May 16, 2025  1:15pm CT

Evanston Township High School (ETHS) held its annual Senior Scholarships Night on May 7, acknowledging students in the Class of 2025 who are scholarship recipients through the ETHS Scholarship program. Throughout the night, a total of 69 ETHS seniors were honored with scholarships awarded by the ETHS College & Career Services Department. To learn more about ETHS scholarships, visit the ETHS website. 

Each year, senior students are encouraged to apply for ETHS Scholarships for which they may qualify. One of the scholarships – the Oliver Baty Cunningham Memorial Prize  – is by nomination only. Annah Stevenson was nominated by her fellow ETHS seniors as the 2025 recipient of the Oliver Baty Cunningham Memorial Prize.

Oliver Baty Cunningham Memorial Prize

ETHS Senior Annah Stevenson

This scholarship is awarded annually to the senior who ranks first among the members of their class in all-around qualities, including intellectual ability, capacity for leadership, sense of responsibility, and distinguished service to school and community.

ETHS Senior Annah Stevenson distinguishes herself with an intellectual curiosity and passion for learning, as well as her dedication to growth and service. She consistently set high standards for herself in the classroom, offering thoughtful insights that elevated group dynamics and inspired deeper engagement. Stevenson also served in the Emerge Leadership Program, rising from participant to Co-Chair, where she honed her communication and public speaking skills. As Teen President of the Jack and Jill North Shore chapter, she has led with empathy and integrity, earning the trust and admiration of her peers.