Class of 2009 Awards and Honors


Della Cummings
Valedictorian
Everett Young
Salutatorian

The John E. Talmadge Award – Alec Greer
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of English.
English Medals – Maddie Dahl, Margaret DuBose, Bridgette Duffield, Blake Sinyard
The Humanities Award – John Beach
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of the humanities.
Humanities Medals – Sloane Kukanza, Blake Sinyard
The Jackie S. Anderson Award – Malik Obeidin
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of mathematics.
Mathematics Medals – Katharine Follin, Katie Hilimire, Collier Perno
The Charles A. Koelsche Award – John Beach
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of science.
Science Medals – Ella Douglas, Katharine Follin, Will Jenkins, McKay Matthews
The John A. Downs Award – Anna Kochut
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of French.
French Medals – Andrew Borda Cabal, Ella Douglas, Charlie Yarn
The Latin Award – Margaret Gaby
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of Latin.
The Spanish Award – Maddie Dahl
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of Spanish.
Spanish Medal – Jess Marrano, Ashley Power
The Visual Arts Award – Tom McArthur
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of the visual arts.
Visual Arts Medals – Maddie Dahl, Blair Mallet
The Music Award – Anna Kochut
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of orchestra.
Music Medals – Ella Douglas, Eric Perkerson
The Theatre Award – Libby Hansen
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of the theatre arts.
Student Body President Award – Margaret Gaby
Students’ Award for Excellence – Blake Sinyard
Presented to the senior selected by the students as exemplifying the qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and school spirit. This student contributes significantly to the life of the school as well as sets an example for others.
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award - Blake Sinyard
Presented to the senior chosen by the faculty and seniors who exemplifies the qualities of leadership, dependability, service, and patriotism in the school, home, and community.
Scholar Athlete Award – McKay Matthews, Blake Sinyard
Presented to a senior boy and to a senior girl who have achieved outstanding records in both academics and athletics.
The G. William Thurston Athletic Award – Wright Shamp, Mary Hadley Williams
Presented to a senior boy and girl athlete whose keen sense of sportsmanship combined with superior athletic skill reflects the merits of Mr. Thurston. These athletes consistently portray competitive excellence with honor in attitude, effort, and performance
The Robert F. Marion Award – Maddie Dahl, Emily Rea
Presented to seniors in recognition of their outstanding service to the school and community, as his or her actions reflect the selfless devotion to the ideals and philosophy of Athens Academy as manifest in the spirit of Robert Marion.
Service Medals – Della Cummings, Margaret Heald, Anna Kochut, Sloane Kukanza
The Spartan Award – Andrew Borda Cabal, Margaret Gaby
Presented to a senior boy and girl who loyally exhibit school spirit and radiate that special enthusiasm that inspires other students. Through conscientious academic initiative and participation in school activities, these students exemplify the finest personal qualities of honor and concern for their fellow man.
The Headmaster’s Award – Sara Katherine Braucher, James Colquitt
Presented each year to a senior boy and girl who through the influence of character and unselfishness have made a significant contribution to the life of the school
The Kirk B. Oliver, Jr. Award
Ella Douglas, Margaret DuBose, Joey Miller
Presented to seniors whose involvement has had a significant impact in many areas of school life throughout his or her years in the Upper School. With total commitment and without expectation of recognition, he or she has shown dedication and support for the common good, willingly taking on challenges with dignity and courage.
Faculty Award For Excellence – Della Cummings, Everett Young
Presented to the members of the senior class who have demonstrated academic strength, commitment to learning and overall excellence during their years at Athens Academy. Recipients were nominated for departmental recognition in a minimum of three disciplines. This is the highest honor awarded by the faculty to a student for academic excellence.

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