Jeann Nitta abides. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
A trio of Wolves were honored Wednesday for “excelling in scholarship, citizenship, and participation.”
Coupeville High School seniors Jeann Nitta, Aiden O’Neill, and George Spear each received the Cliff Gillies Award at the school’s awards night, putting a cap on their time as hard-working prep athletes.
The honor, handed out by schools across the state, is named for a former longtime Executive Director of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.
Previous CHS winners include Teagan Calkins, Cole White, Alita Blouin, Hailey Hammer, and Noelle Daigneault.
George Spear slashes through the rain. (Julie Wheat photo)
This year’s honorees played key roles for multiple Wolf athletic teams.
Nitta was manager for both the CHS cross country and track squads, while also competing as a harrier and basketball player during her time at the school.
Spear, who is set to compete at the state track meet in two events this weekend, has been a stellar distance runner for the Wolves. He is a three-time qualifier for the state cross country championships.
Battling through injuries, O’Neill has been a standout three-sport athlete when his body has held up.
On the football field, the basketball hardwood, and the baseball diamond, he has delivered numerous big plays while always being noted for his strong work ethic by Wolf coaches.
Aiden O’Neill, the quiet assassin. (Davin Houston photo)
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