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2025 Class Day Awards
Last week, we honored our exceptional Upper School students who have excelled in academics, athletics, arts, and service.
This cherished ceremony brings our entire Upper School community together to celebrate excellence and character across every discipline.
Watch the ceremony on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/VuUTxvq_2E8?si=edAZNELjEddtYGlU
Appointment recognition to the United States Military Academy at West Point
Corinne Nolan '25
Appointment recognition to the United States Military Academy at West Point
Corinne Nolan '25
Art Gift to the School
Presented annually to a student whose artistic contributions leave a lasting legacy on campus.
Allie Ganc ’28
Presented annually to a student whose artistic contributions leave a lasting legacy on campus.
Allie Ganc ’28
9th & 10th Grade Awards
Ninth Grade Awards
Academic Engagement Award: Nico Mucchetti ’28
Spirit of Sanford Award: Enzo Encarnacion-Bognar ’28 & Annabelle Wei ’28
Ninth Grade Awards
Academic Engagement Award: Nico Mucchetti ’28
Spirit of Sanford Award: Enzo Encarnacion-Bognar ’28 & Annabelle Wei ’28
Tenth Grade Awards
Academic Engagement Award: Neha Khan ’27
Spirit of Sanford Award: Campbell Eckard ’27
Underclassmen Departmental AwardsAcademic Engagement Award: Neha Khan ’27
Spirit of Sanford Award: Campbell Eckard ’27
These awards recognize students in Grades 9–11 for exceptional academic performance and passion in specific fields of study.
- English / Stanley C. Nott Challenge Trophy: Rachel Durbano ’26
- Mark Shields History Award: Ada Henry ’26
- Math / Sigma Diploma Mathematics Award: Adithi Chandra ’26
- Science Award: Julia Caldwell ’26
- Studio Arts Award: Chaya Peipher ’26
- World Language: French: Isabella Atwood ’26
- World Language: Spanish: Ana Julia Glanden ’26
- World Language: Latin: Caden Butcher ’26
- Performing Arts Award: Abigail Smith ’26
Recognizing eleventh-grade students for academic achievement, leadership, and Sanford spirit.
- Eleventh Grade Academic Award: Rachel Durbano ’26
- Eleventh Grade Leadership Award: Abby Krape ’26
- Eleventh Grade Pine Award: Charli Harris ’26
Senior Awards
Chrysalis Award
Presented to the member of the yearbook staff who has taken the greatest responsibility for the publication of the Sanford yearbook.
Sarah Casarino ’25
Chrysalis Award
Presented to the member of the yearbook staff who has taken the greatest responsibility for the publication of the Sanford yearbook.
Sarah Casarino ’25
Dale Seymour Award
Presented to the senior boys and girls who have earned the greatest number of athletic letters in their Sanford careers.
Corinne Nolan ’25, Quinn Moore ’25, Quinn Murphy ’25
Presented to the senior boys and girls who have earned the greatest number of athletic letters in their Sanford careers.
Corinne Nolan ’25, Quinn Moore ’25, Quinn Murphy ’25
Sanford W. Sawin, Jr., Memorial Award
Awarded for outstanding achievement in the field of athletics.
Carson Kalish ’25, Jayden Taylor ’25, Jada Snow ’25
Awarded for outstanding achievement in the field of athletics.
Carson Kalish ’25, Jayden Taylor ’25, Jada Snow ’25
Frank H. Simmons Memorial Literary Award
Awarded for excellence in the literary arts.
Olivia Garcia-Chope ’25
Awarded for excellence in the literary arts.
Olivia Garcia-Chope ’25
Helen Vermeychuk Memorial Award
Recognizes a student whose curiosity and growth as a reader and writer inspired excellence in the classroom.
Corinne Nolan ’25
Recognizes a student whose curiosity and growth as a reader and writer inspired excellence in the classroom.
Corinne Nolan ’25
Sanford W. Sawin, Sr. Award for Mathematics
Awarded for superior work in mathematics.
Julian Nesbit ’25
Awarded for superior work in mathematics.
Julian Nesbit ’25
Marcelle Orsini Award for Foreign Language
Presented for outstanding work in the study of foreign languages.
Gabrielle Furline ’25, Carson Kalish ’25
Presented for outstanding work in the study of foreign languages.
Gabrielle Furline ’25, Carson Kalish ’25
Damon Brown Memorial Award for Science
Presented for excellence in the field of science.
Daniel Brake ’25
Presented for excellence in the field of science.
Daniel Brake ’25
W. Michael Akers Memorial Award for History
Awarded for exceptional historical study and scholarship.
Claire Suto ’25
Awarded for exceptional historical study and scholarship.
Claire Suto ’25
STEM Award
Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated excellence in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Sarah Casarino ’25
Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated excellence in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Sarah Casarino ’25
Bruce O. Jones Art Award
Presented for outstanding achievement in the visual arts.
Ida Finney ’25
Presented for outstanding achievement in the visual arts.
Ida Finney ’25
May V. Hays Memorial Plaque (Choral Music)
Presented for excellence in choral music.
Aidan McDermott ’25
Presented for excellence in choral music.
Aidan McDermott ’25
C. Edgar Fry, Jr. Memorial Award (Drama)
Awarded for outstanding performance and commitment in dramatic arts.
August Pompon ’25
Awarded for outstanding performance and commitment in dramatic arts.
August Pompon ’25
Clarence A. Hays Memorial Plaque (Band)
Presented for excellence in instrumental music.
Katie Adamopoulos ’25
Presented for excellence in instrumental music.
Katie Adamopoulos ’25
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