20th20th AnnualAnnual MIAA/MSSADAMIAA/MSSADA SportsmanshipSportsmanship SummitSummit NovemberNovember 22,22, 20132013

GilletteGillette StadiumStadium PutnamPutnam ClubClub WestWest

ProgramProgram ScheduleSchedule andand LogisticsLogistics

8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast Lobby

8:30 - 9:35 Opening General Session Atrium At the conclusion of the Opening General Session, adult participants will be asked to exit the Atrium and proceed to the Hall at Patriot Place. MIAA Student Advisory Committee members will be waiting in the back of the Atrium to escort the adults from the W4 Stadium Exit in the North Lounge to the Hall Entrance. 9:45 - 11:15 Breakout Sessions Student and adult attendees have been separated into specific groups for today’s breakout sessions. Please check the name badge that you received at the registration table for your specific group number. Times and locations of each breakout session are listed below. Students First Session (9:45am - 10:25am) Group 1 (Atrium), Group 2 (Females-South Lounge), Group 2(Males- North Lounge) Second Breakout Session (10:35am - 11:15am) Group 2 (Atrium), Group 1 (Females - South Lounge), Group 1 (Males - North Lounge) ______Adults Concurrent Sessions: A. Social Media Presentation: James Coffey-Athletic Director, Beverly HS

Patrick Larkin-Assistant Superintendent, Burlington Schools

B. Tour of Patriot Place 11:30 - 12:45 Closing General Session Atrium Upon return from the concurrent sessions, students and adults are asked to proceed to the Atrium for the Closing General Session and award presentations. Please refrain from occupying the seats in front of the stage as they are reserved for award winners and guests.

12:45 - 1:30 Buffet Lunch Atrium At the conclusion of the program, a buffet lunch will be served. Attendees are asked to remain seated until being dismissed by the Gillette Stadium staff to join the buffet lines. Following lunch, attendees are asked to use the W4 Stadium Exit located in the North Lounge. MIAA Staff and Student Advisory Committee members will be di- recting attendees to the exit and distributing Sportsmanship Honor Roll banners/patches to qualifying schools.

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OpeningOpening GeneralGeneral SessionSession

8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 National Anthem Performed by Hannah Tight - Medway High School

Welcome Remarks by William N. Gaine Jr. - MIAA Executive Director

William N. Gaine, Jr. Sportsmanship Award Presentation Presented by Kim DoCouto - MIAA Sportsmanship Committee Chair Somerset Berkley Regional High School, Athletic Director Presented to William McGuirk - Principal (Retired)

“The Ultimate Winner: Creating Success in Under 4 Minutes” Keynote Presentation Presented by Eddie Slowikowski - Motivational Speaker

13th Annual Student Sportsmanship Essay/Multimedia Contest Awards Remarks by Phil Vaccaro - MSSADA President/Lynnfield High School, Athletic Director

Presented by Keith Crowley - MIAA President/Saint John’s Preparatory School, Principal Literary Runner-Up Kaitlynn McHugh - Palmer High School Introduced by Peter Farr - Palmer High School, Athletic Director Literary First Place Justin Kerhulas - Saint John’s Preparatory School

Introduced by James O’Leary - Saint John’s Preparatory School, Athletic Director Multimedia Runner-Up Anthony Scrima - Somerville High School Introduced by Nicole Viele - Somerville High School, Athletic Director Multimedia First Place South Shore League Student Athletes Introduced by Gary Graziano - Rockland High School, Athletic Director

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FirstFirst StudentStudent BreakoutBreakout SessionSession

9:45 Student Group 1 “Teaming Up To Make A Difference” Location: Atrium Presenter: Eddie Slowikowski - Motivational Speaker Assisted by: MIAA Student Advisory Committee Members Molly Brogie ‘15 – Sutton High School Sara Fopiano ‘14 – Lexington High School Catherine McNamara ‘15 – Haily Yelle ‘15 – Minnechaug Regional High School

Student Group 2 Female “Leadership is Influence...Nothing More, Nothing Less!” Location: South Lounge Presenters: Deb Hult - Core Trainings Assisted by: MIAA Student Advisory Committee Members Heather Banks ‘14 – Archbishop Williams High School Jessica Benoit ‘14 – Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School Jenna Rothermel ‘14 – Westfield High School

Student Group 2 Male “Leadership is Influence...Nothing More, Nothing Less!” Location: North Lounge Presenters: Dana Hult - Core Trainings Assisted by: MIAA Student Advisory Committee Members William Cavanaugh ‘14 – Scott Nixon ‘14 – Hopkinton High School Thomas Smith ‘14 – Lowell High School

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SecondSecond StudentStudent BreakoutBreakout SessionSession

10:35 Student Group 2 “Teaming Up To Make A Difference” Location: Atrium Presenter: Eddie Slowikowski - Motivational Speaker Assisted by: MIAA Student Advisory Committee Members Molly Brogie ‘15 – Sutton High School Sara Fopiano ‘14 – Lexington High School Catherine McNamara ‘15 – Wellesley High School Haily Yelle ‘15 – Minnechaug Regional High School

Student Group 1 Female “Leadership is Influence...Nothing More, Nothing Less!” Location: South Lounge Presenters: Deb Hult - Core Trainings Assisted by: MIAA Student Advisory Committee Members Heather Banks ‘14 – Archbishop Williams High School Jessica Benoit ‘14 – Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School Jenna Rothermel ‘14 – Westfield High School

Student Group 1 Male “Leadership is Influence...Nothing More, Nothing Less!” Location: North Lounge Presenters: Dana Hult - Core Trainings Assisted by: MIAA Student Advisory Committee Members William Cavanaugh ‘14 – Braintree High School Scott Nixon ‘14 – Hopkinton High School Thomas Smith ‘14 – Lowell High School

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AdultAdult BreakoutBreakout SessionSession

9:45 Proceed to Hall at Patriot Place At the conclusion of the Opening General Session, adult participants will be asked to exit the Atrium and proceed to the Hall at Patriot Place. MIAA Staff and Student Advisory Committee members will be waiting in the back of the Atrium to escort adults from the W4 Stadium Exit in the North Lounge to the Hall En- trance. Your assistance in proceeding directly upstairs to the location of your first session is greatly appre- ciated to help the program stay on schedule.

10:00 Social Media Presentation Location: Auditorium Presenter: James Coffey-Athletic Director, Patrick Larkin-Assistant Superintendent, Burlington Schools Assisted by: MIAA Student Advisory Committee Members Megan Gross ‘14 – Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Mia Natale ‘14 – Westborough High School Mary Kate Reidy ‘14 – Rebecca Shamah’ 14 – Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

Tour of the Hall at Patriot Place

11:15 Return to Gillette Stadium At the conclusion of the Adult Breakout Session, all participants are asked to return to the Putnam Club- house West for the start of the 11:30am general session. MIAA Student Advisory Committee members will be available to lead the group back to Gillette Stadium. Upon returning to the stadium, please use the W4 entrance and proceed up the elevator to the Atrium.

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ClosingClosing GeneralGeneral SessionSession

11:30 General Session and Award Presentations

MIAA District Athletic Sportsmanship Awards Remarks by Keith Crowley - MIAA President/Saint John’s Preparatory School, Principal Presented by Phil Vaccaro - MSSADA President/Lynnfield High School, Athletic Director District A - Lowell High School District B - District C - Norwell High School District D - Blue Hills Regional Technical School District E - North Middlesex Regional High School District F - District G - Mount Everett Regional High School

MIAA/Ron Burton Community Service Award Presentation Remarks by William N. Gaine, Jr. - MIAA Executive Director Presented by Steve Burton - WBZ-TV Sports Anchor/Reporter Presented to Joe Andruzzi - New England Patriot Player (retired) /Joe Andruzzi Foundation

“Tips From the Best” Panel Session Moderated by Eddie Slowikowski - Motivational Speaker Panelists: Steve Burton - WBZ-TV Sports Anchor/Reporter Andre Tippett - New England Patriots Executive Director of Community Affairs Joe Andruzzi - New England Patriot Player (retired) /Joe Andruzzi Foundation

12:45 Buffet Lunch At the conclusion of the program, a buffet lunch will be served. Attendees are asked to remain seated until being dismissed by the Gillette Stadium staff to join the buffet lines. Following lunch, attendees are asked to use the W4 Stadium Exit located in the North Lounge. MIAA Staff and Student Advisory Committee members will be directing attendees to the exit and distribut- ing Sportsmanship Honor Roll banners/patches to qualifying schools.

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KeynoteKeynote PresentationPresentation

Eddie Slowikowski Slowikowski and Associates 8515 Evergreen Lane Darren, IL 60561 630-910-8920 [email protected] www.eddiespeak.com

Eddie's story has always been about taking the lead and going the extra mile. Through his years as a world- class runner and now as an internationally known Speaker/Trainer, you can count on Eddie to be out in front. Here are just some of his considerable accomplishments: * A 3-time Division I All-American in Track and Cross Country at Loyola University Chicago * USA Gold Medal winner at International Competition in London, England * Fastest college indoor mile (3 minutes 58 seconds) in the nation, 1990 * Member of illustrious Sub-Four Group (run mile in under four minutes) * Represented the United States at the 1987 Pan Am games, 1990 USA Track & Field Team in London, England, as well as the 1992 Olympic Trials * Inducted into Loyola Athletic Hall of Fame, 1998 * Almost two decades taking the lead as a Professional Speaker and Empowerment Strategist * Founder and Operator of the Life Ride Leadership Camp for disadvantaged youth * Special Guest to the Illinois School Bullying Task Force Throughout all the accomplishments and medals, Eddie sought to enrich his life with service and empower- ment for himself and others. Whether it was in month-long service projects in Central America or helping the homeless in the city of Chicago, Eddie widened his world view beyond the life of sports. Now a father of two, he proves that a successful balance of life and business can be attained. In almost 20 years of speaking, Eddie has found a way to combine the high energy of his competitive running years with a service to community. A self-made businessman, Eddie once again sets the pace – this time in a world of professional speaking. He has set a new example as an entrepreneur, building his speaking business from the ground up, one school, one business, and one client at a time.

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WilliamWilliam N.N. Gaine,Gaine, Jr.Jr. SportsmanshipSportsmanship AwardAward

For distinguished leadership in the promotion of sportsmanship throughout interscholastic athletics.

William McGuirk Westford Academy Principal (retired)

Bill McGuirk retired from the MIAA in June 2012 after serving 9 years as an Assistant Director. His responsibilities included Boys and Girls Soccer, Wres- tling, Tennis and the Game Officials’ Committee.

Prior to joining the MIAA Bill spent 37 years in public education in multiple roles. He was a teacher/coach at Belmont High School (MA) and the John Carroll School (MD), principal/coach at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School (MA), principal at Tewksbury Memorial High School (MA), and eventually retired in 2003 as principal at Westford Academy (MA). Bill was an active game official in the sports of soccer, basketball, and baseball. In addition, Bill served as boys basketball coach at Belmont High School, as well as, head coach at Groton- Dunstable High School.

While a principal, Bill was very active in the Association having served on the Soccer and Basketball commit- tees as well as becoming the first chairman of the MIAA Sportsmanship, Integrity, and Ethics Committee, a position he held for over ten years. During that time the Sportsmanship Committee developed many educa- tional programs focusing on sportsmanship, authored the Taunting Rule, and organized the very first Sports- manship Summit. Bill’s impact as a statewide leader was enhanced when he assumed his position on the MIAA Board of Directors and was later recognized as he was presented the association’s highest award of merit, the MIAA Distinguished Service Award. Bill’s demeanor, resolve and principles of respect for self and others was the foundation of the MIAA’s Sportsmanship initiative, which has become a model nationally. In short, Bill can be rightly referred to as the “Father of Sportsmanship within the MIAA family”.

Bill stated, “I am very appreciative of the guidance I have received from the MIAA leadership past and pre- sent, and of the contributions that countless educators, coaches and student athletes have made by embrac- ing the concept of sportsmanship as the cornerstone of their Interscholastic Athletic programs. I am honored to receive this prestigious award on their behalf.”

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WilliamWilliam N.N. Gaine,Gaine, Jr.Jr. SportsmanshipSportsmanship AwardAward HistoryHistory

William N. Gaine, Jr. was appointed Assistant Executive Director of the Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) in October 1979. During his 35-year career with the MIAA, Bill assumed major responsibilities and leadership in the areas of student eligibility and health/safety of the student-athlete through his role as liaison with the MIAA Wellness Advisory and Sports Medicine Committees, the Massachusetts Medical Society and the Department of Public Health. During his time with the Association, Bill held responsibility for all phases of management with most MIAA sponsored sports and most recently with ice hockey, football and baseball. In addition to these duties, sportsmanship is a specific area where Mr. Gaine dedicated his career. Some of his most significant contributions were developed through his role as liaison for the MIAA Sportsmanship Committee. He worked diligently to uphold the ideals of ethics, integrity, fair play and respect in interscholastic athletics. Through his leadership, the MIAA developed numerous policies, programs, resources and methods of recognition that establish a healthy and positive environment for interscholastic athletic competition and promote the importance of respect for self, teammates, coaches, officials, opponents and the game itself. Statewide programmatic initiatives to which Mr. Gaine has been an architect and catalyst include, Coaching Education, Student-Athlete Citizenship clinics and conferences, New England Student Leadership Conferences, along with MIAA Leadership camps for High School Captains and Community Service. In 2012, these initiatives became indentified as the “Pillars” of education based athletics and were organized into the curriculum of Educational Athletics. That same year at Mr. Gaine’s creation and recommendation a state-wide standing committee on educational athletics was approved by the MIAA Board of Directors. Mr. Gaine made many sportsmanship related presentations at the local, state and national levels, including the NFHS Annual Meeting and NIAAA Conference. He established partnerships with organizations such as Northeastern University’s Sport in Society, the Anti-Defamation League, the Partnership at Drugfree.org, and several local professional sports teams. He was also instrumental in the development of the Sportsmanship Alliance of Massachusetts (SAM) and the MIAA Partners in Prevention Program. In honor of his career-long dedication to the promotion of sportsmanship in interscholastic athletics, the MIAA Sportsmanship Committee established an award in Bill Gaine’s name and made a surprise presentation to him as the first award recipient during the 15th Annual MIAA/MSSADA Sportsmanship Summit in 2008. In July 2013, Mr. Gaine was appointed Executive Director of the MIAA and MSSAA. William N. Gaine, Jr. Sportsmanship Award Recipients 2008: William N. Gaine, Jr. - MIAA Deputy Director 2009: James Peters - Principal (Retired) 2010: Tom Lamb - Athletic Director and Head Football Coach (Retired) 2011: Ruth Lynch - Principal (Retired) 2012: Phil Vaccaro - Reading Memorial High School Athletic Director (Retired) 102013: William McGuirk - Principal, Tewksbury HS, Groton-Dunstable HS, Westford Academy (retired)

RonRon BurtonBurton CommunityCommunity ServiceService AwardAward

For demonstrated leadership in service and respect for others.

Joe Andruzzi New England Patriots Player (retired) Joe Andruzzi Foundation

Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Staten Island, Joe Andruzzi played football at Tottenville High School, where he was a Division II all American . He went on to play college football at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut, where he majored in special education.

In 1997, Joe was picked up as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers, and in February, 1998, he was allocated by the Packers to play football in Scotland for NFL Europe. He was released from the Packers after three seasons and picked up as an offensive guard by the New England Patriots in 2000, where he played five seasons and earned three Super Bowl rings.

In 2001, Joe and his wife Jen met C.J. Buckley, a young man with an inoperable brain tumor. C.J. and his family became extended family members to the Andruzzis and his passing left a hole in their hearts. Always driven to help oth- ers in need, Joe helped launch the C.J. Buckley Brain Cancer Research Fund at Boston Children’s Hospital. In recognition of his contribu- tions, he received the Ed Block Courage Award in 2002 and the first Ron Burton Community Service Award in 2003.

Joe’s philanthropy didn’t stop there. As a brother to three New York firefighters, who were all involved in the September 11 attacks, he organized a trip for 100 New York firefighters to attend a Patriots vs. Jets game at Gillette Stadium in 2002. Joe, his father, and brothers were the honorary game captains.

In May 30, 2007, Joe was diagnosed with an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s Burkitt’s lymphoma, predicted to double in size within 24 hours. His playing career was over. Joe underwent chemotherapy treatments at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Joe fought the disease with strength and courage, receiving his last treatment on August 6, 2007, before recovering for a year at home.

Since then, Joe has remained cancer-free, and lives a healthy life with Jen, their five children (including their youngest son, C.J., named after the late C.J. Buckley) and two dogs. Together, Joe and Jen run the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, which works to lift cancer’s burden by providing financial assistance to patients and families. Reflecting the Andruzzis’ longstanding commitment to pediatric brain cancer research at Boston Children’s Hospital, the Joe Andruzzi Foundation also funds much needed innovative research into the nature of pediatric brain tumors. Since its inception, the Foundation has assisted more than 900 families struggling with cancer and donated more than $400,000 to Dr. Mark Kieran at Boston Children’s Hospital to help fund pediatric brain cancer research.

In 2012, the Foundation unveiled its new (Up)Beat Cancer initiative, a rallying cry to inspire patients to live joyfully during cancer treat- ment. Emphasizing fun and humor, the motto grew out of Joe’s personal experiences meeting impressive patients over the years, in- cluding many brave children who didn’t let their disease affect their spirits and optimism.

Currently, Joe spends his time as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New England Patriots. When he is not at Gillette Stadium, Joe is a regular visitor at Children’s and the Jimmy Fund Clinic, often bringing former and current Patriots players along to brighten the days of patients undergoing treatment. Through patient outings and events, coupled with the Foundation’s financial assis- tance, Joe works to bring joy to patients and families, providing fun, hope and inspiration.

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Ron Burton, community philanthropist and former professional football player, passed away in 2003, but his legacy lives on in New England and beyond. He used his football legacy to help deliver his message of hope, determination and optimism, emphasizing that love, strong family values and hard work can overcome any obstacle. Mr. Burton hailed from Springfield, Ohio. At the time he graduated from high school, he was considered the finest football player in the state and had offers from 47 colleges. He chose Northwestern University and went on to become one of the greatest players in school history, eventually being inducted into the National Football Foundation’s College Hall of Fame. He was selected by the Boston Patriots as a first round draft pick in 1960 and played with the team until his retirement in 1966. Throughout his years with the Patriots, and the subsequent years he spent in broadcasting and insurance, community service was a constant thread running through Mr. Burton’s life. He served on many civic boards and charities and was widely recognized for his service and philanthropy. He established the Ron Burton Training Center in Hubbardston, Massachusetts, with the mission to “build within youth from low income communities, racial harmony, leadership, self determination, respect and love for others through a program of spiritual, educational and physical fitness training in a wholesome, caring environment.” In 2003, the MIAA instituted a Community Service Award in Ron Burton’s name and the first recipient was his son, Steve Burton. Ron Burton Community Service Award Recipients 2003: Steve Burton - WBZ-TV, Boston 2004: Andre Tippett - New England Patriots 2005: Paul Stewart - NHL Referee 2006: Doug Flutie - NFL/CFL Retiree/ESPN Analyst 2007: JoJo White - Boston Celtics 2008: Kathy Delaney-Smith - Women’s Basketball Coach, Harvard University/Westwood High School 2009: Jackie MacMullan - Sportswriter/Columnist 2010: David McGillivray - BAA Boston Marathon Race Director/DMSE Sports, Inc. President 2011: Thomas “Satch” Sanders - Boston Celtics/Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2012: Kristine Lilly - United States Women’s Soccer National Team/United States Olympian 2013: Joe Andruzzi - New England Patriot Player (retired)/Joe Andruzzi Foundation

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DistrictDistrict SportsmanshipSportsmanship AwardsAwards

Congratulations to the following schools who were selected by fellow schools in their districts for exemplifying the highest ideals of sportsmanship during the 2012-13 school year.

District A District B District C District D

Lowell East Boston Norwell Blue Hills High School High School High School Regional High School

District E District F District G

North Middlesex Chicopee Mount Everett Regional High School High School Regional High School 13

SportsmanshipSportsmanship HonorHonor RollRoll

Congratulations to the following schools for completing the 2012-13 school year without any student-athletes or coaches disqualified from an interscholastic athletic contest.

Abby Kelley Foster Reg Charter School Lawrence High School

Academy of Notre Dame (Tyngsboro) Douglas High School Lee High School Acton-Boxboro Regional High School Dorchester Academy Lenox Memorial High School Algonquin Regional High School Lexington High School Dover-Sherborn High School Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Another Course to College Arlington High School Lyon Pilot Middle/High School East Bridgewater High School Athol High School Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Avon Middle/High School Madison Park Tech./Voc. High School Essex Agricultural High School Ayer High School Maimonides School Excel High School Bartlett Jr./Sr. High School Maynard High School Fairhaven High School Belmont High School McKinley Voc./Tech. High School Fellowship Christian Academy Berkshire Arts & Tech Charter Public Fontbonne Academy Melrose High School Bethany Christian Academy Beverly High School Frontier Regional High School Mohawk Trail Regional High School Billerica High School Mt. Alvernia High School Bishop Connolly High School Gateway Regional High School Mt. Everett Regional High School Blue Hills Reg. Technical High School Granby Jr./Sr. High School Murdock High School Boston Community Leadership Academy Greater Lawrence Technical High School Narragansett Regional High School Boston English High School Greater Lowell Technical High School Natick High School Greater New Bedford Reg. Voc/Tech High School Nauset Regional High School Brighton High School Green Academy Nazareth Academy Bristol County Agricultural High School Hampden Charter School of Science New Testament Christian School Bristol-Plymouth Reg. Tech. High School Hampshire Regional High School Bromfield School Norfolk County Agricultural High School Cape Cod Academy Holbrook Jr./Sr. High School North Brookfield High School Cape Cod Reg. Tech. High School North Central Charter Essential School Case High School Holy Name Central Catholic High School North Middlesex Regional High School Catholic Memorial High School Hoosac Valley High School Hopedale Jr./Sr. High School North Reading High School Chatham High School Hopkinton High School North Shore Technical High School Chelsea High School Northampton High School Clinton High School Immaculate Heart of Mary School Norton High School Community Academy of Science and Health Innovation Academy Charter School Norwell High School

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SportsmanshipSportsmanship HonorHonor RollRoll

Congratulations to the following schools for completing the 2012-13 school year without any student-athletes or coaches disqualified from an interscholastic athletic contest.

Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) Turners Falls High School

Notre Dame Academy (Worcester) Upper Cape Cod Regional Voc./Tech. School

Notre Dame High School Ursuline Academy

O’Bryant High School Wachusett Regional High School

Old Colony Regional Voc./Tech. High School Wahconah Regional High School

Oliver Ames High School

Palmer High School Ware High School

Parker Charter Essential School Watertown High School

Pathfinder Regional Voc/Tech High School West Boylston Middle/High School

Pioneer Valley Regional High School West Bridgewater Middle/Senior High School

Plymouth North High School Westfield Voc./Tech. High School

Pope John Paul II High School Westport High School

Presentation of Mary Academy Westwood High School

Putnam Voc/Tech High School

Quincy Upper School Whitinsville Christian School

Saint Bernard’s Central Catholic High School Wilmington High School

Saint John’s Preparatory School (Danvers)

Saint Mary’s Jr./Sr. High School (Worcester)

Sandwich High School

Sharon High School

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

Shepherd Hill Regional High School Smith Vocational High School South Lancaster Academy

South Shore Christian Academy

Sturgis West Charter School

Tahanto Regional High School

Tech Boston Academy

Triton Regional High School

Trivium School

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SpecialSpecial ThanksThanks

The MIAA and MSSADA give special thanks to the following sponsors for making today’s event possible:

Official Photographer of the MIAA/MSSADA Sportsmanship Summit

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