Upper School Awards 2022

Congratulations to all of the exceptional Tarriers who received recognition at this year’s Upper School Awards and Cum Laude Induction event on May 12, our first in-person since 2019.

We are so proud of our students for demonstrating CWA’s institutional values of excellence, compassion, integrity, respect, and perseverance in academics, arts, athletics, and service, as well as achieving high standards set by state and national organizations. Of special note, ten seniors earned Washington State Honors Awards, placing them in the top ten percent of their class statewide. We also celebrated the announcement that Andy N. ’22 has been officially named a National Merit Scholar.

RECOGNITION AWARDS

JEAN HEATH MALDEN SOPHOMORE WRITING AWARD  In recognition of the sophomore English student whose work in essay writing deserves special commendation for clarity of expression and power of argument.

Shreeram S. ’24

BROWN UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD  The Brown Book Award is given to the junior who best combines a high degree of ability in English, both written and spoken, with those outstanding personal qualities, which in the words of the Brown Charter, “give promise that the student becomes one of the succession of men and women duly qualified to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation.” 

Gus H. ’23

SENIOR ENGLISH AWARD The English Prize is awarded to the senior who has throughout the past academic year: demonstrated a keen interest in literature, consistently written essays noteworthy for effective style, clear argument, and original ideas, and repeatedly made valuable contributions to class discussions.

Patricia E. ’22

Ben B. ’22

DOROTHY CREPIN MATH AWARD  This award is made annually to the senior who has displayed an outstanding record of math achievement and who, in class and out, displays the qualities of inquisitiveness, imagination, and initiative in relation to new ideas.  The student should be one who accepts mathematics as a challenge. 

Jaden U. ’22

DELTA MATH AWARD is presented to the student whose interest and passion in the pursuit of mathematical ideas changed, grew, and developed while enrolled in the Upper School. This award is not presented annually, but instead only in years when the Mathematics Department feels that a student’s journey to the enjoyment and appreciation of the beauty of math is particularly extraordinary and inspiring. 

Will S. ’22

LEIGH VAN ETTEN SCIENCE AWARD  The Leigh VanEtten Science Award is presented to the senior who, in the opinion of the science department faculty, has demonstrated a continued interest and enjoyment in the study of the scientific disciplines and who, by further study, may use their scientific education in their professional career.   

Andy Z. ’22

ROSEMOND VAN ETTEN CHEMISTRY AWARD In recognition of his 29 years of teaching and leadership, both in and out of the classroom, the former students of Leigh VanEtten proudly established the Rosemond VanEtten Award. This honor is presented to the first-year chemistry student who best exemplifies both Leigh’s passion for, and his enthusiastic commitment to the study of chemistry. 

Shreeram S. ’24

ROBERT J. CREPIN PHYSICS AWARD Given to an outstanding physics student.

Andy (Jinliang) L. ’23

RENSSELAER MEDAL This is awarded to a junior who is an outstanding student in science and mathematics and demonstrates potential for success in a science or technologically oriented profession.

Hazel L. ’23

RICHARD NEUNHERZ HISTORY AWARD With our best wishes, the faculty of the Department of History and Social Sciences would like to recognize the academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and depth of character necessary for achieving excellence in our field demonstrated by the recipient of the History Award:

Andy N. ’22

WORLD LANGUAGE AWARDS These awards are given to the students who have distinguished themselves by achieving a high standard of excellence in language studies.

FRENCH

Alie M. ’22

JAPANESE

Wilbur X. ’22

SPANISH

Kate P. ’22

BOOSTER CLUB ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Instituted in 1989, the Booster Club Achievement Award was created to recognize participation in athletics at CWA.  Yearly, senior athletes who have earned 8 varsity letters during their time at CWA are presented with this award.

Ben B. ’22

Dara O. ’22

Mars Y. ’22

Emersyn W. ’22

CHUCK WIGHT ATHLETIC AWARDS  The Chuck Wight Athletic Awards are presented annually to students who have provided inspiration to others through their love of, and enthusiastic participation in, athletics and/or sportsmanship.

Alison M. ’22

Kate P. ’22

Ben B. ’22

Liam F. ’22

BILL WHITE MOST OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARDS  Presented annually to those students who have excelled and distinguished themselves in their chosen athletic endeavors.

Emersyn W. ’22

Dara O. ’22

PERFORMING ARTS AWARD The Performing Arts Award is given annually to the senior who has distinguished themselves in the performing arts.

Annie M. ’22

VINCENT PETERSEN MUSIC AWARD  The Peterson Music Awards are awarded annually to the musicians who have contributed to the musical program of the school and show a great deal of potential for future growth. Traditionally, an award is given to one senior from the instrumental music program, and one senior from the vocal music program.  

CHORAL

Jaden R. ’22

INSTRUMENTAL

Patricia E. ’22

Tressa P. ’22

FINE ARTS AWARD This award was started in 1986. It is given annually to the student who distinguishes themselves by achieving a high standard of excellence in the studio arts.  

ART

Yuris L. ’22

CERAMICS

Sage M. ’24

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE  Awarded to students who encompass the qualities Charles Wright Academy values in a steward and is dedicated to serving their community. Recipients have shown excellence by completing at least 50 hours of service throughout the school year.

Nawal A. ’24

Elizabeth L. ’24

Jade M. ’25

Tressa P. ’22

PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS The President’s Volunteer Service Award is an initiative of the Corporation of National and Community Service.  Through a shared mission of inspiring more to answer the call to service, this award celebrates the impact we can all make in bettering our communities and our world.  Students who receive this award have completed 100 or more hours of community service:

Bronze (100-174 hours):

Hana G. ’24

 Parth J. ’23

Avery L. ’24

Nathan W. ’23

Silver (175- 249 hours):

Grace K. ’24

Gold (250+ hours):

Camryn L. ’24

Alie M. ’22

Zoe N. ’22

Ian P. ’24

Whitney V. ’24

SENIOR STEWARDSHIP AWARD  Awarded to the senior whose exemplary dedication to serving our community compassionately represents the qualities of a steward. This individual takes responsibility for their impact on the world around them, works to make their community a better place, takes action for the welfare of others, cares for their own health, energy, and wellbeing, and is driven by a vision for change.

Zoe N. ’22

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT    

Liam F. ’22

Natasha N. ’22

Darasimi O. ’22

Reece P. ’22

Jaden R. ’22

Christopher R. ’22

Mars Y. ’22

WASHINGTON STATE HONORS AWARDS Washington State Honors Award recipients are members of the graduating class who have a cumulative GPA which places them in the top ten percent of their class statewide. 

Zoha A. ’22

Jonah B. ’22

Ben B. ’22

Tricia E. ’22

Alie M. ’22

Andy N. ’22

Martin P. ’22

Kate P. ’22

Jaden U. ’22

Andy Z. ’22

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM In recognition of academic promise and distinguished performance in the competition of 2022.

Patricia E. ’22 (finalist)

Reed K. ’22 (finalist)

Andy N. ’22 – National Merit Scholar

WASHINGTON STATE PRINCIPALS’ SCHOLARS PROGRAM In recognition of academic achievement, leadership, service, and merit. 

Megan L. ’22

Grace M. ’22

UPPER SCHOOL BOOK AWARDS  The Upper School Book Award honors students from each Upper School class who have attained high academic achievement while at the same time exerting a positive influence on the community. 

9th grade: Vivian M. ’25

10th grade: Sophie B. ’24

11th grade: Emma W. ’23

12th grade: Martin P. ’22 and Kate P. ’22

SANDRA OVERMIRE MINNERLY AWARD The Sandra Overmire Minnerly award honors the graduating senior who selflessly and quietly supports others in making CWA a better community. 

Andrew N. ’22

Congratulations to all of the award winners and Cum Laude Society inductees!