With the 2015-16 school year coming to a close later this week, the Milford High School Department of Athletics is pleased to recognize seven of its outstanding student-athletes from the Class of 2016 with the announcement of several special awards. The following student-athletes exemplified excellence both in the classroom and in their respective sport(s) throughout their stay at Milford.
OHSAA Scholar Athlete Awards
One male and one female are chosen based on their academic and athletic achievements, with special emphasis on the grade point average of varsity athletes.
OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Awards
One male and one female are chosen after earning a team Milford Sportsmanship Award for honor, integrity and showing concern for others. The Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award is sponsored by the Ohio High School Athletic Association to promote sportsmanship, ethics and integrity. Our two student-athlete winners this year have certainly displayed the characteristics for which this award was designed.
MHS Most Outstanding Senior Athletes
Every year, one boy and one girl are voted as “Most Outstanding Senior Athlete” by the head coaches of every sport. Number of varsity letters, number of different varsity sports played, accomplishments in their varsity sports and personal character are the focal points of the selection process.
OHSAA Courageous Student Award
One student-athlete is chosen based on selection guidelines provided by the OHSAA. In general, this award goes to a male or female who has overcome serious illness, injury or disability; overcome adversity in a positive way; has gone beyond the normal bounds in assisting a fellow student, family member or friend; or has displayed tremendous courage against overwhelming odds. This award is not given every year and is truly a special honor.
Congratulations to all of truly outstanding and deserving Milford High School senior student-athletes.