SRC Athlete Students of November and December

The Salmon River Central student athletes for the months of November and December have been chosen by their coaches. Each month a varsity boy and girl will be selected because they have exhibited sportsmanship and academic achievement during their varsity involvement. The students who have been chosen will be photographed and will be presented with a $25.00 gift voucher to Quiznos at IGA and they will also be presented with a certificate from the co-sponsor – the SRC Athletic Hall of Fame.

For November, Lauren Adams was nominated by HOF member (Secretary) Sesi King. Lauren is a positive representative of the Salmon River swim team. This year she served as captain of her team as well as receiving Section X awards for sportsmanship and academics all northern. At the end of the year, at the swim team banquet, Lauren was named most valuable swimmer. She began swimming in 8th grade and has built herself up to be the swimmer she is. Besides swimming and all her other activities, she regards academics as very important. She is SRC’s senior class president and a member of the National Honor Society. For her overall swim record, for individual and relay records she has earned: 21 first place finishes (10 indiv. and 11 relay), 17 second place (9 indiv. and 8 relay), and three third place finishes (1 indiv. and 2 relay). Lauren swam many events during her high school career and will graduate with an impressive record.

The second athlete for the month of November was Jonathan Bigness for his involvement in Cross Country -5k. At the young age of 15, and a sophomore at SRC, Jonathan has gained the experience of placing first at the Gouverneur meet with a time of 18:37. Following that achievement, he went on to make the second team All Northern at Brushton-Moira with a personal best time of 18:10. During the Sectionals held in Norwood-Norfolk, Jonathan reached a 15 overall placement by a time of 18:44. As a result of his success, he was presented with the “Travis Friedrich Award” at the awards banquet. The winner of this award is nominated by other runners. It is given to a deserving runner among them. Jon became the only SRC runner this year to attend the State Championship. He placed 129 in the states at Norwood-Norfolk with a time of 19:55. For all his achievements, he has been nominated by Bill Plante, President of the Salmon River Athletic Hall of Fame.

December’s athlete student choice is Krista Oakes, a SRC sophomore. Krista was chosen by her coach Jim Barnes. The Salmon River Ladies’ hockey team has continued to be successful since it began. In December 2007, Krista helped the SRC Shamrocks to a 10-0 record. Her impressive contribution included 11 goals and 4 assists (15 pts.). This included the game winning goal against Canton. She also had a hat trick against Skaneateles, and two goals against Hanover, NH. The Hanover team was the State Champs at that time. This young lady has not missed a hockey practice or a game, and dedication is one of the keys for success. Krista is a hard worker in the classroom as well as on the ice.

December’s male athlete was nominated by his coach Joe Binion for the sport of basketball. Dan Gerow has been chosen for all his achievements playing his sport. He is a junior and is in his third year as member of the Boys Varsity Basketball Team. This Shamrock captain is also a leader outside of athletics. Dan is an accomplished student, continuously being named to the school’s Principal’s List. His academic accomplishments have also placed him on the Section X Academic All Northern Teams for Soccer, Basketball and Lacrosse.

It is nice to hear and share stories about the students through these awards.

The committee would like to have other Salmon River coaches nominate their athletes so they can be given the recognition they deserve. For each month, a male and a female will be presented with a certificate and a $25 voucher for Quiznos. Please submit your nominations to Bill Plante.