The following students in grades 9th-11th are being recognized based on their academic performance for the 2020-2021 school year.
GEORGIA CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
This award recognizes juniors who are in the top 5% of their class.
Presented to: Peyton Barfield, Gavin Brahney, Ava DellaDonna, Ethan Steinfeld, A’nna Wilcox
CUM LAUDE SOCIETY
Membership in this organization represents the highest academic designation awarded a Mount de Sales student. Junior membership is limited to the top 5% of the class based on cumulative academic GPA through the third grading period of the junior year.
Presented to: Peyton Barfield, Gavin Brahney, Ava DellaDonna, Ethan Steinfeld, A’nna Wilcox
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY RACHEL CARSON HEALTHY PLANET AWARD
Chatham University honors students who are dedicated to sustainability and community development.
Presented to: Johniya Barnes
PRESBYTERIAN SCHOLARS
Presbyterian College honors students who are ranked in the top 10% of the junior class and who have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Admitted students are eligible for a $1,000 per year scholarship.
Presented to: Peyton Barfield, Gavin Brahney, Roxanna Davis, Ava DellaDonna, Adia McGahee, Ethan Steinfeld, Alexis Stone, A’nna Wilcox
WOFFORD SCHOLARS
To qualify as a Wofford College Scholar, a student should be ranked in the top 10% of the class and have achieved a combined score of 1300 on the SAT or a 28 on the ACT.
Presented to: Gavin Brahney, Ava DellaDonna, Ethan Steinfeld, A’nna Wilcox, Adia McGahee
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER AWARDS
The University of Rochester sponsors the following prestigious awards that recognize high school juniors’ outstanding achievements in leadership and academics.
Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award
The award is presented to a student with high achievement and rigor in science and math as well as positive contributions to the school and the community.
Presented to: A’nna Wilcox
Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award
The award is presented to a student with demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues, leadership and dedication to community action, and strong grades and rigorous courses in the humanities and social sciences.
Presented to: Robert Sumowski
George Eastman Young Leaders Award
The award is presented to a student with strong leadership experience, high grades and challenging courses, and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.
Presented to: Gavin Brahney
Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology
The award is presented to a student with strong interest in innovation and/or information technology and a high level of achievement in this area, exposure to new technologies outside of school, and leading other students to new approaches to old problems.
Presented to: Elijah Batchelor
BOOK AWARDS
Book awards are sponsored by colleges and universities and recognize outstanding juniors across the country.
Brown University Book Award
This is awarded to students who exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Presented to: Jennifer Meizanis
Harvard Prize Book Award
This is awarded to students who display excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other fields.
Presented to: Ethan Steinfeld
St. Lawrence University Book Award
This award recognizes students who display a significant commitment to inclusivity within their communities.
Presented to: Kosi Umerah
St. Michael’s Book Award
This award recognizes students with academic achievement and exemplary community service.
Presented to: Kobe Butts, Adia McGahee
Wellesley Book Award
This award recognizes young women for their intelligence, determination, motivation, and achievement.
Presented to: A’nna Wilcox
ARDMORE PUBLISHING SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is given through Susan Crawford, a 1963 graduate. The program rewards student literary talent as exhibited in exceptional knowledge of grammar and mastery of the craft of writing.
Presented to: Kennedie Owens, Noah Silver, Victoria Ubelhor
ACADEMIC LETTERS & STARS
Letters
Students earn a yearly academic average of 95 or higher, without rounding, at the end of the third quarter of a given year.
Presented to: Ella Cole Alderman, Johniya Barnes, Maya Blanche, Anna Cane, Christian Cane, Brittany Cardenas, Elaine DeGuzman, Leanna Fdoul, John Fdoul, McKenzie Foshee, Emma Harris, Rachel Heacox, Walker Helms, Gabriel Howard, Madeline Jones, Qualin Lockett, McKenna McIntyre, Molly Grace Nebel, William Partain, Wylie Saviello, Samantha Sipe, Bricen Smith, Ethan Steinfeld, Sawyer Stuart, Jason Taylor, Donnovan Thomas, Victoria Ubelhor, Ava Walker, Ellas Walker, Kimberly Watson, Sarah Wood
Stars
After earning an initial Academic Letter, students are awarded gold stars for subsequent years in which they maintain a 95 average.
Presented to:
Peyton Barfield, Zoe Barker, Kovin Batten, Bryce Beebe, Sean Bernal, Sophia Bolan, Gavin Brahney, Marion Clark, William Cowart, Roxanna Davis, Ava DellaDonna, Kadence Hart, Eleanor Hawkins, Ariana Johns, A’Khori Jones, Matthew Langan, Thomas MacMillan, Leah McClain, Adia McGahee, Jennifer Meizanis, Jose Morales, Richard Nelson, Johanna Rodriguez-Sanchez, Ella Smith, McKenna Smith, Madison St. Peter, Alexis Stone, Robert Sumowski, Evelyn Taylor, Cara Trotter, A’nna Wilcox, Madison Yousif
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Peyton Barfield, Johniya Barnes, Hadli Bloodworth, Gavin Brahney, Isabelle Burns, Reese Crews, Roxanna Davis, Ava DellaDonna, Kadence Hart, Qualin Lockett, Adia McGahee, Jennifer Meizanis, Richard Nelson, Noah Silver, Ethan Steinfeld, Alexis Stone, Robert Sumowski, John Union, Ava Walker, A’nna Wilcox
NATIONAL BETA CLUB
Joshua Alcantar, Ella Cole Alderman, Johniya Barnes, Kovin Batten, Bryce Beebe, Sophia Bolan, Christian Cane, Marion Clark, William Cowart, Eva Crader, Eleanor Hawkins, Madison Fairchild, McKenzie Foshee, Rachel Heacox, Evan Iuliucci, Ariana Johns, Jacob Kim, Matthew Langan, Lily Livingston, Leah McClain, Kristen McElroy, Thomas MacMillan, Chelsea Meyer, Jose Morales, Richard Nelson, Ikenna Nwoke, Johanna Rodriguez-Sanchez, Ella Smith, McKenna Smith, Madison St. Peter, Ethan Steinfield, Evelyn Taylor, Cara Trotter, Kimberly Watson, Madison Yousif