Kellenberg Memorial HS Honors its Varsity Winter Athletes

On March 3, 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.

Paige Vigliotti - Most Improved - Varsity Cheerleading

The most improved award goes to a young lady that has improved tremendously throughout her four years as a Kellenberg cheerleader. Throughout the fall and winter seasons, she has worked extremely hard in improving herself in all aspects of cheerleading. We are so impressed with her stunting ability and commend her on determination at each and every practice. She has truly come such a long way, and we are so proud of the cheerleader she has become. The most improved Varsity cheerleader is Paige Vigliotti.

Ashley Minns - Bernie Ward Commitment Award - Girls Track and Field

The great Confucius once wrote, “Our greatest glory is not never failing, but in rising every time we fall.” Such has been the internal ethos of this young woman these past six months. Afflicted with an unknown muscular disorder, this warrior of an athlete took the prudent course of seeking all advanced medical researched help, yet, all the time, never giving up on her dream and vision to be one of the best all-time Kellenberg distance runners. Up against all odds, she recovered well enough to score for her team in the NSCHSGAA Championships and then ran a gallant lifetime best 3000 meters in the C.H.S.A.A. Meet. We are honored to award Ashley Minns the B.W.C.A.

Natalie Bottiglieri - Most Improved Player - Girls Varsity Basketball

Coming into the season, the coaching staff was excited to see what type of role Natalie Bottiglieri was going to bring to this year’s team. While our expectations were high for her, it was clear that Natalie would go on to exceed each one of them. Improving on every facet of her game, Natalie worked her way into the starting lineup midway through the year. Natalie’s work ethic allowed her to become a most consistent shooter, ball-handler, and defensive presence in our zone defense. The coaching staff is very excited to see what the next two years hold in store for Natalie. This year’s Most Improved Player is sophomore, Natalie Bottiglieri.