Dr. Anthony Toomer Porter Award
This award originated in the spring of 1957 and is the highest award conferred by the School. It was conceived to give recognition to the student who best exemplifies the ideals and emulates the character of the school’s founder, the Rev. Anthony Toomer Porter: loyalty to cause; persistence in adversity; self-discipline; sensitivity to the needs of others; and faith in God and humanity.
Porter-Gaud Trustee Award
This award is given by the Board of Trustees to recognize a Senior who has shown a special commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education. The recipient will have demonstrated commendable scholarship combined with enthusiastic participation in the arts, athletics, and community service.
Head of School’s Award
The Head of School’s award is given to a Senior who is a leader of the student-run organizations of community service, Honor Council, or student government in recognition of service to the Porter-Gaud community.
Faculty Award
This award is presented by the faculty to the Senior whose efforts and achievements over the past year have earned their admiration and respect.
John H. Bennett English Award
This award was established by the late Charleston attorney, John Bennett, in honor of his grandfather, one of three founding members of the Poetry Society of South Carolina. The award honors a Porter-Gaud graduating Senior who has achieved a high academic average in English while demonstrating outstanding written expression.
Ralph S. Nordlund History Award
This award is given in honor of longtime History Department chairman Ralph Nordlund, whose emphasis on scholarship and excellent teaching remains the standard for the History Department. The award is given to a student who has taken four Upper School history courses at Porter-Gaud – not necessarily attaining the highest average. The recipient must have demonstrated Mr. Nordlund’s devotion to scholarship and the pursuit of truth while exhibiting a passion for history and learning.
Latin Award
This award recongizes an outstanding Latin student in the Upper School.
Mowry Spanish Award
This award was established in 1978 by Dr. Maxwell Mowry, a former Porter-Gaud instructor of Spanish, in memory of his parents. In recognizing excellence in the classroom, the award considers dedication to the study of Spanish, a curiosity to learn more, and a commitment to exploring different Spanish-speaking countries.
French Award
This award traditionally recognizes a graduating Senior who has excelled in the study of French and who shows a special affinity for French language and culture.
Chinese Excellence Award
This award honors an outstanding Chinese student in the Upper School.
Green and Murrah Mathematics Award
This award is named in honor of two outstanding mathematics teachers, each of whom taught at Porter-Gaud School for over 30 years. The award is given annually to a Senior who has demonstrated a high ability in mathematics as well as a strong interest in the subject.
Ted R. Richardson Award in Athletics
This award is presented to the graduating Senior who has best exhibited outstanding qualities of sportsmanship, leadership, and athletic ability. The award is named for “The Maje,” Major Ted Richardson, a former teacher and Middle School Head.
Archibald Rutledge Award
This award, named for South Carolina’s Poet Laureate, recognizes exceptional creative expression in the areas of the Visual Arts and the Performing Arts. One award is given for the Visual Arts and one award is given for Performing Arts.
J. Wyman Frampton Science Award
This award is named in memory of a past chairman of the Science Department, a long-time science teacher at Porter-Gaud, and the grandfather of our Head of School, DuBose Egleston. The award is given to the graduating Senior who, in the opinion of the Science Department, has shown to be the outstanding young scientist of the class. This is based on high grades, participation in science courses, and overall interest in some field of science beyond the classroom.
Computer Science Award
This award recognizes a Computer Science student who has reached far beyond the classroom in the exploration of technology.
