The Upper School faculty and pleased to announce the outstanding 11th grade students who are being recognized this year for their exemplary accomplishments in the classroom, athletics and arts, and for their contributions within our school community and beyond.

Academic Awards
Academic awards are given to one student per grade level for outstanding academic achievement and commitment as well as their appreciation and interest in the subject.

11th grade award winners:

English Academic Award:	Ellen J.
French Academic Award:	Katherine M.
Spanish Academic Award:	Max B.
Spanish Academic Award:	Chloe M.
Psychology Academic Award:	Alexandra G.
History Academic Award:	Karice S.
Global Politics Academic Award:	Isabel M.
Business Management Academic Award:	Simon H.
Biology Academic Award:	Katherine M.
ChemistryAcademic Award:	Naresh P.
Physics Academic Award:	Ellen J.
Sports  Exercise Health Science Academic Award:	Aidan O.
Environmental Systems and Societies Exercise Academic Award:	Juliana P.
Mathematics Academic Award:	Katie F.
Computer Science Academic Award:	Elizabeth M.
Theatre Arts Academic Award:	Juliana P.
Visual Arts Academic Award:	Daisy S.
Film Academic Award:	Chloe M.
Music Academic Award:	Petra W.

Head of Upper School's Award
The Head of Upper School Award is given to one male and one female student in each grade in recognition of his and her academic motivation and perseverance, and who exercise responsibility, demonstrate the value of hard work, strive to fulfill his and her potential, and who make positive contributions to the school community.

Athletic Awards

Male Athlete of the Year:	Brendan P.
Female Athlete of the Year:	Aryana D.
Male Scholar Athlete of the Year:	Evan B.
Female Scholar Athlete of the Year:	Stephanie B.
Male Sportsmanship Award:	Neel S.
Female Sportsmanship Award:	Ella W.

Faculty Award
The Faculty Award is presented to one high school student who best demonstrates excellence in academics, participates willingly in extra-curricular activities, performs selflessly in community service, and exhibits outstanding qualities of citizenship. 

Parker Hayes Good Mood Character Award
The Parker Hayes Good Mood Character Award is granted to a CDS junior who best exemplifies CDS values including curiosity and interest in learning, leadership, caring and empathy, integrity, loyalty, and a sense of humor. The recipient should wear a smile on his/her face and understand, as Parker wrote in his college essay, “the fine line between success and adversity can be changed by just a grin or a little eye twinkle.” He/she always acts with kindness and makes everyone know they are a valued member of the community. 

Kenneth P. Grodd Civic Leadership Award
This award recognizes a student, parent, or faculty member who exemplifies commitment to the values of freedom and democracy by inspiring others around him or her through his or her enthusiasm and courage; taking an active role in civic engagement; demonstrating courage to advocate against negative pressures; and participation in forums for student expression. 

Book Awards
CDS is honored to partner with leading colleges and universities from across the United States to recognize high school juniors who demonstrate great academic achievement, leadership, service and character. 

Brown University Book Award:	Isabel M.
The Brown Book Award honors the junior who best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expression: Language is the highest expression of our humanity; it defines what we are and what we aspire to be.
Princeton University Book Award:	Simran S.
The criterion for the selection of this student includes intellectual promise and academic excellence, exemplary service or extracurricular activities, and outstanding personal character.
George Washington University Book Award:	Isabel M.
This award recipient demonstrates significant achievement in Civic Engagement, Service and Independent and Creative Thought.
Harvard Book Prize:	Katherine F.
This award is presented to a junior who demonstrates excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other nonacademic areas.
Jefferson Book Award – University of Virginia:	Elizabeth M.
This award is presented to the junior who best represents the Jeffersonian ideals of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. The well-rounded student, rather than the person with the highest GPA, should be chosen.
Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award – University of Rochester	Naresh P.
The recipient has demonstrated high achievement and rigor in science and math classes and has made positive contributions to their school and within the larger community.
Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award –  University of Rochester	Anjali P.
Criteria for this award include demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues, leadership and dedication to community action, and strong grades and rigorous courses taken in the humanities and social sciences.
George Eastman Young Leaders Award –  University of Rochester	Chloe M.
The recipient of this award must have strong leadership experience at school and in the community, high grades and challenging courses, and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.
Xerox Award for Innovation and IT – University of Rochester	Dhruv K.
This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated a strong interest in innovation and/or information technology and a high level of achievement in this area, who has had exposure to new technologies outside of school, such as pursuing serious work opportunities in local laboratories or industry, and leads other students to new approaches to old problems.
Assumption College	Reagan M.
This award is presented to an outstanding junior who exemplifies academic success, leadership qualities, and concern for others.
Rensselaer Math and Science Medal:	Sydney D.
This award is presented to a student who has distinguished him/herself in science and mathematics
University of Pennsylvania:	Ellen J.
The recipient is a junior who best exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of Benjamin Franklin- a scholar, innovator, and community servant.
Wake Forest University Book Award:	Katherine M.
The recipient will embody these values:  a commitment to liberal learning, openness to new ideas and the pursuit of truth, and a recognition of his or her responsibility to serve and guide society.
Brandeis Book Award:	Simon H.
The Brandeis Book Award recognizes an outstanding high school junior committed to social action or civic engagement.
Anne Frank  Humanitarian Award	Ava G.
This award goes to a current junior who has made a conscious decision to better the lives of others either within or outside the school through specific actions and activities.