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Washington College Book Award

Spring 2008

The Washington College Book Award recognizes a high school junior who, in the judgment of his or her teachers, has produced outstanding written work in the field of history. Each award is underwritten by a Washington College alumnus. In the inaugural year of the program, awards were given to six high school students.

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Mitali Thakore, of Saint Dominic Academy in Jersey City, NJ, with Taryn Venner Ashe '97. Taryn is a graduate and former student of St. Dominic Academy and was excited about the opportunity to present the 2008 Book Award to a high school student there.
Mitali Thakore, of Saint Dominic Academy in Jersey City, NJ, with Taryn Venner Ashe '97. Taryn is a graduate and former student of St. Dominic Academy and was excited about the opportunity to present the 2008 Book Award to a high school student there.
One of the first Washington College Book Awards was given at Wye River Upper School. Pictured are Kakie White '58, Andrew Adkins '04, and recipient Rachel St. John.
One of the first Washington College Book Awards was given at Wye River Upper School. Pictured are Kakie White '58, Andrew Adkins '04, and recipient Rachel St. John.
Award Winner Adam Katz shakes the hand of his principal—Mark Diefendorf—upon receiving the Washington College Book Award from Kevin Kroencke.
Award Winner Adam Katz shakes the hand of his principal—Mark Diefendorf—upon receiving the Washington College Book Award from Kevin Kroencke.
Kerri Haskins-Schuster presented the Washington College Book Award to Alexandra Kemble on June 5 at Sacred Heart.
Kerri Haskins-Schuster presented the Washington College Book Award to Alexandra Kemble on June 5 at Sacred Heart.

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