Spring Athletic Awards and Recognition

At the conclusion of Spring Term, students from all forms were recognized in several ceremonies for their athletic accomplishments during the 2022-23 academic year.

The St. Paul’s School Awards

• The Girls Basketball Award: Eleanor E. Pingree ‘24
• The Boys Alpine Ski Award: Kyle T. Gump ‘26
• The Girls Alpine Ski Award: Emily G. Kirkman ‘25
• The Boys Cross Country Ski Award: Alonzo J.D. Walton ‘23
• The Girls Cross Country Ski Award: Maeve C. O’Connell ‘24
• The Girls Soccer Award: Avery T. Barton ‘23
• The Softball Award: Hana K. Bean ‘23
• The Tennis Award: James P.H. Shepard ‘25
• The Boys Track Award: Cooper B. Blomstrom ‘23
• The Girls Track Award: Gabriella M. Martiniello ‘24
• The Volleyball Award: Xiaoyu “Sarah” Hu ‘23

The Named and Endowed Awards

The Baker-Buxton Wrestling Medal
Given by the alumni of the wrestling program to the member of the wrestling team who contributes the most to the program and carries forward the tradition of wrestling at St. Paul’s School.

Alexander High ‘25

The Barker Basketball Medal
Given by anonymous donors in 1972, it is awarded annually to the member of the SPS boys basketball team who attains the highest distinction in teamwork, sportsmanship and individual play.

Logan P. Carey ’23

The Beekman Pool Squash Racquets Award
Presented by Beekman H. Pool of the Form of 1928, it is awarded annually to the girls squash champion.

Calla S. Yim ’25

The Gilman Dorr Blake, Jr. Football Medal
Presented by Mr. & Mrs. Gilman Dorr Blake in memory of their son, Gilman Dorr Blake, Jr. of the Form of 1941, who gave his life for his country on January 20, 1945, the winner must be a worthy exponent not only of football ability but also of true sportsmanship.

Cooper Blomstrom ‘23

The Howell P. Campbell Hockey Award
Presented by the masters of the School in memory of Howell P. Campbell of the Form of 1907, a master at the School from 1907 to 1953, it is awarded annually to the boy who throughout the school year has contributed most to the spirit and traditions of St. Paul’s School hockey.

Bryce P. Terry ‘23

Ronald J. Clark Squash Cup
Given in 1978 by J. David Barrett IV of the Form of 1977 in honor of Ronald J. Clark – coach, teacher, friend – it is awarded annually to the boys senior squash champion.

Nathan S. Rosenzweig ‘24

The Coach’s Award
Presented by Ery W. Kehaya of the Form of 1942, it is awarded by the rowing coaches to the crew that has shown the teamwork, improvement and hard pulling characteristic of an outstanding crew.

Girls 1st Boat: Bow: Muriel Mercer ’23; No. 2: Valentina Barletta ‘24; No. 3: Alexandria Chisdak ‘23; No. 4: Caroline High ‘23; No. 5: Lilly Schaeffer ‘23; No. 6: Maeve O’Connell ‘24; No. 7: Edie Jones ‘24; Stroke: Anna Zoltowski ‘23; Cox: Phoebe Opler ‘23

The Boys Cross Country Cup
Given in 1955 by Dyer S. Wadsworth, captain of the 1954 cross country team, with a wish for “Godspeed,” it is awarded annually to the member of the boys cross country team who has distinguished himself through running ability, enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

Alonzo J.D. Walton ‘23

The Girls Cross Country Cup
Given in 1972 by Dyer S. Wadsworth, captain of the 1954 cross country team, with a wish for “Godspeed,” it is awarded annually to the member of the girls cross country team who has distinguished herself through running ability, enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

Aedyn S. Kourakos ‘26

The Douglas Baseball Medal
Given in 1965 in memory of Archibald Douglas of the Form of 1922, the medal is awarded to the best all-around baseball player.

Josh J. Merriam ‘23

The Form of 1903 Hockey Medal
Founded in 1913 by the Fifth Form of 1903 in commemoration of the Tenth Anniversary of their graduation, it is awarded yearly at Anniversary for all-around excellence in hockey to the boy, irrespective of team, who excels in individual play and teamwork, provided his record of sportsmanship throughout the season has been perfect.

Matthew J. Grady ‘23

The Form of 1968 Soccer Award
Awarded annually to the member of the SPS boys soccer team who attains the highest distinction in teamwork, sportsmanship and individual play.

Cooper A. Bailey ‘23

Kent Girls Lacrosse Award
Given by Elizabeth P. Kent of the Form of 1978, it is awarded annually to the member of the girls lacrosse team who attains the highest distinction in teamwork, sportsmanship, and individual play.

Gracie A. DeSimone ‘23

The Roby Lacrosse Medal
Given by Mrs. Joseph Roby, Sr. and Joseph Roby, Jr. of the Form of 1924, in memory of Samuel Sidney Breese Roby of the Form of 1883, William Sterling Roby of the Form of 1886, and Joseph Roby, Sr. of the Form of 1889, it is awarded annually to a boy for ability, interest, and team spirit in the game of lacrosse.

Ryan M. Doherty ‘23

The Sawyer Field Hockey Award
Given by Richard D. Sawyer of the Form of 1948 and Mrs. Sawyer, it is awarded annually to a member of the SPS field hockey team who attains the highest distinction in team play, sportsmanship, and individual skills.

Alexandra K. Butulis ‘23

The Sanford R. Sistare Girls Ice Hockey Award
Presented in 1986 by Jonathon O’Herron, SPS parent and former Trustee, to honor his lifelong friend Sanford R. Sistare, first coach of girls ice hockey, it is awarded to the player who had distinguished herself in individual and team play and who has contributed most to the spirit and traditions inspired by the first girls hockey team of 1982.

Camryn R. Bell ‘24

The Stovell Tennis Prize
Donated by James B. Stovell, it is awarded annually for excellence and sportsmanship in tennis.

Helen W.M. Berger ‘24

The Loomis Medal
Donated in 1972 by the male members of the Board of Trustees in honor of Elizabeth W. Loomis, St. Paul’s first woman trustee, the Loomis Medal is awarded to the girl who has made the greatest contribution to the School’s athletic program. It is the highest athletic award for a girl student at St. Paul’s School.

Camryn R. Bell ‘24

The Gordon Medal
Founded by Malcolm Kenneth Gordon of the Form of 1887, and a master at the School from 1888 to 1917. It is awarded to the best all-around athlete and sportsman. Mr. Gordon first awarded the Gordon Medal at Anniversary of 1892. It is the highest athletic award to a boy at the School.

Ryan M. Doherty ‘23

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Competing in College

A number of student-athletes in graduating with the Form of 2023 will continue their athletic careers in college.

Women’s Sports

• Field Hockey
  Alexandra Butulis, Wellesley College
• Ice Hockey
  Tessa Demain, Boston University
  Bree Ricker, Norwich University
  Skyler Sharfman, Boston College
• Lacrosse
  Annie Bermingham, Bowdoin College
  Teaghan Casey, University of Chicago
  Gracie DeSimone, Colgate University
  Lily Iller, Trinity College
  Sofia Mancino, Colorado College
  Kaitlyn McKinnon, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
• Rowing
  Caroline High, University of Pennsylvania
  Lily Schaeffer, Wellesley College
• Soccer
  Avery Barton, Colby College
  Olivia Connelly, Hamilton College
• Softball
  Hana Bean, Brandeis University

Men’s Sports

• Basketball
  Sam Andreottola, Carnegie Mellon University
  Logan Carey, University of Maine
  Matt Lamy, Colby College
  Savion Stroud, Colby College
• Football
  Monty Benedict, Western New England University
  Cooper Blomstrom, Georgetown University
  Rocco Bryant, Bowdoin College
  Duke Charles, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
  Ryder Kurtz, Cornell University
  Antone Moreis, Colby College
  Ridder Morton, Pitzer College
  Jamari Myers, Brown University
  Glory Stephen-Wangjobe, Sacred Heart University
  Jackson Tewsbury, St. Lawrence University
• Lacrosse
  Ryan Doherty, University of Albany
  Heath Mann, St. Lawrence University
• Rowing
  Raph Clark, Yale University
  Nick Hoerle, Bates College
  Lon Walton, Princeton University
• Soccer
  Ben Thompson, Dalhousie College

 

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Spring Term Athletic Awards

 

Girls Crew

JV Coaches Award
Gabriela Huerta ‘25

Varsity Coaches Award
Anna Zoltowski ‘23

Leadership, Motivation and Inspiration to the Team
Phoebe Opler ‘23

Leadership, Dedication and Commitment to her Crew
Lilly Schaeffer ‘23

Boys Crew

JV Coaches Award
Cole Hamilton ‘24

Varsity Coaches Award
Jamie Campbell ‘23

Leadership, Commitment and Competitive Spirit
Enzo Eckert ‘24
John Sulger ‘24

Track and Field

Coaches Award
Olivia Blanchard ‘25

Coaches Award
Ernest Obiorah ‘24

Overall Positive Attitude and Team Commitment
Georgia Bussey ‘24

For Dedication and Mentoring
Alexandra Green ‘23

All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention
Alexandra Green ‘23 (100m Hurdles)
Ernest Obiorah ‘24(Discus)

All-NEPSAC
Gabby Martiniello ‘23(400m and high jump)

Girls Lacrosse

JV Coaches Award
Emerson Bentley ‘25

Varsity Coaches Award
Annie Bermingham ‘23

Excellence in Sport
Hadley Cepiel ‘24
Samantha Moyer ‘24

Lakes Region All-Stars
Teaghan Casey ‘23
Elizabeth Johnson ‘25
Sofia Mancino ‘23
Arabella Perry ‘25

All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention
Meg Bohan ‘25
Sarah Ernst ‘24

All-NEPSAC
Gracie DeSimone ‘23
Gretta White ‘25

Lakes Region League and Tournament Champions

Boys Lacrosse

JV Coaches Award
Gavin Nestler ‘25

Varsity Coaches Award
Matthew Grady ‘23

Heart and Soul
Heath Mann ‘23

Determination and Grit
Rocco Bryant ‘23

Lakes Region All-Stars
Ryan Doherty ‘23
Austin True ‘24

All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention
Conley Bohan ‘24

All-NEPSAC
Ryan Doherty ‘23

Softball

Varsity Coaches Award
Skyler Sharfman ‘23

Defensive MVP
Heather Cotter ‘25

Offensive MVP
Jade Hill ‘26

Lakes Region All-Stars
Hana Bean ‘23
Heather Cotter ‘25
Alison Jankowski ‘24
Jade Hill ‘26

All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention
Alison Jankowski ‘24
Isa Martinez ‘24
Sky Sharfman ‘23

All-NEPSAC
Hana Bean ‘23
Heather Cotter ‘25
jade Hill ‘26

Lakes Region Champions

Baseball

Varsity Coaches Award
Sam Ekstrand ‘24

Defensive Player of the Year
Daniel Sullivan ‘24

Most Valuable Player
Matthew Lamy ‘23

Lakes Region All-Stars
Sam Ekstrand ‘24
Connor Pollard ‘24
Eoin Sheehy ‘26
Daniel Sullivan ‘24

All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention
Samuel M. Ekstrand ‘24
Connor L. Pollard ‘24
Eoin P. Sheehy ‘26

All-NEPSAC
Matt Lamy ‘23
Luke Newhall ‘24
Daniel T. Sullivan ‘24

Lakes Region League and Tournament Champions

Girls Tennis

JV Coaches Award
Margaret McCluer ‘24

Varsity Coaches Award
Charlotte Machiels ‘25

Excellence and Dedication to Tennis
Amelia Guest ‘25

Tiger Award
Skylar Christofferson ‘24

Lakes Region All-stars
Helen Berger ‘24
Sophia Burdge ‘24
Amelia Guest ‘25
Lidia Zur Muhlen ‘24

All-NEPSAC
Helen Berger ‘24

Lakes Region League and Tournament Champions

Boys Tennis

JV Coaches Award
Ivan Vergara ‘23

Varsity Coaches Award
William Mao ‘23

Leadership and Excellence
James Bladen Estes ‘25
Scott Jiao ‘23

All-NEPSAC
James Bladen Estes ‘25

Lakes Region League Tri-Champions and Tournament Champions

Twelve-Term Athletes

The following Sixth Formers were recognized for their participation in interscholastic sports during every term of their careers at SPS:

Katie Allen ‘23
Monty Benedict ‘23
Rocco Bryant ‘23
Jamie Campbell ‘23
Teaghan Casey ‘23
Olivia Connolly ‘23
Gracie DeSimone ‘23
Nicholas Hoerle ‘23
Sofia Mancino ‘23
William Mao ‘23
Kaitlyn McKinnon ‘23
Muriel Mercer ‘23
John Michaud ‘23
Phoebe Opler ‘23
Bryce Terry ‘23
Benjamin Thompson ‘23
Ivan Vergara ‘23
Lon Walton ‘23
Emerson Wang ‘23