The O’Neal School recognized upper school students for their high academic scores at an assembly before their peers recently. The Head of School Achievement Award is presented to the O’Neal student in each class who compiled the highest academic average for the past school year.
Interim Head of School Brenda Jackson recognized the following students with this award.
Commended for eighth-grade achievement was freshman Vivienne Rhue, daughter of the Honorable Chris and Dr. Jennifer Rhue of Wagram.
Ninth-grade achievement was awarded to sophomore Kangqi “Newnew” Hong, niece of Hong and Stuart Schulte of Pinehurst.
Tenth-grade achievement was awarded to junior Nik Epstein, son of Mr. Mark Epstein and Mrs. Julia Latham of Aberdeen. Nik is presently attending The North Carolina School of the Arts.
O’Neal junior Ethan Kim also received the Head of School Achievement Award for his sophomore year. Ethan is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Kim of Pinehurst.
Eleventh-grade achievement was awarded to senior Charlotte Mills, daughter of Mr. Stuart Mills and Mrs. Helen Probst Mills of Pinehurst.
Feature photo: (L-R) Head of School Achievement Award Winners Vivienne Rhue, Newnew Hong, Ethan Kim and Charlotte Mills.
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