Student-athletes, parents and coaches gathered on Wednesday night, June 6th, for the Waldorf School’s 26th Annual Sports Night Dinner, to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the School’s student-athletes. Sponsored by the Parent Association, the annual event is an opportunity to recognize student-athletes in grades 7 through 12 who participated in soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, golf, and cross-country during the 2017-2018 school-year.

Athletics Director Mr. Shane Flanagan served as the evening’s emcee.

“The ceremony allows all of our Waldorf families to celebrate the athletic achievements of our teams, honor all the student-athletes, and recognize their unique contributions to the program,” said Mr. Flanagan

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Gabriel Kane Spirit of Athletics Award to Senior Isaac Stumme. Named in honor of Waldorf alumnus Gabriel Kane ’99, the award is given each year to a student-athlete who has demonstrated commitment and dedication to the Waldorf athletic program, along with integrity as a student-athlete. Throughout his years at Waldorf, Gabriel was an active member of the School community, played on the Varsity Boys Soccer, Basketball and Lacrosse Teams and sang with the Waldorf Singers and Madrigals. He had just graduated from Muhlenberg College at the time of his death. The award was presented by Gabriel’s father, Dr. Jeffrey Kane.

Mr. Flanagan also took the opportunity to present Senior Rena Ikenishi with the Gold Level Graduating Senior Award from the U.S, Figure Skating Association! You can read more about this accomplishment here.

Said Mr. Flanagan, “The Waldorf School of Garden City’s 26^th Annual Sports Night Ceremony went fabulously thanks to the generous volunteer work of our students,  our PA chairs, and our faculty and staff. Their kindness and hard work made the event what it was. Thank you also to Go Greek restaurant that supplied the food for the evening, and to all the students and family members who stayed behind to clean up the gym. Lastly, farewell and best of luck to the graduating student-athletes. Your leadership and positive influence has had a profound effect on both the athletic department and the younger student-athletes involved within it. We thank you for your service and wish you nothing but the best for the future.”

See the slideshow presented during Sports Night here. Thank you to Michael Flood, Jack Cleary, Al Pereira, and Iwonka Piotrowska for all the great athletics photos throughout the year.

The award winners are as follows:

Male and Female Athletic Services Award Winner:

Emma Keane
Isaac Stumme

Gabriel Kane Award Winner:

Isaac Stumme