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Dozens of seniors, along with a few other Upper School students, received honors on April 28, 2026, in the annual Tunstall Awards Assembly.

Head of School Travis Larrabee opened the assembly, noting that, while it highlights academic achievement, it also recognizes students' curiosity and drive to solve challenging problems.

“In a world that often rewards quick answers and easy conclusions, we pause to recognize something deeper: the habits of mind that sustain lifelong learning, curiosity, reflection, and thoughtful engagement," he said. “Today, we honor both the accomplishments we can see and the spirit of inquiry that makes them possible.

Cum Laude Society Spring 2025 Inductees

• MILLA AVERY
• VIVI DEANS
• AARUSH DESAI
• ALEX LAWSON
• ZOFIA LEHMANN
• DAVID MARTIN
• TAYLOR MCDONALD
• SIYA PATEL
• ADALINE SCOTT
• ADI THAPA
• YAOYAO WANG

Cum Laude Society Spring 2026 Inductees

• KIRAN FOLCK
• CARSON GADDY
• ALEX LONG
• MICHAEL LONG
• MILES MCKENZIE
• DAVIS MCNULTY
• KYLIE MORGAN
• QUINN PARVIN
• AUBREY ROWLAND
• KEESE SHAMBLEE
• CAROLINE WILLIS
• CATHERINE ADAMS
• WILLIAM CHUNG
• JANE EARP
• SIMON FASS
• GRANT FERNANDEZ
• KATE FINE
• LIVI KOHLER
• ANNA LARRABEE
• LILY MASON-BREIT
• WILL POYNTER
• TRISTAN SYM
• SIENNA WATSON

Military Recognition

• DAVID MARTIN and KEESE SHAMBLEE will attend the United States Naval Academy.

NROTC Scholarships

• ALLIE KEFFER—UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
• ELLA STUFFLEBEEM—VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

National Merit Scholarship Commendation Winners 

• KIRAN FOLCK
• ALEX LONG
• MICHAEL LONG
• TAYLOR MCDONALD
• QUINN PARVIN

National Merit Scholarship Finalists

• AARUSH DESAI
• DAVID MARTIN
• ADI THAPA
• YAOYAO WANG

National Merit Scholarship Recipient

• AARUSH DESAI

Advanced Placement Exam Scholars (3 or better on three or more AP exams)

• CAROLYN BOHAN
• JULIA DODD
• JACKSON HARRIS
• QUINTON INNIS
• ADITYA JAIN
• UZAIR JAWAD
• AMANDA JOHNSON
• STELLA JOHNSON
• MICHAEL LONG
• MILES MCKENZIE
• SABRINA YEE

Advanced Placement Scholars with Honor (at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, 3 or better on four or more exams)

• LUKE BUCHANAN
• AARUSH DESAI
• JAY FERNANDO
• ZOFIA LEHMANN
• ALEX LONG
• TAYLOR MCDONALD
• QUINN PARVIN
• RAEGAN SLAUSON-BLEVINS

Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction (average score of at least 3.5 on AP exams, 3 or better on five or more exams)

• MILLA AVERY
• DAVID MARTIN
• DAVIS MCNULTY
• SIYA PATEL
• AUBREY ROWLAND
• EMILY SALIB
• ADI THAPA
• YAOYAO WANG

Harvard Book Award (junior who displays excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with other achievements) CATHERINE ADAMS

Yale Book Award (junior displaying outstanding personal character and intellectual promise) WILL POYNTER

Jefferson Book Award (junior displaying qualities of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship) JANE EARP

William & Mary Leadership Award (student who shows inspirational leadership, outstanding scholarship, unwavering loyalty) WILLIAM CHUNG

Bowdoin Book Award (junior demonstrating strong leadership in community service) SIMON FASS

Tulane Book Award (junior in recognition of their excellence in academics, leadership, and public service) SIENNA WATSON

University of Vermont Citizen Scholar Book Award (junior who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to scholarship inside the classroom and impressive duty to citizenship and activism outside the classroom) HELEN MCCABE

VMI Book Award (student who has demonstrated outstanding honor, leadership, and responsibility) JONAH BAKKAR

Sweet Briar College Book Award (junior girl in recognition of her leadership skills and academic achievement) ERIN LITTLE

High Point University Book Award (sophomore who models a growth mindset and who demonstrates excellence and service) MIA FROEHLER

William Perry Moore IV Award (sophomore showing love of film, language, and literature) GABRIEL BOND

Statesman Award (senior with the greatest potential for outstanding leadership and service in public affairs, government, and the promotion of the common good) JACKSON HENRY

Academic Achievement in Psychology Award (senior showing excellence in the study of psychology and participation in Peer Counseling) MEREDITH AVERY

Summer Residential Governor's Schools & World Language Academies

• HAVEN CARROLL (World Language Academy in Spanish)
• CAROLINE REGNER (World Language Academy in French)
• CATHERINE ADAMS (Governor’s School for Humanities)
• LILY MASON-BREIT (Governor’s School for Humanities)
• TEAGHAN BROWN (Governor’s School for Visual and Performing Arts)
• ROHITH KONDURI (Governor’s School for Math, Science, and Technology)

Renaissance Readers (must read a minimum of five works beyond the curriculum and receive satisfactory evaluations from faculty sponsors)

• ELIZA EVERETT
• CHARLOTTE SHUMADINE

Renaissance Scholars (must read a minimum of eight works beyond the curriculum and receive satisfactory evaluations from faculty sponsors)

• JULIA DODD
• JAY FERNANDO
• ALEX LONG
• SIYA PATEL

Rensselaer Medal (junior showing academic excellence in math and science) GRANT FERNANDEZ

WPI Innovation Award (junior who demonstrates potential in STEM fields) JAMES ALLGEIER

G.S. Hobbs Jr. Service Award (Tunstall organization that has enhanced the life of the community through selfless service) Refugee & Immigrant Solidarity Club

Community Service Award (seniors who have completed 30 or more hours of community service this year)

• MILLA AVERY
• JAY FERNANDO
• CARSON GADDY
• SOPHIE GANTOUS
• ADITYA JAIN
• AMANDA JOHNSON
• ANNA PANG
• GRACE ROBERTSON
• AUBREY ROWLAND
• EMILY SALIB
• RAEGAN SLAUSON-BLEVINS
• YAOYAO WANG