WINTER Special Sports Awards 2013 - 2014
Boys Basketball
THE DON RONNIE AWARD
Given in honor of Don Ronnie, Head Basketball Coach from 1955 to 1992. This award
recognizes the sub-varsity player whose hard work, dedication, and improvement has
contributed to the achievement of his team.
NICK CHROSCINSKI
CHARGE AWARD
To the player with the most charges on the season.
JAMES FIVES
COACHES’ AWARD FOR IMPROVEMENT
Given to that member of the Varsity Boys Basketball Team who has shown the greatest
improvement.
QUIN BUTLER
THE THOMPSON BOWL AWARD
Presented to The Hill by Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence K. Thompson, III, and sons, L.K., IV, ’78,
and Mark B., ’82. Given to that member of The Hill School Basketball Team, elected by his
teammates, who has distinguished himself in all phases of te program.
JOE PUCCI
Girls Basketball
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Awarded to that girl, not necessarily the high scorer, who contributed most to the team’s
success, as chosen by members of the team.
Kennedy Gallagher
SPIRIT CUP
Awarded to the girl, chosen by the coaches, who most consistently and selflessly
contributes to the team throughout the season, including practice, games, and off the court.
Chyanna Antonio
Boys Ice Hockey
CHRISTOPHER H. GLENN, 59
JUNIOR HOCKEY AWARD
Given in memory of Christopher H. Glenn
to that member of the Junior Hockey Squad who represents the high quality of performance
and team play demonstrated by Chris as a member of The Hill School Varsity Team.
Tyler H. Pusey
Boys Ice Hockey
THOMAS ECCLESTON, JR. AWARD
Given in his honor by the Claypool Family to that member of The Hill Hockey Team
demonstrating the most significant individual improvement in his overall ability, attitude, and
play.
Scott D. McKean
CHICAGO ALUMNI HOCKEY CUP
“To that member of The Hill Hockey Team who during the season shall exhibit the finest
qualities of skill, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and team play.”
Samuel M. Salvino
Girls Ice Hockey
THE COACH’S
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
Awarded to the Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey player who best exemplifies the highest qualities of
sportsmanship, leadership, and excellence both on and off the ice.
Marissa V. Letizio
THE BLUE AND GRAY AWARD
Awarded to the Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey player who demonstrates dedication,
perseverance, passion for the game, and continued improvement throughout the season.
Leah M. Proctor Ford
Boys Squash
PURNELL AWARD
Winner of an end of the year tournament composed of non-varsity players.
Min Gun Kim
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
This award is given to the player who, in the estimation of the coach, was essential to the
success of the team throughout the season because of his sportsmanship, commitment, and
leadership.
Steven M. Walsh
THE GASTON-ROBERT JOUSSON AWARD
To be given to that member of the varsity who best exemplifies the determination and
sportsmanship which this distinguished coach instilled in his players for 16 years – 1960-1975.
Alexander W. Boova
THE TREDDY KETCHAM ’37
SQUASH AWARD
Given to the school squash champion in memory of Men’s College Squash Hall of
Fame member William T. Ketcham ’37 in recognition of his lifetime of service to the sport of
squash, and to The Hill. The champion will be determined by an end of the season tournament.
Plaques are given to both the winner and the runner-up of the school tournament, with the
winner’s name added to the permanent record board.
Winner: Ray Zimmerman
Runner-Up: Alexander W. Boova
Girls Squash
PARKER CUP
In recognition of Robert Parker’s years of service to the girls squash program. Awarded to
the winner of an end of the year tournament composed of non-varsity players.
Carissa K. Kathuria
MCNEELY AWARD
This award is given to the player who, in the estimation of the coach, was essential to the
success of the team throughout the season because of her sportsmanship, commitment, and
leadership.
Laura Ojanguren Mira
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER
This award is given to the player who has, in the estimation of her peers, grown the most as
a player through the course of the season. In addition to improved skills, this award
recognizes good sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and hard work.
Allyson S. Maner
THE TREDDY KETCHAM ’37
SQUASH AWARD
Given to the school squash champion in memory of Men’s College Squash Hall of Fame
member William T. Ketcham ’37 in recognition of his lifetime of service to the sport of squash,
and to The Hill. The champion will be determined by an end of the season tournament.
Plaques are given to both the winner and the runner-up of the school tournament, with the
winner’s name added to the permanent record board.
Winner: Margaret M. Smith
Runner-Up: Savannah F. Lee
Boys & Girls Swimming
KIPHUTH SWIMMING CUP
Given to that swimmer whose ability, character, and leadership exemplifies the tradition
which Bob Kiphuth has developed in the swimming world.
Andrew McClung
LEADERSHIP CUP
Given to that member of the varsity team who has contributed to the overall success of the team and
displayed dedication, leadership, positive attitude and performance, as chosen by the coaches.
Georgina Tompkins
MOST VALUABLE SWIMMER AWARDS
Presented to the most valuable swimmer, who exemplifies the competitive spirit through
dedication, tenacity, and a great will to win, as chosen by the team.
Emily Glinecke
Maddison Marcheskie
Lunsford Schock
Boys & Girls Winter Track
THE WILLIAM PORTER ’44 AWARDS
To recognize team effort, individual performance, and demonstrated sportsmanship.
Grant R. Smith
Gabrielle B. Bendall
THE PHEIDIPPIDES AWARDS
For exemplary effort, dedication to the team, and commitment to the sport of track and field.
William F. Macartney
Alexandra K. Lange
Wrestling
FRANK S. BISSELL ’33 DISTINGUISHED WRESTLING AWARD
Donated to The Hill School in honor of Frank S. Bissell, ’33, Outstanding Coach of wrestling
from 1948-1973. To those sixth form wrestlers who have distinguished themselves in
character, dedication, and performance.
Grady A. Craig
Nicholas S. Flanigan
John B. Hill
Chad G. Saunders
Brent A. Waterman II
ALUMNI WRESTLING TROPHY
Given to that member of the wrestling squad who has made an outstanding contribution.
Chad G. Saunders