Madison Students Named SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month

Daniel Hand’s Kyle Welch and Gabby Martin were among the 16 student-athletes from nine high schools to be named The SportsCenter of Connecticut/Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athletes of the Month for February.

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 can nominate up to two honorees per season (fall, winter and spring).

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.

Welch, a member of the Tigers’ fencing team, has been an outstanding student in the classroom.

This past winter, Welch won the Connecticut Individual Fencing title and earned All-State honors.

“Through dedication and perseverance, Kyle has a phenomenal season,” Hand athletic director Craig Semple said. “More importantly, he set a positive example for his teammates during practice and competition.”

Martin, a three-sport (cross country, basketball and golf) standout for the Tigers, has been an impressive performer in the classroom.

This past winter, Martin led the Tigers to their first-ever berth in the SCC Girls Basketball Championship Game and earned All-Hammonasset Division, New Haven Register All-Area and New Haven Tap-Off Club honors for her efforts.

“Just a sophomore, Gabby displays the skill and composure of a senior and has earned the respect and admiration of her teammates, coaches and opponents,” Hand girls basketball coach Tim Tredwell said.