The HHCA community gathered on April 25, 2025, to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Eagles’ brightest Upper School scholars across all academic disciplines. The Upper School Evening of Academic Excellence honored over 75 high school students for their achievements during the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to students for their hard work and outstanding accomplishments this year!

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Advanced Placement Program | Among those recognized were students earning AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, AP Scholar with Distinction designations, as well as AP International Diploma.

• AP Scholars (These students earned grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams): Alex Alikakos, Caroline Bullock, Ansley Castro, Ishi Diaz, Kate DuBose, Levi Eidson, John Mossing, Annika Muthersbaugh, Luke WIlliams, Kelsey Wilson
• AP Scholars with Honor (These scholars earned an average score of 3.25 or higher on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams): Abby Bagenstose, Sophia Blackwell, Peyton Dobbs, Mary Kathryn Lockhart, Caroline Thomas, Addison Williams, Alyssa Young
• AP International Diploma: Sarah Drury
• AP Scholars with Distinction (These scholars earned an average grade of 3.5 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five of these exams): Audry Atkins, Sadie Knight, Macey Langhals, Chris Nguyen, Nic Panzarella

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Diploma with Distinction Candidates | These five students were commended for their rigorous academic research and commitment to scholarly excellence as they work to defend their capstone projects before graduation. 

• Diploma with Distinction Candidates: Peyton Dobbs, Kate DuBose, Chris Nguyen, Nic Panzarella, Caroline Thomas. 

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Highest Academic Achievers by Department

World Language Department

• Spanish 1 - Madison Moore
• Spanish 2 - Josie Feldmann
• Spanish 3 - Ethan Maloney
• Spanish 3 Honors - Jackie Hayes
• World Language Department Passion Award: Alex Hughes 

Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica

• Certificado de Excelencia: Jackie Hays
• Certificado por Servicios: Caroline Drozd
• Premio de Honor: Grace Avret

Social Studies Department

• Human Geography - Alli Hayes Butler
• Human Geography Honors - Kendrick Vo
• World History - Sophia Skinner
• World History Honors - Kate McKiddie
• US History - Cora Cunningham
• US History Honors - Madison Moore
• Government - Harrison Smith
• Government Honors - Moriah Johnson
• AP Psychology - John Mossing
• AP Human Geography - Elianna Muthersbaugh
• AP European History - Francoise Schuppert
• AP US History - Regan Matthews
• AP Government & Politics - Christopher Nguyen
• Social Studies Senior Passion Awards: Harrison Cunningham and Charlotte McKnight

Math Department

• Algebra 1 - Delany Abney
• Algebra 1 Honors - Anthony Offredo
• Geometry - Ariella Maharaj
• Geometry Honors - Quinn Oliver and Kendrick Vo
• Algebra 2 - Carson Carpenito
• Algebra 2 Honors - Tatum Healy
• Algebra 3 - Kaci Schutz
• Statistics - Ian Kelly
• AP Precalculus - Maddie Lange
• AP Statistics - Christopher Nguyen
• AP Calculus AB - John Mossing
• Math Department Senior Passion Award: Reese Clark

Science Department

• Biology - Delany Abney
• Biology Honors - Elianna Muthersbaugh and Anna Williams
• Chemistry - Sierra Moore
• Chemistry Honors - Mollie Mikkelson
• Environmental Science - Ishi Diaz
• Environmental Science Honors - Ethan Maloney
• Marine Biology - Ian Kelly
• Marine Biology Honors - Levi Eidson
• PLTW Biomedical Science Honors - Audrey Burden, Maddie Lange and Regan Matthews
• PLTW Human Body Systems Honors - Audrey Atkins and Macey Langhals
• Physics Honors - Nic Panzarella
• AP Biology - Christopher Nguyen
• AP Chemistry - John Mossing
• Science Department Senior Passion Awards: Chris Nguyen and Nic Panzarella

English Department

• English 1 - Tilly Baker
• English 1 Honors - Stella Burger
• World Literature - Joseph Guarisco
• World Literature Honors - Elianna Muthersbaugh
• American Literature - Cora Cunningham
• American Literature Honors - Sierra Moore
• British Literature - Blaire Blomeke
• British Literature Honors - Harry Cunningham
• AP Seminar - Kate McKiddie
• AP Research - Macey Langhals
• AP English Language - Annika Muthersbaugh
• AP English Literature - Addison Williams
• English Department Senior Passion Awards: Emma Berry and Caroline Bullock 

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Merit Awards | Honoring students in 9th–12th grade who demonstrated exceptional attitude, diligence, and ownership of their learning

9th and 10th Grade Merit Award Winners

• Nyla Capers
• Faith Fowler
• Jadyn Hedges
• Kailyn Kenny
• Addi Rogers
• Brennan Steiner
• Luke Strebe
• Ivey Taylor

11th and 12th Grade Merit Award Winners

• Caitlyn Jackson
• Maddie LeFew
• Arden Lister
• Charlotte McKnight
• Peter Rein

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Fine Arts Recognition

Excellence in Upper School Visual Arts

• Carson Carpenito
• Malachi Somaio
• Hadley Kinzie

Director’s Awards for Music 

• Caleb Altizer
• Emma Berry
• Noah Berry
• Mallory Krimm
• Sadie Marcotte
• Nic Panzarella
• Luca Somaio
• Eli Taylor

Band Dedication Senior Award

• Nic Panzarella

J.P. Sousa Award

• Emma Berry

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Theater Class Awards

Excellence in Upper School Theater Award

• Nyla Capers
• Luke Strebe

Excellence in Upper School Theater Design Award

• Jadyn Hedges
• Mason Mikkelson

Excellence in Upper School Technical Theater Award

• Nic Panzarella

Director’s Awards for Theater

• Caleb Altizer
• Hudson Baker
• Logan Baker
• Josie Feldman
• Mallory Krimm
• Sadie Marcotte
• Jetts Nelson
• Eli Taylor
• Alice Timbo

International Thespian Society - Senior Honors Thespians

• Audrey Atkins
• Nic Panzarella
• Caroline Thomas
• Nathan West

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Intern Recognition

• Caroline Bullock (healthcare administration)
• Sarah Drury (art gallery)

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Junior Marshals | Class of 2026

• Levi Eidson
• Caitlyn Jackson
• Milana Kelca
• Maddie Lange
• Maddie LeFew
• Arden Lister
• Regan Matthews
• John Mossing
• Annika Muthersbaugh
• Peter Rein
• Anna Kate Taylor

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Palmetto Boys State & Palmetto Girls State

Palmetto Boys State

• Caleb Brigstock
• Finn Ussery

Palmetto Girls State

• Audrey Burden

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Governor's Citizenship Award

• Sage Bradshaw
• Caitlyn Jackson

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College Scholars | Students are nominated for the college scholar awards based on specific criteria set by each school. Criteria might include GPA, rank in class, PSAT, SAT or ACT scores.

• Ansley Castro
• Levi Eidson 
• Whitney Ellingsworth
• Caitlyn Jackson
• Milana Kelca
• Madison Lange
• Madison LeFew
• Arden Lister
• Molly Maine
• Regan Matthews
• John Mossing
• Annika Muthersbaugh
• Peter Rein 
• Anderson Talbert
• Anna Kate Taylor
• Finn Ussery
• Luke Williams

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College Book Awards

High Point Book Award | A distinguished honor for sophomore students

• Jacqueline Hayes

St. Michael’s College Book Awards | Recognizes students’ academic success and exemplary community service involvement.

• Campbell Dalzell
• Maddie LeFew

Clarkson University Leadership and Achievement Awards | Recognizes junior students who demonstrate strong leadership qualities, positively impact their high school and local community, and have a proven academic record.

• Achievement Award: Peter Rein
• Leadership Award: John Mossing

George Mason University Honors College Book | Recognizes students who have made significant contributions to their communities and classrooms

• Regan Matthews

University of Virginia Jefferson Book Award | Recognizes outstanding high school juniors who embody Thomas Jefferson’s commitment to innovation, creativity and the spirit of discovery.

• Luke Williams

Harvard Prize Book Award | Recognizes the student who displays excellence in scholarship, high character, and possesses notable achievements in non-academic fields.

• Annika Muthersbaugh

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WAHHI Youth Community Service Award

• Caroline Thomas
• Chris Nguyen

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National Merit Finalist / National Merit Scholarship Program Recognition 

The National Merit Scholarship Program begins with over 1.3 million students who take the PSAT/NMSQT in their junior year. Based on their exceptional scores, about 16,000 students nationwide are named Semifinalists. These students then submit a detailed application, including academic records, a personal essay, and a recommendation to compete for Finalist status. Congratulations to this student for scoring a perfect PSAT score and advancing to become a National Merit Finalist, a prestigious recognition awarded to about 15,000 students yearly. This honor places him among the top academic performers in the country, recognized for his outstanding ability and potential for success in college and beyond.

• Chris Nguyen

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Heritage Classic Foundation Scholar 2024-2025

One of the most prestigious academic honors in the Lowcountry, this award goes to 11 distinguished seniors selected from Beaufort and Jasper County high schools based on exceptional academic achievements, commitment to community service, and leadership in and out of the classroom.

• Chris Nguyen

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HHCA Class of 2025

HHCA's senior class boasts over $6.6 million in scholarships and merit aid offerings thus far. Several South Carolina Education Scholarships are included in this number, including:

• 5 Palmetto Fellows Scholars
• 27 South Carolina Life Scholars

To date, this class has been admitted to over 75 different colleges, including the University of Virginia, GA Tech, VA Tech, University of Florida, Baylor, Wesleyan College, Purdue School of Engineering, University of Georgia, USC, and Clemson, to name a few. 

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We congratulate our 2024-2025 scholars for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the HHCA community. We are grateful for all the ways they reflect HHCA’s commitment to nurturing not just academic talent but also curiosity, character, and a lifelong love of learning. 

GO EAGLES!