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Three WCPSS Students Earn State Honors for Sportsmanship
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Three WCPSS athletes are among 27 student athletes from across NC recognized by the NC High School Athletic Association as "Heart of a Champion" winners for their outstanding sportsmanship.
The three WCPSS students are Christina Alevizatos of Millbrook High, Nathaniel Touchberry of Millbrook High and Ashley Davis Raleigh of Sanderson High.
Schools annually nominate one male student athlete and one female student athlete for the honor. Alevizatos was nominated by athletic trainer Shannon Poole and teacher Kathy Stefanou. Touchberry was nominated by athletic director Scott McInnes. Raleigh was nominated by athletic director Bob Catapano.
The students must have participated in at least one varsity sport, including cheerleading, during the 2008-09 school year, have not been ejected from any contest, and must have demonstrated outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship during their high school careers. The students filled out an application questionnaire and then a school official, such as the principal or athletic director, also provided an evaluation.
The sportsmanship recognition is part of the program offered by the NCHSAA Student Services Division and is sponsored by the North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company. Mark Dreibelbis, NCHSAA assistant executive director, and student services assistant Chiquana Dancy administer the program.
The students will be honored at a luncheon on Saturday, June 13, at the Radisson Governors' Inn in the Research Triangle Park.
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