Upper School Awards Ceremony, Valedictorian Announced

Upper School students, families, faculty and honored guests gathered to recognize academic, athletic and service achievements and more in the Janet Root Theatre on May 1, 2025. Congratulations to all of our students for an amazing school year!

Congratulations Class of 2025 Valedictorian: Brody Jaquish '25
Congratulations Class of 2025 Salutatorian: Sabrina Everhart '25

The ceremony began with recognition of the Shorecrest Facilities staff for their consistent work every day keeping the campus safe, beautiful and running smoothly - through hurricanes and festive events. Among them were Marcus Holmes, Shane Collins, Joel Aponte, George Carey, Jeannie Cribbs, Brodie Forbes, Jason Gray, Ryan Landreth, William Long, Jeff Vierra, Ron Whiteside, Glen Wakefield and Carl Lewis.

The Elizabeth Samuelson Community Spirit Award was then presented to Marcus Holmes, Director of Facilities, by Nancy Spencer, Head of School. About Marcus she said:

"Marcus’s strategic approach to facilities management has enhanced the school community in so many ways -- whether it is tackling the important issue of deferred maintenance, keeping an eye out on the weather forecasts, or developing relationships with local law authorities such as the Pinellas County Sheriff’s department. Mr. Holmes is an important member of the Senior Administrative Team and his insights and expertise helps to guide our school forward." 

Community Awards and Recognition 
Military Appointment (United States Coast Guard) - Carter Ford '25
The Anne Frank Humanitarian Award - Mila Bianco '26
The Kevin Kay Memorial Award - Damarion Feaster '26
The Kyle Bastas Memorial Award - Derek Baxter '25
The Senior Service Award -  Jordan De La Cruz '25 and Josilynn Hart '25
Bruce Haskell Spirit Award - Caleb Williams '26
Carleen Vinal Haskell Scholarship Spirit Award - Damarion Feaster '26

Core Values Awards   
Responsibility - Sierra Orlick '26, who honored Math Teacher Jessica Thorn
Respect - Jimmy Schmidt '26, who honored Stacy Alexander, Dean of Students
Integrity - Nicholas Canizares '26, who honored Spanish Teacher Marina Pallares
Knowledge - Jasper Hallock-Wishner '26, who honored Science Teacher Brian Potter-Racine
Compassion - Simi Damani '26, who honored RRI Director Earl Walton

Shorecrest Chargers Athletics Triple Crown Awards:
Tanyiah Ellison '28 - Basketball, Lacrosse and Track & Field
Jackson Stier '28 - Football, Soccer, Lacrosse and Track & Field
Bobbi Strus '27 - Cross Country, Basketball and Softball
Gia Bessolo '26 - Volleyball, Basketball and Track & Field
Izzi Brown '26 - Cross Country, Basketball and Track & Field
Reece Campbell '26 - Cross Country, Soccer and Track & Field
Simi Damani '26 - Cross Country, Basketball and Track & Field
Damarion Feaster '26 - Football, Basketball and Track & Field
Nickolas Bearden '25 - Football, Basketball and Track & Field
Ahmad Crumity '25 - Football, Basketball and Track & Field
Ed Mitchem '25 - Football, Basketball and Track & Field
Wes Ryan '25 - Football, Basketball and Baseball

Fran Risser Female Athlete of the Year Award: Maddie Needler '25

Phil Hayford Male Athlete of the Year Award: Nickolas Bearden '25
 

- Department Awards -

Shorecrest Aspiring Visual Arts Award - Sarah Ayscue '25 and Caroline Bean '26

Janet Root Award of Excellence in the Visual Arts - Jasmine Marcus '25

John Philip Sousa Award - Ethan Creadon '25

Mary B Christian Award for Sustained Achievement - Remy de Paris '25

Chris Borges Award for Outstanding Participation in the Arts - Kaelie Dieter '26

Janet Root Rising Star Award - Jordan Black '28 and Ella Matthews '28

Outstanding Achievement in English Award - Natalia Davila '28

Zora Neale Hurston Award - Sierra Orlick '26

Excellence in Mathematics Award - Jasper Hallock-Wishner '26

Excellence in Science Award - Brody Jaquish '25

Excellence in Computer Studies Award - Patrick Meng '25 and Alexis Valance '25

Bradford Moore Award of Excellence in Social Studies - Carter Ford '25

Pam Hamilton Excellence in Psychology - Lily Bojkovic '25

Guillemette Laitier Prix d'Honneur (French) - Gaston Grehan-Savona '26

Maria Evora Premio Sobresaliente (Spanish) - Sally Keane '26

GSI Scholars: Derek Baxter '25, Lily Bojkovic '25, Christopher Booth '25, Sabrina Everhart '25, Carter Ford '25, Sam Haddock '25, Michael Jiang '25, Ryan Majeski '25, JP Rosales '25, Max Schratwieser '25.

STEAM Certificate Awardees: Mia Cardone '25, Addison Cohoon '25, Ahmad Crumity '25, Carson Granese '25, Patrick Meng '25, Edward Mitchem '25, Ava Peters '25, Lili Scoby '25, Jocelyn Sheppard '25, Alexis Valance '25 and Leighton Williams '25.

Cum Laude Society Inductees: Sarah Ayscue '25, Max Baschinsky '25, Sabrina Everhart '25, Tessa Gatie '25, Carson Granese '25, Court James '25, Brody Jaquish '25, Paislee Maddox '25, Ryan Majeski '25, Olivia Martin '25, Jake McDevitt '25, Patrick Meng '25, Akshay Pudur '25, Adam Razawi '25, Max Schratwieser '25, Myla Tralins '25 and Alexis Valance '25

- Outstanding Citizens -

Ninth Grade - Destiny Calhoun '28 and Sara Ferris '28
Tenth Grade - Sofia Lee '27 and Diana Muzzarelli '27
Eleventh  Grade - Nicholas Canizares '26 and Kaelie Dieter '26
Twelfth Grade - Sarah Ayscue '25 and Ahmad Crumity '25

- Top Scholars - 

Ninth Grade - Noah Eichenbaum '28
Tenth Grade - Carter McCleish '27 and Ana Verano '27
Eleventh  Grade - Sally Keane '26
Twelfth Grade - Patrick Meng '25

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