Athletic Director Dave Wilson presided over the annual spring athletic awards dinner last night, May 23, in Steele Hall Dining Room. The event was an opportunity for coaches to recognize the efforts of Canterbury’s top athletes. The evening began with the presentations of the coach’s and MVP awards. Coaches then presented the Alumni Awards and Sixth Form Awards, including the Charles R. Huntington Scholar-Athlete Award for Girls and the Robert M. Steele ’72 Scholar-Athlete for Boys. Assistant Athletic Director Misi Babington presented each three-sport varsity letter winners with a Canterbury blanket, and Dave Wilson recognized the teams that had great seasons.

 

The newest addition to the annual award ceremony is the Don K. Gowan III Basketball Award. Don died unexpectedly on May 7, 2012. George-Ann Gowan, Don’s mother, spoke fondly of the basketball team and Canterbury community for their unyielding support.

 

To view photos of the evening, click here.

 

 

Nicholas DiTullio Award:  Marlene Berke and Corey Pfeifer

                        Presented by: Emily Dolan and Derek Richardson

 “Presented each year to a third or fourth form boy and girl at the sub-varsity level who have demonstrated a love for and dedication to athletics” 

 

Giuseppe “Joe” Leto ’97 Wrestling Award: Thomas Harrison and Mackenzie LaManna                       

 

John Confort ’70 Football Award: Richard Naccarato and James Lord                       

 

Horace E. Tennes Girls’ Tennis Award: Doris Amoako

                                                           

C.T. Fisher ’72 Boys’ Soccer Award: Joseph Hochrein                       

                       

William Stephanak ’78 Boys’Tennis Trophy: Sung Ho Son                         

           

Don K. Gowan III Basketball Award: Krista O’Gara and Carter Moots

 “Presented each year to a boy and girl on Varsity Basketball who best embody what Don Gowan expected of all players who represent the Canterbury Basketball program: integrity, respect and sportsmanship”

 

Best Leadership: Stacie DeGrazia and Nicolas Pierog

 

Most Improved Athlete: Lindsey Stewart and E. Michael Woods           

 

Best All-Around Athlete: Krista O’Gara, Laura Drew and Michael Odenwaelder

 

Best Sportsmanship: Victoria Pucci and Brian LaMuraglia

 

                                                           

Charles R. Huntington Girls’ Scholar Athlete Award  

“Presented each year to the student who has shown outstanding academic and athletic achievement” 
Lindsey Marra

           

Robert M. Steele Boys’ Scholar Athlete Award                       

“Presented each year to the student who has shown outstanding academic and athletic achievement”  
Mackenzie LaManna