Clairbourn School’s Awards Assembly is held on the last day of each school year. The Awards Assembly is a way for Clairbourn School to honor its students who show special commitment to their studies, excelling in academics, athletics, and character. They are true scholars and leaders, with heart. The Awards Assembly featured a number of awards which consisted of the following:
Deans’ Awards: The 7th and 8th Grade Dean Awards, are awarded by nomination and approval of the Middle School Faculty and Administration. This year’s recipients are Amir E. and Austin H.
Honor’s at Entrance: Students received Honors at Entrance from area high schools based on their performance on entrance exams or based on their record entering high school. The awards this year included the St. Francis Merit Scholarship, the Mayfield Merit Scholarship, and the LaSalle High School Presidential Scholarship. Students who received Honors at Entrance were Chelsea C. , Samantha F. , and Jason L.
The President’s Award: This award is earned by students with a record of academic excellence who have maintained an “A” grade status in every class for all three years of middle school. Students who received President’s Awards were Aaron C., Isabel C., Samantha F., Jason L., and Chelsea C.
Eric and Richard Dong Scholarship for Music and the Arts: This scholarship was established in 2014 through a generous gift by former Clairbourn students Richard and Eric Dong. It is designed to provide additional incentives for high student achievement in all areas of music and the arts. This year’s recipients are Madison B. and Marcel Z.
Nijar Sportmanship Award: This scholarship is designed to recognize a fifth through seventh grade student who has demonstrated dedication, persistence, team spirit, and outstanding good sportsmanship while supporting Clairbourn School on a sports team. The Nijjar family felt these qualities were important and worthy of praise. They recognized that a student with above average citizenship, scholarship, and outstanding qualities of sportsmanship on the athletic field should receive the award. The Nijar Sportsmanship Award winner is Alex L.
Lola Wallden Memorial Scholarship: Educating children was Mrs. Wallden’s personal and professional passion. In memory of Mrs. Wallden and her 36 years of dedication, the Trustees established the Lola Wallden Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund is designed to recognize the fourth or fifth grade student who has demonstrated hard work and persistence, qualities that Mrs. Wallden deemed even more important and worthy of praise than scholastic success. The Lola Wallden Memorial Scholarship winner is William B.
Ann Wakefield Pearson Humanitarian Award: The Ann Wakefield Pearson Humanitarian Award is named in honor of Ann Pearson who taught many years at Clairbourn as the Middle School English and Latin teacher and served as the 6th grade Dean of Students. Eligibility for the award is open to any currently enrolled Clairbourn 6th-grader. Equal weighting is given in three areas: attitude, behavior, and achievement. The Ann Wakefield Pearson Humanitarian Award winner is Sarah I.
Scott Studenmund Award for Leadership, Commitment, and Service: This award is given in recognition of high student achievement in the areas of leadership, commitment, and service as a tribute to the memory of Clairbourn alumnus and Green Beret SSGT Scott Richard Studenmund, who died in the service of his country while unselfishly putting the needs of others ahead of his own. 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. The Scott Studenmund Award for Leadership winner is Kevin Z.
John Eric Beckstrom Memorial Scholarship: John Eric Beckstrom was a man of energy and vision who worked hard for what he believed in. As a husband, a father, and a successful businessman, Mr. Beckstrom was a fine example of living a values-based life. As President of the Clairbourn Board of Trustees, he worked to ensure that young people would have the advantages of an excellent, independent school education. This year’s student demonstrated these qualities of working hard in the combined areas of academics, citizenship, and athletics. The John Eric Beckstrom Memorial Scholarship winner is Ashby Z.
Alex Robertson Memorial Award: Mr. Robertson was responsible for some of the most important construction projects in Southern California. It required insight, persistence, obedience, and humility for him to become the success that he was. Mr. Robertson loved young people and he loved sports. It would have pleased him to hear that this year’s recipient reflects the best in athletics and academics. The Alex Roberston Memorial Award winner is Emily W.
Outstanding Graduate: To be named as the Outstanding Graduate is a distinction of significant value because it says, not only did you excel in comparison with your classmates, but you excelled at a school recognized throughout the area for its excellence in education. This year’s recipient is Isabel C.
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