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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