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Falmouth Academy Celebrates Student Achievement at Recognition Day
Falmouth Academy celebrated achievement, growth, leadership, creativity, and community during its annual Recognition Day ceremony on Thursday, June 4.
The all-school gathering honored students from across grades 7–12 who distinguished themselves through academics, the arts, athletics, leadership, service, and their contributions to the Falmouth Academy community.
During the ceremony, Caroline Cazeault ’26 was announced as valedictorian of the Class of 2026.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 Recognition Day honorees:
Departmental Awards
English Award (Middle School)
Awarded for distinction in the Middle School.
Recipient: Alessia Mezzacappa ’30
Awarded for distinction in the Middle School.
Recipient: Alessia Mezzacappa ’30
Janet Kearsley English Award
Awarded for distinction in the Upper School.
Recipient: Nick Leach ’27
Awarded for distinction in the Upper School.
Recipient: Nick Leach ’27
Lalise Melillo History Award
Awarded for distinction in Upper School History.
Recipient: Raven Guinta-Tavares ’27
Awarded for distinction in Upper School History.
Recipient: Raven Guinta-Tavares ’27
Susan Pasley MacKenzie Ancient History Award
Awarded for excellence in the study of Ancient History.
Recipient: Ari Aretxabaleta ’29
Awarded for excellence in the study of Ancient History.
Recipient: Ari Aretxabaleta ’29
Modern Language Award (Middle School)
Awarded for distinction in the Middle School.
Recipient: Davey Soule ’30
Awarded for distinction in the Middle School.
Recipient: Davey Soule ’30
Modern Language Award — French
Awarded for distinction in Upper School French.
Recipient: Tate Nelson ’28
Awarded for distinction in Upper School French.
Recipient: Tate Nelson ’28
Modern Language Award — German
Awarded for dedication in Upper School German.
Recipient: Mahnaz Ronan ’28
Awarded for dedication in Upper School German.
Recipient: Mahnaz Ronan ’28
Modern Language Award — Spanish
Awarded for dedication in Upper School Spanish.
Recipient: Sophie Holmes ’27
Awarded for dedication in Upper School Spanish.
Recipient: Sophie Holmes ’27
Science Award
Awarded for distinction in the Upper School.
Recipient: Sophie McSherry ’27
Awarded for distinction in the Upper School.
Recipient: Sophie McSherry ’27
Mathematics Award
Awarded for distinction in the Upper School.
Recipient: Bradley Forcier ’27
Awarded for distinction in the Upper School.
Recipient: Bradley Forcier ’27
Nancy P. Twichell Science Award
Awarded for distinction in Middle School Math and Science.
Recipient: Kai Aretxabaleta ’30
Awarded for distinction in Middle School Math and Science.
Recipient: Kai Aretxabaleta ’30
Mariner Athlete Award
Recipients: Faye McGuire ’26, Elise Casso ’26, Matt Brown ’26
Recipients: Faye McGuire ’26, Elise Casso ’26, Matt Brown ’26
Margaret Ellsworth Award for Creativity in the Arts
Awarded for distinction in the arts.
Recipient: Elise Soule ’27
Awarded for distinction in the arts.
Recipient: Elise Soule ’27
Arts Award (Middle School)
Awarded for distinction in the Middle School.
Recipient: Cora McNeany ’31
Awarded for distinction in the Middle School.
Recipient: Cora McNeany ’31
Susan Pasley MacKenzie Creative Writing Award
Recipient: Max Donovan ’26
Recipient: Max Donovan ’26
All-School Awards
Patrice Buxton Award
Established by the faculty in 2005 upon Mrs. Buxton’s retirement and awarded to a seventh grader who loves reading.
Recipient: Cameron Zuluaga ’31
Established by the faculty in 2005 upon Mrs. Buxton’s retirement and awarded to a seventh grader who loves reading.
Recipient: Cameron Zuluaga ’31
Middle School Meltzer Award
Established by Dr. Barry Meltzer and Fay Meltzer, an early Trustee of the school, and awarded to the student who has shown the greatest academic growth.
Recipient: James Vincent ’30
Established by Dr. Barry Meltzer and Fay Meltzer, an early Trustee of the school, and awarded to the student who has shown the greatest academic growth.
Recipient: James Vincent ’30
Middle School Olson Award
Established by Trustee Emeritus Charles Olson and Brenda Olson and awarded to a student who pursues learning for its own sake.
Recipient: Prem Connor ’30
Established by Trustee Emeritus Charles Olson and Brenda Olson and awarded to a student who pursues learning for its own sake.
Recipient: Prem Connor ’30
Homer P. Clark Award
Established by Helen MacGregor, an early Trustee of the school, and awarded to a Middle School student who best reflects the ideals of Falmouth Academy.
Recipient: Lochlan Tyrrell-Evans ’30
Established by Helen MacGregor, an early Trustee of the school, and awarded to a Middle School student who best reflects the ideals of Falmouth Academy.
Recipient: Lochlan Tyrrell-Evans ’30
Generosity of Spirit Award
Established in 1990 and given to returning students who give support and help to the school community.
Recipients: Hollis Oliver ’28 and Siana Solarazza ’27
Established in 1990 and given to returning students who give support and help to the school community.
Recipients: Hollis Oliver ’28 and Siana Solarazza ’27
Willard C. & Leona H. Weaner Award
Established by a Trustee Emeritus and awarded to a returning student who makes an outstanding contribution to the atmosphere of Falmouth Academy.
Recipient: Mathilda Moehnke ’27
Established by a Trustee Emeritus and awarded to a returning student who makes an outstanding contribution to the atmosphere of Falmouth Academy.
Recipient: Mathilda Moehnke ’27
Upper School Meltzer Award
Established by Dr. Barry Meltzer and Fay Meltzer, an early Trustee of the school, and awarded to the student who has shown the greatest academic growth.
Recipients: Annabelle Bush ’26 and Torsten Houtler ’26
Established by Dr. Barry Meltzer and Fay Meltzer, an early Trustee of the school, and awarded to the student who has shown the greatest academic growth.
Recipients: Annabelle Bush ’26 and Torsten Houtler ’26
Founding Faculty Award
Established in 1981 and awarded to the senior who has shown the greatest academic and social growth during their years at Falmouth Academy.
Recipient: Ronan Cazeault ’26
Established in 1981 and awarded to the senior who has shown the greatest academic and social growth during their years at Falmouth Academy.
Recipient: Ronan Cazeault ’26
Lewis Award
Established in honor of Rachel Lewis ’89 and awarded to a junior or senior who has shown continuous effort, growth, and leadership and who has contributed to and benefited from Falmouth Academy.
Recipient: Thomas Hirth ’26
Established in honor of Rachel Lewis ’89 and awarded to a junior or senior who has shown continuous effort, growth, and leadership and who has contributed to and benefited from Falmouth Academy.
Recipient: Thomas Hirth ’26
Bruce E. Buxton Award
Established by the faculty in 2005 upon Mr. Buxton’s retirement and awarded to honor imagination in an Upper School student.
Recipient: Dhara Sananikone-Evans ’26
Established by the faculty in 2005 upon Mr. Buxton’s retirement and awarded to honor imagination in an Upper School student.
Recipient: Dhara Sananikone-Evans ’26
Worthington Campbell Award for Ethical Leadership
Established in 2004 by the faculty in honor of Falmouth Academy’s first Headmaster and awarded to a student who exerts moral leadership through kindness to others and through quiet but strong adherence to humane and charitable values in their daily acts.
Recipient: Willow Wakefield ’26
Established in 2004 by the faculty in honor of Falmouth Academy’s first Headmaster and awarded to a student who exerts moral leadership through kindness to others and through quiet but strong adherence to humane and charitable values in their daily acts.
Recipient: Willow Wakefield ’26
Upper School Olson Award
Established by Trustee Emeritus Charles Olson and Brenda Olson and awarded to a student who pursues learning for its own sake.
Recipient: Erik Gulmann ’26
Established by Trustee Emeritus Charles Olson and Brenda Olson and awarded to a student who pursues learning for its own sake.
Recipient: Erik Gulmann ’26
Olivann Hobbie Renaissance Award
Established in 1990 by the faculty and awarded to a student who demonstrates enthusiasm and diverse excellence in academics, arts, and athletics.
Recipient: Max Donovan ’26
Established in 1990 by the faculty and awarded to a student who demonstrates enthusiasm and diverse excellence in academics, arts, and athletics.
Recipient: Max Donovan ’26
Thomas Kimball Clark Award
Established by Helen MacGregor and awarded to a student in the Upper School who best reflects the ideals of Falmouth Academy.
Recipient: Caroline Cazeault ’26
Established by Helen MacGregor and awarded to a student in the Upper School who best reflects the ideals of Falmouth Academy.
Recipient: Caroline Cazeault ’26
Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients. See images of all of the award winners here.
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