On a beautiful Saturday night, students, parents, faculty, and friends gathered to celebrate the achievements of the senior class.
Commencement weekend began on Saturday night as the community sat under the tent on Flagler Quad to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of our graduating seniors.
Prize Night 2011 awards:
Four-Year Varsity Letter Winners:
Molly Chapman
Grace Fisher
Victoria Gray
Nell Gridley
Louise Steele-Norton
John Cronin
Harrison Gostfrand
Marston Garceau
Eddie Laux
Mickey Mittermeier
Frederick W. Knutson Trophies:
Louise Steele-Norton
Marston Garceau
McSweeney Tour Guide Award:
Marston Garceau
Class of 1978 Award:
Cameron Holbrook
Heath Harckham
The Class of 1978 Award is given from time to time to that senior whose contributions in his or her own style reflect the energy and accomplishments of the class of 1978. Specifically, it is to be presented to a member of the class "whose spirit and enthusiasm have significantly enhanced the traditions of Millbrook School."
Headmaster's Merit Awards:
Alex Coppola
Lance Legister
Tim Cooney
Dale Mauri
Molly Chapman
Grace Fisher
The citation for the Headmaster's Merit Awards reads, to that senior "whose personal strengths and contributions merit special recognition." Each recipient goes well beyond all reasonable expectations to make a Millbrook a healthier, happier, and more caring and thoughtful place.
Departmental Prizes
Senior Arts Awards:
Sam Richards and Yoo Seon Hwang - Vocal
David Lee - Photography
Sam Richards and Cory Marx - Art History
Young Uk Kim - Instrumental
Heath Harckham and Jonah Feitelson - Video
Alex Coppola - Visual Arts
Alexis Marino - Theater
Cameron Holbrook - Music Department
Nathaniel B. Abbott Cup:
Eugena Neumann
English Writing Prize:
Gabriella Alziari
Sykes Mathematics Prize:
Min Su Kim and Cory Marx
Clark Language Prize:
Georgia Parent
John Goodell
Frank W. Trevor Cup:
Gabriella Alziari
Sam Richards
Science Prize:
Cory Marx
Brandon Pecchia
Blaine History Essay Prize:
Heath Harckham
Cum Laude Induction:
Gabriella Alziari, Danielle Carolei, David Cheung, Elliot Ern, Jonah Feitelson, Nell Gridley, Heath Harckham, Jessica Lin, Cory Marx, Georgia Parent, Brandon Pecchia, Brigitte Tousignant
Founded in 1906, the Cum Laude Society stands today for scholastic achievement of the highest order. Nationwide, members of Cum Laude are recognized as individuals who have excelled in the classroom and who seek to live the Cum Laude Motto of ARETÉ (Excellence), DIKÉ (Justice), and TIMÉ (Honor).
In keeping with our motto and our mission, students elected to Cum Laude at Millbrook must achieve the highest levels of success while also enhancing the experience for their peers. Simply, they must live "Non Sibi Sed Cunctis" in the classroom.
Congratulations to this year's prize winners! For Prize Night photos, visit the
photo gallery.