END OF YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY May 8, 2018

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1 END OF YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY May 8, 2018 GRADE 12 SCISA HONOR GRADUATES PALMETTO FELLOWS PRESENTED BY ACADEMIC COUNSELOR Graduates earn this honor by meeting all of the following criteria: SAT score of 1100 or an ACT score of 24 or higher 3.5 GPA or 92 numerical average for each of the student s seven semesters covering at least 15 units of academic subjects in the areas of math, English, science, social studies, and foreign language. Be recommended by the Head of School Earning this year s SCISA honors are Sofia Andre, Gabrielle Axson, Thomas Brandon, Lexi Crider, David Geddings, Katie Holley, Emily Irick, Keri Kibodeaux, Bill Metts, William Mills, Shrey Patel, Jackson Smith, and Mary Catherine Williams. This award recognizes the most academically talented South Carolina seniors. In order to qualify for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, students need to meet one of the following sets of academic requirements: Score at 1

2 JR SERVICE LEAGUE DISTINGUISHED YOUTH CLEMSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SCHOLAR least 1200 on the SAT (27 on the ACT) by the June national test administration of the senior year; earn a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA; and rank in the top 6% of the class. OR Score at least 1400 on the SAT (32 on the ACT) by the June test administration and earn a minimum of a 4.00 cumulative GPA. This year s Palmetto Fellows Award is presented to Lexi Crider, Bill Metts, and Shrey Patel. The Junior Service League Distinguished Youth Award is presented to one senior for loyalty, dedication and service to their school. The recipient is elected by the staff. This year this award is presented to Logan Teague. A senior is presented this award by ranking first in their class at the end of their junior year and are eligible for a $2500 per year scholarship if they attend Clemson. This year s Clemson Independent School Scholar Award goes to Lexi Crider. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA VALEDICTORIAN SCHOLARSHIP This award is given to the #1 student at the end of their junior year. This year s recipient is Lexi Crider. 2

3 Grade 11 COKER COLLEGE SCHOLARS COLUMBIA COLLEGE SCHOLARS CONVERSE SCHOLARS PRESENTED BY ACADEMIC COUNSELOR The designation as Coker College Merit Based Scholarship Program, which recognizes current juniors who rank in the top 30 percent of their high school classes and have GPA s above 3.0 and a minimum of 1100 on the SAT or PSAT, or a minimum of 24 on the ACT have been earned by Amber White, Josh Hutto, Jillee Anna Walter, Shivani Patel, Guy Watkins Best, Will Connor, John Pascoe, Laura King, Hunter Shafer, Claire Williamson, Mason Boney, Ian Scott, Rebecca Axson, and Nicholas Pascoe. Named as Columbia College Scholars, which recognizes young women who rank in the top 25 percent of their high school classes and should have at least a 3.0 GPA. These students are Laura King, Banks McConnell, Jadyn Murphy, Shivani Patel, Jillee Anna Walter, Amber White, and Claire Williamson Converse presents this award to five selected young women in the junior class who maintain a 3.5 weighted GPA or higher. This year s recipients are Laura King, Jadyn Murphy Shivani Patel, Jillee Anna Walter, and Amber White. 3

4 ERSKINE FELLOWS FURMAN SCHOLAR LANDER UNIVERSITY JUNIOR FELLOWS Erskine College recognizes high school juniors who rank in the top 15% of their class, have earned a minimum of 1100 on the SAT OR 24 on the ACT, and maintain a 3.5 weighted GPA. This recognition is given to Amber White, Josh Hutto, Jille Anna Walter, Shivani Patel, Guy Watkins Best, Will Connor, John Pascoe, Laura King, Hunter Shafer, Claire Williamson, Mason Boney, Ian Scott, Rebecca Axson, and Nicholas Pascoe. Students selected as a Furman Scholar must have a genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences, a high school weighted grade point average of 3.5 or higher, significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service, demonstrated leadership potential, and at least a 1360 on the SAT or PSAT or a 29 on the ACT. This recipient is Josh Hutto. To be considered for this award, students should rank in the top 20 percent of their junior class, and score a minimum of 25 on the ACT, 115 on the PSAT, or 1200 on the new SAT or PSAT and have at least a 3.5 GPA, and exemplify leadership in both academics and co-curricular activities. These students are Will Connor, John Pascoe, Shivani Patel, Hunter 4

5 PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE JUNIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD-PC JUNIOR FELLOW USC AIKEN SCHOLARS Shafer, Amber White, Josh Hutto, Jille Anna Walter, and Laura King. Presbyterian College Fellows Award recognizes high school juniors who have demonstrated superior academic achievement and potential for future success. The $4,000 scholarship awards $1,000 annually for four years of study at Presbyterian College. These students must meet two of the following criteria: One or more of the following test scores: PSAT score of 1100 or higher, SAT score of 1100 or higher, ACT Composite score of 22 or higher, must be ranked in the top 10 percent of the current junior class, or have a weighted GPA of 3.5 or more. This award goes to Amber White, Josh Hutto, Jilleee Anna Walter, Shivani Patel, Guy Watkins Best, John Pascoe, Laura King, Hunter Shafer, Claire Williamson, Mason Boney, Ian Scott, Rebecca Axson, Nicholas Pascoe, Grant Axson, Peyton Bair, Brandon Weeks, Brett Evatt, Avi Patel, and Will Connor. USC-Aiken Scholars recognizes juniors who are completing the college preparatory curriculum, rank in the top 15 percent of their class, scored at least 1050 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT, and participate in at least two extracurricular or community activities 5

6 UPSTATE JUNIOR SCHOLARS WOFFORD SCHOLAR JUNIOR LEADERSHIP were Amber White, Josh Hutto, Jillee Anna Walter, Shivani Patel, Guy Watkins Best, Will Connor, Jadyn Murphy, John Pascoe, and John Martin Reed USC Upstate recognizes outstanding high school juniors throughout South Carolina to honor academic achievements and community service. These students are academically talented, have scored at least 1000 on the PSAT, or 1100 on the SAT, or 24 on the ACT, and have an overall high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, and participate in extracurricular activities at school of in the community. These students are Amber White, Josh Hutto, Jillee Anna Walter, Shivani Patel, and Guy Watkins Best. Wofford College awards this scholarship to students who rank in the top 10% of their class, achieved a minimum score of 1300 on the PSAT or SAT, or 28 composite on the ACT, demonstrate qualities of scholarship, leadership and potential for success. These students must apply to either Wofford s Early Decision or Early Action deadline. This award is presented to Josh Hutto, Shivani Patel, and Amber White. This program has been developed to teach citizenship skills to high school 6

7 GIRLS STATE BOYS STATE boys and girls. Its purpose is to help introduce emerging leaders to Orangeburg County. Students selected by the Upper School faculty must exhibit strong leadership skills or show potential as emerging leaders while also maintaining above-average grades. This year s winners are John Henry Reynolds and Pamela Reynolds. This award is sponsored by the American Legion Posts from towns throughout Orangeburg County and presented to girls in their junior year who demonstrate the following characteristics: leadership ability, interest in government, character, maturity, honesty, scholarship, cooperativeness, and desire to participate. This year s delegates are Jadyn Murphy, Meg Respass, Madison Sharpe, Tori Smith, Mary Stack Summers, Mary Tillman Davis, and Jillee Anna Walter. Alternates are Peyton Bair and Amber White. This award is sponsored by the American Legion Posts from towns throughout Orangeburg County and presented to boys in their junior year who demonstrate the following characteristics: leadership ability, interest in government, character, maturity, honesty, scholarship, 7

8 cooperativeness, and desire to participate. This year s recipients are Guy Watkins Best, Will Connor, Trace Furtick, Evan Lambrecht, John Pascoe, Nick Pascoe, and John Henry Reynolds. AIKEN ELECTRIC WASHINGTON YOUTH TOUR W ASHINGTON YOUTH T O U R Aiken Electric Cooperative sponsors up to seven high school juniors on an all-expenses-paid trip to our nation s capital. This weeklong tour gives students a chance to see our government in action, experience the history of our nation and learn more about electric cooperatives. The primary residence of the applicant must have an active account with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. This honor is awarded to Rebecca Axson and Mason Boney. GRADE 10 AWARDS PRESENTED BY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR 8

9 HUGH O BRIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD This award is given to a current sophomore that has been identified by the faculty as a leader within his/her class. This award is presented to Carter Chandler. Alternate award is presented to Mary-Clare Fanning. HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARDS PRESENTATIONS WANNAMAKER AND WALLACE SCHOLARSHIPS These awards are selected by the faculty and are presented annually to girls or boys. These are partial tuition scholarships. Students who receive these awards demonstrate the following characteristics: scholarship, character, citizenship, service to school, dependability and cooperation. This year s recipients are: Tommy Wannamaker (rising seniors): Mason Boney, Jillee Anna Walter Robert Boyd Wannamaker (rising junior): Emilee-Clare Fanning, Nhi 9

10 Ngo Angie Rae Bryant Wannamaker (rising sophomore): Noland Boney, Zach Felkel TREY NOLL SCHOLARSHIP Mr. & Miss Indian Award TOMMY WANNAMAKER Each year since 2007, a deserving high school student has been awarded the Trey Noll Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will go to a rising junior. The scholarship is given to a student who best epitomizes the strongest character traits of Trey Noll which include being respectful and having a strong work ethic. This year s recipient is Andrew Felkel. Every year Orangeburg Prep elects two senior students to represent the school and Mr. and Miss Indian. This is not merely a popularity contest, but is based on several factors including scholarship, character, and contributions to the greater good of our school. This year we have elected Mary Catherine Williams and Bill Metts. The highest award any student can attain at Orangeburg Preparatory 10

11 AWARD NHS AWARDS Presented by Sponsor GRADUATION MARSHALS School is the Tommy Wannamaker Award. This award is presented annually to a senior boy or girl and is selected by the faculty based on outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and citizenship. This year s recipient is Lexi Crider. To be considered, the student must have attended Orangeburg Prep in the 9 th, 10 th, and 11th grades. Eligibility is determined on the basis of a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 and is ranked in the top 12 of their class. These juniors include Guy Watkins Best, Mason Boney, Will Connor, Josh Hutto, Laura King, Jadyn Murphy, John Pascoe, Shivani Patel, John Martin Reed, Hunter Shafer, Jillee Walter, Amber White, and Claire Williamson. SCISA SCHOLOR ATHLETE AWARD This award is given to students who letter in at least two varsity sports during the current school year and must maintain the honor roll status for the first three quarters of the school year. The following students have met this criteria: 9 TH GRADE: Gabrielle McCoskey, Joanna Hinds, Cate Williams, Zack Felkel, Jace Hiers, Landon Toole, Madison Weeks, Noland Boney, 11

12 10 th GRADE: Andrew Felkel, Austin Jackson, JoJo Wolfe, Cierra Banks, Bailey Livingston, Lindsay Salley, Benjamin Davis, GeorgiaAnn Craig, Kaylee Schurlknight 11 th GRADE: Rebecca Axson, Peyton Bair, Banks McConnell, Tori Smith, JilleeAnna Walter, Kennerly Ann Bair, Meg Respass, Marlee Robinson, Dallas Stoller, Claire Williamson, Guy Watkins Best, John Martin Reed, Mary Stack Summers, Grant Axson, Trace Furtick, Joshua Hutto, Evan Lambrecht, John Pascoe, Nicholas Pascoe, Hunter Shafer, Wesley Wells, Prerak Patel, Ian Scott, Will Connor, Brandon Weeks, Liam Worley 12 th GRADE: Keri Kibodeaux, Mary Catherine Williams, Shrey Patel, Thomas Brandon, Andrew Brickle, William Garner, Grahan Journey, Bill Metts, Hieu Ngo, Darby Self, Matheson Wannamaker, Dillon Cope, Sam O Cain 12