Indian Creek School Celebrates Academic Excellence at Upper School Awards Ceremony

A core value of Indian Creek School is its unwavering commitment to excellence in education. On Friday, May 23, that commitment was celebrated in full as members of the Class of 2025 were honored for their academic achievements, artistic talents, and dedication to community service during the annual Upper School Awards Ceremony.

Held as an all-school assembly, the event recognizes outstanding students across disciplines, highlighting the breadth and depth of talent within the Indian Creek community.

The ceremony opened with the presentation of the prestigious Senator Chris Van Hollen Public Service Award to Sophie Geismar. 

Academic excellence was further recognized through the Maryland State Merit Scholarship Award, granted to students whose GPA placed them in the top five percent of the class: Naima Bead, Sophie Geismar, James Stubbs, and Maisie White.

Following this, departmental honors were awarded as follows:

The Indian Creek School Longevity Award was presented to Julia Flint, Morgan Kay, Ben Skalka, and Zach Torstenson, recognizing their full academic journey from Kindergarten through Grade 12 at ICS.

Preston Shapiro was honored with the Senior Speech Award, a distinction for excellence in public speaking and personal reflection.

In recognition of civic responsibility, several students were honored for their community engagement. The Community Service Award was awarded to Harry Ervin Jr., Irene Goldstein, and Morgan Kay for completing over 75 hours of service. An additional distinction for over 150 hours of service went to Sophie Geismar, Conor Mastromarco, and Sophia O’Connell.

The Indian Creek School Alumni Award was presented to Andrew Harris following the ceremony at the Green and Gold Dinner.

Head of School Booth Kyle remarked, “These awards are a testament to our students’ hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence. They inspire us all to reach higher and dig deeper in pursuit of knowledge and service.”

As the school year draws to a close, the Indian Creek community celebrates not just these achievements, but the spirit of dedication and curiosity that has defined the Class of 2025.