SPRING 2013-2014 Special Sports Awards Baseball JOHN KIERAN PRIZE For improvement, excellence, sportsmanship, and team play in Junior Varsity Baseball. Timothy P. Connors ROBBINS BASEBALL TROPHY For best pitching performance. Jack H. Hogan SAMUEL T. NICHOLSON CUP To that member of The Hill School Baseball Team who best exemplifies the spirit of true sportsmanship and team play. Luciano Luttmann DR. JAMES K. FINN BATTING AWARD For Hitting Excellence. Vincent K. Butler Boys Golf MICHAEL J. SMITH AWARD For the greatest interest in golf. Scott D. McKean JACK MUNGER MEMORIAL CUP Awarded annually to that member of the Golf Team who has contributed the most to the team. William J. Davis SCHOOL GOLF CHAMPION Scott D. McKean Girls Golf MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Awarded to the player whose outstanding play and leadership did the most to assure team success. Her contribution to the team includes her performance in competitive matches, but also includes her support of her teammates. Elizabeth A. Gudas Jane F. Hopkinson-Wood
SPIRIT OF THE HILL Awarded to the golfer whose consistent approach to practice and matches demonstrated a love of the game and a commitment to the team. In all those ways she represents Michael Sweeney s vision of Hill Athletics as a means to educate the complete man, and the complete woman. Jillian Gallagher SCHOOL GOLF CHAMPION Elizabeth A. Gudas Boys Lacrosse JOLLY GREEN GIANT DEFENSEMAN AWARD Presented to the outstanding member of the defensive unit. Given by the Jolly Green Giants of the 1967 team. Connor F. Rayfield JOB PRICE AWARD FOR IMPROVEMENT It is the deed, not the reward. Aidan T. Sheehan TEAM OF 1962 LACROSSE CUP Presented to that member of the Varsity Lacrosse Team who through his outstanding play and aggressive spirit provided the team with a source of inspiration and optimism. John F. Myers Girls Lacrosse MOST DISTINGUISHED PLAYER AWARD Awarded to the player who demonstrated the highest level of skill, determination, and leadership to the Hill Girl s Lacrosse Program. Elizabeth A. Sitko THE BLUE AND GRAY AWARD Awarded to the player, chosen by her teammates, who demonstrated the highest level of dedication, perseverance, and leadership to the Hill Girl s Lacrosse Program. Alexandra K. Lange
Softball THE HILL SCHOOL SOFTBALL AWARD Given to that member of the varsity who, through her excellent play, leadership, and sportsmanship, made the outstanding contribution to Hill Softball. THE SOFTBALL PLAYERS PLAYER AWARD Awarded by her teammates to the varsity player who distinguished herself for her selfless dedication and team spirit. SOFTBALL COACHES AWARD Erin M. Dempsey Boys Tennis FRANK B. BENDER MEMORIAL TROPHY Awarded annually to the tennis champion of The Hill School. James H. Wright II BEST EFFORT AWARD This award is given to the player who, in the estimation of his peers, demonstrated the most dedication, tenacity, and heart in practices and matches throughout the season. Miguel Ojanguren Mira 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 because of his sportsmanship, commitment, and leadership throughout the season. John E. Barry Jr. Boys & Girls Track CAPTAIN S CUP For best general progress in track. William F. Macartney Madeline M. Lutwyche HENRY J. COLBATH MEMORIAL CUP For high sportsmanship, superior effort, and outstanding accomplishment. Payton A. Miles
JAMES STACK 57 AWARD Presented annually to the male/female track athlete who best exemplifies the values and character traits which Jim Stack displayed during his Hill years. At the Hill, Jim was captain of the basketball team and a key member of the track team of 1957. He was consistently an outstanding middle distance runner at Hill and went on to be Captain of the Yale track team of 1961, a team which dominated the Ivy league in those years. His natural skills, intelligence, commitment, work ethic, competitiveness, sense of camaraderie, friendship and humor made him a natural team leader and valuable teammate. Braden W. Cordivari Gabrielle B. Bendall OVERTON AWARD Given in honor of John Williams Overton 13, this prize is given to the athlete (s) who score the most points for the track team over the course of the season. The founder intended the award as an incentive for all Hill students to follow the example of Johnny Overton, not for the prize itself, but for the moral and physical strength which clean athletics personifies and imparts. Hannah H. Cummings Special Graduation Weekend Awards JOHN MAUGER AWARD Given to the 6 th Form boy and girl who have gained honor and respect for their character development through their energetic participation in athletics. Braden R. Cordivari Alexandra K. Lange RICHARD E. O SHAUGHNESSY AWARD Given to that 6 th Former or Post-Graduate who has demonstrated the most consistent effort to reach athletic potential, to support teammates, and to serve the school through athletics. Matthew Foltz Lunsford Schock Wilbur C. Riley Memorial Award Given to the Sixth Form boy who best demonstrates high leadership and outstanding sportsmanship in competitive athletics Jodi Calvario 03 Award Given to the Sixth Form girl who best demonstrates high leadership and outstanding sportsmanship in competitive athletics