Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Celebration Time

Dartmouth's seniors are recognized. (Click to enlarge.)
Award winners at the annual Dartmouth football banquet Sunday morning at the Hanover Inn:
Earl Hamilton Freshman Award – Presented to the member of the freshman team who has been selected by the coaching staff as the player has made the most outstanding contribution to his team. Tight end Stephen Johnston
Dalyn Williams with quarterback coach Chris Rorke.
Jake Crouthamel Award –  Presented to the member of the varsity offense who was an 
underclassman and who, by the vote of the coaching staff, has made the most significant contribution to the success of the team. Quarterback Dalyn Williams
Kenneth T. Young Award – Presented to the member of the varsity defense who is an underclassman who, by vote of the coaching staff, has made the most significant contribution to the success of the team. Linebacker Will McNamara
Doten Award –  Presented to a member of the sophomore class who has made a significant contribution to the success of the varsity football team. Kicker Alex Gakenheimer
Earl Hamilton Award –  Presented to the senior football player who has displayed a sincere friendliness and sense of humor plus appreciation of the outdoors that were the late Mr. Hamilton's characteristics. Offensive lineman Scotty Whitmore
Offensive Scout Award – Wide receiver Charles Mack
Defensive Scout Award – Defensive back Kyran McKinney-Crudden
Special Teams Award – Safety David Caldwell
Steve Dazzo with strength coach Spencer Brown.
John M. Manley '40 Award – Presented  to the member of the varsity football team who has demonstrated the most improvement through his efforts in the weight room. Safety Steve Dazzo
12th Man Award – Presented to the member of the varsity football team who has demonstrated hard work and dedication regardless of playing time. Quarterback Alex Park
Lester R. Godwin Award – Presented to the senior football squad member who, through extraordinary perseverance, has risen above personal disadvantage to contribute measurably to the team. Through the gift of the late Lester R. Godwin '30, Winchester, Mass. Mr. Godwin was president of the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Eastern Massachusetts and active in class activities. The award is a wristwatch, suitably inscribed. Offensive Lineman Sean Ronan  
The Hewitt Award – Presented to the varsity player who best epitomizes athletic performance with academic achievement. Kicker Riley Lyons   
Gordon P.  Bennett Award – Presented  to the member of the varsity football team who has been selected by the coaching staff as the outstanding offensive or defensive lineman and who exemplified the high degree of performance, sportsmanship and character exhibited by Gordon P.  Bennett '37. Defensive lineman AJ Zuttah  
Frank Hershey Award – Presented  to the senior football player who possesses a genuine zest for life, has maintained a strong, positive attitude and has displayed a sincere desire to win, which were the qualities of the late Coach Hershey. Defensive lineman Jeff Winthrop
The Coach Bob Blackman Trophy – Presented  to the member of the varsity football team selected by the football coaching staff who has contributed most to the success of the team. Wide receiver Ryan McManus  
Stubby Pearson Award – Established  in 2007 and presented to an underclassmen on the football team whose character, leadership on campus, high academic standing and performance on the playing field most resembles that of Charles (Stubby)  Pearson '42, captain of the 1941 football team who died while serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He also was captain of basketball and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and valedictorian of his class. Gift of David Little '44 and Peter Little '81. Offensive lineman Jacob Flores   
Manners Makyth Man Award – Presented to the member of the varsity football team who, in the judgment of his teammates, has best conducted himself to the advantage of the college and displayed good manners in the sense of William Wickham's phrase, "Manners Makyth Man.” Wide receiver Charlie Storey
Reggie Williams Award – Presented to the member of the Dartmouth football program who through leadership in action and word has made Dartmouth a better place. Wide receiver Jordan ArĂ©
The fourth of 12 spring practices and the first with pads is on tap for late this afternoon. Visit BGA Premium tonight for full coverage.