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Lettermen Foundation, GHS Athletics Recognize 2020 Twelve-Season Winners

To maintain three different sports over a four-year career at Guilderland High School is a remarkable achievement – one that the Guilderland Lettermen Foundation and the Guilderland Athletic Department recognize with a Twelve-Season Award.

In 2020, the Lettermen Foundation, now in its 23nd year, is collaborating with the Guilderland High School athletic department to honor the achievement of nine student athletes, hanging a banner in the student-athletes name that will commemorate their achievement.

“It’s an honor for the Lettermen Foundation to support these great representatives of our athletic program,” said Lettermen Foundation Vice President Greg Barcomb, a 2007 Guilderland High School graduate. “As a former Guilderland athlete, I have great respect for those who show such great effort and consistency in different sports across an entire high school career.”

The 2019 award winners include (l-r in photo):

Kasia Fahsel (cross-country, nordic skiing, outdoor track and field)
*Caitlin Mooney (field hockey, nordic skiing, lacrosse)
Victoria Ewing (cross-country, indoor track, outdoor track)
Vincent Lia (football, indoor track, lacrosse)
*Daniel Spanbauer (cross-country, indoor track, outdoor track)
*Sean O’Brien (cross-country, indoor track, outdoor track)
Ian Avery (cross-country, indoor track, outdoor track)
Tyler Howard (cross-country, indoor track, outdoor track)
Joseph Kenney (cross-country, indoor track, outdoor track)

* denotes Guilderland Lettermen Foundation award winner

Award winners were introduced at Guilderland’s annual athl

etic awards night, which was held virtually and recognized again through the Lettermen Foundation’s social media sites in lieu of recognition at the Foundation’s annual golf outing, the Guilderland Classic, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament, which supports the annual Lettermen Foundation awards and other philanthropic activities in the Guilderland community, will return in 2021.

Lee Carman joins Guilderland Lettermen Foundation Board of Directors

The Guilderland Lettermen Foundation welcomes Lee Carman to its board of directors.

Lee is a member of the Guilderland Town Board, and has also been an Albany County Legislator. A 1986 graduate of Guilderland High School, he is part of the executive team as a vice president at Kinderhook Bank, and is deeply involved in volunteer work within his community.

Lee and his wife, Becky (Guilderland ’86) have two children, Kara and Taylor.

Lee is a long-time support of the Foundation and its signature event, the Guilderland Classic golf tournament. He joins Mark Williams, Greg Barcomb, John Heath, Tom Passineau, George Polino, Doug Breakell and Rich Becker on the Lettermen advisory team.

Guilderland Lettermen Foundation Honors “Twelve-Season” Athletes

Photo caption: (l-r) Justis Manchur, Darla Veselov, Arthur Stott. Caitlin Gagan, Hannah Gallagher, Erin Miceli, Courtney Rafferty, Ella Sabatino, Skyler Spanbauer, Anthony Cusato, Angus Cropley, Alexa Thompson. Not pictured: Chloe Swartzendruber, John Bonanno

Guilderland Lettermen Foundation Honors “Twelve-Season” Athletes
Fourteen GHS student athletes are recognized

Three different sports over a four-year career at Guilderland High School – that is the definition of a twelve-season athlete. In 2018, the Guilderland Lettermen Foundation is proud to recognize 14 student athletes who accomplished this difficult feat.

The Guilderland Lettermen Foundation, now in its 21^st year, is in its second year of collaboration with the Guilderland High School athletic department to honor the achievement of these student athletes with a banner that will hang in the rafters of the high school gymnasium.

“To be a twelve-season athlete takes commitment and perseverance,” said Guilderland High School Director of Athletics Regan Johnson. “We are pleased to be able to recognize this and thank the Lettermen Foundation for their vision in helping us establish this and their continued support to assist us in sustaining this great honor for our student athletes.”

The 2018 award winners include:

*Alexa Thompson – Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track andField
*Caitlin Gagan – Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field
*Hannah Gallagher – Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field
*Erin Miceli – Cross Country, Nordic Skiing, Track and Field
Courtney Rafferty – Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Lacrosse
Ella Sabatino – Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field
Skylar Spanbauer – Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field
Arthur Stott – Football, Ice Hockey, Track and Field
Anthony Cusato – Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field
Daria Veselov – Cross Country, Nordic Skiing, Track and Field
Chloe Swartzendruber – Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field
Angus Cropley – Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field
Justis Manchur – Football, Wrestling, Track and Field
John Bonanno – Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field

* denotes Guilderland Lettermen Foundation award winner

Award winners were introduced at Guilderland’s annual athletic awards night and will be recognized again at the Lettermen Foundation’s annual golf outing, the Guilderland Classic, August 3, 2018 at Orchard Creek Golf Club in Altamont. Proceeds from the Guilderland Classic support the annual Lettermen Foundation awards and other philanthropic activities in the Guilderland community.

2018 Guilderland Lettermen Award Winners

Guilderland Lettermen Foundation Announces 2018 Award Winners
Seven multi-sport student athletes to be recognized at Aug. 3 golf tournament

Seven recently graduated Guilderland High School seniors comprise the 2018 class of Guilderland Lettermen Foundation award winners. The Guilderland Lettermen Foundation, now in its 21^st year, annually recognizes multi-sport student athletes, who are also active in the community.

“We are again so pleased to be able to recognize these great representatives of our school and community,” said Lettermen Foundation President Mark Williams, a 1982 Guilderland High School graduate. “Each year, we get so many impressive applications; 2018 was no different.”

Award winners for 2018 include Erin Miceli (cross-country, track and field, Nordic skiing), Caitlin Gagan (soccer, basketball, track and field), Colin Buyck (golf, tennis), Kadi Futia (lacrosse, field hockey, soccer), Hannah Gallagher (cross-country, track and field).

The 2018 Hal McCarthy Award winner, which goes to the person whose application receives the most points in evaluation by the Board of Directors, is Alexa Thompson (cross-country, track and field). The Hal McCarthy Award is named in memory of the long-time Guilderland teacher, coach and superintendent.

The 2018 Mark Burlingame Dutchmen Spirit award winner is Laura Beth Mulligan (track and field). The prestigious Burlingame award is named for former Lettermen board member and Guilderland High School three-sport star athlete Mark Burlingame, and recognizes a student-athlete who’s demonstrated the highest qualities of Dutchmen spirit and sportsmanship.

Each awardee receives a certificate of recognition and a financial award to assist them with their college education. In 21 years, the Lettermen Foundation has awarded nearly $90,000 to deserving student athletes

Award winners were recognized at Guilderland’s annual athletic awards night and will be introduced again at the Lettermen Foundation’s annual golf outing, the Guilderland Classic, August 3, 2018 at Orchard Creek Golf Club in Altamont.

Proceeds from the Guilderland Classic support the annual Lettermen Foundation awards and other philanthropic activities in the Guilderland community. To play in the tournament, please register online by clicking on PAY ONLINE at the top of our webpage. You can also sponsor the event or make a donation by using this link. Additional information is available by contacting Mark Williams at Mwilliams114@nycap.rr.com or 518-222-6616.

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