Junior Book Awards

Please enjoy this video message from Milton High School Guidance Counselor, Scott Devlin. Mr. Devlin works tirelessly each year to coordinate our annual Book Awards Program, and we thank him for his continued dedication to this process.

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Lindsey Dunn

Boston College Book Award

This book award is sponsored by Milton Public Schools Superintendent, Ms. Mary Gormley, and recognizes outstanding academic achievement, unquestionable integrity, and involvement in activities within the community.

Margaret Mitchell

Boston College Book Award

Ilisa Risal

Boston College Book Award

This book award is sponsored by Milton High School Math teacher, Ms. Amy Starzynski, and honors high overall academic achievement and commitment to the community.

Nellie Callahan

Boston College Book Award

This book award is sponsored by Cunningham Elementary School Principal, Dr. Jonathan Redden, and recognizes a student who values education and is committed to serving others.

Gwenyth LeLacheur

Boston University Book Award for English

This book, sponsored by English Department member John Radosta, a graduate of Boston University, is awarded to a junior who evidences strong academic achievement with emphasis in English, an intellectual curiosity, and a concern for the community.

Sophie Boucher

Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Book Award

This book award is sponsored by the B.U. Wheelock College of Education, and is awarded to a junior who has demonstrated high academic achievement and a commitment to educating and leading others.

Dominique Thomas

Brown University Book Award

This award is co-sponsored by the Brown Admissions Office and Bookstore, as well as Assistant Superintendent for Business, Dr. Glenn Pavlicek. The award is presented to the junior who best combines excellence in spoken and written expression with outstanding overall academic achievement.

Jami Milliken

Bryn Mawr College President's Book Award

This book award is presented to a junior in recognition of a true love of learning and an intellectual curiosity about the world.

Claire Walko

Columbia University Book Prize

This book award is sponsored by the Columbia Club of New England in recognition of a junior who has demonstrated high academic achievement in the study of history.

John Haley II

University of Connecticut Book Award

This book is sponsored by Pierce Middle School Principal, Mr. William Fish, and is awarded to a junior who is committed to the pursuit of knowledge through innovation and collaboration with others.

Elana Naide

Curry College Award

This award is sponsored by Mr. Kenneth K. Quigley, Jr., Milton High School Class of 1975, and President of Curry College since 1996. It is presented to a junior who has given outstanding service to the school community.

Demi Davis

Dartmouth College Book Award

This book award is co-sponsored by the Dartmouth Club of Greater Boston and Milton School Committee Member, Dr. Kevin Donahue. The award is presented to a junior who has attained an outstanding combined academic average in three rigorous college preparatory subjects, two of which include mathematics and English with emphasis in composition.

Elizabeth Viveiros

Emmanuel College Book Award

This award is sponsored by Ms. Mary Gormley, Superintendent of Schools, and is presented to a junior who has demonstrated consistent academic achievement. In addition, this student values a strong sense of concern and responsibility to others in school and our community.

Alix Benoit

Harvard University Book Prize

This award is sponsored by the Harvard Club of Boston (Henry Howe, ’29 and John Macomber, ’66) and is presented to two members of the junior class who, “by virtue of character, scholastic excellence and achievement in extracurricular activities, best exemplify the traditional ideal of American citizenship.”

Laura Braithwaite

Harvard University Book Prize

Mahina Panerio-Langer

Lesley University Book Award

This award is sponsored by Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Karen Spaulding, and recognizes a junior who maintains excellence and integrity in all she does and treats all members of our community with dignity and respect.

Anne Ferrara

Loyola Marymount University Book Award

This award is sponsored by Tucker Elementary School Principal, Dr. Elaine McNeil-Girmai, and recognizes an ambitious junior who is a team player and is committed to helping others through service and education.

Marilyn Carroll

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Book Award

This award is sponsored by School Committee Vice Chair, Dr. Elaine Craghead, and recognizes a student who works hard, cares for others, and demonstrates strong leadership qualities.

Megan Farley

Providence College Book Award

This award is sponsored by School Committee Member, Ms. Elizabeth White, and recognizes a student who pursues academic excellence, while embracing the values of community, diversity, and service to others.

Abigail Tran

Rensselaer Medal

The Rensselaer Medal is sponsored by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Office of Admissions and is awarded to an outstanding junior student in science and mathematics.

Aislinn Mershon

University of Rhode Island Book Award

This award is sponsored by School Committee Vice Chair, Dr. Elaine Craghead, and recognizes a student who demonstrates a quest for knowledge, while working to meet the global challenges of today’s world and the rapidly evolving needs of tomorrow.

Anna Fahy

Simmons University Book Award

This award is sponsored by Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Karen Spaulding, and recognizes a student who values the importance of inclusion, education, and empowerment, while working hard to improve the human condition.

Olivia Ciavattone

Skidmore College Book Award

This award is sponsored by Glover Elementary School Principal, Ms. Karen McDavitt, and honors a student who thinks creatively and critically. This student is also committed to their education and to helping others in the community.

Vivian Kwong

Smith College Book Award

This book award is sponsored by the Smith Alumnae Association to recognize a junior woman who has demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, service to her school and community, and concern for others.

Daniel Truog

St. Lawrence University Book Award

This award is sponsored by School Committee Member, Ms. Margaret Eberhardt, and is presented to two juniors who demonstrate honesty, integrity, discretion, and reason, combined with high academic achievement.

Philip Phan

St. Lawrence University Book Award

Lucy Sullivan

Suffolk University Book Award

This award is co-sponsored by School Committee Chairperson, Ms. Sheila Egan Varela, and the Suffolk University Office of Admission. It recognizes high academic achievement, impeccable integrity, and a commitment to the school community.

Kayley Moy

University of Massachusetts at Amherst Book Award

This book award is sponsored by Milton High School English teacher, Dyanne Crowley, and is presented for overall academic excellence and superlative writing potential. The student also contributes positively to the high school community and possesses the qualities of leadership.

Katharine Baker

University of Massachusetts at Amherst Book Award

This book award is sponsored by Collicot Elementary School Principal, Holly Concannon, and is presented to a bright, bold-thinking member of the junior class. This student is also committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Huirong Zeng

University of Massachusetts at Boston Book Award

Sponsored by former Milton High School Head Nurse and Milton Educator Association President, Ms. Margaret Gibbons, this book award is presented to a student who possesses the qualities of leadership, good citizenship, and personal responsibility.

Yeager Ferreira

University of Massachusetts at Boston Book Award

Sponsored by Milton High School Principal, Mr. James Jette, this award recognizes a junior for their hard work, integrity, and commitment to helping others. This student also engages in the school and local community effectively, serving as a positive role model for today’s youth.

William Milliken

University of Massachusetts at Boston Book Award

This award is sponsored by Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Karen Spaulding, and is awarded to a member of the junior class who engages in intellectual, cultural, scientific, and artistic opportunities both in and outside of the school community.

June Padera

University of Vermont Book Award

This book award is sponsored by Milton School Committee member, Ms. Ada Rosmarin, and recognizes a junior for their commitment to solving complex problems, while possessing effective communication skills and a dedication to learning and ethical conduct.

Charlotte Lawrence

University of Virginia Book Award

The University of Virginia Jefferson Book Award recognizes a member of the junior class who embraces creativity and innovation, while embodying the spirit of discovery, much like UVA’s founder, Thomas Jefferson. The recipient is a demonstrated citizen leader who works to improve their community locally and/or globally.

Amanda Arcieri

Wellesley College Book Award

This book award, sponsored by the Boston Area Wellesley College Alumnae Association, is presented to a junior female who demonstrates academic excellence and service to her school and community.

Arden Carvalho

College of William and Mary Book Award

This book award is sponsored by Milton School Committee Member, Dr. Elaine Craghead and recognizes a junior who is passionate about learning and committed to serving others, while fostering sustainability.

Franklin Ollivierre III

Williams College Book Award

This book award is sponsored by former School Committee member and current Town Selectboard Member Michael Zullas, and is given to a student who has demonstrated intellectual leadership while making a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.

Eliza Callahan

Yale University Book Award

This book award is made available by the Yale Alumni Association and is presented to a junior student who is an outstanding academic and an involved student.