On Tuesday, March 5, the winter varsity athletics programs gathered to honor the athletes of the winter season. Awards were given for most committed, most improved, and most valuable athletes on each team.
The Most Improved Player Award is awarded to the athlete who displayed the greatest amount of improvement and growth in their skills which contributed to the success of their team.
The Bernie Ward Commitment Award is named after our beloved former faculty member, coach and colleague Bernie Ward is for the athlete who has displayed the most passion and commitment towards bettering themselves and their teammates during the season.
The Most Valuable Player Award is awarded to the athlete whose contribution to the team contributed most towards that team’s success during the season.
Varsity Diving: The Commitment Award this year goes to Michaela Hall. Michaela is an athlete that any coach would love to have on their team! She listens to directions, attends every practice and meet, has a positive attitude, and is always looking to improve herself in her sport. I have the lovely privilege of coaching her to success and watch her become an amazing diver and improve tremendously from last year. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to any team member and cheers her teammates on when they need it the most. Thank you, Michaela, for setting such a fine example of what a Kellenberg student and athlete looks like and congratulations on your 5th place finish this year!
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Boys Track and Field: Although Team Captain Elias Baltas showed a great deal of personal improvement this season his commitment to the team is the reason for him receiving the Bernie Ward Commitment Award. The Shot Put team had the NSCHSAA Freshman Champion, NSCHSAA Sophomore Champion, overall this has been the best group of shot putters in recent memory at Kellenberg. Elias’ leadership as a team captain was a large part of this year’s team performance. Whether it was coming to the NSCHSAA Freshman & Sophomore to support his teammates or showing great leadership every day at practice. This year’s Bernie Ward Commitment Award goes to Elias Baltas.
Girls Track and Field: It is not an easy task to be a thrower at Kellenberg, let alone a successful one. It requires a special commitment of practicing in the field far off from the rest of teammates and friends and staying true to your goal. Thanks to the mentorship of her coaches, and her special commitment, Samantha Bendig scored critical points for her team in both the Sectional and Intersectional Championships. We are honored to bestow the Bernie Ward Commitment to senior Sam Bendig.
