On Thursday, May 23, juniors and sophomores at Troy High School receiving awards and scholarships were honored during the annual Junior/Sophomore Awards. A full list of awards and recipients below:
LELA B. CAPRON SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an outstanding student of the junior class: Madison Rifenberick
ELMIRA KEY AWARD
Awarded to an outstanding member of the junior class: _Emily Ordonez and Joshua Elfman_
THE STUDENT SAGE AWARD
Given to a student from the junior class who embodies the Russell Sage College
Motto: “To Be, To Know, To Do”: Juliana Sanders, Jenna Stewart, Elida Strang, Cody Williams and Daniela Withington_
THE HARVARD ALUMNI BOOK PRIZE
Awarded to a top member of the junior class: Kemal Pulungan
THE SMITH COLLEGE BOOK AWARD
Awarded to a female junior who exemplifies academic achievement, leadership qualities and concern for others: Gloria Parrales
MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE BOOK AWARD
Awarded to a young woman in the junior class who has earned an excellent academic record and who has exhibited qualities of leadership and service in the school community: Erin Alaskey
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS AWARD
Awarded to a female student based on achievements in math, science and/or technology, character and a desire for a future career in engineering, math or science: Alexis Nash and Grace Collins
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER GEORGE EASTMAN YOUNG LEADERS AWARD
Given to a junior who exhibits strong leadership skills and academic achievement, with involvement in extracurricular activities: Gillian Churan
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY AWARD
Given to a female and male member of the junior class who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate outstanding achievement in innovation, creativity, or entrepreneurship:
Aedean Kern and Marisa Damiano
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COMPUTING MEDAL AND SCHOLARSHIP
Presented to a female and male member of the junior class who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate interest and ability in computing: Alexander Borca-Tasciuc and Yoaliz Lind
THE WELLS COLLEGE 21ST CENTURY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Presented to an outstanding member of the junior class who has demonstrated a commitment to academics and student leadership through school and community activities: Brianna Nagengast-McHale and Lauren McElligott
ST. MICHAELS COLLEGE BOOK AWARD
Awarded to a top male and female student of the junior class, who are members of the National Honor Society, and possess a commitment to community service:Grace Collins and Nikita Padunin
HUGH O’BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD
Given to a sophomore who has demonstrated outstanding leadership: Kayla McNall
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER FREDERICK DOUGLASS & SUSAN B. ANTHONY AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Awarded to a member of the junior class for outstanding achievement in the Humanities and/or Social Sciences, leadership and a dedication to community action: Kiya Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER XEROX AWARD FOR INNOVATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Presented to a member of the junior class with a strong interest in innovation and/or information technology with exposure to technologies outside of school: Katerina Dunleavy
R.P.I. MEDAL
Awarded to an outstanding math and science student of the junior class: Rufus Nguyen-McDowell
CLARKSON LEADERSHIP AWARD
This award is designed to recognize junior students with an academic interest in engineering, business, science or liberal arts, who demonstrate strong leadership qualities, positively impact their high school and community, and have a proven academic record:_Charles Stockwell
CLARKSON ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Given to a junior with an academic interest in engineering, business, science or liberal arts, who demonstrates leadership qualities, has a positive impact on their high school and community, and has a proven academic record:_Abigail Burns
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER BAUSCH AND LOMB HONORARY SCIENCE AWARD
This medal is awarded to a member of the junior class with the highest scholastic standing in science subjects and eligible for one of several four-year Bausch and Lomb scholarships at the University of Rochester: Alexis Nash
THE CLARKSON SCHOOL SCHOLARS AWARD
Awarded to a student who is a member of the junior class who ranks in the top 15% or an overall GPA of 93 or higher: Kyle Wrobel
THE RACHEL CARSON HEALTHY PLANET AWARD
Awarded by Chatham University to honor Rachel Carson’s legacy and student’s commitment to the environment, writing and/or science: Hannah Stanton