE
In memory of Mr. Phillips, a poet and friend of the monastic community.
Rosaria Munda
THE REV. JOHN O'ROURKE MEMORIAL PRIZE
In memory of Father O'Rourke, a friend of the monastic community. This year's award for excellence in ENGLISH COMPOSITION is awarded to:
John Gallagher
VI FORM PROJECT
For excellence in completion of a Sixth Form Project:
Katherine Coaty
Catherine Lessard
Grady McCune
Ross White
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES AWARD
For outstanding achievement in the Humanities and Social Sciences:
Emily Pederson
For excellence in HUMANITIES:
Janet Lee
Geneva White
Peter Tasca
For excellence in ENGLISH, Form III:
Rosaria Munda
THE PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARD
School Winner: Caroline Mason
CLASSICAL LANGUAGE AWARDS
For excellence in LATIN:
Upper Level: John Gallagher
Lower Level: Rosaria Munda
THE BISHOP ANSGAR AWARD
This award, in memory of Bishop Ansgar Nelson, is presented for excellence in Latin and civic spirit.
Caroline Gralton
SCHOOL WINNER, NATIONAL LATIN EXAM, LEVEL I:
Eloise Andry
SCHOOL WINNER, NATIONAL LATIN EXAM, LEVEL II:
Rosaria Munda
SCHOOL WINNER, NATIONAL LATIN EXAM, LEVEL III:
Kunwoo Kim
SCHOOL WINNER, NATIONAL LATIN EXAM LEVEL IV:
Jeffrey Popham
THE CLASSICAL STUDIES BOOK PRIZE
Given in memory of Cecil J. (Jack) Acheson, who taught Classics at Portsmouth Abbey School for twenty-four years, and in memory of Peter H. E. Harris, who taught Latin and Greek from 1962-1997, this prize is awarded to the member of the graduating class who has shown, as a Fifth or Sixth Former, an appreciation for the Classics program of studies at Portsmouth Abbey School in either Latin or Greek, or both. This year's award is given to:
Anastasia Beletsky
Jeffrey Popham
MODERN LANGUAGE AWARDS
For excellence in FRENCH:
Upper Level: Mary Chegwidden
Raoul Oloa
Lower Level: Stacey Lee
For excellence in SPANISH:
Upper Level: Catherine Lessard
Lower Level: Geneva White
HISTORY AWARDS
THE FRANK E. LALLY HISTORY BOOK AWARDS
These awards are given in memory of Dr. Lally, member of the Faculty and Head of the History Department from 1933-1965.
For excellence in ANCIENT/MEDIEVAL HISTORY:
Eloise Andry
Lauren Brodeur
For excellence in WORLD HISTORY:
Caroline Gralton
For excellence in POLITICAL SCIENCE, ECONOMICS & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS:
Anna Buckley
For excellence in THE IRISH HISTORY SEMINAR:
Ian Parks
THE SENATOR HERBERT CLAIBORNE PELL MEDAL
For excellence in UNITED STATES HISTORY:
Jonathan Samorajski
MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE AWARDS
SCHOOL WINNER, AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION, SENIOR DIVISION:
Stacey Lee
SCHOOL WINNER, AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION, JUNIOR DIVISION:
Jina Kim
THE NORMAN MARCOUX MEDAL
This medal is given in honor of Norman Marcoux, valued colleague and respected teacher from 1951-1991. This year's award for excellence in GEOMETRY is given to:
Rosaria Munda
For excellence in ALGEBRA II/ANALYSIS:
Jason Eun
For excellence in PRECALCULUS:
Soo Ho Ahn
For excellence in STATISTICS:
Alexander Panosian
For excellence in CALCULUS:
Jina Kim
For excellence in COMPUTER SCIENCE:
Jonathan Samorajski
THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY AWARD
The AMS award is given to a student in the graduating class who has demonstrated outstanding success in mathematics.
Lucas Zipp
THE RENSSELAER MEDAL
Awarded to promising secondary school students who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and sciences.
Stacey Lee
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Awarded to one male and one female in the Fifth Form to honor them for high achievement in Mathematics and Science.
Aeree Kim
Kunwoo Kim
THE GEORGE FRIES II MEDALS
In memory of Mr. Fries, a long-time friend of Dom Andrew Jenks and benefactor of Portsmouth Abbey School. This year's awards are given to:
For excellence in MATHEMATICS:
Sam Yang
For excellence in CHEMISTRY:
John Gallagher
THE FRANCIS I. BRADY MEDAL
For excellence in PHYSICS, in memory of the Assistant Headmaster, from 1940-1955:
Jonathan Samorajski
For excellence in CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS:
Jae Seung Hwang
For excellence in BIOLOGY:
Augustus Gleason
For excellence in ENVIRONMENTAL/MARINE SCIENCE:
Ryan DaPonte
THE DOM BEDE GORMAN PRIZE
For excellence in MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY:
Anna Buckley
ART AWARDS
For excellence in STUDIO ART:
Margaret Moran
For excellence in ART HISTORY:
Caroline Gralton
For excellence in PHOTOGRAPHY:
Susan Skakel
THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN BOOK AWARD
Presented to the outstanding graduating Sixth Former who has exhibited commendable talent and energy in the visual arts.
Anastasia Beletsky
THE MUSIC PRIZE
Given in memory of Milton and Fern Miller Wolverton, parents of Dom Ambrose, and awarded to a member of the school community who has made a most significant contribution to the music program.
Traver Tischio
CHARACTER, SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Presented by John Platt, Head of Math Department
ALTAR SERVERS
We are grateful to the many students who act as altar servers and so make our Sunday liturgy not only possible, but also something we are told is rather special. And so it is with pleasure that we present those servers who are graduating tomorrow with these pendant crosses as a token of our appreciation and thanks.
Michael Gorman
Mary McDonough
Brendan O'Connor
ABBEY SINGERS
The school would now like to acknowledge the special contribution to our music programs made by the following Sixth Formers through their valued and committed participation in the Abbey Singers during their tenure at the school.
Na Hyun Lee
Mary McDonough
Traver Tischio
RED KEY
The Red Key Tour guides offer a prospective student and family their first impression of our community and school. It is with great appreciation that the following students are cited for sustained service and special commitment as Heads of Red Key this year
Anastasia Beletsky
Caroline Gralton
Michelle LeMeur
Elizabeth Parker
Caroline Regan
Jay Popham
Kaitlin Rok
THE WILLIAM M. HANEY III FELLOWSHIPS
These fellowships are available through a gift from William M. Haney III, Class of 1980, made in honor of his father William M. Haney, chemistry teacher, houseparent and coach at Portsmouth Abbey from 1968-1991. Awarded on the basis of submitted proposals, the Haney Fellowships provide the opportunity for selected Form V students to have a unique summer educational opportunity.
Emily Pederson
Katherine Hughes
Kevin Walsh
Marissa Edmonds
THE ALI SACCO SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Presented by Libby Sacco
The internship has been established by Children's Hospital in memory of Ali's spirit of curiosity, enthusiasm, and generosity. The recipient has been chosen because of her academic accomplishments and outstanding personal qualities.
Brianne Rok
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
National Merit Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
Lucas Zipp
SIEMENS AWARD FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT
This award is given to American high school students who had the best performance on math and science Advanced Placement tests. Eighty-one students in 46 states, including 74 high school seniors and seven high school juniors, were named winners.
Jonathan Samorajski
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY APPOINTMENT:
Helen Heuer
Brian Pinter
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY APPOINTMENT:
Alexander Panosian
NEWPORT OFFICERS SPOUSES' CLUB SCHOLARSHIP:
Bryna Hautau
Julia LeBouvier
DOM AMBROSE WOLVERTON DRAMA AWARD
A gift to the School by the O'Neill family in honor of Dom Ambrose Wolverton for his many years of service to the performing arts, the award is presented annually to the Abbey Players whose talent, leadership, and passion for theater have been of the greatest value to the Portsmouth Abbey community. In addition to recognizing artistic excellence, this award honors the recipient's humility both on and off the stage.
Kaitlin O'Hearn
Alexander Reinman
THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE PRIZE
This prize is awarded to the student who has best exemplified commitment, dedication, creativity, and enthusiasm in service work.
Adaobi Ibida
THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD
This award is given to a member of the Fifth Form whose outstanding personal attributes and service to school and community make this person worthy of honorable recognition.
Kevin Walsh
SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE BOOK AWARD
This book is presented to a student in the Fifth Form who exercises a capacity for academic achievement and continued education, has an awareness of social responsibility, displays leadership qualities, and possesses strong character.
Alexandra Van Sant
THE PROVIDENCE COLLEGE BOOK AWARD
This book is awarded to a student in the Fifth Form who has achieved a high academic standing and who has demonstrated a commitment to leadership and community service.
Raymond Klemmer
THE SMITH COLLEGE CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND AWARD
The Smith Book Award is presented to an outstanding Form V student who exemplifies the academic achievement, leadership qualities, and concern for others that characterize the thousands of women who have graduated from Smith College.
Nicole Biewenga
THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS AWARD
This award is given to a member of the Fifth Form who displays evidence of scholastic achievement and a strong sense of commitment within the School and the community.
Claire McCarthy
THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA BOOK AWARD
Through its alumni associations, each year the University of Pennsylvania presents this award to a Fifth Form student who best exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of Benjamin Franklin - a scholar, innovator, and one who serves the community.
Kunwoo Kim
BROWN UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD
This book is given to a member of the Fifth Form who best combines a high degree of ability in English expression, both written and spoken, with those personal qualities which give promise of becoming one of the succession of individuals duly qualified for discharging the offices of life with usefulness and reputation.
Mary Collins
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE BOOK AWARD
This book is awarded to a member of the Fifth Form who best combines the qualities of scholarship, leadership, and achievement.
Isaac Holmstrom
THE YALE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD
For Outstanding Personal Character and Intellectual Promise:
Brittany Hunt
THE HARVARD-RADCLIFFE CLUB OF R.I. BOOK AWARD
This award is presented to an outstanding student in the Fifth Form who displays excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other fields.
Jonathan Samorajski
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S LEADERSHIP AWARD
This award is presented to members of the graduating class who best embody the qualities of a student leader exhibited through a combination of dedication to their studies and a commitment to community service.
Anna Buckley
Joseph Chu
CONGRESSMAN PATRICK J. KENNEDY AWARD
This award is presented to members of the graduating class who have distinguished themselves in academic achievement and through school and community involvement.
Adaobi Ibida
Lucy Wallace
THE RHODE ISLAND SECRETARY OF STATE'S HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AWARDS
The award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership skills, strong academic record, and contributions to both school and community.
Jay Popham
Alex Reinman
FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP
Highest average in the Class of 2007:
Lucas Zipp
ELECTED TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE CUM LAUDE SOCIETY
Presented by Dr. Stevens & Mr. Kennedy
Anastasia Beletsky
Anna Buckley
Joseph Chu
John Gallagher
Caroline Gralton
Grady McCune
Sam Yang
Lucas Zipp
THE MARY LOUISE KEARNEY AWARD
This award is given each year in memory of Mary Louise Kearney, sister of Dom Damian Kearney, to a member of the Sixth Form who has distinguished herself through her character, contributions to our community, and the progress that she has made during her time at Portsmouth.
Caroline Regan
THE DOM LUKE CHILDS MEMORIAL MEDAL
This award was established by Frederick C. Childs, Class of 1975, in memory of his uncle, to be awarded to that member of the graduating class who best exemplifies those qualities of citizenship which were so prized by Dom Luke: intelligence, virtue, and concern for others.
Caroline Gralton
THE FACULTY FORM V AWARD
The award is made by vote of the faculty to that member of the Fifth Form who qualifies as the 'best all-around student' in her Form, with special emphasis being placed on high scholarship and character.
Naseemah Mohammed
THE HEADMASTER'S AWARD
This is a special award to recognize a member of the Sixth Form who, in the Headmaster's opinion, has through his good will, personal example, and effort been a force for good in the School.
Grady McCune
THE WILLIAM BARRY McCOY AWARD
This award is presented to a Sixth Form student, elected by the Monastic Faculty, "for interest and growth in things of the spirit and for influence upon classmates through Christian attitude and constructive leadership as exemplified by William Barry McCoy of the Class of 1967."
Mary McDonough
THE WILLIAM GRIFFIN KELLEY MEMORIAL TROPHY
Established in memory of a teacher of English and Greek, by vote of the Faculty, this trophy is awarded annually to a member of the Sixth Form who, in their opinion, has made a most significant contribution to the life of the School. All phases of school life are considered: academic, athletic, extracurricular, as well as the special qualities: humaneness, humility and sense of humor.
Anastasia Beletsky
