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The Loomis Chaffee School 2012-2013 Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Alpine Skiing Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Boys Hockey Girls Hockey Boys Swimming Girls Swimming Boys Squash Girls Squash Wrestling Loomis Chaffee Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony Wednesday, March 27, 2013 6:30 p.m. Loomis Dining Hall Tonight’s Program Welcome Remarks: Bob Howe ’80, Athletic Director Alpine Skiing: Jake Leyden Girls Squash: Naomi Appel Boys Squash: Elliot Beck Girls Swimming: Bob DeConinck Boys Swimming: Fred Seebeck Girls Hockey Liz Leyden Boys Hockey John Zavisza Boys Basketball Jim Dargati ‘85 Girls Basketball Adrian Stewart ‘90 Wrestling Ben Haldeman 2012-2013 Winter Athletic Award Winners Alpine Skiing All New England: Tucker Santoro, Sara Corsetti Most Valuable Skiier: Tucker Santoro Coaches’ Award: Theodora Cohen Boys Varsity Basketball All New England: Joe Stortini Coaches’ Award: Durelle Napier Coaches’ Award: Dale Reese Most Valuable Player: Joe Stortini Girls Varsity Basketball All New England: Steph Jones and Abby Pyne Most Valuable Player: Steph Jones Most Improved: Chynna Bailey Coaches’ Award: Brooke Marchitto Boys Varsity Hockey U.S.HR Prep School Player of the Year Danny Tirone All New England Team: Danny Tirone Most Valuable Player: Danny Tirone Coaches’ Award: EJ Culhane Coaches’ Award: Nick Miceli Golden Buoy: Stephen Picard Girls Varsity Hockey Coaches’ Award: Brittany Bugalski Coaches’ Award: Molly Strabley Boys Varsity Squash Most Valuable Player: Alex Steel Most Improved Player: Kevin Cha Coaches’ Award: Wyatt French Girls Varsity Squash Coaches’ Award: Annie Ferreira Boys Varsity Swimming Founders League Award: Jeremy Bogle, Tucker Cheyne, Geneth Chin, RJ Finlay, John Furlong, Tripp Miller and Tyler Rehor Medley Relay School Record Holders: Jeremy Bogle, John Furlong, RJ Finlay and Tucker Cheyne Coaches’ Award: Tucker Cheyne Riccio Award: Tyler Rehor Most Improved: Jeremy Bogle Girls Varsity Swimming NISCA Academic All-Americans: Helena Murray and Felicia Woron Coaches’ Award: Felicia Woron Coaches’ Award: Helena Murray Coaches’ Award: Hadley Merrill Wrestling New England Champion Zach Harris Coaches Award: Nathan Harris Most Improved: Emilio Arellano Most Outstanding Wrestler: Zach Harris Opening Remarks Bob Howe ‘80 As we begin the spring term and graduation day begins to appear on the horizon for the seniors in this room I wanted to focus on you seniors for a moment before we get started with our team awards. I usually do a top ten moments of the athletic season and give credit to moments throughout the term that particularly caught my attention. This is not to say we didn’t have our share of great moments this winter, and you’ll hear the many tales shortly. I want to share with you tonight 10 ways in which I think our seniors here tonight will want to consider as they prepare to leave the Island at the end of this term. So please, allow me to go on. And you underclassmen here in the room, please listen as well because everything I’m about to say to our seniors can easily apply to you now as well. Seniors, my top ten to-do list for you to consider: 1. Thank your parents. No matter what the relationship is now, they will always be there for you as they have been these past 4 years. As you get older, you may find out they are also you best friends. 2. Thank your coaches. At some point this spring take a little time to figure out a way to communicate a thank you for all the little things these people did for you. Even when you are no longer here these people will be your strongest advocates and superb mentors. I should know, some of my dearest friends and advisors are people who I had as coaches when I was a student here. 3. Be a positive role model. In a time when it’s all about you…you’d like others to remember you a self-less contributor to this community. Do the little things for others, the things that make the day better for those younger and less confident teammates. The following 6 seniors come to mind immediately. I’m sure you have someone in mind yourself. I think of Miceli, Reese, Nate Harris, Hadley Merrill, Strabley, and Anne Ferreira. Who do you think of? 4. Participate until the end! Senior slide is a myth. The slide should only equate less pressure to do well. Finish strong and embrace all there is to offer. 5. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind…politely. How can your school be better? We want to know. 6. Tweet less. Unplug often. Solidify the meaningful relationship you have here and that means real conversations. 7. Social Media scrutiny: Try to understand the differences between good and bad social media use. Recently I read an article in the Hartford Courant that stated, “Don’t fool yourself, Steubenville Ohio is in our backyards. Bullying and hurtful messaging is everywhere and in the case of these football players in this small Ohio community, there are so many bad examples of behavior using social media one doesn’t know where to begin to ease the pain there. Be a part of a solution when it comes to this kind of hurtful behavior. 8. Work hard in your classes- respect your teachers because it’s the right thing to do. Remember in my point #3 about how you want others to remember you. 9. Set goals for yourself these next 10 weeks. Make one of these goals to be the best friend to others you can be. Stay positive and appreciate all the rules, traditions, and events we do here that have an impact on your life as an LC student 10. Finally, remember- student life, being on teams, in classes, in car pools, in dorms, is all the same when you break it down. Treat each other with respect and you’ll get it back twofold. Your dedication to LC athletics is well noted and I, along with your coaches thank you for this. What I want most of all from you now is a strong finish and to see you back on campus from time to time for the rest of your lives. ALPINE SKIING Jake Leyden 2012-2013 ALPINE SKIING: Season Summary – The 2013 ski season was full of warm sunny days, snow cancellations, and windy race days! Through it all our Pelican skiers worked hard to improve during each training session. Their efforts were evidenced by some impressive team or individual showings at each competition. As a team, our best result came at the Brigham Ski League (BSL) slalom race held at Ski Sundown on January 23. Four skiers finished in the top eight on the first run of day to lead the team to victory. Co-captain Tucker Santoro spearheaded the Pelican charge, finishing first on both runs and first overall. John Fundock in fifth, and Maddy Fargis in seventh, joined Tucker in the top ten. Sara and Ali Corsetti finished the first run in second and sixth, respectively to help open a wide lead following run number one. In the second run, we had to rely on our depth to hold on to victory, with Isabel Guigui and co-captain Theo Cohen finishing the second run with top 20 times. At the end of the day, we defeated second place Avon Old Farms by 15 points. Two of our skiers earned all New England status by finishing in the top ten at the New England Alpine Championship. Tucker finished 5th in slalom, while Sara earned two medals, finishing 8th slalom and 6th in giant slalom. Team Roster – Senior: Theo Cohen; Juniors: Ali Corsetti, John Fundock; Sophomores: Isabel Guigui, Tucker Santoro; Freshmen: Abby Biddle, Sara Corsetti, Maddy Fargis Results – January 9th Slalom – 3rd of 6 teams January 23rd Slalom – 1st of 5 teams BSL Championship – 6th of 11 teams (7th in GS, 6th in Slalom) Boys Class B NEPSAC Championship – 14th Place Girls Class B NEPSAC Championship – 6th Place Individual Accolades – All New England Skiers – Tucker Santoro (6th place in slalom); Sara Corsetti (6th place in giant slalom and 8th place in slalom) Team Award Winners – MVP – Tucker Santoro. Tucker finished as the fastest skier on the mountain at two races, and was the first Pelican finisher at almost every other race. As a sophomore, Tucker already ranks amongst the top few skiers in the league. And with another year of experience under his belt, his innate ability coupled with his intense competitiveness should lead Tucker to even greater success in the future. Congratulations, Tucker! Coaches’ Award – Theo Cohen. Theo, as a co-captain and the only senior on the team, provided an excellent example to our team all season. She was a model of consistency on the slopes, always skiing within her ability and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the season. That attitude, combined with her friendly nature and selflessness made her an outstanding role model for our young team. She will be sorely missed next year. Congratulations, Theo. GIRLS VARSITY SQUASH Naomi Appel Loomis Chaffee Girls Varsity Squash Regular season record: 5 wins, 12 losses 5th place finish in the Class B New England Tournament Player Year of Graduation Years on Varsity Annie Ferreira 2013 2 Gaby Foti 2015 1 Katie Kent 2013 2 Sophie Kokoska 2013 1 Caroline Landy 2013 1 Esmeralda Mejia 2016 1 Alex Moreno 2014 2 Rowan Rice 2013 1 To begin, I would like to thank a number of people without whom this season wouldn’t have been the same. Parents and fans – we are so grateful to you for the overwhelming encouragement you provided at matches this winter, both home and away.