One of the highlights of every Williams senior’s final week is the cherished Senior Night celebration. Held the night before Commencement in Evans Hall on the Connecticut College campus, Senior Night honors each member of the Class of 2025 in a joyful and heartfelt gathering.
This year’s Senior Night featured the induction of Cum Laude Society members, as well as the recognition of our Interdisciplinary Certificate Program students, College Acceleration Program students, and Head Ambassadors. A special recognition ceremony was also held for Marc Macera ’25, who was commissioned into the United States Military Academy.
Student performances added to the festivities, including two songs by The Nutmeggers, a local band composed of Jacob Bates ’25, Sven Erricson ’25, and guest guitarist Leo Fowler ’25.
The evening’s centerpiece was the reading of senior citations. These were delivered by Upper School advisors Louis Cohen, World Languages teacher; Sarah Marvel, History teacher; and Melissa Moss, Classics teacher. They highlighted each graduate’s accomplishments at Williams. Departmental awards were also announced for students who earned them.
Senior Prizes
The Head’s Award for Citizenship — Kabir Patidar ’25
The Senior Class Award — Brian Li ’25, Isabella Li ’25
Eugene Atwood Award — Alex Leake ’25
Payer Memorial Scholarship — Scarlett Behm ’25
Michael D. Shapiro Elie Wiesel Humanitarian Award — Arnell Peck ’25
The Colin S. Buell Memorial Prize — Alex Leake ’25
The Kathryn “Ann” Dickson ’49 Memorial Prize for Improvement — Veronika Altamirano Lee ’25
John K. Knudsen Award for Passion in Learning — Jacob Bates ’25
The Marion H. Hamilton Bowl — Liam Boland ’25
Departmental Prizes
Athletic Leadership Award — Marc Macera ’25, Brooke McLoughlin ’25
Catherine Oakes Memorial Prize for Excellence in English Literature — Liam Boland ’25
Charlotte Rea Science Award — Baker Katko ’25
Edward T. Wheeler Prize for Poetry — Arnell Peck ’25
Eleanor S. Cranz Memorial Prize for Distinction in Music — Emma Tanabe ’25
Evelyn Page Memorial Prize for Excellence in History — Jacob Bates ’25
Jean M. Watson Memorial Prize for Excellence in Mathematics — Liam Boland ’25, Emma Tanabe ’25
Leonard J. Bodenlos Memorial Prize for Excellence in Physical Science — Bill Qi ’25
Math Dedication Award — Veronika Altamirano Lee ’25, Annabel McKillop ’25
Philip G. Van Brunt Memorial Prize for Excellence in Art — Nova Frink ’25, Hailey Greenberg ’25
Prize for Distinction in Dance — Brooke McLoughlin ’25
Prize for Excellence in Expository Writing — Emma Tanabe ’25
Prize for Excellence in the Natural Sciences — Isabella Li ’25
Prize for Excellence in Photography — Arnell Peck ’25
Prize for Excellence in Spanish — Isabella Li ’25
Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Classical and Romance Languages — Alex Leake ’25, Brian Li ’25
Richard P. Dauer Memorial Prize for History (Writing) — Brian Li ’25
Richard P. Dauer Scholar-Athlete Award — Skylar Raymond ’25, Robert Shay ’25
Upper School Athletes of the Year — Marlee Anselmi ’25, Henry Gallagher ’25
