Two Rockyites Awarded During Opening Exercises

Students (including Braden Carroll '26 and Ian Henriquez '27) in formal wear with other student award winners, President Eisgruber, and Dean Gordin

Sept. 3, 2024

Princeton University celebrated the academic accomplishments of its students with the awarding of undergraduate prizes to six students at Opening Exercises on Sunday, Sept. 1. This year’s George B. Wood Legacy Sophomore Prize is shared by Akshat Agarwal (Yeh College) and Braeden Carroll (Rocky College). The prize is awarded each year to members of the junior class in recognition of exceptional academic achievement during their sophomore year. Ian Henriques (Rocky College) received the Class of 1939 Princeton Scholar Award, which is awarded each year to the undergraduate who, at the end of junior year, has achieved the highest academic standing for all preceding college work at the University.