West Hartford’s Conard High School held its annual Sports Awards ceremony on June 8, 2015, and have announced the following recipients.
Photo credit: Ronni Newton
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 (1st Team), Charlotte Leyland (2nd 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 (1st Team), Patrick Melly (2nd Team)
Wrestling – Edward Bello
Spring 2015 Highlights
CCC West Sportsmanship Award
All-State Honors
Girls’ Lacrosse – Tessa Sinatro (1st Team), Brianna Grande (1st Team), Marisa Haverty (2nd 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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