Celebrating Students at the Upper School Prize Assembly

CHERYL IRVING DIVERSITY AWARD
Given to a member of the senior class who has made significant contributions to the work of equity and justice and has participated and led in the organization of discussions, workshops and activities to further making Penn Charter an inclusive environment. 

• Eva Kothari

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LEHR FAMILY PUBLIC PURPOSE AWARD
To the student(s) who most closely fulfilled the ideals of public purpose to the community through active participation in the Center for Public Purpose addressing the most pressing social issues in the Greater Philadelphia area.

• Morelia Perez
• Jaden Black

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JACOB SNIPES TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Awarded in memory of Jacob Snipes OPC '14, recognizing the student or group of students showing passion for technological exploration and making the best use of technology to complete a major academic assignment.

• Sienna Loffer

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D.J. WILLIAMS AWARD

To a student who has made a significant contribution to journalism at Penn Charter in memory of D.J. Williams, OPC’77.

• Alice Allsopp
• Penelope Gray

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W. RAYMOND EVANS JR. MEMORIAL PRIZES IN MATHEMATICS

• Caroline Stephan (9)
• Kieran Prasad (9)
• Joe Curci (10)
• Ava Gottschalk (10)
• Marcus Anderson (11)
• Parker Grimes (11)
• Lily Neuwirth (12)
• Jak Kraemer (12)

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MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
To a member of the junior class who has demonstrated the highest level of motivation, commitment and achievement in science and math classes.

• Layla Joshi

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AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY AWARD
For excellence in chemistry.

• Maddie Jones

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THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS’ AWARD
To the outstanding student in the first year physics course.

• Marleigh Jackson

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THE ROBERT D. TORREY AWARD
Honors an Upper School student who has shown dedication and achievement during his or her years in the science program.

• Rainer Malhotra

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THE ROBERT F. CHAPMAN OPC ’36 FUND FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PRIZE 
To a member of the junior class whose talents in the sciences and passion for nature recall Robert F. Chapman’s lifelong application of scientific understanding to environmental issues.

•  Jacqueline Plastaras

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J.P. HARLAND PRIZE
To a member of the junior class or senior class who has been the best student in Latin during their years at Penn Charter.

• Rainer Malhotra

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SPANISH PRIZE
To a student(s) that has clearly demonstrated a true commitment to understanding the culture of Spanish speakers, as well as mastering the Spanish language.

• Morelia Pérez

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CHINESE PRIZE
To the student who has most clearly demonstrated a commitment to mastering the Chinese language, understanding the culture and using what they learn to communicate with others.

• Ava Lin
• Alice Ingram

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S. WEIR LEWIS 3rd MEMORIAL PRIZE
To an outstanding member or members of the Junior Class, in English and French, as a tribute to Clifton Lisle and to Oliver P. Hodge who were his teachers in these subjects.

• (English) Grace Choate
• (French) Nora Steinbrook

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES and PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT AWARD
This award is given to a member of the student body who has shown significant scholarly interest and pursuit in the field of religious studies and philosophy in their time at Penn Charter.

• Penelope Gray

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HISTORY PRIZE
To the senior who has demonstrated general excellence throughout the U.S. History course during their Junior year.

• Alice Allsopp

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LAWRENCE W. KUNKLE AWARD
To a senior who best exemplifies the qualities of creative ability, diligence and service that Lawrence Kunkle exhibited as a teacher at Penn Charter.

• Ellie Kafer

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LOUIS SAVINO CHORAL AWARD
Given to an Upper School student who has distinguished him/herself through an extraordinary commitment to Penn Charter’s choral musical program.

• Aubrey Hoffman

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MUSIC AWARD
To a member of the Upper School who has made an outstanding contribution to the music program through both talent and leadership.

• Calder Huỳnh (Choral) 
• Ava Lin (Band)

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LOUIS ARMSTRONG JAZZ AWARD
Given to a student in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of jazz, as demonstrated through superior musicianship character, and individual creativity. 

• Avi Mondgock

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JOHN PHILIP SOUSA BAND AWARD 
Given to a student in recognition of outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music, for singular merit in loyalty and cooperation, and for displaying those high qualities of conduct that school instrumental music requires.

• Nora Prasad

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ROBERT PICARDO OPC ’71 DRAMA PRIZE
Awarded to an Upper School student who has made an outstanding contribution to the dramatic arts at Penn Charter.

• Calder Huỳnh

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PETER KISHINCHAND MEMORIAL PRIZE
Awarded in memory of Peter Kishinchand OPC '91, to a student who has made a major contribution to the arts programs at Penn Charter through dedication to the technical aspects of artistic productions.

• Scarlett Murray

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WILLIAM C. SHIELDS 3rd MEMORIAL PRIZE
To a student who has completed ninth grade with an outstanding record in character, scholarship and sportsmanship.

• Audrey Young
• Katie Wakefield

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THE ROBERT C. PORTER BOWDOIN PRIZE
To a member of the sophomore class who has demonstrated leadership in academics and who has made a significant contribution to school life.

• Eila Spaman
• Keagan Seth

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HENRY A. DRESSER MEMORIAL PRIZE
To an outstanding member of the 10th grade.

• Luke Serventi

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CLASS OF 1897 PRIZE
To a member of the junior class who has combined high scholarship with character and leadership in school activities.

• Caroline Tullo
• Xander Bowen

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THE COLBY COLLEGE BOOK PRIZE IN HONOR OF ANDREW PEFF OPC ’07
To a member of the junior class who has shown outstanding academic achievement and has made substantial contributions to the school and local community.

• Matthew Dunn

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RICHARD S. CROSS JEFFERSON SCHOLAR AWARD
To an outstanding junior class student in academics and extracurricular activities given by the University of Virginia Club. 

• Jonah Flaisher

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WILLIAMS COLLEGE AWARD
To a member of the junior class who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and has made a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the school. 

• AJ Bouie

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HARVARD CLUB AWARD
To that member of the junior class who is deemed the most worthy by reason of his/her scholarship, character, school spirit, influence upon his/her fellows, and general ability.

• Bailey Handler

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CLASS OF 1980 AWARD
To a senior who does the most to promote unity within the class.

• Harbor Campbell

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JONATHAN HOLMAN SMULLENS AWARD
Awarded in memory of Jonathan Smullens, Class of '79, to a senior who has made particularly significant progress during their senior year.

• Scarlett Murray

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SERVICE AWARD
To any member of the student body who has given continuous service to Penn Charter over a period of years.

• Ellie Kafer
• Zsuzsi Pollock

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KENNETH A. GERBER AWARD for OUTSTANDING INTELLECTUAL ACHIEVEMENT  – To the student who achieves the type of broad based intellectual accomplishment that characterized Ken Gerber, OPC ’85.

• Rainer Malhotra

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICE CERTIFICATES

• Jaden Black
• Anya Bourne
• Evy Hasse
• Audrey Kemner
• Eva Kothari
• Ashley Leiva 
• Caroline Marg
• Morelia Perez
• Michaela Poland
• Zsuzsi Pollock
• Olivia Thomas
• Avery Williams

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATES

• Hannah Aldinger
• Emily Bierwirth
• Liliana DeMartinis
• Matthew Furda
• Dylan Fuscia
• Avery Goodheart
• Calder Huynh
• Marleigh Jackson
• Elise Krakowsky
• Carly Lewinski
• Lily Neuwirth

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GLOBAL CULTURE AND LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES

• Alice Allsop
• Peyton Burnett
• Penelope Gray
• Liam Haines
• Nate Keller
• Jak Kraemer
• Ava Lin
• Rainer Malhotra
• Andrew Marrone
• Natalia Modzelewski
• Mimi Ohemeng
• Jordan Simon
• Elizabeth Sweigart
• Willem van Beelen