 (Photo from left: Shianne Donovan; Keystone Athletic Trainer, Bret Wingard, Ruby Smith, Emily Lubas;
Clarion-Limestone Athletic Trainer, and Seth Babington; Owner of Clarion Rehab) Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Bret Wingard and Ruby Smith as September’s Co-Student Athletes of the Month. Bret is a senior at Keystone High School where he participates in football, basketball and track. He is also a member of National Honors Society, SPARK Club, Trap Shooting Club, and Basketball Club. Outside of school he is a member of the Saint Michael Church in Fryburg and enjoys hunting, ice fishing, and trap shooting. His favorite sports memory is earning two playoff spots with the varsity basketball team his junior year. He states that the most inspiring person in his life is his older brother Nate, who continues to help him be the student and athlete that he is today. “I owe him a lot. Thanks for supporting me.” Bret’s future plans include a combination of military service and attending college to major in the field of environmental engineering. Ruby is a senior at Clarion-Limestone High School where she participates in volleyball, soccer and track as well as Science Olympiad, Red Cross Club, Foreign Language Club and National Honors Society. Outside of school she is involved in club volleyball and youth group at church. She also works at Gateway Lodge and Bish Auto Care. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends. Her favorite sports memory is when she successfully completed her first slide during volleyball. She states the most inspiring people in her life are her dad and brothers. “They are supportive of anything I do.” Ruby’s future plans are to attend college to major in biology and pre-med. Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank Sweet Basil and Daddy’s Main Street for sponsoring September’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Bret and Ruby were each awarded a gift certificate from both local establishments.
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 Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Calvin German as March’s Student Athletes of the Month.
Calvin is a senior at Clarion Area High School where he has participated in basketball, football and baseball. Calvin is Vice President of Student Council and his class, a member of National Honor Society, participated in the musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. His hobbies include hanging out with friends and family as well as working out. Calvin’s favorite sports memory is winning the 2021 District 9 basketball title and states that the most inspiring people in his life are his parents. Calvin’s future plans are to attend Juniata to play both football and basketball and earn a degree in either medicine or business. Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank Sweet Basil and DE Sports, Inc. for sponsoring March’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Calvin has been awarded gift certificates to both of these local establishments.  Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Janelle Pezzuti and Dylan Walters as February’s Co-Student Athletes of the Month.
Janelle is a senior at Clarion-Limestone High school where she participates in volleyball, basketball, and track. She is also a class officer, a member of Student Council, National Honors Society, President of FBLA, Tri M Music Honor Society, and the math team. She is involved with her church outside of school. Janelle’s hobbies include playing chess, learning new songs on the ukulele and making bracelets. Janelle’s favorite sports memory is “making it to the playoffs with the best teammates.” She also includes that the most inspiring person in her life is her basketball coach and math teacher, Mrs. Meals. Her future plans are to attend college and earn a chemical Engineering degree to help make the world a better place. Dylan is a senior at North Clarion High School where he participates in golf and basketball. He is also a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Junior Historians, and Youth Council. He has volunteered with several organizations based out of Clarion Hospital and the VNA. Dylan’s hobbies include listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with friends. Dylan’s favorite sports memory was beating CL in the basketball playoffs his sophomore year. He states that the most inspirational people in his life are his parents, who have “helped me in every way to pursue my dreams and helped push me in the right direction in life.” His future plans are to attend college to major in psychology and Pre-law and then to attend law school to become an immigration lawyer. Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank DE Sports, Inc. and Sweet Basil for sponsoring February’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Dylan and Janelle have been awarded gift certificates to both of these local establishments.  Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Maddie Dunlap as January’s Student-Athlete of the Month. Maddie is a senior at Keystone High School where she participates in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and soccer. She is also a member of Student Government, where she serves as president, ski club and is involved with her church. . Maddie’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. Maddie’s favorite sports memory is being able to compete in the District 9 Championship game last year at Clarion University.
Maddie’s future plans are to attend Clarion University and achieve a degree in Rehabilitative Science. After her undergraduate degree is complete, she would like to one day become an occupational therapist. Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank Sweet Basil and DE Sports, Inc. for sponsoring January’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Maddie has been awarded gift certificates to both of these local establishments.  Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Erica Selfridge as December’s Student-Athlete of the Month. Erica is a senior at Clarion Area High School where she participates in volleyball and basketball and is a member of choir. Erica’s hobbies include shopping, spending time with her pets, puzzles, and watching TV.
Erica’s future plans are to go to college and play volleyball at a college/university yet to be decided. Her favorite sports memory is “winning the state championship and celebrating with the community.” Erica states the most inspiring people in her life are “my coaches because they have shaped me not only on the court, but to be a better person.” Erica would like to give her thanks for the athletic opportunities she has had and for her teammates who she feels she could not have achieved anything without. Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank DE Sports, Inc. and Sweet Basil for sponsoring December’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Erica has been awarded gift certificates to both of these local establishments.  Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Braden Rankin as November’s Student-Athlete of the Month. Braden is a senior at Clarion-Limestone High School where he participates in cross country, basketball, track and field, and is a member of Bible Club, National Honors Society, and Math Team. Braden is the Senior Class President and is also an Eagle Scout of Troop 51. His hobbies include running, hunting, camping, and spending time with his family.
Braden’s future plans are to run cross country at the college level while pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at a college/university yet to be decided. His favorite sports memory is “running at the State Championship Cross Country meet in Hershey last year.” Braden states the most inspiring people in his life are “my parents because they taught me to have a strong work ethic and Christian values.” Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank DE Sports, Inc. and Sweet Basil for sponsoring November’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Braden was awarded gift certificates to both of these local establishments.  Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Koby Buzard as October’s Student-Athlete of the Month. Koby is a senior at Keystone High School where he participates in cross country, football, soccer, and track. He is also a member of piano club. His hobbies include running trails, working out, and hanging out with family and friends. Koby also works for Myers Water Wells assisting to dig water wells, and over the summer lifeguards for TTSR.
Koby’s future plans are to attend a college close to home to major in business, and in the future he hopes to start his own business. Koby also plans to continue running cross country and track in college. His favorite sports memories are “in 10th grade when he PR in the 800 and 1600 at Oil City, and qualifying for States a second time.” Koby states, the most inspiring people in my life are “his grandpa Terry and Grandma Norma who watch every race from above.” Koby would also like to thank his dad “for always having my back through the bad times and pushing me to both a better runner and person.” Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank Sweet Basil and DE Sports, Inc. for sponsoring October’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Koby was awarded gift certificates to both of these local establishments.  Clarion Rehab Services and C.H.A.M.P (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Mitch Knepp as their Student-Athlete of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year. Clarion Rehab and C.H.A.M.P contract certified athletic trainers to 4 local school districts including Clarion Area, Clarion-Limestone, Keystone, and North Clarion. Each month throughout the school year, the C.H.A.M.P Athletic Trainers nominate one of their current athletes for the Student-Athlete of the Month. At the end of the school year, one of those monthly winners is named Student-Athlete of the Year. The winner must not only excel in athletics, but also in the classroom and community. Clarion Rehab Director of Sports Medicine Kari Best states “Each year our job of selecting winners gets harder because there are so many great nominations and this year, though cut short for these students, was no exception. Mitch demonstrates exactly what we want in our student athlete of the month and year winners. He is hard working, excels in the classroom and the community, is a good teammate and classmate, and will go far in his future endeavors.”
Mitch was a senior at Clarion-Limestone High School this year where he participated in football, basketball, and track and field. He was also a member of the National Honor Society and has participated in Academic Decathlon and Academic Sports League. His hobbies outside of school include attending Cornerstone Church Youth Group. Clarion Rehab owner Seth Babington states, “Mitch is going to do well in life. He is pleasant, hard-working and well rounded. He exemplifies what the C.H.A.M.P. Student-Athlete of the Year award is all about. He excelled in the classroom and he performed well in a variety of athletic activities. We wish him the best.” Clarion Limestone’s athletic trainer Emily Lubas states, “Mitch is such a well rounded student and athlete. He has been a pleasure to work with over his high school career and will succeed in anything he plans to do in the future.” Mitch states that the most inspiring person in his life is his “dad, because he has shown him the value of hard work.” Mitch’s future plans are to attend Clarion University for a major in the business field. Clarion Rehab/C.H.A.M.P and the Clarion Hospital Foundation presented Mitch with a five hundred dollar scholarship. They would like to congratulate Mitch Knepp, and all the 2020 graduates in their achievements and wish them the best in their future endeavors.  Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Troy Johnson as February’s Student-Athlete of the Month. Troy is a senior at Keystone High School. He participates in golf, basketball and baseball, and is a member of the National Honors Society and Concert Choir. His hobbies include spending time with his friends and playing sports. Troy also works for Ritner Pools and Spas.
Troy’s future plans are to attended college for Plastics Engineering Technology or Engineering at a school to be determined. He hopes to continue his basketball career at the school he chooses to attend. His favorite sports memory is “winning the KSAC Championship this year.” Troy states the most inspiring people in his life are “my mom, dad and sisters, as well as my coaches that have all inspired me throughout my life.” Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank Pizza Pub and DE Sports, Inc for sponsoring February’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Troy was awarded gift certificates to both of these local establishments.  Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Nicholas Frederick as January’s Student-Athlete of the Month. Nicholas is a senior at Clarion Area High School where he participates in cross country and basketball. He is also a member of National Honors Society, robotics, Vice-President of Student Council, Vice-President of the Senior Class, Science Olympiad, math competition team, and volunteers at Immaculate Conception Church. His hobbies include sports, being outdoors, cooking, and playing video games. Nicholas also works for C&A Trees. Nicholas’s future plans are to attend Penn State Behrend to major in Engineering, “then move to Colorado and get rich”. His favorite sports memories include either “little league baseball with all of my closest friends at the time, or going to states with my cross-country team this past fall.” Nicholas states the most inspiring people in his life are “Tom Lewis, who has been an assistant basketball coach all four years I’ve been in high school, or my parents who always push me to do my best.” Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank DE Sports, Inc. and Pizza Pub for sponsoring January’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Nicholas was awarded gift certificates to both of these local establishments. |
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