At a recent morning gathering, GFA presented College Book Awards to 14 distinguished juniors in the Class of 2027. Selected by the school and sponsored by various colleges, these honors recognize not only academic excellence but also the values that define the GFA community—curiosity, integrity, empathy, and a commitment to meaningful contributions. Congratulations, Book Award recipients! View photos from the event here.
Brandeis: Anya ’27
The Brandeis Book Award is presented to a student who demonstrates a commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism, social justice, or volunteer work.
Brown: Cece ’27
The Brown Book Award honors a student who exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Cornell: Nia ’27
The Cornell Book Award is presented in recognition of academic excellence to a student who has demonstrated the Cornell spirit by showing good citizenship, innovative thinking and an awareness of cultural diversity.
Dartmouth: Ryan ’27
The Dartmouth Book Award Program has two goals: to recognize and reward high school juniors who have excelled both academically and in their extracurricular activities. Book award recipients are well-rounded, high-caliber students who must rank in the top 10% of their class, demonstrate strong character, have made a positive contribution to the school community and excel in at least one non-academic area.
Harvard: Claire ’27
The Harvard Book Prize is awarded to an outstanding junior who combines excellence in academics with significant achievement in extracurricular endeavors.
Hobart & William Smith: Lilah ’27
The Hobart & William Smith Book Award is awarded to a junior who makes meaningful contributions to their community.
Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Award: Oliver ’27
The Computing Award recognizes high school juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate interest and ability in computing.
Rochester Institute of Technology Engineering and Technology Award: Noa ’27
The Engineering and Technology Award recognizes outstanding students who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and have demonstrated high achievement, ability, and interest in engineering, robotics, computing, and/or science.
Rochester Institute of Technology Science and Math Award: Anika ’27
The Science and Math award recognizes high school juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate interest and ability in science, math, and/or health science..
Rochester Institute of Technology Humanities & Social Sciences Award: Emily ’27
The Humanities & Social Science Award recognizes high school juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate an interest and ability in humanities and social sciences, including superior grades in humanities and social sciences.
Tulane University: Luke ’27
The Tulane University Book Award recognizes high school juniors who embody Tulane's motto of "Not for one's self, but for one's own" and have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and public service.
University of Chicago: Tyler ’27
The University of Chicago Book Award recognizes a high school junior who is among the strongest in their class and who pursues challenging coursework in a diverse variety of subject areas. They should demonstrate intellectual engagement in and out of the classroom and be known for drawing connections across academic disciplines. These students are often described as scholarly, lively, and dynamic, and are visible members both of the student body and the greater community.
University of Virginia: Will ’27
The Jefferson Book Award was established to recognize outstanding high school juniors who embrace creativity and innovation and embody the spirit of discovery, much like the University’s founder, Thomas Jefferson. The student is a demonstrated citizen leader who works to improve their community locally or globally.
Yale: En ’27
The Yale College Book award is given to a junior who demonstrates outstanding personal character and intellectual promise.