The outstanding achievements of the Junior Class this year were recognized and celebrated during the Junior Awards Breakfast held on Friday, May 31. The event honored students who demonstrated exceptional performance in each subject area. Additionally, the ceremony included the announcement and presentation of certificates to students who were awarded college scholarships for their exemplary academic or extracurricular achievements.
The following is a list of those subjects and awards, and the students who earned recognition this year.
RCS DEPARTMENT AWARDS
English
Certificate of Achievement in UHS English 11 - Cooper Penzabene
Certificate of Achievement English 11 - Grace O’Brien
Certificate of Honor - Madison Hunter
Social Studies
The Social Studies Citizenship Award - Alyssa Grogan
Most Improved in Social Studies - Mallory Raymond
Physical Education
Healthy & Active - Dominic Hoffman
The Sportsmanship Award - Kendall Bullock
World Language
For Exceptional Achievement in French - Ryan Morrow
For Exceptional Achievement in Spanish - Ana Ball
Math
Outstanding Achievement in the study of UHS Pre-Calculus - Cooper Penzabene
Excellence in Algebra II - Sabrina Racine
FACS
Outstanding Achievement in the Family and Consumer Science - Sabrina Racine
Business
Outstanding Work and Participation in Business - Keegan McClellan
Technology
Outstanding Achievement in Technology - Julio Vargas
The Arts
For Dedication and Celebration of the Visual Arts - Kadance Pickup
Excellence In Music - Kofi Opoku-Aning
Science
Most improvement in Science - Isabella Dulay
Rocket Science Award - Cooper Penzabene
Triple C Award
The Attorney General's 2024 Triple “C” Awards Program recognizes the "Commitment, Character, and Courage" of New York's most exceptional young people.
Lennon Babicz
Bella Misuraca
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Each year, certain colleges and universities ask school counselors to identify students based on specific criteria. Most of these students will receive a college application fee waiver. If the student applies, is accepted, and attends this college, he or she will receive a significant scholarship, typically over the course of four years.
RPI Medalist
This award recognizes a student who has shown strength and success in the fields of mathematics and science - Cooper Penzabene
Rochester Institute of Technology
Four outstanding students were nominated for the RIT High School Awards.
For Humanities and Social Sciences - Aurora Wagner
For Art and Design - Kadance Pickup
For Women in STEM - Kendall Bullock
For Science and Math - Sabrina Racine
Business & Leadership - Keegan McClellan
Sage Colleges
Student Sage Award: For a junior who has excelled in the classroom and who has been a role model and community leader - Isabella Dulay
The Saint Michael’s Book Award
For a student who is academically successful, and shows a sustained and sincere commitment to community service, issues of peace and justice, and concern for others - Molly Engelhardt
The Bonnie Scholarship
St. Bonaventure University’s Junior Scholarship recognizes students’ academic achievement and service to their school and community.
Mary McHugh
Madison Wilcox
Justin Sulik
Justin Castillo
Alex Halwick
Sam Langlais
Elmira Key Award
For Elmira College, this award acknowledges outstanding school and community leadership - Sam Rosen
Clarkson University Leadership Award
Demonstrates outstanding leadership and a student who has been a positive contributor to school and community - Ana Ball
Clarkson University Achievement Award
Demonstrates outstanding leadership and has been a positive contributor to school and community - Allison Kennedy
Alfred University Scholars Award
In recognition of academic and community achievement, along with an outside of ordinary character - Abby McDermott
University of Rochester - The following four recipients will receive an annual scholarship:
Bausch and Lomb Science Award - High Achievement and rigor in math and science - Katie McFerran
Frederick Douglass & Susan B Anthony Award - Commitment to addressing social issues, leadership, and dedication to community action. Strong grades and rigorous program in social sciences - Alyssa Grogan
George Eastman Young Leaders Award -
Strong leadership in school and community, academic excellence, and involvement in school activities - McKenna Slingerland