Senior Awards 2026

Senior Awards 2026

Friends Upper School faculty, students, and their families came together on Friday, June 5, to celebrate the remarkable achievements of seniors who have shown outstanding dedication, resilience, and excellence throughout their Upper School journey.

Each award presented represents not just academic prowess or extracurricular involvement, but also the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship that are the foundation of Friends School. These students have not only excelled in their studies but have also contributed to the life of the School.

Listed below are the awards and the student(s) who received them:

The Letitia M. Stockett English Award: Emma B., Sasha R., & Harry J.
The Richard West Clarkson Modern Language Award: Sebastian E. & Lucas R.
The Joan Alma Eckert ’49 Award: Giuliana C. & Hannah R.
The Proficiency and Sustained Effort in the Study of Latin: Jacob B., Teddy B., Lara H., & Aiden Y.
The Proficiency and Sustained Effort in the Study of Spanish: Emma B., Lily M., Graham P., Semir I., & Indigo M.
The Claire G. Walker Award for Excellence in the Study of Russian: Sasha R., Maya E., Harry J., & Nicholas B.
The Eleanor D. Mace Award for Excellence in the Study of History: Sadie P. & Elia S.
The Eugene Denk/Bliss Forbush Jr. Award for Proficiency in Mathematics: Aiden Y.
The Alvin S. Chilcoat Award for the Student Showing the Most Growth in the Study of Mathematics: Eve F.
The William S. Pike Award in the Study of Science: Adler H., Giuliana C., & Maya E.
The Award for Proficiency and Sustained Effort in the Field of Art: Coco L., Greyson V., & Nora R.
The Christopher R. McGraw Dramatics Award for Appreciation, Understanding, and Contribution to the Theatre: Luke R., Emma B., & Lara H.
The Gerry L. Gomprecht Award: Lara H.
The Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Vocal Music Program: Lily M.
Adrian M. Cephas Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Friends School Instrumental Music Program: Hannah P. & Neil C.
The Isabel Woods Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Friends School Instrumental Music Program: Oliver W., Leah F., & Caleb K.
The Friends New Media for Social Impact Award: Micah K., Charlotte J., & Sadie P.
The Mary Allen Wilkes Award for Excellence in Computer Science: Nico W.
The Award for Independent Enrichment Through Reading: Nico G. & Sadie P.
The Friends School Proficiency in Dance Award: Maya E. & Coco L.
Recognition of Student Senate Leadership: Nico G. & Semir I.
The Award for Outstanding Contribution to Quaker Values at Friends School: Maya E. & Luke R.
The Bliss Forbush Sr. Award for Spirit of Fellowship: Teddy B., Nico G., & Barak A.
FSAA Award: Asish C., Hannah P., Indigo M., & Morgan T.-S.
The L. Lawrence Peacock H’89 Award: Emma B., Jacob B., Nicholas B., Lara H., Semir I., Jack M., Hannah H., Rhea P., Luke R., Anaya R., Elia S., Abby S., & Nico W.