Gould Honors Students at Underclass Awards

Underclass Awards at Gould Academy celebrate students whose work, curiosity, leadership, and character have characterized them throughout the academic year. Department Book Awards are presented to students in each grade who demonstrate academic excellence within a subject area, while Scholar Shelf honors recognize students known for their curiosity and their role in creating inclusive learning environments. In addition to receiving recognition from their departments, Scholar Shelf recipients are honored with a permanently inscribed book added to the Sanborn Family Library collection.

Dean of Academics Ben Kamilewicz ’95 opened the evening by congratulating students for bringing their best selves to Gould every day.

“Tonight, we celebrate the life of the mind with our Underclass Awards. I am so proud of all you students who have given your best—day in and day out,” said Ben. “May you live with the courage and curiosity to continue these pursuits here and long after you have left for adventures beyond Gould.”

Ben went on to introduce the keynote speaker for the event, artist, Maine Adaptive Ski Coach, and Gould alumnus, Luke Paliocha ’10. Luke appealed to the Gould community to improve their own lives by helping others to feel like they belong through small acts.

With one small selfless gesture, I believe that you’ll begin to understand your value as a steward of our planet. You’ll better understand the mutual respect every one of you here deserves within humanity. - Luke Paliocha ’10

“Let’s start with today,” implored Luke. “[Say to yourself] ‘I’m going to start my day by making the world a little more comfortable for the person next to me. And I’m going to allow that little gesture to determine my attitude for the rest of my day.’ With one small selfless gesture, I believe that you’ll begin to understand your value as a steward of our planet. You’ll better understand the mutual respect every one of you here deserves within humanity. But most important of all, you can be certain that you’ll be headed in the right direction on any journey you can imagine.”

Congratulations to all of the recipients recognized for Book Awards and Scholar Shelf Awards this year! See the full list below.

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English Department

English Book Awards

• Grade 9: Charlie Robinson

• Grade 10: Silvi Emami-Greifendorf

• Grade 11: Mallory Raymond

English Scholar Shelf Awards

• Grade 9: Sol Smith

• Grade 10: Osie Hedden

• Grade 11: Sofiia Dudych

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History Department

History Book Awards

• Grade 9: Lily Salmon

• Grade 10: Cody Ann Scanlon

• Grade 11: Grace Scott

History Scholar Shelf Awards

• Grade 9: Sol Smith

• Grade 10: Wyatt Carter

• Grade 11: Noah Phelps

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Mathematics Department

Mathematics Book Awards

• Grade 9: Evie Hayes

• Grade 10: Maria Mangino

• Grade 11: Lucas Wang

Mathematics Scholar Shelf Awards

• Grade 9: Elsie Heon

• Grade 10: Cody Ann Scanlon

• Grade 11: Ezra Tsapis

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Science Department

Science Book Awards

• Grade 9: Sol Smith

• Grade 10: Silvi Emami-Greifendorf

• Grade 11: Caroline Choi

Scholar Shelf Awards

• Grade 9: Kash Massey

• Grade 10: Sophie Bermudez

• Grade 11: Sonya Merkulova and Liam Bevan

Bausch and Lomb Science Award

Presented in partnership with the University of Rochester to a junior recognized for outstanding academic achievement and exceptional promise in science.

• Mallory Raymond

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The Marlon Family IDEAS Center

Innovator Award

Presented to an underclass student who demonstrates exceptional creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving through work in the IDEAS Center.

• Ezra Tsapis

IDEA Center Scholar Shelf Award

• Maria Mangino

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World Languages Department

French Book Award

• Caroline Choi

French Scholar Shelf Award

• Jaiton Demas

Spanish Book Awards

• Bear Otten

• Maria Mangino

Spanish Scholar Shelf Awards

• Willow Eversberg

• Osie Hedden

• Heloisa Querobim

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National Language Honor Societies

National French Honor Society

• Hannah Martin

• Alex Laigle

National Spanish Honor Society

• Mae Bochart

• Avery Ciano

• Yuhiro Ejima

• Silvi Emami-Grieffendorf

• Willow Eversberg

• Aimee Lowry

• Heloisa Querobim

• Sadie Smith

• Nick Tetreault

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Visual Arts

Visual Arts Book Awards

• Grade 9: Evie Hayes

• Grade 10: Daiju Suzuki

• Grade 11: Toby Maguire

Underclass Pottery Award

• Solei Lane

Visual Arts Scholar Shelf Awards

• Grade 9: Eliza Nellis

• Grade 10: Cody-Ann Scanlon

• Grade 11: Kisaki Ishibashi

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Performing Arts

Performing Arts Awards

• Performing Arts - Vocal: Maeve Grocki

• Performing Arts - Instrumental: Aimee Lowry

• Theater Technical: Willow Eversberg

• Drama: Toby Maguire

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College and Community Awards

Dartmouth Alumni Club Book Award

Awarded to a junior in the top ten percent of the class who demonstrates strong character, meaningful contributions to the school community, and high academic achievement.

• Rosie Barstow

St. Lawrence University Book Award

Recognizes a junior with a strong commitment to community service and leadership.

• Farley Ordway

Smith College Book Award

Awarded to an outstanding female junior recognized for academic achievement, leadership, and concern for others.

• Claire Irons

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Book Award

Presented to a student who demonstrates academic excellence, resilience, leadership, and dedication to community.

• Judd McCann

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Book Award

Recognizes a student who excels in STEM, collaboration, innovation, and leadership.

• Ezra Tsapis

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Community and Leadership Awards

Brittiney Wish Bevin Kindness Award

Awarded to a junior who best embodies Gould’s core value of kindness through empathy, compassion, and care for others.

• Shunya Fujii

Todd Student Ambassador Award

Honors an underclass student who has demonstrated exceptional service as a Gould Blue Key ambassador and representative of the school community.

• Solei Lane

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Senior Four Point Geiger Scholarship Recipients

The Geiger Four Point Support Fund, established through the generosity of Harvey and Pam Geiger, provides financial support for innovative and thoughtfully developed Senior Four Point capstone projects that reflect Gould’s core values of curiosity, creativity, kindness, and courage. Selected students may receive up to a $2,000 stipend to support their work.

2026 Geiger Four Point Scholars

• Rosie Barstow

• Gretchen Heon

• Sean Xie

• Alana LaCourse

• Hauna Fitzmorris

• Anastasia Tarnovetska

• Nick Cornell

• Ezra Tsapis

• Hanson Meng

• Mallory Raymond

• Sofia Dudych

• Sonya Merkulova

• Noah Phelps

• Caroline Choi

• Solei Lane

• Ryder Bailey

• Aaliyah Lindgren

• Liam Bevan

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Outstanding School Awards

Carolyn S. Wollen Award

Presented to a sophomore girl who demonstrates leadership potential through personal example and full engagement in school life.

• Silvi Emami-Greifendorf

Edmond J. Vachon Award

Awarded to a junior who exemplifies outstanding contribution to the school and achievement within the community.

• Farley Ingersoll Ordway

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See all of the photos from the evening

Watch the full ceremony below. We apologize for the audio technical issues.