KENSINGTON, P.E.I. — Three graduating students were named recipients of prestigious awards during the Kensington Intermediate-Senior High School Awards Gala.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the awards were announced via the school’s Facebook page recently.
Ellen Cole and Charlie DesRoches were selected as athletes of the year while Maddy Rogers received the John Bowness Achievement Award, which recognizes dedication, determination and enthusiasm for sports. The now-retired Bowness coached many KISH teams over a 30-year career as athletic director.
Cole was described “as a born leader on any team, taking charge and motivating her teammates” and was acknowledged for being involved in different activities to support the school community.
Cole played three years of senior basketball and soccer and one year of softball. She was recognized by the P.E.I. School Athletic Association (PEISAA) as an all-star in soccer and was named the most valuable player of the provincial senior A girls basketball championship in February after leading KISHORA – a combined team from KISH and Kinkora Regional High School – to a gold-medal victory. She scored 35 points in KISHORA’s 51-30 win over Colonel Gray in the final.
DesRoches wore the Torchmen’s green and white jerseys for three years in basketball and one in soccer. He was looked to as a leader on both teams and was also praised for his sportsmanship, on and off the court and field.
He was also recognized for “balancing both academics and athletics.”
DesRoches also gave back to the athletic program by volunteering his time with younger sports teams.
Rogers, who wore KISH colours for three years in volleyball and one year in softball, was praised for continuously working to improve as an athlete and student. She is also active in school life through contributions and volunteerism.
Awards
Following is a complete list of athletic awards:
Senior High Sports
Athletes of the Year
Female – Ellen Cole
Male – Charlie DesRoches
John Bowness Achievement Award
Maddy Rogers
Cross-Country
Most valuable player – Aiden Radix
Soccer
A Boys
MVP – Carson MacKay
Most dedicated player – Charlie DesRoches
Douglas Ramsay most sportsmanlike player – Zach Stavert
A Girls
MVP – Ellen Cole
Most improved player (MIP) – Eliza Law
MDP – Emma Arsenault
Alysha Toombs Spirit of the Game Award – Ellen Murphy
Volleyball
AAA Girls
MVP – Maddy Rogers
MDP – Hillary Murray
Coaches choice – Nicole Boucher
Basketball
A Boys
MVP – Charlie DesRoches
MIP – Kristopher LaFrance
Defensive player – Hunter Hopping
A Girls
MVP – Ellen Cole
MIP – Nicole Boucher
Provincial Championship Team
A Girls Basketball
KISHORA – combined team with Kinkora Regional High School
KISH members – Nicole Boucher, Skye Boutilier, Ellen Cole, Ellen Murphy, Hillary Murray and Claya Cole (coach)
PEISAA Outstanding Student-Athlete Awards
Certificates – Nicole Boucher, Ellen Cole, Charlie DesRoches, Joel Newrick, Maddy Rogers
Note: Awarded to Grade 12 students on one or two minor sport teams who maintain an average of 85 per cent or higher.
Medals – Ellen Cole, Joel Newrick
Note: Awarded to students with top averages
Intermediate Sports
Soccer
A Girls
MVP – Maleah Welton
A Boys
MVP – Kale Hunter
Volleyball
AA Girls
MVP – Jessica Thibeau
Cross-Country
MVP – Abby Murphy
Basketball
A Girls
MIP – Zoe Mallett
A Boys
MVP – Matthew Clark
Gerald Dixon Achievement Awards
Male – Carson Grigg
Female – Julia Folland
Provincial Championship
A girls’ soccer – Grace Ashley, Kate Bell, Aubrey Butler, Raychell Campbell, Mallory Cole, Madison Elsinga, Erica Gallant, Denika Lafurgey, MacKenzee Matheson, Carmen Moffat, Abby Murphy, Sarah-Beth Murphy, Abby Peters, Abby Rice, Cate Ridler, Kloe Robinson, Maleah Welton, DJ Welton (coach) and Beth Peters (coach)
Certificates of Achievement
Rilla Bruce, Elsie Campbell, Hannah Caseley, Alex Clark, Matthew Clark, Kiana Clow, Emily Cousins, Sietse de Backer, Nathan Driscoll, Emma Ellsworth, Julia Folland, Carson Grigg, Kale Hunter, Maya Grace MacEwen, Jack McCarville, Kaitlynn McKenna, Brandan Moase, Amelia Murphy, Kyra Palfy, Isabella Paynter, Gabby Praught, Bjorn Schmidt, Faith Shea, Jessica Thibeau, Paige Wall, Porter Weeks, Maleah Welton, Matthew White
Note: Awarded to Grade 9 students passing into Grade 10 to mark their involvement in the school and extracurricular activities.
Achievement Awards
Sietse de Backer, Julia Folland, Jack McCarville, Amelia Murphy, Bjorn Schmidt, Jessica Thibeau.
Note: Awarded to Grade 9 students who have demonstrated academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and positive attitude. These awards are voted on by staff.
Senior High Organizations
Student Council
Outstanding contribution – Lauren Johnstone.
Most dedicated – Chloe Hanlan.
Brianna Silliker School Spirit Award – Frouke de Backer.
Grad Class
President Award – Maddy Rogers.
Concert Band and Jazz Band
Outstanding contribution concert band – Emilie Reilly.
Outstanding contribution jazz band – Nicole Boucher.
Most dedicated concert and jazz band – Nicole Boucher.
Travel and Tourism Academic Diploma Program
Significant contribution – Frouke de Backer, Chloe Green.
GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)
Leadership Award – Angela Benoit Purdy.
Drama
Outstanding contribution – Marshall Collicutt.
Medals of Distinction
Silver – Ellen Cole.
Gold – Nichole Boucher.
Note: Awarded to graduating students to mark their involvement in extracurricular activities and academics. Students receive silver for accumulating 600 points during Grades 10 to 12 and receive gold for accumulating 825 points during Grades 10 to 12.
Junior High Organizations
Student Council
Most dedicated – Hannah Caseley, Kaitlynn McKenna.
Concert Band and Jazz Band
Most dedicated – Kaitlynn McKenna.
GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)
Leadership Award – Katie Pride.
Drama
Personal Development Award – Heidi Gravina.
