{"id":155322,"date":"2023-05-23T14:37:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T18:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/?p=155322"},"modified":"2023-05-24T11:33:34","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T15:33:34","slug":"student-athletes-celebrated-at-phs-athletic-banquet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/en\/student-athletes-celebrated-at-phs-athletic-banquet\/","title":{"rendered":"Student athletes celebrated at PHS athletic banquet"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Thursday evening (May 18), Pontiac High School held their athletic banquet with a packed auditorium, celebrating the achievements of a number of students throughout the year.<\/p>\n

The evening kicked off with a video message from Teena Murray, an alumnus who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Integrated Performance for the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. Murray filmed her address in the Penguins' dressing room, and told the students that there's no short-cut to success.<\/p>\n\n

In addition to the recognition of students, teacher Jordan Kent also spoke about the accomplishments of long-time PHS physical education teacher Brenda Davis, who received the Leadership in Athletics award.<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/canada-info.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Clip-Jordan-Kent-Brenda-Davis.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

Physical Education teacher Darcy Findlay said that celebrating the students' accomplishments was critical to building a culture of excellence in the athletics department.<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/canada-info.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Clip-Darcy-Findlay-athletic-banquet.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

The awards were as follows:<\/p>\n

Leadership in Athletics<\/strong> - Brenda Davis<\/p>\n

Junior Male Athlete of the Year<\/strong> - Gibbson Lang<\/p>\n

Junior Female Athlete of the Year<\/strong> - Ruby Maloney<\/p>\n

Senior Male Athlete of the Year<\/strong> - Hunter Beauregard<\/p>\n

Senior Female Athlete of the Year<\/strong> - Hannah Twolan<\/p>\n

Boys Hockey<\/strong>
\nOffensive player - Hunter Beauregard
\nDefensive player - Bryce Hudson
\nMVP - Bennett Rusenstrom
\nSportsmanship - Cade Kuehl
\nGirls Hockey<\/strong>
\nOffensive player - Paige Dubeau
\nDefensive player - Laura Mayhew
\nCross-Country<\/strong>
\nTop Male - Gibbson Lang
\nTop Female - Ruby Maloney
\nMost improved - Isaac Graham
\nSenior Girls Basketball<\/strong>
\nRookie of the Year - Julia Smith
\nCoaches Award - Peyton Ireland
\nMVP - Hannah Twolan
\nSenior Boys Basketball<\/strong>
\nMost improved - Morgan Barr & Ryder Lemay
\nRookie of the Year - Charlie Ouellette
\nHeart of a Panther- James Weston
\nMVP - Tristan Chasels<\/span> & Hunter Beauregard
\nJunior Boys Basketball<\/strong>
\nSportsmanship - Cameron Bernier
\nHustler - Hudson Sheppard
\nDedicated - Ashton Deschenes
\nJunior Girls Basketball<\/strong>
\nSportsmanship - Josephine Hutton
\nHustler - Ruby Maloney
\nMVP - Emma Hobbs
\nCoaches award - Emilie Giroux
\nDedication - Kori Sharpe
\nTrack and Field<\/strong>
\nTop Male - Charlie Ouellette
\nTop Female - Paige Dubeau<\/p>\n

Grade 7 - Male\/Female Athlete of the Year - Cameron Bernier & Ruby Maloney
\nGrade 8 - Male\/Female Athlete of the Year - Gibbson Lang & Faith Hamilton
\nGrade 9 - Male\/Female Athlete of the Year - Bennett Rusenstrom & Julia Smith
\nGrade 10 - Male\/Female Athlete of the Year - Charlie Ouellette & Hannah Twolan
\nGrade 11 - Male\/Female Athlete of the Year - Hunter Beauregard & Peyton Ireland
\nOutstanding Contribution to Athletics Student - Peyton Ireland Staff - Jodi Thompson<\/p>\n

The full interview with Findlay is available below:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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