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Winter Athletes Honored at Award Ceremony

The Ranney School Athletic Department hosted its Middle School Winter Sports Award Ceremony on March 21, 2011 in Panther Hall.
Middle School Athletes Honored at Sports Award Ceremony
 
 
The Ranney School Athletic Department hosted its Middle School Winter Sports Award Ceremony on March 21, 2011 in Panther Hall. In keeping with Ranney’s student-centered philosophy, the department invited all Middle School students and parents to attend and show their spirit.
 
The program began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by swim team member Sean Callahan ’15. As the audience took its seat, Ranney’s Director of Athletics, Thomas Moriau, approached the podium to welcome all attendees. Addressing those seated before him, he complimented the Middle School class on its hard work, commitment and dedication this winter season. “Our athletes deserve a tremendous amount of credit for all they’ve accomplished,” said Mr. Moriau.
 
This season alone, the Middle School Athletic Program saw its girls’ blue basketball team named CJAL Champion for the first time since 2005 and its undefeated swim team earn first place at the Ranney Swim Invitational! In addition, the boys’ blue basketball team placed second in both the CJAL conference and Ranney Basketball Tournament. According to Mr. Moriau, none of this would have been possible without the praise and guidance scholar-athletes receive from their parents and coaches.
 
Amidst applause from every team, student and parent, each coach introduced their teams’ members, presented certificates and awarded trophies. Each season, trophies are given to those select individual athletes who earn their coach’s respect, portray sportsmanship throughout the year, show significant improvement or serve as most valuable player. Afterwards, the audience viewed a season in review sports montage directed by the Ranney Communications Department.
 
Closing the afternoon’s ceremony was eighth grade girls’ basketball player Gabriella Mahoney, who shared why one should become a Ranney scholar-athlete. During a very inspirational speech, Gabby stated that the foundation of Ranney’s Athletic Program revolves around the schools motto — Knowledge, Vision, Honor. According to Gabby, the most important characteristic of all is honor, which she defined as having respect for other teams, officials and fellow teammates. She then closed with, “You could be the slow kid, and you could be the uncoordinated kid, but with a little knowledge, vision and understanding of how to play the game with honor, you too can be a proud Ranney student-athlete.”

 
 
 
Upper School Athletes Honored at Sports Award Ceremony
 
The Upper School held its Athletic Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, March 22 in RSPA Panther Hall. With parents, teachers and students present, the assembly honored varsity level scholar-athletes for their successes throughout the 2010-2011 winter season.
 
After a Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, led by Student Council President and varsity winter track team member Michelle Drappi ’11, Director of Athletics Thomas Moriau then said a few words. In his opening address to the audience, Mr. Moriau greeted all those in attendance and congratulated every team on individual and group accomplishments seen over the course of the season. These included the breaking of several varsity swim records, completing a Disney Marathon, being named Panther Classic Champions, and earning the title of NJSIAA Epee Squad Champs.
 
Coaches Emmett Walling, Noel Delgado, Ph.D., Ian McNamara, Thomas Moriau, Agota Balot and Janine Mitreuter separately took to the podium to speak. While each told very heartfelt speeches about their seniors, team accomplishments, and pride in every player, they also presented award certificates and trophies.
 
In addition to award presentations, the program also included a season in review video produced by the Ranney Communications Department, as well as a closing reflection on “The Ranney Athletic Experience” by senior basketball player Alexis Wyckoff. According to Lexi, the greatest gift she gained while playing for Ranney was responsibility — especially when looking after other teammates as a captain. “The friendships I have developed and the leadership, time management, and responsibility I have gained over the years have made me a better person.”
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