On Saturday, May 30, School awards were presented to those athletes who have displayed the highest distinction in sportsmanship, fellowship and individual skill.
The St. Paul's School Awards
- The Boys Alpine Ski Award: Kyle T. Gump '26
- The Girls Alpine Ski Award: Madeleine P. Hamilton '29
- The Girls Basketball Award: Precious G. Godwin '28
- The Boys Cross Country Ski Award:Linus Krenkel '27
- The Girls Cross Country Ski Award:Katherine E. Feret '28
- The Golf Award: William Birks '26
- The Girls Soccer Award: Antonia R. Pflaum '27
- The Softball Award: Jade Hill '26
- The Boys Swimming and Diving Award: Jiarun Su '26
- The Girls Swimming and Diving Award: Ying Jacqueline Pan '26
- The Tennis Award: Angela B. Bauta '29
- The Boys Track Award: Owen C. Gorenc '27
- The Girls Track Award: Aedyn S. Kourakos '26
- The Volleyball Award: Beatrix E. Brown '27
The Named and Endowed Awards
The Buxton Wrestling Medal
Given by the alumni of the wrestling program to the member of the wrestling team who contributes the most to the program and carries forward the tradition of wrestling at St. Paul's School.
Charles S. Lussier '26
The Barker Basketball Medal
Given by anonymous donors in 1972, it is awarded annually to the member of the SPS boys basketball team who attains the highest distinction in teamwork, sportsmanship, and individual play.
Mekhi T. Simmons '26
The Beekman Pool Squash Racquets Award
Presented by Beekman H. Pool of the Form of 1928, it is awarded annually to the girls squash champion.
Yuxin Chu '27
The Gilman Dorr Blake Jr. Football Medal
Presented by Mr. & Mrs. Gilman Dorr Blake in memory of their son, Gilman Dorr Blake, Jr. of the Form of 1941, who gave his life for his country on January 20, 1945, the winner must be a worthy exponent not only of football ability but also of true sportsmanship.
Harlem J. Taylor '26
The Howell P. Campbell Hockey Award
Presented by the faculty of the School in memory of Howell P. Campbell of the Form of 1907, a faculty member at the School from 1907 to 1953, it is awarded annually to the boy who throughout the school year has contributed most to the spirit and traditions of St. Paul's School hockey.
Harry J. Dermody IV '26
The Ronald J. Clark Squash Cup
Given in 1978 by J. David Barrett IV of the Form of 1977 in honor of Ronald J. Clark – coach, teacher, friend, it is awarded annually to the boys senior squash champion.
Tsz K. Zhuang '27
The Coach's Award
Presented by Ery W. Kehaya of the Form of 1942, it is awarded by the rowing coaches to the crew that has shown the teamwork, improvement, and hard pulling characteristic of an outstanding crew.
Boys 3rd Boat
Bow: Fredric H. Snyder '28; No. 2: Alexandre H. Lamotte '29; No. 3: Ian Jang '26; No. 4: Hayden R. Kao '28; No. 5: Samuel Buller '29; No. 6: Michael H. Bergin '26; No. 7: James E. Stegall '27; Stroke: Anfeng Xie '26; Cox: Daria Gumbs '27
The Boys Cross Country Cup
Given in 1955 by Dyer S. Wadsworth, captain of the 1954 cross country team, with a wish for "Godspeed," it is awarded annually to the member of the boys cross country team who has distinguished himself through running ability, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
Owen C. Gorenc '27
The Girls Cross Country Cup
Given in 1972 by Dyer S. Wadsworth, captain of the 1954 cross country team, with a wish for "Godspeed," it is awarded annually to the member of the girls cross country team who has distinguished herself through running ability, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
Aedyn Kourakos '26
The Douglas Baseball Medal
Given in 1965 in memory of Archibald Douglas of the Form of 1922, is awarded to the best all-around baseball player.
Eoin P. Sheehy '26
The Form of 1903 Hockey Medal
Founded in 1913 by the Fifth Form of 1903 in commemoration of the Tenth Anniversary of their graduation, it is awarded yearly at Anniversary for all-around excellence in hockey to the boy, irrespective of team, who excels in individual play and teamwork, provided his record of sportsmanship throughout the season has been perfect.
Blake G. Truchon '26
The Form of 1968 Soccer Award
It is awarded annually to the member of the SPSboys soccer team who attains the highest distinction in teamwork, sportsmanship, and individual play.
Blake G. Truchon '26
The Kent Girls Lacrosse Award
Given by Elizabeth P. Kent of the Form of 1978, it is awarded annually to the member of the girls lacrosse team who attains the highest distinction in teamwork, sportsmanship, and individual play.
Madeleine P. Hamilton '29
The Roby Lacrosse Medal
Given by Mrs. Joseph Roby, Sr. and Joseph Roby, Jr. of the Form of 1924, in memory of Samuel Sidney Breese Roby of the Form of 1883, William Sterling Roby of the Form of 1886, and Joseph Roby, Sr. of the Form of 1889, it is awarded annually to a boy for ability, interest, and team spirit in the game of lacrosse.
Carter J. Doherty '26
The Sawyer Field Hockey Award
Given by Richard D. Sawyer of the Form of 1948 and Mrs. Sawyer, it is awarded annually to a member of the SPS field hockey team who attains the highest distinction in team play, sportsmanship, and individual skills.
Thayer S. Demers '26
The Sanford R. Sistare Girls Ice Hockey Award
Presented in 1986 by Jonathon O'Herron, SPS parent and former Trustee, to honor his lifelong friend Sanford R. Sistare, first coach of girls ice hockey, it is awarded to the player who had distinguished herself in individual and team play and who has contributed most to the spirit and traditions inspired by the first girls hockey team of 1982.
Chelsea V. Bell '26
The Stovell Tennis Prize
Donated by James B. Stovell, it is awarded annually for excellence and sportsmanship in tennis.
Hunter T. Morton '26
The Loomis Medal
Donated in 1972 by the male members of the Board of Trustees in honor of Elizabeth W. Loomis, St. Paul's first woman trustee. It is awarded to the girl who has made the greatest contribution to the School's athletic program.
This year marks the 55th presentation of the Loomis Medal, the highest athletic award for a girl student at St. Paul's School.
Jade Hill '26
The Gordon Medal
Founded by Malcolm Kenneth Gordon of the Form of 1887, and a faculty member at the School from 1888 to 1917. It is awarded to the best all-around athlete and sportsman. Mr. Gordon first awarded the Gordon Medal at Anniversary of 1892.
This year marks the 135th presentation of the Gordon Medal, the highest athletic award to a boy at the School.
Blake G. Truchon '26