Raising the Bar: The Legacy of Student-Athlete William F. Guzick ’07
By Bobby Austell, CCES Tennis Coach

Additional Links:
Alumni News
Front Page
Communications Center

On August 30 the Upper School student body witnessed a unique presentation recognizing one of our most recent graduates, Will Guzick ’07. The extraordinary number of both academic and athletic awards earned by Will throughout his nine years at CCES is known to all. During his senior year in particular, he earned national recognition as a scholar in the National Merit and AP exams and as a tennis player by being named a three-time high school All-American. In recognition of his accomplishments and in appreciation for his raising the bar for all student-athletes to a new level of excellence, Will was honored at a special ceremony unveiling a plaque highlighting his accomplishments, now permanently displayed in the Upper School Commons.

This plaque cites just some of Will Guzick’s outstanding academic accomplishments,
including the Aletta Wood Jervey Scholarship (highest GPA in senior class); Roger, Kirk,
Dena Stone Scholarship (highest score in the PSAT); National Merit Scholarship Winner;
National and State AP Scholar; US Senate Youth Program Scholarship; IB Diploma recipient.
Also on the plaque is a copy of the certificate honoring Will for his unprecedented selection
as a three-time National High School Tennis All-American.

In his remarks, Headmaster Lee Cox cited the record for the 100-meter dash as an example of the impact of higher expectations on achievement. He noted that when the 100-yard dash was lengthened to 100 meters, the world record again escalated to over ten seconds. But soon, those who were ready to accept the new challenge pushed themselves and each other to bring the times down to unprecedented levels.

Commented Bobby Austell, coach of the CCES boys’ tennis team, “Isn’t it great that in all areas of life there are those who raise the bar higher and higher for all to aspire to? Where would we be without those folks who push the envelope in a positive sense?”

Congratulations, Will – and thank you!

Surrounded by his family, coach Bobby Austell, and Dr. Lee Cox, Will Guzick received his award
just before leaving for his freshman year at Harvard.