We recently hosted our 48th Annual Athletic Scholar Athlete Award Ceremony, a remarkable event held on Mother's Day in the Performing Arts Center here at Centerville High School. The ceremony shone a spotlight on the dedication and achievements of 316 junior and senior student-athletes who demonstrated outstanding performance in both academics and sports.

To qualify for this prestigious recognition, students had to achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher, adhere to the Co-Curricular Code throughout the school year, and earn a varsity letter as a player, manager, cheerleader, or student sports medicine aide during the current academic term.

The evening commenced with a heartwarming tribute to our 3-sport senior athletes, who were honored with customized blankets, symbolizing their hard work and commitment as they embark on their next life adventures.

Two exceptional seniors stood out among the 3-sport athletes this year:

Ella Mikesell, who excelled in Football Cheer, Basketball Cheer, Competition Cheer, and Gameday Cheer, showcasing her versatility and dedication across various seasons.
Ally Zart, who showcased her talents in ATSA (Fall), Diving, and Track & Field, highlighting her dedication and skills in multiple athletic disciplines.

The ceremony continued with the recognition of our All-GWOC Scholar Athletes, comprising the top 10 senior boys and top 10 senior girls who exemplify excellence both on and off the field.

This year's All-GWOC Academic Team included:

Leona Ciarlariello
Kate Drabenstott
Dani Gaydosh
Aurora Henry-Jones
Alexis Markowski
Louisa Martineau
Emily Muriithi
Sandhya Narayanan
Laura Ralston
Abby Reitz

Vivek Akella
Jacob Barnes
Justin Hardie
Andon Lafreniere
Nathan Lu
Loris Manaresi
Landon Miller
Husain Raja
Hamilton Roebken
Matthew Schluter

The highlight of the evening was the honoring of all 316 Scholar Athletes. All first year winners received a medal and all second year winners received a plaque. After we honored all of the individuals we then moved onto our Special Award Winners:

EPND Scholar Athlete Award winners:

2023-2024 Male Winner: Seth Alejandrino
2023-2024 Female Winner: Mialee Dabbelt

United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award winners:

2023-2024 Male Winner: Ross Coppock
2023-2024 Female Winner: Sophia Taylor

NFHS Award of Excellence winners:

2023-2024 Male Winner: Anthony Argue
2023-2024 Female Winner: Leah Matthews

OHSAA State Award for Exemplary Contribution and Service winners:

2023-2024 Winners: Brace Redmond & Kendra Miner, Adam Taylor

Terry Wieland Character Award winners:

2023-2024 Male Winner: Bryce Cowgill
2023-2024 Female Winner: Anna Gearhart

Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award winners:

2023-2024 Male Winner: Eric Bucher
2023-2024 Female Winner: Leona Ciarlariello

OHSAA Courageous Student Award winner:

2023-2024 Winner: Drake Wells

CHS Scholar Athletes of the Year:

2023-2024 Male Winner: Hamilton Roebken
2023-2024 Female Winner: Abigail Reitz

OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award winners:

Male Winner: Loris Manaresi
Female Winner: Kate Drabenstott

This ceremony not only celebrated athletic prowess but also highlighted the importance of academic excellence and character in shaping well-rounded individuals. Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their remarkable achievements and contributions to Centerville High School's legacy of excellence!