Foxcroft Academy announces Rose Award recipients, honor parts
DOVER-FOXCROFT — On May 6 Foxcroft Academy held a special ceremony to announce the outstanding scholars of the Class of 2025 at its annual Rose Award ceremony. This year, the recipients were Ingrid Berling, Margarette Clarke, Heidi Clawson, Madison Gaylord, Emily Greenlaw, Runner Jarrett, Ethan Kreider, Brianna Lawrence, Jack Murray, Khang Duy Vinh Nguyen, Elizabeth Nutter and Cameron Pratt.
The Rose Awards were established in 1931 when Frank G. Stone was head of Foxcroft Academy. Rose Award recipients have accumulated a grade point average that places them in the top 15 percent of their class’s permanent students. For the 40th consecutive year, a medallion with the Foxcroft Academy seal was presented to the recipients in addition to the traditional rose. Priscilla White, former English teacher and librarian who retired after 36 years of service, and Robert Beek, who taught mathematics for 33 years, conceived the idea for this permanent award and contributed funds to have the diecast for the medallion, which has now become a permanent part of the annual ceremony.
ROSE AWARD STUDENTS — The Foxcroft Academy Class of 2025 Rose Award recipients, signifying they are in the top 15 percent of the class, are front, from left, Brianna Lawrence, Ingrid Berling, Elizabeth Nutter, Emily Greenlaw, Heidi Clawson and Madison Gaylord. Back, Jack Murray, Cameron Pratt, Khang (Jerry) Nguyen, Runner Jarrett and Ethan Kreider. Not pictured, Margarette Clarke.
In addition, Foxcroft Academy Head of School Arnold Shorey is pleased to announce the honor parts for the Class of 2025.
The valedictorian for the Class of 2025 is Cameron Pratt. Cameron is the son of Joel and Nina Pratt of Dover-Foxcroft. He has been active in the classroom, enrolling in several advanced courses including AP and IB classes. Musically gifted, he participates in various music offerings, such as band and select choir, and he has shown leadership in co-curricular activities, including soccer, golf, ice hockey and Key Club. This fall Pratt plans on attending the University of Maine, majoring in electrical engineering.
The salutatorian for the Class of 2025 is Khang (Jerry) Nguyen. Jerry is the son of Nguyen Dinh Duy and Quach Quyen Hue and is a member of the boarding program — coming from Vietnam. Nguyen has been heavily involved during his three years at Foxcroft Academy as he’s been a member of the soccer, basketball and tennis teams, including helping FA to the 2023 Class B North championship. In addition, he has been in Key Club and Student Council, serving as vice president during his senior year. This fall Nguyen plans on attending the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, majoring in engineering.
Commencement exercises are scheduled for Sunday, June 8 at 1 p.m. in the Jim Robinson Field House. The faculty speaker is Ryan Dankert, and the guest speaker is Cheryl Stitham White ’65, longtime educator and administrator. The junior class marshals representing the Class of 2026 are Emma Alden and Landon Smith.