Monthly Archives: May 2012

Spring Athletic Awards Announced

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The spring season athletic awards assembly was held on Monday, May 28, 2012. The Athletic Department presented the Blanket Award for participation—followed by the George Denman Award and the Alumnae Award, which are presented to a senior boy and girl. In addition, the award winners for individual sports were announced.

The Blanket Award is given in recognition of those students who have participated on a team in every season they have been in the upper school at Williston. The following students were presented Blanket Awards at the awards assembly.

One-year students
Keegan Dunlop, Sam Fallon, Dan Graham, Michael Grassi, Tommy Jenkins, Caitlin Lynch, Steve Metayer, Andrew Spruck, James Ward

Two-year students
Katie Cavanaugh, Valerie Moon, Jay Sylvia

Three-year students
Hunter Snyder, Kathryn Tomaselli, Noelle Messner, Alex Paolo

Four-year students
Maura Abbott, Connor Adams, Kevin Conroy, Jill Dahrooge, Brandon Diaz, Alex Doudnikoff, Lexie Duseau, Alex Garcia, Sam Goldsmith, Bridget Instrum, Walter McLaughlin, Addison Morse, Alex Nunnelly, Daniel Rowe, Connor Sheehan, Sam Slezek, Sarah Wilkie, Simon Wool, Katie Yochim

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Athletes of the Week – May 14th

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Jack Shumway ‘13

A co-captain of the boys’ varsity lacrosse team, Jack led the team in points with 30 goals and 19 assists. Highlighted by a 5 goal 2 assist to help lead the team over Loomis Chaffee, Jack has been a key component to the team’s offensive productivity and has been a positive leader both on and off the field.

 

Karly Simpson ‘13

Karly has played critical role on the girls’ varsity lacrosse team this year. Coming up big in recent wins against Deerfield, Pomfret and KO Karly’s play has been outstanding. At the Central New England Tournament last Saturday, Karly was named tournament MVP with 10 goals in 3 games to help Williston earn the championship.

 
Matt Cavanaugh ‘14

Matt pitched an outstanding game against Easthampton last Saturday for the jv baseball team. Matt struck out 15 and allowed only one hit in the game. Matt has been a solid team contributor all season with a positive attitude and superb work ethic.

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Holleran, Rowe and Thomas Win NE Championships

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Three Williston athletes emerged as New England Champions at the NEPSAC Division II Championships held this past Saturday at Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA.

Senior Daniel Rowe won the 100 meter dash in a photo finish with a time of 11.20 sec. Rowe also finished second in the 200 meter dash in 22.70 sec., which ties the school record set in 2005 by Sidney Baptista ’05.

Senior Joey Holleran finished first in the javelin with a toss of 157′ 2″ to claim a New England title.

In the girls’ meet, freshman Gabby Thomas successfully defended her New England title in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.43 sec. Thomas also won the long jump with a leap of 17′ 7.25″, which is also a new school record. The previous record, set in 2007, was held by Annie Huyler ’08.

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Athletes of the Week – May 7th

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Caitlin Berube ‘13

Caitlin has been playing outstanding golf this season. She was Williston’s medalist in the team’s recent victories over Choate, and Westover shooting a 42 on the nine hole course. Caitlin has played an instrumental part in helping the team to a 9-1-1 record thus far.

 

 

James Porricelli ‘12

Senior, James Porricelli has played consistent tennis over the course of the season. He always displays a positive attitude and a competitive spirit. Playing in the #6 spot on the ladder, James has been the team’s lone winner in recent tough matches against tough Avon and Westminster opponents.

 

Abby Walker ‘14

Abby has been outstanding in goal for the girls JV lacrosse team this spring. In recent games with strong NMH and Choate opponents Abby made many key saves to help the team earn ties in both games. Abby’s leadership on and off the field has allowed her to maintain a positive attitude and a poised presence in net.

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