Fairhaven Road Race Award
For the male or female runner who has contributed the most to the team's record and league standings. The award-winning athlete's name will be engraved on a plaque that will stay in the athletic foyer with winners each year. The runner will receive a dog tag with his or her name and the name of the award engraved. This award truly embraces the caliber of the athlete needed to make F.H.S. Cross Country more competitive.
Lyle Drew Award
For the male or female runner with the highest regard for the importance of teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic. The award-winning athlete's name will be engraved on a plaque that will stay in the athletic foyer with winners each year. The runner will receive a dog tag with his or her name and the name of the award engraved. This award truly embraces the passion Lyle Drew (Class of 1990) had during his four years of participating on the F.H.S. Cross Country team and still has to this day.
Matty Oliveira Award
For the male or female runner who most demonstrates his or her love for life and the people in it, along with his or her willingness to challenge him/herself to go beyond his/her capabilities in both athletics and academics. The award-winning athlete will receive a dog tag with his or her name and the name of the award engraved.
“Matty” Oliveira, a Fairhaven resident, died four days after falling off a go-cart and sustaining a severe head injury. His fight for life during those four days truly demonstrated the heart and determination of this 13 year-old boy. He was a happy-go-lucky child from the day he was born. Matty had a very unique personality. He inspired people to strive for more and challenge themselves. Matthew was kind and loyal and when you met him, you became a friend for life. With his contagious spirit, he managed to touch thousands of hearts in his short stay here on earth. Matty enjoyed all sports, football being his favorite. His strong physique and desire to compete allowed him many accomplishments. School was very important to Matty. His photographic memory and high intellect was challenged only by his sense of humor. Matty’s true gift was his ability to find the special qualities in others. He was non-judgmental and unprejudiced. He accepted everyone as they were and only asked the same of others toward him.
Girls/Boys Team Captain Awards
This award goes to the girls' captain and the boys' captain. The runner will receive a dog tag with his and her name and the name of the award engraved. Good captains have the following characteristics. They lead by actions, not words. Anyone can talk like they are a leader, but actions speak much louder than words. They do the little things in practice that show they are really trying -- like working hard at every interval even when they’re feeling horrible. This shows the coaches and runners they are passionate about what they are doing. They do more, that little extra or more than is expected. They run farther, stay longer, try harder than the next runner. They take charge. They start practice on time, even if the coach is still getting ready. They take responsibility for their actions, taking the consequences and moving forward.
They also have the responsibility of showing the opposing teams our home course and making sure the runners are clear on the directions. They are responsible for making sure the water jug is filled and has ice every practice before we start. They are responsible for making sure all of the equipment is put on the bus when we travel and taken off (med kit, water jug, 3 carries of water bottles, tent, tarp or blankets, 2 small coolers of ice with enough bags - for injuries) when we get back. They are responsible for good team chemistry and bonding.
Other End of Season Awards
At the year-end banquet, awards are presented to runners to recognize special accomplishments. Many of these are voted upon by teammates. Not all awards are given each year, but some frequently given include:
· Most Valuable Runner: For the runner who is not necessarily the best runner on the team, but who made the biggest contribution to the team’s accomplishment.
· Courage Award: For the runner who showed the most courage in the face of physical adversity.
· Rookie of the Year: For the first-year runner who had the biggest impact and who shows the most promise for future team contribution.
· Coach’s Award: For the runner who has made a particularly significant contribution to the program.
· Most Improved Runner: For the runner who has made the biggest improvement.
· Duck Award: For the runner considered to have the most unique sense of humor in the eyes of his
teammates.
For the male or female runner who has contributed the most to the team's record and league standings. The award-winning athlete's name will be engraved on a plaque that will stay in the athletic foyer with winners each year. The runner will receive a dog tag with his or her name and the name of the award engraved. This award truly embraces the caliber of the athlete needed to make F.H.S. Cross Country more competitive.
Lyle Drew Award
For the male or female runner with the highest regard for the importance of teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic. The award-winning athlete's name will be engraved on a plaque that will stay in the athletic foyer with winners each year. The runner will receive a dog tag with his or her name and the name of the award engraved. This award truly embraces the passion Lyle Drew (Class of 1990) had during his four years of participating on the F.H.S. Cross Country team and still has to this day.
Matty Oliveira Award
For the male or female runner who most demonstrates his or her love for life and the people in it, along with his or her willingness to challenge him/herself to go beyond his/her capabilities in both athletics and academics. The award-winning athlete will receive a dog tag with his or her name and the name of the award engraved.
“Matty” Oliveira, a Fairhaven resident, died four days after falling off a go-cart and sustaining a severe head injury. His fight for life during those four days truly demonstrated the heart and determination of this 13 year-old boy. He was a happy-go-lucky child from the day he was born. Matty had a very unique personality. He inspired people to strive for more and challenge themselves. Matthew was kind and loyal and when you met him, you became a friend for life. With his contagious spirit, he managed to touch thousands of hearts in his short stay here on earth. Matty enjoyed all sports, football being his favorite. His strong physique and desire to compete allowed him many accomplishments. School was very important to Matty. His photographic memory and high intellect was challenged only by his sense of humor. Matty’s true gift was his ability to find the special qualities in others. He was non-judgmental and unprejudiced. He accepted everyone as they were and only asked the same of others toward him.
Girls/Boys Team Captain Awards
This award goes to the girls' captain and the boys' captain. The runner will receive a dog tag with his and her name and the name of the award engraved. Good captains have the following characteristics. They lead by actions, not words. Anyone can talk like they are a leader, but actions speak much louder than words. They do the little things in practice that show they are really trying -- like working hard at every interval even when they’re feeling horrible. This shows the coaches and runners they are passionate about what they are doing. They do more, that little extra or more than is expected. They run farther, stay longer, try harder than the next runner. They take charge. They start practice on time, even if the coach is still getting ready. They take responsibility for their actions, taking the consequences and moving forward.
They also have the responsibility of showing the opposing teams our home course and making sure the runners are clear on the directions. They are responsible for making sure the water jug is filled and has ice every practice before we start. They are responsible for making sure all of the equipment is put on the bus when we travel and taken off (med kit, water jug, 3 carries of water bottles, tent, tarp or blankets, 2 small coolers of ice with enough bags - for injuries) when we get back. They are responsible for good team chemistry and bonding.
Other End of Season Awards
At the year-end banquet, awards are presented to runners to recognize special accomplishments. Many of these are voted upon by teammates. Not all awards are given each year, but some frequently given include:
· Most Valuable Runner: For the runner who is not necessarily the best runner on the team, but who made the biggest contribution to the team’s accomplishment.
· Courage Award: For the runner who showed the most courage in the face of physical adversity.
· Rookie of the Year: For the first-year runner who had the biggest impact and who shows the most promise for future team contribution.
· Coach’s Award: For the runner who has made a particularly significant contribution to the program.
· Most Improved Runner: For the runner who has made the biggest improvement.
· Duck Award: For the runner considered to have the most unique sense of humor in the eyes of his
teammates.