Newsletter: Demolition of Peck School in Ansonia, Shelton scholar athletes

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features demolition of the 113-year old Peck School in Ansonia and scholar athletes announced in Shelton.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph

Shelton High School scholar athletes named

Fall 2017-18

Shelton High School

Blanchette Sporting Goods

SCC Scholar Athletes

Andrew Cordes and Courtney Litts

Andrew Cordes 

Boys’ Soccer, Wrestling class rank:  #24/326   gpa:   4.17

SHS Boys’ Soccer varsity starter, Wrestling varsity starter, SCC All-Academic Team, Soccer team Scholar Athlete, World Language Spanish Honor Society, SHS Honor Roll, National Honor Society, National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar w/honors, volunteer Camp Sunshine, University of Rochester Science award

“Andrew is an extremely dedicated, hard-working student-athlete. He leads by example on and off the field. He’s been a pleasure to coach.”

                   - SHS Boys’ Soccer Coach Isaac Montalvo

Courtney Litts 

Girls’ Soccer - class rank:  #4/326    gpa:  4.58

Varsity Soccer Captain, Wrestling team manager, SCC Soccer All-Division Team, SCC All-Academic team, SCC Academic All-Star team, World Language Italian Honor Society, SHS Honor Roll, SHS Student of the Month, National Honor Society, CIAC Class Act Sportsmanship Chair, Sophomore & Junior Class Vice-President, Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership, Academic All-star, CT State Science Fair, CT Stockholm Junior Water Prize winner, Italian Club, Student Council, Quill & Scroll Honor Society, Editor-in-Chief Gael Magazine, Drama Club

“Courtney has shown herself to be a consummate leader in our program. She has a vision for the program and ensures all her energies are directed to achieving that vision.  She embraces our values of pride, spirit, and excellence every day in training and in games.  She is always prepared, both as an individual and as a leader, ensuring her teammates are focused, motivated and ready to take the field. Courtney understands that leadership is about serving her teammates and she has done a remarkable job this season doing that.”

                     - SHS Girls’ Soccer Coach Marvin Miller

The SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month program is sponsored by Blanchette Sporting Goods and recognizes student athletes who have a minimum of a B (3.0) overall and earn a varsity letter.  
Student athletes also demonstrate leadership qualities by being a positive role model both on and off the field and show commitment to self-improvement and put their team before themselves.

This is a press release from John Niski, Director of Athletics. 

Congratulations to both students on their accomplishments.

Shelton High School scholar athletes win recognition

Contributed photo

Shelton Public Schools Director of Athletics John Niski has announced the Fall 2016 Shelton High School Blanchette's Sporting Goods SCC Scholar Athletes. 
They are Ethan Shuster, left, and Mackenzie Bures.

Shuster is involved in Boys’ Soccer, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field. His class rank is #24/387 and his gpa is 92.96.   

His activities include SHS Boys’ soccer, Indoor Track captain, Outdoor Track & Field captain, SCC All-Academic Team, Soccer Team Scholar Athlete, CAPT Scholar, World Language Italian Honor Society, SHS Honor Roll, SHS Student of the Month, Wendy’s Heisman State Finalist, National Honor Society, Student Council, JSA.

  

“Ethan is one of the most well-rounded players I have ever coached," Shelton High School Boys' Soccer Coach Joe D'Auria said. "His athletic ability is incredible and he is a fierce competitor. He is as smart on the playing field as he is in the classroom."

                                                                                     

Bures participates in Girls' Volleyball and Softball. Her class rank is #7/387 and her gpa is 96.03.

She is Volleyball Captain, Softball Captain, SCC All-Academic team, SCC Academic All-Star team, All-SCC Volleyball 1^st team, Volleyball Senior All-Star game, Volleyball All-State team, Softball All-Division SCC team, World Language Italian Honor Society, Italian Club, Student Council Executive Board, SHS Honor Roll, SHS Student of the Month, AP Scholar, Softball Junior Select game

“Mac is a great role model both on and off the court," Girls Volleyball coach LeAnne Bianchine said. "She is an inspiration to everyone in our program."

                                                                             

The SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month program is sponsored by Blanchette’s Sporting Goods and recognizes student athletes who have a minimum of a B (3.0) overall and earn a varsity letter.  

Student athletes also demonstrate leadership qualities by being a positive role model both on and off the field and show commitment to self-improvement and put their team before themselves.

This is a press release from John Niski, Director of Athletics, Shelton Public Schools.