Albert Talks Spring/Summer 2023

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Athletics award recipients Aaron, Franzi, Sophie and David.

Marsh and Howard Awards

Top Athletic Awards

Aaron received the Marsh Award for character, scholarship, leadership and recreation. An Albert College “Lifer,” Aaron attended Albert College for seven years, and in his final year, he served as our Athletics and Head Prefect. Aaron holds a bronze and silver Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. In athletics, Aaron was a member of the senior boys volleyball and basketball teams, receiving most valuable player and conspicuous service awards for both. He was also the recipient of the kinesiology award, the Class of ’49 Trophy for most outstanding athlete and the “Pete” Beach Athletic Award. Next fall, he will attend York University for a bachelor of science in kinesiology and health science. Sophie received the Howard Award for character, scholarship, leadership and recreation. Also a “Lifer,” Sophie attended Albert College for 14 years. This year, she served as our Chapel Prefect and will fondly remember leading the school assemblies each morning. Sophie was highly involved in the athletics program. She received most valuable player for girls basketball in Grades 9, 11 and 12, and the conspicuous service award for this year’s soccer and volleyball teams. She was also the recipient of this year’s chemistry award and the Mary Jane Haskett McCullough Award for long-term contribution to athletics. In the fall, she will attend Queen’s University to pursue a bachelor of science in life science and biochemistry.

To the Class of 2023, congratulations and best wishes for a bright future ahead. We could not be more proud. David of Mexico City, Mexico was the recipient of the McIntyre Award for outstanding contribution to male athletics. In his final year, David served on the grad class executive committee and the environmental committee. He was this year’s Bill Walker Award winner for most valuable player in senior boys soccer. He also received the Howard Purchase Memorial Award for his contributions to boarding life. Next year, he will attend the University of Toronto, St. George campus, pursuing a bachelor of commerce. Franzi received the Class of ’66 Trophy for most outstanding athlete in female athletics this year. From Braunschweig, Germany, she was a member of the track and field team, where she received this year’s coach’s award, and was the two-time recipient of the Jane Acton Award for most valuable player in senior girls field hockey. She also received the Jesse B. Tuite Award for her contributions to boarding life. She plans to pursue a bachelor of arts in management and organizational studies.

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