Commencement Weekend 2021
Here's to the Class of 2021!!
Despite the weather, it was a wonderful weekend of celebration for the Class of 2021. Take a look at the live stream recordings of Baccalaureate and Commencement, view the Flickr albums of the weekend events and (it's not too late) consider a gift for your graduate from The Peddie Store. Most importantly, join us in congratulating the spectacular Class of 2021 — Ala Viva!
Photos
A Night to Remember
Baccalaureate
Commencement
Congratulations to our Award Winners
Fredman Prize for Salutatorian
Stuart Baker
Fredman Prize for Valedictorian
Manya Kaushik
Wyckoff Honor Prize
Stuart Baker
The Wyckoff Honor Prize is a cup endowed by the family of William W. Wyckoff (1895) in his memory to that member of the senior class who has completed the work of the junior and senior years at the school and who, in the judgment of the faculty, unites in the highest degree the three most important elements of success — ability, character and attainment. It is the wish of the donor that the prize shall be awarded to a student of moral integrity, high rank in scholarship, and the natural qualities that warrant future success. The student shall also show a marked spirit of loyalty to the best tradition of the school. This is the school’s highest prize.
Annenberg Honor Award
Neha Sathishkumar
The Annenberg Honor Award is a plaque retained at the school and a cup awarded to that student exemplifying the greatest devotion and service to Peddie.
Parents Association John Green Prize
Paige Pakenas
The Parents Association John Green Prizes are cups awarded to that male and female member of the Senior Class who excel in sportsmanship, conduct, scholarship and character.
The Parents Association John Green Prize
William Piepszak
The Parents Association John Green Prizes are cups awarded to that male and female member of the Senior Class who excel in sportsmanship, conduct, scholarship and character.
The Matthew R. Weiner ’98 Scholar-Athlete Award
Aidan Loughran
The Matthew R. Weiner ’98 Scholar-Athlete Award is presented to that Peddie senior whose integrity, determination, compassion, leadership and courage epitomize their ambitious pursuit of excellence in scholarship, athletics and in life.
The Dr. Henry Kissinger Award for Citizenship and Diplomacy
Bhanu Cheepurupalli
Established by the Helfet family in honor of Dr. Kissinger, The Dr. Henry Kissinger Award for Citizenship and Diplomacy is awarded to that senior who, during their tenure at Peddie, has demonstrated a mature sense of citizenship and diplomacy, advancing understanding throughout the Peddie community.
Ingersoll Honor Prize
Christopher Neptune
Established by John Campbell ’16, The Ingersoll Honor Prize is a cup awarded to that student who has shown the greatest development and improvement while at Peddie.
The John Holmes Lubkert Memorial Prize for Creativity
Lindsay Kartoz
The John Holmes Lubkert Memorial Prize for Creativity is awarded jointly by the Arts and the English Departments to a senior who has made a significant contribution to the cultural life of the school.
Excellence in Studio Art
Isha Bhandaru
The Excellence in Studio Arts Prize is awarded annually by vote of all the visual arts faculty. The recipient receives an engraved golden hammer, an appropriately eclectic trophy symbolizing the industry and excellence we value in the arts at Peddie.
The Barton Excellence in Music Award
Paige Pakenas
The Barton Excellence in Music Award is awarded annually by vote of the music faculty to a senior whose musical achievement is considered to be most outstanding.
The Holcombe Theater Award
Benjamin Broach
The Holcombe Theater Award, donated by a member of the class of 1978 in honor of their beloved teacher, Jeffrey (aka Harry) Holcombe, is presented each year to that graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in theater throughout their tenure at Peddie.
The Arts Department Prize
Emma (Middy) Vella
The Arts Department Prize is awarded annually by vote of our faculty, both visual and performing, to a senior whose outstanding achievement has contributed generously to the programs of the arts.
The Susan K. Cabot Spirit of the Game Award
Katherine (Kate) McClellan
Given annually to that senior whose enthusiastic participation in Peddie Athletics and enduring pride in wearing the Blue and Gold best demonstrates Mrs. Cabot's commitment to fair play and joyful competition.
The Winant Cup
Mya Ademilola
The Winant Cups are awarded to the outstanding male and female scholar-athletes. A bowl is given by John J. Winant, class of '41, to the boy and girl in the senior or junior class who have qualified by winning two varsity letters during the school year, and who, in the judgment of a committee of the faculty, excels in scholarship and athletic ability.
The Winant Cup
James Fabularo
The Winant Cups are awarded to the outstanding male and female scholar-athletes. A bowl is given by John J. Winant, class of '41, to the boy and girl in the senior or junior class who have qualified by winning two varsity letters during the school year, and who, in the judgment of a committee of the faculty, excels in scholarship and athletic ability.
The Carl E. Geiger Creative Writing Prize
Labeena Hanif
The Carl E. Geiger Creative Writing Prize is an award made by the English Department to honor Mr. Carl E. Geiger, former head of the department. A cup is presented to that senior who has made the greatest contribution to creative writing at Peddie during the previous school year.
The Gordon H. Sunbury English Improvement Award
Ekene Owunna
The Gordon H. Sunbury English Improvement Award is a plaque to be given annually by the Class of 1957 to that Senior who, by a vote of the English Department, has shown outstanding progress in English by virtue of his/her effort, curiosity, and imagination.
The Robert Roberson English Award
Lucia Shen
Sponsored by the English Department in memory of Rob Roberson and awarded annually to that senior who, in the judgment of the English Department, shows sensitivity to people and situations, an interesting and creative use of talents, a warm regard for others, a sense of humor, and a recognition that life is a joyful experience."
The Fred Rager Class of 1944 Prize for Excellence in English
Neha Sathishkumar
The Fred Rager Class of 1944 Prize for Excellence in English is the department's highest prize and is awarded to that senior whose work has been especially marked by sophistication, clarity, and vigor.
The Rob Thomas Memorial Award
Rachel Thomas
The Rob Thomas Memorial Award is given in the memory of Rob Thomas, Class of 1973, by his family for excellence in the study of Latin and is awarded annually to that senior who, in the judgment of the Foreign Language Department, shows highest standing and enthusiasm in Latin.
Chinese Language and Culture Award
Arantxa Galvan
Every year, the Chinese program recognizes one graduating senior who has shown enthusiasm for the study of the Chinese language and culture.
French Award
Harrison Heering
Every year, the French program recognizes one graduating senior who has shown enthusiasm for the study of the French language and culture.
Spanish Award
Lauren Gabruk
Every year, the Spanish program recognizes one graduating senior who has shown enthusiasm for the study of the Spanish language and culture.
Language Department Prize
Ivy Cao
The Language Department award is given each year to a student who has completed successfully higher levels in one or more languages taught at Peddie.
The Victor Maccagnan Award
Arantxa Galvan
The Victor Maccagnan Award is presented in honor of Victor Maccagnan, a longtime member of the history faculty whose teaching was characterized by a sincere passion for history and for his students. This award is presented to an outstanding student taking history this year, who in the opinion of its faculty has shown close association with the department and its field of study.
The Pam Zbehlik Class of 1978 Memorial Prize in European or World History
Hannah Lee
The Pam Zbehlik Class of 1978 Memorial Prize in European History or world history is awarded to a student who, in the opinion of the History Department, has shown a consistent interest in, and has excelled in, the study of European or World History.
The Dr. William H. Mariboe Award
Stuart Baker
The Dr. William H. Mariboe Award is presented to that student whose work in the field of history has been of unusually high quality, as well as showing some degree of originality. The student should have demonstrated those qualities of clarity of thought and integrity of purpose that characterized the late Dr. Mariboe's distinguished teaching career here at Peddie. This is the department's highest award.
The Wintersteen Prize for Calculus
Labeena Hanif
The Wintersteen mathematics prizes are given annually by the children of the Reverend Roy Brown Wintersteen of the Peddie class of 1909, in his memory, to the most outstanding student in each of the courses of study in mathematics at Peddie. The winners are discussed and determined by the entire Math Department faculty.
The Wintersteen Prize in Computer Science
Elizabeth Hu
The Wintersteen mathematics prizes are given annually by the children of the Reverend Roy Brown Wintersteen of the Peddie class of 1909, in his memory, to the most outstanding student in each of the courses of study in mathematics at Peddie. The winners are discussed and determined by the entire Math Department faculty.
The Wintersteen Prize for Statistics
Manya Kaushik
The Wintersteen mathematics prizes are given annually by the children of the Reverend Roy Brown Wintersteen of the Peddie class of 1909, in his memory, to the most outstanding student in each of the courses of study in mathematics at Peddie. The winners are discussed and determined by the entire Math Department faculty.
The Hornberger Prize in Mathematics
Emily Yang
The Hornberger Prize in Mathematics is awarded to that student who, in the judgment of the faculty of the Mathematics Department has done the most outstanding work in mathematics during his or her career at Peddie. It is the highest prize awarded by the department.
Physics Teachers Award
Taeyang (David) Park
The Physics Teachers award is presented to that graduating senior who has done the most outstanding work in the study of physics.
The Raymond F. Oram Prize in Biology
Hang (Sam) Shi
The Raymond F. Oram prize in Biology is awarded to that student who has demonstrated great enthusiasm for, and high achievement in, the study of Biology. It is presented to a student whose work in Biology has been characterized by creativity, insight, and appreciation of the principles of scientific investigation. Chosen by the teachers of Biology, this award is given as a tribute to Raymond F. Oram, former head of the Science Department and a distinguished teacher, whose dedication to teaching and learning inspired Peddie students for 35 years.
The Oliver W. Ingersoll Prize in Chemistry
Manya Kaushik
Established by Chandler D. Ingersoll, Class of 1914, in memory of his brother, Oliver W. Ingersoll, Class of 1913, this prize is awarded to that student who shows the greatest amount of individual initiative, originality, and analytical powers in Chemistry.
Science Prize
Vorakarn (Nellie) Karnburisudthi
The Science Prize is presented to that graduating senior who, in the judgment of the Science Department Faculty combines to the greatest degree the following attributes: outstanding achievement in science courses taken at Peddie, insight into the ideas and concepts of science, excellent laboratory skills, and a genuine interest in and enthusiasm for the sciences.
Livestream Recordings
Baccalaureate
Commencement
Baccalaureate and Commencement photos
Candid photos taken during the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies will be posted to Peddie's Flickr album following these ceremonies, where they can be shared and downloaded free of charge. Highpoint's professional and candid photos (including diploma photos) taken before, during and after the Commencement ceremony will be available for purchase through Highpoint Pictures. Information on how to have a photo scheduled with Highpoint will be sent to families via email.
Celebrate your graduate with our Graduation toolkit
Celebrate your graduate with a custom lawn sign, Facebook cover image, Zoom background, personalized flyer or all of these! Our Graduation Toolkit makes all of these available to download and print for all of your celebratory needs. Enjoy!
Congratulations Class of 2021!
The Peddie Store will be open from 8am - noon on Sunday, May 30 for your last minute needs. Looking for a diploma frame or an Alumni T shirt... or a fleece blanket, warm sweatshirt, scarf and/or mittens!? Or just stop in and say goodbye. We're going to miss you!
Custom Class of 2021 Blankets are available online in a variety of styles.
Orders can be placed online. Check link below for a complete selection.