2024 Underform Prizes Awarded

Lawrenceville celebrated achievement by Second, Third, and Fourth Form students at this evening's annual Underform Prize Ceremony.

“We are here today to honor and celebrate not simply academic achievement, but the qualities in you students that lead to achievement,” said Head of School Steve Murray.

Congratulations to the following students:

The Visual Art Department Faculty Award: Fine Art: Given to that student who has most distinguished themselves in the fine arts through dedicated studio work and the pursuit of knowledge. Presented to Mimie Pinpakornkul.

The Visual Art Department Prize, Painting: Given to that student who has exhibited extraordinary skill and dedication in Painting. Presented to: Mimie Pinpakornkul.

The Visual Art Department Faculty Award: Design: Presented to Gloria Yu.

Visual Art Department Prize, Design: Given to that student who has exhibited extraordinary skill and dedication in the study of graphic design at The Lawrenceville School. Presented to Louis Park.

Visual Art Department Prize, Drawing: Given to that student who has exhibited extraordinary skill and dedication in drawing. Presented to Rebecca Streeter. 

Visual Art Department Prize, Filmmaking: Given to that student who has made extraordinary contributions to filmmaking at The Lawrenceville School. Presented to Kingsley Du.

The Performing Arts Prize: Awarded for excellence as an underformer in the Performing Arts. This year the award is being given to two recipients. Presented to Ryan Ding and Mihajlo Gajic.

The John H. Imbrie Humanities/English Prize: Awarded to a Second Former who achieves excellence in the study of English in Humanities. Congratulations to Selena Yu.

The English Department Prize for General Excellence in the Third Form: Presented to Gloria Yu.

The English Department Prize for General Excellence in the Fourth Form: Presented to Churan Xu.

The Poetry Out Loud Competition School Champion Award: Presented to Nicole Halucka.

The History Department Prize: This prize is awarded to the student who has shown excellence in the study of history. Presented to Michael Meng.

The John H. Imbrie Humanities/Cultural Studies Prize:  Given to a Second Former who has achieved excellence in the study of cultural history in Humanities. Presented to Isabelle Lee.  

The John T. O’Neil III Mathematics Team Award: Given to that member of the School Math Team who, in the opinion of the faculty advisor, best exemplifies the exceptional talent, commitment, and achievement in mathematic competitions that Mr. O’Neil showed while a student at Lawrenceville.  Presented to Arya Vishwakarma.

The Herman Hollerith Prize: Awarded to the student who exhibits the most creativity, ingenuity, or entrepreneurial flair in the application of computer science. Presented to Arisa Okamura.  

The Lawther O. Smith Computer Science Prize: This prize is for excellence in the study of computer science. Presented to Sophia Liu.

The Benjamin F. Howell Jr. Science Prize Fund: Presented for accomplishment in the study of a subject related to geophysics or any aspect of physics. Presented to Ari Smith.

The Lawrence L. Hlavacek Bowl: Awarded annually to a member of a Circle House and a Crescent House whose qualities of sportsmanship, enthusiasm, character, and generosity of spirit best embody the goals of intramural competition in Circle and Crescent House athletics. Presented to Ryan Bian (Cleve House) and Sabrina Ottaway (Kirby House).

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award:  Presented by the West Point Society of New Jersey, this award recognizes exceptional high school juniors in New Jersey who demonstrate outstanding performance in areas of athletics, academics, community service, citizenship, and leadership. Presented to Sofia Swindell.

The Peter W. Dart Prize: Awarded to a Fourth Former who demonstrates superior communication skills.  Presented to Sabrina Ottaway.

The Beverly Whiting Anderson Prize: Established in 1959 by John F. Anderson, Class of 1888, in memory of his son, Beverly Whiting Anderson, Class of 1928, this prize is awarded to two members of the Second Form who demonstrate general excellence in behavior and scholarship. Presented to Blair Bartlett and Nathanael Mayer.

The Marcus D. French Memorial Prize: The Lower School’s highest award. It is presented each year to two students who, in the opinion of the Lower School Heads of House and of the Head of School, have best shown the integrity of high character and the modesty, fairness, and the courage of true sportsmanship. Presented to Ariana Dai and Isaac Choi Moon.

The Smith College Book Award: Presented to an outstanding junior who exemplifies the academic achievement, leadership qualities, and concern for others that characterize the thousands of students who have graduated from Smith College. Presented to Reed Cloninger.

The Brown University Book Award: The Brown University Book Award is awarded to a Fourth Form student who exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills. Presented to Kathlynn Yao.

The Yale Club Book Award: Presented to an outstanding student at the end of their Fourth Form year who shows stellar personal character and intellectual promise. Presented to Sophia Liu.

Harvard Club of Boston Book Award: Awarded to an outstanding member of the Fourth Form who combines excellence in scholarship with achievement in other fields and best exemplifies the traditional ideal of American citizenship. Presented to Tolu Olatunji.

Princeton Area Alumni Association's Book Award: Intended to recognize stellar students in area high schools who have demonstrated “overall academic excellence and exemplary community service or civic engagement.” Presented to Arisa Okamura.

Eglin Society Pins: Are presented to selected Fourth Form students for unselfish, uncalculating service to Lawrenceville and to fellow students; for kindness and implemented instincts to help the young or weak; and for leadership, particularly as evidenced in acts of moral courage. Eight students from the Circle and eight students from the Crescent were selected for membership into this honorary organization.  Inclusion in this society is considered one of the highest honors an Underform Lawrentian can earn. From the Circle, presented to: Jack Bartlett, Henry Bunn Brown, Toni Ebunlomo, Gianfranco Iaseillo, Grahm Mahoney, Nathan Muchai, and Geroge Ryan. From the Crescent: Ella Fessler, Lilah Firestone, Sonia Lackey, Alexandra Raymond, Emma Sung, Arya Vishwakarmma, Sydney Wang, and Rehanna Yakubu.

The Reuben T. and Charlotte Boykin Carlson Scholarship:  Awarded to a Third Form boarding student who epitomizes the traits of an exemplary Lawrentian. This award covers a portion of the student’s tuition and expenses for their remaining two years at Lawrenceville. Presented to Clare Pei.

Second Form Commencement Presenter: Each year, Lawrenceville honors one exceptional Second Former with the special privilege of joining the Head of School on stage at Commencement to assist in presenting the diplomas. This distinction celebrates a student who exemplifies qualities of good cheer, unwavering positivity, and deep community involvement, uplifting the collective spirit of their peers and leaving a lasting impression on the entire class. Presented to Phoebe Rayner.

The Katherine W. Dresdner Cup: Awarded annually to the Crescent House which has the best record in both House and School athletics. Presented to Kirby House.

The Foresman Trophy: Awarded annually to the Circle House which has the best record in both House and School athletics. Presented to Hamill House.

The Larrie Cup: Awarded to the Crescent, Circle, or Lower House which tallies the most participation points during this annual community-wide event. Third place (tie): Dickinson House and Stanley House. Second place: McClellan House. First place: Raymond House.

Photographs from the Underform Prize Ceremony are available on Lawrenceville’s Flickr page. 

For additional information, contact Lisa M. Gillard H'17, director of public relations, at lgillard@lawrenceville.org.