2021 Senior Academic Awards in Prep school

On April 28th, our Class of 2021 seniors attended an Academic Awards ceremony in Prep school. Please join us in congratulating our seniors who earned awards and scholarships this year.

THE HEADMASTER’S AWARD: To senior cadets for outstanding service to the Academy: 

• Sylvia Deitche
• Kenneth Fisher
• Isabella Brandreth
• Dominic Friend
• Kathryn Bonilla
• Yijian Lyu
• Hailey Gordon

HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL AWARD:  In recognition of the cadets who have embraced their high school experience, and were involved in a variety of extracurricular activities and maintained strong academics: 

• Maximilien Burkhardt
• Cooper Bostick
• Aidan Roland
• Liam Renou
• Avicenne Nasr

THE MAJOR MEGAN McCLUNG SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Presented to a female  cadet who exhibits honor, courage, commitment, and leadership in the honor of Major Megan McClung, ‘91N:

• Caroline Fiorillo

THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF WOMEN DESCENDANTS OF THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD:  Presented to the cadet that shows the excellent character as a member of society; and outstanding behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen: 

• Cristian Yanez Macedo

THE GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR FOUNDATION AWARD: For outstanding leadership as a senior cadet: 

• Caroline Fiorillo

THE ST PETERSBURG CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: For outstanding leadership, prep school bearing, and excellence of character:

• Mariia Prodayavich

NJROTC DISTINGUISHED CADET:  To the cadet with the highest combined average and scholastic standing in NJROTC, academics, and prep school bearing:

• Naval Science IV: Cristian Rogers-Romero 
• Naval Science III: Collin Low

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY EXHIBITION DRILL AWARD:  To the cadet who contributed the most to the Exhibition Drill Team:

• Zachary Fisher

JOSEPH C. GILLAM AWARD: Cadets wrote an area essay on leadership.

• Caroline Fiorillo

AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLASTIC MEDAL:  This award is presented annually to one NS-2 or NS-3 cadet at each unit based on the cadet’s overall scholastic achievements.

• Collin Low

THE AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II, KOREA AND VIETNAM:  A certificate and medal for leadership and academic achievement:

• Madison Moore

 THE AMERICAN LEGION BRONZE MUSIC MEDAL is awarded to the cadet that excelled to the highest level of their abilities in the fine art of music, while also exemplifying their creativity and leadership.

• Trent McCauley

THE ASSOCIATION OF Prep School & COLLEGES OF THE UNITED STATES “President’s Medal”: This award is presented to a cadet that exemplifies the mission and standards of the schools NJROTC Program. 

• Collin Low

THE PRUDENTIAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD:  This is the United States’ largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. 

•  Casey McKee

FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP:  The following Seniors have met the initial qualifications for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.  The scholarship is based on grades and ACT or SAT test scores.  The State of Florida will make a final determination of scholarship recipients over the summer.

• Florida Academic Scholars
  • Ansley Fine
  • Kenneth Fisher
  • Zachary Fisher
  • Thomas Le
  • Maurice Leon
  • Casey McKee
  • Turiya Moka
  • Ella Sokolowski
• Florida Medallion Scholars
  • Devyn Barrett
  • Kathryn Bonilla    
  • Caroline Fiorillo     
  • Edward Gaines
  • Hailey Gordon
  • Daniel Krueger
  • Scanlin Peyok
  • Aidan Roland

Scholastic Art & Writing Regional Award Winners 

• Maurice Leon – Silver Award for his poem titled “Gone”; Gold Key Award for his Digital Art Piece “And We Burn Bright and Bitterly”; Honorable Mention for his piece “We Watch these Wicked Things Through Many Eyes”
• Turiya Moka – Honorable Mention, for her poem titled “Basking in Oblivion”
• Casey McKee – Honorable Mention, for her personal memoir titled “What’s Next?”

Stanley Shallet Short Story Competition Pinellas County:

• Thomas Le – Third Place, for his story titled “Black Ink”

MR. AND MRS. FRANK WENDT DISTINGUISHED MUSICIAN AWARD:  To the senior outstanding musician in the Band during the 2020-2021 school year. The award was established by Frank P. Wendt Class of 42N:

• Brandon McClellan

THE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER-4, VICTOR SHUL, US MARINE CORP,  BAND SERVICE AWARD:  To the senior cadet making the most outstanding contribution to the band program over four years: 

• Casey McKee

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY SOCIAL STUDIES AWARD: To the senior cadet who has shown the greatest interest and improvement in Social Studies:  

• Zachary Fisher

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY ENGLISH AWARD:  To the senior cadets who have shown the greatest interest and achievement in English:

• AP Literature:  Ansley Fine
• English IV Honors:  Sabrina Burke
• English IV: Yesica Johnson

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY JOURNALISM AWARD:  For excellent performance on a school-produced publication: 

• Sabrina Burke

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY DRAMA AWARD:  For excellent performance in the drama program:

• TaiJuan Lucas

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY FINE ARTS AWARD:  To the senior cadet who has shown the greatest interest and achievement in Fine Art:  

• Maurice Leon  

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY MATHEMATICS AWARD:  To the senior cadets who have shown the greatest interest and achievement in mathematics: 

• Turiya Moka

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY SCIENCE AWARD:  To the senior cadet who has shown the greatest interest and achievement in science: 

• Isabella Brandeth

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY FOREIGN LANGUAGE AWARD:  To the senior cadets who have shown the greatest interest and achievement in foreign languages:

• Chinese: Ansley Fine
• Spanish: Turiya Moka, and Ella Sokolowski

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY AVIATION AWARD:  To the senior cadet who has demonstrated the most proficiency in aviation: 

• Andrew Jeon

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY ENGINEERING AWARD: To the senior cadets showing the greatest interest and achievement in engineering: 

• Ella Sokolowski

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY SCUBA AWARD: To the senior cadets who have demonstrated the most proficiency, excellence, and participation in the dive program:

• Will Rice

THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY SAILING AWARD:  To the senior cadet who showed the most proficiency, excellence, and participation at the waterfront:

• Hudson Riggs

THE ORIE T. BANKS BEST SENIOR ATHLETE AWARD: To the cadet selected as the best senior athlete of the year in memory of Orie T. Banks, a former Head of Lower School and Dean of Students of Admiral Farragut Academy who served for over 40 years, a medal, his or her name engraved on a permanent plaque, and a $750 award goes to: 

• Ronald White

THE GRIMES MEMORIAL TROPHY: To the cadet contributing most to the athletic program at Admiral Farragut Academy. A medal and his and her name engraved on a permanent plaque: 

• Dillon McCauley
• Trent McCauley

THE RAVEN O. DODGE AWARD:  In memory of the longest-tenured headmaster in Admiral Farragut Academy’s history, who served over 30 years at the Toms River, New Jersey Campus. $500 is awarded to the senior cadet who has demonstrated dedication to prep school Admiral Farragut Academy through character, service, and leadership:

• Casey McKee

CAPTAIN WILLIAM R. MASCIANGELO AWARD:  In honor of the formal organizer of the first Alumni Association of Admiral Farragut Academy, who dedicated himself to bringing the North and South campus alumni together, was the first Parent’s Group liaison and the first Development Director. $500 is awarded to the student for their outstanding contributions to the school and society through academic and personal excellence. 

• Scanlin Peyok

THE FORCARDI AWARD:  In honor of a past board member of Admiral Farragut Academy, who has been a strong supporter and active AFA community participant for over 35 years. $500 is awarded to the senior who has demonstrated exemplary character through their involvement on and off-campus and their impact on the lives of others. 

•   Maurice Leon

THE EDWARD L. GILGENAST AWARD:  In memory of Admiral Farragut Academy South’s former Spanish teacher, Upper School Head, and Headmaster, who served the school and its cadets for over 30 years. A $500 award goes to the senior who has embodied our core values of perseverance, integrity, health and wellness, and self-discipline:

• Maximilien Burkhardt

THE EARL M. CLARK AWARD:  To honor the longest-serving headmaster of Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida from 1949-1976, this award of $750 is given to the senior in appreciation of their dedication, enthusiasm, cooperation, and hard work while at the Academy:

•  Cristian Yanez Macedo

THE NATHANIEL “NATE” LEWIS WILKINS  MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD for $3,000. 

• Liam Renou

AP Capstone Diploma Candidates

To the graduating seniors who have taken and passed AP Seminar, followed by AP Research and earned scores of 3 or higher in prep school the AP Seminar and the AP Research exams, as well as four additional AP Exams of their choosing, are candidates to receive the AP Capstone Diploma™.

• Kathryn Bonilla
• Ansley Fine
• Kenneth Fisher
• Zachary Fisher
• Dominic Friend
• Hailey Gordon
• Daniel Krueger
• Thomas Le
• Maurice Leon
• Turiya Moka
• Madison Moore
• Ella Sokolowski

Salutatorians 

Three students from the Class of 2021 have earned the honor of Salutatorian in prep school.  These students have earned a GPA of 4.59. 

• Maurice Leon 
• Turiya Moka
• Ella Sokolowski

Valedictorian

Our Class of 2021 Valedictorian this year has earned an outstanding GPA of 4.63.  

•  Ansley Fine