On Friday, March 14, the 2024 President's Award (Affiliated Schools) Ceremony was held at the South School Building Hall on Mita Campus.
The President's Award (Affiliated Schools) aims to widely publicize and commend Keio students who have served as role models in a variety of fields outside of the regular curriculum, including academic, artistic, social, cultural, and athletic activities. These achievements not only bring honor to the individuals themselves but also add to the prestige of Keio University. This year, 69 Keio students from affiliated schools received the award for 10 achievements.
At the ceremony, following a review of the selection process by Vice-President Keita Yamauchi, the head of the selection committee, President Kohei Ito presented the certificates and commemorative gifts and offered his congratulations. Afterward, commemorative photos were taken with each award winner and winning group. Many faculty members and parents of the Keio students also attended. After the photo session, a social gathering was held with the President and Vice-President, and the venue was filled with a friendly atmosphere from beginning to end.
Senior High School, 1st Year, Yusho Yamada
Passed the 61st National Weather Forecaster Examination, becoming a certified weather forecaster while still in junior high school.
Keio Shiki Senior High School, 1st Year, Yuta Kobayashi
1st Place in the 1st Dokkyo University All-Japan High School English Storytelling Contest, Dokkyo University President's Award
Keio Shiki Senior High School, 1st–3rd Year, Keio Shiki Senior High School Student Council (including the special sub-committee for the 75th-anniversary publication), 10 members
Editing of the Keio Shiki Senior High School "75th Anniversary Publication"
Keio Girls Senior High School, 2nd Year, Aoko Saka
Runner-up in the Women's 9x9 Board Division at the 18th All Japan High School Go Tournament
Keio Shonan Fujisawa Junior and Senior High School, 6th Year, Daiki Kimiwada
Received the Award for Excellence and the Student's Choice Award in the High School Division at the Science Conference 2024
Keio Shonan Fujisawa Junior and Senior High School, 5th and 6th Year, Karuta Club, 8 members
① Runner-up at the 37th Kanagawa Prefecture High School Ogura Hyakunin Isshu Karuta Championship
② Competed in two consecutive tournaments at the 46th All Japan High School Karuta Championship for Ogura Hyakunin Isshu
Keio Shonan Fujisawa Junior High School, 2nd and 3rd Year, Boys' Tennis Club, 12 members
① 3rd Place in the Boys' Team Competition at the 51st All Japan Junior High School Tennis Championships
② Winners of the Boys' Team Competition at the 11th All Japan Private Junior High School Tennis Championships
Keio Futsubu School, 2nd and 3rd Year, Rugby Club, 33 members
Runner-up at the 44th East Japan Junior High School Rugby Football Tournament
Keio Yokohama Elementary School, 4th Year, Riko Matsushima
2nd Place in the Violin Division, Elementary School Category at the 78th All-Japan Student Music Concours National Competition
Keio Yokohama Elementary School, 4th Year, Ryotaro Maeda
After climbing many of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, became the youngest Japanese person to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on the African continent
In sports, athletic clubs at the high schools of the affiliated schools that belong to the Athletic Association are also eligible for the Koizumi Sports Prize and the Koizumi Sports Awards, and many Keio students were recognized in fiscal year 2024.
Photography: Akisue Takematsu