As the recipient of the Mary Frances England Humanitarian Award, Katherine Martha of Linden is the graduate of Culver Girls Academy who, by her acts, revealed an exemplary concern for others. 

Martha is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Martha of Pittsburgh and a four-year student at The Academies.

She earned seven Gold A’s, the highest academic honor reserved for students earning a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.7 or better. Her other academic honors include early induction into the Cum Laude Society, a national academic honor organization for seniors, and the Blue Key Award from the Blue Key Society, an academic honor organization for juniors.

Martha was also a recipient of The President’s Education Award, which is awarded to graduating seniors with a GPA of at least 3.5 and scores in the 85th percentile on either the SAT verbal, SAT math, or ACT composite.     

She was captain of the swimming team and set a school record in the 200-meter individual medley.

Martha held several student leadership positions, was chairperson of her dorm for three rotations, and secretary of the CGA Council. She was a member of the Campus Activities Board, the Cordon Society, and the Bicycle Club.

She received the Student Activities Award, presented to the member of the graduating class who has enhanced the quality of life on campus through creative planning and responsible implementation of student activities and programs.       

Martha will attend the University of Maryland in College Park, Md.