ATHLETIC  AWARDS

(presented at the 52nd Athletic Banquet, May 2009)

THE BUERLEIN DISTANCE RUNNING AWARD was established in 1993 by the family of Wyndham Kayton Buerlein, a cross-country and track long distance runner at the school from 1987 to 1992 in appreciation of the leadership and motivation provided by Coaches Bruce E. Nystrom, J. Calvin Boyd, and Eugene R. Bruner.  The award is presented annually to that member of the cross-country and track teams who has excelled in the distance races and shown a dedication to running by his positive attitude, joy in practice and competition, self-motivation, and team loyalty.

                Recipient: Carter Harrison Tucker Jr.

THE HUGH BRENAMAN FOOTBALL AWARD is given annually to that senior member of the football squad who has made the greatest contribution to the team by his example and dedication to the sport.  The recipient is selected for his devotion to and love of the game, his loyalty to the coaches and his fellow players, his sportsmanlike conduct, and his perseverance in the face of adversity.

                Recipients: Jackson Lee Freeman

                                      Philip Graham Halsey

THE ANNA P. GOODALE SOCCER AWARD is presented to that senior member of the squad who, by example,

has fostered a spirit of sportsmanship, a devotion to team play, and a dedication to the game of soccer.     

                Recipients:  Matthew Gregg Londrey

                                      John Spotswood Revercomb

                             Jarratt Glennon Weisbrod

THE JAMES W. PROFFITT BASKETBALL AWARD is presented annually to that senior member of the basketball squad who, by example, has demonstrated a strong dedication to the game, a spirit of competitiveness, and a willingness to do his best at all times, particularly in times of stress.

                Recipient: Thomas Wagonner Hart

THE E. OTTO N. WILLIAMS WRESTLING TROPHY is awarded annually to that member of the wrestling team who, throughout the season both in practice and competition, has been the greatest source of inspiration to his teammates because of his courage, initiative, perseverance, and sportsmanship.

                Recipients:  Tyler Michael Spangler

                                       Jackson Lee Freeman

THE ST. CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL SWIMMING & DIVING AWARD was established by the St. Christopher’s Athletic Department in 2005 and is presented annually to that senior member of the swimming and diving team who has by example been a positive influence on the development of the team by his determination in both practice and competitions, and true dependability.

                Recipient:  William Dawson Miller

THE JOHN R. BRINSER BASEBALL AWARD is presented to that senior member of the varsity squad who has best exhibited talent and ability, a strong competitive spirit, and true dependability.

                Recipient:  Jackson Lee Freeman

THE C. BRAXTON VALENTINE LACROSSE AWARD is presented annually to that member of the lacrosse squad who has demonstrated a dedication to team play, a strong competitive spirit, and a forceful and influential character.

                Recipient:   Charles Taylor Massie Jenkins               

THE LAVERGE TENNIS AWARD is presented to the member of the tennis team who has been a fine example to his teammates by virtue of his sportsmanship, perseverance, and courage.

                Recipient: Brown Rhodes Farinholt             

THE RANDOLPH BURWELL CARDOZO, JR. TRACK AWARD is presented to that senior member of the varsity track program who, by his example, has inspired others to diligence, perseverance, and a true joy of competition. 

A combination of dependability, talent, and positive leadership are the basic qualifications for the award.

                Recipient:  Benjamin Jason Katz

THE HARRY W. EASTERLY, JR. GOLF AWARD is presented annually to the senior member of the golf team who has demonstrated a strong competitive character, sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, understanding of the rules, and

a love for the game of golf.

                Recipient: Jeremy Wilbourne Wells

THE ST. CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL MONOGRAM AWARD is presented to that student who has earned the most varsity monograms during his years at the school.

                Recipient: Nicholas Patrick Molloy             

THE ROBERT WILLIAMS HERZOG AWARD was established in 1990 by the school in honor of Mr. Robert Williams Herzog, Director of Athletics and founder of the Virginia Preparatory League.  He also served as Associate Headmaster and Director of Guidance during his twenty-eight year tenure.  It was Mr. Herzog who chose the Virginia Preparatory League motto:  "Excellence, Diversity, Participation."  The Award is presented to that senior who best reflects the motto of the Prep League both as a scholar and as an athlete.            

Recipient: Philip Graham Halsey 

THE JAMES TURNER SLOAN II AWARD is presented annually to that senior who has demonstrated that no challenge is too great and no obstacle insurmountable.

                Recipient: Jarratt Glennon Weisbrod         

THE BRADFORD ALLEN PARRISH AWARD is presented annually to that student who has done the most to encourage the younger members of his own team and support the efforts of players on all teams.

                Recipient: Sterling Edwards Rives IV         

THE TALMADGE ABBITT DUPRIEST AWARD was established in 1995 by Rand MacLean DuPriest '89 in memory of his brother, a two-sport captain during his years at the School.  It is awarded annually to that team captain who exhibits exemplary leadership qualities, total devotion to his team members, and an unselfish and unyielding determination to encourage successful competition and outstanding sportsmanship from his teammates.

                Recipient: Charles Taylor Massie Jenkins 

THE NELSON HILL HOTCHKISS AWARD is presented to that senior who has best demonstrated an earnest devotion to athletics in an honest and truly modest manner and who has displayed a genuine feeling for team play

and sportsmanship.

                Recipient: John Miller Stillwell    

THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S AWARD FOR COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE

This award is presented by the Athletic Department to a senior athlete in recognition of outstanding performance, love

of athletic competition, and commitment to excellence.

                Recipients:  Barbour Thornton Farinholt Jr.

                                      Carter Harrison Tucker Jr.

THE JOHN T. SIEGEL ’57 MEMORIAL PRIZE, founded in 2003, has been established by friends and colleagues to honor John T. Siegel’s dedication to excellence and his commitment to St. Christopher’s School.  This award is presented to a senior boy who by his actions both on and off the athletic fields inspires others with the attributes exemplified by

Mr. Siegel throughout his life:  loyalty, character, integrity, and gentlemanly conduct.

                Recipient:  Tyler Michael Spangler

THE SLATER PRIZE for "Best Spirit in Athletics" is given annually to that boy on the varsity squad who, throughout his connection with the school, has most constantly exhibited on the athletic field a spirit of courage, determination, perseverance, and cooperation.

                Recipient: Benjamin Jason Katz

DAVENPORT TROPHY is presented each year to that member of the graduating class who has been awarded the distinction "First in Athletics" because of his diligence, conscientiousness, dependability, courage, self-control, courtesy, and honor exhibited in athletic sports and contests during his years at St. Christopher's.

                Recipient: Jackson Lee Freeman  

THE ALBERT LUCK “PETEY JACOBS” MEMORIAL AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED COACHING has been established by alumni “to preserve the legacy” of the beloved teacher, coach and role model who taught Spanish and coached basketball and baseball at St. Christopher’s  from 1939 until 1960.  This award is presented to that coach who commands the respect and admiration of his players, instills a commitment to teamwork and fair play, personally demonstrates the dedication and commitment necessary for successful achievement, and is an inspiration not only to his players but also to his colleagues.

                Recipient: Marshall T. Ware Jr.