Each Monday during the school year, we’ll nominate five athletes from the Capital Region who had outstanding performances during the previous week. You can vote for who you think should receive the honor. Staff writer James Allen also will make a selection.
Voting will begin Monday morning and close Wednesday night. Winners will be announced by noon Thursday.
The Academy of the Holy Names took a break from academics on Oct. 17, as students, faculty and staff volunteered in the morning at 18 different service organizations around the Capital District.
The Day of Service demonstrated the dedication the entire Holy Names community has to serve the marginalized, poor and disadvantaged in the area. The focus stems from the charisms of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM).
Margaret was a school record holder in the long and triple jump. Her best jumps are still among the best ever recorded in Section II.
Set outdoor track school record in the 400m hurdles, and in the 600m and the 800m in indoor track and as a member of the All-America distance medley relay team and the 4X1500m relay.
Two-time MVP and Captain at AHN. Led soccer team with goals and assists as a senior. Selected three times to the 1st team Colonial Council team; Sectional player of the year; First team NYS All-Star.
NYS Champion in the 800m and 1000m; Won numerous league, sectional and invitational championships in both track and cross country; Member of the 2012 state championship team in cross country; Member of championship winning relay teams in track.
A most exceptional player on the varsity basketball team during her three years of eligibility, Mary Ann was elected captain her senior year.
A three-sport athlete, Kristin was a member of 2006 softball team as well as the basketball team that finished second in Section II in 2007. She received the Marini Memorial Scholar Athlete Award and was a Capital Region Basketball scholar in 2007.
Led cross country team to NYS Championship, finishing 3rd individually. Won numerous league, sectional and invitational championships in track and cross country. Member of championship winning relay teams in track.
Set seven indoor and outdoor track records. Set times in the 100m, 200m, and 400m ranked her in the top five all-time list in Section II.