Scholarship Awards

• David Godfrey Memorial Scholarship
• Class of 1977 Scholarship
• Simsbury-Granby Rotary Scholarship Nomination

Senior Awards

• Senior Oarswoman
• Senior Oarsman
• Captains
• Senior Class College Choices
• Oar Awards

Team Awards

• Most Improved
• Exemplary Achievement
• Novice Girls Plate
• John Paul Vincent
• Varsity Letters

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Scholarship Awards

David D. Godfrey (1964-1983) Memorial Scholarship

The Godfrey Scholarship began in 1984 and is awarded to a team member who exhibits the qualities that David had.  David died, after his freshman year of college at Syracuse, of a virus that affected his heart.  The original award is hanging in the boathouse and covers years 1984-1995.  The Friends of Simsbury Crew maintains a certificate of Deposit whose interest proceeds partially fund the scholarship.

2009-Brendan Scully	2008- Kirsten Preskenis	2007- Matt Korten	2006- Drew Shamyer
2005- Jon Perkins	2004- Chris Badalucco	2003- Molly Barrett	2002- Jeremy Osborn
2001- Brendan Matthews	2000- Sandy Tobio	1999- Stacy Stanhope	1998- Matthew Christian
1997- Megan Edwards	1996- Katrina Steinmetz	1995- Scott Perkins	1994- Julie Matheson
1993- Greg McGee	1992- Jeff Spencer	1991- Jason Force	1990- Maura Swan
1989- Heather Fisher	1988- Cristi Stoddard	1987- Steve Huot	1986- Tom Chiang
1985- Eric Gedstad	1984- Bryn Johnson

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Class of 1977 Scholarship

This scholarship was created in 2003 when a gathering was held Thanksgiving weekend during the class' 25th reunion.  The class of 1977 gave money for a scholarship that year.  The coaches decided to put it towards a plaque and start a yearly scholarship in honor of the class of 1977.  The scholarship is funded on a yearly basis by the Friends of Simsbury Crew.

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Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club Nomination

The Simsbury-Granby Rotarians sponsor a scholarship.  Each year all varsity male and female teams at Simsbury High School nominate a team member for the award.  The nomination is intended to go to an athlete that is not the star, but gives all he or she can and makes the most of the skills they have to help the team succeed.

2009- Abby O'Donnell; Michael Oleskewicz
2008- Kathleen Dickinson; Derick Proctor
2007- Meghan Loftus; Alex Lucas
2006- Sarah Keefe; Chris Korten
2005- Stephanie Kulakowski; Ethan Kurtzman
2004- Amelia Ebel; Justin Scalla

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Senior Awards

Senior Oarswoman (Simsbury Girls Crew Outstanding Athlete)

This team award began in 1974 as a way to recognize the team member who over their career has shown great growth.  This athlete is often a team leader who may be the best athlete in the senior class.

2010-	2009- Rachel Heintz
2008- Erin McConnell	2007- Brooke Smith	2006- Sara Hendershot	2005- Krissey Oeschlin
2004- Whitney Airgood	2003- Carrie Kruse	2002- Sarah Richardson	2001- Avery Schlicher
2000- Kristin Mills	1999- Caryn Lacedonia	1998- Michelle Gauvain	1997- Laura Whiting
1996- Kristin Casavant	1995- Amy Locandro	1994- Lisa Casavant	1993- Erin Wysong
1992- Sara Just	1991- Melissa Wysong	1990- Lisa Stoddard	1989- Becky Johnson
1988- Cristi Stoddard	1987- Jennifer Weiner	1986- Sarah Brown	1985- Jennifer Smith
1984- Karen Denison	1983- Robin Clarke	1982- Tracy West	1981- Carol Sherako
1979- Meridith McGil	1978- Peggy Thorpe	1977- Jeanne Abbott	1976- Sue Zaylor
1980- Lisa Rasmussen	1976- Donna Jaeckel	1975- Kim Allen	1974- Ellen Shaw

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Senior Oarsman
(Fred Emerson Award of the Simsbury Rowing Club)

This award goes to a senior member of the boy's team.  It is often given to the best rower that year.  However there are several criteria that go into the coach's decision about who goes home with the award. 

2010-	2009- Alec Spooner	2008- David Steele
2007- David Morgenstern	2006- Jon Martin	2005- Morgan Kapp	2004- Dan Lombardi
2003- Matthew Carey	2002- Jonathan Olsen	2001- Karl Albertson	2000- Bobby Flynn
1999- Garrett Cox	1998- Gianni Zunino	1997- Michael Letson	1996- Chris Shedd
1995- Andrew Orefice	1994- John Martin	1993- Brian Burke	1992- Mark Raymond
1991- Dana Zakarian	1990- Ed Macri	1989- Paul DiGiacomo	1988- Dan Gavin
1987- Doug McGann	1986- Chris Swan	1985- Sean Maccorkk	1984- Kenny Godfrey
1983- Bob Segee	1982- Ernie Tarca	1981- Dave Horrigan	1980- D.J. Paine
1979- Rich Lane	1978- Ken Smuts	1977- Jim Smuts	1976- Tim Paine
1975- Cliff Lane	1974- Rob Dick	1973- Dave Garrison	1972- Jim Crocco
1971- Jim Crocco

 

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Captains

Captains are chosen from a pool of nominated senior candidates.  2009-2010 nominations will be taken after the start of the 2009 fall season.  Juniors and seniors may nominate one senior on their squad (boys/girls).  Voting will take place a few weeks later after nominees have had further chances to show their leadership skills.  Junior and senior Boys vote for 2 boys and 1 girl and the girls vote for 2 girls and 1 boy.  Sophomores will vote for 2 boys or girls on their team. 

Year	Girls	Boys
2010	Charlotte Kelley, Catie Kent, Meghan Sickinger	Lee Adamowicz, Thomas Miller
2009	Rachel "Ketchup" Heintz, Abby O'Donnell	Alec Spooner, Michael Oleskewicz
2008	Kelsey Airgood, Liz Nissen	Grant Osborne, David Steele
2007	Katie Baldwin, Brooke Smith	Alex Radecki, Tom Valentin
2006	Ashley Mitchell, Ashley Cummings, Nicole Graham	John Steele, Drew Shamyer
2005	Cleo Rahmy, Amanda Pujda	John Perkins, Morgan Kapp
2004	Whitney Airgood, Ameila Ebel	Justin Scalla, Bryan Pape, Jesse Ferentella
2003	Katie Jo Beardsley, Molly Barrett	Matt Carey, Jake Phelan
2002	Sarah Richardson, Katie Ruppar	Jon Olsen, Jim Newton, Jeremy Osborn
2001	Lynne Zummo, Britta Barrett	Karl Albertson, Doug Hannah
2000	Sandy Tobio, Megan Matiasek	Bobby Flynn, Jon Hanson
1999	Caryn Lacedonia, Stacy Stanhope	Greg Matthews, Garrett Cox
1998	Michelle Gauvain, Jamie Hopfer	Chris Orzel, Matt Christian
1997	Susan Burke, Megan Edwards	Michael Letson, Andrew Clark
1996	Kristin Casavant, Alison Brown	Chris Shedd, Jeff Brush
1995	Sarah Mahoney, Amy Locandro	Dave Tarre, Matt Zummo
1994	Julie Matheson, Lisa Casavant	John Lemke, John Martin
1993	Beth Kantor, Erin Wysong	Matt Matiasek, Greg McGee
1992	Sarah Pagliaccio, Becky Green	Jeff Spencer, Mike Lemke
1991	Melissa Wysong, Diane Gauvain	Dana Zakarian, Jason Force
1990	Maura Swan	Kyung Yu, Will Locandro
1989	Becky Johnson, Heather Fisher	Dave Alderson, Paul DiGiacomo
1988	Mureen Carson, Leslie Jacobs	Dave Selger, Jason Brickley
1987	Mindy McKibben	Steve Huot
1986	Ann Murphy	Tom Chiang
1985
1984
1983	Annie Reynolds,	Bobby Segee, Ron Domurat
1982	Tracy West	Ernie Tarca
1981	Carol Sherako	Dave Horrigan
1980	Becky Clark	D.J. Paine
1979	Deb Storrs	Rich Lane
1978	Peggy Thorpe	Ken Smuts
1977	Jean Abbott	Rob Caldwell
1976		Bobby Smith
1975		Tom Lewandowski
1974		Rob Dick
1973		Dave Garrison
1972		Jim Crocco
1971		Jim Crocco

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Team Awards

Most Improved

The class of 1989 presented the team as a gift the money for the plaque for the Most Improved Male & Female Rowers.  First presented in 1989 a new plaque began in 1999.  The original hangs on the wall of the workout bay next to the girls' locker-room door.

Girls
2010-	2009- Paige Miranda	2008- Caroline Willis
2007- Nancy Weidner	2006- Erin McConnell	2005- Cleo Rahmy	2004- Amanda Pujda
2003- Whitney Airgood	2002- Maggie Blackaby	2001- Christie Miller	2000- Nika Manner
1999- Megan McQuoid	1998- Kristen Mills	1997- Jackie Coderre	1996- Tara Murtha
1995- Laura Whiting	1994- Jennifer Kew	1993- Cheri Moravek	1992- Marybeth Hyde
1991- Lisa Florkowski	1990 Holly Smulski	1989- Lynn Yirga

 

Boys
2010-	2009- Will Corr	2008- Isaac Rosenthal
2007- Brendan Scully	2006- Greg Hebert	2005- Tom Newton	2004- Peter Kruse
2003- Jesse Ferrantella	2002- Chris Badalucco	2001- Jake Phelan	2000- Doug Hannah
1999- Jon Hanson	1998- Brian Miller	1997- Hummer	1996- Gianni Zunino
1995- Topher Martel	1994- Scott Perkins	1993- Randy Knight	1992- John Martin
1991- Chris Knight	1990- Bill Kieser	1989- Ian Morrison

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Exemplary Achievement

This award is given to one boy's and one girl's team member who has done something that stands out that year.  It might be a novice making a varsity boat, an older oarsman making a switch of sides to help the boat speed, or someone who struggled through finding their place at the boathouse.  The class of 1989 began this award.

 

Girls
2010-	2009- Class of 2012	2008- Charlotte Kelley
2007- Rebecca Soja	2006- Rachel Heintz	2005- Jenny Kulakowski	2004 Eleanor Conover
2003- Bob Gallerani	2002- Eve Soderberg	2001- Kristin McDonnell	2000- Avery Schlicher
1999- Maura Allard	1998- Stacy Stanhope	1997- Caryn Lacedonia	1996- Joelle Bush
1995- Michelle Gauvain	1994- Sarah Mahoney	1993- Cheryl Kerrigan	1992- Preeti Garde
1991- Laura A. Murphy	1990- Becky Alderson	1989- Michelle Simon

 

Boys
2010-	2009- Peter Fahan	2008- Christian Gronbeck
2007- Michael Oleskewicz	2006- Kayla Letson	2005- Drew Shamyer	2004- Jim Oleskewicz
2003- Jesse Schofield	2002- Wes Hannah	2001- Matt Urbach	2000- Jon Hanson
1999- Robin Lacedonia	1998- Jed Mahoney	1997- Chris Orzel	1996- Zack Murtha
1995- Jeff Schuyler	1994- Andrew Orafice	1993- Dave Tarre	1992- John Lemke
1991- Greg McGee	1990- Jason Force	1989- Peter Carpenter

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Novice Girls Plate

This award usually goes to a novice girl that has gone above and beyond in the way of leadership.  The award was started in the early 1990's to honor a novice girl who most contributed to the novice team's success.

2010-	2009- Lauren Owens	2008- Leah Mackstutis
2007- Lauren Sexton	2006- Rachel Goroff	2005- Erin McConnell	2004- Kayla Letson
2003- Jackie Cross	2002- Theresa Kevorkian	2001- Kate Bradbury	2000- Jenn Wrobel
1999- Sarah Richardson	1998- Lynne Zummo	1997- Debbie Vroom	1996- Erica Chandler
1995- Lindsay Heft	1994- Nicole Ryan	1993- Amy Westenfeld	1992- Amy Locandro
1991- Lisa Casavant

 

John Paul Vincent

This award is presented to the Most Valuable Freshman Oarsman. It is named in memory of John Paul Vincent.  This award is given to a novice boy who contributes the most to the novice team's success that year. The original plaque is hanging in the boathouse next to the girl's locker-room door. 

2010	2009- John Olsen	2008- Joe Bailey
2007- Andrew Morris	2006- Alec Spooner	2005- Grant Osborn	2004- Bryan Abbott
2003- Mark Richardson	2002- Tyler Lombardi	2001- Ryan Ethier	2000- Adam Askham
1999- Jon Bond	1998- Michael Christian	1997- Jed Mahoney	1996- Peter Osborn
1995- Matthew Christian	1994- Michael Letson	1993- Chris Shedd	1992- Josh Haury
1991- David Borden	1990- Greg McGee	1989- Mike Lemke	1988- Dana Zakarian
1987- Ed Macri	1986- David Alderson	1985- Chris Nowak	1984- Chip Long
1983- Tom Boedeker

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• Compete in 1st varsity boat in all fall races
• Compete in a 1st or 2nd varsity boat in 50% of the spring races
• A senior who has completed their senior year with the program

Oar Awards:  Given to those seniors who complete the spring season of their senior year.

 

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(revised 3/12/10)