In April, the Kynock Foundation presented the Kynock Award to Boston College High School senior Denzel Cofie ’23. Denzel is a student of both the performing and visual arts. Denzel excelled as a stage manager and lighting designer for the Dever Players. He also captured the imagination of his peers and professors through his artwork — winning several accolades for his work.
But his talents were not the only thing that distinguished Denzel as a Kynock honoree, he also served in several leadership roles at BC High including senior mentor and house captain.
His visual arts teacher Kay Myers described him in this way:
“Denzel’s quiet demeanor can’t obscure that he is an accomplished and committed artist who works to improve his skills, with a dedication to his process that shows in his work…He is a positive presence in class; he shares feedback during critiques with his classmates to the betterment of all.”
A Kynock alumnus and member of the award selection committee said Cofie embodies the ideals of the award.
“I feel like this is the student Kevin would pick. He is quiet but has clearly learned to lead in his own way.”
Denzel received a $1,000 award in addition to being recognized in front of his classmates as a Kynock Award honoree.