ATHLETICS
2021-22 ATHLETIC AWARDS
KEN SIMPSON SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: CARMEN MANDEL AND REED LOTTER In an era where moral and ethical behavior seems less important than winning in high school, these two athletes display the greatest respect for their opponents, officials and teammates. They have both proven that they know how to win well and lose with class. CONNIE HOUSTON SPIRIT AWARD: EMMELINE TAYLOR AND VICTOR ZHENG This award is given to two individuals who have contributed the most to the atmosphere of our school. They have been a constant support for all of our teams, whether by participating on the playing field or cheering in the stands. BILL AND CHARLENE SAUNDERS MOST VERSATILE ATHLETE AWARD: ABBY NICHOLSON AND BARRY KLEINPETER This award is given with respect to leadership, work ethic and athletic ability in various sports for the past year. The Saunders developed the athletic program at Savannah Country Day School and Saunders Gym and Saunders Field are named in their honor.
New Collegiate Athletes In addition to the five seniors who committed in the fall, Country Day was honored to celebrate Amina Okumu and Reese Ritchie in the spring.
Amina Okumu: Soccer/Georgia Southern University
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Reese Ritchie: Cheer/Clemson University
