b'HENDRIX AWARD DEPARTMENTAL AWARDSPayton Wagner 23, Outstanding 9th Grade English AwardCongratulations to Mr. Kyle Gilmer,Claire McDowell 23, Scott William Patterson MemorialHistory AwardIncoming Middle School Dean ofAnchi Li 23, Outstanding 9th Grade Math AwardStudent Life, Health and Wellness/ Sasha Nikiforov 23, Outstanding 9th Grade Science AwardPhysical Education teacher, andRishal Sood 23, Outstanding 9th Grade Chinese AwardBaseball Coach who was named thePayton Wagner 23, Outstanding 9th Grade Latin Award2020 James P. Hendrix, Jr. AwardSaanyah Keaton, Outstanding 9th Grade Spanish Awardfor Excellence in Teaching recipientLindy Lin 23, Outstanding 9th Grade Art Awards during the end of year faculty meetingJoseph Carbone 23, Outstanding 9th Grade Band Awardon Tuesday, May 26. This award wasLogan Hayes 23, Outstanding 9th Grade Strings Awardpresented by Mrs. Kelly Sipe, the 2019 HendrixCourtney Kim 23, Outstanding 9th Grade Strings AwardAward recipient.Kate Wingate 23, Outstanding 9th Grade Chorus AwardMarguerite Stanley 23, Outstanding 9th Grade Theatre AwardThe Hendrix award was established in honor ofKyle Feinstein 22, Outstanding 10th Grade English AwardGreensboro Day Schools 4th headmaster and isHenry Wilcox 22, Outstanding 10th Grade History / Social Sciences Awardpresented annually to the faculty member whoAaron Feng 22, Outstanding 10th Grade Math Awardexemplifies the highest standards of teaching andZoe Wen 22, Outstanding 10th Grade Science Awardprofessionalism. Jack Reilly 22, Outstanding 10th Grade Chinese AwardBoone Pool 22, Outstanding 10th Grade Latin AwardMr. Gilmer is known throughout the GDS communityWesley Penfield 22, Outstanding 10th Grade Spanish Awardsfor being a good listener; having respect for students,Jimmy Belcher 22, Outstanding 10th Grade Art Awardfaculty, and parents; and patience with all constituents.Arjun Ramachandran 22, Outstanding 10th Grade Band AwardHe is said to instill confidence, develop relationships,Coco Guan 22, Outstanding 10th Grade Band Awardand is seen as a motivator and an inspiration. ManyKathleen Whitener 22, Outstanding 10th Grade Strings Awardnominations included that he has made an importantElizabeth Adams 22, Outstanding 10th Grade Chorus Awarddifference for many students, peers, and parents. Mr.Lucius Chappell 22, Outstanding 10th Grade Theatre AwardGilmer shows a deep passion for work during the school day and well into most evenings after schoolCaroline Ferguson 21, Outstanding 11th Grade English Awardthrough his coaching and extracurricular activities. Tori Frahm 21, Ted Sturm Award for HistoryCady He 21, Outstanding 11th Grade Math AwardHe has been an integral member of the GreensboroLauren Sar 21, Outstanding 11th Grade Science AwardDay School community for 14 years. He started atAnnika Deshpande 21, Outstanding 11th Grade Chinese AwardGDS as a part-time coach and became a full-timeLauren Sar 21, Outstanding 11th Grade Latin Awardfaculty member in 2012. Celia Funderburk 21, Outstanding 11th Grade Spanish wardSteve Liang 21, Outstanding 11th Grade Art AwardMr. Gilmer is married to Stephanie Gilmer and theyBen Griffin, Outstanding 11th Grade Band Awardare the parents of Noah 28 and Boston 30. Annika Deshpande 21, Outstanding 11th Grade Strings AwardOlivia Gwinnett 21, Outstanding 11th Grade Chorus AwardMadelyn Shaw 21, Outstanding 11th Grade Theatre AwardAbby Samet 21, University of Vermont Book AwardCUM LAUDE SOCIETYCLASS OF 2020 INDUCTEES weighted GPA of 99.40 and has takenthey have taken an average of an average of 15 Advanced and AP13 Advanced and AP classes.INDUCTEES Lele (Sherry) Gu, Celia Margotclasses.Congratulations toLevy, Lauren Ellison Lowe,Current Cum Laude Society the following juniorsWilliam Andrew Presson, CameronCLASS OF 2021 INDUCTEES members presented meaningful and seniors who wereKathleen Somerville, ClaytonKeira Dandy, Annika Deshpande,and impactful speeches, passing inducted into theHugh Stinnett, Jingshu (Sabrina)Caroline Ferguson, Tori Frahm,along advice to the newest Cum Laude Society onWu, and Yan (Cecelia) Xie. Maguire Goodrich, Anna Mariemembers. Thank you to Ruishi Wednesday, May 20,The new senior members who joinHarding, Shuyao (Cady) He, andChen,JT Chappell, Rett 2020, at 7 p.m. during athe current Cum Laude SocietyLauren Sar. Grewal, Kate Hodgin, Skye ceremony on Zoom. members represent the top 20% ofThe newly inducted juniors representLaw,Cason Pierce, Kayla the senior class of 2020. This newthe top 10% of their class. TheirRafkin, and Nick Saunders for group of seniors has an averageaverage weighted GPA is 100 andsharing your inspiration.GDS Magazine | 11'