Last week, Thorold Secondary School held a special assembly to celebrate the achievements of its student-athletes.
Throughout the year, these students showcased the true spirit of sportsmanship, pushed the boundaries of their abilities and inspired others with their passion and commitment.
"They exemplify what it means to be a good teammate,” says the school’s program leader Duane Kemp. "They’re usually our best players and the hardest workers. They’re just good overall people that we’re proud of and obviously they’re excellent athletes as well."
To decide who will get the awards every year, the coaches of the school hold a special meeting.
"We sit down and we discuss what accomplishments students have achieved and all the different aspects of it," Kemp says. "It’s not necessarily all on-field or statistics. We’re looking for good all-around athletes that are good teammates."
Kemp says that recognizing the students is important because they serve as great role models for their peers.
"We’re hoping that the other students see that hard work pays off," he says. "Being a good teammate does pay off, and you’re going to be recognized for that."
The Awards List:
Cross country
Sophia Shaw - Most Dedicated
Varsity Football
- Mark Suntz - MVP
- Ethan Belward - Lineman of the Year
- Lucas Friesen - Coaches Award
- Carter Wilkinson - Defensive MVP
Jr Girls Bball
- Kaydence Hales - MVP
- MacKenna MacCormick - MIP
Sr Girls Bball
- Ava Conway - MVP
- Grace Sargeant - Coaches Award
Jr Boys VBall
- Kai Netzke - MVP
- Armann Sandhu - Coaches Award
Sr Boys Vball
- Max Steele - MVP
- Ryder Boekestyn - MIP
Varsity Hockey
- Nolan Tanham - MVP
- Will Sargeant - MVP Defenceman
Swimming
Ana Jaramillo - Coach's Award
Jr Girls VBall
- Bruna Nepomuceno - Leadership Award
- Lilah Lepera - Most Dedicated
Sr Girls Vball
- Ava Fullerton - MVP
- Ashley Mayhew - Coaches Award
- Hannah Putzman - Coaches Award
Jr. Boys Bball
- Spencer Fluellon - Coaches Award
- Venstone Denave - MIP
Sr. Boys Bball
- Isaac Walker - MVP
- Hunter Fluellon - Coaches Award
Wrestling
Ryan Custers - MVP
Badminton
- Kai Netzke - MVP
- Bruna Nepomuceno - MVP
- Nevaeh McDonald - Coaches Award
Girls Soccer
- Charlee Rowland - MVP
- Ava Fullerton - MVP
Boys Soccer
- Nolan Tanham - MVP
- Hayden Salino - Coaches Award
Ultimate
- Ava Fullerton - MVP
- Nolan Tanham - MVP
Track and Field
- Braydon Turner - MVP
- Akeba Francis - Coaches Award
Eagle Contribution
- Marly Neang
- Angel Cuarto
Bounce Back (from injury) Awards
- Anna Hammond
- Blake Sider
Athletes of the Year
- Junior Boys - Kaleb Locatelli
- Junior Girls - Charlee Rowland
- Senior Boys - Nolan Tanham
- Senior Girls - Ava Fullerton
Academic Athletes of the Year
- Junior Boys - Will Sargeant
- Junior Girls - Bruna Nepomuceno
- Senior Girls - Ava Conway
- Senior Boys - Nathan Miller
