Class of 2024 Honored at Fifth Form Prize Ceremony

Cheers to the Class of 2024, Lawrentians who have distinguished themselves in so many ways. The School is proud to honor some of members of the Fifth Form class for their excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, and service.

Students who have chosen to serve their country after graduation: Jimmy Manley (appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point), Amelie Deng (recipient of an ROTC scholarship at Vanderbilt University), Ace Lumpris (accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School), and Troy Negus (will attend Loyola Marymount University in the fall and the United States Military Academy at West Point beginning the 2025-2026 academic year).

The Excellence in Leadership, Performing Arts Prize: For excellence in leadership in the discipline of Performing Arts. Presented to Allie McKeon.

The Jean S. Stephens Performing Arts Department Prize: For excellence in creativity in the Performing Arts. Presented to Sofia Carlisi.

The Peter Candler Periwig Award: For significant contribution and extraordinary dedication to the dramatic arts at Lawrenceville. This award was established in 1904, and renamed in honor of the longtime director of Dramatic Arts at Lawrenceville. Presented to: Claire Jiang.

The James E. Blake Prize:  For excellence in technical theater.  Presented to: Sonia Singhal.

The Excellence in Leadership, Dance Prize:  Awarded to a Fifth Form student for significant contribution and extraordinary dedication to the art of dance. Presented to Ally Calderon. 

The Excellence in Leadership, Music Prize:  Awarded to a Fifth Form student for significant contribution and extraordinary dedication to the musical arts at Lawrenceville. Presented to Jane Atkinson and Cassie Dillard.

The Addison H. Gery, Jr. Jazz Prize:  Awarded to that member of the Fifth Form whose talent, energy, and performance skills have brought recognition to the medium of jazz in the school community.  This award makes funds available for books and recordings of jazz in the library in the name of the recipient. Presented to William Huang.

The Excellence in Instrumental Performance Prize: Presented to Henry Metz.

The Excellence in Vocal Performance Prize: For general excellence in vocal performance. We have two winners this year. Presented to Constance Sharp and Daphne Volpp.

The Matthew Dominy Prize: This award is given to the student who has contributed most to the musical life of the School. Presented to: Anabel Guerreiro.

John R. Rose, Jr. Prize: Awarded jointly by the Visual Art, Performing Arts, and Music Departments to a student who has demonstrated unusual creativity and who has made substantial contributions to the arts at Lawrenceville. Presented to: Thalia Honorat.

 The R. Jack Garver Visual Arts Department Prize:  This award goes to a senior who has continually extended themselves. Presented to: Katie Axelsen.

The Visual Art Department Faculty Award, Visual Communication: Given to that student who has most distinguished themselves in the art of visual communication through dedicated studio work and the pursuit of knowledge. Presented to Margaret Blundin.

Visual Arts Community Award: Given to that student who has made extraordinary contributions to the Visual Arts at The Lawrenceville School beyond the academic curriculum. Presented to Sofia Bonilla.

The English Department Prize For General Excellence: Presented to Constance Sharp and Remko Wang Kuijs.  

The Richard H. Robinson Prize:  Awarded annually to that student who has shown the most conscientious and persistent effort in the field of publications and who, by faithfulness and initiative, has contributed most toward gaining the highest possible standards in this line of activity.  Presented to Luke Park.

The English Department Prize for Achievement in Creative Writing: Presented to Luke Park.

The Owen C. Smith Poetry Prize: Established in 1986 by a gift from Owen C. Smith, Class of 1959, for excellence in the study of poetry. Presented to Myra Zhou.

The Henry C. Woods, Jr. Critical Writing Award: This award is given for the best essay for an English elective this year. It is given in honor of the outstanding contributions of Henry C. Woods, Jr., Class of 1940, who has by his unparalleled benefactions and long, distinguished service to the school as teacher, department chair, coach, and trustee, transformed Lawrenceville for the best.  Presented to Conan Chen.

The Class Of ‘95 Journalism Award: For achieving a level of journalistic quality achieved by The Lawrence of 1995. Presented to Garrett Heffern.

The Colin Sullivan Award: A special prize for remarkable effort and expertise in the service of The Lawrence. This prize is named for and given to, as its first recipient, a young man who, with great technical skills and long hours of work fine tuning the paper, made this last year’s Lawrence as perfect a looking newspaper as it could possibly be. Presented to Claire Jiang.

The Religion and Philosophy Department Prize: Awarded in exceptional circumstances to a student who demonstrates through academic work a special and significant contribution to religious studies. Presented to Jane Rubenstein.

The James Sipple Award: Given in honor of Dr. James Sipple, accomplished scholar and past chair of the Religion and Philosophy Department, to the student who displays excellence in the area of religion with the writing of superior papers dealing with religious content. Presented to Chris King.

The Religious Life Prize: The Religious Life Prize is given to that Fourth or Fifth Form student who best serves the School community through their energetic and imaginative commitment to religious life at Lawrenceville. The Religious Life Prize is given to that student who best demonstrates and exemplifies an active, open, and respectful engagement based on their religious understanding and practice. Presented to Sameer Menghani. 

The John W. Gartner Prize: Awarded to that student who has shown the greatest devotion to the study of French for at least two years.  Books relating to the study of French will be given to the School library in the recipient’s name. Presented to Connor Dougherty.

The John P. Phelps, Jr. Prize: For accomplishment in the study of Spanish. Presented to Charlie Vachris.

The Chinese Language Prize: For accomplishment in the study of Chinese. Presented to Aryana Deshpande.

The Benjamin H. Trask Classics Prize: Established in 1946 by a gift from Benjamin H. Trask of the Class of 1907 for excellence in the study of classics. Presented to Ian Lee.

The Frederick P. King Prize: Presented to that student who best exemplifies passion, dedication, and collaboration in the study of one or more languages. Presented to Maansi Sharan.

Walker W. Stevenson, Jr. Prize: To honor a member of the class who has most distinguished themselves by the achievement of excellence in the study of economics. Presented to Nichole Jin.

Free Enterprise Award: For an economics essay that demonstrates the greatest understanding of free enterprise and the free market system. Presented to Daniel Siahaan.

The Sterling Morton Prize: Awarded to a student of United States history who submitted an outstanding research paper. Presented to Remko Wang Kuijs.

Independence Foundation Prize: Awarded for the best two or more years of work in the study of history. Presented to Rohin Dhual.

The William Mayhew Dickey ’64 Prize: Given to that two-year student of history who has consistently demonstrated the qualities of scholarship, sportsmanship, and service that characterized the lifetime achievements of Will Dickey, Lawrenceville Class of 1964, and history educator from 1978 through 2005. Presented to: Sneha Kumar.

The Thomas F. Sharp Interdisciplinary Award: Established in honor of Thomas F. Sharp, poet, musician, and scholar to recognize achievement in textured and integrated thinking in the humanities. Presented to Sophia Kohmann.

The Mathematics Faculty Award: In the opinion of the members of the Math Department, the recipient of this prize has demonstrated great perseverance to fulfill a strong desire to study mathematics. Presented to Cameron Gabrielson.

The Howard Hill Mathematics Award:  Given to a senior who has shown the most outstanding achievement in mathematics. Presented to Bhushan Mohanraj and Shaan Choudhri.

Aldo Leopold Ecology Prize:  Presented in memory of conservationist Aldo Leopold, alumnus of the Class of 1905, for outstanding contributions to ecology and sustainability at Lawrenceville. Presented to Zachary Kalafer and Ian Lee.

The Henry and Janie Woods Prize for Research Science:  Awarded to an outstanding student in research science in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Woods, staunch supporters of science education at Lawrenceville. Presented to William Huang.

Hubert Alyea Chemistry Prize: Awarded to an outstanding student for enthusiasm in the field of chemistry. Presented to Samuel Xie.

The Paul L. Marrow Award: Presented in memory of Paul Marrow, a dedicated employee of Lawrenceville, for excellence in science and citizenship. Presented to: Anabel Guerreiro.

The Richard C. Smith Physics Prize: Presented for excellence in the study of physics. It is a gift from Owen C. Smith, Class of 1959, in honor of his brother. Presented to Shaan Choudhri.

The Lever F. Stewart Prize: Awarded to that student who has achieved the most outstanding record in biology while at Lawrenceville. Presented to Jane Atkinson.

The Wendell Hertig Taylor Prize: Presented to a member of the Fifth Form who has bridged the two worlds of science and the humanities. Presented to Cindy Shum.

Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Niblock Award:  For excellence in the study of chemistry. Presented to Jacob Trupin.

The Robert Mammano Frezza Memorial Scholarship: Named in memory of Bob Frezza, Class of 1998, this scholarship is given each year to a Lawrenceville senior who best exemplifies the values and potential that Bob evidenced during his short but dynamic life. Presented to Jane Atkinson.

Parents at Lawrenceville Community Service Award: Presented annually to a Fifth Former who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community service, a deep concern for the needs of others, and the quality of life in our communities. Presented to Liza Strong.

The 2023-24 Mid-Atlantic Prep League and Lawrenceville School All-Academic Team

Fall: Cindy Shum (cross country), Jack Rice (football), Eric Han (soccer), Cameron Gabrielson (soccer), Liza Strong (tennis), Nichole Jin (tennis), Emily Pan (volleyball), Malia Zovich (volleyball), Conan Chen (water polo), and Ava Hamilton (water polo).

Winter: Bryce Langdon (basketball), William Wang (fencing), Cindy Shum (fencing), Lucas DiMarco (ice hockey), Kate Morey (ice hockey), William Hu (squash), Samuel Xie (swimming and diving), Daniel Lu (swimming and diving), Conan Chen (swimming and diving), William Huang ((swimming and diving), Ava Jahn (swimming and diving), Dylan Oster (swimming and diving), and Daniel Siahann (wrestling).

Spring: Chris King (baseball), Leo DiGiorgi (baseball), Connor Dougherty (crew), Andrew Howard (crew), Asprey Walters (golf), Roscoe Heuer (golf), Owen Vogel (golf), Jack Rice (lacrosse), Anabel Guerreiro (softball), Ian Lee (tennis), William Li (tennis), and Cindy Shum (outdoor track and field).

The New Jersey Independent Schools Athletic Association annually awards the Nick Gusz Male Scholar Athlete award and the Jan Baker Female Scholar Athlete award to the top male and female scholar athletes in New Jersey for their academic and athletic achievements. Lawrenceville’s nominees were Conan Chen and Maryam Mian.

The Nick Gusz Best Male Athlete Award: Given annually to that member of the senior class who exhibits, in two or more sports, the highest degree of leadership, sportsmanship, and skill. It is awarded in honor of Nicholas F. Gusz, director of Athletics at Lawrenceville from June 1966 to July 1984. Presented to Ace Lumpris.

The Melissa Magee Speidel Best Female Athlete Award: Awarded to that member of the senior class who exhibits in two or more sports the highest degree of leadership, sportsmanship, and skill. Awarded in honor of Melissa Magee Speidel, former Lawrenceville associate athletic director and a member of the 1980 United States Field Hockey Team. Presented to Hayla Dora.

The Tommy Sullivan Award: Given annually to that member of the senior class, with two or more years of varsity experience, who best exemplifies the qualities of a true athlete: dedication, desire, congeniality, sportsmanship, and above all, competes as a team player. Presented to Vivian Teeley.

The John H. Thompson, Jr. Prize: Awarded annually to that member of the Fifth Form who has demonstrated excellence as an athlete, a scholar, and a human being. Presented to Rayce Welborne.

The Adam and Mackellar Violich Award: Given annually to two members of the Fifth Form who have demonstrated the qualities of an athlete and scholar on the playing field, as well as in the classroom, and who have earned a minimum of three letters in at least two different sports. Presented to Kingsley Hughes and Charlie Vachris.

Major L Blankets: Awarded to Fifth Formers who, over their years at Lawrenceville, have earned nine or more Major L letters for interscholastic participation on varsity teams. Presented to:

Amelie Deng earned nine Major Ls for field hockey, squash, and lacrosse.

Hayla Dora earned nine Major Ls for cross country, basketball, and lacrosse.

Megan Kumar earned nine Major Ls for cross country, indoor track and field, and crew.

Keira Lehmann earned nine Major Ls for cross country and indoor/outdoor track & field.

Nishka Malik earned nine Major Ls for cross country and indoor/outdoor track & field.

Anna O’Keefe earned nine Major Ls for soccer, basketball, and outdoor track & field.

Vivian Teeley earned nine Major Ls for water polo, swimming & diving, and crew.

Chloe Babich earned ten Major Ls for field hockey, indoor track & field, and lacrosse.

Gabrieanne Chery earned ten Major Ls for cross country and indoor/outdoor track and field.

L12 Award: Given to individuals who what amassed 11 varsity letters in 11 terms over four years at Lawrenceville. It is reserved for the ultimate and most elite student-athletes. Presented to Victor Colliluori, who earned 11 Major Ls for football, and indoor/outdoor track & field.

The Kathleen Wallace Award:  Presented to the best one-year Fifth Form student, this award is provided in the name of Kathleen Wallace whose four sons all attended Lawrenceville as postgraduate students. Each of her four sons served as examples of the kind of commitment and growth that characterizes the best of one-year students. Presented to Eniola Aderounmu.

The Director’s Award: Awarded to a member of the senior class, who, in the opinion of the Director of the Fifth Form and Fifth Form Heads of House has contributed significantly to the style and tone of the Form through their energy and spirit. Presented to Daphne Volpp.

The Boczkowski Award: This award was a gift in recognition of Dr. Catherine Boczkowski’s 25th anniversary as a member of the faculty at Lawrenceville.  It has been given annually since 2002 to that young person in the graduating class who best exemplifies personal, moral integrity and loyalty to Lawrenceville. Presented to Anabel Guerreiro.

The Deans’ Award: This award is given by the Head of School and the Deans to a Fifth Form student, who, by example, has shown steadfast dedication and consistent effort in the best traditions of the School. Presented to Bryce Langdon.

The Elizabeth Louise Gray Prize: Presented to that student of at least two years who through energy, commitment, and service has joyously sought the fullest measure of the Lawrenceville experience. Presented to Jane Atkinson.

The Andrew T. Goodyear Class of 1983 Award: A special merit award to a student who has demonstrated unusual courage in overcoming adversity. Presented to Gabrieanne Chery and Jessica Peters.

The Max Maxwell Award: This award was established by the African American-Latino Alliance in honor of Mr. Max Maxwell, for his dedication in helping students inside and outside the classroom during his 27 years of service to the school as an English Teacher.  It is given annually to a senior who has demonstrated a dedication to diversity in his or her career at Lawrenceville. Presented to Allison Calderon.

The Phi Beta Kappa Award: Presented to a member of the Fifth Form whose academic record is worthy of special praise. This award is named for the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, whose motto reads, “Love of learning is the guide to life.”  Presented to Liza Strong.

Scholar’s Prize: Awarded to the outstanding scholar of the Fifth Form. Presented to Bhushan Mohanraj

The Aurelian Honor Society Award:  Each year the graduating class chooses one of their own classmates to receive the Aurelian Honor Society Award. The citation reads, "Given to that member of the graduating class who is outstanding in sterling character, high scholarship, and forceful leadership -- qualities upon which the Aurelian Honor Society was founded at Yale University in 1910.” Presented to Claire Jiang.

See photos from the Fifth Form Prize Ceremony on Lawrenceville’s Flickr page.

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