Palmer Ware, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Ware of Dunnsville, won the School Prize, given to the senior who made the greatest contribution to the school through her dedication to high standards, trustworthiness and leadership, consistent with St. Margaret's mission as a church school. She also won the Headmistress’s Prize, awarded to the graduating senior who has attained the highest grade point average in her junior and senior years, as well as the Frances J. Gilchrist Award, presented to a senior who, through dedication, devotion, determination and discipline, best exemplifies a true scholar-athlete. Ware headed the school’s Honor Council, co-captained the field hockey and soccer teams, and rowed crew. Additionally, she is a third-generation St. Margaret’s graduate—both her mother, Laura Smith Ware ’68, and her grandmother, the late Catharine Palmer Smith ’36, also attended the school. Palmer Ware will attend the University of Virginia.

Annie Arnest, daughter of Ms. Alice Moore of Kinsale, won the Spirit of St. Margaret’s Award, given to the senior who best represents the school's spirit and who has shown true appreciation of the way of life symbolized by the school. Arnest, who served as school president, also played varsity field hockey and soccer, and edited the yearbook’s senior section. She will attend the University of Virginia. Catherine Chilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Chilton of Lancaster, was recognized with a Patron’s Prize for her contributions as co-chair of the Basic Needs local community service organization and as a varsity athlete. This year’s prizes were given in honor of the McCuan family of Glenwood, MD. Chilton also won honors for her independent study project in agricultural marketing. She will attend Virginia Tech.

Becky Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Clark of Lively, was recognized with the Aylett Prize, awarded for sportsmanship defined as fairness, courteous relations and graceful acceptance of results. Clark was a three-season athlete throughout her SMS career, co-captaining the basketball and softball teams and winning multiple all-league honors. She also served as Blue spirit team co-captain and as a peer leader. She will attend Randolph-Macon College.

Junior Sydney Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Harris of Tappahannock, was chosen for the Harvard Book Prize, awarded to the outstanding student in the rising senior class who combines excellence in scholarship with achievement in other fields. Harris served as co-editor-in-chief of the 2005 yearbook, heads the student peace education organization and is a member of the crew team.

Junior Alexandra Newman, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. David Newman of Lancaster, won the Edith Latané History Award. Named for the school’s headmistress from 1927-1943, the prize is awarded to the student who demonstrates outstanding interest and ability in the challenging US History curriculum. Boarding students receiving commencement awards included senior Jennifer Clark of West River, MD, who received a Patron’s Prize for her contributions to the school as Head Boarding Prefect and in the visual arts program. She will attend Smith College. Senior Haley Nelson of Ashtabula, OH, was presented with the Allen Memorial Award for the student who has demonstrated the greatest appreciation of St. Margaret's. She will attend Southern Illinois University.

Senior Christine Hayward of Los Gatos, CA, was recognized with the Daughters of the American Revolution Award for her dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. She will attend the University of Texas-San Antonio.

Ciara Robinson of Alexandria and Susannah Orem of Reston, both seniors, earned independent study honors. Robinson, who will attend Mary Baldwin College, did her project on early childhood education for children with disabilities. Orem studied Peruvian indigenous clothing, and plans to attend Roanoke College.

Stephanie Rosen of Woodbridge won the Fine Arts Award for her accomplishments in the visual arts and drama. She will attend Lynn University.

Junior Ashley Leake of Marietta, GA, was selected for the Viola H. Woolfolk Award, presented to the underclasswoman who best exemplifies the late headmistress's sense of compassion, duty, graciousness and poise.

Other prizes were awarded to senior Nozomi Yamaguchi of Tokyo, Japan, the International Prize; junior Allison Davis of Chestertown, MD, the Mary Elizabeth King Prize for outstanding academic effort; junior Drenika Mosby of Washington, DC, the Mary Percival Prize for the greatest academic improvement; and freshman Katherine Burnett of Burlington, NC, the Bishop’s Prize for the student in grades 9-12 with the highest grade point average.