{"id":56420,"date":"2025-07-07T12:18:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=56420"},"modified":"2025-07-07T12:18:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:18:51","slug":"gpv-hands-out-awards-to-student-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=56420","title":{"rendered":"GPV hands out awards to student-athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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FALL RIVER:<\/strong> Before the school year ended, student-athletes at Georges P. Vanier Junior High were recognized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual awards see School Sport Nova Scotia awards, plus team awards from the school presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being named the male Athlete of the Year was Oliver Knowles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The female Athlete of the Year was Katie Whitman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SSNS Exemplary Participation awards went to Aiden Knowles (boys) and Avery MacKinnon (girls)<\/p>\n\n\n

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Aiden Knowles (boys) and Avery MacKinnon (girls). (Submitted photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The male rookie of the year winner. (Submitted photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The male rookie of the year was Luke Marsh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ellie Greenough was named the female rookie of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SSNS Outstanding Service Award went to teacher Deidre Peverill.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Good Sport award winners. (Submitted photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

For the Good Sport award, it was Marshall Potter winning it for the boys, and Claire Trumble who was named the female recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new award was handed out, the Vanier Unsung Hero Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It honors a student who leads by example through quiet dedication, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Though not always in the spotlight, their consistent effort and sportsmanship make a lasting impact on their team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winner of the first Unsung Hero Award was Lexi Giles.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lexi Giles was the Unsung Hero winner. (Submitted photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The other award winners were as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross Country<\/u><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male – Male Rookie, Isaac Fielden   Male MVP, Nate Isenor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female –<\/em> Female Rookie, Maria Legge   Female MVP, Regan O’Sullivan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soccer<\/u><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male – Aiden Knowles, Coaches Award   Luke Marsh, Rookie Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female – <\/em> Avery Mackinnon (most coachable) & Reese Cole (hustle award)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volleyball<\/u><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male – Cavin Jenkins – MVP     Alex \u2018Big Al\u2019 Findlay – Coaches Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female – <\/em>Coaches Award – Avery Stevens    MVP – Isabel Cole<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basketball<\/u><\/strong> <\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male – <\/em>Heart & Hustle Award – Oliver Knowles   Passion & Grit Award – Eli Page<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female – Avery MacKinnon, Most Influential Player   Violet Manley, Most Improved<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ski Race Team<\/u><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male – Ryerson Eisner – MVP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female – Lauren Rigby – MVP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Badminton<\/u><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male – <\/em>Coaches Award –  Aidan Knowles      Most Improved –  Hudson Purdy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female – <\/em>Coaches Award:  Rylan Soper   Most Improved: Amelia Johnston<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Track and Field<\/u><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male – <\/em>Oliver Knowles – Coach’s Award      Josh Gilby – Coach’s Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female – <\/em>Coaches Award: Claire Trumble  Kate Whitman<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flag Football<\/u><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male –  <\/em>Ethan Johnson (most sportsmanlike) & Mattix Manard (hustle award)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female – Sammie Leslie – Coaches Award   Lexi Giles – Coaches Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rugby<\/u><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male –  Coaches Award – Eddie Steele<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female – Coaches Award – Alexis WIlliams<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Softball<\/u><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male – <\/em>Oliver Knowles- Coaches Award     Nathan MacLean – Unsung hero<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female – Alice Taylor – Coaches Award    <\/em>Ashlyn Day- Coaches Award<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coaches<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brett Verge, Kelly Whitman, Jake MacLellan, Katie Walsh, Andrea Gillespie, Ed Cooper, Dale Arseneault,Tim Hilton, Julie Ferguson, Deidre Peverill, Jason Callaghan, Sean Hanlon, Aven Cole, John Allen, Liz Bailey, Emily Dodge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Williams, Andrea Gillespie, Ashford Crawford, Adam Long<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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