Sheehan Students Named SCC Scholar Athletes of the Month

Sheehan’s Krithlika Chagari and Christopher Gerzabek were among the 14 student-athletes from seven high schools to be named The SportsCenter of Connecticut/Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athletes of the Month for March.

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). The Conference is announcing the spring recipients in March, April and May.

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.

Chagari, a two-sport (indoor track and tennis) standout for the Titans, has been an exemplary performer in the classroom. She ranks No. 1 in her class with a 4.2 grade-point average.

A commended National Merit Scholar, she was the recipient of the Harvard Book Award.

A member of the National Honor Society, Chagari is president of the Interact Club and a member of the Spanish Club.

“Krithlika has demonstrated excellent leadership qualities,” Sheehan girls’ tennis coach Doug Sime said. “She is committed to self- improvement and mentoring her fellow student-athletes.”

Gerzabek, a two-sport (basketball and baseball) performer for the Titans, has been a standout in the classroom. He ranks fifth in his class and sports a 4.0 grade-point average.

A member of the Italian and Debate clubs, Gerzabek served as captain of the Sheehan basketball squad this past winter and was recognized as New Haven Tap-Off Club Academic honoree.

“Chris is a fine young man,” Sheehan baseball coach Matt Altieri said. “He is an excellent student who is an all-around very good athlete.”