The Academic Awards for the 2016-17 class year took place under the tent on the Quad on May 27, 2017. Awards were given in six subjects: History and Global Studies, English, Arts, Science, Math, and Language. A link to photographs of the event will be posted soon.\u00a0The awards were as follows:<\/p>\n
The A. L. H<\/strong>EPWORTH <\/strong>P<\/strong>RIZE<\/strong>, honoring a legendary history teacher, Dean of Students, and tennis coach, 1926-1973, is awarded to those students who have done excellent work in the United States History course:<\/p>\n The H<\/strong>ERVEY <\/strong>L. S<\/strong>MITH<\/strong>, J<\/strong>R<\/strong>., P<\/strong>RIZE<\/strong>, established by a member of the faculty from 1939 to 1946, is awarded annually for the highest achievement in the Modern European History course:<\/p>\n The E<\/strong>DWARD <\/strong>M. L<\/strong>AWTON <\/strong>J<\/strong>R<\/strong>. P<\/strong>RIZES <\/strong>are awarded for superior work in elective courses in the History and Global Studies Department. Ed Lawton taught history from 1947 to 1983, and was the first to teach Asian History and Economics at Williston.<\/p>\n At this moment we would like to recognize the accomplishment of the AP US Government class by asking all of them to stand. These students earned 22nd place in the National Finals, the highest place ever earned by Williston. In addition, we want to note that three of the six units earned 18th, 13th and 12th in the first round. Finally, we ask that the Unit VI team of Sophie Carellas, Gerry Gao, Gabe Moon, Katie Most, and Erika Sasaki who earned 5th place in the first round and 16th overall, to come forward to present their National Finals trophy to Head of School, Robert Hill.<\/p>\n The E<\/strong>DWARD <\/strong>L. O’B<\/strong>RIEN <\/strong>1916 P<\/strong>RIZE <\/strong>is awarded to a student who has achieved high standing in social studies courses and displayed an active interest in American Law and Politics:<\/p>\n The D<\/strong>AG <\/strong>H<\/strong>AMMARSKJ\u00d6LD <\/strong>H<\/strong>ISTORY <\/strong>P<\/strong>RIZE<\/strong>, given by an alumnus of the Class of 1955 in honor of the Nobel Laureate and Secretary General of the United Nations, 1953-1961, is awarded to that student who has written the best lengthy research paper on some phase of international relations or diplomatic history:<\/p>\n T<\/strong>HE <\/strong>M<\/strong>ARTIN <\/strong>T<\/strong>ANANBAUM <\/strong>P<\/strong>RIZE<\/strong>, honoring the father of Minnie Tananbaum Lomeo, Class of 1966, is awarded to that student who has combined an appreciation for the study of religion, philosophy, or ethics with responsible social activities within and beyond the Williston community.<\/p>\n The G<\/strong>EORGE AND <\/strong>F<\/strong>RANK <\/strong>C<\/strong>AREW <\/strong>D<\/strong>EBATING <\/strong>P<\/strong>RIZE <\/strong>was established by brothers, members of the class of 1882, and is awarded for excellence in debate. Originally the prize was given to the winners of the annual Adelphi vs. Gamma Sigma debate.<\/p>\n Prizes honoring A<\/strong>SAHEL <\/strong>L<\/strong>YMAN <\/strong>W<\/strong>ILLISTON<\/strong>, Class of 1852, trustee, and nephew of the founder, are offered for excellence in English.<\/p>\n A prize honoring G<\/strong>ILBERT <\/strong>F. K<\/strong>ENNEDY<\/strong>, Class of 1891 and Williston trustee, for the best junior term paper.<\/p>\n T<\/strong>HE <\/strong>H<\/strong>AZELDINE <\/strong>P<\/strong>RIZE<\/strong>, in memory of Myrtle Elizabeth Hazeldine and her husband, Harry Newton Hazeldine class of 1921, is awarded each year to the student who has consistently improved the caliber of his or her written work both in English classes and for the student newspaper, The Willistonian<\/em>.<\/p>\n T<\/strong>HE <\/strong>S<\/strong>IDNEY <\/strong>N<\/strong>ELSON <\/strong>M<\/strong>ORSE <\/strong>P<\/strong>RIZES<\/strong>, in memory of a member of the Class of 1886 who taught at Williston from 1890 to 1928, are awarded each year to the two students <\/strong>recording the best work in senior English.<\/p>\n T<\/strong>HE <\/strong>B<\/strong>ARD <\/strong>C<\/strong>OLLEGE <\/strong>P<\/strong>RIZE FOR <\/strong>C<\/strong>RITICAL <\/strong>W<\/strong>RITING <\/strong>is offered to that student \u201cwho wrote the outstanding paper or essay during his or her senior year\u201d.<\/p>\n T<\/strong>HE <\/strong>A<\/strong>NTONIO <\/strong>G<\/strong>IACOMINI<\/strong>, C<\/strong>LASS OF <\/strong>1931 W<\/strong>RITING <\/strong>P<\/strong>RIZE <\/strong>is awarded to that freshman who has demonstrated consistent excellence in his or her written work over the course of the entire year:<\/p>\n T<\/strong>HE <\/strong>H. T<\/strong>HOMAS <\/strong>W<\/strong>OOD<\/strong>, C<\/strong>LASS OF <\/strong>1924 P<\/strong>RIZE <\/strong>is awarded \u201cto the graduating student who has shown the most promise in the field of journalism during his or her undergraduate days at the school\u201d: This year’s prize honors the students who have contributed the most to The Willistonian’s <\/em>print and online publications.<\/p>\n Arete<\/strong>, class of 1985, established four prizes to be given for the student in each of the four grades who has, by record of achievement and faculty recommendation, made the most improvement in the study of English for the academic year.<\/p>\n The Visual and Performing Arts Department has awards in each of the disciplines.<\/p>\n F<\/strong>OR THE <\/strong>V<\/strong>ISUAL <\/strong>A<\/strong>RTS<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/p>\n D<\/strong>RAWING <\/strong>A<\/strong>WARD<\/strong>: <\/strong>For outstanding effort and excellence:<\/p>\n P<\/strong>AINTING <\/strong>A<\/strong>WARD<\/strong>: <\/strong>For inventiveness and chance-taking and for excellence in pursuing the visual language expressively:<\/p>\n T<\/strong>HREE <\/strong>D<\/strong>IMENSIONAL <\/strong>A<\/strong>RT <\/strong>A<\/strong>WARD<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/p>\n F<\/strong>OR <\/strong>P<\/strong>HOTOGRAPHY<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/p>\n The A<\/strong>NTONIO <\/strong>G<\/strong>IACOMINI<\/strong>, C<\/strong>LASS OF <\/strong>1931 P<\/strong>HOTOGRAPHY <\/strong>P<\/strong>RIZE <\/strong>is awarded each year for excellent work in Photography:<\/p>\n F<\/strong>OR <\/strong>D<\/strong>ANCE<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/p>\n T<\/strong>HE <\/strong>C<\/strong>HOREOGRAPHY <\/strong>A<\/strong>WARD <\/strong>is presented to that student who has demonstrated his or her commitment to excellence in the art of Dance Composition by engaging in collaborative projects, inviting personal growth, and presenting impactful dance pieces for the Williston stage.<\/p>\n This year the Choreography Award is shared by:<\/p>\n T<\/strong>HE <\/strong>D<\/strong>ANCE <\/strong>P<\/strong>ERFORMANCE <\/strong>A<\/strong>WARD <\/strong>is presented to the student who has consistently demonstrated excellence, enthusiasm, and leadership in the Dance Program, both in the studio and on the stage. The recipient of this award demands of him or herself the highest level of physical and intellectual effort, attention to detail, and a dynamic quality of movement that inspires connection, communicates emotion, and delivers a powerful audience experience.<\/p>\n This year the Dance Performance Award is shared by:<\/p>\n F<\/strong>OR <\/strong>MUSIC: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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