2020 Awards

Award

Recipient

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2020 VALEDICTORY GROUP

Makayla Alber, Micah Blomberg, Natalie Mei Dwyer-Frattalone, Havvah Keller, Jenna Krussman, Juna Nagle, Hope Petraro, Anja Samsom, Sarvesh Sharma, Violet Tabacco, Azwayla Taylor, Jason Tomasi, Grace Valentine

This honor is awarded to senior students enrolled full time with a 3.9 or higher GPA after seven semesters.

Central Vermont Career Center National Technical Honor Society Student Inductees

Zachary Clark

Digital Media Arts 2

Central Vermont Career Center National Technical Honor Society Student Inductees

Finnegan Cook

Digital Media Arts 1

Central Vermont Career Center National Technical Honor Society Student Inductees

Oskar Neuburger

Emergency Services

Central Vermont Career Center National Technical Honor Society Student Inductees

Jenna Robinson

Culinary Arts

Central Vermont Career Center Teacher Choice Award

Claire Veneziano

Automotive Technology

Central Vermont Career Center Teacher Choice Award

Taylor Austin

Cosmetology 1

Central Vermont Career Center Teacher Choice Award

Mason Ecklund- Gustavson

Culinary Arts

Central Vermont Career Center Teacher Choice Award

Mae Dunham

Natural Resources

Central Vermont Career Center Student Choice Award

Mary LuLu Jennings

Digital Media Arts 1

Center for Technology, Essex National Technical Honor Society Student Inductees

Jack LaPera

Honor Society

Senior Masque Masters Award

Juna Nagle & Warren Cossett

This award goes to student seniors who have remained faithful members of the Masque community during their time at MHS. Juna and Warren have both been consistent members of the Masque community as both actors and technical crew. They've dedicated much of their after school time to this club and we will miss them dearly

Outstanding Year of Acting Award

Maia Matson

This award goes to a student within the Masque program who has delivered a particularly stellar performance (or performances) this year. This individual worked hard on character development and came prepared to rehearsals time and time again. Maia is a stellar example of this. She joined us just this year and showed up with confidence and a deep commitment to her roles.

Outstanding Year of Technical Theater Award

Cody Smith & Jules Caserta

This award goes to 2 students within the Masque program who have created brilliant design work for the theatrical productions. Particularly, the recipients of this award have demonstrated a strong commitment to the tech crew work as a whole and who have demonstrated deep care and attention to detail. Cody and Jules have both demonstrated an elevated level of commitment to the tech crews of both productions this past year. Their countless hours in the theater and their strong desire for greatness fuels their team and made a huge impact on the quality of our work this year.

Physics Awards

Arthur Kadlec

Arthur received a perfect score on the Newtonian Physics Assessment posttest.

Physics Awards

Neil Rohan

Neil had the highest point increase between his results on the Newtonian Physics Assessment pretest and posttest.

Excellence in Music Award

Evan Rohan (Classical & Jazz)

Helen Cressy (Classical)

Natalie Mei Dwyer-Frattalone (Orchestra)

Juna Nagle (Choir)

Mary Margaret Page(Choir)

Eve Taylor (Choir)

This award is presented to students who demonstrate an outstanding level of performance and musical leadership. Each performance ensemble recognizes musicians who exhibit these qualities.

Director’s Award

Helen Cressy (Orchestra)

Warren Cossett (Choir)

Erin Kelley (Choir)

This award is presented to students whose enthusiasm and work ethic have led to personal growth and musical accomplishments.

Tri-Festival Award

Olin Duggan

Jaeden Jagemann

Juna Nagle

Eve Taylor

Evan Rohan

This award is presented to students who have represented Montpelier High School at Winooski Valley, New England, and All-State Music Festivals.

2020 New England Music Festivals Recognitions

New England Music Festival

Warren Cossett

Edie Donofrio

Olin Duggan

Jaeden Jagemann

Juna Nagle

Evan Rohan

Eve Taylor

The MHS Music Department would also like to recognize these students who were accepted to the 2020 New England Music Festivals, even though sadly never had the chance to perform there due to the COVID-19 crisis.

2020 All-State Music Festivals Recognitions

All State Music Festival

Helen Cressy

Olin Duggan

Natalie Mei Dwyer-Frattalone

Jaeden Jagemann

Daniel Jarvis

Erin Kelley

Juna Nagle

Mary Margaret Page

Evan Rohan

Eve Taylor

Hector Zeankowski-Giffin

The MHS Music Department would also like to recognize these students who were accepted to the 2020 All-State Music Festivals, even though sadly never had the chance to perform there due to the COVID-19 crisis.

The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award

Juliet Rapaport

Eva Stumpff

Phoebe Gingold

This award is given to three sophomores. They applied and were chosen to represent MHS at a statewide leadership seminar weekend.

The Clarkson University Leadership Award

Gitvik Mamoria

This award goes to a junior who demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities, is interested in engineering, business, science or the liberal arts; and ranks in the top 15% of the junior class.

Clarkson University High School Achievement Award

Alex Boes

This award is given to a junior in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities and academic promise.

University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award

Eliana Moorhead

This award recognizes a junior who has contributed to his or her school and community in leadership roles, has earned top grades in challenging courses, and has extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.

University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award

Megan Krussmam

This award is given to a junior in recognition of outstanding achievement and superior intellectual promise in the field of science.

University of Rochester Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology

Ben Mays

This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in the pursuit of innovative approaches and an appreciation for the possibilities of technology.

University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award

Erin Kelley

This award is given to a junior with a demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues, leadership and a dedication to community action, and strong grades in rigorous courses in the humanities and social sciences.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal Award

Greg Golonka

This award is given to a promising secondary school student who has distinguished themselves in mathematics and science.

Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience

Ruby Bryant

Mary Margaret Page

This award is given to students for Academic Achievement - students attain mostly A's and B's in honors, AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment classes and are inductees of the National Honor Society or equivalent honors organization.

Social Conscience - students show a sustained and sincere commitment to community service, issues of peace and justice and concern for others.

Harvard Book Award

Daniel Burns

This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and intellectual curiosity.

Williams College Book Award

Neil Rohan

This award is given to a junior in the top 5% of his or her class who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and has made a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.

Vermont Wellesley Alumnae Club Honor

Sadie Chase-Tatko

This honor is given to a female student in the spring of her junior year who has an outstanding academic record and has also made extracurricular contributions to her school and community.

Vermont Society of Women Engineers Recognition

Sydney Dunn

Claire Veneziano

Irene Diaz-Perez

This recognition is for high school juniors who excel in math and science.

Most Improved Female Student/Athlete Award Given in Honor of Samuel C. FitzPatrick

A lifelong resident of Montpelier, graduate of Montpelier High School, local attorney and volunteer assistant coach of the MHS Girls’ Ice Hockey team.

Sadie Smith

This award is given annually to a young woman who has demonstrated the personal qualities that Sam FitzPatrick mentored his students/athletes to pursue: commitment and accomplishment in the classroom and dedication, teamwork, and fun in their athletic pursuits.

Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete Award

Isaak Donahue

Lily Gingold

This award is given to the male and female who best exemplify what it means to be a senior student-athlete at Montpelier. The ones who best showcase the qualities that we want all of our student-athletes to display; commitment, dedication, leadership, excellence not only on the field of play but also in the school and community. Both of the winners this year were individuals who you never had to ask to put in more work or to step up as leaders. These Solons were looked upon by all of the teams they played on as leaders and as role models. Each student-athlete is very deserving of this award.

Twelve Seasons Student-Athlete Recognition

Isaak Donahue (Football, Basketball, Baseball)

Cypress Levitt (Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse)

Lily Gingold (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis)

Playing numerous sports helps to develop well rounded athletes while also showing dedication and commitment to the school. Playing a sport at MHS carries great responsibility with it. A student athlete’s academics need to be in good standing. The student athlete also represents MHS in everything they do, and they sacrifice free time for long bus rides and grueling practices. To play a sport every season during a high school career is something that should be recognized and rewarded.

Flexible Pathways Award

Over 200 Solon Students

This award is given to over 200 Solon students this year who took part in personalizing their education through Flexible Pathways.

The Flexible Pathways Award recognizes students who have taken clear steps to personalize their education by seeking out and engaging in a variety of high school learning experiences that align with their interests, curiosities, growing skills and future aspirations. The award recognizes students who have taken the time to reflect on themselves as learners and young adults and have engaged in meaningful activities that honor those reflections and promote their aspirations.

Math Enthusiasm and Excellence Award

Anja Samsom

Havvah Keller

Julian Stoller

This award is given to seniors who exhibit both excellence and enthusiasm in their approach to mathematics. Each student has taken a variety of classes within the Mathematics Department and has not only excelled but has made that class better with thoughtful discussion, questioning, and enthusiasm.

Solon Salute Award

Isaak Donahue

This award honors a student who embodies the values of MHS. The recipient of this award has created a positive school climate by caring for their classmates and working to better the school environment.

Unified Sports “PLAY UNIFIED” Award

Grace Murphy

Robbie Gibson

Luke Brassard

This award is given to 3 students who have demonstrated a commitment to high athletic achievement through both individual and team practice and competition. And, they have done so while promoting and fostering cornerstone Solon values of respect, tolerance, inclusion and equity. Each of these student athletes have competed in, and enjoyed successes, at local, regional and state Special Olympics Unified Sports competitions. They have demonstrated outstanding support for not only their own teammates but the opposing team players as well. PLAY UNIFIED!

The MHS "Hot Dog" Art Award

This year (first ever) going to

Azwayla Taylor

In honor of long time MHS art teacher Barb Austin-Hutchins, the "Hot Dog" award goes to a graduating senior who has displayed great enthusiasm, drive, courage, and spirit in their art making and their pursuit of creative thinking.