In addition to receiving recognition for academic success at Whitefield, Upper School students were also honored with awards by Whitefield as well as colleges, universities, and businesses. Students were recognized for their academic success, dedication to community service, and extraordinary character. Listed below are the special awards received by Upper School students during Upper School Honors Day.
EPHESIANS AWARD
A student in each grade who is most enthusiastic about ongoing community service throughout the course of the school year
Ninth grade - Natalie Pitter
Tenth grade - Kathryn Bracher
Eleventh grade - Rebecca Carswell
Twelfth grade - Ellis Jones
TIMOTHY AWARDS
Young man and woman in each grade who sets the best example for his or her peers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity
Ninth grade - Jake Gilbert and Anna Reeves McCutcheon
Tenth grade - Whitney Merkle and Norman Harris
Eleventh grade - Stephen Bracher and Alice Fugate
Twelfth grade - Hunter Holliday and Savannah Ballew
COMMUNITY SERVICE HONOREES
For students who complete 100+ community service hours in a year
Grace Babcock, Kathryn Bracher, Stephen Bracher, Harrison Bradley, Kelsey Butler, Cecil Butler, Rebecca Carswell, Justine Connor, Jacob Crowe, Noah DiGiorgio, Berto Dryden, Kristen Fikse, Megan Fikse, Alice Fugate, Samara Huggins, Ellis Jones, Emily Kendrick, John Kendrick, Robert Keough, Megan Kessler, Caroline Langella, Amanda Lawson, Ali Matthews, Mary Claire McClellan, Micah Owens, Bella Pefianco, Natalia Pitter, Brittany Pritchett, Chandler Reagan, Harris Reed, Kathleen Stueve, Keiran Witharana, and Emma Wright.
SOPHOMORE AWARD
The Rhodes College Book Award
student who has demonstrated exemplary community service
Kelsey Butler
JUNIOR AWARDS
Furman University Scholars Award
based on high grades and standardized test scores
Stephen Bracher, Justin Brendel, Alice Fugate, Caroline Holliday, David Lemasters, and Sarah Marriott
Agnes Scott College
Selected for excellence in scholarship, leadership, character, and service
Anna Long
Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award
student who has demonstrated high achievement and rigor in science classes and has received high PSAT and SAT math scores
Grace Miller
Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award
Student who has demonstrate a commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues with an emphasis on study, community action, and dialogue
JB Johnson
George Eastman Young Leader’s Award
student who has demonstrated strong leadership experience at school and community, high grades, challenging courses, and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities
Elaine Sharitz
Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology Award
honors a student who has a strong interest and high level of achievement in innovation and technology
Caroline Holliday
Converse Junior Scholars Program
honors women dedicated to developing their leadership abilities, giving back to their community by serving others
Cara Grace Hildebrand, Hannah Hill, Katie Kassis, Kerry Anna Lemasters, Anna Long, Ali Matthews, Grace Miller, and Mary Beth Newkirk
Wofford Scholars Program
presented to outstanding students based on leadership, academic achievement, and character
Stephen Bracher, Justin Brendel, Rebecca Carswell, Alice Fugate, and Sophie Kemether
Presbyterian College Fellows Award
presented to students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement and potential for future success
Rebecca Carswell, Alice Fugate, Sarah Marriott, Katie Mitcham, Dane Peterson, Sophie Kemether, JB Johnson, and Mary Beth Newkirk
Distinguished Christian High School Student Award
Presented by ACSI to students that best represent each of these five areas:
Athletics - Everett Pollard.
Fine Arts - Dane Peterson.
Christian Service - Emma Wright.
Leadership - Frances Hamilton.
Academics - Katie Mitcham
Rensselaer Medal Program
student who has excelled in math and science
Sarah Marriott
Phi Betta Book Award
best exemplifies the Phi Beta Kappa principles of freedom of inquiry and liberty of thought and expression
Alice Fugate
University of Georgia Certificate of Merit
Students with outstanding scholastic achievement throughout the first three years of high school
Alice Fugate and Caroline Holliday
Valentine Award
Established by Keith and Sandra Valentine, parents of 2004 graduate John Valentine, to encourage and reward Whitefield students who reach out to underclassmen
Justin Brendel.
Eagle Scout
Stephen Bracher, Jake Fikse,Nick Russell, James Schultz, and Jonathan Thomas.
SENIOR AWARDS
Senior Achievement Award
the senior who has demonstrated exceptional accomplishment through initiative. This young person has displayed consistent effort, hard work, steady academic progress, and a positive attitude throughout his Upper School career
Matthew Millburn
National Achievement Outstanding Participant
honors academically promising Black American high school students who scored in the top percent of more than 160,000 Black Americans (based on the 2011 PSAT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
National Achievement Outstanding Participant
Kelsey Johnson
National Achievement Semi-finalist
Ricardo Russ
Commended National Merit Award Students
Morgan Landers and Caroline Langella
STAR Student Award
Caroline Langella (STAR teacher Rebecca Brown) and Emily Demoss STAR teacher Jesse Breite)
Jabez Award
the senior who has shown extraordinary leadership in the Upper School, not only in the classroom, but also in extracurricular activities
Bella Pefianco
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cup
the senior who has achieved all-around excellence and leadership in academics, athletics, the arts, and community activities
Kelsey Johnson
Charles L. Johnston Christian Leadership Award
the senior who best lives out the Christian faith in relationship with his or her peers as well as within the adult community
Alli McLemore
George Whitefield Award
the senior who best exemplifies the words of the Whitefield Academy mission statement
Kayla Reeder