West Hartford’s Conard High School held its annual Sports Awards ceremony on June 8, 2015, and have announced the following recipients.

TWO SPORT FOUR YEAR ATHLETE AWARD WINNERS

A senior who has played the same two sports for all four years of their high school career.

• Bryan Baker – Soccer and Lacrosse
• Keleigh Brown – Volleyball and Softball
• George Carney – Ice Hockey and Tennis
• Elizabeth Christensen – Field Hockey and Lacrosse
• Brendan Dakin – Basketball and Baseball
• Joshua Dufault – Wrestling and Outdoor Track and Field
• Stephen Espinal – Soccer and Swimming and Diving
• Catherine Falvey – Field Hockey and Golf
• Alec Ferguson-Hull – Cross Country and Outdoor Track and Field
• Luke Garneau – Football and Lacrosse
• Kevin Gates – Cross Country and Tennis
• Julia Gibson – Volleyball and Lacrosse
• Brianna Grande – Soccer and Lacrosse
• Christina Green – Swimming and Diving and Lacrosse
• Griffin Haggerty – Football and Lacrosse
• Nickolas Hartman – Soccer and Swimming and Diving
• Cierra Hungerford – Soccer and Lacrosse
• Cassidy Kotyla – Fall and Winter Cheerleading
• Isabella Lefante – Swimming and Diving and Golf
• Jennifer Lombard – Swimming and Diving and Golf
• Erin Massey – Soccer and Lacrosse
• Patrick Melly – Soccer and Baseball
• Callie Murphy – Volleyball and Softball
• Lia Negron – Fall and Winter Cheerleading
• Samuel Prescott – Indoor Track and Field and Tennis
• Genesis Rodriguez – Volleyball and Gymnastics
• Matthew Thomas – Cross Country and Swimming and Diving
• Brian Torsiello – Cross Country and Outdoor Track and Field
• Daniel Walsh – Wrestling and Lacrosse

THREE SPORT FOUR YEAR ATHLETE AWARD WINNERS

A senior who has played the same three sports for all four years of their high school career.

• Molly Bohman – Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field
• Timothy Fisher – Football, Wrestling, and Lacrosse
• Isaac Oda-Bayliss – Cross Country, Indoor Track and Field, and Tennis
• Michelle Rodgers – Volleyball, Basketball, and Lacrosse
• Madison Soucy – Swimming and Diving, Ice Hockey, and Golf
• Nathaniel Straus – Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field

Senior Awards

COACH FRANK D’ANNOLFO ATHLETIC AWARD

To a multiple sport male student-athlete who exemplifies the essence of teamwork and good sportsmanship through: his unselfish contributions to his team, his dedication, perseverance, positive attitude, patience, and work ethic, and ultimately reflects the spirit and pride of Conard Athletics.

Patrick J. Melly

CHUCK LANDROCHE AWARD

To a female and male senior athlete who demonstrates the qualities of respect, commitment, team spirit, leadership, and outstanding achievement.

Benjamin Hadra and Kathryn Novak

THE WEST HARTFORD FRIENDS OF BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP

To a senior who demonstrates commitment and pride in the sport of baseball.

Brendan Dakin

WILLIAM J. SCHICKLER, III AWARD

To a male junior or senior ice hockey player who possesses a zest for life, demonstrates outstanding skills and commitment to the game, and values the contributions of his teammates. The student should also demonstrate academic achievement and be a good school citizen.

Mark Ehnot

JAMES SPIGNESI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

To a student-athlete who demonstrates the qualities of commitment and dedication as a leader and team player in the sport of boys’ lacrosse.

Luke Garneau

LANCE CORPORAL LAWRENCE R. PHILIPPON MEMORIAL AWARD

To a female and male senior athlete who shows genuine respect for others, demonstrates dedication to their team, and shows respect to the flag, for the Pledge of Allegiance, and to those who served our country.

George Carney, Mark Ehnot, Luke Garneau, Cierra Hungerford, Tessa Sinatro, Madison Sousy

NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD

To a senior who has been selected for outstanding football performance, academic achievement, and school leadership.

Ryan Bell

C.I.A.C. SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD

To a senior who excels academically, who is a varsity letter winner and has demonstrated exemplary citizenship and leadership.

Michelle Rodgers and Alec Ferguson-Hull

THE BOB McKEE AWARD

To a senior football player who exhibits exceptional academic, football, and leadership ability.

Jake Reynolds

DALE HARPER AWARD

To the complete student-athlete who exemplifies the highest standards of sportsmanship both on and off the field and in the classroom.

Michael Boni and Cierra Hungerford

NORM JOHNSON AWARD

To the student who assisted the coach in the many daily tasks of coaching a team.

Michelle Long, Lily Reisner, Elena Santos, Ana Serrano

JUSTINE CLARK AWARD

To the young lady whose sensitivity to others and willingness to sacrifice for the team exemplify her total dedication to her team and Conard’s Athletic Program.

Catherine Falvey and Lia Negron

TITLE IX AWARD

To a female student-athlete who possesses outstanding skills and ability, and who demonstrates the highest standards of sportsmanship, cooperation, and leadership in her commitment to Conard sports.

Margaret Byrne

PRIDE AWARD

To the student-athletes who have exemplified themselves as students, spectators, and citizens in the Conard tradition.

Bryan Baker, Stephen Espinal, Timothy Fisher, Samuel Prescott, Matthew Thomas, Alexander White, Molly Bohman, Keleigh Brown, Julia Gibson, Margaret Jamin, Cassidy Kotyla, Jennifer Lombard

DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARD

To an exemplary young citizen, a role model for younger students and one who best exhibits the personal traits of courage, poise, self-confidence, and leadership while performing as a varsity athlete.

Jordan Muchin, Brian Torsiello, Brianna Grande, Madison Soucy

ROTC SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD

To one male and one female who have demonstrated excellence in both academics and athletics.

Nickolas Hartman and Jacqueline Palermo

 

Conard 2014 -2015 Highlights:

CCC West Overall Sportsmanship Winner

Fall 2014 Highlights:

CCC West Champions

Girls’ Cross Country

Girls’ Swimming and Diving

All-State Honors

Girls’ Cross Country – Gwendolyn Geisler

Field Hockey – Elizabeth Christensen (1^st Team), Charlotte Leyland (2^nd Team)

Boys’ Soccer – Erik Ribeiro

Winter 2014-2015 Highlights

CCC West Champions

Boys’ Swimming and Diving

All-State Honors

Gymnastics – Jacqueline Palermo

Boys’ Ice Hockey – Mark Ehnot (1^st Team), Patrick Melly (2^nd Team)

Wrestling – Edward Bello

Spring 2015 Highlights

CCC West Sportsmanship Award

All-State Honors

Girls’ Lacrosse – Tessa Sinatro (1^st Team), Brianna Grande (1^st Team), Marisa Haverty (2^nd Team)

US Lacrosse All-Academic Honors

Girls’ Lacrosse – Marisa Haverty, Cierra Hungerford, Michelle Rodgers

CHSCA Academic All State

Boys’ Volleyball – Andrew Olmstead

CHSCA Class L Coach of the Year

Girls’ Lacrosse – Megan Cersosimo

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