On June 1, 2026 our Upper School community gathered for the annual Upper School Awards Ceremony, celebrating students who exemplify excellence in academics, leadership, service, athletics, and fine arts. These awards reflect the values at the heart of Laguna—a commitment to scholarship, character, balance, and community.  View Photos from the ceremony

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients on their hard work, dedication, and achievements. We are proud to recognize the following Laguna Owls:

ATHLETICS

• John H. Adams Scholar Athlete Award - Bennett Sullivan ’26
• Outstanding Male Athlete - Baylor Wilson ’26
• Outstanding Female Athlete - Lila Foster ’26
• Distinguished Athlete Awards - Ginger Finney ’26, Lila Foster ’26, Finlay Sutherland ’26, Baylor Wilson ’26
• Scholar Athletes - View Full List

ENGLISH & HUMANITIES

• The Carol Nordgaarden English Award - Hadleigh Bolton ’27
• History Award - Austin Muzzy ’27 & Marshall Graham ’27
• Humanities Award - Marshall Graham ’27 & Hadleigh Bolton ’27

STEM

• Alumni Association Science Trophy - Ella Wickman ’26
• STEM Award - Brandon Fuladi ’26
• Jobbins Math Award - Teddy Wilson ’26

WORLD LANGUAGES

• Bridgman Spanish Trophy - Brandon Fuladi ’26
• Tierney Award for Excellence in Latin - Hadleigh Bolton ’27
• Roberson French Prize - Luka Mashanovitch ’27

PERFORMING ARTS

• Outstanding Performance in a Play/Musical - Amelia Noble ’26
• Outstanding Achievement in Performing Arts - Alex McClintock ’26
• Spaulding Theatre Award for Excellence in Technical Theater - Shaia Engel ’27 & Cooper Green ’27

MUSIC

• Excellence in Music Award - Scarlett Lustfield ’26

VISUAL ARTS

• Elena D’Agostina Art Award - Baylor Wilson ’26
• Ceramics Award - Olivia De Meyer ’27
• Photography Award - Ananda Johar ’29

JOURNALISM

• Excellence as Editor of The Fourth Estate Magazine - Niccolo D’Agruma ’26, Ella Wickman ’26, Teddy Wilson ’26

LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, & CHARACTER

• Sue Alexander Service Award - Brandon Fuladi ’26
• David Elkins Award for Outstanding Character - Camilla Joffrey ’27
• David Elkins Award for Outstanding Character - Jamie Levinson ’27
• The Spirit that is Laguna Award - Evie Comis ’26
• The Jennifer Demko Baer Inspirational Award - Carolina Duron Angeles ’27
• Service to School Award - Shaia Engel ’27
• Davies Kabogoza Award - Inak Lowther Phillips ’27
• Senior Character Award - Teddy Wilson ’26
• Senior Character Award - Amelia Noble ’26

HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARDS

• Emerson Davidson ’29
• Ananda Johar ’29
• Ej Niksto ’29
• Violet d’Offay ’28
• Thano Ghoussias ’28
• Josh Gomez Lopez ’28
• Leo Dalporto ’27
• Olivia Sofranko Nigro ’27
• Tatiana Taylor ’27
• Aaron Kamps ’26
• Elisabeth Robilio ’26
• Emie Valle ’26
• Enzo Vinoly ’26