Senior Awards
Amherst Trophy
The Amherst Trophy was first presented at the Blake commencement in 1940. It is awarded to that senior who has rendered the greatest service in student activities other than studies and sports. This award is determined by a vote of the faculty.
Dayton Scholastic Award
The Dayton Scholastic Achievement Award was originally a Blake School award. It was first presented at commencement exercises in 1933. Since its inception the trophy has recognized excellence in academic achievement.
Harvard Trophy
The Harvard Trophy was originally a Blake School award. It was presented at the first commencement in 1913. Since there was only one graduate that year, the Harvard award was given to an underclassman.
Thereafter it became a commencement award designated for a graduating senior.
John Grafton Burgess Memorial
This award, named in honor of a member of the Blake School class of 1925, was established in 1937 by his classmates. It is awarded annually to a senior of The Blake School who through determination, courage and ambition has used his or her talents to the best of his or her ability — that is, to the fullest. This award is determined by a vote of the faculty.
Nellie Atwater Award
The Atwater Award was originally a Northrop Collegiate School award, honoring Eleanor "Nellie" Atwater '52. It was established after Nellie's death in 1951. Since its inception the trophy has honored the qualities of concern for and genuine interest in others. The award is determined by a vote of the Upper School faculty and staff.
Princeton-Wells Award
The Princeton trophy was originally a Blake School award, first presented in 1938. A similar award, the Wells Club Award, was presented at Northrop Collegiate School. Both awards recognized the senior with the highest scholastic standing. The post-merger honor, the Princeton-Wells Award, continues that tradition.
Spirit of The Blake School Award
The Spirit of The Blake School Award is given annually to that senior who has contributed to the spirit and growth of the School in four main areas: showing concern and respect for others; assuming responsibility to the School; living with integrity and self-respect; achieving the most that is possible while working toward the ideal.
Yale Trophy
The Yale Trophy was originally a Blake School award, dating back to the first commencement exercises in 1913. It was presented to the sole graduate, Frederick Boutelle. Fred was 7 feet tall, so subsequent honorees have very big shoes to fill.