Congratulations to the outstanding Montclair Kimberley Academy students who have been honored with academic, engagement, and athletic awards. We could not be more proud of their hard work, dedication, and the impressive feats they have accomplished during the 2021-2022 school year!

DEPARTMENT & FACULTY AWARDS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-11

Junior World Language Prize – Awarded to the top Junior student

in world languages. Each year, the Upper School World Languages

Department recognizes the top student in the eleventh grade. The student

who earns this award excels in and out of the classroom and engages in the

study of language and culture with empathy and understanding. Students

are nominated by their current teachers, and then the awardee is decided

upon by the department as a whole: Michael Cai

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal – Awarded jointly by the Math and Science Departments, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal is presented to a junior who shows superb performance in the study of mathematics and the sciences. Award recipients will receive a merit scholarship to RPI if they attend: Lucy Wexler

Feagley Award for Creativity – Awarded jointly by the English and Fine and Performing Arts Departments in memory of Elizabeth O’Neil Feagley to a junior for outstanding creative expression: Rose Friedman

Frank Brogan Memorial Award – Awarded jointly by the English and History Departments, the Frank Brogan Memorial Award was established in 1982 by the members of the class of 1972 in memory of their classmate Frank "Poncho" Brogan.  It is to be awarded to that member of the junior class who shows a special interest and high proficiency in the art of written expression: Frankie Bexon-Reid

John Rabke Memorial Award – Given in memory of John Rabke, who generously and lovingly served Montclair Kimberley Academy from 1970-2003 as teacher, advisor, coach, Department Chair, and Director of College Placement. To honor John’s long-term commitment to international volunteer programs such as the Peace Corps and Amigos de las Americas, the award will encourage students committed to community engagement and cultural understanding. The award will be presented annually to a junior at Montclair Kimberley Academy and will include a financial component to facilitate travel: Anya Singh

Elliot Furbert Memorial Award – Given annually to a worthy junior of outstanding character and academic promise, this award honors the memory of Elliot Furbert, MKA Class of 2014. In his time at the Upper School, Elliot demonstrated what happens when an unmatched work ethic and appetite for challenge meets broad opportunity and strong mentorship. In his academic program, on the track, while playing tenor sax, as president of his class, and in a series of prestigious programs outside of MKA, Elliot stood for quality and integrity ne plus ultra. The recipient must possess the fine qualities embodied in Elliot: intellectual curiosity, a high level of engagement in a variety of school activities, and unwavering character. The recipient will receive a monetary award to be applied to his or her college expenses: Freddy Bishop

MacVicar Prize – John George MacVicar, founder of The Montclair Academy of Boys in 1887 and founding father to Montclair Academy, created a school whose vision was to prepare students for the academic rigors of college life while emphasizing the importance of character development. This vision became the central focus upon the merger of Montclair Academy and The Kimberley School and remains a central focus for Montclair Kimberley Academy. In his own words, “The formation of character, the cultivation of sound principles of truth and honor, and the illustration of right ideas regarding what is worth attaining in life, are considered equally as important as academic subjects.” Over one hundred years later, we honor these values as we recognize outstanding members of the junior class who have realized these goals. The MacVicar Prize is awarded to juniors of outstanding personal character who have demonstrated qualities of leadership and good citizenship and who have made a positive contribution to the Montclair Kimberley Academy community: Nick Baum, Cooper Critchley, Caroline Murphy

Faculty Scholar Awards – Established by the Upper School faculty to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated unusual intellectual curiosity, seeking knowledge for its own sake rather than for material rewards: 

9th Grade – Joshua Abrams, Elaniyah Aurora, Ciara Branigan, Willow Killebrew, Lola Rosenblum, Caspar Turck, X'Avier Walker, Sebastian Wolf 

10th Grade – Hannnah Ewing, Ellis Fertig, Maggie Horn

11th Grade – Michael Cai, Julian Hough, Caroline Murphy, Iliana Weisberg, Lucy Wexler

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARDS

Presidential Service Awards- A government premier volunteer awards program that encourages citizens, through presidential recognition, to live a life of service. Awards are based on hours of engagement: a Bronze Award to students who perform 100-174 hours (50 hours minimum for 9th grade); a Silver to students who perform 175-249 hours; and finally, a Gold Award to students who perform over 250 hours of community engagement. The following students were recognized for their Community Engagement hours:  

Bronze

9th Grade – Sohaila Cheema 

10th Grade – Ellis Fertig, Maddie Polanskyj, Caroline Sachs, Naya Saker

11th Grade – Laura Altirs, Frankie Bexon-Reid, Lindsay Driever, Julian Hough, Trevor Lee, Caroline Murphy, Jack Roseland, Anya Singh     

Silver

11th Grade – Michael Cai

Gold

10th Grade – Hannah Ewing, Russell Francis, Gary Hu

11th Grade – Yousef Abukwaik, Elliot Baratta, Maddie Wheeler

ATHLETICS AWARDS

Klein Awards – Given in memory of Dr. William Klein, eminent physical sports enthusiast and grandfather of two graduates of Montclair Academy. The Klein Awards recognize one male and female student athlete in each grade who exemplify, within the current school year, excellence in athletics and character and achieve a creditable record in academics. Award winners must demonstrate dedication to their studies and a positive and respectful attitude towards their teachers, coaches, and peers:

9th Grade – Sydney Fradette, Henry McCann

10th Grade – Maggie Horn, Nick Snyder

11th Grade – Bella Douglas, Jordan Fishback

Yogi Berra Museum’s “Best Teammate Award” – Given to that MKA team member who represents the very best of what being a teammate is all about: Maria Caggiano (Basketball, Lacrosse)