SANBORNTON, NH. On Thursday, June 2, 2011, Sant Bani School students and staff celebrated the annual Awards Ceremony during the school’s Morning Session. Principal Kent Bicknell and many department heads handed out a wide variety of awards.

Franklin Savings Bank representative Eileen Pucci awarded senior Ethan McQueen a scholarship.

Seniors Saran Savané and Taylar Clark received Tilton Rotary Scholarships from Betty Arsenault. Saran also received a Girl Corps scholarship award from representative Lori Fasshauer, and Taylar received a scholarship from the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation.

Senior Doran Timm received a commendation from Linda Surowiec, Health Services Coordinator and EMT-I, for obtaining certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, Basic Level.

English Department Chair Karen Bicknell gave the Middlebury Book Award to junior Adison Lintner, and the Smith Book Award to junior Emily Benton. The Junior Award for Excellence in English went to Micaela Brand. Senior Awards for Excellence in English went to Luke Kalvaitis, Dylan Dinger, and Ethan McQueen. The award for Excellence in English as a Second Language went to senior Dee Dee Aleksandrova.

Science Department Chair Robert Schongalla recognized the keen interest in science, the outstanding effort, and noteworthy achievement of seniors Erik Braconier and Dylan Dinger, and juniors Emily Benton, Micaela Brand, and Andres Orr.

NHIAA recognition for three-sport participation was given to Taylar Clark by Athletic Director Chris Demian. Granite State Conference athletic awards were given to Joyce Hamel, Colby Clark, and Dylan Dinger.

Foreign Language teacher Jen Schongalla presented Dee Dee Aleksandrova with an award for her deep commitment to immersing herself in the studies of a foreign language.