Major athletic awards given to seniors

The annual year end athletic awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 2. The top male and female senior athletes were recognized, celebrating their four years as Bulldogs. Several awards were given in honor of former coaches and athletes at Rockland High. The first annual Charles E. Leverone Memorial awards, given to the two top athletes in track or cross country, were presented to Kara Penney and Ian Welch. For all the award winners see list and photos below.

Taylor Reis was presented with the John Bell Bulldog Award by her softball coach Sharon McGonnigal.

Athletic Director Gary Graziano presented Natalie Ellard with the John Delorey Award.

Mike Leavitt was presented the John Delorey Award by baseball coach Nick Liquori.

Leshon Crawford received the Louis Cifello Award from Gary Graziano and Fred Damon.

Lauren Farrell received the Vicki Solari Award from AD Gary Graziano.

Dylan Bernache received the Joseph Dondero Award as a top scholar athlete.

Brianna Starkey received the top female athlete award from softball coach Sharon McGonnigal.

Ben McKenna and soccer coach Rich MacAllister. McKenna received the John Delorey Award.

Andrew Frazer received the Robert Ellis Award for the top male basketball player, presented by basketball coach, Fred Damon.

The first annual Charles E. Leverone Award was given in memory of long-time track and cross country coach who passed away this year. Kara Penney and Ian Welch were the recipients. They were joined by coaches Randall Grimmett and Robert Murphy and Leverone’s family including his sons, grandson and wife, Toni.

Senior major award winners are back left to right: Taylor Reis, Natalie Ellard, Brianna Starkey, Lauren Farrell, Julia Matson, Kara Penney, Kallie Morss, Molly McDonough, Leshon Crawford. Front: Dennis McPeck, Mike Leavitt, Dylan Bernache, Andrew Frazer, Ian Welch, Ben McKenna, Matt Clougherty, Matt Ryan, Eddie Yeadon.

Awards:

Woman’s Coaches Award (Senior female student/athlete) – Molly McDonough

Vicki Solari Award (Most inspirational female athlete) – Lauren Farrell

Senior Female Athlete Award (Top senior female athlete) – Brianna Starkey

Marion Mansfield Donovan Award (Top female student/athlete) – Julia Matson

John Bell Bulldog Award (Female athlete who plays over and above abilities) – Taylor Reis

John Bell Bulldog Award (Male athlete who plays over and above abilities) – Matt Clougherty

Peter J. Crowley Award (Top senior male athlete) – Justin Nguyen

Joseph Dondero Award (Top male student/athlete) – Dylan Bernache

Louis Cifello Award (Most inspirational male athlete) – Leshon Crawford

Dr. Joseph Dunn Award (Top student/athlete football player) – Dennis McPeck

Warren Najarian Bulldog Pride Award (Female athlete who never gives up) -Kallie Morss

Warren Najarian Bulldog Pride Award (Male athlete who never gives up) – Eddie Yeadon

John Delorey Award (Female athlete who exemplifies sportsmanship) – Natalie Ellard

John Delorey Award (Male athlete who exemplifies sportsmanship) – Mike Leavitt and Ben McKenna

Robert Ellis Award (Top male student / athlete basketball player) – Andrew Frazer

Charles E. Leverone Awards (Top male and female track or cross country runners) – Kara Penney and Ian Welch

Silver Bowl Winners: Eddie Yeadon, Matt Ryan, Dylan Bernache, Ian Welch and Julia Matson.

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