Avery Okon is being honored this week as part of our Student Recognition Program. Avery is an exceptional student with a 3.96 GPA who has consistently earned High Honor Roll recognition throughout high school. Avery is a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society, demonstrating an outstanding commitment to academic excellence across multiple disciplines.
Avery’s academic achievements, particularly in science, are impressive. Avery earned 2nd Place at the Falmouth Public Schools STEAM Fair in both 2024 and 2025, as well as 1st Place in 2026. These accomplishments have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Arnold Clark Scholarship for Excellence in Science, the Jae Lim Foundation Science Award, the RIT Science and Math Award, and the Science Book Award. These honors also included scholarships totaling $4,900. Avery further demonstrated academic dedication by completing a dual-enrollment Pre-Calculus course at Cape Cod Community College, earning an A.
Beyond academics, Avery is an accomplished musician with a strong commitment to the arts. As a cellist, Avery has participated in the Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra, Falmouth Chamber Players Summer Orchestra, and Falmouth Town Band, along with school music ensembles including Marching Band and Chamber. Avery has been selected for both the SEMMEA District Music Festival and All-Cape Music Festival for multiple years and received the Director’s Award for Orchestra in 2025 and the NSOA Orchestra Award in 2026. Avery also performed as a cellist in the Falmouth Theatre Guild’s production of Whistle Down the Wind.
Avery’s involvement extends into the greater community through participation in local musical organizations and performances, sharing a passion for music while contributing to Cape Cod’s vibrant arts community. In addition to balancing demanding academic and musical commitments, Avery works at Somerset Creamery in Cataumet, demonstrating responsibility and a strong work ethic.
We are proud to recognize Avery Okon for outstanding academic achievement, scientific curiosity, musical talent, and dedication to the school and community. Congratulations, Avery!
