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Year-End Middle School Awards Highlight Leadership & Skill

As Ranney’s 66-member eighth-grade class prepares to be promoted to Upper School on June 13, they were proud to take part in the Middle School’s annual year-end awards ceremony with their younger sixth- and seventh-grade peers. Attended by students in all three grades, parents, and faculty, the event was led by current Division Head Matt Hall and incoming Division Head David Ketcham.
 
“Today we acknowledge students, artists, and athletes who have exhibited excellence in their work, dedication and passion to their craft, and an ability to be a leader among their peers,” said Mr. Hall. “These students have been recognized through either a competitive academic contest, or have been acknowledged by the Middle School faculty for their drive and commitment to academic pursuits.”
 
Congratulations to all our award winners and to all Middle School students who are commended for the hard work and citizenship this year. 
 
COMPETITION AWARDS
 
Science Olympiad – NJ Regional Tournament competitors
Ankush Govil
Brandon Stobie
Nick Burniewicz
Doug Lauricella
Aadhi Nayar
Brandon Klatsky
Matthew Raccuia
Alexis Najmy
Oscar Chu
Ryan Biswal
Ash Das
Elena Raccuia
Brooks Schmelz
Benjamin Sullens
Tatiana Lanfranchi
Annabelle Brodsky
John Kirmani
Fatima Ahmad
Emily Goodman
 
National Spanish Exam Honors:
Elena Raccuia - Gold
Noelle Rustico - Silver
  
Bronze
Anna Chalnick
Gina Hanna
Samantha Jackman
Benjamin Sullens
Dylan Warren
 
Math League - Continental Math Contest Honors
6th grade - Julia Yanney
7th grade - Igor Alekseev
8th grade - Evan Woska
 
 
The Sigma Math Contest Honors (problem solving through competition):
6th grade -  Rowan Johnson
7th grade  -  Douglas Lauricella
8th grade - Evan Woska
 
The AMC 8 Honors (a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice math examination):
Hubert Wang
 
New Jersey State Math Competition:
7th grade - Igor Alekseev
8th grade - Evan Woska
 
ATHLETIC AWARDS
Sportsmanship Award (presented to a student-athlete from each of the three Middle School classes who exhibits outstanding sportsmanship on and off the field):
6th grade - Krishan Bhatnagar
7th grade - Lovleen Virdi
8th grade - Anna Chalnick
 
Panther Pride Award (presented to a male and female Middle School athlete for his or her outstanding contributions to the athletic department):
Tatiana Batson and Jett Pacifico
 
Outstanding Athlete Award (presented to the male and female Middle School student-athlete who best demonstrates dedication and commitment to performing well on the field, court, or track):
Will Presutti and Brook Schmelz
 
Athletic Director’s Award (presented to the Middle School athlete who demonstrates a love and dedication for sports and displays an enormous amount of effort to succeed in athletics):  
Ryan Kraushaar and Josie Elwell
 
Blue and White Award (presented to the male and female Middle School student-athlete who has demonstrated sportsmanship, leadership, self-discipline, cooperation, and enthusiasm throughout his or her Middle School career):
Evan Woska and Taylor Shoenhut
 
 
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
These awards are voted on by the Middle School faculty and are awarded to a student in each grade level who displays a work ethic, conceptual understanding, and academic drive in the given discipline.  
 
Math Departmental Award
6th grade - Grace Nivera
7th grade - Lily Egol
8th grade -  Morgan Rice
 
Science Departmental Award
6th grade - Brandon Stobie
7th grade - Olivia Michaels
8th grade - Dylan Warren
 
Mr. Hall also announced that two of our young scientists have been awarded semi-finalists in the NASA Cassini Scientist for a Day program:
Rowan Johnson and Priya Gupta
 
History Departmental Award
6th grade - Ankush Govil
7th grade - Lily Egol
8th grade - Brooke Schmelz
 
English Departmental Award:
6th grade - Emma Blumenkrantz
7th grade - Clarissa O’Connor
8th grade - Elena Raccuia
 
World Language Department Award - Spanish
6th grade - Rowan Johnson
7th grade - Mia Stavola
8th grade - Noelle Rustico
 
World Language Department Award - French
6th grade - Ankush Govil
7th grade - Eden Weiss
8th grade - Brooke Schmelz
 
World Language Department Award - Mandarin
6th grade - Nicholas Burniewicz
7th grade - Clarissa O’Connor
8th grade - Lara Chu
 
Performing Arts Departmental Award
6th grade - Adele Sobieski
7th grade - Anthony Sallustio
8th grade - Myron Kharkover and Olivia Batista
 
Visual Arts Departmental Award
6th grade - David Tansey
7th grade - Isabelle Baxter
8th grade - Paris Hovnanian and Ava Floyd
 
 
EIGHTH-GRADE AWARDS
These awards are presented students who have distinguished themselves in various ways throughout their Middle School experience. Awards are voted on by the full faculty, and each recipient receives an individual plaque.
 
 
Community Service Award (recognizes to students who have made helping others an integral part of their Middle School career, who have developed a perspective of their purpose and place in the world, and who have learned what generosity can accomplish):
Lara Chu
Tatiana Batson
John Leventhal
 
Citizenship Award (recognizes students not only for their kindness and courtesy but for their commitment to our Honor Code):
Isabella Andiorio
Ryan Kraushaar
Abby Schaaf
Trent Redman
 
Perseverance Award (recognizes students who have met life’s experiences with a positive spirit and good humor, thereby serving as an inspiration to the Ranney community):
Gordon Rose and Taylor Schoenhut
 
Anne Kappel Award (recognizes students who have best demonstrated generosity of spirit and thoughtfulness to all, thus exemplifying those qualities most associated with Ms. Kappel):
Elena Raccuia and Myron Kharkover
 
Leadership Award (recognizes two members of the eighth grade class whose demonstrated, decisive, and successful leadership has resulted in observable achievements that have enhanced the quality of life at school):
Evan Woska and Anna Chalnick
 
Tushar Bhatnagar Award (recognizes student leaders who have demonstrated dual commitment to academics and athletics in memory of Tushar):
Josephine Elwell and Deven Bhatnagar
 
  
Mr. Hall concluded the ceremony noting, “Please know that awards are not the end goal for any of you, rather a glimpse into your future success. Only through continued hard work and dedication will that future become reality.  And for those of you who may not have received an award this afternoon. Know that your work is seen, and it is valued. Continue to pursue excellence, in everything that you do. “
 
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