Underform Students Recognized for Strengthening the Lawrenceville Community

Lawrenceville’s annual Underform Prize Ceremony recognized students across the Second, Third, and Fourth Forms for excellence in academics, athletics, the arts, leadership, citizenship, and community engagement. Held in the Kirby Arts Center on May 22, the ceremony celebrated not only achievement, but also the qualities that shape Lawrenceville’s community — including perseverance, kindness, initiative, loyalty, and courage. 

Watch a recording of the 2025-26 Underform Prize Ceremony. See photos on Lawrenceville’s Flickr page.

LAWRENCEVILLE FLAG CEREMONY: During the course of the year, sometimes explicitly and sometimes implicitly, Lawrentians worked together to build a community that centers certain essential values. During the Underform Prize Ceremony, each Circle and Crescent House flag was presented as an emblem of one such value. For each, one Lawrentian, identified by fellow students and faculty, was selected as an exemplar of this value.

THE 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. This year the award is being given to two recipients, Karina Stakh and Grace Weekes. 

THE VISUAL ART DEPARTMENT PRIZE: PAINTING: Given to that student who has exhibited extraordinary skill and dedication in painting. Presented to Casey Simonds.

VISUAL ART DEPARTMENT PRIZE: DRAWING: Given to that student who has exhibited extraordinary skill and dedication in drawing. Presented to Jennifer Kim.

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. This year the award is being given to two recipients, Amanda Huo and Madeleine Tsai.   

THE PERFORMING ARTS PRIZE: Awarded for excellence as an Underformer in the performing arts. This year the award is being given to two recipients, Irene Fu and Joshua Wang.

 THE JEAN S. STEPHENS PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT PRIZE: For excellence in creativity in the performing arts. Presented to Eric Chen. 

THE JOHN H. IMBRIE HUMANITIES/ENGLISH PRIZE:  Awarded to a Second Former who achieves excellence in the study of English in humanities. Presented to Aadya Agarwal. 

THE POETRY OUT LOUD COMPETITION SCHOOL CHAMPION AWARD: Given in recognition of a student’s achievements in the national Poetry Out Loud recitation competition. Presented to Afra Miao.  

THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT PRIZE FOR GENERAL EXCELLENCE IN THE THIRD FORM:  Presented to Afra Miao. 

THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT PRIZE FOR GENERAL EXCELLENCE IN THE FOURTH FORM: Presented to Sophie Liu. 

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 Karina Stakh. 

THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT PRIZE: This prize is awarded to the student who has shown excellence in the study of history. Presented to Parth Gupta.

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 Aspen Hunt. 

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, a member of the Class of 1983, showed while a student at Lawrenceville. Presented to Jiayi Ye.

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 Oceana Li.  

MR. AND MRS. W.R. NIBLOCK AWARD: For excellence in the study of chemistry. Presented to Ethan Lee. 

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 Alice Kim.

HUBERT ALYEA CHEMISTRY PRIZE: Awarded to an outstanding student for enthusiasm in the field of chemistry. Presented to Kimberley Sun.

THE PAUL L. MARROW AWARD: Presented in memory of Paul Marrow, a dedicated employee of Lawrenceville, for excellence in science and citizenship. Presented to Gabriel Vermut. 

THE LEVER F. STEWART PRIZE: Awarded to that student who has achieved the most outstanding record in biology while at Lawrenceville. Presented to Christian Lopez-Watt.

2025-26 MID-ATLANTIC PREP LEAGUE (MAPL) AND LAWRENCEVILLE ATHLETICS ALL-ACADEMIC TEAMS

THE LAWRENCE L. HLAVACEK BOWL: Awarded annually to a member of a Circle House and a Crescent House whose qualities of fair play, enthusiasm, character, and generosity of spirit best embody the goals of intramural competition in Circle and Crescent House athletics. Presented to Daniel Rashidi of Hamill House and Joy Cheung of McClellan 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 Blair Bartlett.

THE PETER W. DART PRIZE: Awarded to a Fourth Former who demonstrates superior communication skills. Presented to Skylar Williams.

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 Amarachi Nwadi and David Mingrun Jiang. 

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 Sophie Yang and Hector Castellanos.

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 Rory Laubach. 

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 Charlotte Aitken-Davies. 

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: Madisen Kim.

UVM'S CITIZEN SCHOLAR BOOK AWARD: Awarded to a member of the Fourth Form who has demonstrated both outstanding dedication to scholarship inside the classroom and impressive duty to citizenship outside the classroom. Presented to Eric Chen.

THE EGLIN SOCIETY PINS: Are presented to 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.  Inclusion in this society is considered one of the highest honors an Underform Lawrentian can earn. Presented to: Grace Bellamy, Ananya Chopra, Karasten Kasker, Christian Lopez-Watt, Tyler McKibben, Shea Mulhern, Emme Munoz, Phoebe Rayner, Donovan Richards, Nico Romero Durand, Aaron Sambursky, Spencer Taft, Talia Thomas, Davis Turrentine, Josh Wang, and Grace Weekes.

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 the school. Presented to Samuel Bahala. 

COMMENCEMENT DIPLOMA PRESENTATION ASSISTANT: Each year, one exceptional Second Former is honored with the special privilege of joining Head of School Steve Murray on stage at Commencement to assist in presenting the diplomas to our graduating senior class. This distinction celebrates a student who exemplifies qualities of good cheer, unwavering positivity, and profound community engagement that uplifts the collective spirit of their peers. Presented to Kaylie Woodson.  

THE HOUSE OLYMPICS TROPHY:  Presented to Stephen House. 

THE KATHERINE W. DRESDNER CUP is awarded annually to the Crescent House which has the best record in both House and School athletics. Presented to Stephens House.

THE FORESMAN TROPHY is awarded annually to the Circle House which has the best record in both House and School athletics. Presented to Hamill House.

THE LARRIE CUP is awarded to the Crescent, Circle, or Lower House which tallies the most participation points during this annual community-wide event. Presented to Woodhull House.

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