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Superior Sportsmanship Award
San Bernadino High School
Varsity Basketball Team, San Bernadino, CA
Varsity Brands wanted to findoneathletic teamthat shows respect
and graciousness to opposing teams and school groups. The San
Bernadino High School Varsity Basketball Team demonstrates
the utmost sportsmanship by raising community pride; the team
regularly volunteers at homeless shelters,elementary schools,and
throughout the school. On game days, the team dresses in suits,
demonstrating good sportsmanship off the court, to empower
school spirit and character. Before games, they show respect to
visiting teams by greeting them and welcoming them to campus.
Finalist
Eisenhower High School
Cardinal Dance Team, Blue Island, IL
The Cardinal Dance Team’s motto,“Respect all; fear none,”
is reflected in the respect, compassion and kindness with
which they treat their school and community.
Franklin High School
Saber Cheerleading Program, Franklin, WI
The Saber Cheerleading Program makes it their mission
to mentor younger students, attend a multitude of school
events and bring spirit to their entire community.
Outstanding Athletic Director Award
Eastside Catholic High
School | Stacey Stoutt,
Sammamish, WA
In searching for an Outstanding
Athletic Director, Varsity Brands
hoped to find an individual
who supports all school teams
enthusiastically and loyally,
regardless of success level.
Assistant
Athletic
Director
Stacey Stoutt has Made
Eastside Catholic a “loving
home” for students and
athletes alike. For her nurturing
and supportive nature, she
has earned the nickname
“Mama Stoutt.” She also has
a successful track record, as
Eastside Catholic signed 10
athletes to collegiate sports
programs this last year.
Andover Central High School
Doug Carr, Andover KS
Doug Carr has served as the athletic director
at Andover High School for fifteen years, and
often holds impromptu pep rallies to show
support for athletes and school groups that
have excelled.
Eisenhower High School
James Weber, Blue Island, IL
Dr. James Weber, Eisenhower High School
Athletic Director has made great strides to
improve his school, most notably by increasing
opportunities for low-income students to get
involved in school athletics.
Jericho High School
John Mankowich, Jericho, NY
In his role as Athletic Director, John Mankowich
has added new school sports, increased
elective class offerings for health and sports
science, and planned numerous spirit activities
to unite Jericho High School’s students.
Stoughton High School
Mel Dow, Stoughton, WI
With over 1000 students, 40 competitive teams,
and 14 different sports, Stoughton High School
has a large variety of activities and sports
for students to join, and athletic director Mel
Dow has made it part of his job to know each
student by name to best support their goals.
Finalist