This award stands as a lasting tribute to Scott's unsurpassed example of these qualities and more. Setting this high standard before our students will encourage the best and brightest to strive for even higher success. To further this goal, Dr. and Mrs. Woody Studenmund established this fund in 2014. 

This year's recipient is a 7th grader who stands out as consistently kind, respectful, and positive. He is always willing to help out a friend. He is always on task and sets a good example for his peers in the classroom. He is kind to his classmates and treats teachers with respect. He leads by example and his peers value his opinion. He is a natural leader with a strong moral compass. He works hard in the classroom and plays hard on the field! He carefully thinks before he says or does something. He is firm, yet kind when speaking to classmates about choices they've made. In every sport he participated in this year, he was a true leader on and off the field. He demonstrated leadership through his actions and showed respect for his teammates and coaches. He lifts others up and brings out their strengths. He is an excellent example of the qualities we so much admired in Scott Studenmund.

Therefore, by nomination of the faculty, endorsement by the administration, I am pleased to present a $1000 scholarship and the corresponding 2022 Scott Studenmund Award for Leadership, Commitment, and Service to:

 

 

Mr. Robertson loved young people and wanted to give them the chance to succeed in both academics and athletics. It is my privilege to present an award in Mr. Robertson’s honor which we often refer to as the Scholar-Athlete Award.  This year's recipient reflects excellence in both athletics and academics.

This year’s recipient is a dedicated and unfailingly polite scholar and athlete. He is always willing to put in the work in order to achieve the best result he possibly can. He never does anything half-heartedly or in a rush. His classmates respect the fact that what you see is what you get, as he is open and genuine. In science, he is genuinely interested in learning how things work, and he enjoys sharing interesting pieces of information and connecting them to topics in class.  He is well-rounded, dedicated, and genuine. He can be counted on to take on any responsibility and holds himself accountable for his own learning.

He excels at track and tennis and participated fully in all sports. He leaps over the hurdles with grace and athleticism. His excellence in athletics was on display this year. During the track and field season he participated in individual, relay, and field events and won many awards for our team. He is kind and modest, demonstrating not only athletic ability, but excellent sportsmanship as well. 

For this combination of academic and athletic skills, supported by a big heart, it gives me great pleasure to present the 2022 Alex J. Robertson Memorial Award to:

 

The Outstanding Graduate is nominated by the faculty after careful consideration of all students. Candidates are considered on the basis of their record at previous schools (if any), their record at Clairbourn, and the significance of their contribution to the Clairbourn community. This year’s recipient exudes the Clairbourn spirit, living from his heart. He demonstrates his gratitude for his community by how much he gives back to the people around him. He is friendly, welcoming, kind, intelligent, respectful, strong, positive and generous with his time, humor, and energy. 

 

In class, he participates actively, cooperates well in any combination of classmates, and enjoys learning new things. He easily understands new concepts, but is still willing to put in the work to make sure that he is learning new ideas thoroughly and showing clear evidence of what he has learned. He works hard, participates readily in class, and asks insightful questions.  He gives generously by fully engaging in every class and participating with thought and care. He holds himself to a very high standard academically, but his style of learning is special. He sits with information and ruminates; he discusses, listens, laughs and savors concepts and new understandings. He digests information and allows it to settle. He returns to class with new insights from continued reflection and thought from the night before. 

 

Outside of the classroom, his positivity sets the tone for those around him during Student Council meetings, at break, and on the playing field. He is a decisive, yet humble leader with a wonderful sense of humor and is gregarious, uplifting, and gracious. Prior to quarantine, he often served as host to students visiting for admission shadow days. He is also a talented musician who plays in our band, a comedic actor who participated in our CAST performances, and a member of almost every sports team. This is a student who participated fully in everything Clairbourn had to offer.

Ladies and gentleman, members of the faculty, members of the student body, and distinguished guests, it gives me great pleasure to present to you, by nomination of the faculty, and endorsement of the administration, the 2022 Clairbourn School Outstanding Graduate: