The athletes walked in to the large auditorium and sat with their teams.  Opening remarks were made by the Athletic Director, James Moriarty. The crowd was then led in the pledge of Allegiance by junior Mackenzie Brown. Moriarty then introduced the coaches of each team as the coaches called up the seniors and gave out the coaches’ awards.

On Wednesday, March 18th, Stamford High had its third annual Winter Awards ceremony, held in the large auditorium, honoring the varsity athletes of the winter 2014-2015 season.

After each of the sports were recognized, Moriarty announced the FCIAC scholar athletes and the MVPs from each team. Unified Sports MVP, Joseph Lupinacci made a particularly moving speech about his experiences in the program upon receiving his award. The athletic trainer was honored, and assistant principal Matthew Forker gave a speech. The mic was handed back to Moriarty and he announced the winter Most Outstanding Male and Female athlete. The athletes and their parents went downstairs to the cafeteria to enjoy baked goods and refreshments provided by several of the athletes.

The awards given were as follows:

 Wrestling:

Coaches’ Award- Freshman Julius Page

Scholar Athlete- Senior Lucien Metelski

MVP- Senior Lucien Metelski

Cheerleading:

Coaches’ Award- Senior Kellie McManamon

Scholar Athletes- Senior Kellie McManamon and Sophomore Jessica Torrellas

MVP- Junior Ivory McCulley

Gymnastics:

MVP- Freshman Marissa Young

Girls’ Indoor Track:

Coaches’ Award- Senior Sabina Peirre-Louis

Scholar Athletes-Senior Margaret Simpson and Junior Kaitlyn Hutter

MVP- Junior Jenn Krupa

Boys Indoor Track:

Coaches’ Award- Senior Lucas Scarante

Scholar Athlete- Junior Daniel Burger

MVP- Junior Gilmar Barrios

Girls Ice-Hockey:

Unfortunately the girls’ ice-hockey team was not able to attend because they had their banquet. The hockey team is a co-op team with players from Staples and Westhill in addition to Stamford High.

Boys Ice Hockey:

Coaches’ Award- Senior Sam Cooke

Scholar Athlete-Junior Chris Clemmenson

MVP- Senior Zach Rood

Unified Sports:

MVP- Senior Joe Lupunacci

Boys Basketball:

Coaches’ Award- Senior John Cascio

Scholar Athlete- Senior John Cascio

MVP- Senior Kwe Askew and Senior Gianni Carwin

Girls’ Basketball:

Coaches’ Award- Senior Britney Moise

Scholar Athlete- Junior MacKenzie Brown

MVP- Junior Tiana England

Most Outstanding Male and Female Athlete:

Male- Senior Kweshon Askew

Female- Junior Tiana England