I am proud to announce the Shelton High School Spring SCC Scholar Athletes for Winter 2015 – 2016 — Virginia Lewis and Kyle McGinnis.
Name: Virginia Lewis
Sport: Girls’ Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field
Class Rank: 37 out of 412
GPA: 94.92
Sports and Activities: SHS Girls’ Cross Country Captain, SHS Girl’s Indoor Track Captain, SHS Girl’s Outdoor Track & Field Captain, SCC All-Academic team, CAPT Scholar, Cross Country Team Scholar Athlete, CIAC Scholar Athlete, World Language Honor Society, Spanish Club, SHS Honor Roll, SHS Student of the Month, AP Scholar, Key Club, FBLA, Volunteer Little Kickers Soccer Camp, Boys & Girls Club Soccer Coach, JSA Club, Book & Achievement award.
Praise: “Virginia is the perfect example of what all future captains should aspire to be. Her commitment to athletics and academics is unwavering. She has proven this by battling back from a serious injury last year and has earned her spot once again as our team’s top distance runner. She understands the value of hard-work, dedication, and constantly sets a positive example for all of our younger athletes. She is a true leader and excellent role-model. It has been a sincere pleasure to have Ginny as a Captain of our Track and Field teams.” SHS Girls’ Indoor Track Coach Scott Snell
Name: Kyle McGinnis
Sports: Wrestling, Boys Lacrosse
Class Rank: 28 out of 412
GPA: 95.70
Sports and Activities: SHS Wrestling Team Captain, SHS Boy’s Lacrosse Team Captain, 2x SCC All-Academic Team, 2x SCC Wrestling Champion, State Open Wrestling competitor, currently 5th in SHS Wrestling all-time wins 123, SHS Wrestler’s wrestler award, CAPT Scholar, Spanish Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction, SHS Honor Roll, SHS Student of the Month, All SCC Wrestling team, National Honor Society, JSA Club, 3rd degree black belt Tang Soo Do, volunteer Griffin Hospital Children’s Safety Fair, Army Reserve Scholar Athlete award.
Praise: “Kyle truly is a Scholar Athlete. A two time Wrestling and Lacrosse captain, Kyle has excelled both in the classroom, on the mat, and on the field.” SHS Wrestling Coach Bill Maloney
The SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month program is sponsored by the Sports Center of Connecticut 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.
For more information please contact the Shelton Athletic Department.
