The Gate May 2018 | Page 5

Academic Excellence Award Greg Shen: With a 4.39 GPA and three AP classes at Montverde Academy, Greg Shen earns the male award. Shen is a Student Ambassador and in his third year at BGGA. Tracy Lee: With a GPA of 4.3, Tracy Lee is our academic winner in the girl’s category. Lee takes four AP classes at Montverde Academy, is dedicated and hardworking and deserves this academic excellence award for her extraordinary achievement not just this year, but every year that she has been at BGGA. Athletic Development Award Daniel Song: “Daniel Song is the model of an ideal student in the fitness training environment. He pays attention, doesn’t complain and above all, Daniel works hard.” – Karen Harrison, BGGA Director of Health & Athletic Development “ Most Valuable Player Xavier Marcoux: Xavier Marcoux has served as an ambassador, been a leader among his peer group, and learned some valuable lessons while a student at BGGA. His consistent daily actions have led to his growth in golf and on the rankings in the last two years. Chiara Arya: As a second-year student, Chiara Arya has grown and developed into a strong and confident young woman and athlete. In the fall she had a 2nd, 3rd and 7th place finish on the IJGT, and in the spring she had a 1st, T2 and T3 on the IJGT. Most Improved Academic Award There were so many successes and our students improved in ways I couldn’t imagine in terms of academics, golf skill and character development. Kristine Yin: A three-year veteran at BGGA, Kristine Yin has made steady improvements in her athletic prowess during this time and should be recognized for her consistent effort and dedication to improvement. Citizenship Award Ricky Xiong: As a Junior Ambassador, Ricky Xiong is a perfect example of a BGGA student – always ready to help out and has epitomized the role of mentor and ambassador with his peers. Teagan Devoe: In her first year at BGGA, Teagan Devoe has won the girl’s Citizenship Award. Devoe is a pleasure to work with, with an upbeat personality. She’s always looking to help and ask what she can do to assist in her role as Student Ambassador. Character Award Will Parker: In just one year at BGGA, Will Parker has left his mark. He is a strong young man, with a code of ethics that make him a leader and a mentor to his peers. Tracy Lee: Tracy Lee has an amazing spirit and is always ready with a smile and a willing hand. She has been at BGGA for three years and she has been consistent in her behavior and demonstrated the highest level of integrity, faith and character. John Daly II: As the most improved in the boy’s category, John Daly II has been striving to get as many A’s as possible this year. Daly has matured a great deal this year, has become more responsible and accountable, and is a shining example of what hard work can do. Stephania Vargas: As the most improved in the girl’s category, Stephania Vargas can be described as prompt, focused and hardworking. Most Improved Athlete Harrison Freeze: In his second year at BGGA, Harrison Freeze turned a corner in fitness this year. From his attitude in class to his work ethic, Freeze continues to mature in the physical train ing setting. Savannah Weyrauch: In her first semester at BGGA, Savannah Weyrauch has made great improvements. She has a positive attitude, gives a solid effort in every lesson and has willingness to learn and improve. Most Improved Player Egor Zotov: With a win in his division at the Faldo U.S. Grand Final and four top-10 finishes this year, Egor Zotov is the Most Improved boy at BGGA. Yoko Tai: With great performances on the IJGT and AJGA, Yoko Tai is the Most Improved girl at BGGA. Tai is described by her coach Nick Duffy as mature beyond her years and the improvement in her golf game has really caught up this year.