Cheshire Students Named SCC Scholar Athletes of the Month

Cheshire’s Ellie Senft and Andrew Yamin were among the 16 student-athletes from eight high schools to be named The SportsCenter of Connecticut/Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athletes of the Month for September.

Now in its ninth year, The SportsCenter of Connecticut/SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month program will honor outstanding young men and women each month during the 2014-15 academic year.

“Many thanks to the Sports Center of Connecticut for its support of the SCC and the Scholar Athlete of the Month program,” SCC Commissioner Al Carbone said. “This conference has been proud of its success for the last 20-plus years, and to be able to recognize outstanding young men and women who demonstrate the desire and ability to succeed solidifies what the SCC is all about.”

Each SCC member school gets two honorees per season (fall, winter and spring). The Conference will announce the fall recipients in September, October and November.

Student athletes who are selected must be a varsity letter-winner and have a 3.0/B average while demonstrating leadership qualities such as: being a positive role model; helping teammates overcome adversity; showing a commitment to self-improvement; or putting the needs of the team before themselves.

Sports Center of CT/SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month recipients and receive a certificate, commemorative T-shirt and a SportsCenter of Connecticut activity pass.

Senft, a standout in the pool for the SCC champion Cheshire girls’ swimming team, also excels in the classroom. She sports a 4.25 grade-point average and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is active in the CHS community, serving as a Peer Advocate, Peer Mentor and Peer Tutor.

Senft serves as captain of the Rams’ swimming team this fall, leading the team to the SCC title for the third straight year.

“Ellie is the model example of what a student-athlete should be,” Cheshire girls’ swimming coach Dan Mascolo said. “She does a terrific job of balancing her commitment in the pool and in the classroom.”

Yamin, a standout running back for the Cheshire football squad, has also been a top performer in the classroom. A member of the National Honor Society, Andrews sports a 4.33 grade-point average. He is a two-sport captain (football and basketball) and volunteers with the Community Service Club.

“Andrew is a hard worker and dedicated individual in the classroom and on the playing fields,” Cheshire athletic director Steve Trifone said.

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