Celebrating Academic Excellence and Character: Gould Academy’s 2025 Underclass Awards

The evening began with welcoming remarks from Associate Head of School Ben Kamilewicz ’95, who reflected on the year’s academic journey and encouraged students to continue their pursuit of learning with courage and curiosity. He introduced the keynote speaker, Meghan Costello ’11—Gould alumna, alpine ski coach, and Triple Crown hiker. Through stories of adventure, coaching, and professional exploration, Costello inspired students to embrace the unexpected, follow their passions, and live with purpose.

Through personal stories from her time on trail, Meghan shared the lessons she’s learned while hiking thousands of miles across the country. As one of the few to complete the Triple Crown of Hiking—thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail—she spoke candidly about the physical and mental challenges of long-distance hiking, the value of solitude, and the joy of moving slowly through the world. Her reflections highlighted the courage to say “yes” to adventure and the growth from stepping into the unknown. She encouraged students to see their time at Gould not just as preparation, but as the beginning of a life filled with exploration, purpose, and continual learning.

Following her remarks, department chairs and faculty took the stage to present Book Awards and Scholarshelf recognitions across disciplines.

Grade 9: Zoe Badgett, Grade 10: Hauna Fitzmorris, Grade 11: Ella Wilder

Grade 9: Xander Gooding-Grandoit, Grade 10: Aleksandra Prosser, Grade 11: Clare Greene

Grade 9: Silvi Emami-Greifendorf, Grade 10: Claire Irons, Grade 11: Eoin Sullivan, Ella Wilder

Grade 9: Osie Hedden, Grade 10: Ezra Tsapis, Grade 11: Camila Grandoit

Grade 9: Maria Mangino, Grade 10: Lucas Wang, Grade 11: Emmett Cameron

Grade 9: Zoe Badgett, Grade 10: Mallory Raymond, Grade 11: Evelyn Burnes

Grade 9: Zoe Badgett, Grade 10: Mallory Raymond, Grade 11: Felicitas Dieterle

Grade 9: Maria Mangino, Grade 10: Sean Xie, Grade 11: Yuhiro Ejima

Maria Mangino

Zachary Garfield

Felicitas Dieterle

Caroline Choi, Ria Mangold

Andy Moses

Hazel Martin

Mauricio Ramirez Barrera, Caroline Choi, Felicitas Dieterle, Kelsey Doyle, Gretchen Heon, Ezra Karwacky, John Kelleher, Alana LaCourse, Solei Lane, Ria Mangold, Mateo Viniegra Ocampo, Sergi Puigdemasa, Mario Sanchez, Grace Scott, Lillian Smith, Eoin Sullivan, Calla Taylor

Liam Anderson, Benjamin Beanland, Richard Bindner, Kate Carlson, Wyatt Carter, Camila Grandoit, Allison Garcia, Parker Gilman, Osie Hedden, Charlee Hilliard, Claire Irons, Amelia Lepow, Aaliyah Lindgren, Hadley Long, William Maddox, Toby Maguire, Maria Mangino, Cooper Nicastro, Maya Roelofs, Cody-Ann Scanlon, Noah Schapiro, Tobé Smith, Junchao Wallace, Eleanor Wilder, Lauren Vigneaux

Grade 9: Zoe Badgett & Silvi Emami-Greifendorf, Grade 10: Toby Maguire, Grade 11: Dia Karsay

UC Pottery: Elise Moody

Music, Vocal: Maeve Grocki

Music, Instrumental: Brandon Philip

Theater Technical: Elise Moody

Drama: Alex Laigle

Grade 9: Avery Ciano, Grade 10: Kisaki Ishibashi, Grade 11: Hannah Pare

Dartmouth College: Emmett Cameron

St. Lawrence University: Henry Grohman

Smith College: Ella Wilder

Brandeis University: Alex Laigle

Bowdoin College: Andy Moses

Brittiney Wish Bevin Kindness Award: Evelyn Burnes

Todd Student Ambassador Awards: Lewis Anderson, Alana LaCourse

Senior Four Point Scholarships: Jasper Wills, Clare Greene, Ella Wilder, Alex Laigle, Brenna Fraser, Colin Martin

Carolyn S. Wollen Award: Farley Ordway

Edmond J. Vachon Award: Zachary Garfield

The Underclass Awards ceremony reminds us that achievement takes many forms. At Gould, students are supported and celebrated not just for what they accomplish but also for how they grow, lead, and contribute to their community. More photos from the Underclass Awards can be viewed on SmugMug