Athletes awarded at LSMSA’s annual Athletic Banquet

5/15/2019

Players from LSMSA's sports teams received recognition for their achievements and athletic prowess.

Natchitoches—Hard-working athletes from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) were honored and awarded at the school’s annual Sports Banquet, held on Friday, May 10 in the school’s gymnasium.

Coach Dale Clingerman, the school’s coordinator of athletics and recreation, led the event which recognized players in all of LSMSA’s sports teams, as well as SLAMT participants and Athletics Department supporters.

The following students received awards at this year’s event:

Juan Cecchini (’19) - Boys’ Basketball Team Spirit Award
Heather Collier (’20) – The Service Award in Eagle Athletics
Jojo Deep (’19) - Boys’ Basketball Most Valuable Player, Scholar Athlete Award
Danielle Gonzalez (’19) - Girls’ Basketball Team Leader Award, Girls’ Volleyball Team Leader Award, Scholar Athlete Award
Kiran Kaur (’19) - Girls’ Volleyball Most Improved Player
Rachel Judson (’19) - Girls’ Basketball Most Valuable Player, Girls’ Volleyball Most Valuable Player, SLAMT Most Valuable Player, Athlete of the Year
Vrat Joshi (’19) - Soccer Team Leader Award
Robert Lombardino (’21) – Eagle Cup Intramural Sports Champion
Song LeJeune (’19) - Girls’ Volleyball Game Changer Award
Daniel Metzger (’19) - Boys’ Basketball Heart & Tenacity Award, Ultimate Frisbee Team Leader Award, Scholar Athlete Award, Athlete of the Year
Cooper Miller (’19) – Scholar Athlete Award
Tobi Ojemakinde (’19) - Girls’ Volleyball Most Improved Player
Martel Papillion (’19) - Boys’ Basketball Most Valuable Player, SLAMT Most Valuable Player
Ishika Patel (’19) - Ultimate Frisbee Team Leader Award
Shivam Shah (’19) - Boys’ Basketball Heart & Tenacity Award, Scholar Athlete Award
Joan Sporer (’19) - Girls’ Basketball Most Improved Player
Ben Walker (’19) – Scholar Athlete Award

Executive Director Emeritus Dr. Art Williams was the keynote speaker, and he expressed how important physical activity was for education.

“When you are doing good things for your body, you are doing good things for your brain,” said Williams.

Clingerman echoed the same sentiments, addressing the seniors as they begin their new journey into their college careers.

“Seniors, you have to continue to do what you do. A healthy body or a healthy mind is useless without the other,” said Clingerman.

Other award presentations were also given by Student Life Advisor (SLA) Cache' Haley, Associate Lecturer of Mathematics Randy Key, Coordinator of Enrollment Services Michael Sumner, Lecturer of Biology Dr. Jason Anderson and Instructor of Chemistry Dr. Christina Hillesheim, whom all served as coaches for various LSMSA teams. Also in attendance at the event was SLA Emily Duet, who serves as the coach for the cheerleading squad.

All coaches received a banner signed by athletes for all of their service to the school.

As a final surprise, Danielle Gonzalez gifted Coach Clingerman with a custom-made signed poster congratulations for his 25 years of service to LSMSA’s Athletics Department.

LSMSA is currently accepting applications for enrollment in the 2019-2020 school year. To apply, visit www.LSMSA.edu/apply.

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Dr. Art Williams (second from the left) receives a signed banner from Rachel Judson ('19, pictured right). Also pictured are former LSMSA Lecturer Dr. Sharon Williams and Coach Dale Clingerman.
Pictured (l-r): Senior Scholar Athlete Award recipients Jojo Deep, Cooper Miller, Daniel Metzger, Ben Walker, Shivam Shah and Danielle Gonzalez
The Class of 2019 holding the coveted Spirit Belt.
Pictured (l-r): Athletes of the Yeah Daniel Metzger ('19) and Rachel Judson ('19) stand with their award plaques.
Coach Dale Clingerman holds up a signed poster honoring his 25 years of service to LSMSA's Athletic's Department.

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