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<p>The language students get awards because those departments–Latin, French, and Spanish–participate in the annual national exams and the kids win them. If the math and science departments were regularly participating in the national math exams (AIME?) or science olympiads, those kids would be recognized too. They do award the Renssalaer Medal annually, and that is a science award. There are academic awards in all areas for seniors. I <em>seem</em> to recall when kids who placed well at the state and regional science fairs were also recognized on that night.</p>
<p>Personally, I preferred it when the Evening of Excellence included the NHS induction.</p>