On Friday, March 12, the 2020 President's Award (affiliated schools) ceremony was held at the West School Building Hall on Mita Campus.
The President's Award (affiliated schools) aims to widely publicize and honor the exemplary achievements of students outside of their regular curriculum in a wide range of fields, including academics, arts, social activities, cultural activities, and sports. These achievements are not only a personal honor but also bring great credit to Keio University.
At the award ceremony, following a review of the selection process by Selection Committee Chair and Vice-President Masahito Omori, President Akira Haseyama presented the certificates and commemorative gifts and offered his congratulations. This was followed by a commemorative photo session.
Last year's award ceremony was unfortunately canceled due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, but this year it was held on a smaller scale after implementing thorough infection prevention measures.
The recipients and the reasons for their awards are as follows.
Senior High School 2nd Year Mr. Taisei Nishi
Passed the 2020 National Examination for Registered Management Consultants
Senior High School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Year Volleyball Team (18 members)
Top 16, 73rd All Japan High School Volleyball Championship
Senior High School 2nd, 3rd Year Quiz Bowl Club (3 members)
Winner, 3rd All-Japan High School General Knowledge Quiz Contest (News & Knowledge Koshien)
Girls Senior High School 1st Year Ms. Mao Kono
(1) Winner, Women's Sabre, High School Japan Cup 2020
(2) Winner, Women's Sabre, 28th JOC Junior Olympic Cup Fencing Tournament and 2021 World Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships Qualifying Tournament
Keio Shonan Fujisawa Senior High School 4th Year Mr. Shota Asakura
Recipient of the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Award, 3rd Statistical Data Analysis Competition (High School Division)
Yochisha Elementary School 3rd Year Ms. Himari Yoshimura
Achieved outstanding results in numerous domestic and international violin competitions
Keio Yokohama Elementary School 5th Year Mr. Yuji Mizoguchi
Recipient of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Prize, Upper Elementary School Division, 66th National Youth Book Report Contest
Photo: Susumu Ishito