• MBHS announces junior awards

    Mountain Brook High School announced its junior award recipients for the 2019-20 academic year during a virtual presentation hosted on Tuesday by Principal Philip Holley.

    Accolades distributed include writing and book awards from a number of prestigious colleges and universities. 

    โ€œThough our program looks differently this year, we remain as proud and as honored as ever to have such amazing students at Mountain Brook High School,โ€ Holley said. 

    • The Hollins University Award for Creative Writing honors a young woman with a passion and talent for writing. Winner: Arden Tapp
    • The Sewanee Award for Excellence in Writing recognizes an outstanding member of the junior class. Winner: Molly Russell
    • The Rensselaer Medal for Math and Science goes to a student who excels academically in math and science. Winner: Lindsey Smith T
    • The Sweet Briar College Book Award honors a young woman with exceptional character, the ability to think independently, and an interest in leadership. Winner: Sally Bussian
    • The Bryn Mawr Presidentโ€™s Book Award recognizes a young woman with an intense intellectual commitment and sense of purpose. Winner: Janie Greene
    • The George Washington University Book Award goes to a student who excels in the areas of civic engagement, service, and independent and creative thought. Winner: Maggie Doyle
    • The Tulane Book Award honors a junior who embodies Tulane Universityโ€™s motto, โ€œNot for oneโ€™s self, but for oneโ€™s own.โ€ Winner: Laurel Hand
    • The Wake Forest Book Award recognizes a student with a commitment to learning, openness to new ideas and the pursuit of truth, and recognition of his or her responsibility to society. Winner: Ellie Hamilton
    • The University of Pennsylvania Book Award recognizes a junior who has pursued a rigorous curriculum, is highly respected, and has shown leadership in the school or community. Winner: Teddy Feig
    • The Dartmouth College Book Award goes to an outstanding scholar with an incredible work ethic. Winner: Lindsey Smith T
    • The Harvard University Book Award honors an outstanding student with an enthusiasm for life and learning. Winner: Molly Russell
    • The Yale University Book Award has been given longer than any other at MBHS and recognizes a student who excels across the curriculum. Winner: Emily King

    You can view the virtual presentation here.