The Underclass Award Ceremony was on Thursday May 12th. Students from the junior class won several awards. There were also several college scholarships given out to students who have been excelling the classroom. It was great to see so many Northwood students get so many fantastic awards, Northwood community is also extremely appreciative of the opportunity granted by several universities. 

Ms. Jill Walker is the chairperson of Northwood’s Cum Laude Society, an honor society which recognizes Northwood’s top juniors and seniors.  “The Cum Laude society is the highest honor society available for students in private schools,” Walker said. “To be inducted, students not only have to be top of their class, but we also consider what courses students are taking and how their effort grades are. This year is one of the biggest classes we have had and as always, the kids inducted are incredible students and people,” Walker added. 

Dean of Academic Affairs Ms. Carmichael described how students are selected for the subject awards. “We have a meeting with all the teachers who teach in each subject area, and we discuss who deserves the award. Each teacher may nominate a student,” said Carmichael. “The award isn’t just based on performance in class; the teachers consider what students have done outside the classroom and how much effort they are putting into the subject.” Carmichael noted that choosing award winners can be difficult. “The discussion can get heated at times, because teachers are deeply passionate about the students they nominate.”  

Carmichael highlighted one student who has shown extreme growth and excellence. “The English Learner Prize was given to Jeremy Tsang ‘23 this year. When I look at the classes he was in when he first arrived here and compare them to what he is doing now, I am inspired, Carmichael said. “He is now in AP English Literature and is succeeding, I am enormously proud of his growth.” 

Director of College Counseling Mr. David McCauley described the college scholarships that were offered. “Colleges look to partner with good academic secondary schools and give these scholarships hoping that these schools can find the right person for their college. St Lawrence University is a super generous college that offers the opportunity for our students to win up to a $36,000 per year scholarship. We use this opportunity as a vehicle to guide students to great universities that suit them. Just because students win this award doesn’t mean they are going to be accepted, but if they apply and are admitted, they are then granted the scholarship they won. In most cases, students get into the college they win the scholarship from,” McCauley added. The Northwood community is extremely grateful to have the opportunity to earn these scholarships. 

Overall, the underclass awards ceremony was a tremendous success, the winners of the awards are listed below. Northwood congratulates the students who won these prestigious awards and encourages those who didn’t win an award to work hard in their studies and win an award in the future. 

DARTMOUTH BOOK AWARD
The Dartmouth Alumni Book Award Program has two goals: to recognize and reward high school juniors who have excelled both academically and in their extracurricular activities; and to encourage these talented students to consider attending Dartmouth.  The winner is: TURNER JACKSON ‘23 

WILLIAMS BOOK AWARD
The Williams College Book Award encourages intellectual excellence and recognizes student achievement.  A book is awarded to the student who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and made significant contribution to the extracurricular life of their school. The winner is: IVA-AMANDA NELSON ‘23 

BROWN BOOK AWARD
Brown University 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.  Those who use words effectively will be the leaders in the generation.  In them we invest our hope; to them we accord our respect.  With this award, we salute their potential.  The winner is:  NOAH LEDDELL ‘23 

BOWDOIN BOOK AWARD
This award recognizes a high school junior who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the common good and an unusual passion for inquiry, discovery, and innovative thinking. The winner is: JAMES SCHNEID ‘23 

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME BOOK AWARD
The Notre Dame Book Award recognizes a junior who is a creative, compassionate individual; who is curious, excels academically; and who seeks social justice and a way to make a difference.  The recipient is: CHRISTIE-ANN NELSON ‘23 

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER BAUSCH & LOMB HONORARY SCIENCE AWARD
A merit scholarship to the University of Rochester is given to one junior with outstanding academic achievement in the field of science and math.  This year’s recipient is: JAZLYN LLUBERES ‘23 

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award
A merit scholarship to the University of Rochester is given to one junior with a demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues as well as leadership and dedication to community action. This year’s recipient is: KIRA COOK ‘23 

RENSSELAER MEDAL
This award is given annually by the Alumni Association of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to the student in the Junior Class who ranks highest in math & science and has the greatest interest in a science-related career.  This merit scholarship is for up to $120,000 over four years.  The winner is: GEORGIA BAILEY ‘23 

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COMPUTING MEDAL AWARD 
The Computing Medal and Scholarship Program recognizes a student who has distinguished themselves academically, is active and involved as a member of their school and community and demonstrates interest and ability in computing.  The student selected to receive the award is eligible for $32,000 over four years, and their application fee will be waived.  This year’s winner is: MINH-KHOI (KIRK) NGUYENLE ‘23 

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION & CREATIVITY AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship of $32,000 over four years is awarded to one male and one female junior with great promise in science, technology, engineering or math and in recognition of their potential as an innovator, creator, and entrepreneur.  The winners are: ADRIA TEBO ‘23 and BRIAN BETTE ‘23 

CLARKSON AWARDS

The Clarkson University High School Leadership Award is in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities and academic promise.  This award carries a $60,000 scholarship over four years. WILLIAM BATTEN ‘23

The Clarkson University High School Achievement Award carries a $48,000 scholarship over four years. BROOKE KELLEY ‘23 

AUGSBURY/NORTH COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIP AT ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY             
The Augsbury/North Country Scholarship was established in 1974 and serves to recognize academic and co-curricular leadership among designated North Country and Canadian high school students.  The four-year scholarship, worth $128,000, is awarded to three nominated students.  Northwood School’s nominees are: SOPHIA KELTING ‘23, AIDAN LASKY ‘23, and TIM KELLY ‘23 

SAINT LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD
St. Lawrence University honors the achievement of a high school junior who has displayed a significant commitment to community service.  The winner of this award will receive a $4,000 merit scholarship over four years.  The winner is: JOEY WINTHROP ‘23 

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT CITIZEN SCHOLAR BOOK AWARD
UVM recognizes exemplary students with this award for demonstrating active citizenship and service to their communities as well as outstanding scholarship.  Putting knowledge into action for the betterment of humanity is at the foundation of a UVM education.  This year’s award goes to: BELLA WISSLER ‘23 

SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE BOOK AWARD
The Saint Michael’s Book Award recognizes a pair of juniors who exhibit the characteristics of an ideal Saint Michael’s student.  Awardees are candidates for the Cum Laude Society and demonstrate Social Conscience:  they show a sustained and sincere commitment to community service, issues of peace and justice, and concern for others.  This year’s winners, who will receive a scholarship to Saint Michael’s College of at least $17,000 per year up to full tuition, are: MARIEMA THIOUBOU’23 and DANIEL BUCHBINDER ‘23 

ST. BONAVENTURE REILLY SCHOLARSHIPS
At St. Bonaventure, Franciscan values of community and service are cornerstones of their identity, mission, and culture. The Reilly Scholarships, $72,000 over 4 years of study, reward students based on qualities that reflect the core values of our university, including academic excellence, community, integrity, wisdom, leadership, social responsibility, compassion, and an appreciation for diversity:  RAFAEL BORLIDO ‘23, JUNIOR HAPPI ’23, JUNYEOP LEE ’23, MATHIS NOLET-GAGNE ’23, and THEBE MOSEHATHEBE ‘23 

ELMIRA COLLEGE KEY
Sponsored by the Elmira College Alumni Association, the Elmira Key has been awarded since 1935.  This merit award is bestowed upon an outstanding student in their junior year of high school.  The Elmira Key holds a monetary scholarship of $80,000 over four years upon enrolling at Elmira.  This year’s winners are: ANNA PAVLASOVA ‘23 and CELIA WIEGAND ‘23 

UTICA UNIVERSITY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, $5,000 guaranteed for all four years, acknowledges students who show academic promise and would contribute to the Utica University community.  This year’s winners are: JACK KENT ‘23 and COLE MATHEWS ‘23 

ALFRED UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS AWARD
Alfred University offers a wide variety of scholarships to acknowledge the special abilities of new first year, transfer and international students.  One current junior from each high school will be eligible for this award. Based on chosen major, the selected recipient will receive up to $30,000 per year until graduating from Alfred University.  This year the award goes to: LOK TO JEREMY TSANG ‘23 

WELLS COLLEGE 21ST CENTURY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Wells College presents 21st Century Leadership Awards to high school juniors who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability in high school and community activities.  Recipients are nominated by their school and are then recognized by the Admissions Committee.  21st Century Leadership Award recipients are awarded a $40,000 scholarship, $10,000 a year for four consecutive years of study at the College.  The winners are: MAISIE CRANE’23 and JULIA TURNER ‘23 

WILKES UNIVERSITY – COLONEL EMERGING LEADER AWARD
The Colonel Emerging Leader Award is a pre-scholarship granted to high school juniors who demonstrate academic potential. Selected students would be guaranteed a minimum of $13,000 per year should the student be admitted and enroll at Wilkes University in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. This year’s winner is: FINLEY DONOHUE’23 

SUNY ALBANY MULTICULTURAL AWARD
The University at Albany Multicultural High School Achievers Award Program honors the accomplishments of high school achievers from upstate New York and beyond.  Now proudly celebrating its 35th year, this program provides the University at Albany with the opportunity to recognize juniors who have distinguished high school academic records and who are involved in numerous school and community activities.  This year’s winner is: ABIGAIL SINCLAIR ‘23 

DEPARTMENT AWARDS 

ENGLISH PRIZE
The English prize goes to a student for whom literature is a passport to all lands and ages for whom writing is an opportunity to convey worthy ideas with passion and grace. The winner this year is: FINLEY DONAHUE ‘23 

WORLD LANGUAGE PRIZE
The Language Prize is awarded to the student who passionately pursues skill in the speaking, reading, and writing of a foreign language. The winners this year are: 

For French – CHRISTIE-ANN NELSON ‘23 

For Spanish – TURNER JACKSON ‘23 

MATHEMATICS PRIZE
The Mathematics prize is given to a student who combines talent with hard work, and whose curiosity and creative thinking provide a lively model for maximizing learning in mathematics. The winner this year is: JAMES SCHNEID ‘23 

SCIENCE PRIZE
The Science prize is given to a student who has demonstrated both interest and achievement in the field of science. This student has a strong desire to understand scientific concepts and has an inquisitive mind. In addition, this student thinks about the topics beyond the scope of the classroom and completes every assignment with diligence and effort. The winner this year is: GEORGIA BAILEY ‘23 

SOCIAL SCIENCE PRIZE
The Social Science prize is presented for excellence in the appreciation and understanding of issues in the Social Sciences. The winner is: ABIGAIL SINCLAIR ‘23 

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PRIZES
Creativity, passion, energy, and a zest for artistic excellence are qualities that describe the recipients of these awards.
FOR VISUAL ARTS: SOPHIA KELTING ‘23
FOR PERFORMING ARTS: BELLA WISSLER ’23

ENGLISH LEARNER PRIZE
The English Learner Prize is given to a junior who has, through engagement in the Northwood Community, demonstrated an increased mastery of the English language.  The winner is: LOK TO JEREMY TSANG ‘23 

INNOVATION, ENGINEERING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL PRIZE
The IEE Prize is given to a student for whose curiosity, creative problem solving, and teamwork helped advanced the development and growth of the Innovation, Engineering and Entrepreneurial Studies program. The winner is: IVA-AMANDA NELSON ‘23 

This year, the school’s annual spring break is set to begin today, on Friday, April 8th. This period, consisting of nearly two and a half weeks of recess, is one of the most anticipated stretches of the year for many of the students at Northwood. This year’s spring break is the latest the school has seen in recent memory. With many different types of people and backgrounds at the school, there are a lot of different agendas for break from person to person. Here are a few different students and what their plans for spring break are. 

Many students are taking the time off and using it for some much-needed rest, and a chance to go on vacation. “I’m going on vacation to the Caribbean this spring break,” Jacob Jaslow ‘23 said. “I’m excited to get out of the cold and into the warmth. Maybe tan a little bit. Who knows?” 

For others, it is a much simpler matter. Many are content with being able to go home and spend time with those close to them, like Shashwath Sunkum ‘22. “I’m just going to be staying in Ohio, chilling with family, studying for APs.” 

Members of the soccer team still have commitments during break. Gonzalo Munoz ‘24 will be spending his first week of break with the team, as they head to Texas for the Dallas Cup. However, after that, Gonzalo has plans for his time off.   

“We are going [to Dallas] from the 8th to the 18th, so we will have a week left personally,” Munoz said. “I will go to Miami, to a friend’s house.” 

Speaking of commitments, two members of the Boys’ Varsity Hockey Team, Sam Lyne ‘24 and Ben Norton ‘22 are representing Great Britian’s U18 National team, as they attend the Division 2A World Championships in Tallinn, Estonia, during the front end of break. After they get finished, Lyne plans to return home.  

“I am going home after my World Championships and spending time with my family and friends,” Lyne said. 

With many different agendas for students this break, a common theme seems to be rest and relaxation. Students are ready to enjoy the time off in whatever way they are able to.