First term athletic standouts were honoured on Tuesday morning, with the year's first presentation of Athletic Colours.
In his introductory remarks, Shawnigan Director of Sport, Tim Murdy, reminded the School that when considering colours nominations, "Coaches look at the students' skill, competitive spirit, commitment, sportsmanship, and leadership in both practices and games."
Those earning fall Senior Athletic Colours were:
Field Hockey:
Nyah M.
Alexis W.
Maia C.
Barbara H.
Skye R.
Cross Country:
Dawson A.
Swimming:
Charlie W.
Avery C.
Soccer:
Thomas W.
Chen T.
Ben C.
Peter L.
Stefan E.
Volleyball:
Hazel B.
Ivy T.
Anna W.
Junior athletes (typically Grade 10) will need to earn two nominations to earn a Colours pin. Tuesday's Junior Colours nominees included:
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