Washburn District High School recently held their 2009 Winter Sports Awards program at the Camille “Doc” Albert Gymnasium on March 19, at 6:30 p.m. Athletic Director Ron Ericson introduced the coaches and thanked the athletes, and staff for efforts during the season.
Cheerleader coach Heather Bragg presented Mikala Bragg with a varsity letter. Pins were presented to Julie Stephenson, Amanda Libby, Breanna Hyde, and Courtney Johnson. Julie Stephenson was awarded a three letter plaque and the Coach’s award.
Girls’ JV coach Josh Blackstone presented certificates to Angelita Hernandez, Marlaina Spooner, Kristi Sperrey, Kelsey Churchill, and Lara Scott. Kelsey Churchill was presented the Coach’s Award. Hernandez was awarded the MVP trophy.
Varsity Girls’ Basketball coach Ron Ericson presented a letter to Lara Scott. Earning pins were Morgan Berube, Felicia Cochran, Meghan Saucier, Sarah Sjoberg, Jordan Chandler, Rachel Palmer, Rebecca Campbell, Kristi Sperrey, Kelsey Churchill, Angelita Hernandez, Dakota Koch, Amber Reed, Marlaina Spooner, and Owen James. Jordan Chandler, Amber Reed, Felicia Cochran, Morgan Berube, and Rachel Palmer received three year letter plaques. Campbell and Palmer received certificates for being named to the All-Aroostook team. Saucier was awarded the Coach’s award. Palmer and Campbell were awarded Co-MVP trophies. Berube was presented a picture from the tournament to recognize her contributions to the team in her recovery from injury. The girls were each presented with a scrapbook of all the newspaper articles from this season. The scrapbook was prepared by Chico Hernandez.
Boys’ JV coach Mike Hartford presented certificates to Kyle McLaughlin, Anthony Viola, Jacob Reed, Garth Kinney, Zach Jackson, Philip Helton, Mason Turner, Chase Chandler, Kyle Huston, Zach Davis, Justin Wing, and Sal Viola. K. McLaughlin received the Most Improved Award. Davis was presented the Coach’s award. Chandler was recognized as being the team’s MVP.
Varsity boys’ coach Randy Norsworthy presented certificates to Sal Viola, Kyle Huston, and Justin Wing. Receiving pins were Owen James, manager Hillary Jackson, Evan Sperrey, Alex McIntosh, Nick McIntosh, Justin Howe, Sebastian Viola, Sal Viola, Connor Fitzpatrick, Matt Howe, Chase Chandler, Jordan McLaughlin, Mason Turner, and Jeremiah Sjoberg. Justin Howe was named the Most Improved Player.
J. McLaughlin was named the winner of the Coach’s award.
N. McIntosh received a trophy as the team’s Most Valuable Player and was also recognized for being named to the All-Aroostook team.
Contributed photo/Ron Ericson
RECOGNIZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS – At Washburn’s winter sports awards, varsity boys basketball players Justin Howe, Nick McIntosh and Jordan McLaughlin were recognized for their team contributions during the Beavers’ 2008-2009 basketball season.
