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Sherman Prize Speaking Contest

2/15/2018

Jake Nordell '19 won first place for his speech, "Stand Up Tall." Clayton Lovell '19 received second place for "Enlightened," and Bryan Rego '19 won third place for "Hear Me." Pearce Richer '19, Danny Ciano '19, and Nathan Timm '19 received honorable mention awards.

Thank you to Program Director Janice Fazio and this year's judges: Mr. Jon Outcalt '55, US Trustee; Mr. Ameer El-Mallawany '01, principal, Campus International High School; and Ms. Jennifer Neundorfer, co-founder, Flashstarts.

Watch individual videos of speeches.

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- Sherman Prize Finalists and Upper School Director Dr. William Daughtrey: (front) Jake Nordell, Pearce Richer, Danny Ciano (back) Nathan Timm, Clayton Lovell, Bryan Rego
- Mr. Ameer El-Mallawany '01 announces the winners.
- Jake Nordell, Stand Up Tall, First Place
- Clayton Lovell, Enlightened, Second Place
- Bryan Rego, Hear Me, Third Place
- Nathan Timm, Period of Adjustment, Honorable Mention
- Danny Ciano, My Grandfather's Backyard, Honorable Mention
- Pearce Richer, The Gift of Now, Honorable Mention

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