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Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards Recognize Local High School Scholars

Submitted by Lee Capristo on
November 18, 2025
By Lee Capristo
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On November 13, the Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at St. Mary’s College of Maryland recognized five accomplished high school scholars at its 28th annual book awards ceremony held on the campus. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society, known for recognizing academic excellence on 290+ select campuses across the nation. St. Mary’s College of Maryland was granted its Zeta chapter in 1997.

Phi Beta Kappa book award recipients
From left to right: Angie Draheim (SMCM psychology department staff and Zeta Chapter secretary), Alyssa Gensley (St. Mary’s Ryken High School), Maire Bockey (Leonardtown High School), Allison Sonon (Chopticon High School), Leah Cuthbertson(Great Mills High School), Jennifer Cognard-Black (SMCM professor and Zeta Chapter book award coordinator). Missing: Abigail Graham (The King’s Christian Academy). 

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