The Blue Ridge School community marked the end of the 2021-22 school year by recognizing outstanding character among students and faculty and by looking forward to the coming year with the announcement of future student leaders. The annual Honors Service was held on Sunday, May 22, in Gibson Memorial Chapel with the Class of 2022 entering by formal procession.
The Faculty Award, which is given annually by the students to the faculty member “who exemplifies the BRS mission of helping boys reach their potential, who has made a significant difference in the lives of BRS students, and who will be respectfully and fondly remembered in years to come”, was presented to English teacher Dr. Chrisantha Hermanson.
Student leaders play an important role in the life of Blue Ridge School. They bear considerable responsibility in the residence halls and with student activities, as well as being the foundation for the school’s judicial system.
Student Leaders for 2022-23
Senior Class President: Selorm Kalitsi
Senior Class Vice President: Isaac Prantera
Senior Class Representative: Jay Kim
Senior Class Representative: Joshua Werner
Junior Class Representative: Joey Fore
Sophomore Class Representative: Alex Jones
Sophomore Class Representative: York Ye
Prefects for 2022-23
Brody Burrell
Kasey Chadwick
Ricky Cortines
Selorm Kalitsi
Jay Kim
Daniel Mercedes
Ace Nichols
Takahiro Ochi
Isaac Prantera
Ian Valdimarsson
Joshua Werner
Proctors for 2022-23
Matthew Bergeron
Joey Fore
Will Kyle
Kayle Ryan
Shanon Simango
Zack Toll
Juan Vera Corona
Cameron Wheelans
Honor Council for 2022-23
Francisco Arroyo
Santiago Bravo
Brody Burrell
Kasey Chadwick
Ryan Chen
Joe Corrigan
Ricky Cortines
Roki Kim
Ian Valdimarsson
Disciplinary Committee for 2022-23
Takahiro Ochi
Sidney Shyaka
Matthew Sinor
Joshua Werner
The Citizenship Awards recognize underclassmen who, despite not necessarily having official responsibilities, have proven to be outstanding members of the community and deserving of recognition.
Junior Class Citizenship Award Recipients
Abdullah Abdelfattah
Brody Burrell
Kasey Chadwick
Ricky Cortines
Isaiah Green
Selorm Kalitsi
Jay Kim
Frane Marusic
Takahiro Ochi
Isaac Prantera
William Scipio
Joshua Werner
Sophomore Class Citizenship Award Recipients
Sebastian Bosquez
William Collier
Joey Fore
Kayle Ryan
Aaron Schramm
Shanon Simango
Eli Taylor
Juan Vera Corona
Cameron Wheelans
Freshman Class Citizenship Award Recipients
Paolo Agresto
Raientanoron Cree
Alex Jones
York Ye
Chapel Service Awards, for students who served the Gibson Memorial Chapel with dedication and excellence
Abdullah Abdelfattah
Maybank Burgdorf