This year the Rock Port Spring Athletic Banquet was held on Thursday, June 3rd, to honor our high school athletes who participated in spring sports. Mr. Shineman gave recognition to the boys on the golf team and the season they’ve had this year. He especially recognized Jase Hughes for qualifying for the state tournament.
Coach Jan Burke, with the help of Coach Rachel Jenkins, presented the high school girls track awards. Hallee Bradley was named the recipient of the Most Promising Freshman Award. Alex Baucom and Megan Stevens were recognized as the 2016 top athlete for the girls track team. Megan was also given a trophy representing her success in scoring the most points during Indian Relays. Eleven Rock Port girls were presented with the Academic All-State award. In order to qualify for this honor, athletes must maintain a 3.6 or higher GPA and had to participate in districts, sectionals, or state.
The boys track awards were given by Coach Rachel Jenkins. Coach Jenkins recognized Alex Lawrence, who served as team captain for the 2016 track season. Gavin Abbott was given the Most Promising Freshman award.
The last award was the Milton Reid Award presented by Jacque Gayle Gebhards. The Milton Reid award is given to the Rock Port athlete who obtains the most points during Blue Jay Relays. This year the honorable plaque was given to Megan Stevens.