Student-athletes, parents and coaches gathered on Wednesday night, June 6th, for the Waldorf School’s 26th Annual Sports Night Dinner, to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the School’s student-athletes. Sponsored by the Parent Association, the annual event is an opportunity to recognize student-athletes in grades 7 through 12 who participated in soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, golf, and cross-country during the 2017-2018 school-year.
Athletics Director Mr. Shane Flanagan served as the evening’s emcee.
“The ceremony allows all of our Waldorf families to celebrate the athletic achievements of our teams, honor all the student-athletes, and recognize their unique contributions to the program,” said Mr. Flanagan
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Gabriel Kane Spirit of Athletics Award to Senior Isaac Stumme. Named in honor of Waldorf alumnus Gabriel Kane ’99, the award is given each year to a student-athlete who has demonstrated commitment and dedication to the Waldorf athletic program, along with integrity as a student-athlete. Throughout his years at Waldorf, Gabriel was an active member of the School community, played on the Varsity Boys Soccer, Basketball and Lacrosse Teams and sang with the Waldorf Singers and Madrigals. He had just graduated from Muhlenberg College at the time of his death. The award was presented by Gabriel’s father, Dr. Jeffrey Kane.
Mr. Flanagan also took the opportunity to present Senior Rena Ikenishi with the Gold Level Graduating Senior Award from the U.S, Figure Skating Association! You can read more about this accomplishment here.
Said Mr. Flanagan, “The Waldorf School of Garden City’s 26th Annual Sports Night Ceremony went fabulously thanks to the generous volunteer work of our students, our PA chairs, and our faculty and staff. Their kindness and hard work made the event what it was. Thank you also to Go Greek restaurant that supplied the food for the evening, and to all the students and family members who stayed behind to clean up the gym. Lastly, farewell and best of luck to the graduating student-athletes. Your leadership and positive influence has had a profound effect on both the athletic department and the younger student-athletes involved within it. We thank you for your service and wish you nothing but the best for the future.”
See the slideshow presented during Sports Night here. Thank you to Michael Flood, Jack Cleary, Al Pereira, and Iwonka Piotrowska for all the great athletics photos throughout the year.
The award winners are as follows:
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Varsity Girls Soccer
Most Valuable Player:
Gilee Hershco
Most Improved Player:
Celeste Parks
Most Improved Player:
Conchetta Bohm
Coaches Award:
Mollie Resnick
Varsity Boys Soccer
Most Valuable Player:
Boris Epie
Most Valuable Player:
Erik Beauvais
Most Valuable Player:
Aidan Koubel
Coaches Award
Isaac Stumme
Coaches Award
Sean Sullivan
Varsity Cross Country
Most Valuable Player:
Sarah Keane
Most Improved Player:
Clara Steuer
Coaches Award:
Christina Reed
Varsity Girls Basketball
Best Offensive Player:
Mollie Resnick
Best Defensive Player:
Gilee Hershco
Most Improved Player:
Fiona Somers
Coaches Award:
Emma Keane
Coaches Award:
Sarah Keane
Coaches Award:
Kate Keane
Varsity Boys Basketball
Most Valuable Player:
Isaac Stumme
Most Valuable Player:
Michael Reed
Most Improved Player:
Marco Bai
Coaches Award
Jovawn McNeil
Varsity Softball
Most Valuable Player:
Mollie Resnick
Most Improved Player:
Kate Keane
Coaches Award:
Gilee Hershco
Coaches Award:
Emma Keane
Varsity Baseball
Most Valuable Player:
Isaac Stumme
Most Improved Player:
Henry Bertoni
Coaches Award:
Michael Reed
Coaches Award:
Sean Sullivan
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7th/8th Girls Soccer
Most Valuable Player:
Emma Ginsberg
Most Valuable Player:
Octavia Robinson
Most Improved Player:
Sanaalee Troupe
Coaches Award:
Skylar Vernola
Coaches Award:
Flora Meredith
7th/8th Boys Soccer
Most Valuable Player:
Jack Ginsberg
Most Improved Player:
Colin Li
Most Improved Player:
Joeseph Giumenta
Coaches Award:
Joshua Wang
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball
Most Valuable Player:
Kiki Fraim
Most Improved Player:
Jordan Henry
Coaches Award:
Isabella Seminario
7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball
Most Valuable Player:
Joshua Wang
Most Valuable Player:
Tomoya Chiken
Most Improved Player:
Colin Li
7th/8th Grade Softball
Most Valuable Player:
Sanaalee Troupe
Most Improved Player:
Emma Ginsberg
Coaches Award:
Chloe Mak
7th/8th Grade Baseball
Most Valuable Player:
Aaron Bertoni
Most Improved Player:
Alexander Franco
Coaches Award:
Tomoya Chiken
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Male and Female Athletic Services Award Winner:
Emma Keane
Isaac Stumme
Gabriel Kane Award Winner:
Isaac Stumme
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