On Monday, June 22, the annual Senior Athletic Awards recognized scholars for their accomplishments and for exemplifying positive traits while playing their sport. Congratulations to all our senior athletes!

Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award

Requirements

• Top 20% of class

• At Least 1 Varsity Letter      
• Good Citizenship

AWARDED TO:  Matthew MacKay, Laila Carty

 

USMC Distinguished Athlete Award

Requirements

• Exemplary Citizen
• Role Model for Younger Students
• Athlete must exhibit the following traits: Courage, Self Confidence, Poise & Leadership
• Varsity Letter~ Major Athletic Contributor

AWARDED TO: Isla Smith, Rudy Cherry

 

Superintendent’s Team Sportsmanship Award

Requirements

• Displays the principles of true sportsmanship as a team
• Academics
• Competitiveness

AWARDED TO: Boys Wrestling, Unified Basketball

 

City of Middletown’s Mayor’s Award

Requirements

• Outstanding Citizenship
• Good Academic Standing
• Varsity Athlete

AWARDED TO: Jase Valencia, Sophia Sanchez

 

Leonard Critelli Memorial Scholarship

Requirements

• Varsity Sport Participation
• Academic Achievement
• Sportsmanship
• Plans to attend college

AWARDED TO: Giovani Pierre

 

Joseph Presutto Middie Pride Award

Requirements

• Anyone associated with MHS Athletics that displays an immeasurable amount of MIDDIE PRIDE.
• Continually goes above and beyond the call of duty
• Inspires others to follow
• True Leader

AWARDED TO: Nicholas “Lucky” St. Louis

 

MHS Athletic Perseverance Award

Requirements

• One (1) athlete that has demonstrated strength, commitment and tenacity in overcoming challenges for the betterment of the team. 

AWARDED TO: Mariah Diaz, Corey Boutte

 

Kyle Keys Memorial Award

Requirements

• The recipient may not be your outstanding athlete, but one who exhibits the personal traits of determination & courage
• The athlete possesses the drive and will to succeed even when the odds are not in his/her favor.

AWARDED TO: Oscar Franco

 

OCIAA Scholar Athlete Award

Requirements

• Top Academic Male & Female Varsity Letter Winner
• Outstanding Citizenship & Community Service

AWARDED TO: Anthony Russo, Marlee Blauvelt

 

Varsity Captain Award

Requirements

• Exhibits outstanding leadership qualities
• Leads by example
• A positive role model
• Motivates others
• This athlete strives to reach their fullest potential each day
• Active member within our community

AWARDED TO: Jonathan Alvarenga, Antonio Vargas-Tucker

 

M.A.C. Award

Requirements

• Middletown Athletes Care
• Exhibits outstanding leadership qualities
• Leads by example and a positive role model
• Motivates others
• This athlete strives to reach their fullest potential each day
• An active member within our community

AWARDED TO: Reese Quinlan

 

Gene Lawrence (MIDDIE) Sportsmanship Award

Requirements

• Exceptional sportsmanship & athleticism
• Outstanding citizenship
• Involved and active within the community
• Dedicated athlete and student
• Proud to be a MIDDIE

 AWARDED TO:  Caitlin McDonald, Jace Mazur

 

Kevin Hipsman “Coach Senior”  Memorial Award:  New Award

In honor and memory of our beloved longtime track coach, this award goes to the athlete displaying the qualities consistently demonstrated and shared by Coach Hipsman - passion, compassion, courage and perseverance - that surely will translate into adulthood.

AWARDED TO: Marlee Blauvelt

 

Retired MIDDIE Flag Award 

AWARDED TO: Bryan Hagan, Isaiah Ramirez, Jameson Paz, Vernon Lam, Genesis Campos, Camron Headley

 

Team Tisa Award

AWARDED TO: Jailah Grant

 

Faller Awards

In collaboration with the installation of the Edward Faller Bronze Plaque at the Faller Field Sports Complex athletic awards will be given to 2 MHS athletes.  

AWARDED TO:  Esther Dorcena, Anthony Russ

 

Senior Athlete Award
One (1) Male & one (1) female who by their participation, sportsmanship, leadership and example have contributed the most to their particular sport and MHS Athletics

AWARDED TO:  Daniel Aviles, Naima Francis