West Hartford’s Conard High School held its annual Sports Awards ceremony on May 25, 2016, and have announced the following recipients.

Senior Awards

Bob McKee Award

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

Jack Ryan

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.

Phil Simplicio and Shannon Racz

Norm Johnson Award

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

Emily Chu, Makayla Murphy, Sierra Jackson, and Lauren Scheid

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.

Charlotte Leyland and Allison Volpe

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.

Clara Capone and Taylor Davis

Pride Award

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

Lucas Decelles, Anis Ehsani, Matt Fernandez, Tyler Grainger, Kyle Pena-Green, Avery Schott, Michael Tuite, Olivia Gaglioti, Abby Gosselin, Annie Kirklin, Nicole Kradas, Sarah Mahon, Kathleen Massaro, and Kiley Phelan

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.

Jacob Judd, Michael Sisti, Sarah Hamilton, and Sarah Hoisl

ROTC Scholar-Athlete Award

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

Sam Newton and Emily Ledwith

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 Corcoran

Chuck Landroche Award

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

Jack O’Connor, Maria Armillei, and Caroline Kane

George Beaudry Memorial Award

To a senior wrestler who displays excellence on the mat and is college bound.

Nick Kranmas

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.

Matt McCormick

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.

Andrew Hollerbach

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.

Kathleen Massaro, Matt McCormick, Jack O’Connor, Lauren Scheid, Phil Simplicio, and Brian Wilson

National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award (previously presented)

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

Nate Richam-Odoi

C.I.A.C. Scholar-Athlete Award (previously presented)

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

Marisa Haverty and Nate Richam-Odoi

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.

• Patrick Corcoran – Soccer, Ice Hockey, and Lacrosse
• Matthew Fernandez – Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field
• Olivia Gaglioti – Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball
• Katherine Gosselin – Soccer, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field
• Sarah Hoisl – Soccer, Basketball, and Softball
• Jonathan Lee – Football, Swimming and Diving, and Lacrosse
• Philip Simplicio – Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse

AWARD WINNERS

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

• Alexandra Abels – Field Hockey and Tennis
• Maria Armillei – Swimming and Diving and Outdoor Track and Field
• Qasian Banks – Football and Outdoor Track and Field
• Kiarnan Boyd – Football and Lacrosse
• Thomas Callahan – Football and Wrestling
• Tyler Carson – Football and Lacrosse
• Taylor Davis – Soccer and Outdoor Track and Field
• Jordan Dorfman – Football and Lacrosse
• Anis Ehsani – Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field
• Ian Gearty – Football and Lacrosse
• Christine Guiffrida – Indoor Track and Field and Tennis
• Sarah Hamilton – Volleyball and Softball
• Marisa Haverty – Swimming and Diving and Lacrosse
• Moinca Karriem – Fall and Winter Cheerleading
• Anna Kirklin – Swimming and Diving and Softball
• Nicholas Kranmas – Football and Wrestling
• Emily Ledwith – Field Hockey and Golf
• Matthew Lee – Football and Baseball
• Charlotte Leyland – Field Hockey and Softball
• Franklin Li – Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field
• Jordan Lohneiss – Soccer and Basketball
• Sarah Mahon – Soccer and Lacrosse
• Matthew McCormick – Ice Hockey and Lacrosse
• Elizabeth Narwold – Field Hockey and Tennis
• Samuel Newton – Soccer and Baseball
• John O’Connor – Basketball and Lacrosse
• Shannon Racz – Field Hockey and Ice Hockey
• Carson Reale – Football and Baseball
• Nathaniel Richam-Odoi – Football and Lacrosse
• Krystal Rodriguez – Fall and Winter Cheerleading
• Michael Sisti – Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field
• Milo Vath – Swimming and Diving and Golf
• Aidan Wilkinson – Soccer and Swimming and Diving

Conard 2015 -2016 Highlights:

Fall 2015 Highlights:

CCC South White Champions

Girls’ Swimming and Diving

All-State Honors

Field Hockey – Caroline Kane (also earned All-State All-Academic) and Charlotte Leyland

Football –  Nathaniel Richam-Odoi

Girls Swimming and Diving – Maria Amillei, Clara Capone, Emma Dowd, and Marisa Haverty

Winter 2015-2016 Highlights

CCC Central Blue Champions

Girls Basketball

IIABO Sportsmanship Award

Girls Basketball

All-State Honors

Boys Ice Hockey – Zachary Polo (1st Team) and Matthew McCormick (2nd Team)

Girls Ice Hockey – Shannon Racz

Girls Indoor Track and Field – Elizabeth McMahon

Gymnastics – Brianna Paparazzo

Spring 2016 Highlights (to date)

CCC Central Champions

Boys Volleyball

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