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Fall Athletes Honored with Awards

Upper School Athletes Honored at Sports Award Ceremony
The Upper School held its Athletic Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 28 in RSPA Panther Hall. With parents, teachers and students in attendance, the assembly honored junior varsity and varsity-level scholar-athletes for a momentous fall season of many firsts.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Student Council President and varsity soccer player Maura Guyler ’12, Director of Athletics Thomas Moriau commended each athlete by proudly declaring, “This ceremony is all about you…your hard work, your commitment and your dedication.” Mr. Moriau then congratulated various teams on individual and group accomplishments seen over the course of the season.

These included the varsity girls’ tennis team earning its fourth straight NJSIAA Non-Public ‘B’ South State Sectional Championship. From the team, player Natalie Cantave ’12 not only won a State Tennis Championship at 2nd Singles, but was also named winner of the 2011 Wendy’s High School Heisman Award as well. In what proved a turning point in the history of Ranney athletics, both the varsity tennis team and varsity field hockey team also qualified to compete in the Shore Conference Tournament this fall.

Mr. Moriau then introduced Coaches Christel Contrera, Heidi Bonney, Christine Repoli, Noel Delgado, Ph.D., Eileen McEnery, Kendall Petschauer, Ian McNamara, Alison Chavers ’07 and Michael Ling, who told heartfelt speeches about their seniors, their team’s accomplishments, and their pride in every player. They also presented award certificates and trophies in categories ranging from Rookie of the Year and Most Improved to Leadership Award and Sportsmanship Award.

In addition to award presentations, the program included a season in review video produced by the Athletic Department, as well as a closing reflection on “The Ranney Athletic Experience” from sisters Melissa and Natalie Cantave. Having experienced four great years playing at the varsity level, “the lesson we take away is to always maintain a sense of team spirit, determination, competitive drive, courage and good sportsmanship,” said Melissa. “It is with team spirit, hard work, dedication and self-determination that we can achieve personal and team goals, bond together, take calculated risks with courage, grow, and succeed individually as student-athletes and as a team,” added Natalie.


Middle School Athletes Honored at Sports Award Ceremony
The Ranney School Athletic Department hosted its Middle School Sports Award Ceremony on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in RSPA Panther Hall. While the fall of 2011 proved to be an outstanding season filled with numerous championship titles and undefeated records, it also presented a perfect opportunity for making friends, having fun and learning such values as teamwork, commitment and dedication.

After congratulating each team on successes seen this season, Director of Athletics Thomas Moriau not only welcomed every student, parent and faculty member in attendance, but also thanked them for their continuous support. Encouragement from students, parents and teachers alike is crucial as the Department begins the implementation of various new Strategic Plan initiatives. According to Mr. Moriau, the school’s 21st Century Vision for the Ranney Scholar-Athlete will look towards athletics as playing an equal role in fulfilling the school’s mission.

Official award presentations began with the Middle School girls’ tennis team, which garnered an undefeated 6-0 record under Head Coach Barbara Bongiovanni and Assistant Coach Anna Lazic. While each player on the 36-member team received certificates of merit for their talent and participation this season, five girls were also honored with trophies for displaying excellence in the following categories: Most Valuable Player, Sportsmanship Award, Most Improved and Coach’s Award. A time-honored tradition within the Ranney School Athletic Department, trophies are given every fall, winter and spring to those select individuals who earn their coach’s respect, portray sportsmanship throughout the year, show significant improvement and serve as most valuable player.

Similar to the girls’ tennis team, members from the Middle School’s six other interscholastic teams led by Coaches Rosemarie Grippo, Alexis Snyder, Rebecca Sullivan, Brian Dolan, Alexis Snyder and Nancy King also received certificates and trophies. Due to a stellar performance during the Central Jersey Athletic League (CJAL) Championships this fall, players on the boys’ soccer team and undefeated girls’ soccer team were given sweatshirts and car decals as well.

Following a season in review sports montage, Ranney’s very own Three-Season Scholar-Athlete Michelle Krameisen ’16 then reflected on the rewarding experiences that resulted from participating in soccer, swimming, and spring track and field during her Middle School career. “I learned a lot about teamwork, friendship and camaraderie” said Michelle. “While winning championships and being successful are truly amazing feats, there is nothing more rewarding than working together with great teammates and dedicated coaches to achieve a common goal,” she added.

In recognition of the significant impact that each coach’s hard work and inspiration has on every Middle School student and athlete, Head of School Lawrence S. Sykoff, Ed.D. presented the fall 2011 coaches with framed certificates of excellence. “These coaches are very important role models, people of character and people of integrity,” noted Dr. Sykoff.
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