Conard Wins Sportsmanship Award and Recognizes Students for Athletic Success

has been awarded the CCC Western Division Spring Sportsmanship Award as well as the CCC Overall Sportsmanship Award for the 2011-2012 academic year. The award was determined by votes cast by all 32 member schools in the CCC.

The school recently held an assembly to honor seniors and other varsity athletes for their contributions to Conard athletics. Several special scholarships were also awarded. The following information has been received fom the athletic office.

Senior Awards

NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD: A senior who has been selected for Outstanding Football Performance, Academic Achievement, and School Leadership.

Matthew Redman

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.

Jane Giuffrida and Neal Hambrecht

MIKE CARR SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: To an individual who exemplifies outstanding sportsmanship.

Ronan Lucey

CARL P. PALAZZOTTO “P.M.A. AWARD”: To a student-athlete who, by exhibiting a consistently positive mental attitude and by setting an example of enthusiastic achievement for other students, best exemplifies the qualities that “Coach P” demonstrated in his daily life.

Nicole Edlund and Edward Wilson

THE BOB McKEE AWARD: To a senior football player who exhibits exceptional academic, football, and leadership ability.

W. Christopher Reckmeyer

THE DOUG MYERS MEMORIAL AWARD: To a senior wrestler who displayed effort, dedication and a positive attitude at all times. In memory of Doug Myers, Class of 2002.

Johnny Bello

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.

Colin Kuntz and Emily Jednorowicz

NORM JOHNSON AWARD: To the student who assisted the coach in the many daily tasks of coaching a team.

Darius Bartolomei, Samantha Kradas, Delaney Gaetano

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.

Olivia Basil

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.

Ellen Bridgman and Lily Cannon 

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

Joshua Florez, Trey Sinatro, W. Christopher Reckmeyer, William Thomas, Ronan Lucey, Nathan Gockel, Brian Francoeur, Megan Cote, Jennifer Lohneiss, Nicole Aston, Katherine Looney, Kylie Hoang, Margaret Preston, Margo McDonough, Liliana Harrington

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 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.

Gregory Confessore and Madison Quirk

ROTC SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD: To one male and one female who have demonstrated excellence in both academics and athletics.

Joseph Schuman and Taylor Schumann 

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.

Ricky Cotton

CHUCK LANDROCHE AWARD: To a female and male senior athlete who demonstrate the qualities of respect, commitment, team spirit, leadership, and outstanding achievement.

Callum Novak, Noelle Ouellette, and Shannon Burke

THE WEST HARTFORD FRIENDS OF BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP: To a senior who demonstrates commitment and pride in the sport of baseball.

John DeBellis

WILLIAM J. SCHICKLER, III AWARD: To a male junior or senior ice hockey player who possesses a zest for life, demonstrates outstanding leadership skills and commitment to the game and values the contributions of his teammates.  The student should also demonstrate academic initiative and contribute to the school and or community.

John R. Wilson

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.

Nicholas Sone 

LANCE CORPORAL LAWRENCE R. PHILIPPON MEMORIAL AWARD: To a female and male senior athlete who shows genuine respect for others, demonstrate dedication to their team, and show respect to the flag, for the Pledge of Allegiance, and to those who served our country.

Nicholas Haggerty, Trey Sinatro, Dominic Sullivan, John R. Wilson, Gregory Youngstrom, and Madison Quirk

TEAM LANCE CORPORAL LAWRENCE R. PHILIPPON COURAGE AWARD:

Doug Hein

Fall 2011 Highlights:

CCC West Champions – Football

All Conference Honors

Boys’ Cross Country – Neal Hambrecht, Edward Wilson

Boys’ Soccer – Matheus Souza, Joe Schuman, Colin Kuntz, Rodrigo Giraldo

Field Hockey – Madison Quirk, Michaela Celella, Brie Reynolds

Football – Ricky Cotton, Nicholas Sone, Michael Fisher, Owen Dawson, Dom Spaulding, Luis Colon, Anthony Lugo, Chris Reckmeyer, Matt Redman

Girls’ Cross Country – Shea Williams, Elizabeth Lagoy, Alana Waggoner

Girls’ Soccer – Lily Cannon, Kylie Hoang, Caroline Murray

Girls’ Swimming and Diving – Kathleen Lynch, Taylor Hadra

Girls’ Volleyball – Charlotte Moller

All State Honors

Cross Country – Edward Wilson

Field Hockey – Michaela Celella, Madison Quirk

Boys’ Soccer – Matheus Souza

Girls’ Soccer – Kylie Hoang

Girls’ Swimming and Diving – Taylor Hadra

National Soccer Coaches Association of America Team Academic Award - Girls’ Soccer

Winter 2011-2012 Highlights:

State Champions – Girls’ Ice Hockey

CCC West Champions – Boys’ Swimming and Diving

All Conference Honors

Boys’ Basketball - Anthony Lugo

Girls’ Basketball - Jessica Shepard

Cheerleading – Christina Galindez, Amelia Papadakis, Fresia Fernandez

Boys’ Ice Hockey –  Jack Wilson, Dan Kycia

Boys’ Indoor Track and Field – Edward Wilson, Ronan Lucey, Ezra Holmes, Neal Hambrecht, Owen Dawson

Boys’ Swimming and Diving – Chris Warren, Toby Casper, Ty Seymour, Greg Youngstrom, Will Thomas, Colin Wilkinson, Callum Novak

Girls’ Ice Hockey –  Alyson Alissi

Girls’ Indoor Track  – Elizabeth Lagoy

Gymnastics –  Katie Newton, Shannon Bouvier, Ellen Bridgman, Taylor Hadra

Wrestling –  Johnny Bello, Lucas Muntz, Alex Jojin, Ricky Cotton

All State Honors

Boys’ Swimming and Diving – Thomas, Casper, Tyree Seymour,

Christopher Warren, Gregory Youngstrom

Gymnastics –

1st Team – Shannon Bouvier, Taylor Hadra, Kathryn Newton

2nd Team – Ellen Bridgman, Amanda Sloan

Wrestling – Lucas Muntz

All American Academic Honors

Wrestling – Lucas Muntz

Spring 2012 Highlights:

CCC West Champions – Boys’ Outdoor Track and Field

Spring 2012 All Conference

Baseball – Max Vogel-Freedman, , Brendon Rossmeisl, John Dinucci

Boys’ Golf – Max Sherer, John Roberts

Boys’ Lacrosse – Ricky Cotton,  Trey Sinatro,  Danny Kycia,  Nick Sone,  Dom Sullivan

Girls’ Lacrosse – Lily Cannon, Emmy Jednorowicz

Softball – Becky Hoisl, Sarah Allen, Elle Fontanazza

Boys’ Tennis – Ryan Phelan   

Girls’ Tennis - Tessa Green, Casey Woods

Boys’ Track – Nathaniel Aponte, Ezra Holmes, Owen Dawson, Edward Wilson, Ronan Lucey, Sam Lucyk

Girls’ Track – Ellen Bridgeman, Lily Harrington, Olivia Bourquin, Elena Santos

Boys’ Volleyball – Douglas Williams

All State Honors

Baseball – Brendon Rossmeisl

Boys’ Lacrosse – 1st Team – Ricky Cotton, 2nd Team – Nicholas Sone

Girls’ Lacrosse – 2nd Team – Lily Cannon, Emily Jednorowicz

            Academic All-State – Taylor Schumann

Outdoor Track and Field – Liliana Harrington

Softball – Rebekah Hoisl

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.

• Jane Giuffrida - Swimming and Diving, Indoor Track and Field, and Lacrosse
• Madison Quirk - Field Hockey, Gymnastics, and Lacrosse

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.

• Olivia Basil - Swimming and Diving and Outdoor Track and Field
• Johnny Bello - Football and Wrestling
• Ellen Bridgman - Gymnastics and Outdoor Track and Field
• Henry Bruzzese - Cross Country and Indoor Track and Field
• Shannon Burke - Swimming and Diving and Outdoor Track and Field
• Lily Cannon - Soccer and Lacrosse
• Katriona Casagrande - Soccer and Lacrosse
• Gregory Confessore - Football and Baseball
• Megan Cote - Volleyball and Tennis
• Ricky Cotton - Football and Lacrosse
• Nicole Edlund - Cross Country and Lacrosse
• Christopher Eichar - Swimming and Diving and Tennis
• Joshua Florez - Cross Country and Outdoor Track and Field
• Brian Francoeur - Indoor Track and Field and Lacrosse
• Victoria Gitelman - Gymnastics and Lacrosse
• Nathan Gockel - Football and Outdoor Track and Field
• Neal Hambrecht - Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field
• Emily Jednorowicz - Ice Hockey and Lacrosse
• Colin Kuntz - Soccer and Lacrosse
• Ronan Lucey - Soccer and Indoor Track and Field
• Jennifer Lohneiss - Indoor Track and Field, and Softball
• Sam Lucyk - Football and Outdoor Track and Field
• Margo McDonough - Basketball and Lacrosse
• Amanda Place - Swimming and Diving and Softball
• Margaret Preston - Swimming and Diving and Outdoor Track and Field
• Matthew Redman - Football and Outdoor Track and Field
• Taylor Schumann - Soccer and Lacrosse
• Nicholas Sone - Football and Lacrosse
• Dominic Sullivan - Ice Hockey and Lacrosse
• Edward Wilson - Cross Country and Indoor Track and Field
• John Wilson - Ice Hockey and Baseball