All-School Banquet 2013
Awards and prizes to culminate another great year.
With bags packed and summer vacation within reach, the community gathers together for one last banquet to say goodbye and destribute well-earned awards and prizes. Students, faculty and their families, and staff arranged by advisee group fill the Pergola to bookend the New Year's Banquet nine months earlier. It begins with Domine and ends with The Banquet Song with toasts by class presidents, the announcement of Academic Commendations and other School awards and prizes, the School Chair’s remarks, and the Head of School’s year-end message in between.
The following commendations, awards, and prizes were given at the All-School Banquet. If you’re wondering about the middle names, Thacher tradition holds that when a student receives an honor publicly, his or her full name is read. An asterisk indicates the top scholar or scholars in the discipline at that grade or level.
ENGLISH
9th
Casey Elizabeth Gaughan
Shirin Emma Herzig
Alessandro Taiga Lorenzoni
Brooke C. Porter
Reade S. Rossman
Emma Lee Robertson
10th
Sydney Collins Wilder*
Taylor Louise Bacon
Bailey Jean Cypheridge
Kevin Michael Griffee
Skylar Emily Eastman Lewis
Emma Lynn Best Rogowski
Sarah Drewsen Van Son
11th
Hsin-Yu "Felicia" Jiang*
Jonathan Yang Ming Chang
Auden Rose Ehringer
Grant Kennedy Ellman
Anasazi Vanessa Levy
Jamie Thomas Rush
Caroline Sheldon Vohr
12th
Paul Vincent Cresanta
Elena Marron McGahey
Justin Thomas Myles
Ana Belen Urgiles
Ashely Regan Wachtell
MATHEMATICS
9th
Grace Elizabeth Callander*
Douglas Dean Klink*
Casey Elizabeth Gaughan
Charlotte Anne-Marie Carroll Driscoll
JeHoo "Eric" Im
10th
Emma Lynn Best Rogowski*
Benjamin Gregory Lim Chadwick
Marshall Harvard Fisher
Kevin Michael Griffee
Jisoo "Ann" Han
Meagan Rose Rodriguez
Sarah Drewsen Van Son
11th
Erich Noa Herzig*
Andrew James Combs
Auden Rose Ehringer
Truman Theodore Hanks
Hsin-Yu "Felicia" Jiang
Beatrice Emery Land
Caroline Sheldon Vohr
Alexander Zaldastani
12th
Jung Min "Josh" Cho
Evan Roy Farese
Amy Elizabeth Feldman
Silvina Viri Hernandez
Irene Limb
Carson Dino Rabuzzi Leydecker
Amar Chetan Patel
Ashely Regan Wachtell
LANGUAGE
Level I
Casey Elizabeth Gaughan*
Taylor Louise Bacon
Laura Charlotte Kirkland
Elliot James Schiff
Elizabeth Meining Zhang
Level II
Emma Lynn Best Rogowski*
Sarah Drewsen Van Son*
Hillary Brooke Ellman
Julia Maria Girardoni
Kevin Michael Griffee
Jisoo "Ann" Han
Katherine Mendley Rauner
Level III
Reed Oliver Gulick-Stutz*
Andrew James Combs
Jackson Ford Dolphin
Auden Rose Ehringer
Hsin-Yu "Felicia" Jiang
Douglas Dean Klink
Beatrice Emery Land
Jae-Hyun Jeffrey Rhee
Sydney Collins Wilder
Advanced Level
Ana Belen Urgiles*
Carson Dino Rabuzzi Leydecker
Irene Limb
SCIENCE
9th
Douglas Dean Klink*
Grace Elizabeth Callander
Charlotte Anne-Marie Carroll Driscoll
Casey Elizabeth Gaughan
Alessandro Taiga Lorenzoni
Katherine Mendley Rauner
Elliot James Schiff
10th
Emma Lynn Best Rogowski*
Taylor Louise Bacon
Benjamin Gregory Lim Chadwick
Kevin Michael Griffee
Jisoo "Ann" Han
Sarah Drewsen Van Son
Jun Soo "Ben" Yoon
11th
Pascal Yves Cevaer-Corey—AP Environmental Science
Jackson Ford Dolphin—AP Environmental Science
Auden Rose Ehringer—AP Biology
Nayla Christene Kidd—AP Chemistry and AP Physics
Anasazi Vanessa Levy—AP Biology
Rachel H. Rex—AP Environmental Science
12th
Alexander Brett Duncan—AP Biology
Grace Catherine Farese—AP Psychology
Kelsey Ann Hartman—AP Psychology
Tae Jung Kim—AP Chemistry and AP Psychology
Carson Dino Rabuzzi Leydecker—AP Psychology
Shelby Louise Luce—AP Environmental Science and AP Psychology
Justin Thomas Myles—AP Environmental Science and AP Biology
The Biology Award: Irene Limb
The Chemistry Award: David Kakuei Chao
The Environmental Science Award: Ashley Regan Wachtell
The Physics Award: Erich Noa Herzig
The Psychology Award: Amy Elizabeth Feldman
HISTORY
9th
Casey Elizabeth Gaughan*
Cole Bailey Anderson
Emma Lee Robertson
Reade S. Rossman
Elliot James Schiff
Brooke C. Porter
10th
Anne Fraser Gregory*
Charles Morgenstein*
Taylor Louise Bacon
Laura Charlotte Kirkland
Skylar Emily Eastman Lewis
Wesley Liang
Emma Lynn Best Rogowski
Sarah Drewsen Van Son
11th
Lillian Claire Boyle*
David Kakuei Chao
Jackson Ford Dolphin
Auden Rose Ehringer
Reed Oliver Gulick-Stutz
Hsin-Yu "Felicia" Jiang
Anasazi Vanessa Levy
Mia Reynolds Voevodsky
12th
Alexander Brett Duncan
Grace Catherine Farese
Kelsey Ann Hartman
Lucy Fithian Meyers
Amar Chetan Patel
Nu Xiong
The History Prize: Ana Belen Urgiles
FINE ARTS
9th
Douglas Dean Klink*
Collier Lavender Smith
Morgana Sukhu Van Peebles
Mia Michelle Zaldastani
Elizabeth Meining Zhang
10th
Sienna Lola Currie—Digital Painting
Jisoo "Ann" Han—Intermediate Studio Art
Marissa Cristina Lopez—Photography
Declan Vincent Kelly—Photography
Phoebe Maria Killea—Intermediate Studio Art
Alexis Regan Wachtell—Photography
11th
Grant Kennedy Ellman*—Music
Wallice Kalkin—Ceramics
12th
Amy Elizabeth Feldman—Photography
Brisha Virginia Howe—Photography
Daniel Parker Kruth—Art History
Irene Limb—String Ensemble
Taylor Andrews Tobin—Photography
Emma Margaret Whitley—Photography
The Harry Llewellyn Bixby Dramatic Cup, first given in 1919 and awarded to students in recognition of their contribution to the Thacher Drama Program: Paul Vincent Cresanta and Jacqueline Gage Ruffin King
The Eric Bechtel Dachs Prize for Technical Theatre, awarded to the student who, in his or her career at Thacher, has shown the greatest dedication, imagination and expertise in technical theater: Parker Child Dawson and Amar Chetan Patel
The Darrah Corbet Jr Studio Prize, first given in 1941 in memory of Darrah Corbett Jr, CdeP 1936: Irene Limb
The Marcus Hele Dall Award, given to the student who has done the best work in photography: Julia Marie Girardoni
The Rhode Island School of Design Art Award, to that student who has demonstrated uncommon dedication, commitment and achievement in the Visual Arts: Hannah Lucia Morales Kent
The Agnes M. Lord Music Award, first given in 1922 to honor Mrs. Walter St. Clair Lord, who taught music at Thacher from 1898 to 1925: Paul Vincent Cresanta
The Class of 2000 Dance Award, established in recognition of the dedication, leadership and accomplishments of the dancers of the Class of 2000, goes to the senior who most embodies those qualities: Anna Isabella Fleming and Irene Limb
The Palmer Prize for Debating, first awarded in 1937 and given by the father of Lowell M. Palmer II CdeP 1938: Justin Thomas Myles
The William Bennett Munro Prize, first awarded in 1934 by Mr. Munro, who for many years was head of the Humanities Department at the California Institute of Technology, goes to that student who, in the opinion of the Faculty Judges and the School Chair, has delivered the most eloquent, thoughtful and carefully prepared speech in the School-wide competition: Shelby Louise Luce and Kallie Ann O'Connor
The Moffitt Saddle, given by Liz Moffitt Herr in memory of the long-term relationship between Thacher and her father, Herbert C. Moffitt MD CdeP 1933, awarded each year to that junior whose energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to the Horse Program reflects that of Doctor Moffitt: Mateo Cohen Davis
The Top Wrangler Buckle, given by the Class of 1979 in memory of their friend and classmate Richard A. Wilson Jr CdeP 1979 to recognize that senior who throughout his or her Thacher career has shown great endeavor and success in all aspects of the Horse Program—riding, camping, and leadership: Daniel Parker Kruth
The George Beckwith Gymkhana Trophy, presented to the captains of the winning gymkhana team:
The Bissell Gymkhana Trophy, presented each year to the high-point man or woman: Daniel Parker Kruth
The Herbert Sisters’ English Riding Trophy, first awarded in 2006, is given in honor of Alexandra MacLean Herbert CdeP 2002 and Deirdre Healy Herbert CdeP 2006, to that rider who has shown exceptional dedication, commitment, and talent in the English Riding Program: Lucy Fithian Meyers
The Charles Pratt Trapshoot Plate, awarded to that student with the highest score: Nicholas Chapman Johnson, with 18/25
The Vaquero Cup, awarded to the best all-around student in riding, shooting, and gymkhana: Nicholas Chapman Johnson
The Hollister Wheaton Trapshoot Award goes to the parent and student with the highest score: James Finch and Michael Finch '16 (43/50)
The Best Camper Award goes to the student who, in the opinion of the Camping Committee, has done the most camping and helped significantly with the running of the camping program: Alexander Brett Duncan
The Edward R. Spaulding Tennis Cup, presented to The Thacher School by E.R. Spaulding of Santa Barbara and first awarded in 1903, this award goes each year to the School Tennis Champion: William Oliver Halsted
The Condor Trophy is awarded to that girls' and/or boys' varsity athletic team or teams who, in the opinion of the Athletic Council, have through their work rate, dedication, attitude, and record of achievement in league and post-season competition, truly distinguished themselves. Awarded to the Boys’ Varsity Football Team and the Girls’ Cross Country Team
The Marvin Shagam Award goes annually to that student who has made a difference in The Thacher Community through force of character, goodness, courage, vision, and love for all God’s creation, rather than for leadership in academics and athletics. Although established in Mr. Shagam’s name, he has no part in the selection of the recipient. This year’s recipient: Ann Elizabeth Lefevre
The Cum Laude Society
Members of the Class of 2013, elected in their junior year:
Members of the Class of 2013, elected in their senior year:
Members of the Class of 2014, elected this year:
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The following commendations, awards, and prizes were given at the All-School Banquet. If you’re wondering about the middle names, Thacher tradition holds that when a student receives an honor publicly, his or her full name is read. An asterisk indicates the top scholar or scholars in the discipline at that grade or level.
ENGLISH
9th
Casey Elizabeth Gaughan
Shirin Emma Herzig
Alessandro Taiga Lorenzoni
Brooke C. Porter
Reade S. Rossman
Emma Lee Robertson
10th
Sydney Collins Wilder*
Taylor Louise Bacon
Bailey Jean Cypheridge
Kevin Michael Griffee
Skylar Emily Eastman Lewis
Emma Lynn Best Rogowski
Sarah Drewsen Van Son
11th
Hsin-Yu "Felicia" Jiang*
Jonathan Yang Ming Chang
Auden Rose Ehringer
Grant Kennedy Ellman
Anasazi Vanessa Levy
Jamie Thomas Rush
Caroline Sheldon Vohr
12th
Paul Vincent Cresanta
Elena Marron McGahey
Justin Thomas Myles
Ana Belen Urgiles
Ashely Regan Wachtell
The Jack Boyd English Prize, established in 1906 in memory of John Franklin Boyd, Jr., who died at Thacher in 1902, goes, by vote of the Department, to the twelfth grader who has done the best work in English this year: Grace Catherine Farese and Kelsey Ann Hartman
MATHEMATICS
9th
Grace Elizabeth Callander*
Douglas Dean Klink*
Casey Elizabeth Gaughan
Charlotte Anne-Marie Carroll Driscoll
JeHoo "Eric" Im
10th
Emma Lynn Best Rogowski*
Benjamin Gregory Lim Chadwick
Marshall Harvard Fisher
Kevin Michael Griffee
Jisoo "Ann" Han
Meagan Rose Rodriguez
Sarah Drewsen Van Son
11th
Erich Noa Herzig*
Andrew James Combs
Auden Rose Ehringer
Truman Theodore Hanks
Hsin-Yu "Felicia" Jiang
Beatrice Emery Land
Caroline Sheldon Vohr
Alexander Zaldastani
12th
Jung Min "Josh" Cho
Evan Roy Farese
Amy Elizabeth Feldman
Silvina Viri Hernandez
Irene Limb
Carson Dino Rabuzzi Leydecker
Amar Chetan Patel
Ashely Regan Wachtell
The Morgan Ward Prize, established in 1964 by Dr. Marshall Hall Jr, in honor of a former colleague and friend, Dr. Morgan Ward, goes, by vote of the Department, to the senior who has done the best work in mathematics: Paul Vincent Cresanta
LANGUAGE
Level I
Casey Elizabeth Gaughan*
Taylor Louise Bacon
Laura Charlotte Kirkland
Elliot James Schiff
Elizabeth Meining Zhang
Level II
Emma Lynn Best Rogowski*
Sarah Drewsen Van Son*
Hillary Brooke Ellman
Julia Maria Girardoni
Kevin Michael Griffee
Jisoo "Ann" Han
Katherine Mendley Rauner
Level III
Reed Oliver Gulick-Stutz*
Andrew James Combs
Jackson Ford Dolphin
Auden Rose Ehringer
Hsin-Yu "Felicia" Jiang
Douglas Dean Klink
Beatrice Emery Land
Jae-Hyun Jeffrey Rhee
Sydney Collins Wilder
Advanced Level
Ana Belen Urgiles*
Carson Dino Rabuzzi Leydecker
Irene Limb
The Foreign Language Award, by vote of the Department, goes to the senior or seniors who have demonstrated excellence in and a passion for language acquisition: Paul Vincent Cresanta and Elena Marron McGahey
SCIENCE
9th
Douglas Dean Klink*
Grace Elizabeth Callander
Charlotte Anne-Marie Carroll Driscoll
Casey Elizabeth Gaughan
Alessandro Taiga Lorenzoni
Katherine Mendley Rauner
Elliot James Schiff
10th
Emma Lynn Best Rogowski*
Taylor Louise Bacon
Benjamin Gregory Lim Chadwick
Kevin Michael Griffee
Jisoo "Ann" Han
Sarah Drewsen Van Son
Jun Soo "Ben" Yoon
11th
Pascal Yves Cevaer-Corey—AP Environmental Science
Jackson Ford Dolphin—AP Environmental Science
Auden Rose Ehringer—AP Biology
Nayla Christene Kidd—AP Chemistry and AP Physics
Anasazi Vanessa Levy—AP Biology
Rachel H. Rex—AP Environmental Science
12th
Alexander Brett Duncan—AP Biology
Grace Catherine Farese—AP Psychology
Kelsey Ann Hartman—AP Psychology
Tae Jung Kim—AP Chemistry and AP Psychology
Carson Dino Rabuzzi Leydecker—AP Psychology
Shelby Louise Luce—AP Environmental Science and AP Psychology
Justin Thomas Myles—AP Environmental Science and AP Biology
The Biology Award: Irene Limb
The Chemistry Award: David Kakuei Chao
The Environmental Science Award: Ashley Regan Wachtell
The Physics Award: Erich Noa Herzig
The Psychology Award: Amy Elizabeth Feldman
HISTORY
9th
Casey Elizabeth Gaughan*
Cole Bailey Anderson
Emma Lee Robertson
Reade S. Rossman
Elliot James Schiff
Brooke C. Porter
10th
Anne Fraser Gregory*
Charles Morgenstein*
Taylor Louise Bacon
Laura Charlotte Kirkland
Skylar Emily Eastman Lewis
Wesley Liang
Emma Lynn Best Rogowski
Sarah Drewsen Van Son
11th
Lillian Claire Boyle*
David Kakuei Chao
Jackson Ford Dolphin
Auden Rose Ehringer
Reed Oliver Gulick-Stutz
Hsin-Yu "Felicia" Jiang
Anasazi Vanessa Levy
Mia Reynolds Voevodsky
12th
Alexander Brett Duncan
Grace Catherine Farese
Kelsey Ann Hartman
Lucy Fithian Meyers
Amar Chetan Patel
Nu Xiong
The History Prize: Ana Belen Urgiles
FINE ARTS
9th
Douglas Dean Klink*
Collier Lavender Smith
Morgana Sukhu Van Peebles
Mia Michelle Zaldastani
Elizabeth Meining Zhang
10th
Sienna Lola Currie—Digital Painting
Jisoo "Ann" Han—Intermediate Studio Art
Marissa Cristina Lopez—Photography
Declan Vincent Kelly—Photography
Phoebe Maria Killea—Intermediate Studio Art
Alexis Regan Wachtell—Photography
11th
Grant Kennedy Ellman*—Music
Wallice Kalkin—Ceramics
12th
Amy Elizabeth Feldman—Photography
Brisha Virginia Howe—Photography
Daniel Parker Kruth—Art History
Irene Limb—String Ensemble
Taylor Andrews Tobin—Photography
Emma Margaret Whitley—Photography
AP Art History top scholar: Daniel Parker Kruth
Wood Design scholars: William Oliver Halsted and Justin Thomas Myles
The Harry Llewellyn Bixby Dramatic Cup, first given in 1919 and awarded to students in recognition of their contribution to the Thacher Drama Program: Paul Vincent Cresanta and Jacqueline Gage Ruffin King
The Eric Bechtel Dachs Prize for Technical Theatre, awarded to the student who, in his or her career at Thacher, has shown the greatest dedication, imagination and expertise in technical theater: Parker Child Dawson and Amar Chetan Patel
The Darrah Corbet Jr Studio Prize, first given in 1941 in memory of Darrah Corbett Jr, CdeP 1936: Irene Limb
The Marcus Hele Dall Award, given to the student who has done the best work in photography: Julia Marie Girardoni
The Rhode Island School of Design Art Award, to that student who has demonstrated uncommon dedication, commitment and achievement in the Visual Arts: Hannah Lucia Morales Kent
The Agnes M. Lord Music Award, first given in 1922 to honor Mrs. Walter St. Clair Lord, who taught music at Thacher from 1898 to 1925: Paul Vincent Cresanta
The Class of 2000 Dance Award, established in recognition of the dedication, leadership and accomplishments of the dancers of the Class of 2000, goes to the senior who most embodies those qualities: Anna Isabella Fleming and Irene Limb
The Palmer Prize for Debating, first awarded in 1937 and given by the father of Lowell M. Palmer II CdeP 1938: Justin Thomas Myles
The William Bennett Munro Prize, first awarded in 1934 by Mr. Munro, who for many years was head of the Humanities Department at the California Institute of Technology, goes to that student who, in the opinion of the Faculty Judges and the School Chair, has delivered the most eloquent, thoughtful and carefully prepared speech in the School-wide competition: Shelby Louise Luce and Kallie Ann O'Connor
The Moffitt Saddle, given by Liz Moffitt Herr in memory of the long-term relationship between Thacher and her father, Herbert C. Moffitt MD CdeP 1933, awarded each year to that junior whose energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to the Horse Program reflects that of Doctor Moffitt: Mateo Cohen Davis
The Top Wrangler Buckle, given by the Class of 1979 in memory of their friend and classmate Richard A. Wilson Jr CdeP 1979 to recognize that senior who throughout his or her Thacher career has shown great endeavor and success in all aspects of the Horse Program—riding, camping, and leadership: Daniel Parker Kruth
The George Beckwith Gymkhana Trophy, presented to the captains of the winning gymkhana team:
Mateo Cohen Davis
Daniel Parker Kruth
Lachlan Ogden Nutting
Daniel Parker Kruth
Lachlan Ogden Nutting
The Bissell Gymkhana Trophy, presented each year to the high-point man or woman: Daniel Parker Kruth
The Herbert Sisters’ English Riding Trophy, first awarded in 2006, is given in honor of Alexandra MacLean Herbert CdeP 2002 and Deirdre Healy Herbert CdeP 2006, to that rider who has shown exceptional dedication, commitment, and talent in the English Riding Program: Lucy Fithian Meyers
The Charles Pratt Trapshoot Plate, awarded to that student with the highest score: Nicholas Chapman Johnson, with 18/25
The Vaquero Cup, awarded to the best all-around student in riding, shooting, and gymkhana: Nicholas Chapman Johnson
The Hollister Wheaton Trapshoot Award goes to the parent and student with the highest score: James Finch and Michael Finch '16 (43/50)
The Best Camper Award goes to the student who, in the opinion of the Camping Committee, has done the most camping and helped significantly with the running of the camping program: Alexander Brett Duncan
The Edward R. Spaulding Tennis Cup, presented to The Thacher School by E.R. Spaulding of Santa Barbara and first awarded in 1903, this award goes each year to the School Tennis Champion: William Oliver Halsted
The Condor Trophy is awarded to that girls' and/or boys' varsity athletic team or teams who, in the opinion of the Athletic Council, have through their work rate, dedication, attitude, and record of achievement in league and post-season competition, truly distinguished themselves. Awarded to the Boys’ Varsity Football Team and the Girls’ Cross Country Team
The Marvin Shagam Award goes annually to that student who has made a difference in The Thacher Community through force of character, goodness, courage, vision, and love for all God’s creation, rather than for leadership in academics and athletics. Although established in Mr. Shagam’s name, he has no part in the selection of the recipient. This year’s recipient: Ann Elizabeth Lefevre
The Cum Laude Society
Founded in 1906, Cum Laude is modeled on Phi Beta Kappa, the 232-year old honor society. Election to Cum Laude commends those students who have met the highest criteria of academic achievement and integrity throughout every semester of their time at Thacher. No more than 20% of the senior class may be elected; half that may be voted in as juniors. Additionally, to be chosen, a student must also hold dear the qualities of “Excellence, Justice and Honor” named in the Society’s motto: Areté, Diké, Timé.
Members of the Class of 2013, elected in their junior year:
Julianna Gamble Childs
Paul Vincent Cresanta
Irene Limb
Justin Thomas Myles
Melanie Gayle Reimer
Paul Vincent Cresanta
Irene Limb
Justin Thomas Myles
Melanie Gayle Reimer
Members of the Class of 2013, elected in their senior year:
Jung Min "Josh" Cho
Grace Catherine Farese
Kelsey Ann Hartman
Nancy Elizabeth Macmillan
Elena Marron McGahey
Jacob James Nelson
Amar Chetan Patel
Ana Belen Urgiles
Jack Raynor Weil
Grace Catherine Farese
Kelsey Ann Hartman
Nancy Elizabeth Macmillan
Elena Marron McGahey
Jacob James Nelson
Amar Chetan Patel
Ana Belen Urgiles
Jack Raynor Weil
Members of the Class of 2014, elected this year:
Auden Rose Ehringer
Grant Kennedy Ellman
Reed Oliver Gulick-Stutz
Quincy Jefferson Hunter-Daniel
Hsin-Yu "Felicia" Jiang
Caroline Sheldon Vohr
Grant Kennedy Ellman
Reed Oliver Gulick-Stutz
Quincy Jefferson Hunter-Daniel
Hsin-Yu "Felicia" Jiang
Caroline Sheldon Vohr
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