Rectory's 9th-Grade Graduation

Named in honor of the School’s co-founder, this cup is awarded to a female member of the graduating class who displays outstanding excellence in character and who has shown great interest in and has contributed toward the welfare of the School.

Mary-Aliya Turay, Rogers, CT

Presented to that male student in the graduating class who best exemplifies those human characteristics Father Bigelow sought to cultivate in all students. These characteristics are best articulated by John Bigelow’s “Prayer for Rectory,” which reads, “To work well, to play well; to think clearly, to speak truth; to win without pride, to lose without rancor; to have courage, and to be kind. This is a goal for the greatest. It is a goal that the least may reach. To teach this is the whole purpose of schools; To know this is the whole meaning of life.”

Justin Medeiros, Douglas, MA

Donated in 1952 in honor of Mr. & Mrs. John Bigelow, this cup is intended for a member of the graduating class who has made great progress in all areas of school life and who has displayed the kindness, compassion, and spirit which is exemplified in the “Rectory child.”

James D'Alleva-Bochain, Pomfret Center, CT

Presented for outstanding sportsmanship and consideration for others, not only on the playing field but in all areas of school life.

Annabelle Biondi, Cranston, RI

Presented to that Rectory student who best exemplifies those eclectic characteristics which Mr. Vasiloff lovingly brought to his community. They include interest in history, science and mathematics, arts, and literature.

Yufei "Fiona" Jiang, China

Given by John Frazar Austin, a member of the class of 1949, this cup is awarded annually to a student who best exemplifies the “fighting spirit” which will not permit him/her to quit, whether in sports, studies, or in striving for general improvement.

Bingrong "Bob" Dong, China

Given by his parents, the Mobley Cup is awarded to the proctor who, while wholeheartedly embracing all of the responsibilities associated with the proctor position, best represents the characteristics by which John is recalled here; specifically, tolerance toward, support of, and enthusiasm for his/her peers throughout his/her career in the School.

Ximena Gutierrez Pinto, Mexico

Established in honor of Adam, class of 1982, by his parents, this cup is given to that student who demonstrated not only spirit, energy, inquisitiveness, and vigor in the classroom, but determination and commitment on the athletic fields.

Aria Adams, Arlington, WA

Presented to the student who, in the opinion of the faculty, has brought an uplifting spirit and a sense of joy to the school community. 

Brianna Lucero, Bronx, NY

Presented to Father Bigelow over forty years ago by a gentleman who said he was tired of seeing the most handsome cups at graduation exercises everywhere go to the best athletes, rather than the best scholars. He was determined that Rectory would have a truly splendid looking cup to present to its top student. This cup is presented to the student with the highest academic average in the graduating class.

Yufei "Fiona" Jiang, China

Donated by Mr. Charles Rockwell, the father of three Rectory graduates: Charles Jr., 1928; Henry, 1930; and Paul, 1935. The Rockwell Cup is awarded to “that person in the graduating class who has done the most for Rectory.”

Yoon Seo "Eric" Han, Korea

Academic Honors
Academic average of 95-100

• Miles Burrello, Ashford, CT
• Kerui "Sam" Chen, China
• Jiyun "Jason" Cheng, China
• Bingrong "Bob" Dong, China
• Letian "Teddy" Fang, China
• Samantha Rose Fieldman, Highland Park, IL
• Jeongwon "Lucia" Han, Korea
• Seoyeun "Jennifer" Han, Korea 
• Hyeon "Justin" Kang, Korea

Effort Honors
Effort average of 1-1.4

• Brianna Lucero, Bronx, NY
• Mary-Aliya Turay, Rogers, CT
• Yefei "Kimi" Weng, China

Effort and Academic Honors
Academic average of 95-100 and Effort average of 1-1.4

• Aria Adams, Arlington, WA
• Aitana Cerdeira Gonzalez, Mexico
• Xiaoping "Kyle" Chen, China
• James D'Alleva-Bochain, Pomfret Center, CT
• Ximena Gutierrez Pinto, Mexico
• Yoon Seo "Eric" Han, Korea
• Yufei "Fiona" Jiang, China
• Taehyung Kim, Korea
• Justin Medeiros, Douglas, MA
• Adam Tillinghast, Killingly, CT

Photography Award

• Inaki Ramos Casir

Art Award

• Yufei "Fiona" Jiang, China 

Digital Arts Award

• Taehyung Kim, Korea

Guitar Award

• Zhifan "Jeff" Wang, China

Chorus Award

• Mary-Aliya Turay, Rogers, CT