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Senior Convocation and Junior NHS Inductions Held

On Friday, May 20, the Upper School gathered for its final Honors Convocation ceremony. Led by department chairs, members of the senior class received awards for excellence in various disciplines and areas of service.In addition, members of the junior class were inducted into Ranney’s chapter of the National Honor Society.

Congratulations to the following students:

National Honor Society Inductees: Kathleen Allen, Grant Barthelmes, Alexa Biswal, Ashley Biswal, Leigh Brandt, Olivia Castello, Max Chalnick, Victor Chu, Yun-Hao Andy Chu, Sofia Cioffi, Taylor Cruz, Anna Csiky, John DeNicola, Aidan Denver-Moore, Michael DePalma, Charles Fabricant, Miles Farren, Liam Fitzmaurice, Kayla Folz, Alec Goldberger, Danielle Goldwert, Sydney Harley, Benjamin Iglesia, Robert Johnson, Taylor Kallman, Nathaniel Kraut, Rebekah Lo, Keenan Maher, Joseph Mahoney, Marissa Mahoney, Anjali Mann, Gregory Marx, Samuel Metzger, Anthony Moscato, Pooja Nayyar, Tyler Oden, Mari Patient, Julianna Poupard, Nicole Rasmussen, Jillian Ross, Nicholas Ross, Jared Rush, Dana Schioppo, Evan Schultz, Olivia Smith, Emma Welch and Eric Wu.

National Merit Scholarship - Jerome Cohen, Grace Economou, Sophia Jackman, Jonathan Kelly, Leslie Liu, Nikita Mikkilineni, Dean Parker, Rachel Staats, Sophia Wiener
Of the 1.5 million PSAT/NMSQT test takers, some 50,000 students with the highest Selection Index scores (critical reading + mathematics + writing skills scores) qualified for recognition in the 2016 National Merit® Scholarship Competition.

History - Tessa Payer
Awarded to a member of the senior class who not only excels academically as a student, but whose interest, dedication and participation in related activities indicate the attitude of the true historian.

Art History - Tessa Payer
Given each year to a senior who has one of the highest grades in the class and has demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of the role art plays in the history of civilization, developed the analytical skills to pick apart and interpret works of art and architecture, and demonstrated a love of the subject.

Economics- Jerome Cohen and Jonathan Kelly

L.C. Lane English - Christine Yost
Given to the student who has most demonstrated a facility and passion for language and literature during his or her tenure as an Upper School student as chosen by the members of the department.

Science - Jerome Cohen
Awarded to a senior who has not only taken advanced science courses and excelled in them, but also demonstrates a passion for understanding the natural world.

Mathematics - Sophia Jackman
Recognizes an individual who possesses a deep understanding of advanced mathematics, performs at an exemplary level and is always pursuing knowledge with vision and honor.

Computer Science - Dean Parker
Recognizes an individual who achieves excellence in computer science, not only in the classroom, but also at competitions and in interdisciplinary projects.

World Languages - Tessa Payer (French); Niya Klayman (Spanish); Jennifer Wicks (Chinese)
Recognizes an individual that demonstrates, over a significant period of time, dedication to the promotion of and and great ability to learn the language and its culture.

Music - Danielle Sobieski (instrumental); Tessa Payer (vocal)
Given to a senior who, during their tenure in the Upper School, has continually demonstrated outstanding ability as an instrumentalist/vocal artist both in Ranney musical ensembles and in the local community.

Theater - Avneet Singh (BackStage/Technical); Karl Brand and Jacob Wahba (Performance)
The Theatre Excellence BackStage/Technical Award is presented to a performing arts student that has shown exemplary involvement and commitment to the technical aspects of staged productions during their Upper School career. The Theater Excellence on Stage Award is presented to a performing arts student that has shown exemplary involvement and commitment to the dramatic and musical productions during their Upper School career.

Visual Arts - James Geraghty (Painting and Drawing), Zachary Sullens (2D) and Stephanie Falletta (3D)
Given to a student who has taken all four years of Upper School studio art courses at Ranney School and maintained a high average in studio art all four years. The recipient must demonstrate in their artwork a clear understanding of the visual elements and the application of the principles of design in a creative and meaningful manner.

Ram Sheila Bharara Communications Award -Sophia Jackman
Given annually to a student who displays exemplary skills in writing, speaking and forensics, which encompasses public speaking, presentation skills, communicating and performing. In our school community, it is regarded as “The Great Communicator Award.”

AP Scholars (students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams):
Jacob Card, James Geraghty, Brandon Gioggia, Nikita Mikkilineni, Elizabeth Rennie, Zachary Sullens, Lily Thacher, Nicole Vaiani, Christopher Weiland, Jonathan Williams and Christine Yost

AP Scholar with Honor (students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams):
Cameron Cranley, Grace Economou, Stephanie Falletta, Maxwell Godek, Sarah Klein, Vasilios Nicholas and Rachel Patel

AP Scholar with Distinction (students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams):
Jerome Cohen, Sophia Jackman, Maksim Kheghay, Leslie Liu, Robert Odell, Dean Parker, Tessa Payer and Rachel Staats

National AP Scholar (students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams):
Sophia Jackman

Scholar–Athletes - James Geraghty & Nicole Vaiani
Presented to one male and one female in the graduating class. Each recipient of this award must exhibit a love of learning, high academic achievement, strong contributions to their respective teams and outstanding performance in athletics.

Parents’ Association Awards - Katherine Geraghty (9th), Victoria Cuciniello (10th), Rebekah Lo (11th), Brandon Gioggia and Jennifer Wicks (12th)
Given to one student in each Upper School grade, and two seniors, for recognition of their service to the RSPA, based on hours of service.

Excellence in Citizenship Awards -Fabio Tessiore (9th), Amanda Serrapica (10th), Olivia Eaddy (11th), Brandon Gioggia (12th)
Awarded to one student in each grade for being an exemplary member of our school community.

More than half of the senior class also received the President’s Award for Educational Excellence which comes with a signed letter from President Obama.
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