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
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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.