GERSTELL ACADEMY
LEADERSHIP • HONOR • COURAGE
LEADERSHIP • HONOR • COURAGE
Gerstell Academy Celebrates Upper School Awards
On Monday, May 18th, members of the Gerstell Academy community gathered at the Alumni House to celebrate the academic accomplishments and leadership of the Upper School students.
The ceremony began with a warm welcome from Mr. John Polasko, President of Gerstell Academy whose remarks set an inspiring and reflective tone for the event.
The ceremony began with a warm welcome from Mr. John Polasko, President of Gerstell Academy whose remarks set an inspiring and reflective tone for the event.
Mr. Brian Abbott, Head of the Upper School, reflected on the shared traits of award recipients; many of whom completed the Dr. Smith Founder’s Leadership Challenge. He challenged all students to think critically, uplift others, and embody Gerstell’s Leadership Principles and Attributes.
Faculty members then took to the stage to present academic awards in various disciplines:
Academic Award Recipients:
- Visual Arts Leadership Award: Brody Barber
- Mathematics Leadership Awards: Hanna Rahman, Eryn Buchanan, Anu Randhawa
- History Leadership Awards: Eryn Buchanan, Natalie Delgado, Arianna Bryant
- English Leadership Awards: Leah Wilson
- Promising Young Writer Award: Ayo Fatile
- High Point University Awards: Tripp Baker, Eryn Buchanan
- Spanish Awards: The Esther and Dr. Henry Smith Award: Alivia Nyerges, Natalie Delgado
- Leadership Awards: Samantha Gilotte, Eryn Buchanan, Anu Randhawa
A meaningful moment of the morning was the official passing of the gavel in the Gerstell Academy Student Government Association. Outgoing President Kyle Rudich formally handed leadership responsibilities to newly elected President Alivia Nyerges.
The ceremony concluded on a note of pride and optimism, as the Gerstell community honored its students' achievements and looked ahead to a future of continued growth and leadership.
Ms. Lindsey Proescher, Assistant Head of the Upper School, closed the ceremony, and acknowledged the collective efforts of the students, faculty, and parents for another wonderful year, and senior Charlie Crawford led the singing of the Gerstell Alma Mater.
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