On Wednesday, May 22, the Spring Athletic Awards Banquet was held at Kellenberg Memorial to honor the varsity athletes of the 2019 spring 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.
Most Valuable Player of Girls Track and Field: Affectionately referred to as the “mother hen” not only of the legendary Kellenberg distance program but to the whole track and field program, this young woman will graduate as the KMHS cross country and track and field program’s second all-time leading scorer. In her four years at Kellenberg in the Spring season alone, she has won SEVEN NSCHSGAA individual or relay first-place titles, including her impressive double league win. She has been a four year NY State Qualifier, and in addition this Spring to her league titles, she has five major invitational wins to her name—the name will be unforgettable in both Kellenberg and LI track circles—Maureen Lewin.
Most Valuable Player of Girls Varsity Lacrosse: Christina Marks is the 2019 Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team’s Most Valuable Player. As the starting goalie and one of four captains, Christina led the defensive unit. She had outstanding games against competitive teams like Sacred Heart, South Side, St. John the Baptist, Syosset, and St. Anthony’s having more than 10 saves in each game. Christina came up with major stops in games that were key turning points to several wins this season. Christina’s communication and understanding of the defense helped create a cohesive unit for our team. She also excelled in being a team leader on and off the field and a role model for the younger players. She will be missed next year and we wish her luck at Clemson University.
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Most Improved Player of Girls Varsity Golf: Melanie McManus improved her overall win total from six to ten this season. She could always be counted upon to get the team a point during a match. Melanie’s fun and easy going temperament make her an excellent partner to her teammates, and when situations can be difficult on the golf course, Melanie has a calming effect on the team. Her leadership skills have been vital to the success of the younger members of the team. Congratulations to the 2018-19 Girls’ Golf team Most Improved Player: Melanie McManus
