Berkeley Carroll Upper School Celebrates Student Achievement at 2025 Awards Night

At the 2025 Academics, Arts, and Athletics Awards Ceremony, Berkeley Carroll Upper School proudly recognized students for their outstanding accomplishments across all disciplines. The evening was a celebration of passion, dedication, and excellence in every aspect of school life.

 

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ATHLETICS AWARDS
Presented by Rahmel Huffman

Lion Awards
Lion Award recipients are nominated by their coaches at the conclusion of each season. Each recipient has made valuable contributions to their respective teams by demonstrating some or all of the following qualities. Positive Attitude, Perseverance, Team Spirit, Athletic Proficiency or Leadership

Fall

• Varsity Soccer: Luella W. ‘28, Linus R. ‘26
• Varsity Cross Country: Sam F. ‘27, Camilla D. ‘27
• Varsity Volleyball: Ava M. ‘25
• Varsity Tennis: Aerin L.C. ‘30

Winter

• Varsity Basketball: Tommy H. ‘25, Claudia R. ‘25
• Varsity Swimming: Martiño T. P. ‘26, Kira P. ‘26
• Varsity Track: Toby R. B. ‘25, Clare M. ‘25

Spring

• Varsity Softball: Genevieve E. ‘26
• Varsity Baseball: Solomon B. ‘25
• Varsity Tennis: Simeon H. ‘27
• Varsity Track: Augie B. ‘26, Kaia G. ‘26
• Varsity Volleyball: Ferris Z. ‘25

Dick McGrath Award for Commitment and Dedication
This award is named in honor of retired Director of Athletics, Dick McGrath, a passionate history teacher and a tireless advocate for the well rounded athlete and a person who believed strongly in holding athletes to the highest of standards. Commitment and Dedication Award recipients are students who have demonstrated leadership, commitment, and dedication to one or more teams during their time at Berkeley Carroll. These students have served as pillars for their teams and have modeled leadership for others to follow.

Fall

• Varsity Cross Country: Felipe M. ‘25, Clare M. ‘25
• Varsity Soccer: Elias I. ‘25, Lily B. ‘25, Kaya C. ‘25
• Varsity Tennis: Amelia V. ‘25
• Varsity Volleyball: Jordana R. ‘25

Winter

• Varsity Basketball: Michael M. ‘25, Savannah B. ‘25
• Varsity Swimming: Chloe N. ‘25, Max M. ‘25

Spring

• Varsity Softball: Ariana C. ‘25, Lily B. ‘25, Claudia R. ‘25, Amelia V. ‘25
• Varsity Baseball: John P. ‘25
• Varsity Tennis: Tobey I. ‘26
• Varsity Volleyball: Max M. ‘25
• Varsity Track: Felipe M. ‘25, Clare M. ‘25

Outstanding Athlete Awards
Our Outstanding Athlete award recipients are students who have excelled in one or more sports during their time at Berkeley Carroll. They have contributed to the success of their teams, have been nominated by coaches, and discussed by the entire department. They are leaders in word and deed. They are shining examples for student-athletes both now and for the future. 

• Max G. ‘25
• Clare M. ‘25

 

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DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

Physical Education Award

• Jazeera A. ‘25

Visual Arts
Presented by Mauricio Cortes

• Drawing/Painting: Savannah B. ‘25
• Design: Sebastian C. ‘26, Leo K. ‘26
• Sculpture: Echo M. ‘25
• Photography: Maya P. ‘26, Katie F. ‘25
• Film: Aarju F. ‘26
• Department Award: Kira P. ‘26

Performing Arts
Presented by Penelope McCourty

• Speech and Debate: Daniela H. ‘25
• Theatre Ensemble: Molly C. ‘25, Quinn T. ‘25, Will F. ‘25, Daniela H. ‘25
• Technical Theatre: Olivia N. ‘25, Sarah C.S. ‘25
• Dance: Hypatia Y. ‘25
• Department Award: Kyla S. ‘26

Music
Presented by Kate Mollica

• Jazz Ensemble: Jules S. ‘25
• Studio Ensemble: Addie R. ‘25
• Orchestra/Chamber Ensemble: Daniel E. ‘25
• Vocal Arts: Ula K. ‘25
• Wind Ensemble: Linus R. ‘26

Science (Aidan Silitch Science Award)
Presented by Shannon Marriott and Vincent C. Wang

• Jada S. ‘26, Martiño T. P. ‘26, Jules S. ‘25

World Languages (Mary Ellis Award)
Presented by Nathalie Youman

• Matilda F. ‘25

History Award
Presented by Amber Thomas

• Max M. ‘25

Math Award
Presented by Emily Crawford

• Saul N. ‘25

English Award
Presented by Erika Drezner

• Devra G. ‘25

Computer Science Award
Presented by Aidan Lucey

• Peter C. ‘26

 

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EXTERNAL AWARDS

Scholastic Writing Honorable Mention

• Devra G. ‘25

Scholastic Photography Honorable Mention

• Cameron B. ‘25

National Latin Exam Gold Medals

• Samuel V. K. H. ‘28, Jasper G. ‘27, Abe P. ‘27, Jake P. ‘27, Linus R. ‘27, Matilda F. ‘25

 

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SCHOOLWIDE AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Most Improved (Peter Shakeshaft Award)
Presented by the class in honor of teacher and coach Peter Shakeshaft.

• 9th Grade: Jesse L. ‘28
• 10th Grade: Isobel L. ‘27
• 11th Grade: Rainen B. ‘26
• 12th Grade: Jazeera A. ‘25

Edward A. Martin Book Scholarship

• Jazeera A. ‘25

Cum Laude Society Inductees
Presented by WT McRae

Inducted Last Year (Seniors):
Molly C., Kaya C., Daniel E., Maggie G., Sammy H., Max M., Felipe M., Jules S., Natan S.

Inducted This Year (Seniors):
Sol B., Renee C., Katie F., Billy G., Devra G., Saul N., Sarah R., Heshel R., Amelia V.

Inducted This Year (Juniors):
Oskar B., Augie B., Izzie B., Sophie G., Russell H., Cleo L., Jada S., Martiño T. P.

Taylor Sookra Award for Outstanding Scholar-Athletes
Presented by Rahmel Huffman - The Taylor Sookra Scholar-Athlete Award, in honor of Taylor Rose Sookra ‘25. Is awarded to student-athletes who demonstrate the qualities that Taylor brought to her academic and athletic endeavors.

• Felipe M. ‘25
• Kaya C. ‘25

Senior Celebration Speaker

• Aaron A. ‘25

Lisa Nachamie Award

• Jazeera A. ‘25

Alisa F. Levin Award
Given to the senior(s) with the highest cumulative GPA

• Jules S. ‘25

Congratulations to all of our honorees for an extraordinary year!