Junior Book Prizes 2017
May 27, 2017
Juniors (L2R) Carter Melnick, Charles Shi, Chrissy Robinson, Rose Xi, Young Su Ko, Ian MacFarlane, Molly Dorion, and Cambria Weaver received Book Awards for various outstanding performances during their time at Cate.
During the recent end-of-year award ceremony, a handful of juniors were recognized for their commitment to scholarship, leadership, and co-curricular activities at the School. They were selected by Cate faculty to receive College Book Prizes. The recipients are as follows:
The University of Pennsylvania Book Award was presented to Young Su Ko. The award goes “To a high school junior who best exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of Benjamin Franklin – a scholar, innovator, and server of the community.”
The Johns Hopkins Book Award was presented to Chrissy Robinson. The award goes “To a rising senior who best demonstrates a desire for intellectual and moral growth, independent and original scholarship, and the strength of character to employ their scholarship to the betterment of society.”
The Dartmouth College Book Award went to Charles Shi. his award is presented “To the rising senior leader who is not only academically outstanding but also displays strong character, has made a positive impact on the life of the school community, and excels in at least one area of non-academic endeavor.”
Rose Xi and Carter Melnick were each awarded the Harvard Book Prize, which recognizes respectively, a girl and a boy, each of whom is “a rising senior who demonstrates excellence in scholarship and exceptional achievement.”
The Williams College Book Award was presented to Ian MacFarlane. The award goes “To a rising senior in the top of his or her class who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and has made a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.”
Cambria Weaver was presented with the Brown University Book Award. The award goes “To a rising senior who exhibits outstanding verbal and written communications skills.”
The Wellesley College Book Award was presented to Molly Dorian. This award is presented “To a young woman, chosen for her exceptional intelligence, character, determination, motivation, and achievement, who has been a top scholar, and who has made a significant personal contribution to her school.”