Recognizing Outstanding Achievement at Academic Convocation

Rutgers Prep celebrated the academic achievements of its Upper School students during Academic Convocation on Friday, September 25, on Elm Farm Lawn.

The ceremony recognized students for their accomplishments during the 2025-2026 school year, including recipients of academic awards and scholarships, members of academic honor societies, and students who made outstanding contributions through community service.

Seniors Raislyn Palmer ’27 and Ryan Takacs ’27 received the day’s Highest Academic Honors.

Raislyn was recognized for her accomplishments in the humanities and her involvement in the school community. She serves as editor-in-chief of The Argo, Rutgers Prep’s student newspaper, and as a peer leader mentoring younger students.

Ryan was recognized for his achievements in science, math and STEM. He is also a member of the Rutgers Prep baseball team.

This year’s award recipients included:

Parents’ Association Awards: Hongzhan Yao ’27, Hailey Benbow ’28, Salma Said ’29

Mayer Ostrow Scholarship: Anna Jane Mathey ’27

Bryn Mawr Book Award: Anna Jane Mathey ’27

Kenyon Book Award: Raislyn Palmer ’27

George Washington University Book Award: Aditya Nagpal ’27

Rensselaer Medal: Mahadev Menon ’27

Bausch and Lomb Science Award: Alina Zhu ’27

Rutgers University Book Award: Nainika Majumdar ’27

August H. Daviet Scholarship: Suhailah Abdullah ’28

Dr. Edward R. Oertell Scholarship: Ian Chang ’27

The Jacque Vesce ’11 Award: Yunjin Choi ’28

Art Award: Isa Rahman ’27

National Liberty Loan Prize: Olukayomide Odusote ’27

Highest Academic Honors: Raislyn Palmer ’27, Ryan Takacs ’27

Academic Team Awards: Saanvi Chigurupati ’28, Gabriel Greiner ’27, Connor Lemanski ’27, Benjamin Lee ’27, Mahadev Menon ’27, Aditya Nagpal ’27, Michael Shen ’28, Arjan Singh ’27

Students were also commended for receiving Academic Honors and for induction into the Tri-M Music Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Junior Classical League, La Société Honoraire Française, and La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica.

The Convocation also recognized students who earned Community Service Honors for their service to organizations and causes beyond campus.

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! 

Photos from the Event:

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